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Mrs. Penguin, Northern California Age and Occupation: 27, Weddingbee Editor in Chief Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Doctor of Physical Therapy Engagement Date: January 29, 2007 Wedding Date: June 7, 2008 Blogging Since: September 14, 2007 Venue: Winery in the Gold Country About Me: I love the Spice Girls, dogs with underbites, bean burritos, making messes, high fives, avoiding showers, crossword puzzles, blogs, weddings, and blogs about weddings!
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Runway: Monique Lhuillier

October 21st, 2009 @ 4:20 pm by Mrs. Penguin

We were incredibly excited to attend the Monique Lhuillier show! It was held at the Eyebeam Atelier, and it had a double runway setup, which was nice because it maximized visibility for the attendants. Mrs. Bee and I scored great seats right up front with Anne-Marie from Perfect Bound and Kelly from Santa Barbara Chic. Anne-Marie was in the first seat, so she got the best pics, and was kind enough to share some of her shots with us!

I really wanted to soak the show in so I didn’t take very many pictures myself. Monique says that her Fall 2010 line is all about a Fairytale Winter Wedding.

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I love Monique’s gowns because even the larger, more ball gown shapes look light as air.

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Runway: Monique Lhuillier :  wedding bridal market 2009 wedding dress Sunday Nyc Bridal Shows 134 Sunday NYC Bridal Shows 134

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Runway: Monique Lhuillier :  wedding bridal market 2009 wedding dress Pbmonique2 PBmonique2

photo credit: Perfect Bound

The phrase that came to mind when I was watching the show was, “And then some.” Monique’s designs are all so so wearable; she’s able to take a familiar silhouette and then punch it up 10 levels. I feel like her gowns are so recognizable, no matter the season or line, old or new, don’t you?

Runway: Monique Lhuillier :  wedding bridal market 2009 wedding dress Pbmonique3 PBmonique3

photo credit: Perfect Bound

Runway: Monique Lhuillier :  wedding bridal market 2009 wedding dress Monique1005 Monique1005

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Miss Chick has got me hooked on this bodice style below!

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Look at the detailing on the skirts of these dresses below. Wow!

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Runway: Monique Lhuillier :  wedding bridal market 2009 wedding dress Sunday Nyc Bridal Shows 139 Sunday NYC Bridal Shows 139

Runway: Monique Lhuillier :  wedding bridal market 2009 wedding dress Sunday Nyc Bridal Shows 138 Sunday NYC Bridal Shows 138

Runway: Monique Lhuillier :  wedding bridal market 2009 wedding dress Monique131 Monique131

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The gowns all have magical, wintery names like Icicle, Cinnamon, Wonderland, Magical, and Miracle. 23 gowns in all, it’s impossible to pick a favorite, so I’m not going to. What’s yours?

(*) photos provided by Patrick G. Ryan

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29 Responses to “Runway: Monique Lhuillier”

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Miss Scissors (message)  7,193 posts, Bee Keeper

Ugh, all of those dresses are so gorgeous. I need to see my dress in person again (December seems so far away!!) so that I can stop lusting after these dresses. lol

 
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Maestro
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Maestro (message)  190 posts, Blushing bee

I love love LOVE that lace overcoat that’s in the center of the last photograph. If I were getting married in November or December, I’d definitely opt for a bridal coat or whatever those things are called.

 
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Miss Cola (message)  2,333 posts, Buzzing bee

Gorgeous dresses, all so perfect for a winter wedding!

 
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Victoria

some lovely dresses! I love the first one especially.

Am I the only one puzzeled by the strange location of the head gear? And the miserable facial expressions?

 
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alishaneva
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alishaneva (message)  2,187 posts, Buzzing bee

Those dresses are gorgeous - I’m nto sure I can pick a favorite, really. And you describe her style perfectly … it’s just sort of timeless in a way.

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  726 posts, Busy bee

sigh! every dress is so very well detailed, i can’t even imagine how much time takes to sew one of them! just perfect!

 
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Mrs. Penguin (message)  2,525 posts, Sugar bee

@Victoria: Haha… I think the serious faces are really exaggerated by the white mascara. I couldn’t put my finger on what it was at first… but then I think to me, the white mascara makes them look more serious. There were some runway shows with smiling girls, and honestly, it was kind of distracting. I like the serious face :)

 
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Miss Parfait (message)  1,743 posts, Bumble bee

Totally agree, Victoria–I’m confused by the hairpieces, too…
I adore the second to last picture. Mmmm, so floof-y…

 
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olomanany (message)  45 posts, Newbee

As usual, such beautiful dresses. However, the models leave a lot to be desired. They almost ruin the whole look of the gowns.

 
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Mrs. Lemon
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Mrs. Lemon (message)  543 posts, Busy bee

I will always love and adore Monique. :)

 
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Kelly Oshiro

It was lovely to sit with you too! The dresses this season were just divine!

 
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NYCKitty (message)  2 posts, Wannabee

Luv Patrick’s photos!

 
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HelloKitty2
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HelloKitty2 (message)  117 posts, Blushing bee

Love it!

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  3,173 posts, Sugar bee

I think she still does lace dresses best. wished they wouldn’t use such stick figure models though :(

the main dress in the last pic reminds me of Miss Lightning.

Ooh… HelloKitty2 = newest bee???

 
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Mr. Bee
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Mr. Bee (message)  2,568 posts, Sugar bee

@mrspaetz - HelloKitty2 works for Weddingbee and helps us build new features! :-)

Due to a bug, our admins and moderators (i.e. our programmers and moderators) are showing up as BEEs. We’re working to fix that soon!

 
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Miss French Fries (message)  1,986 posts, Buzzing bee

Love, love, love that three quarter sleeve dress. Perfect!

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,344 posts, Sugar bee

She makes me drool all over myself
LOVE THEM!

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,568 posts, Bumble bee

Those are all divine.

 
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annnn

I think I just about died. Those dresses are all so gorgeous that I wish I can wear them EVERYDAY!

 
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Katie

It looks like they tried to make all of the models ugly so the dresses would look even more beautiful.. I’m definitely excited about the first one! <3

 
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Mrs. Penguin, Northern California Age and Occupation: 27, Weddingbee Editor in Chief Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Doctor of Physical Therapy Engagement Date: January 29, 2007 Wedding Date: June 7, 2008 Blogging Since: September 14, 2007 Venue: Winery in the Gold Country About Me: I love the Spice Girls, dogs with underbites, bean burritos, making messes, high fives, avoiding showers, crossword puzzles, blogs, weddings, and blogs about weddings!

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