Posts in the 'Dana F.' Category
February 18th, 2012 by Dana F.
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Reader Request
I’m addicted to caffeine, nicotine and Pinterest. All of which are extremely unhealthy. While browsing the other I fell in LOVE this dress and I can not find it anywhere! I don’t know the designer, the price (I’m pretty sure its out of my budget) or anything! Can you please help me find something similar?
What a gorgeous dress! This one was tough but I managed to find a couple of similar beauties:
Adrianna Papell $278
David’s Bridal $229
David’s Bridal $229
Alfred Angelo, call for price
-Dana F.
February 11th, 2012 by Dana F.
After reading last week’s post on traditional bridal shoes, reader “lanniepack” requested a roundup of affordable bridal flats. And who am I to disappoint? So here are some lovely traditional bridal flats that won’t break the bank!
1. Caparros $75 // 2. Audrey Brooke $55 // 3. Calvin Klein $60 // 4. Paradox London $90 // 5. RSVP $21 // 6. Circa Joan & David $50 // 7. Menbur $52 // 8. Dyeables $61 // 9. Gianni Bini $21 // 10. Pour La Victoire $30
Have you spotted the wedding shoe of your dreams? What kind of shoe do you plan to rock on your wedding day? Let us know in the comments!
February 4th, 2012 by Dana F.
I’ve done a handful of posts on funky colored, sparkly, or otherwise non-traditional wedding shoes. See here, here, here and here. But I’ve never done a roundup on traditional white or ivory bridal shoes. So here are some gorgeous, delicate and traditional shoes for under $100.
Clockwise from Top:
Stuart Weitzman $84 //Badgley Mischka $97 // Moda Spana $45 // Caparros $35 //
Martinez Valero $80 // Calvin Klein $94
Do you plan to play it safe with your wedding shoes, or are you doing something a little untraditional? Let me know in the comments below!
-Dana F.
January 28th, 2012 by Dana F.
Reader Request:
Etsy seller PetrasRocks
“I have found my dream ring… but with my fiance and I paying for the entire wedding ourselves, it’s a little out of my price range. Can you help?”
We sure can! Here are some fabulous looks for less:
1 $899 //2 $699 // 3 $770 // 4 $703 // 5 $979
What do you think, BABS? Which of these pave halo diamond engagement rings is your reasonably priced fave? If you’ve got a wedding fashion-related request, leave it in the comments!
- Dana F.
January 21st, 2012 by Dana F.
Reader Request:
Hi there. I find myself looking for a modern wedding – clean lines, bauhaus-inspired – but everything that I can find at reasonable price has a more vintage/romantic or blingy/overwrought vibe. I’ve included photos of two dresses that I like because they’re 1. modern, 2. not strapless, and 3. kind of space agey. Can you suggest budget options that would be similar?
The inspiration:
Source: Pronovias
Source: Angel Sanchez
Here are some modern, unfussy bridal gowns that come in at a reasonable price. Good luck in your search!
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L-R: White House Black Market $120 // BCBG $348 // Badgley Mischka $348 //
Saja ~$1100 // Aria ~$600 // Derek Lam $695
January 14th, 2012 by Dana F.
Yes, all eyes will be on the bride, but it’s a special day for Mom, too. And since the days of the frumpy MOB dress are long gone, here are some reasonably priced and lovely dresses for our darling mamas.
Eliza J, $168
Eliza J, $52
Teri Jon, $131
Maggy London, $80
J. Crew, $140
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Donna Ricco, $168
JS Boutique, $188
Adrianna Papell, $148
What do you think, brides? Is there a dress here that your MOTB extraordinaire will love? Are you a little afraid of what mums will wear to your wedding? Let us know in the comments!
January 7th, 2012 by Dana F.
Reader Request:
Hello! I loooove your website! I’m definitely a bride on a broke-ass budget. I’m also a plus-size bride and really wanted to know if you had any good recommendations on less expensive plus-size gowns? Lots of ladies are curvier nowadays but the price tag seems to go up along with the pounds unless you want to look like a shiny satin tent. Please help me if you can! If I could find something for $500-ish, I would be over the moon! Thank you so much!
These gowns all go up to size 24-26, and definitely not tent-like. They’re all within your budget, and I hope you’ll love at least one!
From David’s Bridal, clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
Alfred Angelo, priced under $599:
Target, $70 (!)
Etsy is another good place to look. Many Etsy sellers will make custom dresses in plus sizes. Here are a few of my favorites:
Etsy seller Elbling, $250:
Etsy seller Rosemortem $199
Etsy seller AtelierTami, $430
December 31st, 2011 by Dana F.
Reader Request:
I’m looking for cute bridal “belts”, but am having a hard time finding an elegant one at a good price. Do you have any advice or tips on where to look? This is my dress:
Beautiful dress! Here are some beautiful bridal belts that won’t break the bank. Which one would you pair with your wedding gown?
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December 17th, 2011 by Dana F.
Last week, we gifted the girls. Today, let’s gift the guys! Here are some affordable gifts for your groomsmen.
Uncommon Goods Record Clock $48 // Izola “Salut” Flask $22 // Swiss Army Knife $16 // Typewriter Key Cuff Links $49 // Forage Bow Tie $68 // Portland General Store Tobacco Cologne $68 // The Balvenie 14 Year-Old Scotch $60 // Barney’s New York Argyle Socks $19 // Set of 6 Mustache Shot Glasses $18
