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To Top It All Off

  • April 20, 2010 at 11:25 pm

I’m planning on carrying on the 1980s tradition of wearing a ginormous wedding hat. Check out this sweet masterpiece of lace and tulle I picked up:

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JUUUUST KIDDING!! (I do like to play dress up in antique stores though, in case you’re wondering.)

But seriously now, this is my veil:

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It doesn’t have much of a story to go along with it. The only type of veil I’ve ever considered wearing is a birdcage veil. I feel like it fits me. This is the first one I tried on. It’s called “Natasha” and the designer is Jennifer Leigh. It has tiny rhinestones and pearls on it. I immediately loved it. The end.

So, what do you think? Should I have stuck with the lace hat? ;) Who else is all about jumping on the birdcage bandwagon?


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Headpieces by Ban.do

  • April 20, 2010 at 3:15 pm

And while we’re gushing about all things fashion, we HAD to share the latest collection from the beloved design studio ban.do. It’s purely fabulous in that Audrey Hepburn meets Sex in the City kind of way. From perfect birdcage veils to the most gorgeous headbands a girl could ever want, I’ve fallen hard for each and every one of them! Click here to see the full gallery.

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My very favorite piece is without a doubt, the center oval headband. It’s flawless. To see even more from the latest ban.do collection, click right here! Coming up next…a fashion inspired wedding that is all about the swoon. It’s swoon city.

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Wedding Dresses by Carolina Herrera

  • April 19, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Carolina Herrera is the go to designer for all things elegant and chic and her new bridal collection is no exception. The head gear was out to play and the dresses, oh the dresses. There were definitely a few show stoppers in the mix. From florals to ruffles, Carolina has you covered. Matthew Grazier was there to capture all of the gorgeous details, front, back and everywhere in between. Be sure to view the gallery for the full fabulous collection.

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That last dress is killing me with its gorgeousness. Thanks Matthew for all the runway eye candy! Be sure to check out the gallery for Carolina Herrera’s full bridal collection.

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Wedding Dresses by Monique Lhuiller

  • April 19, 2010 at 4:30 pm

The inspiration behind SMP’s Fashion Week definitely came from the RIDICULOUSLY gorgeous photographs that our very own fashion photographer Matthew Grazier snapped. He is a genius behind the lens for sure, but I’ll be the first to admit that he had some pretty awesome subjects to work with. And what better way to introduce you to this week’s gorgeousness than with the queen of all things wedding chic. Monique Lhuillier. A designer that I have obsessed over forever and whose gowns have literally brought me to tears. Click here to see all of the gowns.

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Monique Spring 2011 collection was inspired by “A Field of Dreams.” Think nature…twigs, butterflies, rosettes, feathers. Anything dreamy and ethereal. With silhouttes that ranged from perfect sheaths to stunning ballgowns, the entire collection was Monique perfection. We have the full line right here and information on each gown should be up on their site soon.

Another gorgeous fashion inspired wedding coming up next! Oh and a HUGE thank you to Matthew and Enna Grazier for the images!

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Next Stop: Shoes

  • April 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Now that I have the dress (Mr. Chick, DO NOT CLICK on that link!), it’s time to buy shoes!

My requirements for shoes are:

  • Must be around 3 inches.
  • Must be special
  • Must not slip of feet while dancing (maybe straps required)

That is all! I am open colors of white, off white, nude, gray, blues, and pinks.

In my last shoe post, I liked these by Hey Lady):

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I’ve been reading Fashion Bride’s Shoes to Kill and Die for… bad news for someone who’s trying to get some work done in the office. These shoes literally are shoes I would kill (maybe not die) for. Examples:

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Valentino. Yes, Valentino. A.k.a. unaffordable.

I was just about to come to the conclusion that the shoes on Fashion Bride are completely unattainable for most people when I discovered this post. Bourne is a terrific line of luxury shoes at semi affordable prices! Unfortunately, they are all made in China… I’m against buying things made in China on principal… but if the shoes are cute enough I might be persuaded.

Here are some I like, but not love:

(Images courtesy of Amazon.com!)

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I also love these shoes by Pura Lopez:

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(Images courtesy of Amazon.com again)

So, the search is still on…

How did you decide on your shoes? Did you opt for color or cream?


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Wedding Dresses by Joan Shum

  • April 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Everyday I get to admire beautiful weddings, details, and fashions, but I love that I also I get to discover amazing new designers. Today is one of those days my friends, we’re welcoming our newest addition to our Fashion Look Book, the extraordinarily talented Joan Shum. We’ve known about her adorable frocks for awhile and if you haven’t already seen her wedding dresses, it’s seriously time you got acquainted.

It may seem impossible to have a crush on a wedding dress… let me assure you it’s not. I’m already addicted to the idea of getting to twirl around in a dress like this. How can I resist? Joan Shum’s collection is romantic, fun, and truly one of a kind. The line consists of handmade corsets and skirts, giving you the opportunity to create a look that truly suits your wedding style.

Now, if you don’t mind… I have to get back to twirling.

