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Charé

Goodness. I love me a winter wedding. There is just something so magical and mystical about it. Plus, from a professional perspective, I get to play with lots of layers and tons of textures, which I’m sure my fellow fashionistas will agree, is every designers dream! Needless to say, when Charé approached me to design her dream dress, my winter got a…

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Janneke

One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying. I won’t blame you if you cite the original author of this quote to be Janneke, when in fact it was the bold and the…

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Lynette

Lovely as Lynette is in her appearance, it is that which is not visible to the naked eye that makes her an incredibly beautiful woman.  Such a gentle, compassionate, soft-spoken soul, Lynette reminds me that, in the words of Arthur Helps, there are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of…

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Lintie

Wildly enthusiastic. That’s how I would describe Lintie. First and foremost. Of course, like all women, she is many things. Beautiful. Bubbly. Excited. Joyous. But her tremendous enthusiasm was like a forest fire…and akin to one, it swiftly swept through the studio, spreading light and laughter and inexplicable joy. Accompanied to each fitting by her equally delightful bestie, Bernice, Lintie would…

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Sunelle

I absolutely loved getting to know Sunelle and her mother during her fittings. A relationship like theirs makes for a precious picture of what I hope to one day share with my own daughter. Petite, pretty and incredibly stylish, Sunelle decided on an elegant, uncluttered design with clean geometric lines devoid of drama and frills. The front of her top…

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Katie

Katie Giddy. Her first name, an Irish derivative, means pure. Her surname is synonymous with lightheartedness. Pure lightheartedness. Beautiful…and so befitting. In total contrast to my long-haul hangover, Katie, an inflight manager and trainer for Emirates Airlines, would arrive at my studio, suitcase still in hand from her international travels, looking absolutely flawless and in high spirits. Katie is so…

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Lindi

“She… is pure radiance. she is the sun I can touch and kiss and hold without getting burnt.” ― Sanober Khan A ray of sunshine. Yes. That’s exactly how I would describe Lindi. A bringer of light, one basks in the warmth of her presence. Such a beautiful and bubbly person and yet she is, as if totally unaware of her…

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Lauren

Such a petite, delicate lady, Lauren impressed gentle footprints of kindness on me during our consultations. It is in these fleeting moments of meeting that I stand in awe of how blessed I am to bear witness to the beauty, strength, empathy, kindness, consideration, courage, commitment, passion and pizzazz of so many incredibly gorgeous women. Each bride I meet is…

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Anneen

“…and all that’s best of dark and bright, meets in her aspect and her eyes…” I can imagine, were Lord Byron and Anneen acquainted, that he had penned this poem about her. Anneen is exquisite. Beyond her tanned skin, dark locks and luring look, lies the most gentle, humble, lovingly lady. In a similar fashion, her dress would be equally…

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Ammi

Perfectly polished from top to toe, Ammi epitomizes elegance and timeless beauty. It was a such pleasure and privilege to get to know her and her stunning mother, and the entourage of  lovely ladies who accompanied her to every fitting. It was a beautiful thing to witness these women bond and blossom in their kinship and closeness as they shared this…

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Melise

Gentle and serene, Melise walks in quiet confidence. It’s a quality I so admire. She doesn’t strive or chase or clamor. She just is. And therein lies her beauty. A deep set beauty. It doesn’t move. It’s not diluted with age. It’s rooted and springs eternal. Her dream dress was a classic blush pink and ivory creation with a sweetheart…

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Madré

Madré is a breath of fresh air. Just like the soothing seaside breeze that flurries along our coastal town, Madré too has this deep-seated serenity and steadiness about her. It’s quite beautiful to experience someone so lovely. So calm and content. That peaceable warmth stays with you. It’s not something you forget…and Madré isn’t someone you forget. The top of her blush…

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Simone Scheepers

What a friendly, good-natured, good-humoured, gorgeous girl! Simone is…for a lack of a better…mmm…idiom…a ray of sunshine! Cliched as it may sound, I simply can’t think of a more fitting portrayal. She truly brings happiness into the lives of others. Architect by day, this goddess of a woman is also very creative and has a fun, eccentric vibe about her….

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