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Categories: Dresses and Accessories, Planning, Vintage Inspired Fashion

Jenny Packham’s exclusive bridesmaid dress line with Dessy.com. Chic & Affordable.

Happy New year to all my lovely brides to be!!

Today, I was particuarrly SO excited to see that one of my absolute favorite UK bridal designers Jenny Packham is now designing beautiful bridesmaid dresses at very affordable prices! Yes please!! Decided I must share this info immdeiately and post right away so you can get ahold of them while they are in stock since it is a recent launch. They are truly fab and it is so exciting. Kate Moss, Kate Middleton, Angelina Jolie and Kate Winslet are all among the huge fans of Jenny Packham dresses and with good reason!

Are you planning a spring or summer wedding? These dresses are perfect for an english country garden theme, boho or any outdoor feeling springy or summery wedding! Think fresh flowers, soft colors and lots of movement and flow in these dresses. Think ethereal and carefree yet refined, elegant, class and on trend.

Here is a little background on designer Jenny Packham below and I am excited for you to see her line and dresses below! Any questions please ask, I have also included links in this post that will take you straight to purchase. Just click on dress photo or any imbedded blue links that are highlighted throughtout my post and it will take you straight to Dessy.com where you can purchase. (See below for a discount code as well!!).

“One of the UK’s most successful and independent fashion brands with global recognition, Jenny Packham has become the design house of choice when it comes to social dressing. Red carpets the world over are graced with Packham’s designs worn by the most iconic, talented and influential women of our generation including: Taylor Swift, Uma Thurman, Angelina Jolie, Emily Blunt, Kate Winslet, Dita von Teese, Kate Hudson and Oscar winner Adele Adkins. “I am delighted to be launching our Jenny Packham Bridesmaids collection, exclusive to the Dessy Group. Designing bridalwear is one of my greatest pleasures and to extend the signature Jenny Packham style and design aesthetic to create a beautiful, elegant bridesmaids collection inspired by the English country garden, is extremely exciting.” – Jenny Packham”

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Happy planning and any questions please be in touch with me!

XOXO,

Kirstin

Kirstin@FrouFrouLebleu.com

For my other post of Jenny Packham bridal please click here

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Categories: Dresses and Accessories, Planning, Vintage Inspired Bling

Stella and Dot Special Occasion and Bridal Jewelry. Make a statement and stay on budget!

Note – This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. However all opinions and articles are my own.

Yay, It’s your special day!! You’ve chosen the dress, the cake, the venue, the flowers, so what’s next? Your wedding jewelry of course! This is a fun opportunity to take your bestie, mom or future mother-in-law out for some bonding as well as a time to choose the pieces that reflect you!I have some helpful tips for you as you plan your wedding jewelry.

Your wedding gown is one of the centerpieces of this special day and you want your jewelry to complement your dress, not clash. For a traditional white gown stick with softer hues like platinum settings and pearls. If you’re wearing an ivory gown yellow gold is a great way to bring out the undertones of the gown as well as stand out. Diamond-white gowns work with any metal really, from yellow to rose gold to platinum, it’s very versatile!

Your necklace and earrings are important but don’t let your wrist go lonely! For your cake cutting pictures, wedding ring pictures, and any close-ups a beautiful bracelet will not go unnoticed for sure! For a more traditional look, try a bracelet with lots of art deco sparkle which makes for a gorgeous vintage feel! Colored jewels like blue topaz (my favorite and something blue!) and peridot make for a colorful fun experience!

Check out these gorgeous and affordable Stella and Dot pieces! Maybe you will find something absolutely perfect for you wedding or special occasion. 🙂

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Deco Drop Earrings – $44

Deco faceted CZ and Czech crystals adorn delicate vintage inspired drops. These are amazing and probably my favorite piece! So pretty!

CASABLANCA CHANDELIERS $59

I just adore these Art Deco inspired, pavé-encrusted, geometric chandeliers. Versatile function gets you three earrings in one–from chandelier to drop to stud. Makes the perfect match to The Casablanca bracelet. (below)

Casablanca Bracelet $79

We adore this Art Deco-inspired statement bracelet. A beautiful combination of crystal and pavé stones set in a vintage-inspired pattern. Looks stunning alone or paired with the Vintage Crystal Bracelet for extra sparkle.

MADDIE PEARL EARRINGS $29

Gorgeous little classic pearl earrings! Perfect for that timeless finishing touch! Delicate glass pearls dangle from a rhodium ring with a touch of sparkle!

Nancy Studs $24

Gorgeous little sparkly earrings. They come in Gold, Peach and Silver to approprately match your dress. A wardrobe essential that’s far from basic. Round glass crystals are surrounded by prongs in gold plating. Wear them with everything, day to night. You can’t go wrong!! Perfect and classy.

