1. Dress Envy

    February 7, 2013

    Ever since I included a dreamy Claire Pettibone in one of my roommates’ inspiration boards, I’ve been noticing that every time I see one of her romantic gowns, I fall head over heels for them. Oftentimes, it’s not just the gown that I fall for, it’s also the impeccable styling that Claire Pettibone gowns seem to inspire.

    Claire PettiboneThis dreamy look from a vintage shoot photographed by Sarah Gawler and featured on Ruffled is a perfect example. The delicate floral crown complements the intricacy of the gown beautifully, and the casually elegant braid is so pretty against the low cut back. I love it all!

    Love, Lisa



  2. Dress Envy

    January 17, 2013

    For the romantic, unapologetically girly, undeniably stylish bride, there’s no designer quite like Monique Lhuillier…

    Monique Lhuillier

    I feel like this is the dress little girls dream about. The lace is so exquisite, and of course, it twirls beautifully! Paired with a simple veil, a handful of white blooms, and a groom in a navy suit, I’m smitten with this classic look. By Edyta Szyszlo Photography via Style Me Pretty.

    Love, Lisa

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  3. Dress Envy: Jacin of Lovely Little Details

    August 2, 2012

    Thursdays are quickly becoming my favorite day of the week thanks to all these gorgeous blogging brides! Today’s Blogger Dress Envy post features the beautiful Jacin–wedding planner extraordinaire at Lovely Little Details. I have always loved Jacin’s New England-meets-California style, her genius use of mason jars, and the gorgeous floral arrangements she creates. Plus, she’s always been such an amazing inspiration and support to me and my blog! Now without further ado, her exquisite, one-of-a-kind gown and fab Louboutins. :)

    {Photography by Scobey Photography}

    My dress was custom made by Ally Bridal in Hoboken, New Jersey.

    I knew my dress was “the one” when…I put it on. It was a custom design, handmade by a seamstress in Hoboken, NJ, and I wasn’t sure about trying it on. I always had my eye on a Monique Lhuillier but it just wasn’t in my budget (though I splurged on Louboutins!), so I went to a local dress shop in Hoboken and went searching for the romantic, lace gown I had in my head. My dress was originally a boat neck style, and when Ally, the seamstress saw me, she said “I have just the dress for you.” I saw the neckline and said “sorry that’s not my style”, but within seconds (and with pins galore) Ally had transformed the dress in to exactly what I had envisioned. One look in the mirror and I was sold.

    My favorite thing about my dress was…the swiss dot lace detailing along the bottom. It was a hidden accent that no one really noticed but me, but I was obsessed with it. I loved the playful addition it brought to my otherwise elegant gown.

    I accessorized my dress with…my mother’s mantilla veil, hand made by my grandmother (mother’s mother). My mom wore it on her wedding day and I swear, I’ve had my eyes on it since I was a child. It was such an honor to wear it on my wedding day. I originally contemplated wearing my mom’s wedding dress, also made by my grandmother, but I ended up being able to convert it in to a shorter “cocktail” type of dress to wear to the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. It was so special to be able to wear both items for my big day.

    Thank you so much, Jacin!

    Love,

    Lisa



  4. Designer Spotlight: Oscar de la Renta

    April 17, 2012

    One of my dreams is to attend Bridal Market, the fashion week of bridal designers, and this year, it happened to fall over my birthday weekend. Swooning over all of the new lines was quite a birthday present, if I do say so myself! One of my absolute favorites was Oscar de la Renta’s, and with the famous Oscar PR Girl live-pinning pictures from behind the scenes and the runway, it was as if I was there myself. Ready for some favorites? :)

    All pictures via the Oscar PR Girl Pinterest–if you need a prettiness break today, that’s definitely where you should go! :)

    Which is your favorite? I’m in love with the fit-and-flare bow gown (2nd row middle), but there’s no denying that his take on “something blue” is incredible!

    Love,

    Lisa