An excuse to buy new shoes

In case my little silver heels can't be salvaged, or will simply cost too much:

Fabric Swatches

I have found a woman I really really like, and I'm almost positive I'm going to commission her to make my dress. I'm thinking a corset very similar to this:

Alas, this fabric is nowhere to be found. Below are a few of my finds. Tell me what you think, and by all means find even more !

and then there are our heads ...

Bridesmaids Accessories

Note: I'm a novice to Blogger (which is an improvement over Snipi), so please forgive any strange formatting.

Since Anna posted some lovely dress ideas I thought I'd add a few accessories.

Another friend getting married turned me on to this Etsy dealer: whiteowl.etsy.com She makes lovely lace jewelry which could go well with a simple, elegant dress. I especially love her "Marichelle" necklace:

The dress I may wear is a bit busy for me to be able to pull of an elaborate necklace, so I thought that a pair of earrings would be better. I've always loved grey and black pearls.

I'm hoping for cool weather. You too Amber? What are your opinions on shrugs, wraps, or boleros? Etsy has a ton of wraps and boleros, but a lot of them may be too fancy for a bridesmaid. They can also be pretty pricey as well. Here are some of the simpler, cheaper options. Please, feel free to add more. None of these are exactly what I have in mind and you guys might have something completely faboo!

I like the high-collar look, but I'm certainly open to suggestions and opinions!

MUAH!

Bridesmaid & Flower Girl Dresses

Firstly, I want to thank Amber for changing the date on the header of this website to "2010" instead of "2009". I called her in a panic with my finger on the "Purchase" button at cheaptickets.com
In any case, I thought I'd post some relatively simple, yet elegant dresses for the Bridal Party (i.e. my favorite party). I realize that these dresses themselves might be out of our respective price ranges, but they are a good "jumping off point" so to speak. Most of these dresses come in about a dozen colors, although we're probably going for color first, then whichever silhouette flatters the bridesmaid best.

First is the silk pleated galette dress ($365 at JCrew Wedding). a little 20s, a little 40s, in a subtle and innocuous color.

detail shot. beautiful!


Up next is a classic LBD with a little flair, but could work for many themes, flattering for myriad shapes & sizes ($180 at BR Monogram Collection).


Next up is probably the best as far as color availability, range of fit, price, and the "being able to wear it again" factor. it's a silk chiffon strapless with slight pleating detail ($180 at JCrew Wedding).


And last, but not least, I couldn't resist this Art Deco-style Flower Girl dress ($88 at JCrew Wedding). Would that I could shrink myself down to this size, Amber, I would wear this & scatter petals down the isle!


l♥ve, anna

Cake Ideas

I think the second image is my favorite topper, and the sixth image is my favorite cake. Both have the Frankenstein theme (One of Johnny & I's inside jokes).

Voluptuous Victorious

They're calling this style 'Voluptuous Victorian'. Sounds all right. I'm just psyched to see that they're making dresses in the cut I dreamnt up. Awesome.