Showing posts with label Raw Silk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Raw Silk. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

clients galore....

Adorable Princess client. A special commission for the beautiful daughter of Irish Vintage China Hire company Pearl and Godiva. www.pearlandgodiva.com

One of our most stylish clients, Ciara rocking her unique Bonzie creation on the final fitting for her day out at the races!
My one and only niece in her bonzie ensemble for her Communion Day. ( More pics to follow)

One our pals and clients, Cliona rocking her bonzie silk bolero at her pals wedding, we think she looks the business!

Gorgeous Candi of www.thebohokitchen.com on her wedding day rocking her silk bonzie wrap.

To complete the month, Ciara ended up on the front cover of the Kilkenny Newspaper after wowing the spectators at Ladies Day!!! We love this girl!!!

Hi gals,
It's been a while since we popped into the blog to update you all on how things are going. We have had a really craze month including, 2 Awards Ceremonies, new shop clients, A Launch Party, A Ball, A meeting with the online editor of Elle Magazine Canada, A consultation with a very high profile VIP Bridal Client from Dublin ( more on that later) , a fabulous family communion celebration ( of course the whole family rocked bonzie designs), the "Signature Styles" US book arrived from California which we are featured in ( more on that exciting development later), lots of Ladies Day clients, a special Princess Dress commission from Vintage China company, Pearl and Godiva. Mother of the Brides, Brides, wedding guests and much more....... the short version : it's been a crazy busy month! Hence the tumbleweed bouncing around the blog.

We wanted to stop by and share a few photo's from our clients that we received this month to show you some of the fabulous ladies rocking our creations out and about. :)

Sunday, March 27, 2011

The Mayor's Ball

Gals,

We were thrilled to be asked recently to design the official gown for the Waterford City Mayor for the Formal Mayor's Ball. As soon as we got the commission we knew instantly the ensemble we wanted to create for Mayor Mary. Over the months we met and discussed the shape/fit/fabric of the gown and had fittings to tailor the gown perfectly.

The Ball was on last night in the Tower Hotel, Waterford City and it was a huge success. Mary looked absolutely incredible in her Black Silk Couture Corset and Skirt. A matching silk black bolero completed the look. There will be official photos released in the local press this week which we will be sure to share with you.

Meanwhile back at the ranch , it was only 2 days to go and I still had no gown myself! Luckily we managed to rustle something up just in time. Ger sent me down a gorgeous antique lace fascinator with cream vintage veiling in the post with a little note attached ( Cinderella shall go to the ball!) It was the cherry on top. :)

My gown was a vintage inspired tea stain tulle number with pearl and rhinestone epulettes and draping beaded accents by " bonzie " ... bien sur!

More pics to come....

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Client Corner ~ Daniela


Gals,
Ya know it never gets old opening an email from a happy bride who takes the time to stop by and share her wedding photos with us. Most of the time we send out packages worldwide and wave them off for good, but every now and again a sweet client will pay us a visit and share their magical day with us. It's an awesome feeling to see one of our boleros on a real life bride on the other side of the world!!! Nothing like that feeling. :)

Daniela is one such gal, who recently got in touch to share her magical day with us. We were absolutely delighted to see her pics in our inbox this week and it really took the edge off a tricky week. I think you will agree that Daniela and her handsome hubby look absolutely beautiful in their pictures! Daniela truly makes a stunning Bride!!

We wish them both a magical journey through life together.
Yvonne & Ger

( Bonzie Range of Bridal boleros, Evening Shrugs, Wraps etc)

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Client Corner ~ Irena

Irena looking every inch the sexy siren on her wedding day. What an incredible silhouette!
Client Corner ~ Irena

Irena and her party of bridesmaids all wearing Bonzie couture bridal boleros. Irena opted for the pure silk ruffled bridal bolero and the girls are all wearing the Bonzie Pierrot organza boleros. Irena gifted her girls their boleros each so we wrapped them all up individually and sent them across the world for her special day.

What a romantic finished look! Congrats to Irena and her hubby, wishing you both all the best in your new life together. May your journey bring lots of adventure.

xxx
Yvonne & Ger

Order your bridal boleros/wraps for the upcoming season and avoid the rush after Christmas.
www.bonzie.etsy.com




Saturday, August 21, 2010

Client Corner ~ Poppaea





Gorgeous Detailing from Poppaea's Gorgeous Gown!!! ( That she made herself!)


We Love Poppaea's Original Sketch for her Gown and Bolero!


Gals,

I couldn't get onto to blogger fast enough to share this gorgeous bride with you from the UK. Poppaea approached us some time ago to create a custom Victorian Inspired bolero to wear with her stunning Vintage style wedding ensemble.

