The date is just a few weeks away, the dress is complete and yet there still seems like lots of little details to take care of before the date looms even closer.Place cards, welcome bags, wedding vows, oh my! Besides the joy I feel of spending my life with a truly wonderful man, shopping for accessories with my dress is quite exciting.
First up, the shoes.No dyeables for my feet. This is my chance to go glam and unexpected with the shoes since the dress is far from Cinderella poofiness. It’s a stunner all on it’s own without even a body in it. I’m a lucky girl to have French couture designer Lloyd Klein make me a couture gown that could easily grace an A-list celeb on the red carpet at the Oscars.So while there’s no chance for an Oscar I’ll carry my flowers with a big ass smile on my face. Watch out pageant queens, my smile and walk will out shine you all in my pale peach confection of perfection.
Obviously I have a pattern when shopping for glam that includes Jimmy and Christian. And may I remind all readers, it's my wedding day. I fall off any scale in how far I am from a bridezilla. I've been calm, organized and just can't wait to get it all done and relax and then of course party! So while shopping at Neiman Marcus I couldn't take my eyes off designs by Rene Caovilla. Each time I handed my finely dressed salesman a pair he came back and said, "Sorry no size 8 1/2." And then he emerged carrying a box with a glorious pair of heels that had just arrived and hadn't even been brought out for viewing yet. They couldn't be found on any website yet and they were THE PAIR. The photo below does not do them justice. They are amazing--shimmering and shiny with a dash of disco on the bottom. Three men speed walked to where I sat in the shoe department to compliment how gorgeous they looked. They are not your stereotypical bridal shoes and everyone at the house of Lloyd Klein gasped with a satisfied glee at how well the heels complimented the drape and color of the dress. I'm not telling how expensive they were, I'll just say they were a splurge like Jimmy and Manolo and Christian are.
Rene Caovilla
A Little Cover
Before Lloyd Klein made an exquisite wrap for my dress for those just in case chilly moments, I shopped for a little cover for when the sun goes down.
Something vintage came to mind
A little mink cape for over the shoulders from RubyLane.com
Hair
So the plan, assuming the plan comes together will be for a modern, fuller version of Veronica Lake style hair. And the talented Theodore Leaf, hopes to pin in a little something on the side.
I’m gushing over this transformative piece from Jennifer Behr—you get the veil without succumbing completely. Tres chic and romantic, but also expensive for a hair piece. If I had time to be crafty I’d possibly try to create a special piece, but I’m a little too nervous to trust myself to a glue gun with only a few weeks before the big day.
Since I’m skipping a necklace, the earrings will be the focal point in accessories, so I’m shopping for them first. Then I'll search for a bracelet or cocktail ring.
And then there's always "something old" with my love of vintage from my favorite vintage store, The Way We Wore in Los Angeles.
And the earrings I chose--Miriam Haskell from The Way We Wore
Unfortunately a bad photo. The photo misses how lovely and chanel-ish they are.
OOPs! Were you expecting to see the dress in all it's gloriousness? Well, I can't share a pic until after the wedding since my wonderful fiance does read my site.
Next shopping foray is for our honeymoon in Fiji and Australia. Luckily, I'll have a week in between the wedding and honeymoon to focus on that.
Posted by Ali on November 22, 2009 1 Comments Tagged as style
It’s that in between time where in some parts of the country is already snowing and in others it’s still a warm 80 degrees. But with winter on its way it’s time to think of bundling up with a coat that’s as fabulous as the clothes you’ re wearing. There’s a coat for all seasons and a coat for all occasions. From ruffles to plaid and herringbone to shiny puff pieces, you’ll stay stylish and warm whether it’s attending a party or waking the dog.
Wear color. Color brightens your mood, makes you seem more approachable and attracts friendly attention. Choose colors that warm your skin tone, not ones that wash you out.