Fashion — Engagement Rings & Jewelry
Bridal Adornment with A.B. Ellie
A guide to styling artisanal, statement bridal accessories with effortless ease by jewelry and veil designer A.B Ellie.
Mastering an effortless and authentically you style is an art. Styling with refinement, confidence, and balanced elevation with an individuality unmatched can take any woman time to perfect. It requires a delicate touch to create a look not overdone, nor too bland and an air of restraint for a considered modern look.
Finding those perfectly suited accessories to elevate your look from ceremony to reception and beyond while still feeling intrinsically connected to you and your style can be difficult at best. Yet, it’s always those soulful, unexpected pieces that we’re drawn to that makes accessories and jewelry designer A.B. Ellie our go-to for fashion jewelry…
Handcrafted with an intricate personal touch, the A.B. Ellie collection holds a certain kind of magic that is rare to come across in this flooded market. Bold and boundless, confidently feminine yet consistently unexpected, this US accessory label pushes past the confines of tradition in their craft, giving modern brides and their guests refreshing, unconventional style.
Understanding the need of contemporary brides who make their own rules, A.B. Ellie’s offering of jewelry, veils, belts, and headpieces are designed to seamlessly interweave with all celebrations, no matter your style. Here, we’ve unearthed our favorite pieces from her latest collections with exclusive styling tips and inspiration for your wedding look…
Sculptural Pearls
Acknowledging the inspirational beauty of the sea, her mesmerizing depths and moody textures, this is a style for the intuitive bride. Brides embracing organic shapes, natural textures and muted tones will gravitate towards the Freshwater and Baroque pearl pieces from A.B. Ellie’s mainline and HDWR collection.
Perfect for the brides seeking to elevate a silken slip dress, the fluid forms, and pearlescent accents will complement a wedding steeped in simplicity while adding an element of the unexpected. Pin back hair into a messy up-do with a minimal barette or pearl dotted veil for the ceremony. Come reception, style statement earrings with loose textured curls for a more fashion-forward look fitting for a night of celebrations. Set these adornments with a light, dewy complexion and nude lip.
Poetic Romance
Wild, overgrown blooms of ephemeral natural delight, create a mood of poetic romance. An update on classic botanical accents for bridal we have come to know and love, A.B. Ellie have woven accessories from unique textures of raffia and silk chiffon for the woman looking to add a touch of timelessness to her look or allude to a garden set wedding.
Made for gowns steeped in diaphanous fabrics or billowing soft tulle to complement the ethereal, featherlight essence of these pieces. For the more traditional bride, style an embroidered cathedral length veil for the ceremony, or for the more modern inclined, opt for a pair of raffia stitched earrings. Keep an air of subtlety and chic effortlessness and not overdo the look by opting to style with one accessory alone.
Urban Metallics
After dark heartfelt soirées in hidden urban venues steeped in aged patina, rich textual accents and flickering candlelight call on a contemporary approach to accessorizing. The alluring and decadent, with a sense of spontaneity is celebrated by A.B. Ellie who honors the unconventional and authentic bride with celebratory metallic keepsakes unbound by perfection.
For the bride after impact to offset a simple bodiced gown and bare décolletage, select a hoop or dropped stem statement earring. Undecided on two looks, change for the reception celebration adding a unique headpiece paired back with an effortless low ponytail for an eclectic look. Ideal for those attending as a guest, golden metallics elevate with undeniable ease.
When considering style let your own intuition guide you, have confidence in statements, and invest in the kind of adornment you’ll treasure, wear and feel a sense of connection too. Invest in slow artisanal work, seek the magic, refine your aesthetic vision and curate a look of authenticity. A.B. Ellie, a refreshing reminder that bridal style can be far from predictable…
To see more of the collection or to seek a customized piece, see the A.B. Ellie website or The Lane Directory.
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