Princess Bride

... and the bride wore Sara Burton.

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Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 Bridal Collection: Behind the Scenes

A pretty little video of the making of Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2012 Bridal Collection ...

Film courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.

Back to Basics

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Tuesday Shoesday: Spring Ready

With the first few glorious days of warm weather upon us, aren't you ready to banish the boots to the back of the closet and break out the spring shoes? These darling heels are just dying to do double duty as your go-to shoes for all those flirty spring dresses and your wedding day.

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Spring Into Hope

I'm thrilled to share with all my wonderful readers Spring Into Hope, a wonderful event benefiting Boys Hope, Girls Hope.

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Southern California helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college.

A truly unique organization, we offer these gifted young people new HOPE, a safe haven, a warm and welcoming home, staffed by loving house parents and filled with encouragement, warmth, healing and endless opportunities. We offer these motivated young scholars HOPE - Homes, Opportunities, Parenting, and Education.

Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars move into our homes between the ages of 10 and 14 and stay with us through high school. Our family is particularly special. Our kids are so very loved by an extended family that is made up of our staff, donors, volunteers, mentors, board members, counselors, school principals, teachers and more. Our sole purpose is to give our kids absolutely everything they need to achieve their most ambitious dreams. When they graduate from our program, our young people remain members of our extended family for life.

The results of this holistic approach are staggering. Since we first opened our doors in 1991, 100% of our program graduates have graduated high school. Currently, we provide support to collegians at Boston College, Chapman University, Johnson and Wales and California State East Bay. This program doesn’t offer band-aid solutions but rather provides the stable, loving home life and educational opportunities that make for happy, healthy, productive citizens. BHGH scholars give back to their communities through volunteer work and participate in extra-curricular activities. Your donation will enable us to continue providing a happy, fun and loving environment for Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars to remember as their childhood.

To learn more, become an event vendor, or to become a sponsor, click here.

Fab Frocks Friday: Marchesa

Image via Michael Norwood for Weddings Unveiled.

A Girl Can Only Dream

If someone told me that when I grow up I would be living in New York City covering the bridal fashion scene from the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Amsale, Priscilla of Boston, J.Crew, and more, I would have thought "a girl can only dream."

But I guess that's what today's post is all about: always remember to follow your dreams no matter how big or small. The possibilities are endless and who knows where your dreams will take you.

On another note, may I just say how cute is this little fashionista in training? Dream big little one, dream big!

Image via Zara.

Baby Blues + Shocking Pink

I've got a beauty crush on Emma Stone's statement making look! Take those pretty pastels up a notch by throwing in a splash of a shockingly chic color!


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Tuesday Shoesday: Badgley Mischka Randall

Hey there Randall, where have you been all my life? Cut silk chiffon floral pom pom at the vamp, ultra feminine vibe - I'm in love.

Image via Piper Lime.

Monday Morning

Wouldn't it be lovely to start every Monday like this? Wake up in your favorite cashmere sweater, pour yourself a spot of tea, and curl up on this plush swing bench with nothing but the sun's first light as your companion.

Happy Monday.

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Fab Frocks Friday: Wedding Belles

Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 Bridal Collection

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Christos Spring 2012 Bridal Collection

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Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 Bridal Collection

The scene? A cherry blossom backdrop.

The stars? Guipure lace, silk faille, Chantilly lace, silk organza, point d'esprit, pleated taffeta, shimmer taffeta. Ballgowns, caftans, trumpet skirts, cascading ruffle trains, sequin trims, and sweetheart bodices.

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 Bridal Collection ...

What an absolutely magical end to Bridal Market!

Images via Oscar de la Renta.