A Many Splendored Thing {Wedding Inspiration for the Modern Bride}

It's my Birthday!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:40:00 +0000

I love getting older; getting wiser is optional ;-)

♥ I enjoy being a girl! ♥

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:06:00 +0000

Here's a couple of verses from a favorite song of mine by Peggy Lee called "I Enjoy Being A Girl" and a few pictures of my reason why. Have a wonderful weekend! Dress in something frilly and do something girly; I know I am!

I'm a girl and by me that's only great
I am proud that my silhouette is curvy
that I walk with a sweet and girlish gait
With my hips kind of swivelly and swervey

I adore being dressed in something frilly
When my date comes to get me at my place
Out I go with my Joe or John or Billy
Like a filly who is ready for the race

When I have a brand new hairdo
With my eyelashes all in curls
I float as the clouds on air do
I enjoy being a girl

These stunner's are from Timeless Vixen Vintage. With dresses like these, why would you want to wear pants?!

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All photos courtesy of Timeless Vixen Vintage on Etsy

Check out timelessvixen.com for more loveliness!

Sparkle!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:08:00 +0000

Everyone needs a little sparkle on their special day! Check out this Etsy shop for some shimmer and shine:

LiveInStyle

Photos courtesy of LiveInStyle

Must Haves for Spring!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:28:00 +0000

Spring brides, liven up your wedding coifs with these sweet and sassy floral combs and clips from these Etsy sellers:

Gardens of Whimsy

Adorn yourself with whimsy...

photos courtesy of gardens of whimsy

Mandizzle

Have you been mandizzled yet?

photos courtesy of mandizzle

Need. Want. Drool. Swoon ♥

I ♥ Hair Candy!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:48:00 +0000

Wouldn't it be fun to build a wedding around this lovely hair bow from ban.do? The possibilities would be endless! Perfect for a fresh and fun summer wedding.

image courtesy of ban.do

It'd be like getting married in a gum ball machine...swoon ♥

Check out ban.do for more swoon worthy hair accessories like this one.

I ♥ Pablo Neruda

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:56:00 +0000

Hello, lovelies! Happy Valentine's Day. I hope you all have wonderfully exciting weekends planned.

I just discovered the poems of Pablo Neruda. The man is phenomenal! His words are filled with longing, love and passion.

This poem is my favorite. It's like he took the words straight from my heart:

SI TÚ ME OLVIDAS

QUIERO que sepas
una cosa.

Tú sabes cómo es esto:
si miro
la luna de cristal, la rama roja
del lento otoño en mi ventana,
si toco
junto al fuego
la impalpable ceniza
o el arrugado cuerpo de la leña,
todo me lleva a ti,
como si todo lo que existe,
aromas, luz, metales,
fueran pequeños barcos que navegan
hacia las islas tuyas que me aguardan.

Ahora bien,
si poco a poco dejas de quererme
dejaré de quererte poco a poco.

Si de pronto
me olvidas
no me busques,
que ya te habré olvidado.

Si consideras largo y loco
el viento de banderas
que pasa por mi vida
y te decides
a dejarme a la orilla
del corazón en que tengo raíces,
piensa
que en ese día,
a esa hora
levantaré los brazos
y saldrán mis raíces
a buscar otra tierra.

Pero
si cada día,
cada hora
sientes que a mí estás destinada
con dulzura implacable.
Si cada día sube
una flor a tus labios a buscarme,
ay amor mío, ay mía,
en mí todo ese fuego se repite,
en mí nada se apaga ni se olvida,
mi amor se nutre de tu amor, amada,
y mientras vivas estará en tus brazos
sin salir de los míos.

http://www.neruda.uchile.cl/obra/index.html

♥ Valentines Cuteness from Etsy ♥

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:15:00 +0000

Valentines day. Hailed as the ultimate day of love. Here is some valentines day cuteness from Esty, my favorite place on earth. Enjoy!

This card makes me smile.

tinaseamonster.etsy.com

These are just adorable.

claraiuribe.etsy.com

These are good enough to eat, but don't! It's soap. Tempting I know, but not worth the stomach ache.

pinkparchmentsoaps.etsy.com

Etsy Inspiration #7 - "Tulle, Tulle, Tulle!"

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:27:00 +0000

I ♥ tulle! It's so girly and always appropriate for any occasion, especially weddings! I totally want to buy an Ouma dress. My life needs one.

{Click photos for link to Etsy shops}

{Tulle gowns by Ouma}

{Headband and veil by Myra Kim}

{Bridal veil by Austie} {Garter by Florrie Mitton}

{Tulle wrap by Modern Romance} {Bridal shrug by Holly Stalder}

Pictures courtesy of each Etsy shop listed.

