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Happy Royal Wedding Day!



Good Morning, Royal Wedding Watchers.
Looking for something to do during the commercial breaks while waiting to see William and Catherine's Big Day?  Check out these royally inspired blog posts...all with a nod to the royal wedding and feeling like a princess of your wedding day.  So make yourself a something blue cocktail, check out our posts, and watch the nuptials.








And make sure to check back later to see some Princess Catherine inspired bridal accessories based on her wedding gown and headpiece!  Happy Royal Wedding Watching!

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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Designer Spotlight - Haute Bride
















The holiday season always reminds me of extra sparkle, so what better designer to showcase than one of our favorite designers to turn to for extra bling?  Haute Bride of course!  This California based designer specializes in glamorous, larger than life stones.  All their baubles are hand made and completely customizable.  What I love most of all?  This gems are gorgeous for brides but also for any day you want to add a little glamour.  After all, a sparkling cuff bracelet is what any glamour girls needs, whether on her wedding day or New Year's Eve.  Check out some of my favorite pieces from their 2010 collection, champagne hairpins, pearl bracelets, drop earrings, and statement cuffs.  


















Love Haute Bride as much as we do?  Call the shop for more information on these and hundreds of other pieces.







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Designer Spotlight - Monsieur Pamplemousse
















Monsieur Pamplemousse is the creative jewelry home of young designer Alex Agudo.  A local Chicagoan, Alex creates gorgeous baubles for brides, bridesmaids, and any lady who wants something special in her jewelry box.  All of his pieces are handmade with semi-precious stones he finds on his travels around the world.  We love his elegant finishing touches, attention to detail, and perfectly affordable prices.  When Alex was here at The Left Bank for his jewelry launch and trunk show December 11th, we asked him to pick five of his favorite pieces of the moment.  "It's so hard to pick," was his response, but here are his top five!  Above, Pink Chalcedony stones with 14k gold fill French hooks, $54.

 Black Agat with Peruvian Blue Opal and Sterling Silver

















Bordeaux Pearls With Silk and 14k Gold Fill

















Peruvian Opal and Sterling Silver

















Champagne Pearls, Smokey Quartz, and 14k Gold Fill

To see more of Alex's gorgeous pieces or to have him create something unique just for you, stop by our shop!







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Purple Jewelry























One of favorite colors has become a bridal favorite!  We're seeing purple on wedding guests, bridesmaids, and even brides.  And what better color for brides than one that is often associated with royalty?

Pretty Purple Pieces (Clockwise from top left)
Gail Earrings by Meg Wedding Jewelry, $36
Rectangle Drop Earrings by La Vie Parisian, $48
Crystal Glam Bracelet, $42
Peacock Pearl 3 Strand Bracelet, $48
Feather Fascinator, $68 (limited quantity available)
Lily Brooch, $46
Pave Fleurette Brooch, Large $56 (shown), Small $48.

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Greige Jewelry

Meet our favorite color for fall...Greige.  Not quite grey, not quite black with hints of amber, greige is perfect color combo for the cool feeling of fall.  Here are some of our favorite greige pieces.


La Vie Parisian Vintage Inspired Earrings
Small $42
Large $44
 

Greige and Black Diamond Over sized Brooch

Haute Bride Glam Cut Earrings
Price upon request


Genenieve Necklace by MEG Wedding Jewelry in Silver Shade, $159
Detachable backdrop can also be worn as a bracelet.


Written By ~ Kirsten

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I Do Crystal Wedding Shoe Stickers

 

We're pleased as punch to announce that we have found the prettiest new product!  I Do Crystal Shoe Stickers!  These little stickers adhere to the bottom of your wedding shoes as your something blue or just as a fun way to customize your bridal look.  Mindy Cox from Chicago based wedding consulting company Madeline Veil & Co creates these gorgeous little gems.  See her on her wedding day above.  Purchase a pair for yourself or as the perfect gift to the bride for only $16.

 


Written By ~ Kirsten

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Dying Bridal Shoes After the Wedding


We love the look of matching your wedding shoes to your dress.  A classic white or ivory shoes will look timeless in your photographs.  But what do you do with those shoes after the wedding?  Dye them black and wear them again!  Any good cobbler can dye an all silk or satin shoe to a deep, saturated color like black or navy blue.  So go ahead and spend a little more on gorgeous bridal shoes, dye them, and keep wearing them long after you've gone down the aisle.

In Chicago, we recommend the following cobblers...

Brooks Shoe Service
29 East Madison Street #610
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 704-6805

Clybourn Cobbler
1720 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-5520
(312) 397-9707

Written By ~ Kirsten

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Colored Bridal Accessories Photoshoot

Photography by Dawn E Roscoe

We sent some of our gorgeous bridal and everyday pieces into the park for a gorgeous summer photo shoot.  Why not take a playful feel with your bridal accessories?  This lovely bride wore ebony and ivory colored pearl and crystal jewels, a something blue cocktail ring, and a stunning black cocktail hat with French netting.  There's no reason to be scared of color on your wedding day.  The results can be stunning!  Take a peek at the photo shoot shot by photographer Dawn Roscoe, then stop by the shop to try on these pieces for yourself!




Written By ~ Kirsten

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Tall Glamorous Wedding Shoe - Meet Sissy!


If you've seen our new ad in Chicago Social Bride's latest issue you may be wondering about thus amazing shoe.  Or maybe you're looking for a wedding shoe that will be a conversation piece?  Or need a shoe with lots of height?  Or simply a shoe as fabulous as you are?  Look and wonder no further! 

Meet Sissy.  The drop dead glamorous wedding shoe that's sure to turn heads.  Designed by Alessandro Pavan for Benjamin Adams Sissy is not for the fain of heart...5 1/8" tall and studded with hundreds of crystals.  Here's what Benjamin Adam's has to say about their shoe,
Benjamin Adams Sissy is not just a wedding shoe – it has been considered a work of art recently nominated in the category of ‘Best Bridal Innovation’ – an award category designed to inspire creative innovation and highlight the talent within the UK bridal industry. Sponsored by Swarovski Crystallized Elements itself – Sissy is the ultimate Swarovski crystal bridal shoe creation.

The inspiration behind this spectacular design is the infamous Empress of Austria, Elizabeth of Wittelsbach, affectionately known in history as Sissy. Sissy was an unconventional princess of her time and regarded by some as the first fashion icon of the 19th century. Sissy’s extravagance and flamboyancy are reflected in the Swarovski Elements trims and her love for precious stones is displayed in the intricate use of pearls and dazzling crystals.

Sissy is available by special order only in sizes 6 through 9.  Regularly $600, we're offering Sissy at a special introductory price of $550 for a limited time.  We also have a gorgeous red sample in the shop, so stop by and see Sissy for yourself!


Shop other fabulous shoes by Benjamin Adams here.

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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Nautical Inspired Jewelry



Love the deep blue sea?  Try on some nautical inspired jewelry with class.  Perfect for sea lovers or the romantic couple getting married on a yacht!  The Jeweled Moon necklace's deep blue and green crystals will sparkle like the ocean when paired with just about any dress.  Designed by Anne Koplik, $42.



A long Sugar Ball Lariat is simple and subtle in gold or silver, $36.


Slip matching cocktail rings on the fingers of all your "ship mate" bridesmaids, $24.


Go completely thematic with Ship Anchor Earrings, $39


Or stay subtle with navy blue drop earrings, $39

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Written By ~ Kirsten

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