Pastel Colored Bridesmaid Jewelry

Nothing says spring like fresh pastels in soft colors.  Whether worn to a bridal shower or draped on your bridesmaids, pastels are a great way to add sparkle to any outfit.  Here are some of our newest favorite baubles in girly colors.  Above, Crystal Glam Cut Bracelets, $42.  Available in aqua, clear, mint, green, black, and purple.

French Style Earrings, $29

Pave Fleurette Brooch, $48

Available in pink, purple, aqua, navy, and green

Anika by Meg, $36

Available in golden shadow, rose, clear, ruby, aqua, paprika, olivine, brandy, black, and raisin

Don't see a color you'd like to purchase on our website?  Contact us and let us know!

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Outdoor Wedding Shoe Help...Buy 3 Get 1 Free!

Photo by Solemates.com

Getting married in the summer?  Worried about your beautiful wedding shoes sinking into the grass?  Fear not, we have you and all your bridesmaids covered.  There's no need to resign yourself to wearing a wedge wedding heel with Solemates!  These clever, clear heel cover slide right over your heel and protect it from dirt and grass.  They also help keep your heels even and protected when walking across cobble stones, grates, and all kinds of things.  I took a pair for a test run at a wedding in Iowa last year and loved them.  Read my full review post here.

All  the ladies here at The Left Bank Jewelry loves these so much we've made them our Spring Special!  Buy 3 pairs of Solemates for you and your girls and receive the 4th one free.  That's right, Solemates are Buy 3 Get 1 Free!  Call or email us today to get yours, they're selling fast!

Only $10.95 each!  Purchase a pair here.

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Check out one of our videos for The WCIU Wedding Week

Owner of The Left Bank Jewelry & Wedding Shoes, Susan chats with the "The U" about how pick a fabulous and comfortable wedding shoes.  We share our top four tips for picking out shoes!  Watch our video and stay tuned for more Wedding Week Videos all week!

See some shoes you like?  Shop our wedding shoes at our online boutique 24/7!

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Champagne Wedding Jewelry Photoshoot

Photos by Melissa Diep Photography

Some of our fabulous champagne jewelry had a day in the park at Melissa Diep's most recent "Trash The Dress" photo shoot.  We're in love with how great it looks!  Check out these fun photos and then stop by the shop to see the pieces in person.  Everything the lovely female models are wearing from earrings to hair pieces and bracelets are available for purchase!  Want to see more photos?  Check out Melissa's blog and see the whole shoot here.

 Proving fabulous doesn't have to be expensive, these Trellis Earrings are only $56.  

Matching bracelet also available for $72.

Hermatite Crystal Necklace, $48

Love the pieces?  Here's where to Buy.

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Meg Trunk Show Photos

A special thank you to Meg Lammers and everyone who came and made our Meg Jewelry Trunk Show a success.  There were tons of beautiful pieces and sparkling gems, I never could decide on a favorite.  Check out some photos from our fab event.  Did you miss the Trunk Show fun?  Don't worry, our 15th Birthday Party is almost here.  Stop by the store Saturday, May 1st for more sweets, treats, and special sales! 

Missed the Trunk Show?  Don't worry, you can shop jewelry designed by MEG anytime on her mini shop on The Left Bank's Website.

Corsage Inspired Bridal Jewelry

Everyone expects to see flowers at a wedding, so why not put a twist on the traditional bridal corsage and have it made of silver and crystal?  These beautiful corsage pieces by Shelley Cooper would look dazzling on brides, bridesmaids, or in place of the traitional wrist corsage for the mother of the bride.  Designer Shelley Cooper specializes in timeless, romantic jewelry all made in the USA.  Here's what she has to say about her pieces...

This graceful composition is inspired by the fabulous brooches of the 1930s.  During that decade, diamond designers began creating costume jewels that launched the very notion of fashion jewelry.  Our corsage is finished in hand burnished silver and it is entirely set in Swarvoski crystal.

Above, the beautiful En Vogue Brooch, $149.  Below, the Crystal Fleur Corsage Bracelet, $149.

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Our New Look!

Photos by Melissa Hayes Photography

We've remodeled!  Just in time for the busy summer wedding season, we've given The Left Bank Jewelry a more sleek, sophisticated look.  Stop by to check out our gorgeous new color palate of black and soft lilac.  We couldn't be happier with our makeover.  More mirrors, new chandeliers, plush black carpeting, and tons more space give the shop an upscale, posh feeling.  But don't worry, we still have all of the same fabulous French finds, cute gifts and stationary, and of course TONS of bridal jewelry and wedding shoes.  Stop by our new store and fall in love with The Left Bank all over again!

Special thanks to our photographer Melissa Hayes.  You can see even more photos on her blog by clicking here.  Please leave a comment and let us know if you like our new look!

