Nov 23 2008
Archive for the 'Inspiration' Category
Nov 23 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt 4:Samantha
From Samantha
Total: $396.95
Sources
BRIDAL GOWN
Nordstrom
$228.00
Mary L Couture Notch Bodice Halter Gown
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VEIL/HEADPIECE/HAIR ACCESSORIES
Rose Hair Clip
$34.00
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SHOES
Nordstrom
$89.95
Orange Glint ‘Devon’ Slingback Pump
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JEWELRY/OTHER ACCESSORIES
Clutch
ALDO
$30.00
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EARINGS
Kohls Jewelry
sale $15.00 (regular $20.00)
Nov 23 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt 4: Lena
From Lena
Total: $488.13
Sources
Dress: 128.00
Nordstrom
Shoes: 32.99
Overstock.com
Headpiece: 24.00
Urban Outfitters
Ring: 19.00
Etsy
Bracelet: 115.20
The Jewish Museum
Earrings: 69.99
Smart Bargains
Flowers: 60.00
FTD
Veil: 38.95
Something Bold
Nov 22 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt 3: Katarina
From Katarina
Total: $492.00
Sources
Shoes: Love Peep-toe Pump
Payless Shoe Source $20
Hair Flower: Red silk flower hair clip with chenille dots
Etsy $45
Purse: Peacock Zipper Pouch
Etsy $18
Bracelet: Red Wire Bracelet
Etsy $40
Butter Satin Ball Gown – Butter by Nadia
BennyandShaw $349
Oval Glass Necklace - Echo Jibe Jewellry
$20
Nov 22 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt 3: Ashley
From Ashley
Total: $274.00
Sources
Dress: “Quinceanera Dress Style 5713″ by Peridress, $143.99
Earrings: Coiled Silver Earrings from the etsy shop DianaKirkpatrickArt, $40.00
Tiara: “Swarkovski Crystal and Peal Mini Tiara-Custom Made-Bespoke” from the etsy shop PinkTigersDen, $42.00
Necklace: “Melancholy Lashes” from the etsy shop Untamed Menagerie, $25.00
Shoes: Payless Shoe Source, “Halden Hidden Platform Pump,” $22.99
Nov 22 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt 3: Amy
From Amy
Total: $482.00
Sources
Dress:
Betsy & Adam Pleated Halter Gown from Dillards
$160.00
Earrings:
Powdered Almond Pearl Earrings from Etsy Seller MiaBeads
$13.50
Bracelet:
Powdered Almond Pearl Bracelet From Etsy Seller MiaBeads
$28.50
Veil:
Fingertip Diamond White Veil from Etsy Seller BellaBridal Veils
$24.00
Shoes:
Low heel Cherry Wedge Sandel from Mohop
$256 (half the budget, yes, but they are from recycled material and the ribbons are changeable and worn for many more occassions)
Nov 22 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt. 3: Ali
From Ali
Total: $363.00
Sources
All items are from Macy’s! (via macys.com)
Calvin Klein Long Cross-Back Dress $238.00
Chinese Laundry “Willy” $59.00
Evening Sandal
Betsey Johnson Flower Earrings $30.00
Fossil “Lily” Flap Clutch $36.00
Nov 22 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt 3: R.L.
From R.L.
Total: $473
Sources
Strapless Crinkle Satin Gown–$360.00 by BCBGMAXAZRIA
Tamper Strappy Sandal–$49.99 by Carlos Santana
Marie Antionette headband–$22.00 by mylavaliere
Olivia (Pearl) Earrings–$34.50 by MStevensonDesigns
Iridescent Bead Necklace–$7.00 by Forever 21
Nov 22 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest, Pt 3: Kaitlin
From Kaitlin
Total:$367
Sources
Top, Banana Republic, (as shown in the photo with the dress, but not
included in the price), $30:
Skirt, AllieJDesigns, $190
Shoes, Birkenstock (my bridesmaids and I swear by them!), $69:
Hairpiece, FeathersAndFrills, $18 (on sale):
Bangles, StratusSilver, $60 for three:
Nov 20 2008
Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest Pt 2: Laura
From Laura
Total Cost: 424.88 for the formal ensemble and $276.89 for the beach casual.
Sources: Included in image above.






















