# Being the Bridal Store Black Sheep in the Houston Art World

**By Natalie Harris** · 2016-08-27

When I first considered Silver Street Studios as the home for the showroom, I thought I'd be a complete black sheep.  After all, I wasn't a painter or photographer.  No matter, as I'd already embraced the sense of being the outlier in the wedding industry, too.  I'd thought of myself more as a product manufacturer, but once I surrounded myself with this community of artists, I better realized my identity as an artist as well.  The atmosphere challenges one to innovate.  Demands it.  So as it turns out, I _absolutely_ belong here...and adore it.

I wanted to share the images from the Renegade Shootout (more about that next time!) that highlighted our creative atmosphere.  

What you see here are amazing works by my resident artist neighbors at [Silver Street Studios](http://silverstreethouston.com/gallery/ "Silver Street Studios") in the Washington Avenue Arts District:

(With thanks to [Endless Exposures Photography](http://www.endless-exposures.com/ "Endless Exposures Photography"), [Ronnie Bliss Photography](http://ronniebliss.com/ "Ronnie Bliss Photography"), [Styled by Kelsey V](http://styledbykelseyv.com/ "Styled by Kelsey V") and [Updo Gypsy](http://www.taylorsouthard.com/ "Updo Gypsy Beauty"))

(Additional art credits pending)

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Savannah in "[Jacqueline](http://damsel-white-label.myshopify.com/products/11412-jacqueline "Jacqueline")" (Shown red, available other colors).  Flower crowns by [Bark & Beam](https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarkandBeam "Bark & Beam") available in studio

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![](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0242/8067/files/Ronnie_Izon_-_houston-wedding-photographer-ronnie-bliss-267_grande.JPG?v=1472254522)

"[Lydia](http://damsel-white-label.myshopify.com/products/11503-lydia "Lydia")", arrangement by [Haute Flowers](http://www.hauteflowersandfinds.net/ "Haute Flowers")

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(Above) Artist: [Angela Fabbri](http://silverstreethouston.com/gallery/angela-ball/ "Angela Fabbri"), Brandy (of [Authentically B](https://authenticallyb.com/ "Authentically B")) in "[Sienna](http://damsel-white-label.myshopify.com/products/11506-sienna "Sienna")" with "MJ" chain fringe jewelry.  Brooch bouquets by [Mococulture](http://mococulture.com/ "Mococulture")

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(Above) Artist: [Lisa Hardcorn](http://silverstreethouston.com/gallery/lisa-hardcorn/ "Lisa Hardcorn"), Bouquet [Flower Vibes](http://flowervibes.com/ "Flower Vibes")

and more fun just around our creative campus:

![](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0242/8067/files/2016-07-08_0219_grande.jpg?v=1472260344)![](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0242/8067/files/Ronnie_Izon_-_houston-wedding-photographer-ronnie-bliss-218_grande.JPG?v=1472262441)

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"[Charlotte](http://damsel-white-label.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/11504-charlotte "Charlotte")" swiss dot gown with "[Blondie](http://damsel-white-label.myshopify.com/collections/accessories/products/j115a-blondie-crop-jacket "Blondie")" capelet

![](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0242/8067/files/Ronnie_Izon_-_houston-wedding-photographer-ronnie-bliss-260_grande.JPG?v=1472262285)

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Amy in "[Poe](http://damsel-white-label.myshopify.com/products/21402-poe "Poe")"

[Drop me a line](http://www.damselwhitelabel.com/Contact.html "Contact me ") for an appointment to visit our studio showroom, shop the collection, and talk about all the fun we offer in making your gown uniquely yours.

\- Natalie

**Tags:** houston bridal gowns, houston bridal store, houston wedding dress, Renegade shootout

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> Source: [Renegade Bridal & Dye Lab](https://www.renegadebridal.com/blogs/renegadebride/houston-bridal-store-silver-street-studios)