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Win two Vouchers to the value of R15 000 each towards your Wedding Gown at the Oakfield Farm Expo. ►
Troukoors se Trouroktendense vir 2017 ►
Trouroktendense gee jou gewoonlik ’n idee van watter nuwe roksnitte geskik is vir die moderne bruid. Niko en Arnold van The Boys Couture gesels oor die nuutste modes wat gewild gaan wees dié jaar.
Die Global Village waarin ons leef kan maklik die indruk skep dat enigiets gepas is. Bruide het meer keuses as ooit tevore en dit raak soms moeilik om tred te hou met die nuutste trouroktendense.
Die beste plan en beginpunt is om eers op ’n styl te besluit wat by jou figuur pas. Vergeet onmiddellik van vrugtevorms, soos “ek is ’n peer of ’n druiwetros”. Maak ’n afspraak by ’n ontwerper of bruidsalon en pas verskillende tipe rokke aan. Die konsultant ken figure en weet wat goed sal lyk aan jou lyf.
Om dit makliker te maak, gee ons ’n paar van die nuutste trouroktendense vir 2017 en selfs 2018. Onwerpers werk altyd vooruit. Diep halslyne, v-vorms en oop neklyne bly gewild, maar hang af van die bruid se vorm en buustelyn. Dieselfde geld vir lae- en oopruglyne. Dit is baie mooi, sensueel en in die mode, maar kan maklik soos ’n soufflé lyk wat platgeval het.
Hierdie trouroktendense gaan koning kraai in 2017/2018:
DIE MEERMIN: Kan slegs gedra word deur slank, lang bruide en wys elke kurwe van die liggaam.
DIE A-LYN STYL: Hierdie styl werk aan die meeste tipe figure, van baie klein tot voller figure.
PRINSESBALROK: Altyd ’n gunsteling, maar kan maklik lyk of dit ’n sikloon in ontwikkelingstadium is. Hiervoor moet jy lank wees, maar kan voller of kleiner van figuur wees. Minder is meer. Dit bly tydloos en sjiek, maar jy wil nie gril vir jou rok oor tien jaar of hoor “hoe kon ma daardie rok gedra het” nie. Wees altyd versigtig vir te veel materiaal – jy is ’n vrou, mooi en uniek, nie ’n “tent” nie.
Kleur speel natuurlik ’n groot rol op die spesiale dag. Gelukkig is die era van: “Dit moet wit wees my kind,” verby. Die nuuste internasionale trouroktendense is baie beter. Kleure, soos blush, sjampanje, ligte sjerrie of vleeskleur is hoogmode. Dit kan versag word met sagte kant en ivoorkleurige of sagte wit lae material wat bo-oor gebruik word. Die gedagte is om ’n nuwe, of jou eie, kleur te skep vir jou dag. ’n Bruid met ’n ligte vel, lyk semi-dood in wit, soos ’n bruid met ’n blas vel lyk asof sy geelsig het in ’n roomkleurige rok.
Kant is voor in die ry as dit by detail kom. Vir die wat van blink hou, voeg dit gerus by, maar wees versigtig om nie in ’n Kersboom te verander nie.
Moue wat uit sagte fyn kant gemaak is bly gewild, maar moet perfek pas. Tradisioneel is dit gebruik op grond van kultuur of geloofsoortuigingsredes. In 2017 word moue gebruik om sagte vel te verbloem of om hitte te gee. Die meeste trouplekke het lugreëling, so moue is opsioneel en ’n persoonlike keuse.
Die belangrikste raad wat ons vir ’n bruid kan gee, is om vroegtydig die regte onderklere en skoene te koop. Onthou dat jou skoene nie presies by die rokkleur hoef te pas nie. Maak dan jou afspraak met die ontwerper of bruidsalon. Neem jou idees saam en wys die spesialis waarvan jy hou. Pas verskillende rokke aan, nie net die wat jy dink jy wil hê nie, dit is dikwels nie wat jou op jou mooiste sal laat lyk nie. Ander style gee insig en verander die manier waarop jy na jouself kyk. Bepaal altyd eers die styl en kleur, dan kan jy besluit oor detailsoos kant, krale, watter tipe sluier, juwele en afronding.
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July Winter Special Guaranteed R14 000 Quotation ►
Due to the Public demand of our June Special - Let The Boys Couture Design your Ultimate Wedding Gown.
As “Our extended Special, July Winter Offer”, we Guarantee a quotation of R14 000 for your Ultimate Wedding Gown.
Secure your Limited Consultation by booking, before 31 July’16 via e-mail , webpage or mobile +27 81 465 7074 and pay your 25% holding deposit of R3 500
The Boys Couture are Designers, hence every garment gets designed and accessed on its own merit and according to the clients specific needs and criteria.
