Mixed not Matched Bridesmaids Dresses

For our wedding, I totally had the idea that I'd pick a dress color and have my bridesmaids choose their own style of dress. Sadly, in spite of my best efforts to give them a choice, they deferred to me. And my idea of bridesmaids with mixed dresses evaporated. It's okay because they still looked fabulous.

I came across this photo on Green Wedding Shoes, and it's the perfect picture of what I had once envisioned. 

Photo by Katie Day Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

What do you you think about mixed not matched bridesmaids dresses?

Engagement Session: Casual Day

When it comes to style, I'm definitely more casual than anything. The perfect outfit for me includes yoga pants, flip flops, and a comfortable tank. And if I have to go out with my husband, I'll slip into some jeans and a casual top. I'm not really a fashionista, though I'd admire the women who are. Every now and again, I require a short schooling in fashion designers.

But I do watch Project Runway.

This is a great outfit that would work for an engagement session, especially if you're the casual type like me.

Today and tomorrow will be "rest days" of sorts, since my Sunday and Monday will be packed. Sunday, I'm helping style a session (one of the projects I've been working on!). Monday, I head down to Austin for the day. And crazy me decided it would be a good idea to do a turnaround trip!

Casual Day featuring a white linen shirt

Comptoir Des Cotonniers oversized cardigan, €85
Abercrombie Fitch embroidered shirt, $24
Acne white linen shirt, $74
Old Navy bootcut jeans, $25
Tory burch flat, $195
LOFT cocktail ring, $20
Oroton cream shawl

What are your plans for the weekend?

Happy Friday!

Engagement Session: Casual Rustic

Personally, I'm not the type to dress up all fancy. I'm definitely more casual. I love this simple look of pairing a bit of a dressy top with skinny jeans and boots.

Casual Rustic by greerloves featuring engagement rings

What's your fashion style?

Engagement Session: Evening Glam

I think Polyvore has become one of my new favorite sites on the web. It's been super fun to think up outfit ideas, and I thought it would be perfect for planning an engagement session outfit. Sometimes it's hard to think of what to wear. And the possibilities are almost endless.

Playing around in Polyvore brought me back to the days when I played with paper dolls as a kid. I used to try on all the different fashions. So fun!

I thought I'd start off with a look that perfect for the fashionista, who loves a little bling and ruffles.

Evening Glam by greerloves featuring a 18k ring

If you had an engagement session, what did you wear?

Camping Wedding: Cute Looks

I've loved this shoot since I first saw it, so I'm so excited to share some of the looks that would be perfect for an out of the box camping style wedding.

LOVE IT!

Photos by Gabriel Ryan Photographers via JL Designs

Check out the full shoot and all the details here.

Bohemian Chic Wedding Inspiration: Dresses

So I applied for this job and I have an interview on Thursday! Part of me is so nervous because this is the first "real" interview that I've been able to get since my last position. I used to work in the publishing industry, and before you start thinking it might have been something glamourous like The Devil Wears Prada, I used to work in the textbook publishing industry. Totally different. And while the job paid my bills, I just wasn't passionate about it. When I relocated to Texas and was told I couldn't keep my job, well, I wasn't heartbroken or anything.

However, I think that working there kind of put my skills in a box. With their very industry specific job titles, finding another job out here has been less than easy! I'm pretty sure that when my resume is skimmed by the HR person, I get passed over because they just read job titles. At least that's what I think. So I'm super excited about the opportunity, but I also don't want to mess it up. I haven't been on an interview (that I really wanted) in almost five years. 5 YEARS. So if you have any advice for interviewing success, please share!

When I think Bohemian, I think independent and unique. Unlike the "norm". So when searching for some dress ideas, I came upon these beauties. Flowing and simple.

via Amy Kuschel

via Pretty Chic Blog

via Veiled Haven

via Etsy

I couldn't help but share this photo when I spotted it. It's the gorgeous Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in a beautiful flowing dress. Wouldn't this make the perfect bohemian chic wedding dress? Simple, yet oh so fabulous!

via Back Seat Stylers

Happy Tuesday!

Nautical Wedding Inspiration: Bridesmaids & Flower Girl

So I know sometimes it's easy to get carried away when you have a wedding theme. But I believe that there are ways that you can incorporate your theme, and in this case a nautical wedding, into all aspects of your wedding, without going too cheesy.

I'm imagining a simple affair that takes place at the marina or on a yacht in the summer, so I would dress the bridesmaids in something cool and short. I think the dresses below are perfect for a simple, maybe more casual wedding. Who says you have to spend hundreds of dollars for a pretty bridesmaid's dress!

via Delia*s

via ShopKempt

via About Fashion

I also found this super adorable nautical dress for a little girl. Wouldn't it be perfect for a Flower Girl's dress!? It's so super cute that it could be worn again and again.

via Grosgrain Fabulous

Happy Tuesday!

Travel Inspired Wedding Ideas: Attire

Speaking of traveling...Has anyone else seen the show My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding? If you haven't it's worth a look. Or a gawk. It pretty much blew my mind and captured my attention for a few episodes. Not really sure if it was in a good or bad way...

But onto today's post! Attire. My thoughts were focused on a couple taking off after their ceremony or reception and jet-setting. So while I love me the Amsale wedding dresses I've posted, I think that the bride would change into a shorter dress for ease of traveling. As I was perusing photos, I found a lot of the dresses I was drawn to were also City Hall weddings. Just like Carrie and Big in Sex and the City. I just loved her City Hall dress. I mean, I totally adored the Vivienne Westwood dress, too, but the short dress at City Hall was much more them.

And I totally believe in finding a wedding dress that is YOU. And attire that reflects HIM. 

via The Brides Cafe

via Glamour

Photos via Amsale

Photo by Deidre Lynn

Photo by Clayton Austin via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Jimena Roquero via Snippet & Ink

Photo via Coco+Kelly

Photo by Browns Photography via Love My Dress

Image via Sex and the City Movie

Happy Tuesday!

School Themed Wedding Ideas: Attire

I love a short wedding dress. Especially for summer weddings and outdoor weddings. They just make sense. And with a school themed wedding, wouldn't a short dress just look fabulous? I imagine that short dresses would be better suited for this casual feeling wedding. Plus, if it's 100+ degrees out, a short dress provides a nice breeze on the legs!

And maybe it's Mr. Schuster on Glee that makes me think of a vest on a teacher. Or maybe it's a teacher thing? I don't know. But I do think that a vest on the groom would be amazing for a school themed wedding. Just check out some of the looks below!

Photo via Dolly Couture

Photo by Josh McCullough via Style Me Pretty

Photo via Ivy & Aster

Photo by Jonas Peterson via Once Wed

Photo by Stacy Reeves via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Clary Photo

And let's not forget the groom style. I love a good grey suit for the groom. It's more casual than a tuxedo, yet still very classy.

Photo by Rebekah Westover via Utah Bride Blog

Happy Tuesday!

Summer Picnic Wedding Inspiration: Dresses

With the weather quickly creeping into the 100s, what a better way to cool off than with some wedding dresses fit for a summer picnic wedding. I love the look of lightweight flowing dresses as well as short wedding dresses. Goodness knows that some dresses can be heavy and very hot! Add a petticoat and it can be unbearable in the summer heat.

A few favorites...

Photo from J. Crew Weddings

There are so many cute and sassy short wedding dresses. These were some of my favorites that stood out.

Photo from J. Crew Weddings

Photo from J. Crew Weddings

BL1118 by Monique Lhuillier

Kyra by Wtoo

Cancun by Watters

Happy Tuesday!