Necklace Inspired Hair Jewelry

Looking for bridal hair jewelry that will add some sparkle to your look when you take your veil off?  Or do you want something to replace the traditional veil?  These fabulous designs all take their cue from the necklace...smooth, sparkly, and gorgeous.  Here are three of our favorite necklace inspired hair jewelry.  Above, the beautiful La Reve Ribbon Bandeau is hand made by Laura Jayne Bridal.  Silk ribbon sides with a shimmering open work center.  The finishing touch?  The ends of the ribbons are finished with matching silver pieces on all sides.  Available in white, ivory, and certain special colors like silver, $299.

 

 

The "Katie" headpiece is made with 'easy on, easy off' elastic.  Don't like the black elastic?  No problem, snip it off and simply pin the ends of the headpiece in place.  $169.

 

 

This sweet piece designed by Meg Jewelry can be worn as as hair jewelry, a necklace, or wrapped around into a bracelet.  Soft silk rosettes are set with your choice of crystal or pearl centers.  $298.  An idea we love?  Wear it as a bracelet during the ceremony with your traditional veil and then wrap it into your hair for the reception.

 

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Gold Wedding Earrings

Gold earrings for weddings and formal event can be hard to find.  Luckily, gold jewelry is stating to gain popularity!  We always scour designers' newest collections for gold jewelry that looks just as fabulous as their silver colored partners, high quality and rich colors.  Here are some of our newest pieces for golden bling.   Above, my personal favorite gold earrings, the "Flyaway" Earring but Avant Bride beautifully mixes gold, crystals and pearls.  Better yet?  The super reasonable price of $98.

 Flora Deco Earrings, $96

 

Gisela, $64

Golden Couture Earrings, $54

 

Golden Deco Chandelier Earrings, $195

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Sex and the City Wedding Shoes

We're all excited about the release of Sex and the City 2!  As a little homage to our love of Carrie and her fashion forward shoe collection, we revisit the famous blue shoes of the first movie.  Here is our version of the famous shoes...without the famous price tag.  Angela Nuran's Astoria in blue, $279.  Custom dyed just for you from Angela Nuran herself.  Available for purchase by calling 773.929.7422.

Did anyone see the new movie yet? 

Handling the First Kiss with a Birdcage Veil

 With birdcage veils being more popular than ever, lots of brides ask "how do I handle my first kiss with a birdcage veil?"  One simple solution, and a look we love, is to have your face veil designed and cut so it crosses your face asymmetrically just under your nose.  This keeps you looking chic and leaves your lips free for your "you may now kiss the bride" moment.

Have your heart set on a full face veil?  Not to worry, just have a little practice time with the groom before him.  Give your husband to be a heads up that you'll be wearing a veil over your mouth and that it's okay for him to lift it up for your kiss.  A simple lift of the veil up to your nose will give you enough room for your smooch and then your now husband or maid of honor can smooth it back down for your walk down the aisle. 

Shop some of our veils at our online boutique 24/7!

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Birthday Shoe Special!

Angela Nuran's super comfy ballroom inspired Eternity, $229.

We're finishing our Birthday celebration with the best giveaway ever!  From May 25, 2010 through May 31, 2010* we're giving away Tip Toes Foot Petals!  That's right, with any wedding shoe purchase you'll receive a FREE pair of Something Blue Tip Toes Foot Petals and a FREE Foot Petals tote bag.  We just love this promotion so much we can't wait to give away all our Foot Petals.  What are Foot Petals?  Find out here and then hurry in to find the wedding shoes of your dreams!

Need help selecting your wedding shoes?  We're more than happy to help.  Check out our Wedding Shoe Selection Video, our post on Finding the Perfect Bridal Shoes, or come into the shop today for a personal shoe fitting. 

*Or until we run out!  While supplies last and quantities are limited...so hurry in!

Shop all our wedding shoes at our online boutique now.

Garden Wedding Accessories

Nothing seems quite as romantic as a garden wedding.  Tea party inspired details, twinkle lights, and soft candles are sure to put all your guests in the spirit of romance.  We just loved the inspiration boards made by our friends at Style Me Pretty so much, we challenged ourselves to find the perfect accessories for a garden inspired fete.  Above, centerpieces become "Alice in Wonderland"-esque when flowers and mini topiaries are planted in vintage teacups.

