Recissionista Find: Bridesmaid Dresses at Target

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?!

Steelers Garter Set

Being the HUGE Steelers fan that I am, and with the Super Bowl right around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to feature this Steelers garter set today. Maybe I am a bit bias, but I personally believe that Steeler fans are the best of the best in the NFL. This garter set is cute and discrete (we definitely don't encourage decorating your reception venue in terrible towels) and is the perfect touch for the bride who just can't get enough of those Pittsburgh Steelers!

Available on Ebay.

Stunning!

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.

Photo courtesy of Brides.com

Yellow Design Inspiration

I'm not particularly a huge fan of the color yellow; however, something about this pale yellow has me dreaming of Spring (*sigh*). I put together this small design board to see this color come to life for a wedding design and I must say that I've changed my mind about yellow! Yellow is versatile enough to pair with other colors, but vibrant enough to stand out on it's own and would work wonderful for a spring wedding!

Photos courtesy of The Knot.

Beegee Bags

How cute & original are these handmade clutches from Beegee Bags?! Beegee Bags was founded by Brooke Galardi and is a small boutique catering to stores in the California, DC, and Virginia areas. The good news is that if you don't live in one of these areas, you can still purchase these adorable clutches online. All of the bags are sewn and finished in house; therefore, you can be sure that you are getting a quality handbag when you order. These bags are so cute that I'm thinking about picking one up for myself...now, the big question is...which one do I choose?!

Fashion Color Report Spring 2009

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 more information, check out Pantone's official website.

Antique White Lanterns

I absolutely love these antique lanterns from Jamali Garden Supplies. These lanterns are perfect for a Spring or Summer outdoor reception, and could even be used as outdoor lighting decor at your home after the honeymoon.

Available online at Jamali Garden Supplies

{$24.00 - 20" $15.00 - 14" $12.00 - 10"}