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June 03, 2013
The Flower Report: Wedding of the Season
Read more →It's been a whirlwind wedding season for me! The floral work that I do is for special events, mostly for weddings. Each season there is one bride who is very special. The one who you connect with on practically every level. Someone you want to be good friends with after the job you do for them is over. This is that bride: "C" was a delight from the moment that I met her. When you are working with a client, designing their wedding flowers, working so hard to make every dream they have come true, it can be stressful. But...
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May 20, 2013
Happy Birthday Cher!
Read more →Happy Birthday to one of Mackie's favorite muses, Cher! For over forty years, Cher and Bob have maintained not just a wonderful working relationship, but have also nurtured a close friendship. Cher is the true personification of Bob's famous quote, "When you choose a Mackie, you dare to be noticed." In her 67 years, Cher has not only dared to be noticed but commanded global attention with her astounding 45 year career, spanning music, movies, and television. Bob has designed many iconic gowns for Cher, including her 1986 Oscar dress (pictured above). What sets Cher apart...
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May 02, 2013
Madonna, Mackie, and Michael: Madonna's Iconic Fashion Exhibit
Read more →Last week, to showcase the eclectic inspiration behind her Material Girl line, the Macy's in Century City, Los Angeles, hosted a special one night only event- a retrospective of Madonna's most famous outfits. Only eight outfits were on display and Bob's glamorous dress was a fan favorite! For two hours, fans got a chance to get up close and personal with some of the singer's iconic ensembles, including the incredible white pearl-encrusted Bob Mackie dress she wore to the 1991 Oscars. It was an epic night for Hollywood-- Madonna channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe with the form fitting Mackie, fur stole, sparkling jewels,...
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April 24, 2013
Wear It Well Wednesday: Everyday Wearable Art
Read more →It's time for another edition of Ask Margaux! Good day!How is everyone? It’s a great day here in PA, sunny and...
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April 17, 2013
Wear it Well Wednesday- Ask Margaux
Read more →Happy Wednesday, Mackinistas! This is the first of a weekly post that will be written each week just for you! You ask and I’ll answer. The content will vary based on your questions, thoughts, and concerns about fashion and style.I am here to help and offer suggestions and solutions! Recently, Donna reached out to me with a question that I thought was a great way to start things off. She mentioned that about a month ago she attended a wedding and her friend remarked on the new dress that Donna was wearing,“I like the style, but I don’t think...