Featured on the Cover of Brides Chicago Magazine

The Spring/Summer issue of brides Chicago magazine features our Robyn veil from designer Sara Gabriel. Sara Gabriel designs couture bridal accessories including veils and headpieces. Stop in today to see all of our Sara Gabriel pieces or shop our online boutique!

 Sara Gabriel Robyn Veil
$254

Retro Inspired Wedding Accessories

I personally am in love with the recent trend in weddings for the vintage inspired and retro resurgence in wedding accessories.  This something so charming about carrying the same style clutch your mother carried at her wedding or wearing the same style earrings your grandmother did.  But fear not if you don't have family heirlooms.  Want to channel weddings from the retro age of the 60s through the 80s?  Check out these fun pieces we pulled that all have a touch of that retro feeling.  Above, a gorgeous Silk Beaded Clutch, $129, by Sondra Roberts.

Evyn Hairpins, $125/set of 5

Sapphire Studs, $64

Double Rose Haircomb, $129

Marquis Sway Haircomb, $88

Indulge your retro side.  Where to Buy.

Fashion Fridays - Dotted Perfection

I fell in love with doing Fashion Friday, which we started last month and just had to continue them for June!  In honor of the addition of dresses to The Left Bank Jewelry's Line, each Friday this month will feature a different dress from the Fancy New York line and the perfect accessories to go with it.  These vintage inspired dresses are all made to measure just for you and celebrate the "Sunday Best" concept.

Meet Emily, the ultra sweet and chic swiss dotted gown that is pure simple elegance. A dropped waist, strapless dress with full skirt of dotted tulle. Vintage grosgrain sash at waist available in wide range of colors. Also available in Tea-length for a more 1950's feeling.  Don't be scared of this unique pattern!  Check out our advice for accessorizing the Swiss Dot fabric here.  Or check out these pretty pieces we like as a pair for Emily.

Contrast all those dots with a structured and unique headpiece.  I love the Jaclyn Headband by Sara Gabriel.  Created with horsehair and uber chic.  $135, available in diamond white, ivory, or black.

Round pearls accent the round dots in the fabric while the linear look and baguette style crystals add a nice contrast.  Imane Drop Earrings, $88.

Match the pearls in your earrings, but a more modern feeling bracelet adds a textured, multi dimensional look.  This gorgeous cuff opens in the front.  Georgette Cuff, $129, also available in gold.

I love these deliciously retro feeling shoes.  Bisset, $220, designed by Benjamin Adams.

Groomsmen Gift Ideas - Cufflinks

Even your groom can join in on the accessorizing fun.  Let him choose beautiful custom cufflinks as a sweet way to remember the wedding day.  Cufflinks are a beautiful, affordable way to customize his wedding look and much more meaningful than the plain ones that come with the rental tux.  Cufflinks are also a great gift for groomsmen!  Above, Crystal Cufflinks by Meg Wedding Jewelry, $32.  Available in ice blue or clear crystal and can also be made into pretty matching earrings or rings for your bridesmaids.

Single Initial Cufflinks with Black Border, $29

Numbered Cufflinks, $36
Available in numbers 1-9, sold in matching sets.

Block Monogram Cufflinks, $29

Would you gift your guy with cufflinks?
Where to Buy.

Gorgeous Gold Wedding Jewelry

Finding gorgeous gold jewelry can be tricky, but what better to go with all those gorgeous champagne and taupe dresses we've been seeing than pretty gold pieces in beautiful tones.  Above, a perfect piece for bridesmaids or to accessorize a summer outfit, La Vie Parisian Bow Drop Pendant Necklace, $48.

Simple and sweet Pearl Stud Earrings, $72

Grace Earrings, $56

The perfect bridal bracelet,  Summer Ball Bracelet, $249.
Designed by Justine M. Couture

Effortless chic, Gold Wire Bracelet, $78.
Designed by Monseiur Pamplemousse.

Pendant Drop Necklace, $62.
Designed by La Vie Parisian.

Would you outfit yourself or your bridesmaids in gold jewelry?  Where to Buy.

Fashion Fridays - Ballgown with a Twist

I fell in love with doing Fashion Friday, which we started last month and just had to continue them for June!  In honor of the addition of dresses to The Left Bank Jewelry's Line, each Friday this month will feature a different dress from the Fancy New York line and the perfect accessories to go with it.  These vintage inspired dresses are all made to measure just for you and celebrate the "Sunday Best" concept.

Meet Suzanne, a 1950s inspired strapless ball gown accented with a full gathered gown and pleating detail.  Add a gorgeous sash or petite belt at the waist!  Here are some of my favorite accessories to match.

A great structured dress demands a structured hairpiece.  I love this oversized Aubrey Flower by Sara Gabriel, $135.  Also available with silver or gold wire in the center instead of black.

