MADAMA BUTTERFLY INSPIRED

Madame Butterfly...For Iman by Aida Skorupan featuring CHANEL jewelry

What bridesmaid wouldn't swoon over this little pink dress? Or, think about something like this the next time you're a guest at a wedding. Wearing something this gorgeous is like celebrating life . . .

Sleeveless Dress with Bubble Hem-brownsfashion.com

Chanel Pink Camellia Ring-bagborroworsteal.com

Flower Clip Larger Hair Flower -flowerclip.com

Flutterby Tea Set -gooseberrypatch.com

Monsoon Accessorize - Double Hibiscus Salon Clip-monsoon.co.uk

Monsoon Accessorize - Cutwork Wooden Pink Fan-monsoon.co.uk

buffalo sexy pump-buffaloshop.fr

packagingsource.com

Fashion Jewelry Modern Gold Heart Brooch 003 - Wholesale Factory Direct-sourcingmap.com. . .

RECESSIONISTA BRIDE: GOWNS UNDER $500.00

Economy CRUNCH !!! And how we're all feeling it, brides-to-be included. Jessica McClintock has long been known for her ability to deliver pizazz at a more than reasonable price. Even way back during the boom time Regan era she brought us unbeatable bargains. Check out these new additions to her collection all under $500.00. Truly something to sing about . . .

AUDREYESQUE

photo by digital She/Sweet Light Studios

Who can forget Audrey as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's? With the help of designers Givenchy and Edith Head, she created a whole new style that's been embraced for generations. She popularized the tiara and wearing a ring over gloved fingers. All that's missing is the jeweled cigarette holder. The silhouette of the gown above is definately the same as 'The Little Black Dress' she made legendary . . . .

Audrey Hepburn by ✯MaDeLiNe✯ on Polyvore.com

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DREAMING IN FRENCH

Just look at these confections by French couturier Francisco Reli. I admire and respect his designs for the pure innovation and whimsical joy they embody.

This organza ball gown looks as if it has wings

One strip of pink adds neon to the cocktail dress . . . stunning . . .

It's the playful hat here that adds a dimension of character to this ultra-fem antebellum style gown

DEBUTANTE CHIC

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For all of you who love tradition check out the details on this board that would make Grace, Audrey and Jackie swoon.

LOUBOUTIN WEDDING

wedding by Blueeyes featuring Christian Louboutin heels & wedges

KIDDIE COUTURE AND YOUR WEDDING . . .

Their Nibs

What could be sweeter than adding a flock of kids to your wedding? Either making the trek down the aisle or weaving in and out of festivities, kids add a bright and energetic tone to any wedding. In Europe, kids make up the wedding party almost entirely. Remember Lady Diana's wedding to Prince Charles in 1981? Her eldest attendant was a junior bridesmaid. The rest were taffeta-clad flower girls and pages dressed in the traditional costume of the English Court. Whatever theme or direction your wedding takes, children's fashion usually echoes that of the wedding party . . . READ AND SEE MORE IMAGES . . . . .