Words Escape Me..Kinda

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Seems like getting "wedding ready" has taken on a whole new meaning. I'm like most brides that will indulge in donning some lashes and maybe get my teeth whitened but I'm hearing and reading some disturbing new trends. "Botox for the Bridesmaids". "Tan or Else!". "With that dress you need Implants?!?!" What bride would inflict this self-esteem damaging pressure on their "most dearest"?

Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for whatever a woman feels she needs to do to be her most beautiful. If any type of cosmetic procedure will do the trick, by all means, enjoy. But insisting that your bridal party have work done or your future mother in law, especially for your wedding, is just in poor taste.

I think my sisters, whom are my bridal party, would pop me upside my head for uttering such nonsense. Fake lashes, of course, they love them some fake lashes but anything like mentioned above.. I would be quickly told to kick rocks. For your reading enjoyment an article about the latest wedding "trends".

*climbing off soapbox*

Photo Amour

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Ever come across an image that makes you take pause...

Dressed Up In Love

Thanks to Liz at The Wedding Bistro, I've had the pleasure of feasting my eyes on the cutest favor packaging. EVER! While I'm still not sure I'll be doing favors, this really gives me incentive. I mean these things are so cute, you could place a pebble inside and it would be magical.

How darling is that?!?! It's called the Zaarni Organza Circle Wrap. I'm just over the moon with it's charm. This seriously knocks all the other favor boxes...well.. out the box. But if one must have a favor box, why not dress it up in loveliness?

Inspired by Japanese gift-wrapping called furoshiki, each organza circle forms into a stylish fabric ruffle when tied with its matching pearl and beaded drawstrings.

I can totally see myself using this for the wedding and beyond. Can you imagine the your giftee's face when they get their Diptyque candle swathed in organza! Now a regular gift has been upgraded to couture-esque.

P.S. Check out her "Choco Loco" bridal shower ideas.. Milk served in a champagne flute! I DIE!! (hahaha, I promise I will stop saying that..soonish)

Ooooh Pretty!

If you're a chica like me, slowly building your dream closet... *please see glorious sample below*


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You might wanna start by hanging your fab pieces on these truly divine utilities.



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They are chic, sparkly, beaded hangers. "I DIE!!", ala Rachel Zoe. How often would you visit your closet to pleasure your peepers, gazing at the artistry that fabulously displays your clothes?

Treat yourself to a few or alot! Get your, oh how deliciously apropos, GlamHangers, here.

Beautiful Blooms

My attention has turned back to flowers as of late. Of particular interest is my bouquet. I hadn't found anything that I liked. I mean I've seen flowers that I like individually but not bouquets... until now. My apologies for not having a photo but if you click here you'll visit the fab Nisie's Enchanted Florist site to see my dreamy bouquet.

See that bouquet on the top right? That's what I want. But not in one color. Which brings me to my next photo of inspiration:



photo from Delovely Designs

I love how there's "sections" of complimentary color.(the top part) It's really WOWing my socks off. I think having my bouquet designed like that would be delightfully pretty and different. I think done with mini roses, barely opened, tightly bunched, in different colors of the wedding, it would be divine. Then my bridesmaids could each have one of the colors of corresponding blooms for their bouquets. It's going to be smashing against their black dresses and make for great photos.

Update On My Blues

I got the shoes from Zappos. Love their super fast shipping! And while the shoes are fabulous with a capital "F", they are not the same shoe. Now I thought I was going crazy because they look so similar and my theory was that it's just a different part of the Pucci pattern that's why they look different but essentially the same shoe. NOPE. I called the Pucci showroom in NY and inquired. I was told that the first pair were from this past 2008 Spring season and the pair that I have are from 2007 Spring season. She said that the shoes are no longer available but I may be able to score a pair from a place like Zappos at the end of the year, early next year. Apparently all the overstock will be made available to discount outlets after November. So there's hope. Yea!!!

Now you may be wondering what is it about those shoes, other than the fact that I love them, that I have to have them so badly? Fabulous details to come!! *wink*

I need a 'tini to quell my angst.

Invitation To Style

It never ceases to amaze me all the wonderful ideas I've swooned over from visiting fellow blogger sites. It has made wedding planning a joy. I love being able to "visit" tons of vendors without taking off my silk shortie pjs and slippers.

Next up on the "To Do" list is, as you might have guessed, invitations. At the very beginning of planning I was totally non-fab when it came to the invites. I said that I didn't want to spend a ton on something that would be thrown away. I mean I've seen prices up to 25,000. For paper!!! I said nope, I'll get something cute from Walmart and "merchandise it up" ala Carrie. However, as the plans and decor is slowly developing, Walmart just won't do. Much to Treasure's chagrin, our budget is quickly approaching the evil twin of it's initial amount. Yikes!

So with fabulousity in mind, I came across the silk boxes. We all know how much I adore them. They are so special. But what about what will go inside of them?? Well I just found Saima Says Design by way of Weddingbee.

Can I tell you these are THE most spectacular invites I've EVER seen!! She takes it not only to another level but outta the stratosphere. Feast your eyes on these beauts:




can't remember where I found these..if yours, let me know so I can credit or delete =(

images from blushevents blog

These photos really don't do these works of art any justice. The intricate detail is just beyond! Saima is a chic chick.