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Friday, January 7, 2011

Gown Friday: Carlo Pignatelli

Gasp! I'm seriously swooning over these ravishing gowns from the Italian haute couture designer, Carlo Pignatelli!! Memorized, absolutely in love. You couldn't get any more of a "wow factor" than this!!

Enjoy your weekend and see you Monday!

{Image: Carlo Pignatelli via OMG I'm Getting Married}

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Pretty Pastels

Pastels are truly a vision of feminine beauty. Soft, sweet tones that make every girl feel pretty and it's exactly what this year is all about--feminine details and sophisticated touches. I'm so glad tulle, lace, ribbon and bows are still around. It's fun to be girl every once and a while...wouldn't this be a gorgeous line up of dresses for your maids? Love it!

{Image: Such Pretty Things}

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

What to wear...

It's the New Year and that means spring clothes have hit the racks! It's a nice reminder that some day soon we will be out of this freezing weather and into lightweight khaki pants, cuffed jean shorts and wedge sandals! But top on my list of what to wear this spring/summer season: stripes. I'm going nautical this year. I have at least 4 tops with stripes already and I see no stopping me in acquiring this fabulous striped sailor sweater from J. Crew. A timeless piece with a modern slouchy fit and utilitarian style rolled cuffs--so chic and wonderfully classic. You can't go wrong with stripes! (and no, horizontal stripes don't make you look fat!)

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Inspiration: tabletop

I love gold accents. In fact I remember when I was getting married 4 years ago and I wanted a little gold in my wedding and my friends looked at me like I was crazy! But now, gold is picking up speed and spreading through the wedding world in a glorious fashion. For 2011 gold is big and this tablescape is a fabulously modern take on the trend. Any of you brides adding a little golden tones to your decor?

{Image: Green Wedding Shoes}

Monday, January 3, 2011

Inspiration: Countryside Elegance

Happy New year everyone! It feels good to be back into the swing of things. And I am so excited to start this year off with this fabulous wedding inspiration shoot from Diana Marie Photography! A stunning contrast between rustic and graceful beauty. With a charming horse field and deep mahogany accents paired with creamy white florals, pops of steel blue, and an ethereal Claire Pettibone dress, it's the sort of wedding inspiration brides dream of. And I know there are a lot of you newly engaged ladies out there...you can't go wrong with creating something like this on your big day!!

Diana Marie is a recent Portland, Oregon transplant and I am extremely honored to be working with her on an up and coming project! If you are interested in her and her work check out her blog for details! She is incredibly talented--obviously!
Thank you, Diana!