Bib Necklaces for Brides or Bridesmaids

Welcome to our "big bling" week.  All the posts this week will feature larger than life stones and shapes for bridal jewelry that is truly show-stopping!  A trend we've been in love with for a while has been seeing big crystals and pearls make their way to weddings.  These bib style necklaces are the perfect adornment for a simple wedding dress or a great way to unify your bridal party look if you're letting the bridesmaids select their own dresses.  My favorite of our new necklaces, above, is the stunning White Gem Pearl and Crystal Necklace, $329.

Another sophisticated stand out necklace, The Chere Necklace Set, $109, comes complete with matching earrings.

Nineveh Necklace, $315, can be custom designed with or without pearls or in a small selection of colors. This would look gorgeous in vintage rose!  See some other customizable statement necklaces here.

This necklace looks gorgeous with a number of dress colors!  We especially love it with a fushia dress.  Honeysuckle Necklace, $48.

The clear crystal color makes this necklace a great match for almost any dress, $169.

What do you think about the new trend of statement necklaces?  Would you wear a big necklace if you had a simple dress?  Would you let your bridesmaids shine in a bib necklace?

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Jewelry for Beige Bridesmaid Dresses

Brides Chicago has declared "Barely There" colors like beige, taupe, greige, and ivory to be a trend for bridesmaids.  Outfitting your bridesmaids in a beautiful neutral color gives a gorgeous look, and one they're more likely to wear again, but how do you accessorize?  Fortunately, neutral colored gowns have a plethora of accessorizing options.  Try these looks!  Each has a totally different feel, but all look amazing!

Black Accessories

We love the look of black and beige.  It's edgy and sophisticated!  Gifting your girls with black jewelry will make them doubly happy, not only will they look fashionable and beautiful in all your wedding photographs, but they're sure to wear your jewelry again and again.

Some of our favorites?  Clockwise from top left, Valentine Hidden Platform Peep Toe Shoe, $195 by Grazia.  Dazzle Brooch, $29.  Bow Horse Hair Fascinator, $120 by Avant Bride NYC.  Necklace cluster created with Jolie Necklace, $36, Monseiur Pamplemousse Crystal Necklace, $80, and Long Flower Accented Necklace, $29.

Champagne Accessories

Selecting champagne, sometimes called golden shadow, accessories with sparkle keep this monochromatic looking feeling sophisticated not boring.  Keeping with one color scheme allows you to pile on the accessories.  Try Chocolate for a slightly deeper statement.

Try these gorgeous pieces, clockwise from top left, Hermatite Crystal Necklace, $48.  Cushion Cut Champagne Hairpins by Haute Bride, price upon request.  Champagne stretch bracelets, Crystal Glam Cut Bracelet, $42, Embrace Crystal Bracelet, $68, Round Stretch Bracelet, petite or grande, $72.  Kristen Necklace in Golden Shadow, $135 by MEG Wedding Jewelry.

Crystal Clear & Gold Accessories 

Clear stones will make sure your bridesmaids have a little sparkle, while the gold tone and settings will blend perfectly with the neutral dress palate.  

Get this look with these fun pieces, clockwise from top left,  Gold Pave Ball Earrings, $46.  Vintage Inspired Necklace, $82 by La Vie Parisian.  Selena Metallic Strappy Sandal, $88 by Salon Shoes.   Casique Gold Brooch, $56.

Vintage Rose Pink Accessories

Vintage Rose Pink is the perfect color for spring and summer weddings.  Romantic and sweet, pink feels youthful and flirty.  Mix it with clear crystals or honeysuckle pink for a multi-dimensional look.  Plus if you're bridesmaids are girly-girls, they'll love wearing these pieces again.

Our favorite pink pieces, clockwise from top left.  Geo Earrings, $59, by MEG Wedding Jewelry.  Astoria Ballroom Inspired Bridal Shoe in soft pink, $279, by Angela Nuran.  Alexia Pink Pearl Necklace, $299.  Dazzle Brooch, $29.

What do you think?
Are your bridesmaids wearing a neutral colored dress?  What color jewelry will they be wearing?  Are there any color options you think we missed?  Leave a comment and let us know!

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Pink & Red Wedding Jewelry

What more appropriate way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by sharing some of our favorite pink baubles?  Gorgeous soft pinks and reds have been a Valentine's Day staple for years, but there's no reason not to share the love with these pretty pieces every day of the year!  A pop of color is always welcome, whether on the bride or bridesmaids.  Above, new earrings for 2011 from Meg Wedding Jewelry.  Geo Earrings, $59.

Another Meg piece, the Joen Necklace, $44,  is available in a rainbow of colors, one of our favorites being Raisin.  A delicate mix of champagne, pink, and purple.

