A Romantic Renewal

image courtesy of Ivy & Aster

I confess, I've pretty much been planning my vow renewal since the day after our wedding almost three years ago.  While it may be a few more years before we reach that special day, I think I just found the perfect dress!  This beautiful new dress from Ivy & Aster is the perfect combination of chic, understated and romantic, going along flawlessly with that outdoor garden celebration that is yet to come.  Simply gorgeous!  And be sure to check out the rest of their new collection, including some unique options for bridesmaids.

Bursts of Inspiration

 

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First, let me apologize for my absence.  Between being a "running a business from home mom" with a cold that just won't relent and 8 weeks away from having our second child, my blogging has suffered.  While I get back on track, head on over to LillyPulitzer.com for some lovely inspiration, full of bold, retro-style prints and bright colors.  Now back to my unsweetened decaf hot tea.

If I Were a Princess...

photo courtesy of Erin Hearts Court Photography via Style Me Pretty

...I would wear this dress. I found this beauty courtesy of Style Me Pretty and oh what a joy! It's from Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2010 collection. And I absolutely adore the matching bolero! Not to mention the phenomenal photography...great pictures, fabulous dress and wonderful wedding all around.

Bridesmaids in Bloom

I'm always on the lookout for a bargain, especially bargains for the budget-minded, yet fashionable, bridesmaid. Check out this adorable dress from ModCloth, perfect for an amethyst-infused outdoor wedding. Your bridesmaids are sure to look garden-chic, yet still love you for not emptying their pocketbooks.

Burnout Bridesmaids

While shopping around for some dresses online, I found this beautiful JS Collections Floral Burnout Dress at Dillards.com. Picture your bridesmaids all wearing this black and ivory satin gown while carrying bouquets of fresh cut flowers down the aisle. A nice change from the traditional bridesmaid dresses.

Ice Ice Baby

Recently, a friend of mine who is getting married was talking about alternative colors for her wedding dress. Lucky for her there are plenty of options other than white, including these exquisite designs in ice silver from Romona Keveza. Simply stunning! More colorful wedding gowns to come...

Wedding Style at the Oscars

While I may be a bit late in posting this, I still wanted to share these Oscar fashions from Sunday night's show that could also double as wedding day attire for the fashionable bride.

Taraji P. Henson wearing Roberto Cavalli
Love the asymmetrical layers, and check out the red clutch!
photo by Jeff Vespa/Wireimage.com

Penelope Cruz wearing vintage Balmain
A perfect example of why we love vintage!
photo by Steve Granitz/Wireimage.com

Evan Rachel Wood wearing Elie Saab
Simply stunning!
photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

Marisa Tomei wearing Versace Atelier
*Daily Dose's BEST DRESSED Winner
Love the color, love the neckline, love the layering - love it!
photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

Check out more Oscar fashion at Yahoo.com.

Flipping Out Over Flip Flops

Check out these colorful flip flops I found at OldNavy.com. With an array of different colors available, these would be great gifts for bridesmaids or even for guests at a reception. Fun, comfortable and stylish, at a great price (only $2.50 each if you buy 2 or more), I may just stock up on some myself for those lazy days on the beach!

Paris in Puce

Anyone remember that movie (Dance til Dawn) from 1988 with an overabundance of then teen stars such as Christina Applegate and Alyssa Milano, Tempestt Bledsoe and Tracy Gold, to name a few? It's also one of the first times I remember seeing Matthew Perry in anything. Anyway, it's about prom night at Hoover High, with a prom theme of "Paris in Puce." So why the flashback in time? I was in the grocery store the other day and heard the checkout girls talking about looking for their prom dresses, and all I could think about was Patrice's (Applegate's) dress, which perfectly matched the "Paris in Puce" prom theme she designed. I highly suggest watching that movie, if you haven't already, just for kicks! It's highly entertaining. So I decided to peruse some prom dresses that are out there today and found a couple from Jovani that I might actually wear, if I was going to prom again. They're definitely much better than the big poofy yellow dress I wore to my senior prom. Enjoy!

Motorcycle Chic

In continuing with the Glam Rocker theme from yesterday, I found this little ditty at VictoriasSecret.com...definitely a must for this rocker's repertoire. Now all I need is my Harley and I'll be set!

For Those About to Rock!

According to Bergdorf Goodman, and lucky for those of use with a little rock running through our veins, one of the new spring trends is "Glam Rocker." So here's some inspiration from just a few of their great items in this collection. I would totally wear that hot pink Doo.Ri Pleated Tank Dress to a spring wedding, along with the gorgeous Kenneth Jay Lane Leaf Hinge Cuff. And how about those Ralph Lauren Gold Linen Clarissa Pants? Love the wide leg! And last but certainly not least are the fabulous Jimmy Choo Tie Dye Patent Slingbacks - those are definitely a must in any rocker's wardrobe!