SOMERVELL NECKLACE $59

Faceted triangular glass crystals sparkle in this quintessential Somervell layering necklace. This crystal necklace transitions beautifully from day to night. Add to several of our statement necklaces for that touch of sparkle! So elegant and has that pop of color..the peach looks gorgeous with an ivory dress and definitely compliments!

GRACE CHANDELIERS $44

These elegant earrings are hand cast from delicate leaves that Blythe found while in Northern California.Totally unique and artsy. The natural fern design will add the perfect touch of romance to your look – can be dressed up or down. Perfect for a Bohemian and earthy style wedding!

GRACE CUFF $59

The gold natural fern design will add the perfect touch of romance to your look – can be dressed up or down. Pairs perfect with the Grace earrings (above)!

CHANTILLY LACE CHANDELIER EARRINGS $49

Amazingly delicate and so on point with Vintage flair. These gold plated filigree earrings were inspired by a piece of vintage lace. I just love these earrings so much!

CHANTILLY LACE CUFF $98

(As seen in Fitness Magazine.)

Matching the Chantilly lace earrings, this gold plated filigree cuff was inspired by a piece of vintage lace. A beautiful statement piece. Super cool and obviously can be worn after the wedding! Perfect for an edgy wedding with a hip statement bride.

Enjoy shopping! Hope you find your perfect mate piece of jewelry!

XOXO,

Kirstin @ FrouFrou Le Bleu

Categories: Dresses and Accessories, Planning

Sugar and Spice – Pretty flowergirl dresses to die for!

She may be small, but your flower girl has a big job! Leading the way for your walk down the aisle. Because of her unique role, a lot of thought is put into the flower girl’s dress. Many brides opt to have these darlings dressed in miniature versions of their wedding gowns. Whereas Other flower girls are outfitted in white dresses with sashes to match the bridesmaids. From tiered skirts to floral boho accents, each option is cuter than the next. Move over, Suri Cruise; these trends will have your flower girls looking like little fashionistas!!

Check out these fun and totally affordable flower girl dresses from Dessy!

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How to decide on what flower girl dress is right for you & your little flower!

Formality
Something to keep in mind when choosing the perfect flower girl dress is formality. The formality of her dress will depend on the formality of the wedding. If you are having your wedding on the beach, then your flower girl’s dress should be something in light and airy colors, such as pastels (light pinks, blues, yellows, etc.) and simple designs. If you are having your wedding in a ballroom setting, then you want to pick a fancy dress for your flower girl.

Style
When choosing the style of your flower girl’s dress, keep in mind that you want to stay within the style of the wedding. As she is walking down the aisle in front of the bride, gently tossing the flower petals on the floor, all eyes in the room will be on her first. You can stay calm in knowing that even though wedding styles have dramatically changed over the years, the style of the flower girl dress has not changed that much. You can choose to have this beautiful little girl’s flower dress made into a special little version of the bride’s wedding gown or even a flower girl version of the bridesmaids’ dresses.

Color
When choosing the color of your little flower girl’s dress, you also want to maintain the colors in the wedding. If you choose to go with having her dress in a miniature version of the bride’s gown, but you still want some color in it, you can incorporate some of the color scheme by putting pretty ribbons and bows in her hair or maybe some small flowers pinned on her dress or a hair wreath (carefully of course).

Comfort
It does not matter how young or old your flower girl is, you still want her to be comfortable in her dress. She will look very beautiful in her flower girl dress, but I can guarantee that if she is not comfortable, your whole wedding will follow suit. Little girls love dressing up for special occasions and they should. Even though we are talking about flower girl dresses, you need to keep in mind that you will have to pick out a matching pair of shoes that she can wear for a long period of time and not start whining. It is recommended you buy her flats (no matter how much she may beg for heels) that are made of patent leather.

Wrinkle Factor and Quality
You want to keep in mind that little girls do not sit still either at the reception nor will they stand still while you say your vows. They also will not remain still even though they are already dressed while you try to put on your wedding gown either. Since she will want to move around and on the off chance you can get her to stay seated while you dress, you want to make sure that your flower girl’s dress stays neat and pretty. Always pick fabrics that are not easily wrinkled and possibly ripped.

Season
The weather and time of year will play a big part in the style of the flower girl dress you pick out. If you are getting married in the summer or spring, then you want to make sure you do not get something that has long sleeves as she will be very hot and may tend to complain more. If your wedding is going to be in the winter or fall, you don’t want to pick a dress that has short sleeves as she will get cold. You also want to pick your flower girl dress in accordance with what colors are for the season, just as you did when you set your wedding date.

Length
There are two different lengths that you should consider when picking your flower girl dress, floor-length and tea-length. If you choose tea-length, make sure the socks or tights that you choose to go with it are appropriate for the style of the dress you choose. If you decide to go with floor-length, make sure that your flower girl will not trip over it. You do not want your beautiful little flower girl to fall and get embarrassed in front of everybody. In my opinion, tea-length is probably your best choice.

