{bridal look} cozy + casual

the look | cable sweater and scarf, tulle 

photos | Andrea Ball Photography

{bridal look} winter white

the look | cozy shrug, poinsettia hair pin and white tights 

photos | Camilla Photography

{bridal look} sweet + casual

the look | off the shoulder dress, leather belt and boots 

the dress | Valentino

photos | Paperlily Photography

{tuesday shoesday} dramatic ruffles

I've had these beauties in my shoe file for months. The ruffle detail is beyond gorgeous and will add so much drama to all you short dress brides. 

photo | kate neal photo 

{tuesday shoesday} vibrant orange

These vibrant orange heels definitely brighten up this gloomy rainy day.  

{photos}  Jen Lauren Grant

{tuesday shoesday} classic white

You can never go wrong with a classic white shoe especially with a personal message from the groom. 

{photos} alea lovely

{tuesday shoesday} embellished slingbacks

These side embellished slingbacks makes me swoon.

{photos} The Nichols

{tuesday shoesday} chunky jeweled heels

April showers brings May flowers chunky jeweled heels!

{photos} Katie Pietrowski Photography

{tuesday shoesday} vintage sling backs

Loving these vintage inspired green sling-backs.  Buy them here.

{photo} Ryan Ray Photography 

{style} emerald + aqua

I really love the fresh palette of emerald and aqua in this week's wedding board and equally love them as color inspiration for bridesmaid looks. Which item do you love best? 

{earrings} {blue clutch} {dress} {heels} 

{coat} {bangle} {green clutch} 

{dress} {earrings} {nail polish} {wedges}

{tuesday shoesday} jeweled flats

There is something magical about these jeweled flats, don't you think?

{photos} Amanda K Photography

{style} beautiful back

 

  

Most of us focus our attention to the front of the dress- the pretty neckline, strapless or not but my attention always seems to go to the back. I love a beautiful back.  I wasn't all the convinced with Bella's wedding dress in Breaking Dawn until I saw the back. Let's not forget when you are up there exchanging vows, your   back is facing your guests so why not show them some lovely lace, blooming bud or pretty applique?

{photos} sergio mottola, whitney deal, sean flanigan, branco prata, anna campbell, elizabeth fillmore bridal, brea photography

{style} shimmer, sparkle and shine

 Since this week I'm celebrating everything that shimmer, sparkles and shines I had to create few looks that would work for the upcoming New Years festivities.  

Which look would you wear when the ball drops?

{ Look 1 } dress, earrings, glasses, clutch, shoes

{ Look 2 } dress, earrings, clutch, shoes

{ Look 3} dress, shrug, earrings, bracelets, shoes

{ Look 4} blazer, skirt, cami, earrings, ring, shoes

{ Look 5} dress, earrings, clutch, shoes

{ Look 6} dress, earrings, necklace, clutch, shoes 

{style} blazers

{sweet little photographs via lovely bride}

Have cardigans met their match? I love this look of a blazer clad bride, don't you? The whole ensemble is pretty amazing - add cute glasses and multi-layered necklace to complete the look.

{wedding white}

If you want to keep your look monochromatic, try these tuxedo style blazers...

{cute & colorful}

If you're more into bold pops of colors, these blazers are just what you're looking for...

{touchable texture}

For all you autumn brides don't steer away from velvet, tweed or corduroy... 

{wedding white} {jason wu} {ralph lauren} {h&m}

{cute & colorful} {vivienne westwood} {peacocks} {miss selfridge}

{touchable texture} {mih jeans} {h&m} {aubin & willis} 

short hair brides

It's funny how a simple conversation can inspire a blog post. Last week I went for my long overdue hair cut and caught a conversation a few chairs away.  The woman was telling her hairdresser that this was going to be her last major haircut because she was growing out her hair for her wedding. {It's funny how my ears perk up of any mention of weddings, etc.} The hairdresser was clearly surprised and insisted that she can still wear her signature hair short for her wedding.  The bride went on and saying that she wasn't sure if short hair looked good with a ...and that's all I heard!!! My hairdresser began blow drying my hair and I could eavesdrop hear the rest of the convo.  So I'm guessing that she said short hair wouldn't look good with a veil but that couldn't be so farther from the truth. I personally love the look of short hair brides especially if it's your signature look. Cute lacy headbands, floral fascinators or birdcage veils would be my go to accessory for short hair brides. 

Here are a few I collected from super short pixie cuts to pretty bob lengths. 

{claire eliza}

{simply jessie photography}

 

{our labor of love} {elizabeth messina}

{studio 222 photography}

 

{gabe aceves} {cooper carras}

{kimberly hurst}

{steep street}

Are you planning on growing out your hair for your wedding?

{style} lumberjack + jill

I went absolutely crazy when I came across that photo of the bride rocking a flannel shirt. The contrast of the rugged plaid shirt paired with the soft tulle has me completely smitten.  So I was completely inspired by these lumberjack + lumberjill pretties that I had to gather a few of my faves.  Can't you picture bridesmaid's wearing that cute shirt dress, those plaid tights peeking under a wedding dress or how about a plaid accessorized groom? 

flannel clad bride {ciara richardson} tights {modcloth} dress {paul smith} headband {liberty}

plaid tie {braedon photography} bowtie {forage} boots {timberland} blazer {quite continental} shirt {lands' end} groomsmen {ken kienow}

{style} leather belted brides

 Have you recently noticed that brides are trading the soft fabric sashes for brown leather belts? Regardless if they're skinny, wide or double buckle, belts are becoming one of my favorite accessories for autumn brides. 

  

Bridesmaids can have fun with this trend too...

{Once Like a Spark} {Kamp Photography} {Buffy Dekmar Photography} {The Italy Girls} {Austin Warnock Photography} {Priscilla Valentina} {Shannen Norman Photography}

What the look? Try these...

Quilted Obi Belt {Lowie} Boyfriend Belt {ASOS} Tapered Belt {Rilleau Leather} Double Buckle Belt {Vince Camuto} Bow Skinny Belt {ASOS} Portable Pocket Belt* {Modcloth}

*perfect to hold lip gloss and tissues

{style} eyewear

I’ve been wearing glasses since I was seven years old and I couldn’t for the day that my parent gave me the okay to wear contacts.  Throughout my adolescence I wouldn’t be caught dead without my contacts but in resent years I’ve returned to trusty frames.   I know that there are a lot of “four eyes” brides out there that opt out to wearing their specs on their wedding day but hopefully this post will inspire you to keep them on! So from one “four eyes” to another you look awesome with them on.  Oh yea and I threw in some groom photos as well because they look so darn cute too! 

 

{todd pellowe weddings} {amanda watson photography} {kay english photography}

{Jonas Peterson} {leo patrone photography} {olive juice studio}

{jl photographers} {jill thomas photography} {micah & megan}

Want the look? Try these...

{warby parker} {warby parker} {mykita} {moscot}

{warby parker} {80s purple} {vintage 50s eyewear} {80s purple}