This week we have exceptionally darling clutches from Ila Handbags in the Pop-Up Shop. Started by a long time visual designer for Anthropologie, these cuties are reliably stylish, and perfect for both special occasions and everyday fashion.
Here’s a little peek at their collection:
Purchase the original Frenchie, or a voucher for anything on their site. They’d make adorable bridesmaid gifts too!
Last week we announced that Junia, the newest member to join the 100 Layer Cake team, was jetting off to Barcelona to cover the Pronovias bridal show – the grand finale at Barcelona’s Bridal Week. Picture New York’s Fashion Week, but bridal. It’s heaven for all of us that swoon over lace, glitz, tulle, feathers and everything else that makes a dress amazing. Well, she’s there now and the show is happening now! Their shows continue to amaze the fashion scene each year, so we can only imagine how stunning this year’s event will be. Follow along as Pronovias broadcasts the event live from the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya here and on Instagram starting at 11:30 PST.
A huge thank you to everyone at Pronovias for making this Barcelona adventure happen! Junia will be back next week to share some fun behind the scenes pics from the event, can’t wait!
{ dresses found on : Fashionable Bride / Wedding Inspirasi }
Cinco de Mayo is on the near horizon, people. And that means not only a fun excuse to drink tequila and dress up this coming weekend, but also a whole calendar of festive events that inevitably fill the summer months. We put together a few cute looks help you plan your fiesta-inspired outfits. We srsly can’t wait.
And because we couldn’t help ourselves, we added a few select fiesta-friendly decor items to the 100 Layer Cake Boutique in the Pop-Up Shop! We can’t make any promises, but if you order today, we’ll do our very very best to have them to you by Saturday. Or you can always stock up for upcoming events this summer. Mexican party decor is perfect for backyard BBQs, kid’s birthday parties, and of course, colorful weddings!
Aren’t the wooden bangles from Voz awesome? They’ll be on sale in the Pop-Up Shop starting tmo. Just sayin’.
Paper Flowers / Voz Bracelets / Mila Dress / Tote / Sandals
Paper Flowers / Voz Bracelets / Lana Dress / Tassel Bag / Electric Wedges
Cute cute! This is going to be a good week of shopping over in the Pop-Up Shop. Along with our Mexican party decor, we have Voz wooden bangles and Antiquaria vintage shop and registry starting tomorrow at 9AM. See you there!
Oop, look who’s stopping by today! It’s our favorite wedding etiquette expert, Ms. East Side Bride. We’re betting that every lady shopping for her white dress has asked herself this same question.
Dear ESB,
I live in Brooklyn, NY. I am 30 years old and getting married in Sept of this year. I work in a fashion-related field and I like to think I have good sense of personal style. However, the past few months I have been in wedding-dress-shopping-hell. I just have NOT enjoyed the process. Mainly because most dresses at bridal shops I find to be really cheesy (strapless, puffy skirts, etc) and they made me feel like I was wearing a costume. Nothing felt right.
Then, recently I found a dress at Saks in their evening wear dept. that I liked. It is not a wedding dress, but it can easily pass for one. It was the first dress I tried on that felt…good. It wasn’t an amazing “I’m so freaking psyched this is IT” kind of moment, but it was good. Plus, it was affordable. (Under 1K) After trying on so many dresses that were horrible and expensive, I was really happy to feel “good” in something at last. I bought the dress off the rack.
I know this is not a huge problem, and I am not complaining I swear. I am marrying my best friend whom I love immensely, and I would be ecstatic about doing so in a potato sack for what it’s worth. But I am curious what other girls out there have experienced?
Is there supposed to be some moment where you fall in love with your dress, or have other people just felt “alright” like I do? What was your experience when you picked out your dress, ESB?
*****
I’ve gotten this question several times over the past couple of years. You’re not the only bride feeling ambivalent about her dress, or wondering, “How do I know if it’s THE ONE?”
I tried on — and bought — a grand total of two dresses.
The first one was a sample I plucked off the rack when I was shopping for a bridesmaids dress for my best friend’s wedding. I was secretly engaged, this friend was the only one who knew, and when I put the damn thing on I think I was just so excited to see myself as a BRIDE that I bought it even though it wasn’t me at all.
For a whole year I told myself I was going to wear that stupid dress. I bought two pairs of shoes and a pair of earrings (and maybe even a shrug?) to go with it, desperately trying to make it work. And then three months before the wedding I panicked and went into a teensy little hole-in-the-wall boutique in my neighborhood and tried on this other, crazy amazing dress.
Did I FALL IN LOVE with it? I don’t know. But I know I felt good in it. I felt like me.
If you feel good in your dress, you’re doing A-Okay.
And: I hereby give you permission to buy a second dress if you change your mind.
Photo: James Macari for Vogue ESP
Here’s what’s best about today: the new Gilt Groupe Wedding Shop starts today at noon ET! But this isn’t just any wedding shop. You know how you’ve always dreamt about becoming friends with the entire team of editors at Martha Stewart Weddings? They’d be at your side as you pick out your gown, bridesmaid dresses, shoes, paper goods, even your lingerie (why not?). Point is, they’re basically the all-star team that can make wedding planning a breeze and with such style. If only they could curate an entire shop of all of the above and then some and put them on sale through Gilt. Well they did! Sneak a peek and get ready to shop the Martha Stewart Weddings: Editors’ Picks Gilt Groupe Wedding Shop at noon ET!
Some brands you can expect to see in the shop: BHLDN, Theia, Temperley London, L’Wren Scott, Bridesmaid dresses from TwoBirds and more! From what you can pack for your ooh la la honeymoon, to your engagement party, bachelorette party, and rehearsal dinner, you’re gonna find it in this shop. Less talk more shop, right?
Happy Friday shopping, Cakelets!
