CIARLA featured on Brides.com

The new Ciarla collection, designed by Austin-based designer Jessica Ciarla, features feminine and modern bridesmaid dresses. I love how Ciarla mixes soft ruffles with the metallic-looking silk skirt, a unique combination of hard and soft that works beautifully together. What bridesmaid wouldn't want to wear this to a wedding (or out on the town afterward)? And you don't have to be too jealous of your 'maids: Ciarla's styles also make great bridal shower or rehearsal dinner dresses. See all of Ciarla's new bridesmaid dresses here, and check out our continuing Bridal Fashion Week coverage for more new bridesmaid dresses.—Kim Forrest

http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2010/10/new-bridesmaid-dresses-ciarla.html

CIARLA bride Spring 2011 debuts in NYC

Check out a sneak peek of our newest Spring 2011 collection "La femme en vol"

CIARLA'S Spring 2011 Debuts in NYC

We are very excited to debut our Spring 2011 designer bridesmaid and little white dress collection in two weeks at New York's International Bridal Market at Pier 94!

The website will be updated soon with all of the new styles and color options available so check back soon!~

Austin Fashion Week Ends...

It was a busy, fun packed week filled with fashionable people, cocktails and artists of every kind. Makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers and designers packed into boutiques each night reviewing the work they've done over the past month. Models showed off our Bella Collection in sweet, candy colors at the Eye Candy Photography Studio.




At Touch of Sass boutique, models lined up and showed off our little white dress collection previewing two new designs from "La Femme en Vol" Spring 2011 and our new Tear Drop Gown in Poppy Red.



Millinery designer Lana Chu was kind enough to lend us her gorgeous hats which really gave the collection that vintage vibe.



The CW Austin interviewed me in the CIARLA Atelier where we discussed plans for the future and favorite brides of the past.

Interview with Jessica Ciarla


Although I had a blast and met some really talented and wonderful people, I'm looking forward to a more relaxing week come Monday.

Austin Fashion Week Begins!!

Austin Fashion Week begins tomorrow and it's going to be a busy week of parties, fashion shows and braving the Texas heat. If you are local, come to CIARLAbride parties on Monday, August 16th at Eye Candy Photography Studio located at 908 East 5th St Suite 112


and Wednesday, August 18th at Touch of Sass boutique at 500 N Lamar. Hope to see you there!

Brides and Maid of Honor We Love...

I love hearing that a bridesmaid loves her CIARLA dress and plans to wear it again after the wedding she bought it for.



Recent bride Blake, who was married in Palm Beach Florida at the Rybovich Marina, picked the CIARLA Sophia dress in sunset for her Maid of Honor and sister Lauren. She let all of her bridesmaids pick their own dresses in the same color palette which made for a beautiful, vogue style bridal party.



The sisters looked gorgeous in every picture together and the dresses complimented each other perfect without being "matchy matchy". We love how mother of the bride also coordinated with a deeper coral color and flower, strap gown.



Congratulations Blake!

CIARLA Rosette Dress Featured in Get Married Magazine!

Pretty in Pink, the Alice collection continues to inspire brides this season. CIARLA's Rosette dress in strawberry preserves will be a hot item for cocktail attire this season. Offered in a plethora of colors, this 60's inspired shift dress is also available in antique white making it the perfect engagement or reception party dress for brides.




Featured on the "Glam Candy" page in Get Married magazine, this sweet, candy hued color is sure to be a hot trend for fall 2010.

Brides we love

CIARLAbride is all about fashion forward bridal designs so we appreciate when a bride picks a gown with an Avante-Garde twist.



Recent bride, Kristen Chin and I first met during Austin Fashion week in 2009 when she described her gorgeous Balenciaga wedding gown she was going to wear that winter for her wedding. Balenciaga is a design house I admire for both vintage creations from the 60's and modern day, futuristic designs that are always pushing fashion forward.




