The lovely Jane, wearing the two tone dress I made her for Ascot. What a handsome couple Jane and Mike are!
Here is Aku, my son's lovely partner in her Retro Rose dress which was admired by many at the wedding of her friend in the summer. Doesn't she look georgous?!
Here is Carol, having a dress rehearsal in her Mother of the Groom outfit, which is themed on a "Downton Abbey" type look. the wedding is in February 2017 and I am very much looking forward to updating the photos with ones taken on the day itself!
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What a fabulous photo of my best friend Maggie, wearing the dress I gave her for her birthday this year. You look amazing Maggie! xxx
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A very elegant Nancy, wearing the blue cobalt wool crepe dress I made for her for Christmas 2015. Nancy is wearing it with her fabulous hat for the NSPCC's "Hats On" charity luncheon at York Racecourse.
The lovely Catherine with her husband Adrian and very cute daughter Lucie at a wedding recently. Catherine is wearing one of my 1940's style dresses and was so pleased with it that she posted this lovely photo to Facebook.
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Tanya and Paul Adams at their Murder Mystery weekend at Burgh Island. Paul bought Tanya her coat for Valentine's Day after she had fallen in love with it at Goodwood Revival festival in September of last year. Tanya told me "We had our fantastic weekend away at Burgh Island and my Poiret Cocoon coat was just beautiful - I can't wait to wear it again. I felt so elegant and comfortable all at the same time and the quality is just wonderful!"
You do look great Tanya and I think you accessorised the coat to perfection! |
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Jane contacted me after reading an editorial in Living North magazine. She says "As a “second time “ bride, the thought of The Outfit, filled me with dread. I am a healthy woman, who has children and grandchildren and bridal publications are not so hot at helping a mature bride to find the ideal ensemble! Not having a huge amount of confidence, in spite of running two small side by side businesses, I needed help - and it came in the form of Leila Hallam who has oodles of
patience and a fabulous insight into what will suit your shape. I wore a beautiful dress to my wedding, not a wedding dress and the coat I wore created a complete “wow factor”! As we walked to and from Betty’s Tearooms in York, on the afternoon we married, I received so many compliments, I felt wonderful! Leila – many, many thanks!" 
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Jane from Huddersfield bought this Koos van den Akker dress 'Afrika' for her trip to New York in October 2015. Whilst there, she visited Koos & Co on Madison Avenue, where she told me she was treated like royalty by Puk, the lady who ran the boutique. Puk recognised the dress as a Koos design and commented that its interpretation was fantastic. A feather in my cap and a real confidence boost to Jane!
Many congratulations to Jane and Mike as well! They got married on 16 January. I had the pleasure of making Jane's wedding outifit, which I shall be showcasing on my website shortly. Watch this space.......
Many congratulations to Jane and Mike as well! They got married on 16 January. I had the pleasure of making Jane's wedding outifit, which I shall be showcasing on my website shortly. Watch this space.......
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Kirsten and Mark on their wedding day in Whitby. Kirsten said "The wedding was great, I felt wonderful in my dress! Thank you so much Leila!"
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Gillian and her lovely daughter Helen. Gillian said "The wedding was amazing and my outfit fabulous! So many compliments - just wonderful! Thank you Leila for the part you played!"
"Alice and I would like to say a huge thank you to Leila. My daughter had a specific look for her prom dress and after being put in touch with Leila, her idea started to take form. After our first visit, style, colour and fabric were chosen (so exciting!). A beautiful dress was made - we could not have asked for more. We were overjoyed with the finished look and Alice was voted Prom Queen 2015! Thank you again Leila!lick here to edit.
