Hickey Lip

     I don’t usually post on Sunday, but a crazy, personal flashback discount cocktail dresses  just hit me that I HAD to share. I’m sitting in the hallway of my high school (Edward R. Murrow, we sat in the hallway there. very experimental) eating a chicken cutlet parm on a bagel, drinking a Crystal Pepsi and doing my homework at the last minute. I stop to ponder “The Assistant” while sucking on the glass bottle when, OMG, my lip gets stuck in the bottle. Yes. It happened. I enlisted some help and, moments later, a POP and…….
     Hickey Lip! I gave myself a HICKY on my OWN LIPS! How MORTIFYING. Fast forward to 2008. Just a random Sunday, sitting here, writing (exciting project… I’ll keep you posted on details!) and drinking my beloved Smart Water…… A moment of writer’s block and suddenly…… YES, my upper lip was ONCE AGAIN SUCKED INTO THE BOTTLE. This time I managed to wrangle it out myself, but, alas, the results are the same. I have a hickey lip. Luckily this time, it’s giving me more formal cocktail dresses  of a “I drank too much red wine at a party” look, or like, Wet and Wild lip liner applied poorly. Never the less, 15 years later, still mortifying. :-)
     Adam Batt of Jersey Street Furniture  (lower the volume if you’re at work!) sent me these really beautiful photos of a wedding he worked on with David Tutera.  Jersey Street serves more than jersey and they have an amazing selection.  This wedding is pretty fantastic! It will be featured on shop cocktail dresses  Tutera’s new show "My Fair Wedding".  Check it out for inspiration.  I think the airiness of the glass vases is my favorite part!

Harlow Giveaway

    Thus far this holiday season, I’ve purchased 4 gifts for others and probably 5 gifts for myself.? I have an addition to jewelry and accessories, so this time of year- with shop cocktail dresses  everything all sparkly and pretty, it’s challenging to say to myself “Just walk away Xochitl… Just. Walk. Away.”? And I do… most of the time. So with the spirit of giving to yourself (and to others) in mind, I am pleased to announce a Hazel & Harlow Giveaway!?

     On Monday the 21st, we will be gifting this stunning Hazel and Harlow Love Bird pendant away to one lucky reader. From the hazel & harlow signature collection; absolutely stunning design, completely deco, completely unique! These precious love birds have been hand crafted, hand carved in 24K gold vermeil over sterling silver, with both white and green topaz stones to create a beautiful and romantic piece of jewelry. ?? The Pendant is hung from 18″ 24K gold vermeil chain.? Who wouldn’t want this?? How can you win? First, check out the Hazel & Harlow collection. (only the Hazel & Harlow colleciton, not the entire site). Note which piece would make the PERFECT gift for someone special in your buy cocktail dresses  wedding party (or for you!) and why.? Then, come back here and leave us a note in the comments section about a) who you would give the Love Bird pendant to and why and b) what piece you would want for yourself and why?? Please link to any pieces in the collection.? As you know, with all contests on Always a Blogsmaid, humor is of the utmost importance, but sentiment goes a long way too.? The winner will receive this amazing Love Bird pendent….
       And if you happen to see something you simply CAN’T wait for while you are on there- Hazel & Harlow are offering 30% off of the ENTIRE SITE (not just the Hazel & Harlow cheap cocktail dresses  Collection- using Checkout Code Brides09.? If want to get the inside scoop on how to get deals on the other pieces, you can sign up for the Hazel & Harlow Facebook page, where they announce special offers, promos and sales. We’re announcing winners on Monday!!!!

