Kate Spade New York recently launched a “Wedding Belles” line of whimsical bridal accessories and overall eye candy. I love that they print “Mr.” and “Mrs.” on just about everything… The champagne flutes are to die for. The line isn’t carried in all of their stores yet but I’m told it will be available by the end of the year. In the meantime us Dallasites can just shop online.
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We’ve all come to love Ombre and we’ve incorporated it into everything from our hair to florals to even our nails, but there’s a new guy in town and he’s Ombre’s cooler step-brother that we just can’t get enough of: ”Dip-Dye”. The main difference between ombré and dip dye is in the color transition: instead of the smooth gradient from color to color you see with ombré, taking a dip means a more intentional, daring shift from one shade to the next. I personally love this trend, and can’t wait to style my brides in a daring dipped bridal gown.
- Lulu Amin, November Lily
I’m loving the unexpected pop that dip dying gives to paper and it can easily be DIYed. Here’s how:
Before you start, it’s important to know that different types of paper will take dye differently and uncoated stocks are best.
Materials:
Paper (duh)
Some kind of bucket to put the dye in (at least 8″ deep)
Stiring utinsil
Rit liquid (or powder) dye
Directions:
Fill your bucket/pot/tub with (at least) 6 inches of hot water. Stir in dye slowly and add more water if it’s too dark or if the color is too light, add dye. Holding your paper as straight as possible, dip into the dye mixture to desired depth. Keep your paper in the dye until it turns the desired color. Hang to dry.
Our guest blogger, Lulu, is the Founder and Bridal Stylist at November Lily – a luxury boutique bridal styling-house. She is also the creator of this Fall’s chic bridal event: BRIDES BAUBLES & BLUSH – The ULTIMATE Bridal Styling & Fashion Event! For more great bridal styling tips and trends be sure to visit her at www.facebook.com/novemberlily or www.novlilybride.com
xoxo,
Sources: Gowns by Givenchy, Martha Stewart, design*sponge, swoonstudio.blogspot.com, ohhappyday, sayyestohoboken, momtastic,
Lace is such a romantic textile to have in your wedding and I’m in love with the idea of seeing it stand out proudly in color. Whether it’s in a bold or pastel tone, colored lace is a dramatic fabric that puts a spin on the classic white, neutral and black that’s typically seen. It’s just so much fun and I’m daydreaming about all the possibilities!
- Shawna of Event Styling by Shawna Marie
Event Styling by Shawna Marie is a boutique design company, dedicated to creating special event experiences that reflect the goals of the client. Shawna’s professional background in the wedding industry began in 2009, working for the internationally recognized luxury wedding blog, StyleMePretty.com. She has gained years of valuable insight on current wedding trends throughout the U.S. and is incredibly honored to provide excellent personal service during the most exciting moments of a person’s life. Shawna has earned a degree in Interior Design and Hospitality Management and has developed a portfolio of transforming spaces in both hotel and residential interiors.
First two photos by Nine Photography, others found here, Modcloth, here, and here
It’s a happy Friday and exciting to announce a small curated collection of art by yours truly on the beloved Etsy. Art is a FANTASTIC gift for a wedding. Most newly weds DO need plates, towels and the bare necessities but they also typically have some pretty sad, blank walls. I think if you can find crowd pleasing art (or if you know them really well and can get specific) there is no better gift than ORIGINAL art. Most of us can’t afford it but Etsy makes is accessible and there’s tons of amazing talent. I shop there all the time for interior design jobs. I love that it supports artists and creative people and it brings it into someone else’s home. Check out the full post here.
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