Joan Shum is a member of our Look Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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The Winning Shoes

  • April 12, 2010 at 1:46 pm

First I wrote about “falling in love” with a pair of pink-petaled Louboutins. Then I wrote about my next love, “Micha” by Bourne. You heard the whole sob story. I ordered them, they came to my house, they were way too big, I ordered them again, and they were discontinued, never to be found again. So many of you were so supportive and left the sweetest, most consoling comments. A few of you even tracked the shoes down for me! But little did you know, I’d already found a new pair of shoes. And this time, we’re together forever!

Here they are! Meet “Spring Fling” by Stuart Weitzman:

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As you can see, I made a couple of adjustments to them to make them my own. I ordered them from My Glass Slipper in white satin, and they came to my house just like this:

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I tried them on and decided that they were perfect! I love the classic style, and the chunky heel will not sink into the grass like most of the other shoes I looked at would have done. Also, I could totally tell the difference in quality from the Stuart Weitzman brand compared to others I’ve considered. For 4 inch heels, they were surprisingly comfortable! I used the Try-N-Dye program, and had them dyed pink! I also bought sparkly shoe clips from Absolutely Audrey to make them even more my style.

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They’re definitely brighter than I originally planned on, but I tried them on with my dress and my jewelry and it all just fits! I feel like they bring an element of my style that was missing from my wedding day ensemble. And plus, all of my favorite pictures of pink-shoed brides have bright pink shoes! The pop of color is such a fun surprise!

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Photo source: Brides Magazine

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Photo source: Style Me Pretty

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Photo source: Green Wedding Shoes

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As you can tell, I just love my shoes! (Thank you, Mr. Turtle’s parents!!)

Are any of you going for a fun pop of color with your wedding day shoes? Tell me about them!


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Wedding Dresses by Modern Trousseau

  • April 10, 2010 at 1:14 pm

It’s Bridal Fashion week in New York and we are SO on it. One of our favorite photographers, Matthew Grazier, is snapping pictures as we speak and we’ll have the full recap for you later in the week. BUT, to get the excitement a-brewin’ we thought we’d share the latest (as in just released yesterday) collection by Modern Trousseau. A design house that we are completely, madly and totally obsessed with. Here are my favs…

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I mean, are you dying over those first two dresses? SWOON CENTRAL. The black velvet ribbon, the gorgeous silhouette, the purely blissful fabric on the first gown. Then there’s the second. The rouging, the asymmetrical approach, the total unabashed romance in the cut. Whew. Enough to make a girl go a little nutty. Here are some of the other gorgeous gowns from Modern Trousseau’s latest collection…

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A huge congratulations to all of the designers that are debuting their latest collections this week! We can’t wait to see the wedding gorgeousness that is coming out of your studios! And to our readers, stay tuned throughout the week for all of the lovely new gowns. If you’re currently dying to do a little window shopping, make sure to check out our Look Book, filled with SMP’s favorite designers.

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Because I Am a Total Jerk,

  • April 9, 2010 at 12:46 am

I now present you with…

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You see, right now I should be finishing invites, but frankly, I don’t want to right now. In light of yesterday’s post, I’m going to do the complete opposite. Well, not complete, as none of this is coming via wedding blogs, but complete opposite in the fact that the duds I’m about to post are fairly out-of-reach and bananas. (Ugh, especially that striped Chanel number. Uh, yes please.) Yes, love me and hate me, but you have been warned. For the most part, these beautiful dresses are not in fact bridal, but would make some lovely jumping-out-of-the-box dresses.

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{ dresses from here, here, here, here, here, and oh yeah, here }

Le sigh.

Back to the grindstone. I have a big mess of invitations to attend to. Updates on that delightful mess coming up soon.

So ladies, just so that I can live vicariously through you, who has gone the non-bridal route or is considering it? And tell me all about it. Please. The more out-there, the better.


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Chicago Bridal Market Show – Bridal Gowns

  • April 1, 2010 at 12:17 am

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And another Chicago Bridal Market post. I saved the best one for now!

Last week, Mrs. Emerald and I got to attend the last day of the Chicago Bridal Market with Kate from Project Wedding. What a fun experience. Let me share some cool new trends and goodies we ran across.

The one strap was out in full effect.

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Claudine by Alyce Designs

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Claudine by Alyce Designs

We noticed a lot of dresses emphasizing the natural waist line.

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Alyce Designs

A natural waist line AND pockets!

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Watters

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Alyne By Rivini

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Allure

Interesting materials and textures.

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Steven Birnbaum

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Maggie Sottero

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Dresses are also really customizable. Check out Watters has created belts for their dresses. One dress can be made to look 3 different ways.

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Maggie Sottero and their detachable bow.

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Unique necklines and sleeves could be seen everywhere.

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Maggie Sottero

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Watters

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And I saved the best trend for last! Feast your eyes on the CONVERTIBLE DRESS!

From Mori Lee:

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From Private Label by G:

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Photos from Private Label by G

The 2 sections stay together using really tough Velcro. It’s pretty awesome! I also learned that Private Label G does quite a bit of customizing. So I highly recommend you discuss possible customizations with the store sales person and compare with the cost of a seamstress making changes. You might be surprised what is cheaper.

Mrs. Powder Puff also shared a Liz Field’s convertible with you in her Chicago Bridal Market post as well.

How awesome is that!?! Apparently, bustling could be a thing of the past.

What do you think of these trends?

*All photos by Kevin Ramos Photography unless noted otherwise.


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