Swatchbook Weddings

TUESDAY SHOESDAY

I’m back because I’m way too excited that the team from Photography by Verdi has part one of the pictures from my friend’s wedding up already! It was just this Saturday! Here’s a cute shot of our shoes:

Tena (the Bride) wore those gorg Christa heels by Kate Spade & check out my friend Emily’s Kate Spade knock outs on the far right! Do you see that heel with all the different colors?! AMAZING! I am between the two with my DIY shoe clips to jazz up my boring Anne Klein heels :) I purchased a chiffon flower from JoAnn Fabrics & cut it down to size, then hot glued some guinea feathers to the side to match the boy’s boutonnieres. Tena is so cute she even made all the bridesmaids flip flops with lime green bows & she had white flip flops with teal bows. I love them!

I will definitely be posting a full recap of the day later on – it was just gorgeous & I’m so happy for them!!

MISS YOU GUYS!!!

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6 Comments »

THURSDAY PURSEDAY

The nautical trend isn’t going away anytime soon & I couldn’t be happier! How perfect is this striped tote!?

Be sure to check out Niche White Bridal Loft, Enchanted Dream Weddings & Affairs, A Realistic Wedding, Sparkle & Hay, The Charity Wedding, PeachBride, The Demoiselle, Postcards & Pretties and Brancoprata to see what they picked today!

And of course, JOIN IN by posting on your blog and/or tweeting your pick using the #ThursdayPurseday hashtag!

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Thursday, January 27, 2011 7 Comments »

TUESDAY SHOESDAY

An ever popular color combo for weddings, these red & black heels are the perfect closed-toe option for a winter bride – or perhaps the ideal pair for your LBD on Valentine’s Day??

Be sure to stop by Simply & Forever, Life in the Super Burbs, Landlocked Bride, Meant to be Sent, The Demoiselle, Jan Schill Photography, Postcards & Pretties, A Realistic Wedding and Swoon Over It Photography for more great Tuesday Shoesday picks!

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7 Comments »

THURSDAY PURSEDAY

What’s NOT to like about this Valentino bag!?! Okay maybe the price…

And of course, JOIN IN by posting on your blog and/or tweeting your pick using the #ThursdayPurseday hashtag!

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Thursday, January 20, 2011 11 Comments »

TUESDAY SHOESDAY

Just like last week, still fantasizing about a glorious vacay with reason to wear these!

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Tuesday, January 18, 2011 15 Comments »

THURSDAY PURSEDAY

So fun!! Love this clutch from Marc Jacobs!

And of course, JOIN IN by posting on your blog and/or tweeting your pick using the #ThursdayPurseday hashtag!

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Thursday, January 13, 2011 6 Comments »

Your Nose Never Forgets Your Wedding Day

I happen to pride myself on my keen ability to pinpoint EXACTLY what a smell is. It’s an odd talent, but when you have it, my oh my is it impressive. Woohoo! A party trick! No? I use it every day in the office around lunchtime – “It smells like a pepperoni hot pocket!” “Someone is having one of those Campbell’s Chunky soups!” “Who made popcorn? It smells like Target!” …I should get a booth at a carnival.

But in all seriousness, scent is a powerful thing.

It can trigger a flood of memories about an exact time, place, emotion or person. Casinos do it with mood-lifting tropical scents, real estate agents do it with the cozy smell of fresh baked cookies. It’s so powerful, it’s even used in marketing & branding. Why do you think Abercrombie & Hollister pump their come-hither-surfer-l’odeur through those vents? It’s like their logo. It gets on your clothes, you won’t forget them.

So with all that being said, have you thought about what perfume you are going to wear on your wedding day? There are two routes to go. Either seek out a special perfume or go with the one you wear every day. I sort of like the idea of getting a new one just for your big day because I guarantee, you & your new husband will remember it as being special – something to wear on your anniversaries.

What are your thoughts? What did you/will you do?

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7 Comments »

TUESDAY SHOESDAY

I want to rock these DVF sandals with a breezy dress in the south of France!

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Tuesday, January 11, 2011 12 Comments »

Oh this makes me happy…

Image by Aaron Snow Photography via Style Me Pretty.

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Monday, January 10, 2011 2 Comments »

Some Inspiration for the Weekend…

I wanted to share this with you guys, as I’m sure it will hit home for you as much as it did for me. The ever inspirational Lara Casey posted this on the Making Things Happen tumbler page a few days ago & I think you’ll enjoy it…

You’re overwhelmed. You’re searching for answers – the right, perfect, easy answers. The tough love: big business isn’t easy. Nothing great is supposed to be. If it was, how would we grow? How would we realize our full potential if we weren’t stretched and challenged? You were made to move: dance, leap, sing, love, shoot, make, hug it out, paint, create, write, shake it, build it and use all you’ve got! You were not put on this earth to hide behind your computer and wait for opportunity. You were made to CREATE it. In life and business, you have to invest to make things happen. The timing will never be perfect. I repeat: the timing will never be perfect. Do not keep going on the path you are on if you know it’s wrong. This is the only life you get. This moment is all you really KNOW you have. Deep down, you know that. You have everything you need right now to do what’s on your heart. Why live in fear of what other people think? The bigger question: How many people are missing out on what you have to give them by you waiting? What’s going to be different tomorrow? You are going to make mistakes. Loads of them. But, remember: there are no mistakes, only lessons. It’s your choice… stay stuck OR get a move on. The kicker: your reward for feeling the fear and doing it anyway is the unmistakable joy of living your life instead of renting it. That is worth leaping for.

Love, Lara

Oy. It’s like she’s in my head.

Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Friday, January 7, 2011 6 Comments »

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