Tuesday Shoesday: Alaïa Lace Booties

"But this is an Alaïa . . . he's like a totally important designer!"

Image via Net-a-Porter.

J.Crew Fall 2010 Bridal Collection

The J. Crew Fall 2010 Bridal Collection is everything a bride could ever dream of ...

... such as romantic belle of the ball layered tulle skirt mixed with your favorite crisp button down top for an unexpected but delightful mix of casual and couture ...

... or how about divine silk taffeta and unbelievable one of a kind jewelry pieces and accessories plus a touch of black for instant sophistication ...

... oh, and let's not forget a dance-the-night-away playful little white dress done in a perfect eyelash lace. Sorry ladies, adorable groom not included.

Images from J.Crew October Catalog scanned by the cinderella project.

Fab Frocks Friday: Looking Rosy

Image via Aire Barcelona.

High Buns

To achieve this crowning glory {from Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2011 Collection} take a few style notes from Orlando Pita: “Grace Kelly wore this style for her wedding. There’s this exaggerated volume in the hair because the dresses are quite big; we wanted the hair to be proportional.” To achieve the look, Pita and his team wrapped models’ hair—parted down the center—around a sponge-like doughnut shape for perfectly rounded, oversized buns.

A classic, regal, timeless high bun worn by the likes of Grace Kelly and now you.


Image from Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Collection by Benjamin Lowy.

Make A Grand Entrance

Wouldn't you love to walk down such a staircase for your very own grand entrance?

Image via Bienenkiste.

Details at Dolce & Gabbana

As if a runway collection full of gorgeous lace designs wasn't enough, just check out these expertly crafted details at Dolce and Gabbana's Spring 2011 collection. Perfect for any bride and sure to put a sparkle in every gal's eye.

Image by Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW via Vogue.

Chanel: From Inspiration to Reality

The staircase at the Chanel Haute Couture 2009 spring show set the stage for a grand backdrop in real couple Karen + Richard's wedding. Seriously, seeing is believing . . .

{Inspiration}

{Reality}

Thank you so much to Karen + Richard for the inspiration, Carolyn Chen at The Special Day, and to Samuel Lippke for the amazing photographs!

Images via Chanel and Samuel Lippke Studios.

Fab Frocks Friday: Timeless

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Style Inspiration: The Great Gatsby

All the decadence of grand baubles, sumptuous fur stoles, feminine frocks in vintage creams and neutrals, retro waves, and delicate lace kid gloves. Fascinating time, the Great Gatsby era, and quite the style inspiration, I should say.

And if you and your best gals decide to take it upon yourselves to recreate such a grand ol' time {bachelorette party}, then who are we to object?

Images by Jamie Isaia.

Tuesday Shoesday: YSL

YSL cage booties with a little DIY style mixed in. Completely luxe and completely romantic.

Image via The Cherry Blossom Girl.