From time to time Lovely shares some one-off photos, stories, or event updates exclusively on Facebook (meaning we don’t blog about it here).
Like this adorable photo we posted on FB of our Lovely Anne Barge Le Fleur gown that we loaned to Sofia Negron for a shoot. Isn’t she Lovely?
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We’re not sure beachwear gets anymore perfect! LemLem, started by Supermodel Liya Kebede, is handmade in Ethiopia using traditional weaving techniques to create beautiful and fashion forward clothing. You’ll look good while relaxing on the beach and feel good too since you’ll be supporting the economic independence of the artists. All the stripes, bright colors, and super summery designs are just pure vacation bliss! We’re loving the Lucy Patio dress (bottom right), from a walk on the beach to an outdoor dinner, this dress is a honeymoon must!
(via looks good to me)
Many of you may have seen these floating around the world wide web. We thank all of you who thought our photo shoot images were good enough to share. But we also wanted to take a moment to share our inspiration and talk about our Lovely crew.
Although we were working our bums off last month to get the Lovely bridal shop opened, we thought it was important to take a moment to arrange a photo shoot to show our audience what inspired us about bridal and our new store. We think bridal gowns can be both glamorous and fun. Timeless with just a hint of trendy. Whether it’s geek glasses, oxford shoes, or army jackets, we encourage the bride to add some personality to her gown. Ok, we know these looks are a little far fetched, but we like to dream big, and then help our brides find a comfortable place in the middle. Which are your favorites?
Top left: Alix and Kelly, top right: Elizabeth Dye
Bottom left: Sarah Seven, bottom right: Samuelle
Top left: Badgley Mischka, top right: Anne Barge
Bottom left: Lea Ann Belter, bottom right: Watters
And we simply MUST mention our amazing crew on this scrappy, last minute, pull-out-all-stops, shoot. The talented Lauren Napier is not only drop-dead-gorgeous herself, but she certainly knows how to make you look the same. Sweet Little Photographs had the knack to make our vision a reality in record time. They always get the shot you want to frame. And our amazing hair gal, Jessica Bond and stylist Alex Douglass remind me why you should bring on the pros for even the smallest of shoots. They make magic happen!
I’m very excited to share the photos from Luke and my e-session. The photos were taken by our amazing wedding photographer Weddings by Two. Ben and Laura were so much fun to work with and we absolutely love the final result! Our engagement shoot took place on my birthday, so the fiancé and I decided to go all out and stay at the Ace Hotel in NYC the night before, have dinner at the Breslin, and then take our photos at the hotel in the morning. Luke proposed to me on his birthday, so it seems birthdays are becoming a theme during our engagement. We took tons of pictures in the room and then moved onto the lobby. It turns out you need the hotel’s permission to take photos, so our time in the lobby was cut a little short. But we didn’t mind and were happy to change into our jeans and venture on to Madison Square Park and then the subway. It was an unforgettable birthday. From the hundreds of photos Weddings by Two sent us, it was super difficult to share just a few. But I tried to choose one from each look or location to give you a sense of our day. Enjoy!
Since this is Lovely I thought I should add an update on the fashion. My first dress is from Alice & Olivia (Katya Printed Dress). The white lace dress is Built by Wendy (I believe from the Fall 2009 collection). The jeans and belt are J.Crew, white v-neck from American Apparel, blazer is Aqua, and the shoes are Boutique 9.
First off, in the room…
Then the lobby…
And ending outside!
If you’re on the fence about doing an e-shoot, I’d highly recommending going for it. Even though we aren’t including these photos in a save-the-date or invitation, it was invaluable to get used to working with our photographer and establish a relationship. Plus, it showed me some weird faces I make so as not to repeat them in our wedding pictures!
We have the most adorable pair of rose gold, sequined Badgley Mischka shoes in our store, used to try on with gowns, and we are amazed at how great these rose gold hues look on most skin tones. It is not only a hot trend right now, but a very flattering and timeless look. We especially like it on redheads, and it looks awesome with our Elizabeth Dye Persuasion gown, which has a golden glow. Thanks to our bride from Boston this weekend who bought the Persuasion despite the fact that she owns a dress already! She knew her day would not be complete without this gown and has been dreaming about it for weeks. And thanks to her mom for being so understanding and supportive!
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