TREASURE HUNT: Couture Lab

A custom made black antique mesh half panel dress could be an interesting detail to a brides wedding style.   It's shown here over a black slip dress but I'm wondering, for a little more punch, what it would look like over a ivory or grey satin slip dress?

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Morgane Le Fay: Fall 2011 collection

Morgane Le Fay Fall 2011 collection is out in stores now. Are you a bride to be that's possibly drowning with all wedding fluff around you? Feeling a little lost with the typical dress hunting? If so, you might find some comfort at Morgan Le Fay, where you are sure to find that unique, unfussy, offbeat yet elegant dress. From this sneak peak, I can see there are plenty of goodies for all, especially winter brides, as I see a couple of lovely outerwear designs that could compliment any wedding dress.

WEDDING DETAILS: Confetti

Forget the rice, how about these vintage paper lovebirds shower to the newlyweds with?

Hope you're enjoying the posts this week while I'm away on vacation. In the meantime I'm posting about our Switzerland vacation over here. So pop on over........

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PAPER GOODS: Studio Fludd

Graphic, modern, wedding invites in aqua and blue created by Venice based designers, Studio Fludd.

My favorite detail is the burst of confetti, it screams celebration and seems to be a theme in their work.
Keep your eye on this new little studio, I think their on to something...

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Ladies on Style

Advanced Style: Age and Beautyfrom Ari Cohen on Nowness.com.

These fab stylish ladies prove that beauty and style gracefully comes with age.

little weekly finds.......

Sofia Coppola has confirmed the date and I'm sure it will be a dreamy wedding at this location.
More importantly, what will she wear? How about a flashback to her 1st wedding?
(I have to admit, I still have the same clipping of her 1st wedding in my sketchbook, it's the only wedding inspiration I ever tore out of a magazine from like forever ago)
Beautiful cake recipe video
Polaroid bride and groom
1920's vintage & Edwardian era wedding dresses

gift boxes

two stunning Zach Posen designs at 70% off here & here

red polka dot dress for a summer wedding

style like Stealing Beauty

love these leather cord bangles
paper flowers

A. and I are off for August vacation. Yahoo!

Off to Switzerland for some outdoor, mountain, adventure but don't fret I have plenty of goodies lined up for next week.

Be back soon...

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ACCESSORIES: whichgoose Esty Shop

Sweet flowers for your hair or maybe a crown of velvet leaves for the more nature lover bride to be.

Flora not your thing? Then how about a romantic french inspired cap veil? 

Which reminds me of this whimsical french bride look.


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WEDDING STYLE: 1930s Art Deco Decadence

Art Deco Decadence meets Goth.

Feast your eyes on stylist, Katie Shillingford, custom, pale grey, slashed, chiffon dress.

And I have to say, she really pulls it off the look. Pink hair and all.

Divine.

To read more about her wedding head here.

(Photography by Amy Gwatkin)

FLOWER SPOTLIGHT: Amy Merrick

There's a new florist in town! This morning I stumbled upon, Brooklyn based floral designer, Amy Merrick, who has launched her new, beautiful site this week.  I was sold at the starting home page, it's some serious floral eye candy.  She creates eloquent arrangements for weddings and events throughout the northeast. So if your a NYC or Tri-State area brides to be, ya might wanna check her out. 

Being the flower fanatic that I am, there's nothing better then starting out the morning with pretty little flowers. I highly suggest you check it out, even if you're not planning a wedding or event.

Just a little flower fix for your day.

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TREASURE HUNT: Lace Tops

I still can't get over this brides stylish look.

I'm obsessed with lace tops over wedding gowns and keep adding to my finds.

There are endless style possibilities on how to add a unique piece like that.

A few vintage beauties would work like this Victorian Irish bolero or this lace blouse that I've found while treasure hunting at my usual spots.

WEDDING DETAILS: Color Theme

The color theme for your wedding, hmmmmmm, what shall it be? still thinking? Why not head over to paper source and download their colorscope guide (shown above) to help you choose what color best represents you and your hubby to be.

Of maybe you want to choose your colors from this flower color chart I featured a while back.

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VINTAGE: 1930's Bias Cut Silk Gown

A blue and violet floral 1930's bias cut silk crepe gown and it's reversible. The deep V back can also be worn in the front. Can we say GORG?
It could easily be worn by a bridesmaid, wedding guest or even the bride to be!
Perfect style for any Spring or Summer time wedding.

BEAUTY: Flower Crown

Don't these flower crowns whisper: wild, ethereal beauty? Anthropolgie nails it every time.

Looking for more flower crown inspiration, go here and here

What's your favorite flower to wear in your hair? I like the classic gardenia but also love the Mediterranean flower, Oleander, since it's every where here in Italy.

WEDDING STYLE: Vintage Chanel

Art Deco Bride in a blush silk, vintage Chanel wedding gown, paired with jade & onyx earrings with black t-strap platform heels.

Images starting lockwise from upper right corner: art deco earrings, bouquet, shoes and silk wedding gown

little weekly finds.......

all white loft-like Parisian apt 
lush garden 
Gorg wedding
silhouette cake toppers 
a string of bistro lights for entertaining 
dare to be different wearing a wedding dress with a little sparkle or a gold gown? 
tired of strapless bridal dress? me too. So how about this timeless bride's look

Have a lovely weekend....

ACCESSORIES: Dream Collective Jewelry

These pale pink beauties are pretty hot without being too girlie

True Wedding Budgets

 

Sort of mind boggling looking at the cost breakdown for weddings.

This hilarious, well designed chart paints a pretty good picture of wedding costs across the country.

They should think about a worldwide poster for those who have destination weddings in exotic places, then you'll see things sky rocket.

How did you manage to stay within your budget? Did you have to sacrifice some details? Or did you get creative? Maybe your in the throws of planning? Tell me, I would love to hear from you

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BEAUTY: Wedding Braid

Braids are making a big splash this year with brides and I'm completely loving it.

How about this pretty side ways french braid?

I've been on the hunt for a new fresh up do for a wedding I'm in this September. This might be perfect!

What's your favorite hairstyle lately?

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LITTLE HONEYMOONS: Arcipelago Toscano, Italy

  Looking for a Mediterranean seaside honeymoon spot in Italy? How about traveling off the beaten path and head for the little chain of islands off the coast of Toscana known as, Arcipelago Toscano?

There are seven islands:  the Isle of Elba is the largest, Isola del Giglio, Gorgona, Capraia, Giannutri, Pianosa and Montecristo, the last made famous by Alexandre Dumas in his novel, The Count of Monte Cristo. These beautiful jewels in the middle of the sea look heavenly with their wild nature, miles of sand or pebble beaches and cliffs. Also its uncontaminated landscape forms part of the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago and its sea is part of the biggest marine park in Europe.  Sign me up. Sigh. I would love to rent here or maybe stay here or here.  I haven't been there yet but have plenty of friends here that rave about it.  More helpful links about travel in the islands small island in an island, sailing, spa , b&b, camping, insider tips and tourism

                                            

If you could go on an island vacation\honeymoon, where would you go? 

I would love to hear about your travel itinerary.