Smitten With: Holiday Dresses

This time of year is my favorite for many reasons, one of them being that ladies are called upon to get dressed to the nines. It is one reason I absolutely adore Christmas weddings; everyone is bedecked in their most elegant finery. Here are my top five dress picks for the season, whether you are attending a wedding, trying to find the perfect bridesmaid dress or doing the Christmas party circuit:







From the top: Eva Franco; Anthropologie; Holly Stalder; Free People; Darling.

Real Wedding: Corinne and Chuck

Phil and Mindy, the creative team behind Phindy Photography, recently shot Corinne and Chucks wedding in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The weather, the location, everything about the day was just perfect. The fete was put together by the talented folks at A Delightful Day.

Can't go wrong with mismatched bridesmaid dresses in your color palette.

How rad is this dress?

The palette and details are so pretty. A lot of vintage details, especially with the lily of the valley bouquet. Glasses tipped to Phil and Mandy for capturing everything so beautifully. Check out more of their work here.

In Love With...

I have had so much inspiration this week, and here are a few reasons why. These things make my heart pitter patter, my eyes sparkle, and my mouth smile.

Gorgeous dresses from Calypso. You must check out their website. This set is on sale now! Perfect for mismatched bridesmaid dresses in vintage art nouveau colors.

From Calypso's new collection. Ridiculously beautiful.


I still love ballet flats. If you're going to be on your feet all day, be comfortable! White ruffled flats by Jeffrey Campbell; blue velvet flats from Miu Miu.


I discovered Michelle Rago's blog by chance and fell for her pretty papery and how she chronicles her personal creative process. The lovely seahorse and coral letterpress invitations and escort cards are a wonderful deviation from the typical seashore theme.


Krista Raak's accessories are a to die for combination of vintage charm and elegant opulence. I imagine Daisy Buchanan carried a bag or wore a choker very similar to the ones Krista designs.


I can think of dozens of uses for this sash from J Crew. I think giving one of these to each of your bridesmaids would be an excellent way to make the Calypso dresses (above) coordinate, and/or make a sweet gift. I'm ordering mine today!

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Inspiration Tuesday: Vintage Fabrics

I am so inspired by Etsy shop sohomode. DYING over these dresses! How gorgeous would they be for bridesmaids! I think I might! The fabric, the design, it's simply perfection.

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Got me to thinking about vintage fabrics and how to beautifully incorporate them into a wedding. Here are a few examples:

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I like a necktie that coordinates with bridesmaid dresses and overall design of a wedding. If you are having a tough time finding a fabric or print that you, visit Tie Crafters. You can send them your material and they'll custom make your ties to your specifications.

Sew these perfect little clutches for your bridesmaids! You can find a free pattern here. There are, however several other sites offering free patterns if you wish to have a different style.

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Have I told you that I love vintage fabrics? Use beautiful, old-fashion feed sack material for your sewing projects. Etsy and Ebay have shops where you can find a variety of colors and patterns.

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These ideas can be beautifully incorporated into a garden or picnic wedding. Tweek the palette a bit for a gorgeous, rustic fall shindig!