Showing posts with label Style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Style. Show all posts

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Fall and Winter Bridesmaids

A while back I was helping a friend come up with design ideas for her winter wedding. Rustic weddings are so popular lately as is giving your bridesmaids individuality. Well I thought it would be so beautiful and adorable to put a little twist on the bridesmaids traditional attire for a fall or winter wedding. To keep it in the rustic category what if you had all of your best girls wear a cream lacy or girly type dress of their choosing. They could be long sleeved or sleeveless that way they are comfortable and the girls could show their own style, like this:

All dresses from Lulus

Or, like my original thought, have them wear matching, or mismatched sweater dresses in your winter wedding. Or lace, velvet or even sequined dresses! Wouldn't that be so cute?? They could even wear colored or dark tights and adding a metallic gold or silver skinny belt to a lot of these would top the outfit off perfectly. Here are a couple examples in mostly neutral colors to give you an idea, but you could do this in any color, any material, any embellishment. The idea is to really think out of the box for your bridesmaids especially if you want your wedding to be original. Also, this could save your ladies a lot of money as almost every single dress is well under $100 and if it isn't you could find a version of it for the price range I am sure, not to mention they would be totally comfortable. Can't you just imagine these beautiful and cozy dresses paired with some adorable heels, and a gorgeous bouquet?? Here are my picks:








Dresses - Victorias Secret



Monday, August 29, 2011

Trend - Brooch Bouquets

Ever since Miranda Lambert was married this spring I have noticed she started a trend of having your bridal bouquet made from antique brooches. It is an interesting take on something that has otherwise been pretty standard for years. I think it is great because it allows a way to add a lot of sentiment if you are able to use any family pieces in it. It will also last forever and can become a piece of art and a memento from your wedding. You could even pass it down to your children someday! Also, it allows you to add colors that you may not typically be able to achieve from traditional flowers. Though it is super 'blingy' and often very spendy to have made, I don't like that it misses the whole big fluffy bouquet thing that I personally love. But I do love love love the ones that are combined with silk flowers, fabric and feathers because it adds volume and texture but still has that something vintage, sentimental and sparkly vibe. What is your take on the brooch bouquets? Here are a few of my picks from Etsy, and below the girl that started it all Mrs. Blake Shelton.




I love that as I am looking at her photo her song just came on T.V.! =)
Image found here.



Has more fabric than bling but I love the combination.
Bouquet found here.



Monochromatic, DIY, very vintage version
Bouquet found here.



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FAVORITE
Bouquet found here.



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A different kind of color combination.
Bouquet found here.



LOVE the gold leaves.
Bouquet found here.




Another favorite, beautiful for a fall wedding.
Bouquet found here.

Friday, August 26, 2011

From Design to Reality!

Last year I designed an inspiration board for one of my best friend's weddings. She planned one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen! From vintage and feminine centerpieces, her grandmother's collection of hankies as favors, to a romance filled ceremony she didn't miss one detail! It was so breathtaking and I was so excited to help design it and be a part of her special day. So here is the inspiration board titled Vintage Blush Romance from one year ago, followed by the board of the actual day. I threw in a few gorgeous photos from their wedding as well done by Anna Jaye Photography. Brittany made the most stunning of brides!

Inspiration


The actual wedding!
























Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Stylish Blogger Award!!

I am so honored that my friend and old co-worker Jenna, chose my personal blog and this one for the:

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This is my first blogging award ever, and 2 all at once! So awesome! Jenna's blog jennacaps is all about beauty and more, she even posts video tutorials, so I highly suggest you check it out. After only a few posts I have been entertained and learned a lot from this lady. Doesn't get much better! Thank you!! 

So the rules of the award are to list 7 facts about yourself and tag 7 other stylish blogs with this special award. It is going to be hard to pick 7 interesting things..hmmm but here it goes!

1. I have a serrrrrrrrriiiiioooous sweet tooth! I mean SERIOUS!! As in, my favorite things that I crave often are Blizzards and frozen hot chocolates from Dairy Queen, any type of ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, sugary cereals like Trix, Cap'n Crunch Berries, Cocoa Puffs...more and candy.

2. I am a coffee addict and my addiction really is not just to caffeine but really good coffee like caramel machiattos, caramel sauce white mochas, peppermint white mochas, and in the fall pumpkin spice white mochas. I often wonder how much more in shape I would look if I could cut this out! But sadly I am surely addicted and my motto is, if I have no other unhealthy addictions in life, I can have this ONE thing most mornings. The sad part is I also hooked my hubby even though it is sort of fun at the same time to have the same addiction =) I just feel a little guilty for dragging him into this too.

3. I am really good at video games. I mean like reaaaallly good especially for a girl. I have played them my whole life, grew up having a Nintendo and Super Nintendo in my room and just loved to play. My all time favorite games are the original Super Mario Bros 3, Mario Kart for Wii, and Tetris for Super Nintendo, and yes I will most likely kick your butt at all of those. 

4. I have seen every single Lifetime Movie ever made, and probably at least twice. Yes, I love my movies, especially my girly ones and Lifetime is just my fave. I grew up watching them with my Mom and it has just been something special I like to turn on while working on my computer and doing homework, or having a lazy day with a girlfriend or Mom and Sis. There really is nothing better in the world to me then having one of my previous listed addictions of coffee, being lazy in my pjs, curled up on the couch with a movie. I don't think I could name a favorite movie, but generally the ones filmed from 1996-2000 are my favorites.

