{Looks Under $500} Spanish Style Bridal Ensemble

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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 [...]

Sustainable & Economical: Wear-Again Bridesmaid Attire

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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 [...]

Ban.Do Black Label ~ The Couture Collection

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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 [...]

Ida Sjöstedt Spring 2010 Collection

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Ida Sjöstedt is a Swedish based designer whose design philosophy is “tasteful kitsch or tongue-in-cheek elegance”. Her aim is to “create beautiful, sexy clothes for women who don’t take dressing up too seriously –and who see fashion as something fun rather than as a must”.  These wedding dresses remind me of happy spring with their fresh and dreamy [...]

Lo Boheme Vintage Inspired Hair Accessories

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I love, love Lo Boheme hair accessories, based in beautiful San Diego, CA. Their vintage inspired hairpieces are super chic. Lo Boheme offers a made to order option where you build your own hairpiece by choosing your shape, size, color, and accents. You can also custom order your very own unique piece or simply get one [...]

Priscilla of Boston Partners With HP For New App

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The marriage of style and technology so often bears wonderful progeny, and the case of Priscilla of Boston Bridal Salon’s partnership with Hewlett-Packard is no exception. A chic lineup of HP TouchSmart computers sporting a custom-designed application are on hand at Priscilla of Boston’s newest salon here in San Jose, California, to help you find the wedding [...]

Johanna Johnson 2010 Collection

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Just in case you have not yet feasted your eyes on the glamorous Johanna Johnson collection, I wanted to showcase one of my favorite wedding gown and accessory designers out there. The 2010 Zepphora collection was inspired by the 20′s and 30′s old-world glamour era, with vintage-style gowns featuring Swarovski crystals, heavy platinum tones and [...]

The Dessy Group 2010 Collection

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Today I wanted to feature the fabulous Dessy Group 2010 Collection and their super cool interactive website. If you haven’t already, check out their Flip Book where you can flip pages, zoom, save and print out your favorite 2010 styles. I love the interactive color palette tools and coordinated wedding party suggestions as you’re browsing the site. Also very helpful: [...]

A Classy Boudoir Photography Session

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I can’t think of a more special and romantic gift for your husband or fiancé than a classy boudoir photo shoot of sexy you! Boudoir photography is an elegant, sexy style of photography inspired by classic pinup-photos–with you as the subject–for sharing with your special someone. It’s really [...]

{Rainy Day Fashion} Rain Boots ~ Part 2

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Here’s part 2 of my wedding rain boot fashion post…for that special day that just happens to be a rainy one. Rain boots come in many fun and funky styles, colors and patterns. Choose from plain solid colors, polka dots, animal prints, florals, themed designs, checkered, or plaid patterns. Boot heights also vary but I prefer the classic tall or mid-calf [...]