button, button...

Who's got the button? I love these little hair pins from Pandacub, they make me happy! I'm willing to bet they would put a smile on the face of any of your girl friends. Bridesmaids? Sure. Flower girls? You betcha.

{gemma ward & paolo roversi}

{more paolo:}
> individuallure
> almost like floating
> audrey marnay

{more gemma:}
> with josh
> a ballerina
> in red
> for hermès

MAGAZINE: Italian Vogue March 2004
MODEL: Gemma Ward
PHOTOGRAPHER: Paolo Roversi

sarah seven

Sarah Seven makes these gorgeous dresses. She'll even apply her talent to a custom gown for you. I love the layered bodices that she creates. I also adore that raspberry colored dress. Those are the facts as I see them.

nesting

You've heard of a ring pillow, how about a ring nest? These would be so cute for a woodsy wedding! From Erina at Y&E.

{alix in wonderland}

Have been following Alix's adventures in Japan, where floating among the cherry blossoms at the Shinjuku Gyoen garden is like being " . . . lost in a fantasy world . . . wishing it could last forever."

{photography by the cherry blossom girl}

new crew

A new week, a new J. Crew dress. Love the stripes!
I hope everyone is enjoying this unseasonably warm weather. I know I'm spending some time outside in the next few days, even if I have to take the computer with me onto the lawn.

{more lyell}

{see here}

my dog ate my earring

Last night I was wearing my favorite earrings, (bottom left). I love these earrings because they're super light, super comfortable, and everyone comments on how nice they are. I love them. Correction; loved. *sad face* I woke up this morning to discover that my puppy had gotten one of them off the coffee table and chewed it to bits. He's still in the "dog house", as it were.
I bought them in San Fran. when I went to visit my sister, and I had no idea the name of the shop where I got them or the name of the person who made them. Luckily, I have a magical sister who happens to be the world's best internet searcher. She found Molly M's website and now I can go ahead and forgive Shorty. Yay!
Since I was so pleased to have found a source for these babies, I thought you might be interested as well. These would be perfect bridesmaid's gifts. I love the ones on the top left, they'd be gorgeous against dark hair!

wedding decor: vintage vases

{each photo links to its shop}

for eco-friendly reception centerpieces -- what other creative things could you repurpose or reuse as vases?

shrugs from rohm

Need a shrug? I love the swiss dot fabric on the top one! It's so simple, yet so feminine. It'd be the perfect topper to sleeveless gown in need of a little pizzazz! All of the above handmade by Emily of Rohm.

top ten vintage etsy wedding items: april 21

{each photo links to its shop}

ok, so 12. two pairs of gloves, two pairs of shoes.
(only one chalkboard this time, am making progress. :)

short and sweet

In these tricksy economic times I know lots of brides are looking for more casual, inexpensive frocks for backyard receptions. These are a few of my favorites, both from Nordstrom's. The one on the left is Anna Sui, and if you have skin as amazing as that model, I recommend you wear this dairy cream color all the time. The second dress, by Lily, won my heart with it's easy, airy style and gorgeous texture. Both would be perfect for a beautiful summer wedding under the stars!

{runway to editorial: christian dior}

{on the runway}

{on emily blunt}

{on natalia}

{images: 1 - bruna tenorio in dior via the lish list; 2 -"couture club", emily blunt in dior for vanity fair, photographed by michael roberts via the lish list; 3 - natalia vodianova in dior for vogue UK may 2009 editorial photographed by mario testino}

{inspiration: balmain tulle skirt}

. . . tulle skirt, Balmain, collection at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC

{via hudson}

punk rock pretty

Spring has finally sprung here in Rhode Island, YAY! I had a great weekend full of digging in the garden and anticipating all the beautiful flowers that will come in the next few months. I'm actually sore from all my digging! Regardless, it's great to have been able to spend some serious time outside, and I can't wait to get back out there next weekend.
Meanwhile, I've got lots of good stuff to share!
Meredith, from Punk Rock Bride emailed me this weekend to share the amazing new designs just up on their website. I love the Becky (above right), it's what I imagine Avril Lavigne might wear, if she hadn't worn what she actually wore.

{inspiration: ysl sweater}

{1 - danska cover, april 08, TFS & alexandra's favoriter; 2 - from a previous post}

{inspiration: a summer's day}

{images: 1 - lily donaldson via live journal; 2 - perry ogden; 3 - italian amica, march 2004, model: renee meijer, photographer - bruno ripoche; 4 - corrie bond}