I kinda, really, loooove this hairstyle.

Not sure it would look that great on me, or with a headband, but it’s still flippin’ fantabulous.

courtesy OffBeatBride.com

xo

J’taime

Had a lonely, quiet evening at home with me and the hound dog and some vino. Watched ‘Funny Face’ for the very first time *gasp!* Le sigh. I’ve always loved Audrey and Fred dancin’ skillz are off the hizzy. A bit of fun inspiration hit me:

(though this is actually Emma Roberts)

I heart that she had balloons.

xoxo

Tuck ‘n’ Roll

So, as some of you may know, or some of you may not, I’ve been debating about the style of sweetheart neckline I want. Dolly seems to have two styles, one “standard” and the other a “modified”. I hadn’t seen pictures of the modified one, which is really just a bit of a tuck, a touch of rouching and voila! I originally liked the standard, but as I’ve seen more pics of it on real people, the more it looks like I would need glue to keep the girls in place. Plus, it kinda ‘folds’ at the top? weird.

While these are all beautiful brides and their dresses look fab  on them, I just knowwwww this would drive me absolutely mad. Cuz, let’s face it, I’m a bit self-conscious about my jugs.

So, as luck would have it, I stumbled upon another bride who got the ‘tucked’ neckline and I was able to better suss out the particulars of that nuance.

so there ya have it!

xoxo

Squeee!

Aaannnnddd … out of stock. Harumph.

xo

Finely feathered or creeping vine?

Ok, guys. I need help. I really, REALLY can’t decide on what to do with a headpiece thingy. I’m completely torn between having a sweet vine tiara or having a fun and funky feather whooziewhatzit. Give me your opinions!!!

Bethany Lorelle

MarloAdelle

VS.

veilubridal.com

Well???

xo

Pack Rat or Rat Pack?

just because I love ’em. Sinatra, Dean, Sammie … *swoon*

Erm, I digress. I’ve gathered a few brooches, and thought that for those of you in the Brigade on the hunt for me … it would be nice for you to see what I have and how you can add to it … if you want. I do want some floral ones, and Tricia has generously offered to craft some out of wire, which will be fantastic.

This is what I have so far:

So, obviously it’s somewhat of an eclectic, colorful mix … which is what I want. I need to get a Red Sox pin, fo sho, and just some other fun, funky goo-gahs to throw it. Yay!

xoxo

Gimme a P! Gimme an O! Gimme an M!

What does that spell? POM!!! And, no, I’m not talking about the term for Brits. I’m talkin’ Craft Poms, yo!

The more I see … the  more I looovvveee. They’re so fun and colorful and child-like!!! Wahoo!! And, there’s soooo many ways you can use them:

And come in all sizes and colors:

You can even make a hamster!!!

Anyone got any better ideas?

xoxo

DIY, DIT or DIA?

So, I’ve been thinking about ways I can spruce up the reception site without forking over the arm, leg and half a soul it would cost for the professional decor job you see in movies. And can I just say … for someone like me, those frou-frou, hoity-toity gilded numbers are shit. Not the shit, just shit.

So, we’ve already been over the wonderful, fantabulous, splendiferous need for tons and tons of color … but, well … how? I was stalking my favorite bridal blogs today, and decided to click on over to the Broke-Ass Bride — who herself has a penchant for color — and discovered these two wonderful ideas:

Yes. Craft poms. Love.

She even mentioned filling a clear cylindrical vase with these bright beauties. Brilliant.

xoxo

Wow … lovely quote from lovely character

“Talking of love, wow, I love love. Love is like your best friend that you don’t see a lot.”

–Hannah Murray as Cassie Ainsworth in Skins

The Colors … Officially

Here we go kids

Awwww … coloriffic!!!

xoxo