A traditional shaped veil is elevated to dream like quality when it's made out of french tulle and finished with an organza ribbon.  A beautiful option for the vintage inspired bride.  "Lola" short veil, $169.  

Let your bridesmaids play dress up in whimsical flower jewelry.  Available in a variety of flowers and colors, 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.  Bracelets, hair pins, earrings, and necklaces from $32-$36 each.

Slip into something glamorous with Meg Jewelry's convertible "Bobbi" earrings.  Soft, subtle, and will twinkle like tea lights when worn long or short.   Wear them short (shown left) and sweet for your ceremony and then let them down (right) for a more dramatic night time look.  $109.

Dress up the Mother of the Bride with a color coordinating cluster of brooches.  Pinned onto a hand bag or wrap, the extra sparkle will make her feel special.  Colored brooches starting at $29.

Keep your guests in mind in case the weather gets chilly by having baskets of pashminas available.  Go all out and have one draped over the back of all the ladies' chairs.  Assorted colored pashminas, $36 each.

A custom designed rose petal pink pearl necklace with vintage components will complement almost any dress.  "Alexia" necklace, $299.

Last by not least, adorn your waist, bridal clutch or even wedding cake with hand made flowers by Camela Nitschke.  All made of creamy silk and satin and crafted with love, starting at $79.

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Pretty Pieces by Bride's Head Revisited

We love doing trunk shows at The Left Bank because it gives us a chance to see fun new pieces.  Here are some of my favorite Bride's Head pieces!  A look we're loving right now?  Larger than life flowers on top of fun face veils.  Above, this best selling Bride's Head piece has sophisticated pearl and fun feathers.  Vera Feather Hair Comb, $169.

This larger than life flower would look smashing on top of a short veil.

Velvet Flower Hair Comb, $250.

Shown on Vanessa Face Veil, $150

A dainty silk flower is the perfect finishing touch when you take off your veil.

Charmeuse Flower, $75

I love this orchid inspired silk flower with feather accents.

Silk Orchid Flower, $250

Shown on top of the Penelope French Tulle Veil, $200

 Another dainty silk flower with a vintage feel.

Bliss Hair Comb, $125

Contact us today to order any of these gorgeous pieces, or shop our online boutique collection of headpieces, hair gems, and veils now.

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We're on the Bride's Head Revisited Blog

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Check out the sweet post our friends at Bride's Head Revisited wrote on us for our trunk show this weekend!  Read the post here then stop by and see all their beautiful pieces this weekend through Sunday!

Long Bridesmaid Necklaces

Who said bridesmaid necklaces have to be short and stuffy?  We love the look of dressed up bridesmaids in contemporary, long necklaces.  A perfect way to keep a casual wedding from feeling too formal, or for adding an element of fun to a black tie affair.  Need something show stopping and worthy of a big ballroom?  Drape your girls in strands of pearls with a stunning brooch, above.  The Sasha Collier necklace is available in ivory or black for $80. 

Looking for something more simple?  We have long necklaces available in a rainbow of styles and colors from $29 - $79.  Some of our favorites are pictured below.

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Birthday Treats from Bittersweet Pastry Shop

 We've been feeling the love this month for our 15th Birthday!  Our friends at the Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe dropped off these yummy treats to help us celebrate...chocolate butter cookies and marshmallow crispy squares dipped in chocolate and sprinkles.  We have a few of the delish heart shaped cookies left for all our fabulous clients!  Stop by and enjoy today.  A special thank you to the lovely Bittersweet bakers for making all these fabulous treats for us.

And don't forget our birthday deal of the week!  Receive a FREE pair of faux diamond studs with any earring purchase!

New Wedding Shoes! Low Heels too!

We're always on the hunt for low heeled wedding shoes.  Those gorgeous bridal shoes with heels under 2.5" seem so elusive sometimes, but we're happy to report we've found another one.  A fun asymmetrical knot adorns the toe of the newest shoe to The Left Bank.  Welcome Paige by Special Occasions by Saugus.  It's the third shoe by Saugus to make it into our permanent rotation.  Paige has a 2.5" retro feeling heel and is only $98. 

