Happy Valentine's Day!

From all of the team here at Carina Baverstock Couture to every happy couple in love!  We hope that you experience true romance this Valentine's Day.....

And if you are still looking for ideas for this Valentine’s Day... this Jenny Packham lingerie, inspired by the decadence of Marie Antoinette, is every bit as coveted as her bridal line and is perfect for providing the ultimate in luxurious boudoir style for this special day of romance!

Stunning Matthew Williamson gowns in our sample sale!

A fantastic opportunity for any fashion forward bride to acquire a fabulous Matthew Williamson gown in our sample sale.  Please see below for the styles we have left... but hurry they will be going fast!!

Peacock Feather by Matthew Williamson

Swan Feathers by Matthew Williamson

Pleated Asymetric by Matthew Williamson

 

 

Parachute by Matthew Williamson

Angelina Joie looks stunning (as ever!) in Jenny Packham

To all Jenny Packham brides out there, Angelina Jolie was spotted recently at the premier of her film 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' in a lusterous shimmering bronze floor-length Jenny Packham evening gown from the Spring 2012 collection.

 

She accessorised the glittering gold beaded long sleeved v-front gown with a pair of matching gold peep-toes and Vhernier jewels, but of course the best accessory of all, her lovely husband Brad Pitt in Dolce & Gabbana!

See one of Suzanne Neville's gorgeous gowns in the new Snickers advert!

Joan Collins and Stephanie Beecham are two of the most iconic and glamorous women of our times. Originally known for their roles as the formidable duelling divas in Dynasty, they have now agreed to revisit this legendary role as the highly-strung divas in the latest Snickers advert!!

What's more Stephanie Beecham appears dressed in a gorgeous grey satin Suzanne Neville evening gown which showcases Suzanne's trademark corsetry and beautiful high-quality fabrics, giving 64 year-old Stephanie an enviable hourglass figure. 

We say well done ladies, you are both looking stunning and clearly not taking yourselves too seriously!  See the full advert below:

Suzanne Neville at the National Television Awards

Carol Vorderman stepped out at the 2012 National Television Awards last night in a pale-pink floor length gown by Suzanne Neville, which sculpted the 51-year-old's figure into an enviable hourglass shape and stunned the crowds with her daring plunging neckline.

 

Suzanne Neville is the world-renowned bridal designer who is famed for her beyond-perfect corsetry which nips you in at the waist, and whose style is adored by celebrities such as Katherine Jenkins and Holly Willoughby. So if you are looking for that flawlessly sculpted hourglass look then Suzanne Neville is the designer for you!

Here are some of our favourite Suzanne Neville bridal gowns which will give you Suzanne's signature silhouette....

Love Affair by Suzanne Neville

Gracie by Suzanne Neville

Hepburn by Suzanne Neville

Manhattan by Suzanne Neville

Why we're still loving lace

Lace was a really strong trend again this year on the Spring/Summer catwalks with influential designers such as Valentino and Alexander McQueen featuring an abundance of lace as part of their collections.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012

Valentino Spring 2012

And, as always, the stong trends from the catwalks have already been spotted on red carpets around the world...

Anne Hathaway in Alexander McQueen

Jessica Biel in Ellie Saab



Lace is one of the most fabulously versatile fabrics because - as we can see from the two very 'bridal-inspired' red carpet gowns above - lace can be structured and formal in a very demure and classical way, but it can also be very free-flowing and unstructured to create an image of opulent glamour or vintage bo-ho chic.

It is no wonder that lace is still strong in bridal fashion for 2012.  Below are some of our favourite lace gowns for every bride, whether you are hoping to create a classic, formal look or a vision of relaxed glamour...

Leading Lady by Suzanne Neville

Hepburn by Suzanne Neville

Sasha by Sassi Holford

Aspen by Jenny Packham

Norah by Claire Pettibone

New arrivals from Claire Pettibone...

We are very lucky ladies here today at Carina Baverstock Couture as we have just received two stunning new gowns from Claire Pettibone!

The first is the beautiful 'Crescent' which you may have seen in Claire Pettibone's gorgeous campaign photos in national wedding publications, and believe us when we tell you that it looks even more stunning in person.

The detail on this dress is enchanting and would work perfectly for a bride who wants to create a luxury, decadent, bo-ho image.

The second of our new gowns is 'Luna' with its figure-flattering soft floral overlay and opulent gold detailing; it is set to be a firm favourite with our brides.

 

This gorgeous gown is perfect for a bride who wants to dip into colour palettes outside of the classic ivory, while still remaining unmistakably bridal. 

Pictures cannot do justice to the outstanding floral detailing and the subtle nuance of the colours - a real show-stopper.

Please do not hesitate to make an appointment to see these gowns in the boutique.