Trend Alert: The Little White Dress

Not every girl dreams of being enveloped in a sea of satin and tulle on her wedding day. Don't get me wrong, I love my fair share of thunderous ballgowns and alluring fit and flares, but there is something about a short wedding dress that I am in (absolute) love with. Perhaps it's the break from tradition, or because it can be a little bit retro and still sleek and modern with a touch of pizzazz. Either way, I'm glad to see more and more designers making shorter gowns (I would personally shake all of their hands if I could, I am that excited!)

They are as versatile in their styles as they are in their purpose; perfect for a bride to change into for thoroughly enjoying her reception, makes a great exit outfit, or maybe the wedding is less grandiose such as a courthouse ceremony or an afternoon cocktail styled affair. These dresses provide flexibility while still enabling women to feel extra special on their wedding day.

{Short and sexy Porsha by Maggie Sottero via The Knot}

{Kate Ermilio via Refinery 29}

{Alfred Angelo via The Knot}

{Amsale Spring 2013 via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{Love this Amsale Spring 2013 dress via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013}

{Theia Spring 2013 via  Martha Stewart Weddings} 

Happy Monday! Here's some adorable-ness to make your day a little cuter! --(I encourage you to see the rest of this charming photo shoot) 

{Too precious! via The Bride's Cafe}

Pinterest Bucket List

Unless you have been living under a social media rock lately you are aware of Pinterest. Even my fiance, who was just introduced to Twitter, asked the other day, "Babe, what IS Pinterest?" This was followed shortly by a mildly disgusted, "you have one."

The truth is, I find it to be sort of like a god send (aside from the fact I lose multiple hours of my day because I'm too busy pinning to pay attention to the clock). The reason is unless you enjoy having stacks of notebooks and magazines piled miles high filled with post-its and tabbed pages, full of inspiration you may someday need but have no way to presently methodically organizing...Pinterest can fix that. I love it. I find a picture and I post it to a board so I know exactly where to look next time I feel inspired to look at bouquets or ribbons or parasols.

Anyway, the other night I was wandering around in my brain, thinking about how I should make a bucket list and the types of things I would put on it...when it came to me, how awesome it would be to create a Pinterest bucket list. I'm sure this is not a radically new idea, but it's a fun one nonetheless. You can find a photo of whatever you think represents that list item, type a little description if you feel so compelled, and pin it to your bucket list board. Even cuter would be to have a board for the list items that have been completed, just move the picture (or pin a photo of you accomplishing your goal). 

I may have to go work on mine. Enjoy!

Vintage Glam Inspiration

Over the past several months I have seen my share of events (bordering on overload) that have been tagged as "rustic vintage" or "rustic elegance." Now don't get me wrong, I love me some vintage, and I have seen some amazing rustic weddings, but I find myself needing a little less "rustic" and a little more focus on "vintage." So, in a dainty yet tasteful ode to the roaring twenties, soaring thirties, and fabulous forties and fifties, I give you a little vintage.

{Photos: Cynthis Brown Photography via Style Me Pretty, Samm Blake via Style Me Pretty,  Carla Ten Eyck via Style Me Pretty,  Kristin Vining Photography via Style Me Pretty, Karen Wise Photography via Style Me Pretty, Goode Green Photography via Style Me Pretty, Max Wanger Photography via Style Me Pretty, Jason & Anna Photography via Style Me Pretty,  Kristin Vining Photography via Style Me Pretty}  

Trend Alert: Lace Obsessed

A while back I did a post that put the spotlight on lace. Now, I really hate to repeat myself but one of the top wedding trends of this year deserves some recognition. Everyone's new favorite fabric (surely prompted by a certain UK Duchess) has been seen everywhere from overtaking Bridal Market gowns to cakes to tablescapes. With its pattern versatility there is a lace out there for everyone. Vintage, modern, romantic, demure, country, or classic-- there's a lace for that!


Below are some of my new favorite photos featuring the material, but if your craving more there is a Pinterest board just for you. Enjoy!  

{Martha Stewart Weddings}

{Lace inspired wedding cake via The Perfect Palette} 

{Pinterest via The Attic}

{Once Wed}

{Via The Knotty Bride}

{Lace decor via Martha Stewart Weddings}

Kentucky Derby + Cinco De Mayo

How often do you get two reasons celebrate for the price of one? Yes, today is both the Kentucky Derby (a personal favorite, not because I enjoy horse racing or gambling, but because I believe ladies here in the U.S. need more reasons to wear fantastically gorgeous and glamorous hats and fascinators) and Cinco de Mayo (does a reason to party need to be explained).  So grab your mint julep or margarita and peruse some pics in honor of today's celebrations. Enjoy!  

               {Piñata cookies!! via She Knows Food & Recipes}

{MARGARITA CUPCAKES VIA Brown Eyed Baker}

     {Mini piñata party favors Ruffled} 

And some derby style for the gals.....

{Via Kentucky Derby Official Website} 

{Amazing lampshade hat via Etsy}

{Via Southern Weddings}

{Via Southern Weddings}

As always, find more tips, tricks and fashion on my Pinterest page! 

Trend Alert: Chevron Love

Alright, it's Monday and if your day is going anything like mine it has been crazy bananas (and you may or may not be on your um-teenth cup of coffee). Needless to say we are going to start this week off by paying a little tribute to pattern that has been a top trend over the past few months...the chevron. It's fun, a little funky, can be a little sweet or a lot of sassy! So, with that in mind find a way to incorporate it in to your cake, a table runner, the invites, some accessories...Enjoy!!

{In love with this modern, chic table display from Amy Atlas via Ruffled

{Sweet chevron streamers via Flights of Fancy}

{Adorable chevron ombre bookmarks from Etsy}

{Wedding Chicks}

{Adorable casual place setting via On To Baby}

{Table setting via Wedding Chicks} 

{Style Me Pretty}

{Plays well with other patterns via Love The Day} 

{..or can hold its own via  Erica Obrien Cake Design}

{Chevron wall art via I Heart Nap Time}