#134 Elizabeth Filmore Wedding Gowns - 2012

I. Love. Lace.
I think it borders on an addiction really?
I also love long sleeved dresses, especially wedding dresses.
Long sleeved, shorter length gowns are just to die for!
Note to self: Obtain more long sleeved dresses...

This is a selection from the Elizabeth Fillmore 2012 collection that was just released a few months ago...

 


    
elizabeth fillmore via the wedding chicks

Could you pick my absolute favourite?
Aren't they just delicious...

Cx

#127 Vintage Bridesmaid Dresses

OR coloured wedding dresses?!
A second installment from the fabulous Bohemian Bisoux on Etsy, I just couldn't help myself.

'The Margaret' - Vintage 1950's white + blue embriodered wiggle dress. $81 aud
 
(^Love love love!^)

'The Charlene' - Vintage 1950's kay selig pale pink cocktail party dress. $142 aud
 

'The Vera'- Vintage 1960's pale pink + white lace gown. $43 aud
 

'The Tahlia' - Vintage early 1960's golden yellow wiggle dress. $56 aud
 
(^Also love love love!^)

'The Gracie' - Vintage 1950's golden brocade wiggle dress. $140 aud
 

'The Lucille' - Vintage 1950's yellow cotton full skirt dress. $60 aud
 
(^ALSO love love love!^)

Imagine each bridesmaid in a different dress of the same colour. Fabulous.
Yellow would be magical. Yellow with red lipstick? Out of this world.

I'll be keeping a close eye on this store that's for sure!

Cx

#126 Vintage Wedding Dresses

Gorgeous vintage wedding dresses via Bohemian Bisoux on Etsy...

'The Mae' - Vintage late 1950's, white lace. $334 aud
 

'The Paige' - Vintage 1950's, white chiffon. $142 aud
 

'The Penny' - 1950's/1960's gold brocade. $142 aud
(I think the mannequin perhaps doesn't do this gown justice, it seems as though it needs a few more curves in the right places. But such an interesting design don't you think? The buttons are such an unusual & pretty feature.)
 

'The Sally' - Vintage 1960's cream wool cape + skirt set. $71 aud
 
Can you believe those dresses? Can you believe those prices?! Buy three, decide on the day? Jokes jokes... Kinda...
I really, really love that gorgeous little chiffon party dress. The sweet cut of it, the flattering tucks at the front & that neckline is just perfection.
I'd also love that little cape & skirt set, I don't know if I'm quite fabulous enough to pull it off but I'd give it a go!
Now some lovely accessories also from Bohemian Bisoux...

'The Janie' - Vintage 1930's ecru crotched fishnet gloves. $31 aud
 

'The Soleil' - Vintage 1950's beaded cocktail hat. $35 aud
 

'The Rumi' - Vintage 1950's sequined beaded metallic cocktail hat. $33 aud
 

I so wish I could get to see all these dresses come to life...

Later today - Vintage Bridesmaid gowns!

Cx

#125 Doily Decor

Yesterday got me thinking. Uh oh? Yes, uh oh is probably right, because what I was thinking is that it's been a while since I had a good doily fix.

What is it with me & doilies? 

Am I being selfish & indulgent by basking in my love for them? Well, yes.

Have I made it my mission in life to sway people in their hatred for them? Certainly.

Seriously, how could you resist when I bring you photos like these...

  

vintage doily bunting by princess allure & vintage doily bunting via little birdie secrets

  

vintage doily bunting via ravenhill on etsy

  

vintage doily bunting by a red toadstool & vintage doily edged tablecloth by little birdie secrets

vintage doily table runner via style me pretty from ashley ann photography

Convert yet? Almost? Don't worry lovelies, I won't give up...

How gorgeous is that slightly different take on the bunting using just the little pieces? I'm going to have a go at making some of that for sure. I also think that table runner is one of the best I have seen, the photography is pretty perfect too!

Well. That was enjoyable. For me anyway! Never mind though, I'll go back to suppressing my doily lust now...

C x

#121 Little Bridesmaid Dresses - Neutral

Thank you peonies & polaroids for directing me to this first vintage flapper inspired dress!
I spent far too much time perusing it's source, online fashion store asos (who by the way has free delivery worldwide inc. Aus) & not doing my dishes like I should have been (oops?) so I decided I might as well  pretend that I had put that time to good use by showcasing a neutral bridesmaids dress round up... yes, i know some of them are quite little but lets put those down to inspirational eye candy shall we?

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

So many very cute lace, embroidered & beaded options there & I do so love back detailing.
A neutral palette is still without a doubt my favourite pick for bridesmaids. Pretty hard to outdo in my opinion!

Cx