For your convenience visit our website: www.theboys.co.za or Facebook page ‘theboyscouture’
You wont regret the opportunity to invest in a consultation with us. It is never to early to start with the planning of your dress.
A consultation takes about 90 minutes and we are available from Mondays to Sundays, 9am to 4pm. A consultation fee of R250.00 is payable. With our July Winter Special we have already discounted your consultation with 50% , to only R125.00 when you make your booking before 31 July 2016.
It is advisable that a consultation is booked well in advance of the function date. Remember always work backwards from the wedding date, at least 4 to 8 months.
Our Process with your consultation:
Measurements are taken and a body double is determined.
Inspirational ideas and styles from the clients perspective are taken into consideration and discussed.
A basic draft of the correct style is agreed upon.
Fabric and detail are discussed in broad terms.
A quotation on our Winter special is given after the consultation and valid for 7 days
The quotation includes a basic design concept and labour fee, excluding all fabric and detail costs. This is to the benefit of the client enabling her to choose her own fabric. Countless fabrics and different detail is available at the retailers.
The Boys assist and advise the client with the selection. You ultimately decide what you want to spend on the wedding dress.
We would love to assist you with your wedding dress, book your personal consultation as soon as possible and we will take care of your wedding stress and design your ultimate gown.
Kindly liaise with us telephonically or via email to schedule your consultation.
Wedding Wishes - Niko and Arnold
Visit our website www.theboys.co.za ,follow and Like us on Facebook, 489a Puccini Street, Constantia Park, Pta
Winter Warmer June Show Special from the Monticasino Bridal Fair SA Expo ►
Thank you for visiting our stand at Monticasino’s Bridal Fair SA.
Due to a Show demand - Let The Boys Couture Design your Ultimate Wedding Gown.
As a “Show Special, June Winter Offer”, we Guarantee a quotation of R14 000 for your Ultimate Wedding Gown.
Secure your Limited Consultation by booking, before 30 June’16 via e-mail , webpage or mobile +27 81 465 7074 and pay your 25% holding deposit of R3 500 before 30 June’16.
Our offices: 489a Puccini Street, Constantia Park, Pretoria.
A consultation takes about 90 minutes and we are available from Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 4pm and Sundays/Public Holidays, 9pm to 11am.
A consultation fee of R250.00 is payable. Have your show brochure at hand with the appointment and our 50% discount will apply.
It is advisable that a consultation is booked well in advance of the function date. Remember always work backwards from the wedding date, at least 3 to 8 months.
A quotation is given after the consultation.
The quotation includes a basic design concept and labour fee, excluding all fabric and detail costs.
This is to the benefit of the client enabling her to choose her own fabric. Countless fabrics and different detail is available at the retailers
The Boys Couture assist and advise the client with the selection. We will even give you our 10% off all Fabric purchased at the retailers
You ultimately decide what you want to spend on the wedding dress.
Looking forward to seeing you again and working with you to create your ultimate wedding gown.
The Wedding Expo JHB TicketPro Dome 12 & 13 Mrt'16 ►
Thank you from Jade and Hendrik ►
'Hi Boys "Thanks once again for my stunning dress. It would never have been THE DRESS without you guys and of course your mom's help.
You can have only been kind to me and really gave me so much advice, you'll always have a very special place in my heart and I'll never forget the seeds you planted deep in my heart.
May you always be blessed and keep putting smiles on lady's faces.
Love Jade" - you're very welcome and congratulations again you guys looked stunning, The Boys Couture www.theboys.co.za
Summer Shoot 2015 ►
We had an amazing summer shoot at home and in the garden - please view the gallery page
Jacarandafm - Good Morning Angels Matric Dance Special ►
GMA Matric Dance Special
Published: 9 Sep 2015, 7:17 a.m. by Bronwyn Hardick -
Making Matriculants' Cinderella and Prince Charming moments come true with the help of Niko and Arnold from "The Boys"
Karabo Lekobane from Munsieville, Krugersdorp
Niko and Arnold from "The Boys"
The Boys are proudly South African designers based in Pretoria and have been in the fashion, styling and beauty industry for 20 years, specialising in Wedding and Evening Couture. They want Karabo to look and feel like a princess on her big day and have invited her to visit their studio in Pretoria for a free consultation and figure analysis. They will then shop with Karabo for the perfect fabric, then design and make her dream dress to the value of R20,000!
