Our Vintage Couture Blogger-In-Chief :: Julie!
As much as I would love to write each day and share amazing photos of the Vintage Couture Collection we have at September's Bride, my other responsibilities seem to keep me very busy! So, I have asked one of our gown consultants, Julie, to become the chief blogger here at our Vintage Couture Blog. Julie is introducing herself below...join me in welcoming her!
...Tami, owner of September's Bride
Hello! My name is Julie. I will be taking over the blog entries for the Vintage Couture Collection at September's Bride. I would like to take the time and share a bit about myself and qualifications.
Julie and her fiance, Brian, and Bud the stylish dog :)
I started working as gown consultant at September's Bride in January 2010. I chose to venture into the bridal industry because like vintage, each bridal gown is hand selected by it's wearer. I very much wanted to be a part in helping bride's make this special decision. What may have gotten me hired was the fact that Tami and I share a passion for cleaning, restoring and redesigning vintage clothing!
Although, it has been a tremendous experience; the business of bridal truly is it's own little world! Tami and Rachel are a wealth of information. I have learned so much from them in the short time I have been with the company. When Tami approached me about being the main contributor to this blog, I was honored and excited! I am always willing to share my love and knowledge of vintage clothing.
As far as my qualifications for this position, both currently and before working at September's Bride, I sold vintage clothing on Etsy, which is an online marketplace for handmade goods and vintage clothing. Through this venture, I have learned about clothing construction and
history.
I am not sure there was specifically one thing or moment when I discovered this passion. I love the uniqueness and the story behind the piece. Who wore it before me? What were they like? How did they feel when they wore it? All this is amazing and beautiful to me.
In fashion, a little can go along way. In this blog we will be featuring and discussing how to incorporate just the right amount of vintage into a modern age bride. Whether it be redesigning an heirloom gown, incorporating a 1960's pillbox hat with Russian tulle, or finishing off your look with the perfect set of pearls.
I would love any feedback on topics you would like to be discussed on the blog, along with photos, stories and maybe even a couple pieces to add to our current collection in the boutique! I am looking forward to this new venture and am anticipating the new people I will meet, the stories I will be told and the pieces that are given a new life!
Sincerely,
Julie Zeh
I can be reached at our boutique, September's Bride. The phone number is 616.355.1433.