Adding Your Own Personal Bridal Touches
This week I did a post on, Adding Character to Your Dress. It really got me thinking about how bridal fashion has metamorphosed the past few years. Thanks to some indie designers and new generation brides, restrictions that were once de riguer can be relaxed or broken all together. Notice I said, can--you have a choice now and if you want to don that long, flowing bridal veil anytime of day be my guest, ditto the long gloves in polka dot if you want. Still, I get clients who ask,...
Bow Beautiful for Brides
What girly girl doesn't love dainty bows? I know I do! And in 2012, there are more ways than ever before to incorporate pretty bows into your dream wedding day! From feather and crystal-embellished tulle shoe clips and oversized bow wedding hair accessories, to bow-adorned wedding dresses, cakes, capes and veils, you can go bow crazy if you like with the lovely inspiration below...
2012 Bridal Style Trend: Cape Toppers
Yep...you read that right. We're not talking cake toppers, we're talking romantic capes and caplets! Ever since New York bridal market, I've been dying to blog about this 2012 trend! At almost every runway show we attended, at least one gorgeous bridal gown topped off with a romantic sheer lace cape floated down the catwalk. It's the perfect wedding accessory for brides who love the Kate Middleton look but don't want to wear a sleeved wedding dress. Capes and caplets achieve a...
Pronovias Wedding Accessories Have Arrived!
At long last, one of our favorite bridal designers, Pronovias, has unveiled its beautiful bridal accessories collection! Offering veils and wedding hair pieces, shoes, sashes, shawls and bridal bling, there are so many covet-worthy pieces for 2012 brides. If you adore the transparency trend happening right now, you'll be over the moon for the chic bridal jackets. If the fanciful feathers trend is more your style, check out the lovely bridal fascinators and wedding head chic....
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Wedding Accessories Spotlight: Courtesan Studio
If you're still on the hunt for the perfect bridal accessory (whether it be a classic veil, vintage-inspired fascinator or waist-cinching bridal sash), Courtesan Studio is a must-see! Courtesan's handmade wedding accessories scream couture luxury, fusing modern romance and vintage glamour in an incredibly beautiful way. Just check out some of our favorite pieces... The sheer net veil embellished with lovely rosettes and wedding hair flowers featuring clusters of timeless pearls...
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Cover Up, Step Up with BHLDN {shoes + shrugs}
Have you checked out the latest and greatest by Anthropologie's BHLDN? First, let's start with the cozy and chic cover-ups! If you're planning a brisk fall or winter wedding, you'll feel warm and fuzzy just looking at these gems. From luxe cap-sleeved Angora jackets (like the one below) to Ostrich feather capes, a BHLDN bridal cover-up is the ultimate topper for your dream wedding day look. And next, for...
Wedding Dress Accessorizing, A through Z
... from the incredible Bride Chic! I adore Polyvore for the simple reason that it's chockfull of daily wedding inspiration. When I need a fresh set of young eyes I call upon those Poly-muses to show me something new. And I'm never disappointed. Since the site is mostly about putting together the perfect look, you'll find ideas for your white aisle style way beyond anything you ever dreamed. For starters, the rule of thumb when choosing your...
Affordable + Chic White by Vera Wang Wedding Accessories
White by Vera Wang is a really fantastic collection for budget brides who still want to look like a million bucks. You can score a lookalike of Kim Kardashian's custom Vera Wang gown for just $1,500, and one of my favorite dresses in the Fall 2012 collection costs a cool $700. Pretty easy on the budget, don't you think? And did you know that Vera creates shoes and accessories for her White by Vera Wang line, too? I didn't... until I visited the showroom this past weekend in NYC. I...
One-of-a-kind wedding accessories by Clara Kasavina
Have you met Clara Kasavina? If not, get ready to fight the urge to splurge... Because the bridal clutches and jewelry by this New York-based accessories designer are to-die-for! And if you're a fan of the metallic wedding trend, you'll definitely swoon for these sparkly stunners! And if you feel that your wedding jewelry is more worthy of a splurge, Kasavina's statement necklaces are one-of-a-kind! The Lucky necklace (in photo 7) is gorgeous for your something blue, and...
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Extraordinary Wedding Day Clutches from Etsy
About Bride Chic Perfect for all your bridal essentials, check out these adorable clutches to sport with your dream wedding dress on your days of days... all from Etsy so they have that out of the ordinary element you've been searching for. After all, it's your wedding day! Which means your bridal accessories should be as special, unique and jaw-droppingly beautiful as you! Share your favorite Etsy styles in the comment section below!!

