Love Notes

Maryjane Wedding Shoes

I have always loved maryjanes, so of course they are on my list of considerations for a memorable wedding shoe. Top designers Christian Louboutin, Chloé and Miu Miu have reinvented this classic "girly-girl" shoe that captures the attention of every female, whether she is three or forty-three. I took a quick tour of Nordstrom's website to come up with a short list for your review, if not for your own bridal shoes, then perhaps for your bridesmaids. I love Kate Spade's candy-colored, hot pink "katies". The creamy patent leather of Dolce Vita's pair with its immense gold button is another one of my favorites. The suede version in a rich eggplant hue with its leafy detail seems perfect for a Wine Country wedding. And ruby red may seem a little "Dorothy and Toto", but if they blend with your color scheme, why not? Linea's animal print (we admit:) is strictly for the bravest fashionatas… but they would be fun hidden under the layers of a wedding dress! While we may be pushing the envelope, rest assured that the iconic fashion of a maryjane will never go out of style.

A Wedding Shower Gift

If you happen to be the lucky one in charge of planning a bridal shower, The Best Wishes Wedding Shower Kit is here to stylishly assist you! Each lovely package includes a guest book, party favor tags with ribbon, a gift-record organizer and thoughtful party tips. Simply put, this is a savvy party planner in a really cute box!  xo Shaunna

Uncommon Thread

We have all heard stories of the disastrous bridesmaid dress... enter NY stylist, Beth Blake. When she was faced with her first fashion dilemma and unable to find a suitable bridesmaid's dress for her sister's wedding, Beth and her friend Sophie did what any enterprising fashionata would do—they designed their own beautiful frocks for the occasion, and THREAD was born.

Beth knows a thing or two about design. She was a fashion editor at Vogue for three years prior to her work as a freelance stylist for Vanity Fair and INSTYLE. Working with designers like Versace, Narciso Rodriguez and Ralph Lauren certainly had a positive career influence. So, your bridesmaids will be forever grateful should you select a dress from the THREAD collection. We are particularly fond of Sarah—the striped chiffon ruching at the waist will flatter any figure, and the design is perfect for a destination wedding. The Scarlett bridal gown should also be added to your list of possibilities for a wedding away. And by the way, where do we find that adorable shirt the bicyclist is wearing?
Image by THREAD

Stylish Flower Girl Shoes

Tootie, here! I found these Juicy shoes at Nordie's and they're awsomely cool! If you are looking for cute shoes for your flower girls, check these out. I would suggest flats or high heels, but flats are most appropriate for the younger set. Speaking as a flower girl myself, I do not like little white "foofy" sandles with lace on the edges and a little velcro latch. I definitely prefer ballet flats with a little strap for the youngsters. And if your wedding is on a beach, skip the shoes altogether.

Couture Flower Girls

Hi, this is Tootie, and I am PW's junior editor-at-large. I just wanted to ask if you're tired of the same old "foofy" flower girl dresses? I know I am. As a model, I have tried on so many different dresses, and I want to see a change in all of the little flowergirl dresses--who said that they had to look so young?? The designers could make the dresses a little more casual and a lot more unique. I happened upon this great little pink dress while shopping aimlessly (blissfully!) at juicycouture.com. When the bride asks your opinion, tell her "Let's go Juicy!" Toodles! ~Tootie