Delicate Bridal Boudoir from Jose Villa

We instantly fell in love with this delicate bridal boudoir session by the ever-talented Jose Villa published on Once wed.

The luminous lighting adds a soft, ethereal glow around Allison, and beautifully captures the tender moments a bride has to herself before stepping into her gown.

Our real bride Allison wore our Swan Queen Lace robe lined in nude silk for this intimate bridal session. Paired with a lovely nude lace lingerie set and her wedding veil, every image captures all the excitement and anticipation a bride feels the morning of her wedding.

The minimal styling allows the focus to be on Allison, highlighting her natural beauty and featuring all the sweet and sultry moments of a classic boudoir session.

All shot on film, every gorgeous detail is transformed into a work of art.

Dreamy bridal boudoir is one of our current obsessions, and this getting-ready story is one we just can't get enough of...

See more of this gorgeous boudoir session on Once wed.

Photography: Jose Villa | Hair & Makeup: Mar of Team Hair & Makeup

Happy Father's Day to all Dads + Daughters!

My Dad taught my siblings and I discipline, hard work, and above all, to be true to ourselves...Oh, and math...lots and lots of math! Not only is he a Mathematician, but an Engineer and University Professor as well, so as you can imagine, I had a lot to live up to! 

 I can always count on him to find beauty in the little things.With his love and support guiding me through all of life's adventures, I've always been able to dive in and work fearlessly toward my goals. 

 He walked me down the aisle, and will always be by my side. 

 Happy Father's Day to all Dads + Daughters! 

  
Girl&aSeriousDream real bride and her dad - Photo: Nadia Meli

 Love, 

 Anita

Anthropologie + Girl & a Serious Dream Lingerie: A Dream Collaboration

Before I even dreamed of starting G&SD, I've loved Anthropologie...

Simply walking into one of their stores and browsing the beautiful array of designers made me swoon, as I hold URBN brands very close to my heart. The way they convey vintage-inspired fashion and culture through their brands and catalogs has always stuck with me, and of course, shopping with them is always such a treat!

And so working with them now is a dream come true! I used to daydream that our products would be in their stores one day. So to say that working with Anthro is one of the most exciting ventures I've taken on is quite an understatement!

I was head over heels when Anthro got in touch with us and said they were interested in our designs! It was a lightning fast process from beginning to end, but seeing our pieces released through Anthropologie was completely worth it!

We came up with a special edition of our Swan Queen lace robe in the loveliest shade of blush pink. Made from a custom blush Chantilly lace, produced exclusively for us, with delicate scalloped edges, French seams, and a silk sash tie.

A bundle of blush robes sitting pretty in our #girlandaseriousdreamstudio before heading to the new anthropologie stores and website.

   

Check it out here

In addition to carrying our blush lace robe on anthropologie.com, they also just reopened the doors to their large format stores and lifestyle experience with two newly remodeled locations in Newport Beach and Portland.

Not only is our Swan Queen design available in-store, but our friend Taryn Grey recently photographed the Newport Beach grand opening and was able to snap some pics of the store for us!

The store is literally something out of a dream!

Every vignette and display is so stunningly designed. And don't get me started on the lingerie wall....I'm in awe!

Our blush Swan Queen lace robe showcased in Anthropologie intimates section in Newport Beach, California 

Anthropologie's new venture in creating destination retail spaces, with coffee shops, nail salons and blow dry bars along with new luxury brands makes for such an exciting space and immerses all visitors into the Anthropologie experience.

We are so excited to be a featured brand and hope they continue to open more large format stores nationwide.

Our blush Swan Queen lace robe showcased in Anthropologie Newport Beach, California

Thank you so much to the wonderful team at Anthro, and our amazing team at G&SD for making this all possible. Everyone in the team worked so hard to make these beautiful pieces, and I'm so very thankful! A big thank you to my husband too, for all his help behind the scenes.

It's a dream come true to be part of Anthropologie! Xo, Anita

Stay tuned for more...

Shop Girl&aseriousdream at anthropologie

Trunk show: Solutions Bridal in Orlando, FL - May 13-15th

Be sure to visit Solutions Bridal, our Orlando stockist, for our Girl&aSeriousDream trunk show next weekend: May 13-15th! 

Come see and experience our collection of handmade bridal robes, couture veils, French lace bridal cover ups, silk kimonos, and so much more.

I'll be there in person getting to know brides and offering advice to help find their dream wedding day attire.

Contact Solutions Bridal to schedule an appointment here. 

See you next week in Orlando, FL! 

Xoxo, Anita

Photos: Michelle March

Happy Mother‘s Day!

Mom’s have been through it all...

Like a mom, there is only one.

I always think of my mom as an elegant and hardworking woman

who always inspires me to keep going towards where I want to be. 

She always has the best advice,

and she supports me unconditionally.

During my wedding day, she had that big smile

that never fails to calm me and makes me understand

how important it is to enjoy the moment and have fun!

Thank you mom, 

Happy Mother‘s Day! 

Xo, Anita

www.girlwithaseriousdream.com

First image: Maloman studios

Second image: Miki and Sonja

Winter wedding inspiration shoot

It's always lovely to collaborate with fellow US based designers, so when Annette Thurmon from Chaviano Couture contacted me about teaming up for a Winter inspired shoot, I knew it was going to be a dream project to watch unfold. 

Winter weddings are very inspiring -especially for a Florida designer- so having the opportunity to participate in a seasonal wedding shoot was more than exciting!

I love the understated and elegant atmosphere this shoot evokes. The deep blue and grey shades picked by Jessica Sloane captured the refreshing, brisk weather. Ivories and powder blue against textures of lace and tulle created a dreamy tranquility, while endearing details like blueberries and lush florals by Amy Osaba added the perfect touch of organic sweetness. 

The bride wore our Swan Queen lace robe, lined in powder blue silk chiffon while getting ready. Lace layered over the pale shade of blue creates the most gorgeous compliment - texture and color embracing the winter weather while still emitting a warm glow, like sunlight reflecting off snow. 

To emphasize the timeless elegance of the affair, soft and gorgeous make-up was done by Amanda Paige Gross. 

The bride wore a beautiful Chaviano Couture gown.

Subtle, natural, and delicate elements all came together seamlessly to express what makes a wintertime wedding so magical and memorable...

hair + makeup: Amanda Gros / photos: Austin Gros / florals: Amy Osaba / gowns: Chaviano Couture / styling: Jessica Sloane / calligraphy: Jessie Early / rentals: Blue Eyed Yonder / robe: Anita Aguirre / hair comb: Carlee Sizemore

Dream Lovely

Coming soon...sneak peek of our 2015 collection: Dream lovely.

Photography: Michelle March 
Flowers: Ever After Event and Floral Design
Rentals: Unearthed Vintage
Hair and Makeup: Makeup By Hiara
Location: Biltmore Hotel in Miami
Model: Lauren Ensley