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A Season to Shine

This winter, bask in the magic of seasonal trends, timeless glamour, and finding your beauty.

Article by Lesli Dacy

Photography by Leah Thomason Photography

Originally published in Boerne Lifestyle

I love beauty and I love art—the aesthetics, the meaning, and the way they intertwine. I believe I am capable of seeing beauty in everything because everything carries its own purpose, its own story.

What I love most about my work is the moment a client walks into the boutique and begins to share her needs, her hopes, or even her insecurities. When I look at her, I don’t just see a woman I’ve just met or an image to be filled in. I listen to her words and translate them into shapes, textures, colors, and designs that together begin to reflect who she truly is.

My gift is helping each woman discover what fits not only her body, but her personality. I’m looking for attire and accessories that bring out her light. She might even see herself differently. There is beauty in everyone, and I can help translate that beauty into a dress, a look, a reflection that makes her say, “That’s me.”

Now, during winter, it’s a time to celebrate. The air feels festive, the lights shimmer a little brighter, and every event becomes an opportunity to shine. Whether you are attending a fall or winter wedding as the mother of the bride, being honored at a gala, attending a fundraiser, or simply ringing in the New Year surrounded by friends, this is your time to sparkle.

This season, jewel tones are stealing the scene. Think about deep burgundies, radiant reds, rich emeralds, and shimmering ambers. Luxurious fabrics, such as lace, brocades, satin, and silk, are taking center stage, giving every gown a sense of depth, texture, and opulence. These details do not just whisper elegance—they scream it.

It’s also the perfect time to bring out your furs, sparkling accessories, and your favorite bold shade of lipstick (cherry is very much in again). If your celebration takes you to a snow-covered ranch, a glittering city ballroom, or even off to a sun-kissed holiday escape, winter invites you to embrace luxury and beauty in your own unique way.

Ultimately, a dress alone has no power. Hanging on a rack, it has no life, no voice. It becomes something only when you put it on; when you give it presence, movement, and light. In my boutique, every fitting is a small transformation. Sometimes it takes a few words, sometimes just a glance in the mirror, but then she finally sees what I have seen from the start. And even if she walks out without a purchase, she leaves with something far more valuable: confidence in herself. The knowledge that she can walk into any room or any store and recognize her own beauty.

That is the true art of elegance. That is the beauty I live to create. Especially during this time of year, when the magic of winter is all around. As invitations come in and celebrations unfold, step into the spotlight and let your style speak volumes. Celebrate the season. Celebrate beautifully. Celebrate you.

ldbridalboutique.com | 830-331-9232 | 412 River Rd., Ste. 104

Location Indulge Wine Bar | indulgetx.com

Models Julie Locke, Megan Aleman, Kristi Perez

Shop the Look

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Sachin & Babi | formal A-line gown in Burgundy Italian cloque, $1,062

Yochi NY | 22k gold-plated necklace with diamonds, $142

Mac Duggal | formal empire gown with embellished V-neck in Pale Pink Crepe, $750

Sachin & Babi | formal Empire gown in Leopard Print, $1,400

Yochi NY | 22k gold-plated chain cross with onyx and pearls, $156

Shiraleah | Pink clutch with feathers, $65

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Shiraleah | Black clutch with feathers, $65

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Yochi NY | 22k gold-plated chain cross with onyx and pearls, $156

LD Bridal | 18k gold-plated and diamonds long strand earrings, $50

Yochi NY | 22k gold-plated necklace with diamonds, $142

Yochi NY | 22k gold-plated big round beads and diamonds, $135

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Sachin & Babi | formal gown in Forest Green, $963

Jovani | formal gown in Cobalt Blue, $1,100

Diomi | fur in Black Fox, $650

Jovani | formal gown in Cranberry Red with diamond cuffs, $1,206

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