ramshackleglam:

Q. Hi Jordan,

I have decided to get married this spring in the yard of a beautiful country cabin. Picture mason jars…pictures clothes-pinned to twine…acoustic guitars…Chucks for the men. So I don’t know what to do for a dress. Also, I have practically no money to spend…I’m talking $200 max.

Any ideas or inspiration would be wonderful!

Lindsay

Q. That setting is so perfect for a romantic, casual wedding look. You can still do the long white dress, but with a few homemade touches and items pulled straight from your closet, you’ll look beautifully bridal for next-to-nothing.

Let’s take this Rebecca Taylor cotton gown as inspiration for the first look. A little country, a lot relaxed, and easy to pair with sandals for dancing or an updo for the ceremony.

1. Search vintage stores for a long cotton dress - I’ve also had luck finding beautiful satin-and-lace nightgowns at consignment shops for not too much money. Take the dress to a tailor and have it fitted and lined to give it a bit more weight (and to cover up any potentially see-through patches).

2. Try DIY-ing a lace or gauze sash (just fold a long rectangle of lace in half lengthwise and sew the edges together, turn inside-out to hide the seam, and finish the ends by cutting them into a sparrow-tail and then heat-sealing them or painting them with clear polish so that they don’t fray). Or buy a simple silver belt. That’s easier.

3. You can also pick up some trimming for the neckline for just a few dollars, or embroider the details yourself if you’re handy like that.

4. Finish with a few pretty touches like pave stud earrings, a sparkly hair comb, and whimsical flats.

Another idea: go for a Greek Goddess-y look that’s all cream and gold and dancing-in-the-forest.

1. Start with a basic white tank dress with a great silhouette (I found that Thakoon dress on sale for just $74).

2. Add simple extras like a single bangle, a romantic wrap, a tassel belt, gold sandals, and sparrow earrings that serve both as your Something Blue and as a beautiful symbol of safe return home.

3. None of the accessories pictured above is over $50, but I’m willing to bet that you already have sandals and a wrap, and you can DIY that sash with a simple trip to the trimmings shop (or just go for a braided gold leather belt - that’s easy enough to find). The earrings I think you should just go ahead and buy, because they’re fantastic…bringing your grand total to just a hair over $100.

A wedding-day outfit that lets you play in the leaves. Not too shabby.

Related:

What to Wear: Courthouse Wedding

What to Wear: Botanical Garden Wedding

Non-Traditional Wedding Dresses

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lightcomeshining:

Dear Tumblr Buddy, 

Thank you for the Mr. T Teapot. It is beyond amazing and I love it!  You are so thoughtful and seriously the best Tumblr Buddy ever.

Thank you so much!!

-Christina

ramshackleglam:

If you check out my personal style posts, you’ll notice a little something that pops up over and over (and over), and that something is this:

Reading my site is like playing Ugly Old Elastic Where’s Waldo.

I’ve gotten better at remembering to take my hairtie off my wrist mostly because at this point I’ve been reminded by so many photographers and stylists that a black piece of plastic with a big fluff of blonde hair knotted around it is not particularly pretty in photos, but still: wouldn’t it be nice if your hair elastic could arguably pass for jewelry, while still looking clean and minimalist when it’s being used for its primary purpose?

It would.

These are pretty great.

Also, at $34 for two (the white acrylic ones pictured above are my favorites), you’d better believe I wouldn’t be leaving the things strewn all over the house, so that’s a plus, too.

Click here for more pretty ponytail holders (thanks, My Online Memory!).

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fullcredit:

I really want this dress. 

That’s all. 

jaclynday:

Brandon has to beg me every Christmas/birthday/anniversary to give him some gift ideas because more often than not I simply say, “How about a Kindle gift card?” Or, “Let’s just go away for the weekend and that can be my gift.” But, while I think these are great ideas, he prefers a more specific list from which he can pick and choose.

Well, Brandon—here’s a specific idea for you! I love this chic little gold ring and the initial is the icing on the cake.

Jacquie Aiche Alphabet Letter Initial Waif Ring, $77

-ashleychristy-:

I just discovered the Pop! Disney toys. 

I  have never been into vinyl toys before, but I am in love.

I like them all, but I am especially in love with the villians.

maggie-may:

I am getting this bookmark!

dracosdilemma:

 Harry Potter Monopoly: Shown here is a representation of the Parker Bro’s board-game Monopoly in a theme of Harry Potter. This board-game was created for the non-profit use as a fan made token of appreciation and will remain as such. The images used were taken from various free websites including Harry Potter Wiki, and non-protected Flickr Images. Original graphics such as Quibbler and Daily Prophet are credit to Woop Studios, who were the graphic designers of the films series. Hope you all enjoy!

thedailywhat:

Tablet Cover of the Day: A Neverending Story-themed E-Reader cover from Etsy seller GrimcatProductions.

Have you always wanted to own a copy of The Neverending Story? Now you can! Modern digital book readers and tablets can holds thousands and thousands of books - truly a never-ending supply!

Hand-crafted from leather and suede, bound with filigree, and embellished with an AURYN. Luckdragon sold separately.

$58.95. Expected to ship out January 19th.

[geekcrafts.]

pleaseexcusethemess:

holyshirtsandpants:

vneckandacardigan:

this pillow. 

i am going to need this. and i’m going to need 3 more as gifts.