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Pink Prettiness Overload

Dina @ White Thread — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:16:33 +0000

Yes, I know…I have been a very bad blogger lately. I’ve pretty much completely neglected White Thread while I’ve been busy nesting like it’s my job over at Honey + Fitz. I PROMISE I will try to do a better job of integrating these 2 halves of my life. But in the interim, I’ve had a few pretty pink images building up in my inspiration file that I felt the need to share with the world.

I am unashamed in my love of pinkness. It just makes me happy in it’s many forms. Pink peonies and ranunculous…yes please! Pink macaroons…what could be better? Pink ruffles…love them!

Enjoy! And in the meantime, I will try to stop stressing about the perfect posts for White Thread and thus procrastinating to no end.

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Kendra Scott Jewelry Color Bar

Dina @ White Thread — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:29:21 +0000

I am loving this ingenious “design your own bling” application on the Kendra Scott Jewelry website. Dubbed the Color Bar, the super easy-to-use interface lets you browse through some gorgeous earrings and design your own custom creations using any combination of twenty crystal colors plus gold or silver hardware. How perfect would this be for that just-so color combination for your bridesmaids? You can save as many creations as you want and even share them with your girls before buying.

Not feeling all that creative? Fear not, the line also has some gorgeous ready-to-wear options and even a bridal line with some incredible statement necklaces. A few of my favorite offerings below:

This sparkly crystal bib necklace (lower left) is KILLING me! And I love that it would look as incredible with your gown as it would with some jeans and cute heels on a post-wedding night out on the town.

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Unique wedding gown

Dina @ White Thread — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:05 +0000

I’m dying to hear what you guys think about this dress. It’s certainly unique and has a very organic quality to it with the fabric remnant skirt. Would you ever wear something like this?

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Priscilla of Boston Salon coming to Raleigh, NC!!

Dina @ White Thread — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:17:04 +0000

Big news this morning for Carolina fans of the Priscilla of Boston bridal line – their Signature Salon experience is coming to Raleigh!

As a long time fan of the line, this is so exciting. I have long preached that the POB label as well as Melissa Sweet, Vineyard, Jewel, Platinum and Reverie (which all fall under the same design house) are tailor made for the Carolina bride. Classic sensibilities with modern touches thrown in for of-the-moment looks. I really think there is a dress for every bride and every budget in these lines. Indeed, two of my all-time favorite dresses from my Top Ten series are by Priscilla of Boston & Melissa Sweet.

The grand opening is slated for Saturday, June 19th, and it is the first and only Priscilla of Boston Signature Salon in the Carolinas. The boutique will be located at 2023 Cameron Street in Raleigh in the heart of Cameron Village.

They will also carry their lovely bridesmaid designs so even if you already have your dress but are still on the hunt for your girls, you have to check it out!

No further word on if locally owned boutiques who carry the line will continue to do so or if the Signature Salon will become the one spot to get your hands on one of these beauties. Maybe someone in the know will chime in and fill us in!

Either way, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Priscilla of Boston and crew to Raleigh. Carolina brides thank you!

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5 Years Later

Dina @ White Thread — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:28:30 +0000

Today is my 5 year wedding anniversary. I can’t believe it’s already been 5 years since that gorgeous day on the Outer Banks surrounded by our closest friends and family. We’ve been so blessed and just downright happy that it really has flown by.

Instead of celebrating with some great big pomp & circumstance, we’re spending the weekend in Maryland with family and celebrating the news of a healthy baby on the way (I’m 19 weeks today!). After a bit of a health scare the last few weeks (more on that in a future post), test results from this week revealed we are out of the woods and truly thankful and focused on the thing that really matters – this new life we’ve created together and are eagerly awaiting.

So bare with me! I know I’ve neglected poor lil’ White Thread over the last couple of weeks but I promise I have some fun posts planned to share (including our nursery design which has nothing to do with weddings but is so stinkin’ fun I just have to share!)

In honor of the Kentucky Derby

Dina @ White Thread — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:41:06 +0000

Here’s to a fun weekend of outdoor activities, mint julep drinking and all around Southern-ness See you Monday!

{Photo credit: Shelter}

Carolina love on Style Me Pretty

Dina @ White Thread — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:58:30 +0000

I love seeing our very own, fabulous Carolina wedding vendors get recognized on a national scale. Today, the fabulous team of Cunningham Photo Artists, Ivy Robinson weddings & events, The Wow Factor Cakes, Hayden Olivia Bridal and Swanky Bride just to name a few, were featured in a Style Me Pretty Inspiration to Reality feature.

Head over to SMP for all the details but here are just some of the swanky pink and black features.

And because I can never get enough of Modern Trousseau’s amazing designs, here is a feature shot of the dress used in this shoot. So glam, I love it!!

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A big announcement!

