Dress, BHLDN; Shoes, Mark & James; Bracelet, Erickson Beamon; Headpiece, BHLDN

I blogged about this on LaurenLanzaOsias because that’s how obsessed I am with this gown!! This is the beautiful gown that Valentino works painstakingly on in his documentary Valentino: The Last Emperor. If you have any interest in fashion I highly recommend watching the film. But when searching for a gown that evokes the same etherial fairy princess whatnot, look for gowns with interesting appliqués and use of fabric. A fitted bodice is a must with this look. The shoes should be pretty and simple. Find one large statement cuff and a pretty, detailed headdress to complete this look. I would take a hint from Anne and go with simple clean makeup, a great bold lip and a delicately painted cat eye.

Lauren

 

Dress, Justin Alexander; Shoes, Steve Madden; Earrings, JCrew.

Hermione Granger is all grown up and is super hot... I love this look because it has a retro vibe, but still comes across glamourous and chic. It’s important when wearing this style to have a cinched waist. The appliques around the bodice and waist can make you look bigger if there isn’t an incredibly defined waist. A pair of nude satin pumps will elongate your legs and some bling make them even more fun!!!! Keep accessories simple and easy. Even hair and makeup should be understated. It’s all about the dress.

Lauren

 

Dress, Temperly London; Shoes, Enzo Angiolini, Earrings, Dannijo; Sash, Serendipity Bridal

How fabulous is this gown!?! Right? It’s like this amazing 70’s chic. This Temperly London gown gives the same asymmetrical look minus the bling, so I would add a ridiculously embellished belt around the waist, sparkly drop earrings, and a glitzy shoe to give that wow factor. This is such a great look, I think it would work for so many ages and body types.

Lauren

What if I told you that it was absolutely possible to rock a stunning look on your big day for a bit more than 500 bucks!? Would you believe me? Well, believe it. I’m a huge fan of David’s Bridal in the past 5 years they have done a major revamp and added tons of stylish and chic gowns and accessories to their lineup. Their specialty lines like Galina go way above “budget” gown shopping. And I know Forever21 evokes thoughts of super cheap trendy clothing, but I’ve found that their jewelry is perfect for a lady shopping on a budget, including a bride. Sparkle is sparkle.  

Gown: Galina for David’s Bridal     $450

Earrings: Forever21                     $2.80

Bracelets: Forever21                    $5.80, $8.80, $6.80

Hairclips: Forever21                    $3.00

Shoes: Caparros                         $41.00

Grand Total - $518.20

In this look, no one would suspect that you were on a budget. If you are looking to spend a wee bit more, White by Vera Wang for David’s Bridal starts around 600, up to 1400 dollars. These gowns are insanely chic and evoke the feel of Wang’s couture collections on a budget. I can’t wait to blog about them ;)

Lauren

    So, I am BEYOND obsessed with Anthropologie’s new wedding site BHLDN. I mean, come on, absolutely everything on the site is beautiful... everything. I want to get married all over again and I want to get everything from this site. True Story. Now, I am shocked how almost reasonably priced the site is, considering that Anthro is out-of-this-world-expensive. But I was thinking about fun ways to wear blue and this site has some many ah-mazing choices, I had to feature it. So here are some quirky and character filled ways to wear your something blue.

Shoes.

Jewelry.

Lingerie.

Head Pieces & Accessories.

Lauren

Why not rock beautiful, COLORFUL options for brides? You can tie in the colors of your wedding for some pop—or your jewelry can be your something blue.

The Birthstone Briolette charms can add color to the Base Chains for a necklace or on earrings, such as the Bella Chameleon Hoops. The Garden Party Chandelier Earrings are a gorgeous, colorful choice as well.

Something blue? Why not turquoise?!

(Threaded Turquoise Necklace; Soiree Pave Bracelet in Turquoise)

There are so many beautiful choices for Bridesmaids as well! Again--if your focus is pearls, Stella & Dot has plenty. Bling? Of course! Colors? Yes please!

(the Ava Cupchain Earrings and Necklace; Ladybug Studs; Charlotte Charm Necklace)

(Revival Bracelet; Soiree Studs; Sunset Bangle; Birds of Paradise)

Another fun way to complete your look is with a major statement piece--brides and bridesmaids alike look fab in any of the following picks!

(Petra Braided Bracelet; Petra Fringe Earrings; Metropolitan Mixed Chain Necklace; Bamboleo Necklace)

Stella and Dot has plenty to carry you away to your honeymoon as well. The turquoise necklace shown below can be worn with the Paradise Brooch beside it (it can clip right on, or be worn alone!) or any brooch you see on the Stella and Dot website (including the Vintage Starburst, above!).