Make a statement with a chunky or bib style necklace.  White Gem Pearl & Crystal Necklace, $329.  Also available in all crystal.  Check out some of our other favorite bib style necklaces here.

If you wear a big statement necklace, opt for simple earrings.  I love these oversized coin pearl studs by Haute Bride.  They feel deliciously retro and are available surrounded by clear, champagne, or vintage rose colored crystals.  Coin Pearl Earrings, $98.  Also check out these other pearl stud earrings we heart.

Simple, structured, and ultra comfortable!  Angela Nuran Eternity Ballroom dance inspired wedding heels.  Available in 2.5" or a 3.5" heel.  $199.

Don't forget a chic wedding clutch!  The structure and sweet bow compliment the dress, while the subtle lace adds a bit of contrast.  Chantilly Wristlet, $120.

Shop all these fabulous finds online anytime.  

Don't see it on the website?  Where to Buy

Whimiscal Wedding Accessories

Don't feel like you have to be stuck with the same wedding jewelry every other bride is wearing.  There are tons of great, unique wedding accessory designers that can design a piece that is uniquely you!  Here are some of my favorite pieces for that bride that is looking for a bit of whimsy.  Think classic and beautiful fairytale with a twist.  Above, one of my favorite young designers that satisfies my need to shop locally, Monsieur Pamplemousse based in Chicago has created this gorgeous Gold Wire Bracelet, $78, all hand wired with fresh water pearls, crystals, and gold plate.

April Plume, $198

Catherine Shoe by Benjamin Adams, $399
Limited Quanitity Available.

Lorna Earrings, $129 designed by Avant Bride NYC

Pearl Branch Brooch, $109

Love the pieces?  Where to Buy.

Sweet Nothings Wedding Accessories

With all the big, bold wedding accessories and red carpet trends, sometimes all a bride wants is just a little sweet accent for her wedding day.  So take a break from huge dangling earrings, giant fascinators, and bold colors and indulge in the sweet nothing.  Here are some of my favorite simple, fresh accents.  The gorgeous Laura Earrings, $65, by Laura Jayne Bridal (shown above) are little and simple but not short on style.

A simple, rose inspired flower.
Allie Flower, $64

Simply Charming Garter, $29
Available in white or ivory.

Vivace Pendant Necklace, $42
Available with a crystal or pearl drop.

Father of the Bride or Father of the Groom Hanky, $26.

Where to Buy

Fashion Friday - Ruffled Perfection

I fell in love with doing Fashion Fridays, which we started last month, and just had to continue them for June!  In honor of the addition of dresses to The Left Bank Jewelry's Line, each Friday this month will feature a different dress from the Fancy New York line and the perfect accessories to go with it.  These vintage inspired dresses are all made to measure just for you and celebrate the "Sunday Best" concept.

If you saw our previous post on Romantic Ruffles, you know we love them!  That's why Caroline was a perfect choice for Fashion Fridays.  Ruffles are soft, romantic, and feminine and when paired with the structure of this gorgeous dress, also sophisticated.  Caroline features a lovely belted full-length sleeveless dress with ruffle detail at fitted bodice and at skirt hem. Available in satin-faced organza and cotton organdy.  Here's what I would pair her with.

Let the ruffles stand out by selecting a hairpiece that is structured and tailored like the rest of the dress.  This pretty Callie Fleur Headpiece, $166,  piece by Sara Gabriel  is created with pressed bamboo and features two calla lilies, coque feathers, and crystal accents in the center of each flower.

No need for a necklace with all those ruffles, opt for killer earrings instead.  I love these Toulouse Drop Earrings, $42, for their decisively vintage feel and fabulous budget friendly price.  

Stay away from shoes with ruffles since the hem has a little ruffle to it.  Cinnamon, $88, by Pink Paradox London features a short 2.5" heel and some fun bling on the toe to peek out from under the dress.

Check out our other Fashion Fridays!  Short & Chic Pam, Tea Length Linda, Long & Flowing Dora, Short & Sassy April.  

Haute Bride Trunk Show

Join us for our last trunk show of the season!  Haute Bride marks our last trunk show for 2011, so make sure to stop by our Haute Bride Trunk Show for gorgeous custom designed bridal gems.  This San Francisco based designer is famous for their chunky stones, vintage inspired feel, and trendy pieces.  Shop for stunning bridal earrings, necklaces, brooches, bracelets, hair jewelry, fascinators, and more!  We love these pieces so much, we brought them back for a second trunk show in 2011.

Haute Bride Trunk Show

Friday, June 10th ~ Noon - 7pm

Saturday, June 11th ~ 11am - 6pm

Sunday, June 12th  Noon to 5pm

Shop with us these two days only, no appointment necessary.  In the meantime, wet your shopping appetite with some of our favorite pieces from Haute Bride Trunk Shows past.

Hope to see you there!  Keep up with specials and current events by joining our mailing list and you'll be the first to know when we announce our 2012 Trunk Show dates!