Winter Wedding Board

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:44:00 +0000

There is such a magic surrounding winter weddings. They are always so whimsical and beautiful without much effort.

The rich browns (pine wood, hot chocolate, gingerbread) inspired this board today. Enjoy!

Mood: warm winter memories

Colors: pine, hot chocolate, gold foil, winter white

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{left to right: mercury ornament via snippet & ink; gold shoes via style me pretty; cookies and hot chocolate from Martha Stewart wedding; wedding gown from Etsy seller Joan Shum; merry Christmas garland via snippet & ink}

Etsy Winter Wedding Accessories - Headbands

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:53:00 +0000

Just found this amazing Etsy shop today and thought it would be nice to share the beauty. Little White Dresser, enjoy!

All images courtesy of Little White Dresser.

Etsy Winter Wedding Accessories - Neckwear

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:26:00 +0000

It seems like ages since I've posted something. I truly have missed it. So expect much from me over the break. This post is inspired by all the winter wedding that I have seen splashed all over the Internet and my favorite blogs.

I would love to have a winter wedding, but I hate the cold so you see my dilemma. But these items from Etsy are sure to keep you warm and stylish. Enjoy!

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{Purse Your Lips}

{Megan's Menagerie}

{Fringe}

All pictures courtesy of each Etsy shop listed above.

Etsy Love - Florrie Mitton garters

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:18:00 +0000

These garters are deliciously girly and oh so sweet! You would need to get two, so the other thigh won't get jealous *wink*

Each garter is handcrafted in the U.K. by Claire, the woman behind Florrie Mitton. From her Etsy profile,

My range consists of beautiful laces, silk satins, chiffon's & tulle's, trimmed with silk ribbons, beautiful charms and also a special limited edition vintage range. The Florrie Mitton website is currently under construction & will be launching early 2010. I am inspired by Alice in Wonderland, flora & fauna, vintage glamour, the magical, whimsical & the ethereal.....

Florrie Mitton was my great grandma & is the namesake & inspiration for my shop & label.

She named the label after her great grandma (how sweet!). And we share a birthday; this woman is amazing! And he garters are to die for...well not literally, but you get my meaning.

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All images from Florrie Mitton.

Madeleine Peyroux - "Dance me to the end of love"

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

LOVE! She reminds me so much of Billie Holiday with her sultry, raspy voice. I would definitely love to do a first dance to this song. It's playful, but very sexy. Possibilities are endless!

Ray Lamontagne - "Hold you in my arms"

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:45:00 +0000

I ♥ this song! His voice, the lyrics, the raw emotion... Someone put this song in your wedding, please!!! I mean, if you want of course (*wink*)

Have a happy weekend! I know it's early, but I may forget to post tomorrow.

Dearest Readers and Fans

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:00 +0000

Sorry for my lack of posts this month!

I just started a new job this week. I am a Special Education Assistant at a High School and I love it! The kids are awesome, but I haven't quite gotten the hang of my schedule yet. There never seems to be enough time to post in the mornings, and when I get home after school, I just want to crash.

I hope to get in the habit of posting on weekends, and prepping posts for during the week. Bear with me, I'm learning...

Thanks for your understanding and patience ♥

Ecofriendly Gowns by Morgan Boszilkov

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:04:00 +0000

(From Etsy) Morgan Boszilkov is the designer and owner of the Natural Bridal Collection, a new line of eco-friendly designer wedding gowns and accessories. The dresses and accessories are handcrafted with love in the United States, and 5% of profits are donated to environmental causes. Morgan uses sustainable fabrics and strives to apply green and socially responsible principles to all aspects of her business. Her designs are elegant, beautiful, luxurious and Green!

This dress is a lovely gathered number, made from bamboo and organic cotton jersey with organic linen flower accents.

This one is made from hemp!

I adore this dress, especially the hair adornment. ♥ swoon ♥ It's made of hemp, with detachable lower tiers for a short & flirty reception dress!

Check out more from Natural Bridals here.

Textile necklaces on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:22:00 +0000

These necklaces are beginning to grow on me. They are so elegant, but trendy at the same time. These would be lovely for bridal or bridesmaid jewelery, because they can be worn beyond the wedding to build more wonderful memories with. I love double-duty jewelery!

You've gotta love Etsy! Happy hunting!

Etsy Jewelry - Rings!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:12:00 +0000

Check out these talented jewelers on Etsy, you my just find something wonderful! Click image for link to Etsy shop.