Bright Bridesmaid Jewelry

Make your bridesmaids "pop" in these fun, funky, and playful bright bridesmaid sets.  They're a perfect blend of dressy meets casual that your girls will love to wear again and are sure to look smashing at a summer wedding.  At $21 for earrings and $29 for the bracelets, these Sassy sets are completely affordable!  Sassy Chanelier Earrings and Sassy Bracelets are available in Aqua and hot pink.

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Wedding Jewelry Trunk Show This Weekend!

Join us this weekend April 24 & 25th for one of our favorite trunk shows with jewelry designer Meg Lammers.  Her shimmering collection of stunning gems for the bride and her attendants.  Meg specializes in custom designed baubles for the bride and her attendants.  Stop by Saturday and Sunday, April 24th & 25th and design something lovely for yourself and your ladies!  Meg Lammers herself will be there on Saturday, April 24th only!  Check out her website to wet your appetite.  We will also be offering these fabulous specials.

Meg Jewelry Specials...
Buy 3 Sets of Bridesmaid Jewelry (Necklace & Earrings or Bracelet & Earrings) and receive the 4th set at 50% off!
OR
But 3 of any MEG item and get your MEG Wedding Earrings at 50% off!

Appointments are recommended, champagne cocktails will be served all weekend!  Make your appointment today by calling 773.929.7422 or emailing theleftbank@sbcglobal.net.

PLEASE NOTE: The Webster Wedding Walk scheduled for Friday, April 23, 2010 has been cancelled.  The event will be rescheduled at a later date.  But don't worry, we'll still be having a special preview day of the Meg Trunk Show starting Friday at 2pm.

Spring Flower Jewelry for Brides & Bridesmaids

Think Spring!  The warm weather here in Chicago has us longing for spring flowers and wedding season.  Then we found these fun, spunky flower sets from Fleurs Jolies to tide us over.  These lucite flowers are all vintage finds!  They're hand painted in colors that can't help make you smile and then reset into silver and gold colored chains and hooks.  These braclets and earrings are perfect for completing a spring bridal shower outfit or given as fun bridesmaids gifts.  We love the idea of these pretty flowers as a fresh and fun alternative to traditional bridal jewelry.  Best of all?  Their affordable prices.  Earrings start at $26 and bracelets start at $36.  Necklaces and hairpins are also available.  Hop on over to The Left Bank to start your spring shopping!

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Brand New Wedding Shoes On Sale!

It's official!  We have too many shoes....so we want to give some to you at a huge discount!  All of our remaining BRAND NEW Martinez Valero Shoes are 50% off!  Never worn, in the box, gorgeous silk and satin wedding shoes from fashion forward shoe designer Martinez Valero.  Of course since we don't have the room for them, all sales are final. 

Prices start at $75 (Orginally $149 - $175)  We only have a handful of select sizes, styles, and colors available so drop by The Left Bank or call us to see if we have your dream shoe.  773.929.7422

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Enter to Win a Free "Eleven Eleven" Wedding

Tell Your Story...Win a Wedding!

Chicagoland couples are invited to share their love stories for a chance to win the eleven eleven WEDDING, Chicago’s premier all-inclusive wedding giveaway valued at $60,000, to be held on Nov. 11, 2010, at West Loop Studio. Everything from food to formalwear, flowers to the last dance, is included thanks to many of Chicago’s top wedding professionals. (Including your favorite accessory boutique...The Left Bank Jewelry & Wedding Shoes!) 

Couples can enter by telling their love story, including the proposal, and by answering a few questions, like why they deserve to win the eleven eleven WEDDING giveaway. Ten semifinalists will be chosen and posted at elevenelevenwedding.com, where the public can then vote for their favorite couple. The couples with the top three votes will be interviewed by the planning committee and the winning couple will be announced on June 1, 2010, during a reveal party at ZED451.

Interested couples can apply at elevenelevenwedding.com, where they will:

• Tell their love story and the details of the proposal

• Answer why they deserve to win the eleven eleven WEDDING Giveaway

• Share the one moment they most look forward to on their wedding day

• Describe their design style

• Submit a picture of themselves

Applications will be accepted starting at 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2010. Deadline is 11:59 p.m. May 1, 2010. The ten semifinalists will be posted and public voting will begin on May 1, 2010.

Good luck to all are brides!  We can't wait to see who wins!

Written by ~ Heather Vickery from Greatest Expectations

5 Wedding Jewelry Shopping Tips

Photo by Rick Aguilar Studios

Anytime is a good time to start shopping for your bridal jewelry after you've found your dream wedding dress.  Knowing the answers to these five commonly asked questions will help you get the jewelry you've always wanted.  And as always, don't forget to bring photos of your dress!

1. What color is your dress?
2. What type of neckline do you have on your gown?
3. Do you have any other jewelry picked out?  What does it look like?
4. What style of jewelry are you looking for?  Vintage?  Contemporay?  Unique?
5. How are you wearing your hair?