(the La Coco Turquoise Bead necklace; Charlize Teardrop, Paradise Brooch; Camilla Ring; Earrings)

All of the jewelry shown here (and SO much more!) can be found at www.stelladot.com/kristenfreeman. Take a look at my website, shop, and find more information on hosting a Stella and Dot trunk show! If you need help or have any questions don’t hesitate to . Have fun with your jewelry! Finish your look according to who you are and the perfect look for your wedding. Love your look—your beauty and confidence will shine through on your day… and your glow will last beyond your honeymoon!

Hi everyone, I’m Kristen. As a past bride working with Morgan Gallo Events, I had so much fun planning and styling my wedding! One of the most exciting parts of the wedding prep is deciding on what to wear—from the dress and the shoes to the jewelry! Finishing your look—those final touches and details—is really what can make an impression and tie the look of your entire wedding together. My love of jewelry and the perfect details led me to become a Stylist with Stella and Dot. As a Stylist I get to try on jewelry, hang out with friends during trunk shows… it’s perfect!

How will you style your wedding look? Stella and Dot has plenty of options! And… you can earn FREE jewelry by hosting a trunk show (the average hostess earns about $250 in free jewelry). What a fabulous option for a bride to be! Wedding jewelry… bridesmaids gifts… honeymoon bling!? YES PLEASE!

Now for some of my own suggestions and recommendations

Are you going for a classic look? Go for pearls!

(the Pearl and Pave Rope Necklace; Fresh Water Pearl Dangles; La Coco Silver Pearl Strand; Vintage Starburst Brooch which can clip right onto the La Coco Silver Pearl Strand!)

You can also go for pearls with more drama...

(the Sofia Pearl Bib Necklace; Pearl Bouquet Earrings; Charlotte Statement Necklace; Grace Pearl Bauble Bracelet)

Add some bling to your pearls or just in general!

 

(the Josephine Pearl Lariat; Coin Pearl Earrings; Heirloom Deco Bracelet; Deco Drop Earrings)

Next week, I will recommend some great ideas for your bridal party!

All of the jewelry shown here (and SO much more!) can be found at www.stelladot.com/kristenfreeman. Take a look at my website, shop, and find more information on hosting a Stella and Dot trunk show! If you need help or have any questions don’t hesitate to . Have fun with your jewelry! Finish your look according to who you are and the perfect look for your wedding. Love your look—your beauty and confidence will shine through on your day… and your glow will last beyond your honeymoon!

   So, I am OBSESSED with this site. The ah-mazing Kate Bosworth and her long time stylist Cher Coulter have created this genius site where you can buy the most stunning jewelry all for 30 bucks!!! That’s right, every single piece is 30 dollars. Basically, you sign up and take a style quiz and every month you get an email that is catered to your style for you to choose from. And yes, every piece is 30 dollars. So, while it’s a monthly club, you are not obligated to purchase a piece every month if you aren’t loving your selection. There is always free shipping and easy exchanges. LOVE.

I am just floored by the prices. The jewelry is GORGEOUS. I ordered a pair of earrings for my best friend and I was a little worried about the quality, but OMG they were beautiful. The packaging is just genius. I am really a huge fan. I think that with the help of this site I will slowly grow my jewelry collection. So brides, be on the look out for wedding day jewels and at these low prices, don’t forget to look for bridesmaids gifts.

Source: www.jewelmint.com/

Oh where to begin??? This one is sure to blow you out of your seat! Amanda and Joey were married on August 7, 2010 in beautiful downtown Savannah. Their Savannah wedding was truly unique and expressed a vintage garden feel in all aspects of the wedding. Amanda wore an amazing Nicole Miller dress we feel in love with at Bleubelle Bridal and accented them with these fabulous accessories. Her necklace was even made by her mother! They wanted to use the beautiful garden as their backdrop to both their ceremony and reception and with the help of the OH SO FABULOUS Kiwifleur we really made the space intimate and easy to transform when guests went inside the house for cocktail hour. Using wooden crates we found at a local craft store they were stained to look vintage and filled with overflowing flowers and green apples. Iron cages were filled with flowers, strands of pearls and peacock feathers and were hung at different heights from the trees that canopied the base of the steps where the couple married. Baby’s breath garland swaged the steps along with lanterns. Could it look anymore beautiful??? And who other than the AAAAAMazing Shannon Christopher to be there capturing each and every moment!

Tomorrow Part 2- Portraits