Traditional gold'n'diamonds:

{Rose cut wedding set by LR Jewelry} {Solitaire by BMJNYC}

For the quirky, geek-chic couple:

{Wedding Bands by 51 degrees North} { Jacked ring set by Janna Brevick}

Gem-stone lovelies:

{Morganite ring by One Garnet Girl}{White Sapphire ring by singleB beautiful}

Find more beautiful rings on Etsy by searching "wedding rings" or "rings". Happy hunting!

Etsy Inspiration #6 - "Shabby Romance"

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:13:00 +0000

{Click image for link to Etsy shop}

{Dresses by Magnolija DRESS}

{Tunic by Magnolija DRESS}

{Bracelet by Sumikoshop}{Headband by Yuzu Rose}

{Opal mohair neck warmer by Phydeaux designs}{Cuffs by LaCamelot}

{Corsage by Stella Pesci}{Opal earrings by Made by Sam}

J. Mendel Dresses

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Ever since I saw these J. Mendel dresses on Green Wedding Shoes, I couldn't get them off my mind. The are super feminine and flirty. They remind me of cotton candy, or those spun sugar creations that bakers put on cakes. Needless to say, they're so sweet, I just want to eat them up!

Each one would be wonderfully delicious for anything wedding related. I would love to see a bold, fearless bride rock the short sequin dress with the fur coat as a wedding gown. How decadent, and unique!

I had to throw in a suit, for the very modern bride!

{All pictures courtesy of style.com}

Etsy Love - Hats by yellowfield (Behida Dolić)

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:35:00 +0000

These beautifully draped cloche hats inspired by the 20's and 30's are wonderful for adding a touch of elegance, authenticity, or style to a themed wedding, engagement or rehearsal dinner. I would wear these hats everywhere! So feminine and stylish.

From Etsy, Behida Dolić (yellowfield7) was born in a small village in northern Bosnia in 1982. Due to the dreadful Balkan wars in the 1990s, Behida, along with one of her sisters and her brother, left Bosnia with many other refugees. She studied fine art & conservation for two years in Florence, Italy. It was during this time that Behida first encountered & fell in love with early 20th Century American fashion, and began making hand-draped cloche hats. In 2003 she moved to San Francisco to earn her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She currently lives in Oakland and hopes to open her own shop soon.

Wouldn't you just love to have a vintage photo shoot in these hats?!? Swoon ♥

Check out more from Behida's etsy store, here or see even more of her lovely hats on yellowfield.net.

I ♥ Betty Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:49:00 +0000

I love these party dresses by Betty Valentine as fun, completely wearable beyond the wedding day bridesmaid dresses. Or perhaps a rehearsal dinner, engagement, or reception dress? The possibilities are endless!

From her site, "Betty Valentine's world is one laden with dreams and nostalgia, a place where youthful urgency and rapture reverberate through endless nights like intoxicating music. She hopes to stir the feelings of adolescent anticipation that sleep in your heart."

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Check out more from Ms. Valentine and view a list of stockists on her site, here.

Etsy Love - Timeless Vixen Vintage

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:57:00 +0000

Want more Mad Men style? Check out Timeless Vixen Vintage on Etsy! The dresses are soooo dreamy. I want a closet full of them!

There is more beauty to behold at Timeless Vixen's etsy shop, here. Or check out their website, here.

Etsy Inspiration #5 - "Ruffles!"

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:01:00 +0000

I ♥ Ruffles! They are so lovely, super feminine and oh so fabulous! They add just the right touch of class and elegance to any outfit for any occasion. Enjoy!

{Click image for link to Etsy shop}

{Bracelet by Dinosaur Toes} {Bag by Mojo Spa Style}

{Ruffle tank by Claire La Faye} {Flower brooch by Curious Oddities}

{Ruffled earrings from Bijunea} {Ruffly flower pins by Eclectic Orchid}

{Tops by Laura Ann (lolashowgirl)}

{Knit dresses by Sub Rosa Fashion} {Polka dot Dahlia dress by Miss Brache}

{Shawl by New Fashioned Whispers} {Neck piece by Indulgence Couture}

Etsy Inspiration #4 - "Fall Whimsy"

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:14:00 +0000

The colors of Fall are so inspiring! Here are some fall colored items that evoke whimsy. Enjoy!

{Click image for link to Etsy shop}

{Vintage apron dress by Katinka Pinka} {Tutu by Whimsy Wendy}

{Metal studs by Joanna Rutter} {Butterfly crown by Which.Goose}

{Eco-daisies by FFFlowers } {Polymer clay pomegranate by Efi Warsh}

{Paisley dress by Maisy Brown} {Gold Nest Pendant by TheManTrap}

{Paintings by Koelleart}

{Vintage print by The vintage eeclectic} {Butterfly lampshade by MIXKO}