Posts in the 'Accessories' Category
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.
November 12th, 2011 by Dana F.
For most brides, the dress is something that we wear on the wedding day and that’s it – one and done. But wedding shoes, well, we can wear these over and over! Since the holidays are coming, I wanted to put together a roundup of sparkly, bling-tacular shoes that can be worn by a bride, wedding guest, or holiday partygoer. And all of these are $150 or less!
1. Topshop $110 // 2. J. Renee $80 // 3. Urban Outfitters $49 // 4. Old Navy $35 //
5. Jeffrey Campbell $120 // 6. Steve Madden $150
August 11th, 2011 by maddie
I have been in a wedding inspiration rut lately, until I asked the Broke-Ass Bride herself for a little inspiration. She gave me one of the BEST IDEAS EVER. Why not have a wedding based on Breakfast at Tiffany’s?! It’s an iconic movie and a lovely theme. Go with basic black and deck your bridesmaids out in sunglasses and classic sterling silver jewels… and you’re all set!
Is there any color dreamier than Tiffany blue? I think not. Instead of splurging on Tiffany jewels for your bridesmaids, get them the classic Holly Golightly sleep mask with big fake lashes! So fun and you could easily DIY these.
Every girl loves a little bling so be sure to buy some great fake baubles to wear on the big day. I love the look of this Tiffany box cake with the white ribbon, but it feels too cliche for me. I think it would be better if you spray painted some boxes Tiffany blue, tied them with white ribbon, and cut out a hole for guests to drop envelopes in!
Since the theme is Breakfast at Tiffany’s, why not serve up your favorite breakfast foods? Eggs, bacon, pancakes, and donuts! Don’t forget the mimosas either. Who says you need to have a dinner after your big day? I think brunch sounds fun (I would say breakfast, but if I were a bride there would be no way in hell I would wake up in time for hair and makeup and walk down the aisle before breakfast! But if you can do that, power to you!)
Forego the traditional cake if you’re having your wedding in the morning and opt for a donut cake instead! And if you happen to be in New York, check out the Tiffany Suite at the St. Regis Hotel! So dreamy!
What do you think about serving up some breakfast at your wedding? Are you and early riser who could have her big day in the AM? Let us know! Happy planning!
April 30th, 2011 by Dana F.
What, you thought there was a chance I wouldn’t knock off Kate’s look? For shame!
I searched high and low, but I couldn’t find a close knockoff of her wedding gown. But I’m sure that within a month’s time, there will be plenty of knockoffs for you all!
In the meantime, I wanted to put together a look that would emulate both of Kate’s wedding ensembles – her modest ceremony look and her more modern reception outfit – in one, by just switching out some of the accessories.
As a reminder (as if you needed one!) here are Kate’s fabulous wedding outfits.
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And her reception ensemble:
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Let’s start with the dress. This simple satin ballgown costs just $298 from the Limited.
To get the demure look of Kate’s ceremony gown, top it with this lace bolero from David’s Bridal for $129.
I couldn’t find a single photo of Kate’s shoes, but rumor has it that they were ivory embellished Alexander McQueen shoes. I needed to use my imagination for this one, but maybe they looked like these Lauren Jones pumps from Nordstrom for $110.
A simple, subtle tiara from Amazon ($20) will remind everyone of the tiara Kate borrowed from the Queen.
Top it off with a lace-edged veil from Hi Bridal for $25.
Kate’s earrings were a gift from her parents. Get a similar look with these earrings from Arden B for $24.
And let’s not forget her iconic ring! This one from Eve’s Addiction costs $62.
Now, for Kate’s evening look, ditch the tiara, veil, and lace bolero!
Throw on this fuzzy bolero from YesStyle ($101).
And finally, finish the ensemble with this FIERCE rhinestone sash from Tulip Bridal for $80.
And that’s how you knock off a duchess for the fraction of the price!
Would you add any Kate-inspired fashion to your wedding-day look?
-Dana F.
April 21st, 2011 by maddie
This weeks wedding inspiration is all about color! I love lots of it. Color, color, color! When it comes to choosing wedding colors, it can be a bit overwhelming. Do you go with your favorite color? Do you go with a color that will look good on all of your bridesmaids? How do you find inspiration for color combinations?
Well, whenever I need to find new color combos or inspiration, I look to nature. I visit a butterfly exhibit, I walk through gardens and the flower mart, and I even find inspiration in the produce section. Crazy, I know, but some of the best color combinations are sitting right in front of us on our kitchen counters! So I’m starting a new short series where I’ll be using fruit as inspiration for wedding colors. This week, we’re starting at the beginning (it’s a very good place to start) of the rainbow with some reds and oranges!
Red and green is a great color combo. Most people think it’s reserved for Christmas and the holidays, but if you pair a coral-y red with a lime or olive green, tah-dah! You get a fantastic combination of colors that pop! It’s so perfect for the summer too!
This color combination was inspired by peaches and blood oranges. I love the reds and peachy oranges paired with pops of yellow. Staying in the same color family is a great idea for a bride who wants color in her wedding, but doesn’t want to go too crazy with it. Putting your bridesmaids in all different shades of the same color family also looks great in photos, and allows you to pick colors that compliment all of your bridesmaids.
