Register or log in —

Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Pomegranate
more by Mrs. Pomegranate (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Pomegranate
Mrs. Pomegranate's Picture
Mrs. Pomegranate, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 27, Technical Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Software Engineer Engagement Date: August 23, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 5, 2008 Venue: R.H. Phillips Winery About Me: Hi, I'm Miss Pomegranate and I'm a shopaholic. I have a weak spot for the chic cheap - especially anything I can re-create on the DIY. Shoes are my vice, music is my passion in life and technology is the medium by which I live and work. When I'm not scoping out a sale, I'm spending my quality time training for a marathon, playing Wii with my fiance and snuggling with my Silver Labrador and Teacup Panther - and oh yeah, planning my wedding!
About Mrs. Pomegranate

Project Pomway: Runway Inspiration

September 18th, 2008 @ 5:32 pm by Mrs. Pomegranate

Past Episodes
Project Pomway Episode 1: The Beginning of My Dream Dress
Project Pomway Episode 2: Boobilicious!
Project Pomway Episode 3: The Yellow Submarine

Uhm, I’ve lost my internal tracking device system that allows me to locate any and all electronic items throughout my house. This seems to have begun as soon as the boxes and boxes of lovely wedding gifts started arriving and cluttering up my house - not to mention the boxes of wedding supplies in every nook and cranny. This seems to be the reason behind why I cannot, for the life of me, find the camera that holds the photos from my last fitting.

No worries - I’m not going to leave you hanging here. Of course not! Instead, I simply waited a week for the next episode - my most recent fitting that occurred just yesterday. Keep in mind that we’ve jumped from the yellow sample fabric, right up to a finalized design. There are only minor fittings to do now, including the simple bustle that Carole has dreamed up.

WARNING - IF YOUR NAME IS MR. POMEGRANATE AND YOU ARE MARRYING ME DO NOT CONTINUE READING!

z165208
The final front of the dress - from silver lambskin to the pleating at the hem.

z16520801
The final side of the dress, with its surplus seams under the arms.

z16520802
The final back of the dress, with its sheer triangle back and pleated hem around the train.

z16520803
A closer look at the train.

z16520804
A closer look at the back.

I’m in love with my dress! I love how the lambskin matches the fascinator on my veil. I love the pleating at the hem. I love, love, love the back. It’s simple, it’s modern, and it’s got a touch of fashion. After all, my dress was inspired by an Oscar de la Renta that I could never in my life afford, and would never in my life fit well on my curvy body.

z165209
72E04 in white double face charmeuse with pleated taffeta train
Spring 2007 Oscar de la Renta Bridal Collection

z165210
Image by Your Dream Dress

z16521001
Image by Your Dream Dress

z16521002
Image by Your Dream Dress

Obviously, I am not a size 0 like the above runway model. I knew that silk charmeuse would not be my friend, as it accentuates every single body flaw - so we decided to go with double faced satin. We changed the bust line to better fit my not-model-like chest - and I think it’s a bit more Proenza Schouler-esque. We changed the heavy silver bugle beading on the bustline to a much more economical, but still stunning, silver lambskin. While it’s most definitely not the same dress, I love it because it is more me.

Next up - the finishing touches and a simple bustle!

Did you have a custom wedding dress created after the designer dress of your dreams?

Tags: , |   Link for this post | Share this post: Project Pomway: Runway Inspiration      
Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Pomegranate
more by Mrs. Pomegranate (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Pomegranate
advertisement below

35 Responses to “Project Pomway: Runway Inspiration”

1.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Green Tea (message)  705 posts, Busy bee

*jumping inside with excitement and totally speechless*

 
2.
frenchbulldog
Bee
frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

WOW! I absolutely love it, especially the pleating on the hem and the back :)

 
3.
Guest Icon
Guest
Ariel

I LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

 
4.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Sea Breeze (message)  912 posts, Busy bee

Spectacular! The pleating is so divine I gasped.

 
5.
Guest Icon
Guest
pinklady

Wow, the chest looks like a viking breastplate, but maybe it just photographed that way. The cutout in the back is pretty.

 
6.
missbean
Member
missbean (message)  528 posts, Busy bee

I love the back of the dress - it looks stunning! And the pleats are super cute! :)

 
7.
Guest Icon
Guest
BeeBot

The bottom and the back are really cute. The chest part is weird.

 
8.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Taffy (message)  2,598 posts, Sugar bee

Simply wonderful!!!! I looove the hem. :)

 
9.
Member Icon
Member
guidom29 (message)  52 posts, Worker bee

The pleats are pretty!

 
10.
Maude
Member
Maude (message)  326 posts, Helper bee

The dress as a whole is beautiful and fits you well. I wonder, is the chest part more sparkly/goldish in real life?

 
11.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Dumpling (message)  650 posts, Busy bee

Gorgeous my dear. Proenza is the shizz, by the way.

 
12.
Guest Icon
Guest
maritessb

beautiful pleating. and the back is to die for.

 
13.
Member Icon
Member
carly7215 (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

What a unique dress! Seems very much your style (from what I get from your posts). You look stunning! (The Oscar model’s boy body detracts from the dress - your curves MAKE the dress!) Congrats.

