Maybe it’s that’ I just re-watched 500 Days of Summer and fell in love with it (and Zooey Deschanel’s wardrobe) all over again, but I’m loving vintage these days. Mixing it with contemporary pieces… I just love it. Plus it doesn’t hurt that I love just about everything from every era gone by. (Except maybe the 80′s. I lived through that the first time and somehow it’s just not as fun the second time around. Anyway, I’ve been inspired and I’ve been browsing Etsy, where else, for some seriously amazing pieces that I need to have. I bought a beautiful pair of vintage earrings from Belle’s Booty yesterday. See below. Side note- She’s awesome, and her stuff is great!

I also bought these from Etsy seller Country at Heart.

And these from Vintage Alcove, also on Etsy.

Here are some more of my favorite vintage things on Etsy these days… sigh. Enjoy!

Trio of vintage vases - from Impulse Art on Etsy

Vintage Bumble Bee and Copper Locket from Freshy Fig- Etsy

Vintage1970's Manolo Blahnik's from Lula Mae-Etsy

Vintage beaded clutch from Lenore Eighty Four- Etsy

Four Vintage Owl Glasses from The Relic Trail- Etsy

I can’t believe it’s September. How did that happen? I have a few amazing weddings left for the year, and I’m still waiting on photos from some of the last few that I attended to share with all of you! In the meantime though, here are some of my FAVORITE new Etsy finds for Fall.

I LOVE this new beautiful bridal froof from Icing 1010… Studies in loveliness. Truly beautiful

Bridal skinny sash belt $45 from Etsy vendor icing 101...

I love this super vintage looking banner. It’s perfect for a casual chic late summer reception. This one is from b. poetic, one of my FAVORITE Etsy vendors. I LOVE THEM.

Just Married Banner $45 from Etsy vendor b.poetic

But there’s more… b.poetic has these AMAZING shoe clips. I first came across shoe clips when I was living in Italy and had to diversify my all black wardrobe from time to time. These are amazing and will kick up any outfit.

Shoe Clips $22 from Etsy vendor b.poetic

I am in LOVE with these adorable little love birds from Couture Creatures.
I am attending a very religious Jewish wedding in October and these little love birds would be perfection!

Jewish Love Birds- Cake toppers from $75 from Couture Creatures

Happy September!

How did it get to be August? Seriously. I have a Westchester Wedding this weekend so I’ll be sure and update you all next week. In the meantime… Happy hump day with today’s WED FAVORITES!

I love this… so delicate and feminine.

Mera Splash Vintage necklace from This Ilk- Etsy $38

LOVE these. I’m a big fan of making your wedding bouquet be more than just “pretty.” Use it to honor a family member, or honor your new life together. These are super sweet and classic. Plus you can just tie them on. Easy- peasy. They’re also featured in the Aug/Sept ’09 issue of Modern Bride.

Wedding Charms from Cherry Creek Charms- Etsy

Love me some froof. You know it. PLUS these have beautiful love notes written on them. Amazing.

Love Letters Bridesmaid Froof from Deciduous Soul- Etsy$68 for Set of 4

That’s all for now… new BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING  Real Weddings and Engagement Photos coming up!

Hump Day is here again! And as always here, are my WED Favorites for Wednesday! Happy browsing!

SO Pretty…

Ivory Silk Garter with Buckle by Woomi (Etsy) $34

Silk Garter by Woomi (Etsy) $34

These are a must for any groom-to-be . Also available in GREEN, BROWN and GREY.

Black Groom's Socks by Erin Borges (Etsy) $30

Plus her great Father of the Bride socks too!

Father of the BRide Socks by Erin Borges (Etsy) $30

Classic Elegance. I love it.

Celine Bracelet (triple strand) by Luxe Deluxe (Etsy) $76

In honor of Earth Day, I thought I would think green and give you some of my WED favorite “eco-friendly” ideas to style your wedding all happy and green without wasting and killing unnecessary trees and shit…

Ahhh…It’s the little things… 

Dressed to Impress…

Go classic with this twist on the little black “organic” dress for your rehearsal dinner. The  CMarchuska  Sylvia dress is perfect for toasting in, and perfect for the environment using high fashion, and highly sustainable fabrics and a super reasonable price. This hot up and coming line from designer Christine Marchuska  debuts on the runway tonight in NYC, and I’m told her Spring collection offers a brighter eco chic look for your favorite ladies in waiting. Stock up on her “Vivons Vert” (Live Green en francais” organic  tees for welcome baskets or out fit your girls in them instead of those terribly tacky “bridesmaid” shirts for wedding day errands, and bachelorette party weekends. I mean… would you really prefer to wear a rhinestone encrusted tank top?

CMarchuska Sylvia Dress $164

CMarchuska Vivons Vert T-shirt $38

ALSO.  Brides… check out this AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL eco-friendly wedding gowns from Natural Bridals on Etsy. They are really simply magnificent and elegant and totally great for the environment and you and your hubby and the bridal party… just about everyone. 

Natural Bridals (Etsy) Eco-Chic Wedding Gowns $6,800

The dress above is made from Bamboo and Organic Cotton Jersey Dress with Organic Linen Flower Details and Charmeuse bust and sash. So pretty. And the one below is made from Hemp/Silk with Floral Jacquard Halter and a full gathered skirt… and that one is just $2,600.

Natural Bridal's Charlotte Couture Eco-Friendly Wedding Gown $2,600

Do Me a Favor…

Lose the favors altogether. thanks. Seriously. People throw them away… so instead of wasting money on cheap plastic doodads for weddings that will end up in someones junk drawer at home… keep it simple and donate to a charity. Your guests will understand, and probably be very impressed at your willing and giving spirit. If you MUST give your friends and family something to remember your special day by, keep it natural. Plant miniature herbs like lavender, rosemary and basil in tiny containers for guest to take home and plant in their own garden. Another idea… think locally and give your guests something that’s meaningful to you and your hubby. Jars of honey, homemade jam, and peaches might be local to your area and look adorable with a touch of ribbon.

Photo Courtesy of The Knot

Photo Courtesy of The Knot

Photo Courtesy of The Knot

Be Our Guest…

Paper is wasteful. Yes, yes we know. “But what about our invitations?!” She cried. Relax. There are plenty of recycled invitation options out there. Try 100-percent recycled paper from TwistedLimbPaper.com or plantable invitations from BotanicalPaperWorks.com are embedded with seeds that guests can plant and grow! How’s that for remembering your special day? If you’re feeling like you have a trendy and eco-chic crowd as it is who will understand your decision to opt for digital invitations over paper, go with MyInvitationLink.com and customize your invites with music and pictures.

CENTERPIECES…

Yes. Flowers are “green” already. But some of them are loaded with pesticides and garbage that make them less pretty, expensive, and dangerous to you and your guests. Stick with flowers that are in season to avoid shipping costs and fuel usage associated with bringing in exotic flowers from far away just because you refuse to settle on something that’s in season. Seriously. Pick your diva moments. This isn’t one of them. Go local and use fresh flowers from farmers markets and local gardens to decorate tables with recycled glass containers like these beautiful green glasses made from… beer bottles! So cute. Found objects and mismatched containers make great centerpieces.

Recycled Beer Bottle Glasses from Yava Glass (Etsy) 2 for $20

If you’re still not sold on the eco-wedding and you think it’s totally impossible to integrate “green” into your wedding world check out the Etsy Handmade Wedding Blog post on “Crafting an Eco-Friendly Wedding”. 

HAPPY EARTH DAY!