Inspire The bride

Value in registering for multi-purpose gift items; use on your big day & enjoy later in your home!

InspiredGal — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:00:00 PDT

Rustic Cake Stands & Domes $80.00 - Horchow

Etched Glass Beverage Server $49.90 - Horchow

"Grand Hotel de Paris" Beverage Tub $315.00 - Horchow

"Mercury Glass" Vase & Candleholders $195.00 - Horchow

Stackable Ruffle Metal Serving Stands $29.95 - Sur La Table

For those of you currently adding items to your wedding gift registries, here are some tips and insight as to why registering for items that you can get use out of on your wedding day (ie. cocktail hour serving pieces, reception decor) and can also be enjoyed in your future home can be more beneficial to you in the long run...

Often times you will end up receiving many of your wedding gifts prior to your actual big day and if you register for items used for entertaining, it could be a great DIY money saver to you if some of the items used on your big day happen to be gifted from your guests (and of course they'll be thrilled to see you getting great use out of the gift they purchased for you with love).

Items such as Beverage Servers, Beverage Ice Tubs, Cake Plates, Serving Platters, Glass Vases, and Decorative Candle Holders are just a few items that can be used during your Wedding Reception and enjoyed while entertaining in your home post-wedding.

Always remember to have fun while registering and be sure to select items with a variety of price ranges to give guests options! Enjoy~

Inspiration Board: Pretty in Plum

InspiredGal — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:59:13 PST

Badgley Mischka Wedge $224

Carolee Earrings $50 Macy's

2B Rych 1Shoulder Dress $298 Neiman Marcus

Clover Animal Print Suede Pump $119 - Bebe

The Alexandra $498 - White House

I was recently talking to my cousin who is getting married this May and is working on planning her plum colored wedding decor. She got me thinking that I needed to do a Plum & Silver Inspiration Board... Purple is naturally one of my favorite colors and I always love a wedding in shades of purple, plum, and lavender; what a fabulous color to do a wedding in! This Inspiration board is for a Bride who prefers silver toned accents (personally I love gold paired with plum). Florals in Plum, lavender, green, and crystal accents. Enjoy~

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InspiredGal — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:28:47 PDT

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Friar Tux Special

Inspiration Board: Vibrant shades of Gold & Purple for Bridesmaids in any season!

InspiredGal — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:00:00 PDT

Charles David black leather 'Alight' raffia platform sandals $105 - Bluefly

Gold Openwork Cuff $75 - Lucky Brand

Eliza J Dress, One Shoulder Cocktail Dress $99 - Macy's

For some reason I've become a huge fan of vibrant colors being combined with golden hues as it tends to give such a rich and sultry look (while keeping it classy and elegant)! This inspiration describes just that... The look would look great on many body types, skin colors, and a variety of hail colors. When dressing a bridal party in matching outfits, choosing a look to flatter all is best~

Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower Inspiration Board

InspiredGal — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:03:31 PDT

Beautiful Hawaiian Cloths by Isola Bella

Stila Coconut Crush Lip & Cheek Stain $24

Glass Punch Bowl $29 - Pottery Barn

Tommy Bahama Signature Women's Parfum $55

Halter Jersey Dress $89

If your planning to have your Bridal Shower in an area where you can pull off a Hawaiian Themed Shower or if your planning on having it during the summer, here are some great ideas I wanted to share with you today. I love keeping a consistent theme and or color scheme... Here I chose bold oranges, fuchsia, and tropical blues. I love the idea of a cute and comfortable maxi dress and especially that its not your "typical" Hawaiian print that you'd see all over. These cute hand cloths by Isola Bella are great as welcome gifts for your guests or as a gift to the Bride to be (they also have Table Runners, Coasters, Hand Cloths, and more). Also, every Bridal Shower needs some type of refreshing punch (in this case a tropical one). The Bride to be should have a fresh, light, and airy face of makeup (natural but pretty) - which is why we love this Stila Coconut Crush Lip & Cheek Stain (2-in-1 = amazing)~ Having scents in the room that make you feel like your in Hawaii are a huge plus, Coconut, Pineapple, and Mango scented candles are my favorites!

Fabulous Bridesmaid Attire that DOESN'T scream "I'm from a Bridal Shop!"

