Once Upon A Seam

Category: Favorite Things

  • White Friday 2016

    Happy White Friday 2016! In honor of White Friday, we’re excited to introduce our two newest lovely ladies, “Arabelle” and “Giselle!” See their full look books below. And to celebrate engagement season, book an appointment at our Los Angeles Style House and receive special Trunk Show promotions when you say ‘yes’ to your Lauren Elaine gown…

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  • VIDEO DIARY: Bridal Fashion Week | The Knot Gala 2016

    VIDEO DIARY: Bridal Fashion Week | The Knot Gala 2016

    Last month, I traveled to New York for Bridal Fashion Week and the 20th Anniversary Annual Knot Gala!  Here’s a look at some of my Bridal Fashion Week adventures, a glimpse at the making of our newest collection, as well as an inside peek at the “Fete des Reves” Knot Magazine party 20 years in…

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  • Logan’s First ‘Lauren Elaine’

    Logan’s First ‘Lauren Elaine’

    Today I’m sharing a look at a very special custom gown, designed for a very special little lady.  Later this year, my sister-in-law Janna will be welcoming her first daughter, Logan Kai, into the world…and I can’t wait to be an Aunt!  I also couldn’t wait to start playing dress-up and dreaming up all things…

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  • Lauren Elaine Bridal: RECEPTION COLLECTION LOOKBOOK

    FROCK ON!  Presenting the inaugural lookbook for the Reception Collection by Lauren Elaine Bridal! Curated especially for destination weddings, elopements, wedding receptions and rehearsals, the Reception Collection offers a variety of fete-worthy retro-feel frocks in tea length silhouettes and unique fabrications, including Ombre tulle and 3-D lace flowers.  To highlight the Reception Collection’s fun and retro…

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  • Inspiration Orientation

    I get inspiration from just about everything– places I’ve visited, movies, music, nature…the list goes on.  As inspiration is such a huge part of my world, I’ve decided to make a change.  Can you see/guess what it is? …As you may have noticed, the name of the blog has changed! And over the course of…

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  • Walking in a November Wonderland

    Southern California hasn’t seen rain in what feels like a year!  While Los Angeles was treated to much needed showers…in Big Bear Lake, CA, I got to experience precipitation in its most magical form–SNOW!!  I came up to the mountains a few days ago to spend Halloween and enjoy a long weekend/creative retreat after a busy October,…

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  • “Stolen Moments” with my favorite Royal

    Step aside, Kate Middleton. My favorite “Royal” style icon has always been Charlotte Casiraghi.  And this new “Stolen Moments” film for Gucci Cosmetics is really pure perfection.  It’s regal, timeless, and mysterious– and so beautifully fitting for the non-titled Princess of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly.   !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) {…

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  • Best Dressed: Alyssa Campanella in Monte Carlo

    I’ve been so busy these past few months that I haven’t had a chance to share this stunning red carpet look from favorite muse Alyssa Campanella. Back in late May, Alyssa looked the part of a golden goddess at the 2014 Monte Carlo TV Festival’s “Golden Nymph” awards- Monaco’s version of the Oscars – in…

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  • Gingham Girls

    When it comes to fashion, I love all things “Americana.” Come Summertime, I can never get enough seersucker, chambray, madras…or my personal favorite, gingham. While my own wardrobe’s not dictated by trends, gingham is definitely having a moment this year–and two looks from the Lauren Elaine Swim 2014 and Laine by Lauren Elaine collections are…

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  • Once Upon a Dream

    A little less than 2 years ago, I posted about the most fantastic production still  that got me all sorts of excited.   Now I’m not quite sure what to make of the three trailers that have been released so far (the first one was amazing, and the second I’m not even going to link),…

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