Pretty Wedding

Recently my longtime friend, Lacey, got married to her high school sweetheart! It was such a beautiful wedding that I thought I would share some photos from the big day. 

Photography by Heather Smith

So many wonderful goodies and pretties! Congratulations Lacey & Tim!

Bohemian Bliss

Lately I've been obsessing over everything and anything bohemian. Ever since my friend, Lacey, mentioned to me that she wanted to live like a gypsy and join a caravan of traveling nomads I just can't get the endless opportunities for inspiration out of my head. 

Although, I'm not sure joining a caravan and living on the road is for me, 

I AM sure I love the idea of it.

I just love the carefree, fun and colorful style. 

Living

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What are you obsessing over lately?

Fascinating Fascinators

In light of the celebration of the royal wedding, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate some great Royal fashion as well. Personally, when I think of British fashion the first thing that comes to mind are HATS! They always wear those silly hats (which are apparently properly referred to as 'fascinators') So I thought we could explore some awesome fascinator fashion modeled by Bride to be, Kate Middleton. 

Kate's fascinator fashion truly is fascinating, but I feel like it may be just a little to much for Americans too handle. I don't know about you, but I'm not looking to make such a bold statement. 

So here is my twist of this royal fascinator fashion: 

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A little bohemian flare never hurt anyone, right? :) What do you think? 

Would you rock the 'fascinator'? 

Sorry I've been Away

This has been a crazy week filled with school, studies, and the Portland Bridal Expo.  You may be wondering how the heck I got involved in the Portland Bridal Expo...Well, long story short, I volunteered to help a friend and fellow classmate, Kim Morrison, in her attempt to enhance marketing for Cocoon Silk (a small bridal boutique in NW Portland).   

A little bit about the company: Cocoon Silk’s gowns are custom designed by Yun, a Portland transplant, and his mother who still lives in Cambodia. Gowns are custom made for the client. Yun and his staff work with clients to decide upon the gown design and client measurements are taken in-shop. The gowns are constructed out of 100% silk which is hand loomed and dyed with natural vegetable dyes in Yun’s home town in Cambodia. Cocoon Silk and Yun’s family’s silk farm employs Yun’s family in Cambodia as well as approximately 200 villagers. Once the gown is returned to Cocoon Silk’s NW 23^rd shop, clients return for free alterations for an amazing custom fit done by Yun, his sister Leak, and Cocoon Silk staff.  For more info on the expo check out the Masters of International Management Blog!

Check out some of the pics from the Expo! 

                            

Modeling dresses in the booth from Cocoon Silk 

On stage in a bridesmaid gown by Cocoon Silk

On stage in a gown by Cocoon Silk