Oooh, Vintage Beauty May 3, 2008

Whirling Turban

Originally uploaded by KikiLaRae

I’ve seen Whirling Turban online before but realized that I’d never posted about it.

I heart this site SOOO much. The cute, retro-style dresses, the fun fabrics, the Betty Page look-a-likes, what’s not to love?

Seriously, these dresses harken back to a day where ladies would wear curlers in their hair (even to the grocery store), and heels while vaccuming. You can go back to those days — without the mysogynistic undertones — with one of these sweet beauties.

Oooh, I can totally picture one of these cuties with some up-to-there peep toes, bright red lipstick and eyeliner.

Just like you’d want Dita Von Teese to wear.
Or maybe what you’d envision your dear grandmother (or mom, depending on your age) wearing as she welcomed the kids home from school. Sigh.

May I Have The Invitation, Please? May 3, 2008

WeddingInviteOptions

Originally uploaded by KikiLaRae

I am working with dear friend to develop our invitations. She a graphic designer (and thus has Illustrator, which I do not) and does some pretty sweet stuff.

Anyway, the plan is that I will be doing our invites myself, on the letterpress. It’ll be a lot o’ work, but it’ll totally be worth it to have beautiful, extravagant-ish invitations.

This is one of our drafts. The image will be different than it is now, but the font is perfect, and it matches our custom-designed embosser for the envelopes!

Of course the colors will be different as well, as they will be imprinted on the press (and I’ll be mixing them myself). The process for getting this all done is… slightly time consuming (but I’ve got time baby, check the date!)

Pretty, Inexpensive & A Good Cause May 3, 2008

The White Aisle 1

Originally uploaded by KikiLaRae

Need bridal earrings? Bridesmaid favors? A handwoven sash?

I discovered The White Aisle and I am enamored.

Some items on the site are actually made in Cambodia, in an effort to help sex workers get out of their terrible situations and get into a life where they can support themselves without being exploited. Awesome.

The jewelry and accessories are cute and inexpensive… I am loving some of the brooches and may have to order one if my dear grandma doesn’t come through with one for the wedding.

I Heart This Photographer! May 3, 2008

Red Apple Images

Originally uploaded by KikiLaRae

There’s this great little local studio that makes me wish we could get married twice, so we could get another photographer!

I love, love, love Shannon and Brett at 1 Fine Day (our chosen photog), but I’ve also since found Kate of Red Apple Images. I heart her personality, her great angles and shots and also her sweet prices (Hello — $800 for 6 hours and digital proofs?!?!?).

She’s got a great eye for sweet, delicate, loving shots (or this couple is amazingly photogenic and hugely thrilled about their wedding day. Or both.

You can see her work on Offbeat Bride as well — that shoot is beyond cute.