Gone to the Dogs part 1

    The Q: "I love your blog.  I’m getting married to my dogs’ vet in June.  We met 3 years ago when I took my dog to him at the clinic. His 3 dogs and my dog make a perfect family. We are getting married at my family’s Inn overlooking the water on cape cod.  Teal Blue is my main cheap cocktail dresses  color and thinking of using bright hot pink flowers (fusia color) as accents.
     Question 1:  I love how you tied in the NY program and taxi cabs in your wedding.  Do you have any cool ideas to tie in our love of our dog family without being tacky or cheesy. I had hand painted invitation made that incorpated our fury friends and I was thinking of using their small dog figurines on top of the wedding cake instead of a bride and groom.  One of the well behaved dogs might be in the ceremony. Maybe that’s enough…but if you have any cool ideas please let me know….." The A: Your story made me SOOO happy when I read it, I had to post on your first question right away!  Your meeting is like an awesome romantic comedy.  It combines two things that I love: romantic meetings and dogs!!!! So, you don’t want to go toooo overboard on the dog stuff, but I think you have room for a couple more things without it getting crazy.  I think your current touches are very sweet and appropriate: personal discount cocktail dresses  details without become distracting.  So, here are some more ideas along those lines: If you haven’t mailed your invites, consider photo stamping your furry family for postage- either on the outgoing or for the RSVP card.  We did this with Chelsea, the adorable poodle mix for one of our clients last year.  I love photo stamps as a way of generally cheering up postage.
     I’m also personally offended by the current wedding stamps. they are formal cocktail dresses  sooooo boring.  (BRING BACK THE KISSING BLUEBIRDS!!!!) Another thought is for your favors.  I don’t know what you were thinking, but as well documented here, I LOVE edible favors.  How about biscuit shaped cookies???  Or Doggie Silhouettes?

Frolicking Frocks

    Mayra located this new website for gorgeous invitations and save the dates the other day and we already began an order with them- Minted.  Their service has been fantastic and formal cocktail dresses  they were even working with us to slightly customize our order.  Their save the dates are particularly unique, and they carry both their own exclusive designs as well as high-end lines like Mr. Boddington.
    My dream had often been to wear a vintage wedding dress.  I know it isn’t for everyone, but the romance of days gone by (and I’m not talking about 80′s puffy sleeves, here, I’m talking VERY vintage) is just so hard to capture AND you never worry that anyone else will be wearing your "look".  I was thrilled to find TheFrock.com and couldn’t wait to share.  From $1200-6,000 these designer shop cocktail dresses  duds of the past will add a spot of glamour to the lucky gal who fits into the dress.  My favorite- the vintage Givenchy number at the bottom.
      I know it's awful, but i love to shop off of the registry… as in, totally ignore it. I shouldn't do that, but I love to get fun gifts. It's part of why I love Wishpot, because it lets couples register for fun stuff beyond what the usual department stores have.  SO, i was enamored with Jessica Rust buy cocktail dresses  Designs' personalized, high end porcelein pieces, like these Birch Mugs or this family tree or even this personalized China.  And it's priced nicely, And you can add it to your wishpot  (or wait for a rude guest like me to buy you something not on the registry!)

Grand Bridesmaid Dress Giveaway

   Today’s finalist!? Michelle Killian of Toronto.? There are still 2 more days to get entries in to win 3 free bridesmaids dresses from 57 Grand! Hello Ladies, My name is Michelle Kilian and it’s my sister who is the bride to be! I am her maid of honor and we’ve been very busy trading ideas for her wedding online.
    I live in New York City, she in San Francisco and the wedding will be in Toronto. Needless to say, it makes it a lot easier to find online resources such as Grand 57 to buy cocktail dresses  help feed our creativity! The colors we are working with now are blush and taupe, which I’ve used as the basis of inspiration for my re-wear storyboard.? The color combination is sophisticated yet fresh which suits my sister perfectly.? She plans on adding a twist to the classic centerpiece with having a dish of personalized M&Ms surrounded by candles on every table in order to reduce the waste of cheap cocktail dresses  fresh cut flowers. I love the Vestry dress because it defines the waist and can suit many different shapes.
   The first thing I thought was how great it would look with a belt! The look I went with is mainly neutral with a pop of color in the accessories. I would love to re-wear this dress discount cocktail dresses  out to dinner or even to another friend’s wedding! I also love mixing designer pieces like the necklace from Kate Spade with the latest trends from Forever21. I hope you find my re-wear board as inspirational as I do!? – Michelle