Dina @ White Thread — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:13 +0000

Yup, it’s true. I’m officially 14 weeks pregnant and too excited to keep it a secret any longer! We’re expecting our first addition to the family in mid-October, which means I’ll have the privilege of being super prego throughout what I’m sure will be a very hot Southern summer. Yuck.

So while I promise to not let White Thread become all about prenatal visits, nursery design and stroller debates, you’ll have to forgive me if a wee-bit of my excitement seeps through onto the blog (and cut me some slack if I miss some posts here and there…this making a human business really takes a lot out of you it turns out!)

Reem Acra Fall 2010

Dina @ White Thread — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:02:25 +0000

Reem Acra is usually synonymous with large ballgowns, dripping with beaded bodices and intricately embroidered trains. Which is why I was so intrigued by this season’s designs. The silhouettes are definitely still “bigger” but embroidery and beading seem to have been swapped entirely for three dimensional fabric florals and heavy satin for layers of tulle.

Even the satin designs seem restrained, fresh and certainly more modern than their traditional embroidered gowns. All in all, I loved this season and the direction the design house is headed in.

These dresses are my favorite, but check out all the designs here.

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Modern Trousseau’s Fall 2010 line

Dina @ White Thread — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:33:21 +0000

Fall 2010 you’re saying? It’s barely Spring 2010! Yes, I know but in the world of bridal fashion, new designs get revealed twice a year with the spring show (that just took place this last weekend in NYC) revealing collections to hit stores that coming fall. Hence, the lines that were just unveiled are technically Fall 2010 lines (Spring 2010 was shown last Fall 2009…get it?).

Now that we’ve got the technicalities out of the way, I was completely beside myself when an email from Modern Trousseau landed in my inbox on Saturday afternoon packed with pictures of all the new dresses for the season. Obviously by now you know I love this line, and I was totally bummed to not be seeing it and my other favorites in person in New York (though I did follow along obsessively on Twitter all weekend).

I’m so happy to report they have knocked it out of the park AGAIN this season. There is nothing worse than when one of your favorite designers shows a collection that leaves you struggling to find just 1 dress you like (more on that later…because it DEFINITELY happened for me this season). Thankfully, Modern Trousseau is as consistent as they come. Below is every dress from this newly revealed line. I think there’s something for everyone, including some daring explorations in color which I love.

But first up, my two favorites from the collection, Tia & Portia.

Tia is a classic silhouette in that fit-to-flare we’re seeing so much of these days. But I love that it’s done in a lighter, chiffon-y material as opposed to the heavy satin we normally see it in. Ruching throughout the bodice and extending down gives it some nice visual interest. I just love this dress because I imagine it would look great on a ton of different body types (curvy gals, this silhouette let’s you rock those curves) and it’s light and perfect for a Carolina summer wedding!

The second dress above, Portia, is done in a very “of the moment” one-shoulder look (though I’ll bet they could do this for you as strapless…just a hunch). Again, fitted through the hips but this time with a lot more volume at the bottom. I love the drama of this dress, played up even more by the big, bold blooms and pickups in the skirt.

As I mentioned, this season brought more color than ever to the Modern Trousseau lineup and frankly, I LOVE IT. This first dress, Wallis, probably should have been in my favorites. The lavender accent is just perfect in my mind. The slightly dropped waist leading to that fun skirt…love it all.

Ebony is the second dress, again with a fun, voluminous skirt, but this time with a modern, black accent. If you’re not feeling the black, you could always substitute a different colored ribbon. But I personally love the hit of unexpected color. Very sophisticated and modern.

And for even more color, there is Martine, the last dress shown above. A black lace overlay bodice with a big, tulle skirt, all done in a steel-y silver color. I’m dying to know what you guys think of this dress. Could you ever see yourself wearing it down the aisle? Some brides can’t imagine making their walk down the aisle in anything less than white. Others love the idea of something this different. Where do you land?

Two more lovelies – Monroe & Siren.

And yet another two – Caroline & Sophie. Caroline is done in this really incredible metallic stencil to create an entirely different look to the fabric. Very creative and unique, I love it.

Below – Matilda & Lily. Love the sash treatments on these dresses. Interesting bows/knots and dramatic, long pieces add a whole other dimension to the dresses.

Finally a few last designs – the four lace dresses of this collection. I am a big lace fan and I think Modern Trousseau does lace so incredibly well (and at a ridiculous price point I might add!). Each is prettier than the next so if you have your heart set on a lace gown, I would definitely check out this line (past seasons have had a nice assortment of lace as well).

From top to bottom here you have Tara, Kendra, Jamie, India.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this recap of one of my favorite lines, Modern Trousseau. I swear they never disappoint me and I hope you feel the same!

What’s your favorite from the new line? Which is perfect for your Carolina wedding?

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