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Bridal Caplets, Cocktail Hatlets & Wedding Fascinators

The new Duchess of Cambridge certainly wasn't the first person to don a fascinator, but she has thrust them into the spotlight like never before. We love that the cocktail hat and fascinator trend has crossed the pond. But why should the wedding guests have all the fun? Here are some of our favorite new bridal caplets, cocktail hatlets, and wedding fascinators. They're the perfect, fun accessory to pop on in place of a traditional veil or to change your look for the wedding reception. Above, a new designer Jillian Marie Designs, creates gorgeous vintage inspired hats full of old school glamour. My favorite? Aptly named, Diana, $300, a silk hat with gentle pleats rosettes and a traditional tulle accent.

Toni, $160

This gentle piece features tradition tulle accented with a feather and soft fabric pouf. Each of these pretty Jullian Marie pieces are made in the USA and come complete with fabric finished backs and two small combs for easy securing to your hairdo.

Diana sans tulle and petite pearl accents, $300

Shelly, $240

A gorgeous petite fascinator with a vintage inspired crystal accent and gorgeous feather. Wear these pretty pieces back and to the side of your head.

Lily, $150

This traditional style is edged with hand sewn crystal details and accented with Russian tulle.

Are you considering wearing a fascinator or cocktail hat to your wedding instead of a traditional veil? How are you wearing these pretty pieces? We'd love to know.

Fashion Fridays - Short & Sassy Wedding Dress

In honor of the addition of dresses to The Left Bank Jewelry's Line, I give you "Fashion Fridays." Each Friday this month will feature a different dress from the Fancy New York line and the perfect accessories to go with it. Each dress in the Fancy line was created by a design team of the fashionable Nato brothers with a passion for dressing your "Sunday Best". Their vintage inspired dresses come short or long, are made to measure and available in a variety of colors.

Our first Fashion Friday Dress, Meet April. This strapless dress with bubble skirt, in silk Mikado, is a modern take on a 60's favorite. The origami bow and bubble shape skirt create a slimming effect. This is the perfect dress for accessorizing. Add a chunky statement necklace and bracelet, or opt for large deco inspired earrings and a stunning brooch!

Some pieces we like...

Add a gorgeous statement necklace that mixes pearls and crystals for a retro meets modern twist. This plain dress can use a little pop from a great piece like this Haute Bride Five Medallion Necklace, price available upon request. Check out some other fabulous bib necklaces here and other gorgeous statement necklaces here.

Add an oversized round brooch to the center of April's origami inspired bow for an extra dose of sparkle. Vintage Inspired Brooch, $68.

The perfect bracelet? Something chunky and edgy keeps you from feeling too "girly." Or mix it up with a cluster of bangles or glam bracelets. Check out more of our favorite chunky crystal bracelets here. Shown above, Carrie Bracelet, $129.

A short dress definitely needs a short veil. Try a French or Russian Tulle birdcage or opt for something made of traditional tulle, either way, a petite veil that just covers the eyes is perfectly chic. We love the Leila Bridcage Veil by Brideshead Revisited, $300. Comes complete with extra soft tulle and a gorgeous flower.

Finish off the dress by pairing shoes with a platform heel for an extra long leg line. We love that these ballroom dance inspired shoes come with an ankle strap or optional ribbon laces. Each pair features over 1000 hand applied Swarovski crystals on the heel. Angela Nuran Starletta Glitz, $675.

Love the look? Contact The Left Bank today to schedule your personal dress fitting or to order any of these pretty pieces. Where to Buy.

Real Wedding - Rachel & Eric

Say congratulations to our newest bride and groom! Rachel and Eric tied the knot October 8, 2010 in Bloomington, Indiana. Rachel wore a beautiful, custom designed french tulle veil accented with delicate feathers and crystals designed by Laura Jayne Bridal. And looked stunning, if we don't say so ourselves!

Their Ingredients...
Photographer ~ SB Childs Photography
Florist ~ Kathy Bodle-Perez
Ceremony ~Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington, IN
Reception ~ Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall, in Bloomington, IN

Congratulations to Rachel and Eric!

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2011 Wedding Trends - Part Five, Big Ballgowns are Back

Our friends over at the One Wed blog have released their annual list of wedding trends and it couldn't be more on point! To help you make these trends your own, we've taken their list and added some fabulous accessories.

Part Five ~ Big Ballgowns are Back!

Here's a trend almost everyone is excited about...big and fabulous ballgowns, back to the princess inspired gown from our little girl dreams. But this year's styles are all grown up and so are the accessories. Big dresses mean you need to pay extra attention to proportion, think show stopping earrings and no necklace or statement necklace and studs. Go for fairytale inspiration, drama, and of course, don't be afraid of a little extra sparkle.

Larger than life and full of tulle, this power flower by Sara Gabriel will stand up to even the best of the ballgowns. Janet Comb, $195. Available by special order.

Extra sparkle is required and instantly satisfied with Haute Bride's Glam Cushion Cut Drops, $169.

A sparkling sash adds instant glamour and drama to a simple waistline. Melanie Sash, $299.

