Everything But The Dress

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Big, Sparkly Bridal Earrings

Nothing says "Glamorous Bride" like a pair of big, beautiful, statement earrings. Here are our top four picks for the bride who wants to feel like a star...there's no shortage of sparkle here!

Crystal Filagree Scroll , $129

Diamond Drops, $98

Tears of Joy, $64

Written by ~ Kirsten

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Pearl & Vintage Crystal Necklaces

Love vintage jewelry as much as we do? Check out these new designs by a recently discovered designer, Penellibele. These beautiful necklaces are made of Swarvoski pearls and vintage crystal pieces. These one of a kind necklaces are like a gorgeous pearl necklace with built in bling! Perfect for a classic, sophisticated bride. Penellibele creates custom pieces, so if you already have a treassured brooch or crystal piece, drop by The Left Bank for and let us help you create unique. Above, The Jeweled, $299.

Twilight Oleander, $279

TheWindsor, $299 (SOLD)

Written by ~ Kirsten

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Organic Bridal Necklace by Meg Jewelry

In honor of our MEG Jewelry trunk show, we wanted to show you a fabulous, new wedding necklace from her 2010 bridal collection. Meet the "Roxy" Necklace. We love this organic feeling piece. A stunning 16" long drapy necklace, is made of brilliant briolettes, silver backed Swarvoski crystals, grey shade stones, fireballs, clear crystals, and droplets of silver. The "Roxy" is a petite, and at $299, much more afordable version of Meg's stunning "Roxanne" necklace. It's a fabulous way to make a statement and perfect for the glamorous bride.

Learn more about Meg's November 21 & 22, 2009 trunk show by clicking here.

Written by ~ Kirsten

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Inexpensive Bridesmaid Sets

Want to treat your bridesmaids to a fabulous gift without over extending your budget? We've found some great jewelry sets your girls and your pocket book will love. See our three favorite selections for budget friendly bridesmaid sets. Above, custom designed Meg Jewelry in eleven different colors. Shown on the right, above "Snow" necklace, $58, and "Joen" earrings shown in Paprika, $42. On the left, "Mini Isabelle" neckalce, $49, and "Mini Isabelle" earrings $48, shown in Olivine Green.

Crystal Ball Set. Colored pearls with fireballs available in nine colors, Dark Ivory, Grey, Lilac, Rum Taupe, Ivory, Peach, Pink, White, and Champagne. Necklace, earrings, and bracelet set $78. Mix and match available at sold seperately prices, Necklace $56, Earrings $28, or Bracelet $28.

Colored Crystal necklace and earrings available in four colors. Purple, Champagne, Dark Grey, and Blue. Earrings $24, and bracelet $29.

Written by ~ Kirsten

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Monday, November 16, 2009

Meet the Designer - Meg Lammers

Welcome to our new series, "Meet the Designer." Now you can learn a little more about the fabulous designers we work with and just why we like them so much. Kicking off our brand new series is Meg Lammers of MEG Jewelry. We've been so fortunate to be the exclusive Chicago retailer of MEG jewelry and getting to know her has been great fun.

Meg, 3rd from left, and The Left Bank Ladies at the DEBI Awards.

Meg hails from the beautiful rivertown of Guttenberg, Iowa. Her studio is perched high above a serene landscape overlooking the winding Mississippi River.

She's been an accessories kind of girl from a very early age and turned her passion for creating one-of-a-kind jewelry when she opened Bella Jewels in 2001 in picturesque Galena, Illinois. During this time she saw a need for beautiful and fashionable bridal jewelry. Determined to fill this need, she set out to create perfect bridal accessories for woman across the world and in 2003, MEG Jewelry LLC was born! Her designs complement the woman, her personal style, and the gown. Meg's pieces are created with the highest quality components, made in an eco friendly environment in the U.S.A, and they are affordable as well. Her goal was to design bridal jewelry that could be worn after the wedding day and give the bride a reminder of her special day, and give the bridesmaids a gift to cherish.

Meg's inspirations have always been nature, history, fashion eras and women from all over the world. Her latest collection is fun and flirty with bold influences. Think of a modern Mae West who once said, "better to be looked over than overlooked." Come see the new collection and meet Meg as we welcome her back to our boutique on November 21-22, 2009 to showcase her sparkling 2010 collection.

Written by ~ Susan

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Win FREE Earrings - Our Montly Giveaway

Welcome to our first of many monthly giveaways! Every month we'll be giving away a fabulous piece of jewelry or chic accessory to some of our great readers.

For our November giveaway, we'll be gifting these gorgeous gold faux topaz earrings. Topaz happens to be the birthstone for November. It's golden color ranges from a deep yellow to cognac and was believed by the Egyptians to be the glow cast by the sun god Ra. Its magical powers are said to strengthen one’s capacity to give and receive love and symbolize friendship. Perfect for fall, these golden earrings are a mélange of light and dark topaz.

How to Win - To win, leave a comment on any, or every, blog post between (now) Monday, November 16th, 2009 and Monday, November 23rd. Don't forget to leave your name..."anonymous" can't be a winner. We'll select a winner at random. Check back on Friday the 28th to see if we picked you! The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win.

Happy Commenting!

Written by ~ Susan & Kirsten

Friday, November 13, 2009

Ribbon Bridal Headpieces

Ribbons are one of the sweetest and most romantic bridal looks, perfect for placing atop your head. They're a fabulous alternative to the traditional veil, or a great way to change your look for the reception. Choose a ribbon in a dress matching ivory or white, or be bold and use one of your accent colors or a pretty baby blue as your "something blue." Above, Bride's Head Revisited Satin Ribbon Headband, $199.

This beautiful piece has a slip out ribbon, perfect for switching to a different color after the ceremony, or changing to a black ribbon for your first night out as a married couple. Completely rewearable.

Deco Filigree Ribbonette, $199