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I wanted to introduce the new Christian Dior 2011 Cruise Collection. It’s inspired by La Nouvelle Vague (French New Wave). All the candy colors used make this collection so feminine and vibrant, I simply love it! My favorites are the super sexy mini dresses…very sixties-chic. The Galliano romance couture gowns are also very exquisite; with corset shaped tops and the flow of beautiful silk organza beneath. Adorable!
{Photos via Style}
Attention brides: all this month, you can enter to win Alfred Angelo’s “Wedding Dress Diva” contest. How do you win? Just submit a video strutting your stuff and showing off your inner diva, and let Alfred Angelo know why you deserve the ultimate star treatment. Grand prize includes:
Alfred Angelo says:
“We’re looking for brides-to-be with chutzpah, and a penchant for finding themselves in front of a camera. Think you can out ‘DIVA’ thousands of other brides to be crowned the second Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress Diva? Here’s your chance!”
Head over to http://www.alfredangelo.com/WeddingDressDiva for more information. Best of luck!
Here’s my second bridal ensemble under $500, this time for the bohemian bride. This boho style bridal look has earthy tones with a copper and peach color scheme. My initial inspiration was the DKNYC Empire Waist Dress which reminds me of Aida Coronado’s Eco Wedding Collection that I really like. Check out the complete list of items with prices at the bottom of this post. Have a great weekend everyone!
- DKNYC Sleeveless Empire Waist Tiered Maxi Wedding Dress via Macy’s for $119
- Tangerine Sequin Headband or Halo from Untamed Petals via Etsy for $42
- Copper Cuff Bracelet from String Beadz via Etsy for $59
- Raffia Rose Capri Sandals Style# 26421 from JCrew for $98
- Peachy Copper Leaf Earrings from Violet Bella via Etsy for $18
- Rose Mohair Warm Shawl from Trendy Knitting via Etsy for $75
Today I came across these unique jeweled bracelets from Tied Up Memories via Etsy and I fell in love with all of them! These bangels remind me of pretty little clusters of vintage brooches, but you get to wear them on your wrist! They are all made out of antique brass hinged cuffs, vintage charms, rhinestones, gemstones and jewels, with adorable designs. Such great finds all in one bracelet. Their barrette collection is also super cute! Any of these beautiful pieces would make a great gift for your bridesmaids or for yourself as a unique piece to complete your bridal ensemble. They are just my style with their whimsical and shabby chic flair!
{Photos by Tied Up Memories}
If you’re in the NYC area don’t miss the grand opening of the first ever J.Crew bridal boutique at 769 Madison Avenue in New York City. Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings, will host the launch party on Wednesday, June 2. View the party invite here for more details. Martha Stewart Weddings & J.Crew have also teamed up to bring you a chance to win a fantasy wedding wardrobe trip if you can’t make the launch party.
Below are the J.Crew bridal gowns for Spring 2011, they are simply adorable, I love all the vintage and feminine details!
{Photos from J.Crew’s Wedding Lookbook}
While scouring our wonderful Wishpot Wedding Expert’s profiles, I noticed that many of the experts had fabulous vintage or vintage inspired pieces on their wish lists. To make your wedding attire unique, use vintage items such as veils, earrings, or even shoes. One-of-a-kind pieces are sure to make you look and feel like royalty on your special day. To keep track of all of the great vintage items you find, create a vintage inspired wish list. If you get distracted while assembling your guest list and find yourself shopping online, throw your new vintage finds into your list. It will help to inspire you as you continue in your wedding preparations.
A great way to infuse your wedding dress with style is with a vintage inspired veil. Amorology Weddings, one of our wedding experts, spotted an adorable vintage veil, like this Wedding White Faschinator Veil found on Etsy. If a veil is not your style, try a headband, like this fabulous Feather Headband. Visit their site frequently for unique items for your wedding.
Throw on a distinctive necklace and add an element of vintage glamour to your wedding dress. Pair fabulous necklace, like this White Seed Bead Necklace, with a simple strapless dress and prepare to dazzle your husband-to-be.
Take a note from our experts and incorporate a few vintage inspired pieces into your wedding wardrobe. Visit our Wishpot Wedding Blog for more great ideas for your big day!
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The Zinke Summer & Fall 2010 Collection is so versatile and super sexy; with their mix-n-match concept you can express your own sexy fashion and taste. Zinke describes their line as “a young-minded, fashion-forward label of intimates and loungewear.” Zinke is the creation of sisters Arin Robinson and Jessie Zinke, and their blog is absolute amazing, packed full of beautiful inspirational boards. Check it out here!
{Photos by Zinke Design}
I was inspired by this great post from DIY Bride for a contest on doing a bridal ensemble under $500. In today’s economy brides are seeking fashionable and trendy looks for their wedding without having to break the bank. There are some great, inexpensive finds out there; it’s just a matter of taking the time to look and shop around. Make sure you set up a budget–in this case $500 for your whole bridal look, from head to toe–and stay on track when you’re shopping for your items. Here’s my first bridal ensemble under $500, a Spanish-styled look for a bride on a budget! Check out the entries for the contest here for more ideas and other great looks under $500.
- Hammered Soft Satin Tiered Gown with Cap Sleeves by David’s Bridal for $215
- Ivory Birdcage Veil with Vintage Magenta Flower by WeddingAisle via Etsy for $89
- Our Path Together Bracelet Sterling Silver with Tiny Pearls by EmmaAlisonDesigns via Etsy for $44
- Elke - Fushia Luster Satin Platform Pumps by Nina Shoes via Zappos for $89
- Bella Luna, Mother of Pearl and Silver FIligree Earrings by luxedeluxe via Etsy for $59
Purely Alfred Angelo
Green weddings are all the rage, and with yesterday being Earth Day, there were some great environmentally friendly wedding planning ideas buzzing throughout the wedding blogs. I hope you were inspired for your own wedding planning! You probably already know what a great eco-friendly tool a personal wedding website can be, especially with WedShare’s 100% carbon-neutral matching stationery offer. But there are plenty other ways you can make an impression on your guests and not the environment.
Here’s a recent trend: “remaid” your maids! That’s right, select your bridesmaids dresses with rewearability–is that a word?–as a priority. Take Alfred Angelo’s latest line of bridesmaid attire, Purely Alfred Angelo. It’s a collection of wear-again dresses for your bridesmaids that are made with eco-friendly cotton and silk.
Alfred Angelo spokesperson Barb Pflaumer says “the dresses are intended to be worn dressed up or casual. Simply add a few accessories to your eco-friendly style, and you’re “remaid” for a day at the office, a weekend of shopping or a dressy evening out.”
Choosing dresses that can live on after the big day is not only more sustainable, it’s more of a value for the wearer. So give it some consideration when selecting your girls’ attire.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Photo Credit: Product image by Alfred Angelo
The new ban.do black label couture collection is now available! Each one of these hair pieces is one of a kind or limited edition; they are super chic and beautifully handmade using vintage materials and embellishments. The inspiration behind this exclusive collection is a combination of old Hollywood glamour and current trends. The girls over at ban.do even include a handwritten haiku for each one of these adorably named hair pieces. Check out the ban.do website for the complete black label collection…I’m sure these won’t last too long before they’re all gone! Check out some of my favorite pieces below.
BTW….do you recognize the model? Yep, it’s the talented singer Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy. Love her music!
{Photography by Angela Kohler}
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