Weekend Sales and Giveaways

Oh Friday you are finally here! And you bring with you the promise of LOTS of fun sales and giveaways- thanks!  Let's talk money savings and things we would love to win:

1.  Going Out of Business Sale, Priscilla of Boston- Thanks to a tip from a friend, we've got this one covered.  There is a great sample sale at Pricilla of Boston, 50-75%  off everything as the salon is shutting its doors.  Get your behind in that store for discounted wedding dresses and accessories as well as bridesmaids' apparel and MOB dresses.

(Priscilla of Boston)

2.  Major Fall Discount, David's Bridal- Most styles are on sale with the highest discount at $300 for select merchandises.  There is also a sale on accessories, shoes, and bridesmaids' attire.  Sale ends October 31st.

(David's Bridal)

3. Today Only, Forever Wed Gift Store- Still need to buy a gift for your wedding party? How about favors for your guests? Foreverwedstore.com is offering a 15% discount on all items as well as free shipping today for any purchases.

(ForeverWed)

4.  Online Tessa Kim Giveaway, Wedding Chicks  - Check out this giveaway to one lucky reader! Tessa Kim makes extraordinary hair accessories that really make a statement!  Love this style!!

(Tessa Kim)

5.  Wedding Invitations Giveaway, Style Me Pretty- Love William Arthur's style and so excited to see that one lucky reader will get 100 wedding invitations and reply cards for winning this contest! I just might have to compete for the prize!!

(Style Me Pretty)

Have a fun, savings-filled weekend!

Chic and Affordable- What More Could a Girl Ask For?!?

With multiple cable shows devoted to it, and numerous tears (both happy and...well...disappointed) shed over it, the search for the perfect wedding dress has taken on a life of its own.  But I am here to say, ladies, we can find that perfect dress without spending half a year's salary, countless hours and many dressing rooms visits with our mothers/aunts/sisters/bridesmaids on an item we will only wear once and send to the dry cleaners to be preserved FOREVER.

There are numerous loopholes to the wedding dresses search, be it wedding dress rental, sample sales, or bridal outlets and today's blog post is devoted to one of my favorite loop holes- a website called BHLDN.  Brought to you by the same folks who brought you Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie as well as many other labels devoted to carefree and bohemian attire and house goods, BHLDN seems to have it all- stylish and affordable wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, accessories and wedding party decor. About 98% of the wedding dresses are under $5000, and about half of those are under $2000 and beyond stunning.  Here is a line up of my favorite looks from their current line of wedding and party dresses:

A Take on Something New...

As I prepare for my website photo shoot in a few weeks, I am constantly thinking about the look, feel and style.  One of the biggest and most enjoyable parts of styling a photo shoot is the fashion.  In my search to create the perfect faux bride, I found myself wondering...what would she wear on hear head?  As I searched, I felt like every picture had a different take on the wedding veil.  While I love the traditional fingertip or elbow length style, I wanted to show the versatility of a headpiece, and just how expressive you can be with your look!  Here is a new spin on an old tradition:

1.  Headbands and barrettes: Colorful, playful and shinny!

(Lelia Scarfiotti via Ruffled Blog)

(Aharon Hill Photography via Style Me Pretty)

2. Blushers and birdcages: Sexy, vintage and a play on classic beauty.

(via Etsy)

(via Etsy)

3.  Hats:  A bit daring and certainly off the beaten path, and so very royal wedding.

(via Etsy)

(via Etsy)

For more exciting looks and inspirations, check out Twigs and Honey, creators of BEAUTIFUL and stylish alternatives to veils.