The newest shoe in the Salon series is Selena.  Super cute, with an asymmetrical bow and a 3.5" heel.  These would be perfect with a short and sassy tea length dress.  Available in white, ivory (below), metallic silver (above) or metallic gold, $88.  Selena is also available in 15 different colors of silk, perfect for your bridesmaids!

Grazia also has a fun new wedding shoe!  Meet Tatiana, a 3.5" tall, strappy sandal with  crystal detailing at the back of the ankle.  This is another shoe that would be perfect for the bride wearing a waltz or tea length dress.  $195.

All these fun new shoes are available for purchase in White or Ivory by calling 773.929.7422 (Toll Free 877-770-SHOE) or visiting our shop in Chicago.

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Bride's Head Revisited Trunk Show

You're Invited to a Trunk Show...

Join us for our second ever Bride's Head Revisited Trunk Show!  Two New York City designers with a passion for fine millinery techniques tapped into their experience as costume historians at MOMA to create a beautiful line of bridal jewelry, hair pieces, and accessories.  Lucky for us, they're bring their show stopping collection to The Left Bank.

Bride's Head Revisited specializes in custom bridal veils and accessories including veils, french veils, crystal combs, silk flowers and silk ribbon headbands.  From May 21st - May 23rd we'll be showing their best selling pieces and offering a special 10% discount on all trunk show orders.  Come sip champagne while you find the perfect accessories for your wedding dress.  No appointments necessary.

And don't forget we're still celebrating our 15th Birthday month!  During the trunk show our third week special is...Purchase any pair of earrings and receive a free pair of faux diamond studs!


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Cuff Bracelets for Brides

The cuff bracelet is a fabulous way to make a statement on your wedding day.  Available in all shapes and sizes, you'll be hard pressed to find a cuff you don't like.  Above, one of my favorites, a delicate cuff with an open back from Laura Jayne Bridal.  The Deco Cuff, $169.  See a cuff you love?  Try them on in the shop or order one online at The Left Bank.

Vine Cuff, $109

The Alencon Cuff, $64. 

One of our most popular, a hinge style that opens in the front

and is decorated with rainbow, or AB, crystals.

The Scroll Cuff, $98

Vada, $72

Shop all our bracelets and cuffs at our online boutique now.

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Eleven Eleven Wedding Voting

Remember the "Eleven Eleven Wedding Giveaway" we're a proud sponsor for?

Well the lucky couples have been chosen and now it's your turn to vote for the winner!  There are ten fabulous couples to choose from.  Check out their stories at elevenelevenwedding.com and pick your favorite!

Wedding Shoe Buying Tips

As most women, we love shoes, but finding the perfect wedding shoes may take some time and research.  Certain brands and styles will fit everyone a bit differently, so you really need to try them on for the perfect fit.  Here are some of our favorite tips to help you find the best wedding shoes for you...

Photo by Rick Aguilar Studios

*Bring a photo of your dress.  Choose a style that compliments your dress and your personal style. In the very traditional sense, many feel that a closed toe shoe has a more formal look, but if you love dancing an open toe with a closed back is a better option.  Also, keep in mind the time of year of your wedding is, location and the different surfaces you’ll be walking on.  A shoe we love?  The Winslet, above, by Benjamin Adams.  Available for $220.

*Shoes crafted with sueded leather soles will offer you the most comfort and are the best choice.

*When deciding on heel height, choose a heel you can comfortably walk in with confidence and wear the entire day. Switching into flats or flip flops later in the evening changes the way your gown falls and affects your posture.

*If it’s difficult to decide on a style, bring a friend or ask your wedding consultant. However, do not get talked into a style that is not you, be true to your personal tastes and needs.

*Break your shoes in before your wedding and walk around your house in them. Also test them out practicing your first dance. Do wear a thin pair of socks or hose while you’re doing this since you’ll want them fresh and clean for your photographer to shoot!

*Your seamstress will adore you if you bring your shoes to your initial fitting. Definitely do not bring a shoe from your closet since finding the exact same heel height in wedding shoes may be difficult to find a match for in the wedding shoe world.

*Having inserts on hand such as “foot petals” is a safe bet. They are a great invention and we consider them essential.

Shop all our wedding shoes at our online boutique now!
 
Originally written for our friends at Strictly Weddings.
 
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