Lace is one of my favorite materials (ahem enough to make my own alencon lace waltz length veil because I had to have it and couldn’t afford it!) I am so glad that it is making a resurgence in the last…
I’m deviating from the norm and including two items in this High Street Highlight post because they’re both lovely lace numbers from the same retailer. The tiers and slightly shorter length on this skirt makes it a versatile option for…
After holiday sales are dangerous (for my wallet). But willpower and savvy shopping can be balanced right? The lace love continues with these Ann Taylor Abbey lace pumps which I just ordered for myself and my mom (because we’re the same…
I don’t have to have the season’s latest trends. But if a piece speaks to me and seamlessly works its way into my wardrobe – how can I deny it? Here are my picks for pieces that represented some of…
Hello my dears, I wanted to point you over to my guest post at A Mountain Bride. I talked about the every(wo)man’s/bride’s struggle to have beautiful things, save money, and create a few DIY projects along the way (particularly when…
How can I write about fashion and not write about one of my fave wedding and overall high-end fashion designers: Monique Lhuiller. Isn’t she lovely? She is a Filipina fashion designer based in the United States and she is of…
So we finished cutting the tulle and sewing the tulle on to the comb in part 1. Attach Lace 1. Lay out the tulle in its entirety. Place the alencon lace carefully around the tulle. 2. Line the lace up…
How much do you really care about a piece of tulle? When it’s going to be your wedding veil, you’d probably care a little more than usual. As you may recall, I was determined to have an awesome alencon lace veil after trying…
$1000. That was the price of the alencon lace veil I tried on at Kleinsfeld a few months ago. My two luxury dresses don’t even cost that much. I was quoted prices starting $500 for a finger tip alencon lace veil at…