Bride Style Beauty Video Debut

The wedding hair and makeup team at Bride Style Beauty created a dreamy look for their lastest video filmed here at The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery boutique. With the flick of their wrists, Maritza and Milian from Bride Style Beauty transforms brides hair into gorgeous waves and creates a gorgeous face that's ready for a close up all day long. Their "real model bride" looks absolutely beautiful from head to toe. She accessorized her Fancy New York "April" dress with the "Majesty" hairpiece, illusion tulle veil and jewels all from The Left Bank.   Looking for an onsite hair and makeup team for your wedding?   Look to the professionals at BrideStyleBeauty.com

Many thanks to videographer,  David Bonillo of www.filmdigitalimage.com

2013 Trunk Shows at The Left Bank

February 16th-17th, 2013
Thomas Knoell Designs

Haute Bride March 8-10, 2013
Haute Bride Returns with their chic and glamorous gems and headpieces that are drop dead gorgeous. Stop in and discover one of the hottest bridal jewelry lines.

April In Paris Soiree
April 23, 2013

Sara Gabriel Couture Headpieces & Veils
May 17-19th, 2013

Bastille Day Sale

July 14th, 2013

Our special one day annual mid-year sale celebrating France's independence day. Save on select veils, shoes, headpieces and jewelry while sipping on champagne and macarons. 

Wedding Accessory Sample Sale
November 2013, Dates TBD

Don't miss this opportunity to find the perfect wedding accessories at this once a year sale. Find your wedding jewelry, veil, shoes and other wedding day necessities at 50-75% off. Open house, no appointment necessary. 

More trunk shows to come...Meg Wedding Jewelry, Laura Jayne Bridal, Angela Nuran Shoes, ...stay tuned!

Real Wedding- Our Very Own Bride Brannon

Michelle Durpetti Events and Carasco Photography are an amazing combination and a sure bet that it will be a show stopping wedding.  The old world elegance of the Union League Club of Chicago showcased the beautiful bride Brannon, who chose our Chantal Pin Brooch for her hair, and a swirl crystal cuff bracelet.  Under her gorgeous Carrafina gown the bride wore a pair of super comfortable Angela Nuran shoes which we glitzed the heel with sparkling Swarovski crystals and a pair of ballet flats by Benjamin Adams called, "Renee"  The stunning autumn floral decor created a warm and wonderful ambiance.

Venue: Union League Club of Chicago
Michelle's Blue Dress (Top Photo):  Custom made by Fancy New York
Gown: Carrafina
Jewelry and Shoes: The Left Bank, Angela Nuran, Benjamin Adams
Coordination: Michelle Durpetti Events
Florals: Exquisite Designs
Photography:  Carasco Photography

Old Hollywood Meets Timeless Elegance- A Look Back

Faux Fur and Tulle Wrap over the Fancy New York April Dress

The Fancy New York April Dress with it's elegant bow detail.

Mix April with a pearl necklace and you have a beautifully classic look.

The Fancy New York Linda Dress is a modern yet classic take on a vintage style.

Paired with a black sash, there are many ways to accessorize this classic dress to make it your own!

The Fancy New York Pam dress is effortlessly chic and stunning.

Pair the Fancy New York Pam dress with white gloves and a birdcage veil for a vintage inspired look.

The Fancy New York Deidra dress is a stunning classic gown.

The Fancy New York Deidra dress paired with a crystal ribbon sash adds the perfect touch of glamour.

Fancy New York Pam dress paired with a stunning French tulle veil.

From left to right: Deidra, April, and Pam

The Faux Fur and Tulle Wrap adds a stunning couture look to any gown.

A perfect vintage style wedding look.

The Old Hollywood Meets Timeless Elegance event by Sharon Ringier Events was a night to remember! Setting the theme perfectly, Sharon outdid herself by even having a vintage Cadillac arrive which set a perfect scene for the models in their Fancy New York dresses and jewels and headpieces from The Left Bank. A whimsical mix of modern and vintage styles, this event was beautifully done. Thank you to JFK Photography and Ven Sherrod for the stunning photos.

Interested in a Fancy New York dress? Contact us at The Left Bank to set up your appointment today!

New York International Bridal Market Highlights...

Every year the best of the best get together for the New York International Bridal Market. This year, like past years, was an absolute pleasure and we are VERY excited for things to come here at The Left Bank! Seeing all the new lines was phenomenal and we cannot wait for all our new things to come in! Here is a recap of some of our favorite designers...

We can never get enough of Haute Bride. Tons of eye candy filled their sweets themed space which was brimming with gorgeous pieces that we could not resist. Our visit turned into a four page order so our showcases are sure to be sparkling!

Another Left Bank favorite is of course Sara Gabriel. More uber chic pieces continue to come out of Sara Gabriel's studio, some fun petite hats, couture veils, and amazing headpieces. We are hoping Sara will pay a personal visit to our Chicago brides at her trunk show February 18th and 19th.  Keeping our fingers crossed that she can make it!