InspiredGal — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:00:00 PDT

Tasha Pavé Leaf Chandelier Earrings $58 Nordstrom

Cembura $70 - Aldo

JS Boutique Embellished Dress $158 @ Nordstrom

I'm sure many of you who have been a Bridesmaid or Maid of Honor in the past, often times hear these words from the bride "I know the dress is $200, but just remember the best part is you can totally wear the dress again for another occasion!" -haha
"YeAhhhh Right!" is what many of you were thinking after you laid eyes on the hideous and stiff dress (in either a bright color or color you'd never choose to wear) that was picked out at the local bridal shop (also known as the cheesie bridal chain every other bride goes to based on the commercial deals). Well, if you've been following my blog I hope you've noticed that I steer clear from anything that looks like cheesie attire that most guests will be expecting to see walking down the aisle... This look is sure to impress as it looks more like something you'd see during a celebrity cocktail event. This time I am being completely genuine in saying "I truly believe this dress will be sure to get worn more than once by any bridal party" :) Remember to always keep très chic in mind~

Amazingly Affordable Beauty Sets Perfect for any Bride to Be!

InspiredGal — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:00:00 PST

Smashbox Beauty INaBox: Prep Kit $40

BobbiBrown Pretty Face Palette $60

NARS 'Tainted Love' Set ($78 Value) $59 Nordstrom

SEPHORA by OPI Urban Ballerina Mini Set $18

I have to admit, I am a huge sucker when it comes to purchasing nice quality beauty sets (maybe because I know how quick each cosmetic item can add up at the register & cant pass up a quality set bargain)! Not only are these sets lovely & great in price, but they are all reputable brands that are known for creating top notch products. For any Bridesmaid or friend out there trying to figure out a great and practical gift for the Bride, without a doubt any of these would be a hit... If your not the Bride, but interested in purchasing cosmetic beauty products for the Bride to be - my 1 tipe is: don't expect the Bride to wear it on wedding day! If she loves each piece of the set so much, she just may choose to wear it on her big day (just keep in mind that you shouldn't have hurt feelings if she wears only the makeup artists cosmetics)... The reason I recommend this item for any Bride or gift to a Bride, is its a fabulous gift to be able to slip in any bag when traveling on your honeymoon, great for any pre-wedding events, and so much more. The great prices and great quality of these products are a shoe in for a fabulous purchase for yourself or as a gift~

Bridal Heels with a Punch of Bold Color

InspiredGal — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:00:00 PST

Badgley Mischka "Foxy" Satin Peeptoe $200

Playtag $79 NineWest

Manolo Blahnik Jeweled T-Strap Sandal $995

Partyy Fuschia Fab $89 - Steve Madden

For any of you Brides out there who want to pull off a Show Stopping heel under that simple white gown, these are some bold options full of bold color (in a variety of price ranges) - Perfect for just the right moment when you have to pick up your dress to go up or down steps (in this case I'm sure it will be intentional to show off the ultra glam heels)~

Handy Honeymoon items to bring along while traveling

InspiredGal — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:00 PST

eBags Travel Jewelry Roll $21

Belle Hop Fly High Bundle $35 - eBags

"Carina" Neiman Marcus Luggage $160

eBags Travel Passport Cover $19

Anthropologie Travels Notebook $28

Whether your traveling on your Honeymoon, Bachelorette Bash Weekend, Vacation, or a Business Trip, you'll be thrilled to have these travel goodies on hand when packing. Not only will it eliminate frustrations at the airport baggage claim when trying to identify your luggage, but you'll also be traveling "smart" and "InStyle"!!!

Sweet n' Sexy Honeymoon Lingerie Favorites for Every Budget

InspiredGal — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:00:00 PST

Sexy Lil Things® Babydoll $58 VS

Hanky Panky @ Nordstrom $48

Felina Garter Belt $24 Nordstrom

Aubade Arbrazo $229

Blush Starlet Thong $22

BlushStarlet Bra $38

These days there are so many stylish options for not only clothing, but especially for lingerie! With everything from elegant lace bra's, over the top push-ups, sweet baby doll's, glam garter belts, to playful themed undergarments meant for the bedroom only. If your a Bride to be or a guest who will be attending a lingerie shower, here are some sweet n' sexy options we imagine any groom would be happy to see on his bride! Remember you don't have to spend a fortune for beautiful lingerie, you just need to know where to look; or if you wanna go that extra mile for an extra special piece there are also many high end options as well.