Karabo stays in a two roomed house in Munsieville township outside Krugersdorp. She lives in the house with her mom and four siblings – as well as her aunt, uncle and their five children. She is a hard working young lady. Her performance at school is very impressive – especially when you think of her situation. She was awarded the academic achiever certificate for the first six months of 2015. She studies very hard because she wants to become a doctor. Karabo braves through any tribulations and has a positive outlook on life. I know her from our church. Karabo sings in the choir and she is in the leadership of the youth group (Redeemed youth). Karabo would never complain, but I know she would love to go to her schools' matric farewell and I know that her family cannot afford a new dress. Could you please help to show this hardworking young lady, that her efforts are noticed and that she is very special indeed, by helping us find a dress for her.
Wedding Expo 2015 The Dome ►
August Spoil ►
Visit us this month at The Wedding Expo ►
Mandela Day - 67 Exclusive Consultations ►
The Boys are exclusively offering 67 consultations
for Matric Dance Dresses as well as Bridal Wear.
Contact us through our website www.theboys.co.za with your information to schedule an appointment.
The Wedding Expo JHB Coca-Cola Dome 22 & 23 Aug ►
We are sponsoring a dream dress for one of the lucky brides at the Wedding Expo. Be sure to visit our stand and watch our wedding dresses on the ramp, see you all and read more on the blog http://www.wedding-expo.co.za/category/national-exhibitor-news/
Spring summer 2016 ►
Courtesy of Fashion Snoops
Fashion Snoops’ Spring/Summer 16 Color Forecast identifies five key palettes: Backyard, Soft Nostalgia, Seaside, Desert Bloom and Heirlooms. Soft Nostalgia plays the most important role with a continuation of pastels that become notably more saturated. Desert Bloom refreshes the notion of neutrals with new base tones and enticing fashion colors that offer a new perspective. The full report is available in the WeConnectFashion Trend Shop.
SEASIDE - VIBRANT MID TONES PALETTE
Seaside is presented as a vibrant selection of mid-tones. Bubblegum pink plays an essential role, while newer shades of Coral and Melon are influenced by pink and grapefruit casts. Orchid and Aqua are offered as emerging fashion colors. Custard is lively, yet not overly saturated, shade of yellow. Chartreuse is introduced as a new lime.
Coral is a new pink this season, with salmon undertones.
HEIRLOOM - JEWEL TONES PALETTE
Jewel tones remain relevant for Spring/Summer 2016 with a new offering of Heirlooms. Red and green continue to play the most significant roles, including familiar shades of dark Burgundy and brighter Ruby. Green becomes more influenced by blues with Evergreen and Dark Teal colors. While Navy progresses as an influential base color, Indigo offers a new alternative. Grape purple is featured as a new fashion color.
After much success in recent seasons, burgundy is back for Spring.
Indigo presents a strong option somewhere in between navy and cobalt.
Dark Teal offers a new fashion color that adds newness especially to retro looks.
DESERT BLOOM - NEUTRALS PALETTE
The Desert Bloom color palette combines earthy neutrals along with emerging fashion colors. Base hues of Khaki, Hazy Taupe and Twine are enlivened by richer bases like Dark Roast and Olive. Red casted Rust and orange casted Copper both play influential roles, while Marigold is a yellow with significant orange influence. Persimmon keeps the palette lively et to pink and orange casts. Cooler hues include Soldier Blue, Moonstone and Pine.
Persimmon combines desert orange with pink for a sunset fashion color.
Hazy Taupe brings a darker grey casted neutral into the spectrum.
Moonstone Blue is an exciting new fashion color in the Desert Bloom palette.
SOFT NOSTALGIA - PASTELS PALETTE
Soft Nostalgia addresses pastels as one of the most important groups of the season, lead notably by Blue Hydrangea. Chambray offers a greyer, saturated blue alternative. Pink is a focus from saturated mid-tones of Peony to whitened Ice Pink, peach tinted Rose Champagne and purple casted Lilac. Other fashion pastels include more saturated hues of Wisteria purple, Lemon Chiffon and Sea Glass green. Neutral base tones include a fleshy Buff, utility Ecru and Bone. Dust complements Soft Nostalgia as this season’s exclusive grey.
Blue Hydrangea is easily the most essential pastel of the season, lending a soft commercial appeal.
Lemon Chiffon brings yellow to the pastel range with creamy undertones.
BACKYARD - BRIGHTS PALETTE
Backyard brights offer a lively conversation anchored by warm and cool hues. Green plays a pivotal role in both Spring Green and a brighter shade of Grass, while Canary offers a brightly saturated yellow. Red progresses forward with Candy Apple as a key color. Another popular commercial option is Electric Blue, while Periwinkle really brings something new to the table. Though orange generally downtrends, Clementine remains.
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The Wedding Expo 2017
Bridal Shoot 2017
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Bridal Shoot 2015
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