A soft and lovely bridesmaid dress.

The petal dress from Ann Taylor is so soft and lovely. It also comes in black and white, but the soft coral shown below is my favorite. Click to enlarge.

Etsy find: Destiny's Creations.

Today, I'm loving these baubles by Destiny's Creations. A pair of these resin earrings would add a fun, modern touch to a bridesmaid's attire, or even as a bride's "something blue". Take a look at the Etsy shop to check out the entire selection...

Fall color forecast + BHLDN.

While this fall's color forecast isn't my favorite (I want my kelly green back!), it is always spot on. Take a look at the projected colors followed by a lovely selection of BHLDN dresses. Yum.

Color Combo: Navy + Kelly Green.

A tad preppy, but always pretty, navy blue and kelly green are a classic wedding color combination. If you dig this, be sure to check out this wedding via Style Me Pretty.



Credits (clockwise from top left):
The Knot, Thread, Maida Vale, Style Me Pretty, Emilie Friday

Etsy find: letterpress necklaces + more.

When I was recently given a letterpress H necklace, it brought tears to my eyes. What an appropriate and lovely gift! What I really like about it is that when it's hanging, a casual observer doesn't really know what it is. So, wearing the necklace is kind of like wearing a fun little secret.

In addition to these necklaces, Gwen Delicious offers jewelry made out of typewriter keys and many other goodies. Wouldn't cuff links with your first initials be a great gift to a groom on your wedding day?

Etsy find: Monograms by Mon Cadeau.

What bridesmaid wouldn't love one of these sweet petite monogram necklaces by Mon Cadeau? You'd never guess they're only $10, would you? Initial rings are also available for a mere $15. Love, love, love them!

Urban Craft Uprising picks.

I spent a good portion of the weekend exploring the handmade shows happening around Seattle. The Urban Craft Uprising is, by far, my favorite. This year's show was incredible, too. There were so many good vendors! I picked up a raccoon print by one of my favorite illustrators, Ryan Berkley. His work simply makes me smile. There were many fantastic pieces of jewelry I would have been happy to take home, as well. Here are a few of my discoveries:


Alisha Louise Designs
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Elisa Shere Jewelry
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The Sprinkle Factory
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Ever delicious J.Crew.

Dear J.Crew, you never do wrong by me. Now, if I could get a sample pair of each of these shoes sent to Maida Vale HQ, that would be great! For the record, I would totally throw on any of your bridesmaid dresses over skinny jeans to get more wear out of them post-wedding, as well.






Happy weekend, everyone!

Etsy find: Jewelry by Alona Freeman.

It seems like ages since I've posted a good Etsy jewelry find. But, lucky you, I've stumbled across a great one! Alona Freeman creates beautiful, modern pieces from vintage finds. The resulting looks are colorful and charming statement pieces that look like they've walked off the pages of an Anthropologie catalog. I'm naturally drawn to the aqua colored pieces. Which are your faves?

Color combo: Moss, Robin's Egg + Powder.

I know I blog a whole lotta blue, but it is my favorite color after all. I shared this great MS paper project last week, and it inspired the following color combination. Yum, yum!



Credits (clockwise from top left):
Unknown via Martha Stewart, Brides via Postcards & Pretties, 57 Grand, Maida Vale

J.Crew never disappoints.

Have you seen the latest J.Crew wedding lookbook? As would be expected, it does not fail. In addition to several of the new dresses, I love the styling (red shoes with a pale pink dress!) of each image. My favorite so far? The soft and feminine dress shown on page 8. Which look do you love?

Three fun Etsy dresses.

Etsy never ceases to amaze me, and these three fashion designers are no different. Michelle Tan's kelly green dress would make for the sweetest vintage-inspired bridesmaid. At $85, it's a complete steal, too. Below are three potential bridesmaid dresses I'm loving right now. Enjoy!


Michelle Tan


Fancy Clothing


Sarah Seven

57 Grand.

It's always exciting to run across a bridesmaid collection that's new to me! 57 Grand has created a fresh and pretty set of dresses in a wonderful array of colors. My favorites include the structured, classic Riverside and the draped, romantic Waverly. At $200 or less, these dresses are not only a deal, but could easily be seen as an investment. Have a great weekend!

Etsy find: Rule 42.

How darling are these pinwheels from Rule 42? They come as boutonnieres, hair clips, cake toppers and so on. They can even be made up to a whopping 17" in diameter. Love the impact they create in photos!

3 gorgeous gowns + 1 fab pair of shoes (as seen in Paris).

Hello everyone! I am back after six nights in lovely Paris. The last time I visited the city was 16 years ago, and since I didn't leave with a very good impression that time, I was excited to give it another try. I'm so glad I did as I ended up loving everything the city had to offer—from the pastries to the people.

With a good friend by my side, I rented a pretty little apartment in the 6th arrondissement (neighborhood). Our time was spent exploring, discovering the amazing cuisine, soaking up the sights and window shopping (or window licking as the French call it).

If you are getting married this year and are still trying to decide on a honeymoon destination, the Euro is quite low right now, and Paris is definitely a city for romance. Over the next few posts, I'm going to share some finds with you. Starting with fashion...


Carlos Miele
380 Rue Saint Honoré, 1st
Brazilian designer Carlos Miele can be found in New York, Miami and Paris. This layered gown is elegant but not necessarily formal. The variation in color stopped me in my tracks. Wouldn't it photograph beautifully on a bridesmaid?


Mi & Canna
59 Boulevard Raspail, 6th
Hello, gorgeous! This unique charcoal dress with handpainted flowers and overflowing tulle is certainly dramatic. The asymmetrical neckline is fab, too. I would love to see (or, better yet, attend!) a wedding with a dress like this.


BCBG Max Azria
176 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 6th
While BCBG is a label familiar to the US, I had not seen this sweet dress before wandering around Paris. The applique detailing is delicious in person, and it would make a great informal wedding or getaway dress. At a price of less than $400, it would be a good choice for a bride on a budget, as well.


Michel Perry
243 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1st
Shoe and accessory designer Michel Perry has created what might be my new favorite shoe. These delightful heels are oh-so-tasty and clever, as well. As I was falling all over myself looking at them, the store clerk asked me and my friend if we'd like to come back later to "play". Yes please!

More coming soon...