Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween my lovelies!

Enjoy!

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Tuesday Shoeday | Jimmy Choo Wedding Shoe

Hello Lovelies!

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Happy Tuesday! How absolutely lovely are these Jimmy Choo wedding shoes!?!? I know!

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Shirin and JR's Real Wedding in NYC's Capitale

Love this wedding submitted by Jen Yuson Photography!
Here is more from Jen Yuson Photography: The wedding day was such a beautiful and international affair. Shirin’s family and friends came from all over to be a part of their ceremony at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in Soho: India, London, North Carolina while JR’s big Italian family came representing the Tri-State area. What a lovely wedding in Capitale!

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Friday Frocks | Bridal Market Snapshots & Favorites

Hello Lovelies!

Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing some of my snap shots and favorite wedding dresses for the 2013 runway season. I took these at the bridal market runway shows. Hope you enjoy!

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Thursday Trend Day | Wedding Hair up do from the Monique Lhuillier 2013 Bridal Runway | Rope Braided Chignon

Hello Lovelies!

Today I'm featuring a close up look and "how to" on the oh so pretty updo's shown on Monique Lhuillier's 2013 bridal collection. Ever so chic and pretty this gorgeous hair Kérastase Paris created at show is so wearable too.

The lead stylist was Brandon Yamamoto from Kérastase Paris and below is a how to:

Step 1 - Create a deep side parting on the left side of the head. Prep hair with Mousse Substantive at the root through ends. Scrunch product through for even saturation.

Step 2 – Blow dry product into hair while scrunching through to create a beachy, loose texture. If hair needs additional hold, spray Lotion Densitive through the ends and blow dry.

Step 3 - On each side of the front, create a rope braid and loosen by holding one strand and pushing the other up. Using and elastic fasten both braids right above the occipital.

Step 4 - Take 1 inch section from nape area leaving the center section of hair out. Fasten each side together just below the previous elastic.

Step 5 - Create another rope braid with the remaining ends of the hair and tuck the ends through hole between the head and the first elastic. Pin to create a loose chignon. Finish with Double Force Control Ultime.

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Bridal Market | Monique Lhuillier bridal 2013 preview | Video of final walk

Hello Lovelies!

I can't believe all the beauty I have for you today :) after seeing first hand the runway show for Monique Lhuillier's latest 2013 collection I just had to share this video I took of the final walk through.

Enjoy!

 

Tuesday Shoeday | Hearfelt Wedding Shoes

Hello Lovelies!

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Today I'm featuring this uber cute idea to send a heartfelt thank you to your bridesmaids! This bride decided to write a heartfelt (literally) message at the bottom sole of their bridesmaid shoes. How cute is that?! What do you think ladies? Good or bad idea?

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Claire Pettibone Fall 2013 Video of Final Walk Through | Bridal Market with Lela

Hello Lovelies!

Still swooning over all the pretty that I saw in the Claire Pettibone runway show. She featured her latest wedding dress designs for Fall 2013 and I was up close and personal to get this video out to you! It's a sneak peak of the final walk through of her show. I loved all the bohemian and romance of the show and I couldn't get enough of all the pretty embroidered details and lovely soft colors.

Enjoy!


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Thursday Trend Day | Makeup Looks from the Fall 2013 Reem Acra Bridal Runway

Hello Lovelies!

Still swooning over all the pretty that was bridal market this year and today I am featuring a behind the scenes look into the makeup that was created for the Fall 2013 Reem Acra Bridal Show.


Bobbi Brown’s team created a glowing beauty look befitting of a bride for the Fall 2013 Reem Acra Bridal Fashion Week show. To balance the Old World elegance of the gowns, complete with lace and beading, the makeup look was fresh yet romantic.

FACE
“Perfect & Even Skin”
·       The flawless complexion was created with NEW Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF 15. Perfect for the bride who needs long-lasting makeup.
·       The classic Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick was used for any last minute touch-ups. A must-have for the bridal makeup bag.
·       The face was finished off by contouring the cheeks with Bobbi Brown Blush in Nude Pink.
EYES
“Soft & Romantic”
·       An all-over sweep of a neutral eye shadow, like Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Ivory used here, set the base for a soft look.
·       A Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush was used to gently apply NEW Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Ballet Pink into the crease of the eye.
·       Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara gave a dramatic finish to the otherwise subtle look.
LIPS
“Rich Color & Subtle Shine”
·       Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Pale Mauve gave lips a rich color combined with a creamy shine. The hydrating formula is perfect for an all day wear with lots of photos in between!

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NYC Grab The Gown Event with Wetv and Loehmann's this Friday in Chelsea

With gowns originally priced from $1000-$11,000 and now with this event priced at $149.99-$999.99 this is sure to be a great event! Visit Loehmann's website for more info. Good Luck!

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Happy Tuesday Shoeday | Crystal Wedges anybody?

Crystal Wedges by Aruna Seth

Hello Lovelies!

I am still in a whirlwind from all the pretty that is bridal market and will post my experience of seeing all the new bridal fashion very soon. But today is Tuesday and we know what that means shoes! I had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Aruna Seth during market and she is just so lovely in person. Her new collection is coming soon but today lets all just ooh and aaah over these crystal wedged wonders!

