Fashionable Tales of a CIncinnati Wedding Planner

Wedding flowers preserved into jewery

I love this idea. I got this picture from freezeframeit.com.

A friend of mine told me about it.  (Thanks Aimee)  Someone she know had her bouquet made into a neckless and loved them. There a few different companies offering this service. 

What a great idea for preserving your wedding bouquet flowers.

"Bracelet, made from a combination beads made from the petals of your precious memory flowers, and sterling silver findings."-Freezeframe

Adrianna Papell Shutter Pleat Satin Dress

Love this dress I found on Nordstrom.com from Adrianna Papell
It comes in black and another color too I think...could be a great mother of the bride dress for the right mom or a perfect rehearsal dinner dress.
"Laser-cut layers of shimmering hammered satin overlap to form the skirt of an elegant double V-neck dress. Crisp shutter pleats add structure to the bodice, which stretch across the shoulders to create tiny cap sleeves."

• Back zip with hook-and-eye closure.
• Shutter pleats at bodice reveal rows of sheer mesh.
• Approx. length from shoulder: regular 38"; petite 36".
• Lined.
• Rayon/polyester/nylon; dry clean.
• By Adrianna Papell; imported.
• Special Occasion and Petite Focus.

Flowergirl dresses-another website find

This company looks like it could be a good resourse for flowergirl dresses. 
I know often pretty little girl dresses are hard to find. I know my little girl would have loved to twirled around and around in this one.
Visit pegeen.com

White House Black Market- the "little black dress"

Love this dress I found on whitehouseblackmarket.  They have lots of cocktail style dresses for the perfect rehearsal dinner outfit.

Barenecessities.com

I think just about everyone of my weddings at least someone is wearing a spanx.  I remember last year one of my mother of the brides who lost hers and refused to go down the aisle until she had a pair.  I ended up running out to find her one at one of the downtown department stores.  I think this looks like a good resource for them along with other little delicate items.  Maybe I should get a spanx to carry in my emergency kit, for just in case.  

Deb's tips from Aug. Cosmo.

Deb (my lead assisant sent me some great little beauty and skin care tips she found in this month's issue of Cosmo.  Thought you might enjoy them too...

"You can wear bronzer AND blush.  Here's how!  Sweep the bronzer across the top of your forehead, over your cheeks, and on the tip of your nose...all the places where the sun catches your face.  Swirl the blush on the apples of your cheeks (smile to find them).  You're done!
How to rock a better complexion for not too much coin?  Add a tablespoon of baking soda to a creamy face wash a couple of times a week.  Derms say that baking soda is a gentle exfoliant.  What can be better than that?
Don't have the time (or the extra dollars) to get a professional pedicure?  Here are some products that you can use to do one at home (in between the pros):  Johnson's Baby Cream...it works wonders for dry feet.   It has an updated formula that keeps your tootsies moisturized for a full 24 hours!  OPI Pedicures Scrub...it exfoliates with green tea extracts and sugar crystals...mmmm!  Soak in a spoonful of Esthederm Relaxing Bath Salts.  At $42 per bottle, it is a little pricey, but you only need a spoonful at a time, so it will last forever!  Sprinkle some sweet-smelling powder on those freshly soaked toes.  Try Crabtree & Evelyn Summer Hill Talc-Free Body Powder.
The newest beauty trick is to layer eye shadow colors!  Try rose & gold (rose on whole eye, gold right in center...find your pupil...and use your pinkie), brown & beige (beige first, then brown), navy & silver (silver on inner half of eye, navy on outer...don't forget to blend to really make it sexy), lilac & grey (lilac on entire eye, grey on browbone and along lash lines).
Try a homemade mask:  Mix 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon hot water, and 1/2 teaspoon of any kind of jam.  Apply evenly to face.  Leave on for 1 minute.  Wash off with warm water."

Let Your Roots Show according to InStyle Magazine is the newest trend...brides beware of being too trendy for your wedding.  You can really date your photographys by doing so...

InStyle says, "A dark part used to mean you missed a salon visit. But imperfection can be cool, provided roots are only a few shades away from your highlights.z'
Picture: Gwyneth Paltrow ( of course she would look beautiful roots or no roots...)

Infallible lipgloss by Loreal Paris

I love this lipgloss from Loreal Paris.� I am pretty picky about lipgloss.� It has to feel right and taste right and look right.� It's hard to find all of the above but this one works for me.� They come in 16 different shades too.� I like #815.� Give the a try!
Loreal Paris

The Moment-NYTimes Style Magazine

In the Help Desk column, the editors of T: The New York Times Style Magazine answer questions from readers. Submit your queries on fashion, travel, design and entertaining to The Moment.

Question: It seems that all of my friends — and random cousins — are getting married between now and December. I don’t want to wear the same dress over and over again, but I can’t really afford to buy a new gown for each one. Please help.

For some great fashion suggestions read July 25th blog entry at The Moment.  I love this Ralph Lauren for under 200.00

Teeth Whiteing

Real Simple Magazine has a great article on teeth whiteing and they rate tooth pastes and whiteing products.  Great idea for brides and grooms to be!

Sweatsedo.com

Late Summer and Early Fall Weddings Mean Chilly Nights!  Whether you're staying local, throwing a destination wedding, or honeymooning far from home, when that sun goes down, you're going to want a cute little layer to keep you cozy.

Check out all your options on their web site sweatsedo.com and start creating your ultimate bridal wear.  When you're ready to check out, just type forthebride into the coupon code box at the very end of your order, and they will take 15% off your order of $75 or more. 

Eyelet Fashion

Got this from Instyle today.  I love eyelet....
"Eyelet Fashion-A pleasantly welcomed comeback, eyelet creates a fresh and carefree summer look.
         
"Manolo d'Orsay Heels -Eyelet isn't reserved for cute summer dresses alone. In fact, legendary shoemaker Manolo Blahnik completely reinvented the trend with these sophisticated work-friendly pump.  (Don't you love these shoes!)

Fabuous Bridal a perfect match for one of my new favorite brides

She called me this afternoon with her voice so full of excitement and joy..."I found my dress!  I found my dress!"  We had just met the morning and I knew she had an appointment with Fabulous Bridal this afternoon.  I had told her about the boutique last week.  She said it was the 1st gown she tried on.  She of course tried on another dozen or so but kept coming back to the very 1st one!  I got goosebumps just hearing her and just loved that she shared the moment with me.  (You're a real gem, Traci!  I can't wait to see a picture.)  These little moments are what make all the details, the responsibilities and actual hard work all worth it!  I am so blessing to love what I do...

VeilShop.com

I got this resource from a recent ABC (assoc. of bridal consultants) meeting.  I personally have not used them yet but the information was shared as a good resource.  Let you know if I hear anything more.