Accessories

Trend Alert: Colored Shoes

April 8th, 2010

I am a huge fan of the colored shoes craze! It’s not that it hasn’t been done in the past it is just that more and more brides are jazzing up their wedding day look with pops of color. For as long as I can remember the bride wore white or silver accessories and now brides are finally breaking the mold! I’ve seen colored nail polish, bright colored flowers in their hair, colored jewelry and of course colored shoes.

How fabulous does this couple look? They are clearly just being themselves which is so much fun. There is something so festive and whimsical about colored shoes on the bride.

The bridesmaids are even getting in on the action. If you choose neutral colored dresses like grey or champagne bright colored shoes will look great. Even if you are only comfortable with them choosing one color instead of multiple colors as shown in this picture.

Colored shoes is a great way to let your personality shine. It is another great way to incorporate your wedding colors. These purple shoes really enhance the color of the flowers in this picture. Think about how much fun these shoes would be to wear on your wedding day – plus you can always wear them again.

Here are some ideas of shoes that are available to buy now! I found all these adorable, bright, fun shoes at Zappos.com

Colored shoes is a great way to give your wedding look a burst of style, trend, personality and sass; even if you are a more traditional bride with a glamorous ballgown. Anyone can pull off this look!!

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Style Watch: Ban.do Headbands

March 31st, 2010

One of my best friends wore a Ban.do headband on her wedding day and it was fabulous! I love that headbands are so stylish and Ban.do creates so many fantastic shapes, sizes and styles. The original designs at Ban.do are perfect for your wedding day!

They also carry a wide variety of styles that are perfect for your every day life!

These hair accessories range in price from $35.00 – $200.00 and I love how they have so many different styles. There is something for every whimsical, romantic, rock star, glamorous and fashionista woman out there!

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This Week's Tuesday Tip: Save your Feet

December 22nd, 2009

Most of us have been lucky enough to be a guest at a wedding where the bride was generous enough to supply flip-flops for all the female guests. Whoever originally came up with this idea is a genius.

Another great idea is to provide yourself and your bridal party with stylish flats that match your wedding colors. These ideas can be found at Lori’s – the Sole of Chicago.

I have a client getting married this upcoming summer and she is buying adorable flats from The Dessy Group for her wedding party. I also like how you can order other accessories like purses, tote bags and headbands that all match perfectly.

Having a cute pair of flats will help you and your bridal party last longer on the dance floor without ruining your wedding day look.

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This Week's Tuesday Tip: Accessorize your Hair

December 8th, 2009

Brides have been accessorizing their wedding day hair for years! The styles and trends have been changing recently and I’m loving the new looks!

Feathers have really gotten popular in the last year or two! Feathers help create a chic and modern look. Something a little different! A little sassy attitude can really be fun!

Add a splash of color to brighten up your look. You can choose a color that goes well with your bouquet or the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses! Colored flowers add a bold, vibrant look.

If you love the idea of something in your hair that sparkles consider a modern hair pin or brooch instead of a tiara. Sparkle hair accessorize can really glam up your look! I just love how soft and romantic this hair style is….the sparkle makes it really glamorous.

Headbands have taken over by storm in the fashion world! Look at this amazingly unique wedding day hair accessory! She really rocks the short hair cut with a ton of personality!

Finding a hairstyle and hair accessory that really fits the style of your wedding can really add to the overall look and feel of the event.

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This Week's Tuesday Tip: Get a Bridesmaid Gift they will Love

December 1st, 2009

As most of you know 1154 Lill is an amazing “create your own purse” boutique located in many cities. It is the perfect idea for your bridesmaids gifts. You can create them all yourself and surprise your ladies or you can host a purse making party and let them design their bag however they want! You can even choose your wedding colors if you would like them to carry the purses the day of the wedding.

Below are some ideas I just created on their website:

Here is a great shot of 1154 Lill purses on the big day! Every bridesmaid got a different color ruffle (pink, green, yellow, turquoise and purple) that were all jewel toned to compliment the dresses.

As you can see……it can be used over and over again! It’s a great gift!

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Beautiful Rainy Day

November 15th, 2009

Brides and grooms always want a perfect sunny day so they can take pictures outside…..well Becky and Ryan had a rainy day and look how fantastic these pictures turned out! Instead of shying away from outdoor pictures the bride and groom embraced the weather on their special day! I have to say, it turned out ultra romantic!!!

The bride wore cowboy boots so she could walk thru the amazing, colorful, autumn leaves and not ruin her wedding shoes (or sink into the very wet ground). A brilliant idea!

The bride chose rich, deep, colors for her floral bouquets – which matched the outdoor atmosphere perfectly!

Each bridesmaid carried a different bouquet of autumn colored flowers. The bride’s bouquet had a combination of all their flowers plus some mango calla lily which is the same flower as the groomsmen boutonnieres. A very creative concept.

The bride chose to wear black accessories, not only did she match the wedding party but she wanted to be sure she could wear her wedding day shoes and accessories again someday!

The ceremony and reception was held at Geneva National, in Lake Geneva. A lovely venue with views of Lake Como! The groom’s family had spent many summers in Lake Geneva when he was growing up. The bride always dreamed of a destination wedding. It was the perfect fit to tie together the groom’s family history and the bride’s dream of getting married in a romantic destination. Even better that is wasn’t too far from the big city of Chicago.

As I mentioned in a previous post about destination weddings, accommodations are everything to the guests. One big reason they chose Geneva National (besides how beautiful it is) is because they had really unique accommodations. Everyone was able to stay together in little houses just steps away from all the wedding activity. The couple really loved how much quality time they got to spend with all their guests all weekend!

I just LOVE this photo and had to include it. The fantastic photographer who captured all these amazing shots is Matt Mason from Ideal Impressions. Matt has recently launched his own company called Matt Mason Photography.

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September 24th, 2009

How cool are these fantastic cuff bracelets? They are really modern and bold yet soft and romantic. If you are wearing a simple gown I think cuff bracelets like this would really look sharp.

Another great idea: Take an intricate cuff bracelet and cuff around the stems of your bridal bouquet. It will create a really modern look for your bouquet.

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