A Day in Cotton with Chictopia »

Coat from L.K. Bennett, second-hand jeans, top from H&M, shoes from Choies

Hope you're all well! Sorry I haven't been around as much. I've been very busy with lots of fun work-related things forNSMBL and I've been out seeing my friends a lot, which is doing me good. While before a was always looking for excuses not to go out and do things, I've really become a bit of a Yes Man, which is a lifestyle A-Line Prom Dress that's treating me well. I'd almost say YOLO, but of course I won't say YOLO.

My dear friend Kim Janssen is going a tour in Germany soon, I love his music and I think you will too. If you're in Germany, check out the tour dates over here.

dress: vintage via Etsy

hat: vintage via costume sale

heels: Chelsea Crew via ModCloth

I teamed up with Chictopia to do this post on "My (Adventurous) Day in Cotton." Friend Annah, (who is not pictured) and I headed out to Fisgard Lighthouse for an oceanside day of delight. I was very grateful to be wearing this light 1960's day dress that I snagged on Etsy... for it was a very hot day, despite the refreshing sea breeze.view

As my readers know, I am a fan of - see: perpetually in - vintage dresses. With all of the era silhouettes and colours, I love browsing the vintage dress section on Chictopia for inspiration with styling!

my outfit:

hat: vintage via vintage fair

blouse: vintage via Etsy

belt: via thrift

shoes: via thrift

Caitlin's outfit:

blouse: via thrift

skirt: via local boutique

shoes: via thrift view more

A few days before I moved, I snapped some outfit photos at my job with a friend and co-worker. Caitlin is lovey, well-dressed, and a talented artist to boot! She constructed me this cute sign for our farewell photo shoot.

I am not huge on dressing for summer weather. I'm happy in a sundress, but trying to throw on blouses when it's sweltering and humid isn't much fun. Maybe this is an opportunity to get better at dressing for hot weather... or maybe I'll just hide in the shade!

I purchased this lovely pastel blue dress from Etsy. Of course, I shortened it and cuffed the sleeves, giving it a shape I find more flattering. I'm really into the lace applique - doily details forever. Everything else I'm wearing is a mad thrifting score - I love the satchel-esque purse! And these 1970's heels are so comfortable - genuine leather and made in Canada.

I've been playing with the manual setting on my camera and think my photos are improving! My photographer friends have been telling me to use manual for months, but sometimes I am slow on the uptake...

I'm saying goodbye to the city I've lived in for the last six years after next week. We have had some good times and some not so good times. After finishing up my degree here, it feels time to move on. When you're not sure of which direction to go, the best thing to do is step forward.

One Shoulder Beaded Cut Out Back Cocktail Dress

Silhouette: Sheath/Column 

Neckline: One Shoulder 

Waist: Natural 

Hemline/Train: Short/Mini 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Beading, Pleats, Criss Cross 

Fabric: Silk like satin 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Blue, Mint Green 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle 

Occasion: Prom, Cocktail, Homecoming 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Cute Nail Designs for Women

Fashion style become very important part of women’s appearance, so they always trying to follow the trend and make themselves more stylish. To make your fashion Casual Prom Dressesmore stylish you must pay attention for your fingernails because when you make some nail art in your finger nails your looks will more beautiful and adorable. Well, if we talking about nail art there are lots of Cute Nail Designs that available for you. All the cute nails design itself also easy to be applied by you and do it in home because the step to make this nail design is very simple and easy.view more

Tattoo become a new trend where not only men but also women interesting to make it in their skin. So, if you are one of the women who interesting to make some tattoo in your skin, there are many things that you should considering before you make one. First important thing that you must do knows what kind of the design that you want to make. Here, I will give you some inspiration for your tattoo design with considering amazing Tribal Tattoo Design for Women. Yes, not only men who like that kind of tattoo because tribal idea also have various amazing design of uniqueness.view more

Wedding party become one of the most important days in your life, that is why you must prepare everything to be perfect. However, having a perfect wedding day does not means that you must choose the most expensive thing such as dress, cake and also makeup and hair do. For you who have tight budget in wedding party, you can cut the wedding’s hair do to decrease your budget and allocated the money to other section. Due to there are some Bridal Long Hair Updos that very easy to be done by yourself. However, although I said that this updos is easy, better you starting learn and practice from now to style your hair by yourself, so when the wedding day has come you can easily make your own hair done. Well, if you interesting to make your own simple bridal updos, here are the tips.view more

