Boudoir Dressing

I've taken a wee break from all things wedding to look for nesting items for our post-nuptual home. While I try to keep our decor traditional with a modern twist, the bedroom and my newly agreed upon dream closet, by way of demo of the wall of the bedroom next to ours, leaves me to my own glamourous devices!

That said, awhile ago I purchased this chair...way before the engagement and all the wedding stuff that came shortly there after. It was a chair that I just was drawn to for it's sleekness yet familiar style. It was so chic I just had to buy it, even though it didn't work with our decor back then, so I just put it in storage, site unseen..in person that is. Here's the beauty in all it's patent leather, antiqued rivets, elegant curved legs and padded arms, inspired by a design from Milan, gorgeousness:



a 35.00 dollar STEAL from Ebay, originally 800.00!!

Isn't she GORG!?!?! Love her! So this chair that has inspired how I shall decorate the dream closet and adjoining bedroom.

So in my search of something equally fab for the dream closet, it screams "Chandelier!!" I came across this:




EasyLiving store, Ebay

That black crystal chandelier is just so sexy!! My sister says that it's gothic to her...to her I say maybe but you can't deny it's fabulousness.

And what would a dream closet and dressing room be without a swanky mirror to check out the emsemb you've put together:


homedecorators.com

Love that mirror!!! That is the small mirror, they have a large one and that's the one I'm purchasing. So that's been added to my shopping cart as well as that faux sheepskin, fluffy white area rug. Yum!


I think I'm off to a great start with my dream closet. I can't wait to get started with decorating!


Here's another pic of the mirror.. the large one, for no other reason than it's fab.

GlamourEyes

Just like my fellow bridal-istas, I have been looking for my wedding day "look". I have my fab gown that really speaks to my personality and a great start for accessories... still undecided on shoes and if I will wear a veil.

I have a point of reference for my hair and now that leaves the makeup. My day to day look is a super perfected complexion, strong, well groomed brows, thin liner on upper lids and loads of three types of mascara. Hey, what can I say, I love a feathery lash. A swipe of highlighter on the brow bone, down the center of my nose and upper cheekbones. I finish with a warm nude lipcolor followed by a shimmery lip gloss. Looks good for everyday or mostly everyday. In fact, many of my bridal clients, once they meet me for their trials, they'll say 'I want my makeup like yours'. It's a great compliment and seemingly it's a great look for bridal.

But I feel like I want a little more for my wedding day look. I've been toying with idea of the smokey look, which can be perfect, if done correctly. And I say done correctly because I will have someone do my makeup.. although I'm a makeup artist.. the last thing I want to do is do my own makeup. The excitement of the day will probably cause me to never get my lashes on right.. make my eyebrows uneven or some other equally tragic makeup mishap.

So through my Google and various blog travels, I came across this photo of Alicia Keys. And while a huge fan of her music, her makeup always seems a bit off. It so weird but I digress so back to the fabulous picture of her with fab makeup.


source theybf.com

I LOVE this look so much. The gunmetal smokey eye with the nude lips, just sings to me. It's a very clean look with just enough sass. It's perfection for the late afternoon ceremony and evening reception.

Where Are You Jackie!!??

I'm talking about Jackie Warner from Bravo's Work Out. I've been girl crushing her since the first episode! Love her!

Anyhoooo, I totally need her to get my body like this:


photo from Brides Cafe

I just love how toned, svelte and fit she looks. And while I don't know how tall she is, she definately looks tall and bad ass but in a bridal-y way.

I'm not obsessing though..*keeps looking at photo* actually I am. Excuse me while I hop back on the treadmill and munch these carrot sticks. Yum-O!

Love You Jim!

For creating this fabulously chic gown. It's so gorg, I just wanna wear it to while traipsing about town, with my fierce model walk (in my mind) so I can create a wind effect with my hair.

New gown from Jim Hjelm's 2009 collection.

FabuLust!

I was so moved by this item of beautifulness that I just HAD to gush about it.


photo credit:The Brides Wishlist

I DIE!!!!!

I saw this on fellow blogger, The Bridal Wishlist, site and it just knocked my Rolandos off! Actually the entire collection of Love Sex Money is drool worthy. The website has the funkiest music and most stunning styling and clothes, I found myself just being truly engulfed in its fabulousness!! How has this collection alluded me all this time??!! I need every piece of this collection in my closet, pronto.

I think it would make a fab getaway outfit after the wedding, with a bra of course. teeeeheee

The Loveliness

I've been pondering if I'll wear a veil because as of late, I'm thinking I don't want to. Even my beloved birdcage veil has lost it's luster. Especially when I tried one on at the bridal salon, instead of "OMG, it looks FABULOUS!", I was more like, "Hmmm, yeah..maybe this'll work." That's not the feeling I want when I put on my wedding ensemb. Still reeling over my gown though, I haven't changed my mind again.. which is great! =D

Now I'm just on the hunt for accoutrement that's just as fab. Behold the lastest find from Etsy!











These beauties are designed by Bonzie from Ireland. See how fabulously the wrap frames the face, sorta like a veil, no? It's perfect to cover up for the church ceremony too!

Oh yeah, she makes custom designs which is quite appealing. I've contacted Bonzie with photos of my gown to get her expert opinion on which would look most complimentary or if I should go with a custom creation. I'm feeling thrilled again!

Teee Heee!