Enjoy!

Briana and Robert's New York Rustic Wedding | A Real Wedding In New York's Brotherhood Winery

Love this wedding submitted by the lovely Photography by Kimberly Coccagnia of Briana and Roberts wedding in Brotherhood Winery! So rustic chic! Love the sage and pinks used through out the wedding including the lovely cake and the grooms tie and florals, so pretty.

Details:

Caterer:  Lolas Catering

Event Planner:  Ali Barone Events

Floral Designer:  Diana Gould

Cake Designer:  Lulu Cake Boutique

Makeup Artist:  Cati James Hair and Makeup

Event Venue:  Brotherhood Winery

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Happy Friday | Go have a cupcake :) | plus Bridal Market 2012 Begins

Hello Lovelies!

Happy Friday, today starts what we in the bridal industry call, Bridal Market! It's bridal fashion shows galore! And we get to have a close look at all the new wedding dresses that will be coming out for the new season before they hit the stores. So excited to share with you all the new trends and latest wedding dresses!!! And this year we are having more behind the scenes images and interviews to share. Including a behind the scenes with Gina Karlsson, the Editor of the new Platinum Weddings Magazine coming out soon for New York! More on that later this week. And of course if you cannot wait for our blog to post the latest trends follow me on instagram (user:LelaNewYork) and twitter for your own front row seats to bridal market and the latest runway shows.

So with all the mayhem of bridal market and running around from show to show sometimes it's nice to take the time out and eat a cupcake. Ha! I got this one from Pinterest. Click the link for the recipe.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

 

Catherine and Pardeep's Real Wedding in Brooklyn

Hello Lovelies!

Today I am featuring a real wedding submitted by Photography by Kimberly Coccagnia.
Love all the romantic images, the details and the Brooklyn bridge in the background!
Oooh and how about that gorgeous hair piece!?

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Christina and Joseph's Real Engagement Photo Shoot at South Street Seaport

Hello Lovelies!

Today I am featuring this lovely engagement shoot submitted by Angelica Criscuolo Photography.
Here is more from Angelica: There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but Christina and Joseph were just meant to be that when both decided to try various dating sites, they found each other on PlentyofFish.com! Christina made the first moved and sent Joseph a message. They decided to meet up after a couple of email exchanges and see where it goes. Over gelato and some drinks, Joseph couldn't help but enjoy this beautiful woman's company with her bright eyes, sun dress, and sweet and laid-back personality. What more can an English teacher want? They has so much fun that the even when the bar closed, they went to enjoy each other's company sitting in a car listening to New Kids On The Block and continued to chat until sunrise. Joseph believed that Christina must have fallen in-love with him that night. Not because they had a great date, but because he knew all the words to the New Kids On The Block album. During a Lake George get-a-way, Joseph had planned to take Christina out to many outings and propose. After many attempts and worrying to make sure the ring, which was her grandmother's ring, was still in his pocket, he finally found the voice to propose. They were on their way to dinner and Christina stated they had to go since she was hungry. Well, Joseph decided he had to ask soon since according to Cosmopolitan, if you ask a woman her hand on an empty stomach they probably would say "no" so he started with some sweet words. Well, he attempted to anyway, but stated instead that they shouldn't go out that night as boyfriend and girlfriend. This was a shock to Christina. Joseph recovered and got down on his knees and simply stated the words many women probably can't remember since they are mostly in shock...and Christina was definitely in shock! She said "Yes" with tears of joy. Of course Christina forgot her hunger and proceeded to call all her friends and family to tell the good news.

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Tuesday Shoe Day | Glitter Gold

Hope you lovelies had a lovely weekend!
Here is some glitter gold shoes for your viewing pleasure.

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Happy Food For Thought Friday | Quotes and Sayings that make you smile

I can't believe it's 80 degrees outside! What a lovely way to start the weekend and if you are getting married even better!

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Thursday Trend Day | Savannah Boxed Wedding Invitations by Lela New York | Tiffany Wedding Invitations

 

Hello Lovelies,

I wanted to give you a closer look onto our latest boxed invitations in a pretty tiffany aqua color with an oatmeal colored bow. These luxury wedding invitations were created for a beautiful Savannah wedding. Hand drawn Spanish Moss trees were included in the letterpresses invitations and the crystal and bow added a touch of elegance. Love these!

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Darci and Ben's Coney Island Engagement Photos

Hi Lovelies!

I'm so loving this engagement photoshoot submitted by the uber talented Photography by Kimberly Coccagnia. It so colorful and retro at the same time with such fun moments that were captured. It looks like the couple really enjoyed themselves in Coney Island. What a great idea!

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Southern Hospitality | Wedding Inspiration in Aqua and Oatmeal

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Hello Lovelies!

Today I am sharing with you some lovely Southern Hospitality! Well in the form of wedding inspiration of course ;)  I love destination weddings especially when they are in such lovely locations as Savannah, Georgia where the couple is surrounded by such lovely scenery. So today I am featuring some pretty wedding inspiration in aqua and oatmeal and featuring our recent luxury wedding invitations that we created for a Savannah wedding to go along with it. Hope you like it!

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