Peacock is famous as beautiful bird with sparkling feather which amaze everybody. No wonder, there are lots design of fashion items that inspired by peacock feather such as bags, hat and also dresses. All of these items made beautifully just like the real peacock. Could you imagine if you wear this beautifulPeacock Short Dress for special occasion like prom night, birthday party or even a date with your spouse? The result, you will get very elegant looks that ever had in your peacock short dress. Moreover, you also can match your dress with other kind of fashion Halter Prom Dresses, for example you can wear you dress along with your blazer to get elegant and formal look.view more

A-line sweetheart one shoulder beaded ruched prom dress is gorgeous chiffon gown! This elegant one-shoulder is

stunning with silver stones and a pleated open back. The open back reveals a pleated elastic shoulder strap, while a

zipper and back waist ties adjust the fit to your body.

Fabric: Chiffon

Style: A-line style, one shoulder, high waist, ruched bodice, beaded embellishment, cut out back, floor length

Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 10 minutes soak time.view more

Sporty Flare.

Happy Monday everyone! Coming back from a busy week/weekend, and I’m already ready to tackle on a new one! Due to all the crazy things I had to take care of this past weekend, comfort was key!

As I’m closing up my cool partnership with Nordstrom of my Savvy looks, this sporty one was definitely a fave! It’s effortless, cool and very “off duty”, which of course I can’t ever get enough of!

I loved curating my favorite pieces from the Savvy department; the selection of different brands and price points is great for a girl on a budget! I know, I don’t like to jeopardize my style  High Low Prom Dresses for anything, so I had fun playing with the pieces from Savvy because they were all so stylish.view more

I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of cool sneakers, not wedge just regular, because they’re so practical for me and always helps me get the job done quicker in sneakers. I came across these last week and knew I had to have them instantly. They’re so basic yet when I wear them with dresses, look so cool. The mesh gives them a fresh look while also helping them feel even lighter to walk in. Loove them!

These kind of iced out earrings are always my go-to pieces to wear when I want to dress up a t-shirt or sweatshirt. Gives it that best contrast of pretty + effortless.view more

After a full day of fun activities in Barcelona with the Mango team, blogger friends and our readers during day 2, we had some time to rest, take naps, shop or do whatever we wanted before we got ready for our fancy dinner!

Junior Prom Dresses This night, we headed to Barceloneta to have a nice dinner by the beach at the super cute Mamarosa restaurant!view more

One of my favorite activities Mango had planned for us during day 2 was filled with water, small waves, maintaing good balance and tons of fun! We went (standup) paddle board surfing in Barceloneta and being that it was my first time, I was terrified. For one, I hardly know how to swim and two, I’m afraid of being in the ocean. Although I was excited to try something new, I was especially nervous to step out of my comfort zone but I knew I would regret it if I didn’t try it.view more

Silhouette: A-line 

Neckline: Halter 

Waist: Natural 

Hemline/Train: Floor-length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Beading, Ruching, Pleats 

Fabric: Taffeta 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Royal Blue 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 

Occasion: Prom, Evening 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD?

Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a little bit okay, totally obsessed with Pinterest.

I’m constantly on the look out for creative pinners and beautiful boards to follow which is why I’m SO thrilled to be a part of the Pin It Forward UK campaign, spreading the Pinterest love across the UK alongside a whole host of fabulous bloggers from a range of niches.

Including some of my favourite UK wedding blogs!

SO WHAT IS PINTEREST?

Pinterest is an online tool for collecting and organizing the things you love.

It appeals to the 8 year old me, who spent a summer meticulously organising her sticker collection. One page for My Little Pony stickers, another one for Thunder Cats and a double page spread for sparkly stickers. I could go on.

It’s a virtual pin board / scrap book for creators, curators and collectors to inspire and be inspired.

I first discovered Pinterest back in 2011 and, as a lover of beautiful imagery, the outcome was inevitable.

It was love at first click.

2 years, 105 boards, 9,000 pins & 3.4 million followers later, I’m still just as enamoured with Pinterest.view more

Megan and Todd’s wedding at The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena was the perfect mix of rustic chic decor with classic, ballroom elegance.

I’ve fallen head over heels for the navy and neutral colour palette, pretty moss details, white roses, blush pink dahlias and chic stripes. And I’m pretty much obsessed with Megan’s timeless bridal style and Ruched Prom Dresses …

She teamed a layered lace Rivini wedding dress with with the perfect amount of sparkle – glamorous earrings, waist cinching sash and delicate hair pin peeking out from underneath her cathedral length, lace trimmed veil.

