Little Sister's Wedding and our Undergarments

This past weekend my little sister got herself hitched. She wore a lovely little strapless number that she had shortened, made her own veil and looked like a vision of vintage loveliness! We had such a fantastic time celebrating her marriage even though we had to move the wedding indoors (sort of) due to heavy rain there for awhile. We did manage to get some fabulous pictures after the rain had subsided as well as ride around in some gold carts like crazy kids do.

Custom Bridal Jewelry by NUDA

Hey guys, I thought I would spread out the wedding stuff, for those interested parties, so that I can update you on some of my favorite things about the day but also save some of the fun (and professional) pictures until, well, I get them! One of things that I was really proud to say that I did for my wedding day, was to have both my bridesmaids jewelry and my jewelry custom made by some of my fave jewelry makes/designers. The bridesmaid jewelry is for another day, this post is for the fabulous rose quartz jewelry that I had designed by one of my faves, Gale of NUDA. I contacted Gale with a very loose idea of what I wanted (rose quartz) and threw some stones and beads I bought at her. Needless to say, she worked her magic. Gale shared her creative process with me so obvi, I had to share it with you. She was a great collaborator with me and my vision (ummmm she used a mallet for me). I would recommend her to anyone who wants a special piece for any occasion. Take a look at what she sent over to me to share:

Here Amanda's choice of Rose quartz stone, which I took off just a bit to make a slightly smaller pendant for her necklace.

Should I Recreate this Desiger's Collective Cap with Netting?

As you all know by now, the ol' nuptials are fast approaching! I have been searching and searching for that perfect veil to perfectly coordinate with my flowy wedding dress... then I got to thinking, why couldn't I make one myself? I suppose I could, and I may very well do it, but first I have to find an extra special veil that I love now, and then replicate it I guess.

I thought back to this past Fall's runway shows and remembered seeing the Designer Collective looks featuring some fascinating fascinators, splendid veiled pieces and a feather or two. Obviously, I would move in the direction of something ivory with a touch or baby pink (to match my booties y'all) but you get the idea. I want drama! Fashion drama, not wedding drama... don't get it twisted.

A friend of mine recently wore a fantastic headpiece to her wedding; I'm talking a pretty showstopping veil that added about 6 inches to her height. I thought to myself, wow, I would never be able to pull that off but then, why couldn't I? I have a sassy dress and a sassy attitude, why not add a sassy fascinator? Take a look at some of my fave from the show.