Don't have time to answer all the questions?  Can't bear to pick out jewelry without your dress?  Schedule an appointment with our new Styling Service and let us bring the jewelry to you!  Learn more here. 

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Looking for fun accessories for your wedding that are just a little different?  There's no rule you that says you have to wear pearls and cream hair ribbons if you don't want to.  Check out our choices for fun, fabulous, and unique bridal accessories.  Above, the Tessa hair comb fascinator by Avant Bride NYC, $150.

Bow Fascinator, $120

Available in black, white, and ivory

Be bold in your bracelet choice and you'll be anything but boring. 

The Friendship Hand Bracelet, $58.

Skip the traditional lace jacket in favor of a hand made bolero by Marina Kostina.

A necklace with giant stones and a pop of color adds a contemporary twist to the pearl necklace.

Custom necklace by MEG.

Skip the white clutch and carry your lipstick in this tiny bejeweled clutch, $39.

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One of the questions we get asked all the time is "do most brides wear white shoes with their wedding dress?"  The answer is yes.  While colored shoes are fun and perfect for bridesmaids, we prefer the sophisticated, chic look of white or ivory shoes for brides.  Shoes that match the color of your dress will lenthen your silhouette and make you look inches taller when you put them on.  Not crazy about all light colored shoes?  Buy shoe clips in a fun color or get silk or satin shoes in your bridal dress color and then dye them your favorite color afterwards.  We love the Sienna wedding shoe above for adding shoe clips to.  Sienna, designed by Grace Footwear, $130.

 

Shoes from left to right, Chelsea $130, Angie $79, Crush $78, Sienna $130.

Assorted shoe clips starting at $32

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Meg Jewelry Trunk Show April 24-25

Jewelry designer Meg Lammers showcases her shimmering collection of stunning gems for the bride and her attendants.  Let Meg custom create your own look and vision.  Meg designs custom colors for Swarvoski crystals and her color palates cannot be duplicated.  Design a beautiful custom piece for yourself or your bridesmaids on Saturday and Sunday, April 24th & 25th.  Meg Lammers herself will be there on Saturday, April 24th only!

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Buy 3 Sets of Bridesmaid Jewelry (Necklace & Earrings or Bracelet & Earrings) and receive the 4th set at 50% off!
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But 3 of any MEG item and get your MEG Wedding Earrings at 50% off!

Appointments are reccommended, champagne cocktails will be served all weekend!  Make your appointment today by calling 773.929.7422 or emailing theleftbank@sbcglobal.net.

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The Left Bank Jewelry & Wedding Shoe Boutique welcomes celebrity makeup artist Sharzad Kiadeh for a Wedding Day Makeup Workshop.  This Sunday, April 11, 2010 learn the professional tricks of the trade.  Perfect for Brides and the wedding party that want to "DIY" their own makeup.  Bring your own makeup and Sharzad will also open her personal treasure chest of amazing makeup and products to share. Experiment with new colors and techniques.  Two time slots are available, 4pm and 6pm.  The first 20 ladies to RSVP will receive the workshop for $20 per person.

Photo courtsey of Beauty By Sharzad

The Details

Wedding Day Makeup Workshop

Sunday, April 11th

4pm and 6pm

$20 per person

Bring Your Own Makeup

RSVP ~ 773.929.7422 

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Stud Wedding Earrings

The stud earring to is the most universally wearable earring according to fashion expert Tim Gunn.  Stud earrings have found their way to the ears tons of brides over the years because of their "flattering to almost anyone" look.  They're easy to wear and can add just the right amount of pop to brides with shorter hair, or compliment a big necklace without looking over done.  Whether big or small, shapped or traditionally round, there are tons of options.  Here are just three of some of The Left Bank's beautiful stud earrings, all sparkly enough for the bride.  The square studs above are only $48, or check out these square studs for $36 here.

These Starburst Studs, $68, are packed with sophistication and taper down just off the ear.  A plump pearl sits in the center to tie in with your dress, necklace, or bracelet.  Don't love pearls?  Grab the same pair without pearl  for added sparkle.

Looking for fun and whimsical studs?  These Crystal Flower Studs, $54, are a favorite of Left Bank owner, Susan Jablonski.  Perfect for the young at heart bride or to add extra wow to your bridal shower outfit.  These fashion forward pair are available with a pearl or rhinestone in the center.  Also available with a pearl in the center.

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Overwhelmed by all the big, sparkly pieces of wedding jewelry out there?  Never fear, we're here to help the simple and timeless bride too.  Create a perfect balance between earrings and necklace or compliment a complex neckline with a simple, understated necklace.  Classic pearls are always in style, or try one of these lovely necklaces.  They all have just the right amount of sparkle.  Above, the Deco Teardrop necklace, $62.

The rhinestone alternative to a strand of pearls, $169.

Pendant necklace, $62

Swarvoski "Maruska" Necklace by MEG, $62.

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