Earlier this month Pantone unveiled the 2010 Color of the Year, Turquoise. Pantone describes Turquoise as an "inviting, luminous hue". "Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing."
If you follow this blog, then you probably already know about my obsession with Etsy! Incase you are unfamiliar with the wonderful world of Etsy, it's an online store where you can buy and sell all things that are handmade. Definitely a must-see for any bride! Occasionally I will blog about my "Etsy Finds" - things that I stumble upon and absolutely have to share with our readers! Today I wanted to share these stylish handmade clutches from Davie and Chiyo. All of their clutches are handmade with only the finest fabrics from all over the world. I've shared a few of my favorite clutches {seen above} from their collection. Head on over to their Etsy store to see all of the wonderful clutches they have to choose from!
Floral headbands are definitely a must-have accessory this spring and add the perfect touch of style for the vintage inspired wedding. I'm a firm believer in looking to the fashion industry for wedding inspiration if you want to stay ahead of what's next in the wedding industry {more on this topic later}. In the mean time, if you'd like to try out one of these stylish floral headbands, check out Pbb Flowers on Etsy. She offers a variety of floral hair pieces at extremely reasonable prices!
Mossimo Heidi Satin Bow Heels :: $19.99
This past week Pantone released the Fall 2009 Fashion Color Report and I must say that I am loving the colors! Back in January (a little late, I know) we blogged about the "it" colors released by Pantone for Spring 2009, so if you missed it, you can check it out here. Falls' colors are much deeper than Spring, but yet still refreshing. "The Fall 2009 palette is more unique and thoughtful than the typical autumnal hues of years past" says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. I couldn't agree more! I'm really loving 'American Beauty' and 'Burnt Sienna'. What are your favorites?!
So, I realize that this post has nothing at all to do with weddings, but I just had to share this white trench coat from White House Black Market that just arrived in stores! I've been searching everywhere for the perfect white trench coat and I finally found it! Now, if only spring would just hurry up and arrive!
I love love love the idea of a bride wearing colored shoes on her wedding day and had to share this adorable photo with all of you this morning! This trend is definitely on the rise and I sure hope that it sticks around for awhile. Not only is this a creative way to set your wedding apart from the rest, but it also makes for a great photo op!
It's that time of year again...Fashion Week in NYC where fashion designers showcase their collections for the upcoming season. If you know me well enough, you know that I absolutely love everything about fashion. I try my best to stay updated on what's going on in the fashion world and will occasionally blog about my findings, as many fashion "trends" also cross over into wedding trends. This post is a bit off topic from weddings, but I wanted to blog about it anyways :) This year at Fashion Week, Barbie showcased their 50th Anniversary Collection, which I think is absolutely divine! I love the retro glam look of this collection and have featured one of my favorite looks above. To view the entire collection, click here, and stay tuned this upcoming week for more of my favorite looks as Fashion Week continues!
After reading the title to this post, you're probably asking yourself two questions...first, "What is a recissionista?" and second, "Bridesmaid dresses at Target?" For those who are not yet familiar with the word "recissionista", it could simply be described as a budget-savvy woman who has mastered the art of looking fabulous for less. In answer to your second question, yep, I'm 100% serious...there are now special occasion dresses available at Target! The dress pictured above is a black strapless bubble dress from Target and retails for only $39.99! For a look at all of Target's special occasion dresses, click here. Most of their dresses are in the $39.99 price range and all of the dresses are available for under $50. Not too bad, huh?!
I am absolutely in love with this beaded lace wedding gown from Casablanca's Spring 2009 bridal collection. Simply stunning in my opinion! To see a list of stores in the Pittsburgh area that carry Casablanca gowns, click here.
So, I totally should have posted this back in September when this report was first published, but unfortunately forgot :( In any case, Pantone, the world renowned authority on color has been inspiring design professionals for decades, and twice a year (spring and fall) Pantone releases it's color report to the fashion world. So, if you're a spring or summer bride and have no idea where to begin looking for color inspiration, let this be your guide.
For the past several weeks I have been helping one of my Spring '09 brides find the perfect pair of blue shoes for her bridesmaids, and today we found the ONE! These satin peep toe shoes are from J.Crew and are absolutely perfect! I had to post these shoes as they are too cute to pass up!
Ann Taylor - Lace Spectator Dress by Unger
Banana Republic - Confetti Shift Dress
Juicy Couture - Tiered Jersey Knit Dress
Ralph Lauren - Matilda Tiered Dress
White House Black Market - Ombre Silk Dress
Happy shopping! :)
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