Poppaea is a Costume Designer herself and ...wait for it......made her own gown!!! It's an absolute showstopper and we couldn't wait to get stuck into the bolero. ( Poppaea's Website)

The details in this wedding are absolutely incredible and have a really vintage nostalgic charm. It even caught the eye of top UK Bridal Blogger , http://www.lovemydress.net/ who featured the whole wedding from start to finish showcasing all the magical details that Poppaea worked into her big day!

To see more lush pictures from this stunning wedding check out the feature HERE on the Love My Dress Blog.

Choose your own bonzie bridal bolero HERE.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Studio Shot ...

A wee capture of the corner of the studio today. A bunch of bonzie trademark handmade silk wraps sitting pretty on order for a lovely Bride in the UK.
Be sure to look us up if you are also keen to adorn your bridemaids in a collection of these beauties in your chosen colour scheme.
Custom Wrap Orders Welcome.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Client Corner ~ Sarah





Gals,
Every now and again we receive pictures from all over the world by our clients and brides. We utterly gasped when Sarah sent us through her pics of her gorgeous wedding day in Italy. Sarah looks absolutely adorable, a bride straight from the pages of Italian Vogue if you ask me! I adore the vintage styling in Sarah's gown and her hubby looks equally 'dapper' in his tailoring.

Sarah opted for our Carina Long Sleeved Bolero in ivory raw silk to compliment her gown and we think she pulled off the entire look beautifully.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Sarah for inviting us to be a part of such a special day for her and we hope you guys both enjoy the journey of life together.
Thanks to Sarah for letting us peak into her wedding day celebrations, it always makes our day to receive wedding pics back!!!
xx
Yvonne & Ger
~bonzie~

Saturday, May 8, 2010

How to Order Your Bonzie Bridal Bolero

UPPER BACK GUIDE

Ethereal Light Baroque Wrap (note: this is not a bolero, it has an open back)

Click HERE for further pictures

Price: $69 (€54 approx)

Champagne Raw Silk Victorian Inspired Bolero (available in many shades)

Further Pictures HERE.

Price $146 (€115 approx)




Ivory Ruffled Silk Carina Bolero with Capped Sleeves ( many shades available)

Further Pics HERE

Price $186 (€146 approx)




Ivory Ruffled Silk Courtesan Bolero ( more shades available)

Further Pictures HERE

Price : $176 ( €138 approx)

Ivory Ruffled Silk Carina Bolero with Ruffled Sleeves ( more shades available)

Further Pictures HERE

Price : $186 ( €146 approx)

Ivory Victorian Inspired Silk Bridal Bolero ( more shades avaialable)

Further Pictures HERE
Price : $150 (€118)


The Ivory Carina Long Sleeved Bridal Bolero ( more shades available)

Further Pictures HERE

Price $198 ( €155)

White Victorian Inspired Bolero with Corsage Trio (more shades available)

Further Pictures HERE

Price: $166 ( €130 approx)

Ivory Fallen Angel Ruffled Bridal Chiffon Bolero (available in ivory/white/black)

Further Pictures HERE

Price: $176 (€138 approx)


Ivory Wedding Bolero De La Gabriella ( more shades available)

Further Pictures HERE

Price: $196 (€154 approx)

Gals, we have noticed a surge in brides getting in touch lately as a result of our recent National publicity. We have also seen a rise in emails/convos requesting more information on the ordering process so I figured it might be a good idea to run a detailed post on how to order your bonzie bridal bolero and hopefully to answer some of your frequently asked questions. ;)



You Can order your "bonzie bridal bolero" with us from our online store at http://www.bonzie.etsy.com/

All the boleros listed are generally showcased in standard size US 6 (UK 10), so if you are lucky enough to be a standard size and find the bolero from our store that you like, simply click on the green "add to cart" button on the right hand side of the pictures and etsy will guide you through the checkout process in a few easy steps. However, if your keen to have a different size or want the same bolero but in a different shade then the Steps below should help you make that happen in time for your special day.



STEP 1. Choose the bolero style from our store that you want.
Proceed to checkout by clicking on the green button on the righthand side of the pictures that says "add to cart" , please don't worry about the size listed, you can simply leave us a note in the "message to seller" section of the checkout process that you require a different size and measurements are to follow. ( we supply from sizes 0-14 )



STEP 2. Provide your measurements via email or convo.

Heres a wee list of measurements that we would need to best ensure a good fit for your piece:
· Bust measurement in inches
· Bra size
· Clothing size ( specify US or UK sizing)
· Upper Back measurement ( see pic above titled UPPER BACK GUIDE)
STEP 3. Check that your address is correct.