 Even Peacocks celebrate Valentine's Day.  Haute Bride Piece, price upon request.

Perfect for bridesmaids' gifts, these gorgeous Swarovski crystal tear drop pendants and earrings available in Vintage Rose, Amethyst, Montana Blue, Champagne, or Clear.  

Fleur Jolie Vintage Flower earrings painted in pretty colors, starting at $26

Add extra glamour to your look with Benjamin Adams' Sissy shoe, $600. 

Happy Valentine's Day from all of the Ladies at The Left Bank!

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Bangle Bracelets for Brides & Bridesmaids

Clusters of bling wrapped around the wrist of you or your bridesmaids offer a fun, no fuss look.  Above, Simple Crystal Bracelets, $18 for a set of three (2 sets shown).

Our best selling bracelet, the Crystal Glam Cut, $42 each.  Made with jewelry grade stretchy elastic, these fabulous bracelets fit almost any wrist.  Available in silver with clear, black, purple, or bright green stones and gold with amber or green stones.

Square Bangles are a perfectly edgy and modern.  $36 for a set of three.

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Written By ~ Kirsten

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Glitter Solemates - NEW!

Those wonderful ladies at Solemates, the "as seen in Oprah Magazine" chic plastic covers for your high heels, have improved an already amazing product.  Introducing Glitter Solemates!  Now you can accent your heels with a bit of glitter.  This new style is perfect for your metallic shoes.  Great for attending an outdoor wedding or for the girls in your wedding.  Once your bridesmaids select their gorgeous metallic shoes, gift them with these new Solemates to keep them clean.  Available in traditional clear (small or medium heel widths), gold glitter, or silver glitter (shown). Purchase a pair for $10.95.

I'm so in love with this new design that I think I'll buy another pair!  Read my review here. 
Thank you to our friends at Solemates for sending us a free sample of this just released design so we could check them out for ourselves! 

Our pick for a shoe to match?  Natalie by Dyeables in Pewter leather.  This deep silver is perfect to match the cool colors of fall and a great shoe for bridesmaids.  Better yet?  It's also available in two other heel heights.  Also available in gold leather, 4" heel, $78 each.


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Written By ~ Kirsten

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Layered Bridesmaid Necklaces

Surprise your bridesmaids with a moder and stylish collection of necklaces.  With multiple chains, beads, crystals, and pearls wrapped around their neck, your girls will be feeling young and hip.  A great look for fall?  Black and gold chains (above),$36.

Pair a sophisticated little black dress with a cluster of black stones.  Shown above, Jolie $36, Long Flower Necklace $29, Alex Agudo Crystal Necklace $80.

Subtle silver with a hint of pearl can be dressed up or down.  Shown above, Long Necklace with beads and fabric, $48  (also available in gold).

Simple glittering balls of gold would look smashing with almost any dress.  Shown above, Sugar Ball Necklace $29 (one shown) and Sugar Ball Lariat $36 (two shown).

Love this idea?  See more long necklaces perfect for layering here.

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Written By ~ Kirsten

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Bridesmaid Hair Jewelry

Let your bridesmaids in on the hair accessory fun!  We made these chic crystal and feather haircombs for a bride to gift her black bridesmaid dress wearing girls.  The Marseille haircomb, $169, can be made in a handful of colors including black, white, and ivory.  A beautifully finished piece mixed with crystal and pearls will add the perfect touch to any hair style!

 

Written By ~ Kirsten

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Spunky Pearl Jewelry

Who says pearls have to be traditional?  These fun baubles are tradition with a twist.  Perfect for an engagement part or to adorn your rehearsal dinner dress.  Our Jolie Collection is all fun.  Above, an asymetrical crystal bow adorns this two stranded pearl necklace, $36.

One strand bracelet, $29

4 Strand Bracelet, $36

Single strand necklace of mixed pearl and crystals, $36.

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Written By ~ Kirsten

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Tote Bag Gifts for Bridesmaids

All of us at The Left Bank love jewelry and think it makes a perfect bridesmaid gift, but if your girls already have tons or you decided they don't need to wear matching jewelry, what should you give them?  How about stylish and fun tote bags?  There's always an occasion for a great bag!  These are our top five picks for perfect carry all bags to gift your bridesmaid.  Nothing says thank you better than a fun and functional gift they're sure to use long after your wedding is over.

1.  Our super popular Polka Dot Bag is one of my favorites.  Available in six different colors with your choice of one initial embroidered free in a variety of thread colors.  These wooden handled bags are big enough for beach towels, books, and just about everything else.  Measures 18.5" by 16.5".  $39 each.

