Pretty Paper…

One of my favorite online places to find personalized staionary has always been, Fabulous Stationary… they have “occasion” specific notes, as well as personalized notes, and personalized notes for couples! Here are a few of my favorites:

Lovely!

I Have Two Blogs! Visit My Other Blog…

That’s right!  This is just one of two blogs that I keep updated for all to enjoy…

This is (of course) my wedding blog, and my other blog is my opportunity to post about pretty much everything else!

I post a lot of lovely things for the home, from fashion, from my life, from other lovely blogs, and more! It is named after my handmade fashion line, “Gingercream” – I would love for you to visit, and add it to your daily reads.  ♥

♥ Click here for Gingercream: The Blog!

Brighten Up A Little: Spring Bridesmaid Designs For 2009

Taking a break from the holiday season, I thought that I would show off a few bridesmaid dress designs for the upcoming spring season (2009.)

These are all from Lynn Lugo:
I love the deviation that these dresses take from the “Strapless/A-Line” standard that you find everywhere.  (Is it just me that sees that look everywhere?)

♥ Anyway… I love the short sleeves, the sleek frames, the relaxed satin designs, the huge bow detail in the front… what do you think?

Leave your thoughts in the comments section – let me know what you think of the spring looks for 2009…

Bling Fancy: Vintage Engagement Rings

As the holiday season sets in for this year, I thought that I would post something that matches the glittery, sparkling tone of the season… I’m talking about diamonds, of course!

And, as far as diamonds go – I have a penchant for vintage jewelry.  So, here are some fantastic engagement rings from decades past:

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From the Marlene Harris Collection, a beautiful .76 carat diamond ring from 1940. ($3,600)

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Also from the Marlene Harris Collection, a .27 carat diamond ring from 1935. ($1,000)

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Marlene Harris Collection from 1930, in gold with a pretty inset design. ($300)

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Cha, cha, cha… a breathtakingly huge Colombian emerald (4.44 carats!) in between 1.3 carat diamonds, from 1940. Kentshire Antique & Vintage Jewelry, priced over $50,000 (must contact for exact price.)

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Another emerald & diamond creation from Kentshire, circa 1900. Priced between $10-20,000 (must contact for exact price.)

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Wedding Lingerie… Less is More Comfortable!

With all of the fuss spent on your wedding dress, the undergarments can sometimes be neglected – believe it or not!  Then, when you do go searching for your perfect underwear – you are bombarded by options that are covered with straps and other details that look less than “comfy…”

However, modern wedding dresses (in many cases) do not require the “old-school” concepts of undergarments… in fact, many have built in cups that rid you of wearing any type of bra – and, the layers and linings included mean that you don’t even have to wear a slip, or a thong!  (This isn’t true for every dress, of course… but, it is true for a lot of the styles being worn these days!)

This leaves you with one choice, really… what to do about skivvies?  My vote is always for comfort, when the fashion allows it!  And, why not stick with “black and white” wedding formal, when choosing the shades you wear under there?

Here are few of my favorite options to match the black and white wedding theme, and still keep you comfortable the whole day (click photos for links):

“Fifi” by Agent Provocateur, $110

Wedding Set Tie-Side Panties with Pretty Blue Bell Back Graphic from Agent Provocateur, $70

“Trixie” by Agent Provocateur, $90

“Sandy” Bottoms (and cute little top for later that night!) from Agent Provocateur, $125/$225

Very Pretty “Love” Brief from Agent Provocateur, $100

Le Mystere Heather Boyshorts by BareNecessities, $27

A little color for fun, Honeydew ‘Rumba’ Mesh Boyshorts by Nordstrom, $18

Felina Print Boyshorts by Nordstrom, $26

Huit Salon Prive, Low Rise Boyshorts from Nordstrom, $57

Black and White – D&G Intimates Hipsters from Nordstrom, $55

♥ For those that like a little bit of personalization, but can’t stand the cheesy options available for such services – try this on for size:

Elegant lace, and still a bit of screenprinting from Rubyfox, $45 (for bralette and panties)

Also available on Cosabella undies - from Rubyfox, $23

Also available printed on Mary Green undies... from Rubyfox, $26