Gotta Get Me Some: Spool No. 72

Have you visited Spool No. 72's website lately?  'Doring these lovelies up above.  All that's missing is a broken in pair of flops and you're set to go. 

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.

Maggie's Bridals, by AE Photography

I bumped my original post today to feature Maggie's gorgeous bridal shots from the awesomely talented Ashley from AE Photography. When I opened Ashley's email and saw the photos, I wanted to share them with everyone just as soon as possible.

Maggie's look is reflective of another era. First things first, the hair clip. So simple and sweet with feather and pearls, one can imagine an old Hollywood actress wearing the very same thing. Works perfectly with the bottom pleated trumpet style gown with lace and pearls appliqued at the seam.

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How about those shoes? Love, love, love the photo of Maggie in the chair showing her very modern laced up heels that somehow work amazingly with the rest of her outfit.

Ashley from AE Photography really did an awesome job of working Maggie into her surroundings; the Dillon Home in Sterling, Illinois provided the perfect setting for the vintage ambiance of the shoot.

Keep your eyes peeled for photos from Maggie's wedding on AE Photography's blog. Thanks again for sharing these magnificently romantic shots with us!

Smitten With: Plum Pretty Sugar

Plum Pretty Sugar describes their duds as 'loungerie'. That's something I can get on board with. Not only do they make the prettiest robes and sleepwear, but their bedroom linens are noteworthy as well. Gorgeous florals in vintage designs, yet very modern palettes. I would be a very happy camper with one of everything, thank you.





Check out more of their designs here. Oh so comfy but still sexy enough for your wedding or honeymoon.

Blog Stalking and Other Adventures

Can you believe it's Friday already?! This week just flew by. We are so thrilled to welcome Kiernan Michael into the family, so I apologize if I skimped a little on posting. There has been a lot of goodness around the web this week, and here are some of my personal faves:


I just have to begin with this cloche hat. It's killing me, folks. Seriously.

Anniversary photo shoot from Brooklyn Bride. The background graffiti makes it.

Breakfast at Tiffany's engagement session. Divine.

Big news guys! Vintage Glam is now Ruffled! Head on over and congratulate Amanda on the new site.

I love Megan & Chris's sweet wedding via 100 Layer Cake.

Vintage! Handmade! Outdoor! Garden florals! Emily from Once Wed features the prettiest weddings, and Ben and Shayda's is no exception.

If I keep on looking at Aran's blog, Cannelle er Vanille, I'll never fit into my dress! Sinful pumpkin and hazelnut doughnuts with clafoutis. Look at your own risk.

Another fabulous handmade wedding via frolic!

Lovely fabric flower escort cards via Elizabeth Anne Designs.

Are you a paperophile like me? Then you'll love Folding Trees.

I sure would love one of these headbands for this bird's nest of mine.

This isn't your grandfather's general store.

Tiers From Heaven

Etheral, ruffled layers of silk organza and lace; it's a vintage shake of 1920's nouveau with a dash of 1950's prom. I fell hard for Marchesa's Spring 2010 line which inspired these (more affordable) selections:







From top: Delicate tiered gown from Etsy seller Prizy Sebastian; A Formal Affair Dress, Mod Cloth; Flirty Ruffle Dress, Free People; Talmadge Dress, Anthropologie;

I covet the Prizy Sebastian dress and all of it's handmade goodness; it's dreamy layers would make the perfect gown for a vintage inspired wedding. One in size 4, please!

Appetizer

All morning, I've been working on a feature I had hope to finish by now; but alas, there is more work to do. So I decided to share with you my two favorite wedding dress styles from Fashion Week for Spring 2010.

Monique Lhuillier and Oscar de la Renta were on the same page when they designed their gowns; the two examples below are very similar. Clearly, femininity is back full throttle! I can see other designers following suit and incorporating some of the same elements in their collections.

The first two are reminiscent of 1950's prom dresses; layers of beautiful cloudy organza decorated with thoughtfully placed delicate lace.

{Oscar de la Renta Spring 2010}

{Monique Lhuillier, Spring 2010}

These gowns both feature strapless, form fitting busts with sweetheart necklines and full taffeta skirts with three dimensional details; the Oscar is a basket weave design, and the Monique is a bountiful bouquet of flowers.

{Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2010}

{Monique Lhuillier, Spring 2010}

Happy Friday! and Other Delights

The end of another week, and I wish I was on my way up to a little town in Massachusetts to go antiquing for some vintage odds and ends for my wedding. However, with fall just around the corner, a few trips out to The Golden Nugget flea market will do just fine!

{image from celeste photography}

Here is some goodness from the interwebs:

Seriously amazing handmade gorgeousness.

Tracy Reese, William Rast and Dear Cashmere sale here.

Two more days of awesome at Brimfield.

Deep dish pumpkin pie? Yum!

I adore British photographers; they have great senses of humor. Check out the fourth photo in the second set.

I'll take all of them, please.

A sweater clock? You bet!

The New Anthro Catalog {love fall}

As most people who know me will tell you that I am a nerd for plaids, tartans, and checks. I look forward to fall so I can rock my awesome pair of old man wool plaid pants. So it made me happy when I received my Anthropologie catalog, chock full of my favorite patterns:

{birling ruffle coat}

{brockhampton knobs}

{plaid petals skirt}

{polaire vest}

{pattern duo tunic, windowpane plaid button-up, two-step shirt}

Instead of being draped in velvet like George Costanza, I'd opt to swaddle myself in plaids, drink apple cider, eat maple cream cookies, and do Halloween projects in front of the fire, thank you. Anthropologie, you lessen the pain of Summer's conclusion.

Stephanie Williams & Ruche: Match made in heaven!

Hats off to Stephanie Williams, one of my favorite photographers. All of her work slaps a huge smile on my face, but I am particularly smitten with her photos for the new Ruche Look Book. For those of you who aren't familiar with Ruche, I suggest you take a look at their site immediately. Oh Em Gee, it's like Anthropologie only affordable. Here are the fall teasers:




Be sure to check out more of Stephanie's photos on her blog (there is a fabulous vintage wedding shoot that's a must read) and get yourself to the Ruche site ASAP!