2.  The Weekender Tote Bag is also large enough for almost all your life essentials and features a zippered top to keep it all from falling out.  Natural cotton canvas is trimmed in black and monogrammed with up to three initials in your choice of 11 thread colors.  Gift this multi-purpose bag to the ladies early and they can pack all their wedding weekend goodies in it.  Better yet?  Get one for yourself too!  The weekend bag is also available with "Bride" written on it, complete with a Swarovski crystal dotting the "i."  Measures 22" x 16" x 6".  $36.

3.  This cute Damask Tote Bag  is fashionable and functional.  Double handles, interior pocket, key chain holder a fully lined damask fabric interior, and a cute ribbon tie round out this stylish option.  Chose from seven thread colors to embroider a monogram or single initial on the front.  Measures 18" x 12" x 8.5".  $42.

4.  If you're looking for something shiner, then the Buckle Tote Bag is for you.  Black and white leatherette bag with adjustable straps and silver buckles makes it perfect for almost anyone.  Embroidered with your choice of one to three initials in black thread.  Measures 16" x 13" x 4".  $38.

5.  Having a beach wedding or weekend girls trip?  The Striped Canvas Bag is perfect!  Reminds me of a weekend at the beach, blue stripes and extra long handles hold flip flops, sunscreen, towels, and spare shoes in one place.  A big front pocket can be embroidered with a monogram or name (up to 12 characters)  in six different thread colors.  Measures 13" x 7" x 25".  $34.

And of course we totally support your need to buy one for yourself!  You can never have too many bags.

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Written By ~ Kirsten

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Metallic Bridesmaid shoes

Want all your bridesmaids in matching footwear?  Make their day by selecting versatile, fashionable metallic shoes that are high on the "wear it again" scale.  Silver and gold shoes match almost anything and are a great alternative to black.  The Selena ($88, above) is one of the newest shoes in the Salon collection.  The lack of an ankle strap makes them a perfect pick for a tea length dress.  Available in Silver or Gold.

Riveria and Flamingo feature tall and short heels with matching fronts.  These shoes are great if your girls all want different heel heights.  Available in Bronze, Gold, or Silver, $56 each.

The Gina shoe is a great choice for bridesmaids on a budget.  And the short heel is great for tall ladies.  Available in Silver, $46.

A simple shoe matches almost any dress, but the sparkly bead on the strap will jazz up any outfit.  Capri boasts a moderate heel height and a wide base, perfect for an outdoor wedding.  Don't forget the Footpetals, this shoe needs them.  Available in Silver or Gold, $75.

Our most popular bridesmaid shoe, Jessica is super comfy and easily dressed up with a sparkly shoe clip.  Available in Gold or Silver, $75.

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Written by ~ Kirsten

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Garden Wedding Accessories

Nothing seems quite as romantic as a garden wedding.  Tea party inspired details, twinkle lights, and soft candles are sure to put all your guests in the spirit of romance.  We just loved the inspiration boards made by our friends at Style Me Pretty so much, we challenged ourselves to find the perfect accessories for a garden inspired fete.  Above, centerpieces become "Alice in Wonderland"-esque when flowers and mini topiaries are planted in vintage teacups.

A traditional shaped veil is elevated to dream like quality when it's made out of french tulle and finished with an organza ribbon.  A beautiful option for the vintage inspired bride.  "Lola" short veil, $169.  

Let your bridesmaids play dress up in whimsical flower jewelry.  Available in a variety of flowers and colors, these lucite flowers are all vintage finds! They're hand painted in colors that can't help make you smile and then reset into silver and gold colored chains and hooks.  Bracelets, hair pins, earrings, and necklaces from $32-$36 each.

Slip into something glamorous with Meg Jewelry's convertible "Bobbi" earrings.  Soft, subtle, and will twinkle like tea lights when worn long or short.   Wear them short (shown left) and sweet for your ceremony and then let them down (right) for a more dramatic night time look.  $109.

Dress up the Mother of the Bride with a color coordinating cluster of brooches.  Pinned onto a hand bag or wrap, the extra sparkle will make her feel special.  Colored brooches starting at $29.

Keep your guests in mind in case the weather gets chilly by having baskets of pashminas available.  Go all out and have one draped over the back of all the ladies' chairs.  Assorted colored pashminas, $36 each.

A custom designed rose petal pink pearl necklace with vintage components will complement almost any dress.  "Alexia" necklace, $299.

Last by not least, adorn your waist, bridal clutch or even wedding cake with hand made flowers by Camela Nitschke.  All made of creamy silk and satin and crafted with love, starting at $79.

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Written By ~ Kirsten

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