5. I have a couple of big dreams on my life to do list including buying a house and starting a family. I am sooooo anxious to start having children with my amazing husband, but I really am fighting that urge until  a couple of things get sorted out first like graduating college, saving up a little, buying a house and traveling Europe. But whenever it happens I know there is nothing that will make me happier.

6. I am a little obsessed with music and movies. I love my celebrity news and gossip and my whole life I have wanted to be an artist but I also have always wanted to be an actress. That is why having my own show on HGTV would be the best of both worlds. I also get totally star struck! My favorite celebrities? Reese Witherspoon, Leonardo Dicaprio, Carrie Underwood, and Trey Songz.

7. My senses and memory are impeccable. My friend told me she learned in psychology class that I have what is called "hypersensitivity". I have great eye sight, hearing, and taste but more than anything my smell is crazy good. People call me a hound dog because I can smell things minutes before others can and I can distinguish what smells are easily. I am also very easily tickled and my touch is sensitive I guess you could say for example if someone is washing there hands in front of me I might get to the faucet and the water would burn my hands...always been this way. Also my memory is crazy, I am known to describe what you were wearing the first day I met you, I can remember scenes and visual imagery very well. I may not remember everything that was said at a particular moment but trust that I can remember what everything looked like. I often freak people out with this, and have memories of events that family members, friends, and loved ones hardly have a recollection of.


And now I will tag seven other stylish blogs with this award.

1. Love at First Quack  Follow my friend Brittany on the road to her wedding.
2. Zephyr Sarah a great family friend, is HANDS DOWN one of the most creative people I know, she is amazing and was the photographer for our wedding which you can see pics of under the wedding tab. Check her out!
2. Dirt-Cheap-Chic My friend Megan from high school and her style blog all about fashion, photography and thriftiness. So awesome for a girl living on a budget!
3. Frills For Thrills Love my friend Sarah's blog about fashion, style, interior design and more. Her blog is truly inspiring, hilarious, fun to read and very popular!
4. Zipped Another awesomely popular style blog from a gal with awesome style in Seattle
5. Design Sponge Totally famous blog but I likey =)
6. Style Me Pretty Obviously you all know this one too, but if you don't. Just click and you will see why this blog is so famous for their style awesomeness.
7. Walks With Bella A sweet blog,  a little about weddings, a little about life but always cheery and heart felt.

Thanks again for my Style Award! I hope some of you other bloggers will see this and feel free to start it off by giving the award out to 7 blogs, it's fun!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

An Alice in Wonderland Themed Wedding Shower

Bringing Fantasy to life! 

A few co-bridesmaids, Mother, and of course MOH are planning a May Alice in Wonderland themed Wedding Shower at the Bride-to-be's request. This theme is pretty much every girl's dream. We are going to give her the tea party/shower of a lifetime! Dressing the part will be one of the main pieces to this equation. As the planners we will practically be walking decorations. I am sure it will make for a photo perfect day.

I have been styling outfits in my head in anticipation for the fun filled festivities. I know Brittany (bride-to-be) really wants to keep her ensemble as close to Alice's as possible with a little bit of a modern twist. With Tim Burton's box office hit, Alice in Wonderland-inspired clothing is really everywhere you turn your head. Finding these outfits was way easier than I could have imagined. Whether attending a themed party or not, I think taking some cues from the style boards would add a little fun and fantasy to any gal's wardrobe. After all I found everything in regular shopping sites and just threw them together, so the pieces are in fact in style!

I don't know if I can say I have a favorite. I have been the Queen of Hearts twice for Halloween, once making my costume by hand, and it turned out fabulous! I will most likely either go as a regular tea party attendee or do a little bit of a Mad Hatter inspired look. No matter what, I think the key to selecting an outfit for a day spent in Wonderland is to pick crazy, romantic, fun, wild, uber girly, and historic inspired items to complete your outfit. So what do you think? If you were an attendee what would you wear? And what Alice inspired ensemble do you think would look best on our petite and curvacious blonde, bombshell bride Brittany?!















Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Style Steal - Julianne Hough

I am very excited to introduce a new type of blog topic called "Style Steal". If there is a look I find that I love, or you love and have sent to me for inspiration, I will recreate the look for MUCH MUCH less! How awesome is that?! We can all take a cue from the celebrities when it comes to fashion from time to time, but of course most of us don't have their budget, as a matter of fact I am sure they don't even know what a budget is!

So to kick off the premiere of Style Steals I have chosen one of my personal style icons, Julianne Hough. Isn't she just adorable?!? She is wearing a very romantic and feminine little number. Casual enough for shopping as she is doing, but also dressy enough for going out with friends or your lover boy, or girl (no need to leave anyone out here). My favorite pieces are the lace skirt and this gorgeous pink, caramel and gold bag (I want!) You can find the pricing info and where to find the items below. This look really is a style steal!

Style Steal - Julianne Hough

Lace Shirt: $33.00 - Lulus
Lace Skirt: $28.00 - Lulus
Bag: $43.00 - Lulus
Gladiator Sandals: $19.80 - Forever 21
Belt: $9.50 - Charlotte Russe
Sunglasses: $5.80 - Forever 21
Hat: $28.00 - Nordstrom

Don't forget, you can email me with a look you would like recreated as a style steal by special request, just email me! Be on the lookout for more style steals coming up. I will also be doing them for menswear, for something a little different!

Spring Dress Style Fashion Image







Spring Dress Style Fashion Image