Not gonna lie, this last color combo is my new favorite! Who would have thought that orange and green would look good together?! I think I need to go out and buy an outfit like this for myself. I’m just head over heels with the sea foam greens and peachy colors here.
What do you think? Would you use this bold color combination for your wedding? How are you deciding on colors for your big day? What are they? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!
And if you would like your own wedding inspiration board tailored for you and your wedding, drop us an email and we’ll create something specially for you.
-Maddie.
April 9th, 2011 by Dana F.
Reader requests are my favorite (hint, hint)! The latest is an email from a reader who bought a beautiful dress from David’s Bridal, but needs help accessorizing it.
Pretty, right? Well, wait till you see the back:
The wedding colors are hydrangea blue, delphinium blue, lemon and sage. So let’s accessorize this gorge dress broke-ass style, shall we?
Colored shoes are the perfect way to add ZING! to a wedding ensemble. These Nina shoes from Zappos cost just $90.
These earrings from 1928 cost $32 and will frame your face beautifully:
A long veil would distract from that amazing ruffle on the back of your dress, so I’d recommend a birdcage veil with a sassy flower, like this one from Etsy seller WearableArtz ($58):
Who can resist a lovely pearly/sparkly combo bracelet from Forever 21 for just $8? Not me!
And finally, a necklace that’s delicate but which will still make an impact. This Blu Bijoux crystal necklace from Max & Chloe costs $38.
So, there you go: some bad-ass bridal accessories on a broke-ass budget!
Any more requests out there for me? 
-Dana F.
March 29th, 2011 by Britt
I have a fun request for this week’s CAI/GOI post. We talk a ton about the dress, but what about the second most important piece many brides choose to wear on their wedding day? Veils of course! And boy, can they be pricey. More pricey than many of us brides would expect. In fact, one time I went dress shopping with a friend and she fell in love with a veil without knowing the price. She was thinking that it couldn’t have cost more than $100… I mean, it’s just some tulle and a comb right? Well, not exactly. The veil she fell in love with was $700! I mean, most ladies reading this blog wouldn’t dream of spending even that much on their actual gown, let alone on the veil. So when bride Katie wrote in wanting to get over this Cap Style Veil from Twigs and Honey, I knew I had to help a gal out. Here’s Katie’s plea:
Let me just say, I would wear it back just a smidgen so it wouldn’t cover my eyelashes, but I am loving this cap veil from Twigs and Honey in all of it’s vintage-y glory. Can NOT justify $265 for even my pretty little head. 
Help!?
Thanks,
Katie
Can’t Afford It
Get Over It:
1. CR Boggs Designs. Retails for $145.
2. CL Costa Designs. Retails for $30.
3. CR Boggs Designs. Retails for $145.
4. CL Costa Designs. Retails for $38.
5. CL Costa Designs. Retails for $3o.
6. CL Costa Designs. Retails fro $68.
7. Head Coverings by Devorah. Retails for $24.99.
8. Amazon. Retails for $68.95.
9. Weddingdress.com. Retails for $45.
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March 17th, 2011 by maddie
Last week we had a reader write in (with perfect holiday timing, btw) who wanted to know how to incorporate some St. Patrick’s day ideas into her big day without it being too much about the holiday. Sometimes, whether you plan it of not, a wedding can fall on a holiday or a holiday weekend. It happens, but how can you honor that holiday without stringing up green crepe paper and hanging up leprechauns? Easy, peasy. Keeping it subtle is key.
I’ve got just a few ideas going on with this board. For St. Pat’s, I love the combo of gold and varied shades of green. Maybe you could give a nod to St. Pat’s by decorating the dessert table for the holiday. Have your guests take home green candy, shamrock shaped cookies, and any other green goodies you can think of. Put some florals with a bright green stem into a pot of gold.
One thing that’s fun on this holiday is green beer. If you don’t want to go that route, why not treat your guests to a signature green cocktail during cocktail hour?
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Now for some fun little things you can do to give a nod to the holiday. I love shoes and I love nails. Can you blame me? I think a cute idea for your bridesmaids or groomsmen is to have them change into some green chuck taylors for the reception. They’ll be able to dance the night away in comfy shoes, and look cute! As far as nails go, green finger nails might be a bit extreme, especially on your wedding day, but green painted toes would look so adorable peeking out of some peep toe shoes!
There are plenty of shades to choose from, but I’m partial to this green hue from Essie!
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I hope I’ve given you a few fun and funky fresh ideas for your big day!
March 12th, 2011 by Dana F.
For those of us who don’t want to wear a traditional expensive veil, there are a ton of options for wedding hair pieces. Here are some fabulous pretties, all for under $100.
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Ken Paves, $72:
Arden B, $19:
Forever 21, $8.80:
BHLDN, $65:
Modcloth, $19.99
Ban.do, $95:
Twigs and Honey, $85:
Etsy Seller Florabond, $69
Velvet Owl, $90:
Halo by Shoshana, $56
David’s Bridal, $69:
What will you wear on your head when you wed?
-Dana F.