Keep your gorgeous proportion with tall heeled shoes and a little bling for your feet. Grazia Valentine, $195.

2011 Wedding Trends - Part Two Outdoor Venues

Our friends over at the One Wed blog have released their annual list of wedding trends and it couldn't be more on point! To help you make these trends your own, we've taken their list and added some fabulous accessories.

Part Two - Outdoor Venues and Scenic Settings

It may be hard to envision the perfect outdoor wedding right now with all the snow, but come spring, we'll all be clamoring for soft pastels and floral inspirations. Don't make your outdoor venue feel out of place with traditional indoor feeling jewelry and decor. Opt for something nature inspired and airy feeling. We love designers like Avant Bride and Meg Wedding Jewelry who take their cues from nature and all things organic.

The Tessa Haircomb, $150, by Avant Bride

A birdcage veil feels right at home at an outdoor ceremony. Vintage style Cocktail Hat, $88.

Keep your bridesmaids and guests from getting chilly with Embroidered Pashminas, $36 each.

Soft and subtle, the Gabrielle Lariat, $269 is the perfect earth toned necklace, by Meg Wedding Jewelry.

2011 Wedding Trends ~ Part One

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Contemporary Veils by Sara Gabriel

Want to wear a veil for your wedding but aren't crazy about the traditional full length tulle number? We have you covered. We always love seeing new styles and designs come into the shop, and we're really excited about these new veils. All these gorgeous veils give a nod to the fascinator style that's so popular right now and are perfect for the bride that wants a veil that's just a little unique. Sara Gabriel uses their millinery expertise to hand craft these lovely pieces! My favorite of our new for 2011 collection is the Cammy Veil, above for $355, it's a gorgeous ovesized tulle "bow" created with a silk velvet and organza flower. Makes me want to get married all over again.

Here are some of the other fabulous veils in the Sara Gabriel Collection! Sweet and contemporary Ashley, $200.

Charise, $225, created with French Tulle Netting AND traditional English Tulle.

The delicate bandeau style, Wendy, $239.

These are only a few or Sara Gabriel's fabulous veils. See more in our shop and online! We'd be more than happy to custom create something just for you too! Do you love these unique styled veils? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Petite Blusher Veil

Veils and headpieces are continuing to go the way of the fascinator...soft, sweet, and romantic! We've found the perfect petite blusher veil! This new veil came into our shop the other day and I fell in love. Meet the Ballroom "Peep" Veil. A delicate and sweet mini blusher, is perfect for the bride looking for a touch of vintage glamour. Wear it as a twist on the traditional blusher, a fun petite covering for your hairstyle, or puff it up and wear it as a fascinator.

The tulle portion of veil measures 6" from top to bottom created with a folded double layer of tulle stitched into a 3.5" long comb with moderate gathering. Available in diamond white or pale ivory, $149. Can't wait to have one? Order yours now.

Wedding Veil & Jewelry Sale - Bride's Head Revisited

We've been featured on TheKnot.com! The Knot's trend alert featured Bride's Head Revisited's most popular piece this season, the Elena Veil (above, $240). French tulle veils and fascinators are all the rage for bride's this year, so to celebrate this fabulous trend, we're offering all Bride's Head Revisited pieces (veils, jewelry, hair combs, pins...see more here) at 20% off this weekend only! Stop by the shop or call us to place your custom veil order through Sunday August 22, 2010.

Written By ~ Kirsten

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Handling the First Kiss with a Birdcage Veil

With birdcage veils being more popular than ever, lots of brides ask "how do I handle my first kiss with a birdcage veil?" One simple solution, and a look we love, is to have your face veil designed and cut so it crosses your face asymmetrically just under your nose. This keeps you looking chic and leaves your lips free for your "you may now kiss the bride" moment.

Have your heart set on a full face veil? Not to worry, just have a little practice time with the groom before him. Give your husband to be a heads up that you'll be wearing a veil over your mouth and that it's okay for him to lift it up for your kiss. A simple lift of the veil up to your nose will give you enough room for your smooch and then your now husband or maid of honor can smooth it back down for your walk down the aisle.

Shop some of our veils at our online boutique 24/7!

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.

Where to Buy

Written By ~ Kirsten

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Pretty Pieces by Bride's Head Revisited

We love doing trunk shows at The Left Bank because it gives us a chance to see fun new pieces. Here are some of my favorite Bride's Head pieces! A look we're loving right now? Larger than life flowers on top of fun face veils. Above, this best selling Bride's Head piece has sophisticated pearl and fun feathers. Vera Feather Hair Comb, $169.

This larger than life flower would look smashing on top of a short veil.

Velvet Flower Hair Comb, $250.

Shown on Vanessa Face Veil, $150

A dainty silk flower is the perfect finishing touch when you take off your veil.

Charmeuse Flower, $75

I love this orchid inspired silk flower with feather accents.

Silk Orchid Flower, $250

Shown on top of the Penelope French Tulle Veil, $200

Another dainty silk flower with a vintage feel.

Bliss Hair Comb, $125

Contact us today to order any of these gorgeous pieces, or shop our online boutique collection of headpieces, hair gems, and veils now.

Written By ~ Kirsten

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