 
14.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Pineapple (message)  676 posts, Busy bee

very cool Pom! I also love the pleating. How do they do it?

 
15.
Guest Icon
Guest
StefK

Oooooh, I looooove the pleating. So pretty. Oooh, ahhh….

 
16.
Member Icon
Member
brendalynn (message)  154 posts, Blushing bee

especially love the view from the back, with the pleating all fanned out!!! very cute!

 
17.
Mrs. Tiramisu
Bee
Mrs. Tiramisu (message)  877 posts, Busy bee

LOVE the pleating!

 
18.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Cream Puff (message)  227 posts, Helper bee

I totally agree with carly–that model is so skinny, she makes that dress look awful. Your dress looks GREAT on you!! Congrats!!!

 
19.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Sweet Tea (message)  461 posts, Helper bee

I love how unique this dress is- lambskin is such a cool touch! It’s been great seeing you through this process, especially as I embark on my own ;)

 
20.
Guest Icon
Guest
kaymarie

the back and bottom are lovely. i can’t wait to see more pictures of the front! it fits you very well, and curves are wayyy better than a size zero any day! :)

 
21.
Guest Icon
Guest
Heidz

I love it. So cool to see the whole process! It’s awesome that it was made just for you, fits you perfectly. Makes me want to look into finding a designer for myself…

 
22.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Champagne (message)  1,068 posts, Bumble bee

Very pretty, Pom!! So unique:)

 
23.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Coconut (message)  337 posts, Helper bee

Wowza!!! That is so beautiful. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pleating at the bottom. I *heart* your dress!

 
24.
Mrs. DG
Hostess
Mrs. DG (message)  4,227 posts, Honey bee

The pleating really does take your breath away, doesn’t it?

 
25.
Guest Icon
Guest
Mo

I hate to be a negative nelly but the top of this dress is very strange looking. It looks as though you are wearing a grey bra on top of your dress. But like a previous person said, maybe it just looks like that in pictures.

 
26.
Mr. Mango
Member
Mr. Mango (message)  146 posts, Blushing bee

work it pommy, very very chic…if you were goin for that couture look, ya nailed it

 
27.
Janna19
Member
Janna19 (message)  1,018 posts, Bumble bee

I really love the back! So gorgeous and unique. The silver thing on your top in front doesn’t seem to translate great in these pics, but I am sure it looks great in person!

 
28.
Guest Icon
Guest
nowmrswhite

miss pom, i respect you so much for going out and getting a dress unlike any i’ve seen. it’s gorgeous and so unique. it’s modern and the various textures make it architectural, almost. i’m glad you love it. :)

 
29.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Espresso (message)  1,064 posts, Bumble bee

Your dress is so fun and beautiful! I want to try it on!!!

 
30.
Guest Icon
Guest
You

LOVE the hem! Is the breast area finished?

 
31.
Guest Icon
Guest
littlefoot

Lookin fabu Pom! Carole put those boobalicious pads in my dress so I was able to go Commando on D Day..well, Commando on top anyway! :) And my cleavage was pretty darn decent too!

Can’t wait for the next Pomway episode :)

 
32.
Guest Icon
Guest
alexinwonderland

I looove that you got the dress of your dreams for a fraction of the price! And made to your exact specifications. Its unique and fabulous and I love it.

 
33.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Meatball (message)  613 posts, Busy bee

SWOOON! That is SO EFFING GORGEOUS. I lurve the hem, and the back! Oh its perfect! Great work.

 
34.
Guest Icon
Guest
Sweet Carolina Bride

Your dress is absolutely beautiful!

I saw this on Etsy and immediately thought of you, so I thought I’d share!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_5&listing_id=15151525

 
35.
Guest Icon
Guest
Mango Suit Inspiration » Weddingbee » The Wedding Blog

[...] show by Dolce & Gabbana. I am leaning towards getting a similiar suit custom made, inspired by Pom’s mode of thinking. The suit itself is perfect for evening wear. The thin lapels may need to be widened for my frame, [...]

 


You can also just...

Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Pomegranate
more by Mrs. Pomegranate (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Pomegranate
Visit our sister sites Project Wedding
Wedding Songs
eHarmony Advice
Dating Advice
JustMommies
Pregnancy Calendar
Fertile Thoughts
Infertility Support
Copyright 2004-2009, eHarmony, Inc., Advertise
 


Sponsors
Mrs. Pomegranate
Mrs. Pomegranate Mrs. Pomegranate, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 27, Technical Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Software Engineer Engagement Date: August 23, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 5, 2008 Venue: R.H. Phillips Winery About Me: Hi, I'm Miss Pomegranate and I'm a shopaholic. I have a weak spot for the chic cheap - especially anything I can re-create on the DIY. Shoes are my vice, music is my passion in life and technology is the medium by which I live and work. When I'm not scoping out a sale, I'm spending my quality time training for a marathon, playing Wii with my fiance and snuggling with my Silver Labrador and Teacup Panther - and oh yeah, planning my wedding!
Weddingbee PRO
 
Boards
 
Classifieds
 

Blog Calendar
November 2009
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930

Weddingbee Bios
Wiki
More