Angela Nuran, the designer of the ultra comfortable wedding shoe line has created an exclusive shoe just for The Left Bank.  Aptly named the "Parisienne",  this shoe will be online and in store very soon.  We're very excited to have the opportunity to be the only store in the country carrying this shoe.

With Angela Nuran herself at the NY Bridal Market

Of course we couldn't visit New York without visiting our favorite dress designers at Fancy New York! They are definitely up to some fun with great new wedding dress designs with their unique retro and vintage flair. We are very excited for the new line! Here is a sneak peak...

Love this new spring frock from "Fiona"



Fancy New York always have the best displays, this year the theme was an exotic luxe cruise...loved it!



The fabulous Fancy designers, the Nato Brothers with The Left Bank's owner

In some other Left Bank news, we are very excited to announce that we will soon be carrying Elsa Corsi jewelry! We met Elsa last year at the show and can't wait to have some of her stunning pieces gracing our showcases. The Left Bank is also now the exclusive Chicago retailer of Tejani Jewelry. Their pretty pieces were hard to not fall in love with and their cuffs come in four different sizes! Small wrists will smile now that we found some fabulous cuffs that won't slide up and down your arm! We are very proud and honored to be welcoming some fantastic lines into our store!

Winding down the trip, The Knot hosted a fabulous party at the NY Public Library where we saw Ali Phillips, Chicago wedding planner extraordinaire! Also had the pleasure of meeting Katarina Bocci, who's stunning dress is one of her own gorgeous creations. Look for her upcoming reality TV series called Material Motives!

Chicago Wedding Planner Ali Phillips of Engaging Events by Ali and friend

Designer, Katarina Bocci in her stunning creation

Lovely party decor at The New York Public Library party

 A whirlwind trip to the Big Apple is never complete without a visit to the Shake Shack, Doughnut Planet, and grabbing a slice of NY pizza while heading to the airport! After a great trip we are very excited for upcoming events!

Fashion Fridays- Breakfast at Tiffany's

We had a very fun photo shoot at The Left Bank featuring our Fancy New York dresses, accessories, and the hair and makeup stylings of Bride Style Beauty. For the bridal portion of the shoot, our lovely model wore the Fancy New York April dress that was accessorized with a Sara Gabriel Astyn feather and crystal birdcage veil and crystal cluster earrings with a pearl center. To add more fun to this look we added a faux fur shrug for that extra bit of glamour. The second half of the shoot went for a Breakfast At Tiffany's theme where our model wore a black Audrey Hepburn-esque dress made by Mario Stamas accessorized with a mini tiara, our statement pearl and crystal necklace, and big crystal earrings. All photos courtesy of Idris Oladipo.

Sara Gabriel Astyn Veil- $335 and faux fur shawl $98

One of a kind Audrey Necklace 5 strands of ivory pearls with a vintage centerpiece $329
For more information on any of these pieces, please contact The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery

Save The Date- Old Hollywood Style Wedding Event

Join Sharon Ringier Events for their Premiere Launch Party at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove, IL on October 11, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm. Old Hollywood meets timeless elegance with a wedding vendor showcase, Academy Award style gift lounge, exclusive fashion previews including our own Fancy New York dress line, prize giveaways ranging from bridal jewelry to engagement sessions from various photographers, makeup for the bride and 4 bridesmaids, wedding planning services from Ms. Ringier, Left Bank gifts cards...and much more!

Sharon Ringier is a Chicago based event planner known for her creative approach and coordinating dream weddings for her clients. Come celebrate with Sharon for the launch of Sharon Ringier Events.

Visit the Sharon Ringier Events website for more information and to register for this wonderful event!

Fashion Fridays- Fancy New York Pam Dress

The Fancy New York "Pam" dress is effortlessly chic.   Great for a fun and vintage look with a touch of charm and elegance.
We think it's the perfect "city hall" day time wedding dress.   Pam is a knee length, sleeveless shift dress with a cowl collar effect and pockets that everyone just loves!  With it's chic design, Pam can be paired with a number of different accessories from brooches, delicate wristlet gloves, a small birdcage veil or belt it to make the style your own.  Pam has a unique style with a touch of Audrey and Jackie combined.

To see the entire Fancy New York dress line visit http://www.dressmefancy.com/  or visit The Left Bank to order your Fancy New York dress.

Fashion Fridays- Fancy New York Jo Dress

For a fun and unique style for your wedding day, look no further than the Fancy New York Jo dress. Perfect for a daytime or destination wedding and would be the ideal dress for trendy barn weddings.  Featuring a deep v-neck surrounded by ruffles and a tiered ruffle skirt, Jo is a style that will be flattering for anyone. This dress is hand made of a light silk cotton organdy.  Accessorize this dress with a statement earring and a delicate pendant necklace and this exceptional look is complete.  

Photos by Scott Nava of Carasco Photography

To see the whole Fancy New York dress line visit the Fancy New York website or visit The Left Bank to order your Fancy New York dress.