dinn magazine: August 2009

Non-Traditional Bridal Looks

Looking for that extra pizazz or sparkle but don't want to look too traditional? Check out some of our suggestions for achieving that polished non-traditional look.

Contemporary Floral Haircomb
Made from vintage molds $88

Pearl and Antique Gold Cameo Necklace $149
Austrian Crystal inset Cameo

Silver and Blue Austrian Crystal Cameo Necklace $98

Asymmetrical Austrian Crystal Drops $64

Written by ~ Kirsten

Wedding Guest Book Wishing Tree

Looking for a fun, unique, and "green" alternative to the guest book? Try a wishing tree! Have your florist find you a miniature tree or create a branch sculpture and let guests write their sentiments on a small tag and tie it to the individual branches. This is a great way for all your guests to leave their best wishes and love advice. Even your littlest ring bearer and flower girl guests can scribble something. When the reception is over you have a lovely stack of tags to bind into a small book or tuck into the end pages of your wedding album.

Written by ~ Kirsten

Add Color to Your Bridal Look!

Color is so the new thing for 2010. Check out some of our suggestions for adding a pop of color into your bridal look and wedding day!

Pink Pansy Hairpins
$18 set of three

Swarovski Lee Earrings
$148
Shown in Aqua, available in almost any color

Swarovski Snow Necklace
$58
Shown in Paprika, available in almost any color

Purple Crystal Bracelet
$29

Vintage Something Blue Brooch
$78

Written by ~ Kirsten

Bold Bridesmaid Bracelets

Want to get in on a hip new trend for bridal parties? Check out these bracelets that have been flying off the counter and onto bridesmaids' wrists for the past few weeks! We're seeing more and more bold, chunky, and funky baubles for bridesmaids now. Treat your girls to a beautiful Friendship Hand Bracelet (above $58, available in gold or silver) or add a little flirty sophistication to their look with a Dancing Hula Girl Bracelet (Below $68).

No matter which one you pick, your girls are sure to thank you for your fabulous style. It's a gift they can keep on wearing long after the reception has ended. As always, if you order three or more from The Left Bank, we'll give you a 10% discount!

Written by ~ Kirsten

Emma watson exposing underwear pictures

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Emma watson ran into a red carpet wardrobe malfunction during the star-studded London premiere of the sixth Harry Potter film on Wednesday.

Emma, who will be heading Stateside for her freshman year at New York City’s Columbia University in the fall - was left shamefaced and soaked with rain after a strong gust of wind blew her full-length silver wrap gown open, exposing her panties for all to see.

Actress Emma Watson on the David Letterman Late Show on 8th July 2009, discussing education, grades, driving, wardrobe malfunctions, Harry Potter and others

Glittering Selena Gomez

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Wizards of Waverly Place movie

Wizards of Waverly Place movie pic

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Wedding Day Hair - Headbands

Through thick and thin, a sparkly headband will be your wedding hairdo's best friend.

Thin Headbands

(from top to bottom)

MEG Baguette/Colee $198

Vine Bandeau $129

Emerald $129

Love Knot Deco $169

Deco Bandeau $129

Thick Headbands

(from top to bottom)

Nicolete Double $320

Deco Princess Bandeau

Incroyable $298

Enchantment $129

Duo Twist Bandeau $99

Written by ~ Kirsten

Actress Emma Watson and Jay Barrymore

Why We Love Custom Designed MEG Jewelry

I wear some MEG custom designed earrings to my cousin's wedding.

All of us at The Left Bank Jewelry love the fantastic designs of MEG Jewelry. Here are a few reasons why we heart her collection. MEG designs...

*Unique, fresh pieces that you’ll be hard pressed to find another Bride wearing.
*Versatile pieces ripe with re-wearability.
*Convertible pieces, take them from backdrop to bracelet, bracelet to extended necklace.
*Cool new design concepts like cornflake pearls or pearls embedded with Swarovski stones.
*Awesome colors – sparkle in clear silver backed or new temptation purple.
*All totally handmade in the USA.
*Feel good to wear – it’s sturdy and high quality.
Shop a small selection here, or pop into the shop for a custom consultation.
Written by ~ Kirsten

Emma watson: PhotoFunia-Effects

Emma watson wall painting

Emma watson museum

emma watson christmas balls

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Unique, Contemporary Wedding Brooches

Think adding a brooch to your wedding ensemble is stuffy? Think again! Brooches don't have to be boring. Check out these contemporary and unique shapes. From Left to Right, Star burst $48, Ribbon Bow $29, Fleurette $62, Contemporary Bow $48.

Emma watson shoping

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Who Do I Need to Send a Thank You To? And Some Sweet Stationary!

Thank you notes – when in doubt, send it out. Anytime someone goes out of their way to be a fabulous person or do something nice for you, they deserve a thank you. It’s always appropriate to send a nice note, but you should definitely send thank you notes to anyone that sends you a gift, offers you a free service, or goes above and beyond.

Make thank you note writing easy on yourself by sending them out asap. My personal plan of attack? Make a rule that you can’t use any gifts until that thank you is stamped and in the mail. That will keep you from having to write 107 notes when you get back from your honeymoon.

Another way to make thank you writing fun? Do it on beautiful stationary. Some of my favorites (pictured above) are from Natalie Eden. Here pretty cards are all 100% recycled and made in Seattle, WA. Try the Chandelier Thank You, Sweet Cupcake Lady, and Merci Beaucoup Eiffel Tower with Bow. All only $16 for a set of six.

Written by ~ Kirsten

Emma Watson Pretty Pics

Beautiful Emma Watson

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Flower Girl Gifts

Looking for a sweet gift to say thank you to the littlest members of your bridal party? See some of our favorite ideas for beautiful jewelry that will make your Flower Girl feel like one of the grown ups!

Simplicity Pearl Bracelet

Fresh water pearl bracelet with a sterling steel monogram drop.

$29 each

Also available in a pearl and colored gem mixture

$28 each

Gift Set

Each set includes a necklace, post earrings, adjustable ring
and monogram petite purse.

Crystal Flower Set (Left) includes a CZ crystal flower necklace
$29

Heart Locket Set (Right) includes a heart shaped locket with
engraved initial
$36

Circle Sterling Silver Locket with Engraved Initial

On pink corded ribbon $36

On Sterling Silver Chain $56

As always, if you purchase it at The Left Bank, engraving is free.

Written by ~ Kirsten

Ashley tisdale Teen choice 2009

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 09: Actress Ashley Tisdale arrives at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 9, 2009 in Universal City, California.
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Picture of Daniel Watson from Harry Potter 6

Picture from "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
DANIEL RADCLIFFE as Harry Potter, MATTHEW LEWIS as Neville Longbottom, EMMA WATSON as Hermione Granger and BONNIE WRIGHT as Ginny Weasle.

Peacock Hair Piece for Weddings

Want to try a hot new color combo for your wedding day hair do? Try the sexy blues, greens, and purples of peacock. Jewelry designer Meg Lammers has created this fabulous, fun peacock feather hair comb. It's the perfect accent for the glamorous bride, wear it all day or swap out your veil for a chic reception look.

Meg Peacock Feather Haircomb $129

Written by ~ Kirsten