Simple, chic and elegant, the gown has subtle detail and incredible, pristine craftsmanship. It was cut on the bias and sewn together in pieces at the hip while the neckline had a draped cowlneck. The back is twisted into a lovely draped design with contrasting black lining.

BRIDES Magazine May 2010



Guess what spring Brides? The May issue of Brides magazine has a treat for you! The CIARLA Nina dress is featured in a fashion color piece pairing sage and rose together to create an ethereal, romantic feel. The one-shoulder Nina dress is perfect for an elegant garden wedding with a vintage flair.

The dress is available in short-length, t-length, and gown-length at our many vendors across the country or can be purchased at www.ciarla.com

CIARLA collections... not just for brides

If you thought CIARLAbride was just for brides or their fashion-forward bridesmaids, think again...

CIARLA is so versatile, that we have become popular amongst high school students for their proms. Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos sponsored the Los Gatos High School Fashion Show Prom Segment. It looks like the girls had a blast in our Alice and Tear Drop dresses from the Alice Collection!

Sponsor of high school fashion show and owner of Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos, Debra Chin, showed off the Royal Flush dress from our Alice Collection at her friend’s wedding. The dress looked great in the color Celadon, and was a fabulous choice for spring. Paired with her crystal stilettos and grandmother’s vintage clutch, Debra stood out amongst all other guests!

THE FASHION SPOT INTERVIEWS CIARLA

I love designing custom gowns for brides who want something they cant find off the rack and love it even more when a bride wants to wear color. Bride Ashley Smith came to me last season because she wanted a non-traditional gown for her wedding in Mexico.



"When I envisioned myself on my wedding day I always saw myself in something that was fun and playful…. I told Jessica I was open to color and that I loved yellow. I was looking for something whimsical and nontraditional, something that would embrace the vibe of Mexico without being too literal all while being flattering and form fitting. Jessica did an amazing job building the perfect dress for me."




This week in NYC, Bridal Week Fall 2010 shows off hot new designs on the runway and The Fashion Spot Editor interviews CIARLA to find out about our fashion-forward bridal designs. You can read more about our Q&A with editor Andrea Grant, current collections, Ashley's custom "Cha Cha gown" and what CIARLA has planned for next season at

http://www.thefashionspot.com/featured-stories/news/82272-jessica-ciarla-of-ciarla-bride-a-tfs-exclusive-interview?start=1

Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos Trunk Show

I arrived from my two stop layover, 6 hour plane ride to San Jose airport this morning and rushed to the adorable Bella Bridesmaid boutique in Los Gatos for our weekend Trunk Show. I was greeted by two friendly, smiling Bella employees (Katie and Selene) who were busy servicing the needs of eager brides, one who snatched up the Tear Drop cocktail number before we were even introduced!



Mimosas and sweet little cheese cake treats were spread out for busy brides-to-be often forgetting to eat from the excitment. Bridesmaids tried on silk charmeuse pieces from our Bella Collection and collected swatches to show the rest of their bridal party possible color options.



The shiny hardwood floors, elegant chandeliers, brick walls and fabulous selection of dresses provided the perfect platform for our first Trunk Show. Thank you to Los Gatos Bella Bridesmaid owner Debra for organizing this event! Fantastic food, beautiful weather and friendly faces...I'm starting to remember how much I love California!

CIARLA TRUNK SHOW at Bella Bridesmaid in Los Gatos

CIARLAbride's first TRUNKS SHOW will be held at the designer boutique Bella Bridesmaid in Los Gatos, CA on February 27th and 28th. Tell all of your west coast friends about it as a special discount will be offered for those who attend the event.

See in person the new Spring collection that has recently been featured in The Knot magazine. CIARLA collections will be carried in boutiques across the country in New York City, San Francisco, Los Gatos, Chicago and Milwaukee.

Check out our website www.ciarla.com under the store listings tab and become a follower of our blog for new updates and store locations for Fall 2010!