The Second Take

Although I have no idea what my wedding gown will be just yet...still leaning towards the Jim Helm, I do however think I've found my reception dress.



It's so ME!! It's from the 2008 Resort Collection by the divine Monique L. It's a pale pink one shoulder cocktail dress with embroidered organza. It just screams "dance the night away with my new husband!"

I'm trying to have Treasure book the honeymoon flight that Wednesday, so we can have a day to let the beginning of our newest journey together, marinate from our Memorial Day soiree. I plan to score this number for the flight.



Another beauty from Monique Lhuillier. It's a silver and red metallic print taffeta shirt dress with exaggerated collar. Too fab!

Gown Of The Day

It has come to my attention that some ladies like the idea of the "Gown of the Day" section of my blog. Prompting a few inquires for more information. So from now on, I will be sure to add the gown designer name to the section. I hope that helps all my lovely bride-to-be girlfriends find that fabulous wedding gown!

Also if you're a gown designer yourself and would like to be featured, feel free to send over your information. I'd be happy to share.

Oh, by the way.. the Gown Of The Day is by Melissa Sweet.

Loves It!

I've already shared my adoration for the birdcage veil.. just wanted to share a couple of new finds. I came across these on Etsy.com. Pretty cute, huh?




This one is AWESOME!!!


How I wish I could pull this one off! It's so fabulous!! I wonder what type of wedding gown would really compliment this.. I haven't a clue, but the diva that could pull this off, my hats off to you. hehehehe

Ready For Your Closeup?

How does a day of fierce hair and makeup, couture gowns and flashing lights sound? Fab right?!?! You can be a model for a day by entering the World Bride Magazine's Real Bride, Real Beauty contest. Haven't heard of World Bride Magazine? Tsk, tsk, it's an awesome treat... think Modern Bride meets Vogue-ish... it's a beautiful publication.

World Bride is the premier multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-racial bridal magazine bringing you the latest in the bridal industry and beyond. World Bride recognizes that a wedding is more than a festive social gathering; it is an important milestone for every woman that signals the advent of an exciting yet challenging voyage. The pages of World Bride provide informative editorials that seek to motivate thinking outside of the box and to prepare women – not just for the wedding day itself, but for the voyage.

Here's the skinny on the contest:

Real Brides enter a once in a life time opporturnity to be featured as a Super Model in World Bride Magazine.
Real brides now have an opportunity to represent their nationally and their unique beauty and sense of style.
World Bride Magazine is looking for the women representing:
African
African-American
Asia
Caribbean
Hispanic (Caribbean, Spanish)
Indian
Middle Eastern
Native American
Other (Mixture of two or more races that represent the fusion of beauty around the world)

7 women will be chosen to come to New York City and will spend the day shooting with our experts. You'll receive a beauty make over, including hair, makeup and nails. Gowns from the top designers in the industry.


I've actually participated in one of these events, with another upcoming. I had a great time working with the brides, I mean, "models". They had a blast donning their couture looks.. yes, you get to model more than one gown. That reason alone is enough to sign up.. I mean besides meeting yours truly. =)

Bad Bridal Blogger

Hi Ladies!

Sorry there haven't been any recent posts... just been a busy bee. Wedding season is in full swing for my company and I haven't been able to come up for air just yet. But stay tuned, I have some great finds.. tips.. and a lil bit more about my wedding plans. Yea!

In the meanwhile, check out this EyeCandy. Beautiful!

Baubles

If you're like me, you're a bride-to-be that wants blingage, not only on her finger but everywhere else it can be fabulous. Here's a couple of things that caught my eye.



A cute take on the wearable art that is the Miu Miu Crystal Embellished Sandal:





I know it's totally not in the same ballpark but it's in the parking lot of said ballpark, no? I like this shoe, it's a must have metallic, has blingage, looks comfortable...allowing your precious toes room to groove and the best part a sturdy heel. JACKPOT! And let's be honest, you can't be at your most fabulous when you feet are screaming.

Anyhoo, if you're a crafty diva, you can totally make them your own by adding a faux silk flower from, let's say MJ Trimming, viola, a totally ka-ute shoe for a fraction of the price of the beloved Miu Miu's. Just make sure that it's a soft, billowy flower so it doesn't look cheap.

If I was good at photoshop or something, I would have made a visual. But I'm so not.. but if anyone reading is...hook that up and send it to me...pretty please, it would a great inspiration for girlfriends worldwide.

Ok, on to the next idea.. tablescape. Well actually just one portion of it.. napkin decor. This idea came to mind and thought it would be so cute. See, I like minimalism..clean lines and the like. I'm looking to have a non-fussy table with a WOW factor. So while I'm still mulling the actual decor for the table, I do know I want this blingage element. Picture it:



This is a regular stretch bracelet, simple enough but it really SINGS as a napkin ring/holder. I wanted to see if my imagination was going a tad overboard..so I went to Claire's and bought something similiar and tried it out with a fancy napkin folding technique, slid on the bracelet and OH MY GOSH, it was LOVE!! So now I'm on the hunt for these bracelets at wholesale prices. Again if anyone of my fab readers can photoshop my dream into reality, that would be so awesome!! I'd love to share that with the girlfriends worldwide as well.

Ok that's it for now.. Stay tuned.

My Newest Lust Have

Lust Have - The state of being on the cusp of becoming a must have.


What might my newest lust have be you may ask... it's Love In White by Creed.


Even the bottle is divine!

Master Perfumer Olivier Creed introduces his first women's creation in five years— it is said that it was inspired..."whilst strolling in the Fontainebleau forest just south of Paris on a bright, crisp day early in spring."

This is what it smells like:

• Orange zest from Southern Spain, white jasmine from the Italian Coast, and daffodil from the French Riviera.
• Sandalwood from Mysore India, young iridescent rice husk from Tonkin, and iris from Egypt.
• Magnolia from the Guatemalan Mountains and vanilla from the Island of Java.

Warm, lush and creamy... everything I love in a perfume.

It is a enchanting fragrance and I can't wait to add it to my collection. Actually, I'm looking for a new signature scent - Cashmere Mist by Donna Karen has served me well but I want something fresh and new.

I know alot of brides that are choosing it for the wedding day and I think it's a great choice. "Love In White", how apropos!

This definately deserves a "P.S. I love this..." to Treasure.