JAIMEN LEE

alright so if you’ve read this blog, you likely know i’m married; married to an amazing and talented husband who actually came up with the entire vintage concept of our wedding. our wedding was beautiful but…. after attending a showroom event this week at Amsale, i’ve made a request to said husband to get married again. the problem, you see, is for as much as i loved the dress i wore and would never change a thing, i also love these dresses and i need to wear one like now. 

first things first, let me show you my favorites. from top to bottom of the individual dress photos, you’re looking at the spring blossom (with added capelet), the brisa and finally my favorite dress in which this talk of a second wedding stems, the arabella. the arabella is so sweet and delicate looking, i mean words can’t even describe the attention to detail and fit of these dresses, they’re stunning. i’d like to add one more possibility for my favorites into the running: the zinnia; made for girls like me who love polka dots so very much and would like a truly classy way to incorporate that type of look into their special day. 

the best part of attending, though, was speaking to that pretty lady you see at the top, Amsale herself and hearing her story. i’ll give you the abbreviated version which goes something like this - remember what everyone wore in the 80’s to get married? huge, tacky dresses and the v-shaped crown thingy that hasn’t shown it face since that god-awful decade with the exception of kim k.? well when Amsale was getting married in that very decade, she knew with amazing insight that what was available just wouldn’t work. she needed something elegant, classic and simple that would stand the test of time and trend. and just like that she designed her very own wedding dress and began her business. as you can see, her dresses still carry that ever-classic style and are so feminine and made to fit women’s bodies in the most beautiful way. the attention to detail with hand sewing and craft work is kind of mind-blowing. i’ll leave you with this - if you’re planning a wedding - go to Amsale for your dress. if you’d like me to go with you and allow me the pleasure of living vicariously through your special day, i’d totally do it. ahhh! xoxo. 

wearing: blouse: Rory Beca for Forever 21, leather accordian skirt: H&M, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, lindsey link clutch: c/o Elly Clay, chunky braided statement necklace: c/o Eloquii, lucite cuff: c/o Lucky Magazine, gun metal studded bracelet and earrings: Forever 21, sunglasses: Ray Ban, shellac nails: CND in ‘tropix.’

it all started with a pair of leather leggings and i was hooked with the way the color and texture of leather easily adds a bit of toughness, even when paired with more feminine things. next was a black mini skirt and then a black leather dress. after having the basic shapes down and with an H&M giftcard from christmas burning a hole in my pocket, i eyed and immediately fell in love with this pleated skirt over the weekend. like my leather dress, i find that H&M consistently carries a really nice variety of leather bottoms and they’re now my go-to resource when i’m in the market. it’s shorter than is probably appropriate, but with thick tights looks less so. tiny gunmetal buttons on the front and armcuff buttons of this bright carribean-esque blouse are the perfect coordinating detail!

headed to two things tonight - first, an event with Amsale and while known for their stunning bridal pieces, i’m taken, so more interested in their ‘little white dress’ collection and really want to find out if the age-old rule against guests wearing white to a wedding still applies. cause if not, i want to wear the ‘lucy’ this summer! afterwards, heading to The Odd Slipper event put on by the lovelies over at small girls pr and honoring the precious (little) feet of my good friend sara among others. stay tuned on twitter/instagram for live pics and thoughts and a post in the coming days! xoxo. 

photo credit: dinah a.