gown friday!

happy, hot friday! so the other day i found this lovely little designer boutique downtown the in pearl called Olivia Belle, and it just so happens that they have inherited the spring 2009 nicole miller bridal collection! fabulous! but that is not all. not only does she have it in her store, BUT it's at sample sale prices of 50% off!! oh dear, please, all you Portland brides, get down there and check this out!

i met the owner, Lindsay, while i was in the store and she says they can order any dress if you are interested in others as well (though you don't get the killer sample sale, but a killer nicole miller bridal gown). and to top all this off, the entire designer boutique is all at amazing 30% off prices as well. lindsay's style is so chic, she has really done a wonderful job creating a fabulous boutique!

well, as you can guess, here is the spring 2009 nicole miller bridal collection! enjoy your weekend...and i am off to more potty training... :)



















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A HEAD OF THE TIMES

Amsale

Never have brides had so much leeway when it comes to headwear. 2010 marks a time when choosing you put on top of your head will add pizazz to your overall look. Thanks to those designers getting creative with netting, florals and plumes, the bride has so, so many options.



Oscar de la Renta

Pancake hat wrapped in netting.
Jenny Packham

A little bit of vintage to go with the evening gown look.



Lia McNairy and Antonio Gual

Light and airy, a headband of feathers would work for a Spring as well as Winter wedding.




Carolina Hererra

One of the great introductions this year by Carolina Herrera is the straw hat (she put out several) wrapped in ivory point d'spirit netting. Stunning . . .




Platinum

Getting ready for winter weddings this hat is a toasty charmer as well as chic.



Carolina Herrera

Another Carolina Herrera revival: The plume. It proffers a touch of the sophisticate as well as pure whimsy. Plumes are particularly flattering for the petite bride wanting to add some length to her look. Try a plume also if you're going with more of an evening gown look.


Amsale

This headband would pair up nicely with Amsale's clean-lined gowns

organic fabric wraps

good morning! have you guys seen these yet? beautiful organic fabric wraps from Chewing the Cud! i love how you can basically wrap anything, from boxes to bottles of wine, and they are so perfect too bring color and texture to a tablescape, and not to mention ideal for wrapping up wedding favors! and these little invites seem to match perfectly for a bridal shower, don't you think? visit their etsy shop to buy and for more wrapping inspiration check out there blog!



okay, one more thing...can i just have a little moment of silence for my household today as i embark on a long road taken by every mom of a toddler...potty training. oh dear. here we go. nervous, yes. prepared, who knows. ready to not change diapers one day, yes. pray for me ladies... :) and here is the little guy right here (the one standing not the one dangling of course :)).

HOW TO SAY THANK YOU TO YOUR BRIDESMAIDS

A real drama queen by maia-arts featuring casadei shoes






Though there's a whole panacea of gift ideas in these sets, sometimes the best gift you can give your bridesmaid and/or maid of honor is the dress itself. I had a single bridesmaid in my wedding amongst a pack kids in taffeta. Other than a few purple sashes and tartans, it was an all white wedding with my maid in a simple white silk dupioni sheath. That dress was a gift. A year later when her boyfriend proposed, she wore that same bridesmaid dress for her own wedding. I was totally honored. Thus, I would never have asked her to pay for the dress and to this day she claims it was her greatest wedding present.


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summer collection by soulaima /NO SMOKING/ featuring Fendi bags













Untitled by kimmdavis featuring Dior accessories


Customary gift from bride to her maids is a stunner piece of jewelry. You can also say thank you in the form of perfume, Ray Bans and whole gamut of goodies found below.






pure by JessyM featuring Lipsy









Untitled by pettyd featuring Antica Murrina jewelry









There's no freshness. There's no originality by ♡•SimplyMoi•♡ Blazers Contest featuring Versace shoes







Happy Birthday Violet Peach!! by Natalcia♥(away) featuring Alexander McQueen shoes



Lovely Mermaid by BookwormForever! featuring Jessica Simpson shoes













Untitled by cappy featuring Forever21 accessories



Untitled by pettyd featuring Alexander McQueen accessories






Mello Yellow by ✰ Xaylia ✰ featuring Monsoon

Domo Adami Wedding Dresses : Wedding bridal gowns Inspiration from Italy

Domo Adami Wedding Dresses : Wedding bridal gowns Inspiration from Italy




This is an amazing wedding gown design idea from Domo Adami, a designer from Italy. This bridal gown can become the inspiration in designing a beautiful wedding gown. With modern and futuristic style, this wedding bridal dress can become the prototype of the modern wedding dress.

Vintage Swimwear!

okay, i heard there are record lows over in Chicago right now, but here, it's crazy hot for us Oregonians and i just can't get swimming off my mind! so i thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share these amazing vintage inspired swimsuits from Zelda Sweetwater! what a way to make a splash on your honeymoon with a ultra feminine and sexy beach wear!! i love it!

PURITY

For brides looking for simple silhouettes in magnificent fabric look to
Acquachiara an Italian design house run by the talented Daniela Basile. Her philosophy is about as close to my own as any designer I've found yet: She believes the right gown is worn like a second skin. These seem not only to be worn as a skin as much as the bride's whole essence . . .


















Photos courtesy Vogue Sposa

chloe & reese

check out this new line of chic bridesmaid dresses from Chloe & Reese! Ardour is a fantastically flirty selection of dresses that offers everything from a short party dress to pencil skirts and ruffled blouses! love the entire collection--check it out here online where you can mix and match colors and styles till your heart's content!