Something Old & Something New Necklaces

Bridal necklaces that give you something old and something new all in one?  Yes please!  We love the 2010 wedding trend of blending new and old.  Young designers Alex Agudo (above) and Penellibele (below) both hand created gorgeous pearl necklaces with antique finishes.  Who said going green meant you couldn't be stylish?  These one a kind pieces are created using vintage crystal brooches, earrings, or anything you can imagine.  Above, Alex's necklace was created with freshwater pink pearls and vintage crystal pieces converted from earrings, $249.

 Twilight Oleander, $279

Bring one of your "something old" pieces into The Left Bank for a fresh twist or take a peek at our collection.  

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Here's a super cute idea for a February or Valentine's Day wedding!  Valentine Fortune Cards from Paper Source.  What a fabulous way to tap into your inner child and let your guests have fun at the same time.  Let these scratch off fortune cards greet your guests at their table or use them as a fun twist on the traditional escort card.   $14.95 for a box of 20 cards and envelopes.  Available here.

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We're on Bravo!

Check us out!  We were featured in the on Bravotv.com's city guide to Chicago!  They called us "the ultimate eye-candy shop filled with pretty, glittery things everywhere you look."  A must for Chicago brides and single ladies with plenty of sparklers.  Many thanks to Bravo Tv, we couldn't be more excited!  Check out the listing here.

An Interview with Susan

Our fabulous friends at Greatest Expectations have a fabulous feature on their blog called "While Sipping a Glass of Champagne With..."  Our very own Left Bank owner, Susan, was the latest to sip and chat with Heather.  A fun fact, Heather and Susan first met when Heather was selecting a headpiece for her wedding!  Check out this fun interview at the Greatest Expectations blog here. 

And since we LOVE Greatest Expectations so much, we gifted them with a gorgeous brooch to giveaway.  The Ribbon Twist Brooch is sparkly, gorgeous, and free to one lucky winner.  Make sure to read Susan's interview to find out how you can enter to win!

Colored Flower Hairpieces

Brides aren't the only ones who can have fun with faux flowers in their hair anymore!  Bridesmaids can now grab on to our favorite wedding trend of 2010...fascinators!  Blooming Additions just arrived at our shop.  It's a new line of bright, colorful silk and tulle flowers for brides, bridesmaids, flower girls...anyone can have fun with these little flowers.  They come in four sizes and tons of colors.

Each flower comes with a loop and a pin on the back as well as it's own "additions" bag complete with ribbon and bobby pins.  That give you tons of options for wearibility.  Pin it in your hair, wear it on a ribbon as a headband or belt, clip it onto a clutch, wrap it around your wrist  as a chic bracelet.  Your imagination is the limit.  Our favorite idea?  Gift one to each of your bridesmaids and let them wear it in their favorite way.  It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Blooming Additions $12-$18 each

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Chunky Necklaces for Bridesmaids

We love discovering new designers and Alex Agudo is an up and coming favorite.  This young designer uses gorgeous cuts and brilliant colors to create custom designs for brides, bridesmaids, and wedding guests that any woman would love.  Here are some of his fantastic chunky gems new to The Left Bank.  All of Alex's pieces are hand created, completely customizable, and very affordable.  Above, one of my personal favorites, a 14 k gold necklace strung with black and clear Chinese crystals.  $45.

Amber crystals with silk and tiger eye beads, $65

Clear crystals, pearls, and silk, $65

Alex finishes the backs of his necklaces with beautiful silk

Orange coral, swarvoski bicone crystals, and silk, $65

Olive brown smoked topaz beads, olivine swarvoski bicone crystals, $65

Stop by the shop to see these beauties in person or to order your custom designed necklaces for all your bridesmaids.

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Avant Bride Trunk Show

Thank you to everyone who came and made our Avant Bride Trunk Show a huge success.  We had fun all weekend with designer Ellen Hunter and fabulous brides to be.  Here are some photos of our great weekend.  Look for a post with some of our favorite pieces from the show coming soon.  Best yet?  Ellen left her gorgeous pieces in the shop until Friday.  So even if you missed the great bridal jewelry, you still have a chance to see the collection.  Shop until Friday and receive 10% off your Avant Bride purchase.

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Fairytale French Wedding

As avid Francophiles, we would love to host a fairytale French wedding. Become a true princess bride and rent a luxury French chateau in the heart of the Loire Valley, just two hours outside Paris.  The Chateau de Guerinet is a breathtaking castle filled with spectacular French  architectural details. If you’ve ever dreamt of a wedding in France, you must set your eyes on this property that offers amazing rentals for an intimate French wedding.

Here are our picks for must wear jewelry to your French Wedding.

Our exclusive “Les Beaux” tiara

$249

The Parisienne Chandelier Earring

$129

The Duchess Cuff Bracelet

$78

Love the idea but just can't make it to France?  Pop on one of our favorite French pieces and pretend you're there while you watch the Chateau video.

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Pearl Illusion Necklace

All the January snow brings thoughts of warm, sunny beach weddings.  With destination weddings becoming more and more popular, we have the perfect necklace for a beach bride.  The Bridal Illusion necklace is made of Freshwater pearls strung on clear jewelry wire.  It's light, gorgeous, and very organic.  Better yet?  It's only $56, and you can gift your bridesmaids with matching bracelets in peacock or champagne colored pearls.

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Avant Bride Trunk Show This Weekend

Don't forget the Avant Bride Trunk Show!

 

 Preview Day ~ Friday, January 22nd ~ 12pm - 7pm

Saturday, January 23rd ~ 11am - 5pm

Sunday, January 24th ~ 12pm - 4pm

Appointments recommended, but not required.

773.929.7422

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