Budget
We all know that in planning and setting up your wedding, you have a budget that you have to follow as getting married can cost a lot of money. If money becomes an issue when choosing which flower dress to buy, you can look at purchasing her dress online or you can just buy her a nice party dress. If you choose to shop online for your flower girl dress, you can find a lot of great deals because shopping online can be cheaper than buying in a bridal shop. If you go with buying a party dress as a flower girl dress, make sure that you at least get one that complements the bridesmaid dresses.

Here are some great inspirations below on how to give your flower girl’s dress that special vintage boho flair with the above dresses! Add hair accessories to really amp up her look!

Happy Planning!

xoxo,

Kirstin @ FrouFrouLeBleu

Categories: Celebrity Weddings, Dresses and Accessories

Rent fabulous special occasion designer dresses at Rent the Runway.

This April my husband and I have a fancy big dinner for one of his clients to go to and I honestly cannot wait, just exciting to have an actual reason to dress up!! That hasn’t happened in a while! Here’s the problem, I am currently feeling rather “uninspired” (to put it mildly!) by my closet (help!). I mean let’s face it, I am a stay at home mom, a pretty simple lady and honestly.. I don’t go to too many super fancy events, let’s just say my wardrobe looks a little sad and very “mall-esque” , lol. Not complaining, but this mama needs to take her look up a notch up!

Since I will probably only wear the dress once, I am now considering renting a dress a gorgeous designer dress for the occasion! After reading good reviews of Rent the Runway , I think it’s time to give it a try! Have you tried it? Loving the idea and it’s now really growing on me! Did you know they have a ton of dresses for rent that start at just $30??! (And that includes designers like Monique Lhuillier, Milly, Trina Turk, Badgley Mishka and more of course!). Nice!

A few things really stood out to me that I loved as I browsed around the Rent the Runway website:

Real people upload pictures of themselves in the dresses which I think is amazing and super helpful when trying to select a size
When you rent a dress, you will receive two sizes to help ensure that the dress will fit. wow.
You can sort by so many different categories, including the level of formality, desired neckline, color, body type, occasion, etc.

OK, now onto the big question, so what should I choose? Here are a few of my favorites below!

Oh and if you end up shopping, make sure to enter this code for your 20% off your first rental! Here it is..(FIRSTRTR20P)

Badgley Mischka Award Winner Gown – $70.00
from: Rent The Runway

Nicole Miller Tempted by You Gown – $90.00
from: Rent The Runway

BCBGMAXAZRIA Serafina Gown – $90.00
from: Rent The Runway

ML Monique Lhuillier Lace me in Teal Dress – $35.00
from: Rent The Runway

Badgley Mischka Midnight Glamour Dress – $35.00
from: Rent The Runway

ML Monique Lhuillier Follow Suit Sheath
from: Rent The Runway

Jay Godfrey Fearless Midnight Gown – $80.00
from: Rent The Runway

Elizabeth and James Peak Sheath – $65.00
from: Rent The RunwayHere is an example of the photos of real women in these dresses in the reviews! Helps so much with the decision making process!

Check out the site and enjoy shopping! Don’t forget to enter your special code to get your 20% off your first shop! enter – FIRSTRTR20PEnjoy Shopping! I will update and do a review after our event and let you know about my Rent the Runway experience firsthand!

Enjoy Ladies!

XOXO, Kirstin

Categories: Dresses and Accessories, Vintage Inspired Fashion, Wedding Decor

Bohemian Rhapsody…boho bride all grown up and on trend.

For as long as I can remember, since I was about 13 and shopping with my friends for “vintage” at Salvation army in San Francisco where I grew up..I have loved anything & everything vintage and bohemian!! Of course growing up in the peace loving city of SF where it all “happened” along Haight street I am sure helped inspire me greatly! I have always deeply loved, lived and felt a deep connection to anything hippy, flowy and flowery!

Planning a bohemian wedding? Check out these gorgeous images and ideas below! I just love all the inspiration and was so excited about doing this post!

Who’s planning a boho wedding? Would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

Happy Planning!

XOXO,

Kirstin @ FroufrouLebleu

Photo Credits – Pinterest

Categories: Dresses and Accessories, Vintage Inspired Fashion, Wedding Decor

Yellow Mustard color Trending on the runway and in Bridesmaid dresses.

Just loving the yellow trend right now were seeing all over the runway. Why not weddings?! I had to post some of these amazing yellowy mustard bridesmaid dresses I am seeing, wonderful dresses that can be taken from the wedding to a cocktail party and years beyond. I am all about reusable dresses. What is the point in wearing something once! Enjoy these for years…

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Enjoy these lovelies and being on trend with this fabulous color!

XOXO,

Kirstin@froufroulebleu.com