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}