a line mother of the bride dress LaDivine CC447 Long Formal Beaded while the V A-Line Blushing Pink 3/4 Sleeves

Once I had the locations where I wanted them, I took my yardage of felt (in kelly green from Joann Fabrics) and measured out long strips of 1/4 width

Thin with cold water as needed

That favorite maxi dress outfit from last fall also featured a hat, and I feel like it just gave off the perfect autumnal vibe

There are always a good few sartorial surprises to boot, too, as well as tonnes of wedding dress inspiration, homages to the design greats and the hottest new trends for the future

Theophilio Designer: Edvin Thompson Pictured with: Melonee Rembert, model and friend The 29-year-old Jamaican-born Edvin Thompson discovered designing while still in high school in New Jersey, but his real epiphany came in 2013 when he went to New Yorks Afropunk festival