We like to know that we are sending your package out to the correct address so if you think that your address is saved on your etsy or paypal account in any way incomplete, simply send us an email/convo to update us of your correct destination.

STEP 4. Put the feet up and wait, your bolero is on the way!

You should expect to receive your bolero within 1-2weeks of making your purchase. N.B, we will need to know your measurements promptly too if your in a hurry for your piece, as we won't be able to create your bolero unless you have provided these for us. :) When you purchased your bolero on etsy, you were charged a shipping/handling cost. This payment covers Irish Registered Post which allows online tracking so both the buyer and seller can follow the parcels journey as it makes its merry way to you! It's important to note here that we are both relying on the postal service to be operating at normal service, if perhaps a Volcano Ash crisis grounds planes or a Christmas holiday pops up, then you could expect to see a wee delay during these times, usually just a couple of days, so give yourself plenty of time to order and receive your piece. Whilst we have seen our boleros reach US clients within 5 days it is always best to account for a longer period of time when planning your special day to avoid any disappointment.

* CUSTOM DESIGN ?

If you find your dream bolero from our stock but would prefer to change the sleeves that is perfectly doable. There is an additional charge for labour and material when adding different sleeves to an existing bolero design. If you want to avail of this alteration, simply get in touch prior to making any purchase and we will create a special "reserved" listing in our store which will include the additional sleeve alteration cost.

-capped sleeve (15dollars), 3/4length sleeve (20dollars), long sleeve (25dollars)

* CUSTOM COLOR/COLOUR

We have a range of shades available in our studios and most of our silk boleros seen above can be requested in any of these shades at no extra cost at all! So if you fancy adding a pop of color to your bridal ensemble please get in touch before purchase and check availability with us on the color your keen on and we can confirm for you if it is in stock or not. :)

* HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT SHADE FOR YOU!

Here at bonzie designs, we appreciate that it can be very difficult making a purchase online and near impossible to get the exact match of ivory/white etc to your dress by looking at a picture alone, so we offer to send our brides shade swatches to compare with their own gowns so they can make a comfie purchase having chosen the right shade from our range. To order your swatches simply get in touch and let us know the following details

- full name, mailing address, shades your keen to try

* CURRENCY

As a result of being based in Ireland(Europe) and selling through a U.S based site to an International market we are quite used to dealing with different currencies, however we appreciate that it may be a little daunting for our clients, so heres the skinny on currency.

There is a very handy currency converter online which can convert from US dollars into any currency you like so you can see instantly what the cost is in your local currency. This is at www.xe.com . We are also going to be adding Euros and Sterling prices into our listings in our online shop so you can see currency conversions at a glance.

Also, although our online store www.bonzie.etsy.com is a U.S based site and displays in Dollars, the purchasing process is a piece of cake and you will be guided through the checkout and given the option to pay with either your credit card or paypal account, where the currency conversion is done automatically , so no need to worry about currency at all from a purchasing point of view.

We hope that helps with your bolero queries, and we look forward to meeting you in our etsy store. www.bonzie.etsy.com where your bridal bolero is our special service. :)

*WHERE IS YOUR BOLERO MADE?

Your bolero is handmade from our design studios in Ireland , with lots of love too! Aunt and Niece, Ger and Yvonne create each piece with meticulous care and attention and enjoy being a part of your special day!!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Bonzie Signature Embellished Silk Collar




Coming soon to our online shop
Open for "Reserve" to any of our loyal blog readers!! (Free Shipping Too!)
Silk Embellished Bonzie Couture Collar in Duck Egg Blue : $ 150 (€119)
Utterly Romantic!


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Va Va Voom!!






Guys, with Christmas swiftly approaching we just couldn't resist a shot of hot red into the mix. Boleros in our store now available in poppy red silk from our etsy store. Perfect for over that little black dress this Christmas or a terrific way to add a flush of blush to your special day!
In Style.....
bonzie & ger

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The Carina Bolero











As promised ...........

we have begun to work on bridal pieces to add to our inventory available to purchase in our store without going through the custom made process. Its our hope that there will be enough variety and choice that everyone will find something that will suit and not have to worry bout getting something especially made.

One of our previous custom clients "Carina" inspired a really stunning piece which we have decided to develop as part of the new range. We are naming the piece after Carina as she really owned the look on the day of her wedding and each time Ger and I talk about that particular bolero its like..
" you know that Carina bolero" so now its stuck! (Thankfully Carina is a classy name to begin with! )
We also created the short sleeved version of this piece which turned out deliciously romantic with lots of feminine ruffles to boot!

Both Carina Styles will be available very soon to purchase in store in stunning raw silk dupioni.
In Style,
bonzie & ger
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