Orange Turtle Photography captured all the romance and beauty of Megan and Todd’s special day perfectly.view more

Welcome to a brand new week of wedding inspiration!

It’s a pretty exciting one as I’ve been invited to take part in Pinterest’s Pin It Forward UK campaignand this week some of my favourite UK wedding blogs are sharing what inspires them.

Check out Sonia of Want That Wedding‘s pretty post which kicked it all off yesterday and Pocketful of Dreams (the talented ladies behind these awesome wedding design posts) are sharing theirpinspiration today.

Now it’s over to you! We want to see what’s inspiring you and your wedding. If you’re not already pinning, now’s the time to sign up and get involved – it’s totally free and utterly addictive.

In fact, if you’re a fan of pretty pastel colour palettes, I suspect you might just have an overwhelming urge to pin Rose and Ruby Paper Co.‘s latest minty fresh wedding inspiration board.view more

There’s this unwritten rule that wedding blogs only feature winter weddings in winter.

But I’m pretty sure there are lots of you reading who are planning your own cosy winter weddings right now – so sod the rules!

Heather and Tom’s romantic winter wedding was chic, unique and a whole lot of fun – it’s one of those weddings where you really, really wish you had been a guest.Prom Dresses Long

Heather looked stunning in her show stopping Ian Stuart wedding dress teamed with a beautifully intricate up’ do while Tom sported a button hole made of steel coloured grass in the shape of a pair of scissors as he’s a hairdresser!

The flowers, a delightful mix of winter berries and pastel blooms, matched the beautiful ballroom atThe George in Rye perfectly and Dottie Photography did a wonderful job of capturing all the romance, personal touches and fun of their day.view more

Silhouette: A-line 
Neckline: One Shoulder 
Waist: Empire 
Hemline/Train: Floor Length 
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
Embellishments: Crystal 
Fabric: Chiffon 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Fuchsia, Blue 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 
Occasion: Prom, Evening 
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer 

FRANCOIS ARNAUD FOR INTERVIEW ONLINE

A Day with Francois–French-Canadian actor Francois Arnaud is front and center for a new Interview online feature styled  Ball Gown Prom Dresses uk by Juliet Vo. Captured by photographer Yann Bean in cheeky images, Arnaud charms in current pieces from Emporio Armani, Rag & Bone, Levi’s and more. / Grooming by Kristin Heitkotter (Celestine Agency) using Oribe.view more

Acne Fall Arrivals–It may be warm outside, but it’s never too early to start planning for fall. With that said, Swedish label Acne rolls out their first arrivals for the fall/winter 2013 season. Available on their web shop, sporty sweatshirts, slim jeans and easy tops come together for the perfect transition into fall.view more

Everlasting Now–Music legend Prince covers the August 2013 issue of V magazine, hitting the studio for black & white portraits by photography duo Inez & Vinoodh. Styled by Melanie Ward, Prince dishes about his music career and latest project3RDEYEGIRL. view more

Sweetheart Beading Ball Gown Prom Dress With Sequin

Casual Prom Dresses

Silhouette: Ball Gown 

Neckline: Sweetheart 

Waist: Natural 

Hemline/Train: Floor Length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Beading, Sequin 

Fabric: Tulle 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Mint, Yellow 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 

Occasion: Prom, Evening 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Happy Fourth of July! We’ll keep it brief, since we know all of you (the Americans, at least) have a full day of BBQ, beer, fireworks, and good ol’ fashioned patriotic love. It’s only fitting to a blog post with a theme in line with today’s holiday, so we thought we would share our 10 very favorite wedding dresses uk with fireworks and/or sparklers today. We hope it inspires you and gets you excited about this evening! If you’re getting married today, congrats! You’ll probably score some amazing wedding fireworks photos 

Modern Weddings Hawaii

Jess Barfield Photography

Amalie Orange Photography via Style Me Pretty

Metropolitan Musings

Brides of North Texas

Lamb and Lark via 100 Layer Cake

Bellau Photography via Limn and Lovely

Sweetheart A-Line Tea-Length Appliques Wedding Dress

tea length wedding dresses

Silhouette: A-Line
Embellishment: Appliques
Hemline: Tea-Length
Neckline: Sweetheart
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless
Waist: Natural
Back Details: Zipper-up
Body Shape: All Sizes
Season: Summer
Style: Chic, Modern
Wedding Venues: Garden,Outdoor
Fully Lined: Yes
Built-in Bra: Yes
Petticoat: No