Friday Blog Love

There are so many fabulous blogs out there, and I feel it's my blogger duty to share with you.  I love fashion blogs, especially those that feature a cute girl, who wears cute outfits, and takes cute pictures of herself in those various cute outfits, always sporting a cute pose.  Now that's a lot of cute!

One of my favorite fashion blogs is steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

The always amazing Steffy puts together darling vintage outfits that are always chic. What can I say?  I just adore her.  She also happens to be as sweet as a peach.

So head over to her blog or her adorable vintage shop were you can buy her vintage selections for yourself :: teaandtulips.bigcartel.com

some of my favorite Steffy moments...

steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

Etsy Wedding dresses

I've discovered a new batch of beautiful wedding gowns on etsy and I'm super excited to share. 

Have fun looking!

Annie gown $950 :: reddoll.etsy.com

Lacey & chiffon babydoll  $ 168 :: madabby.etsy.com

1950's vintage 'the perfect bride' $750 ::  TavinShop.etsy.com

julietta $1765 :: leanimal.etsy.com

Giselle $900 :: englishdept.etsy.com

Kelly gown $875 :: DollyPearl.etsy.com

Antique lace dress $225 :: SmallEarthVintage.etsy.com

Inspiration :: Isn't Love Sweet

Aw shucks,this wedding is as sweet as a peach y'all. Ruffles, bunting, a tea length dress, vintage sodas, homemade jam, and dinner under a floral tent.  This is a country wedding done right.

cake :: mo hines photography via green wedding shoes, dress :: adore vintage, flowers :: style me pretty, tent :: paris boutique hotel, soda escort cards :: ritzy bee, jam :: style me pretty

Shop the board ::

cake bunting :: KikiLaRu

wooden tags :: BeZen

spread the love jam tags :: MissPicklesPress

tent fabric :: Cath Kidston

Thursday :: Link Love

Hello Lovelies! Here's some link love for you on this Spring Thursday...the weekend is almost here...

* It's wedding time over at Gilt.com.  The sales start today, so get your tush over there and see what they have going on...I'm talking Vera Wang and temperly London here ladies!

www.Gilt.com (you have to sign up to access the site, it's worth it) if you need a invitation code click :: GILT INVITATION thanks to -  weheartthis.com 

* Loving this bridal jewelry guide from Alex Bittar....

* The ladies over at 100Layercake.com are giving away tickets to the Wedding Wise event in San Diego....

*I was so excited when I stumbled across Tavin, an ah-maze-ing vintage shop in Echo Park today.  She has the most beautiful collection of vintage bridal gowns and accessories.  Check it out and prepare to swoon... www.lifebytavin.com

Etsy Friday :: Vintage flair

There is so much vintage and vintage inspired stuff on etsy just waiting to be plucked.  These are some cuties I dug from the vaults. Have fun!


Love these unused vintage balloon stamps for wedding invitations...

VerdeStudio.etsy.com

vintage photo booth style save-the-dates...

RocketLiv.etsy.com

Bird shaped vintage atlas confetti ....

dedeforest.etsy.com

These vintage playing cards would make adorable table numbers...

30one.etsy.com

Vintage brooch turned something-blue hair clip, genius and beautiful...

BridalWear.etsy.com

Sweet lace fingerless gloves, super cute...Bridal gloves, the next big trend?  you heard it here first!

ShannondZikas.etsy.com

Kitschy 1930's cake topper from Spain...

MademoiselleChipotte.etsy.com

Why am I showing you a vintage trash can?  Because it would make a lovely vessel for a floral arrangement, that's why...

JodysVintage.etsy.com

Vintage Wedding Dresses

Vintage style weddings are so popular these days.  Just see my Inspiration Board from yesterday.  What better way to embrace the vintage vibe than wearing a vintage frock on your wedding day?

Here's a round-up of some of my favorites...

I'm in love with this pink bow, so sweet. $228.00

Adore Vintage

This two piece Edwardian Lace ensemble from 1905 is simply stunning. $2,200

Vintage Textile

City Hall Chic... $325

CreatedandCollected

1970's Valentino. $5,600.00

The Frock

very boho and perfect for a casual Mexican beach wedding. $175

WonderGrove Vintage

This dress is just adorable.  So sweet and simple.  $148

Orange On Broadway

Are you considering a vintage dress for your wedding?

Inspiration :: A Country Wedding

Being a country girl at heart (growing up in Oklahoma will do that to you) I have a deep love for down home styled weddings.  This wedding would be right at home on the farm, in the meadow, or near the barn.  The teal and orange palate is lively but comfortable.  Keep the flowers wild, the food a little bit messy, and the decor home grown.

Dress :: Bhldn, Cake :: Magpie's cakes via The Ritzy Bee, Dress :: via adore vintage, truck photo :: Jeff Wallace photography via mysweetandsaucy.com, Purse :: Vintagetextile.com, Flowers :: via Cafe Cartolina, Invitation Suite :: Rifle Design

Baby Shower :: Sophisticated Safari

I was given the guidelines of nothing too cutesy and NO games.  I obeyed...kinda...none of the usual games, instead I created Wishes for Baby cards.  They will make nice keepsakes, and considering I am a party planning over achiever I am pleased with my restraint :)
  
We went with a safari-ish theme, what I call sophisticated safari.  For the cupcakes I made two kinds, a chocolate cake filled with vanilla bean custard and valrhona chocolate craquantes, finished with chocolate ganache.  The other was a chardonnay cake, filled with  ginger lime curd and topped with chardonnay cream cheese frosting and candied ginger. We also included baklava since that was one of the mom-to-be's pregnancy cravings. The dessert table ended up looking pretty damn adorable.  I used vintage plates, a white linen, and made a blue paper bunting with tiny clothes pins.


Enjoy!