Inner Message Ring

By Natalie on January 29, 2009 in Wedding Inspiration  |  3 Comments

I don’t think anything can beat a wedding band like this.

Everytime you take it off, you’re reminded of the wonderful bond between you and your significant other. I know, I know. It sounds cheesy, but really.. it’s true!


via Yoon Jung Yun

Hair and Makeup Inspiration

By Natalie on January 20, 2009 in Wedding Inspiration  |  3 Comments

At first, I wanted to have long hair for the big day and after some time, I realized that it wouldn’t be reflective of who I really am so I decided I should find good short hair cuts that were classic but had a little cute “edge” to it.

For the makeup, I’m torn between the dark eyes or natural all around. Any feedback?

Hair


Charlize Theron, Premiere Women of Hollywood event


Rihanna Fenty, photoshoot

 

Makeup


Megan Fox, MTV Movie Awards


Hilary Duff, Blender Magazine


Charlize Theron


Charlize Theron


Cassie Ventura


Rihanna Fenty

DIY Thank You Cards

By Natalie on January 13, 2009 in DIY, Wedding Inspiration  |  0 Comments

This is a repost from an inspiration wedding website I visit religiously on a daily basis, Style Me Pretty. I thought this was really cute and could be turned into something more than Thank You cards, such as invitations or something along those lines…

Materials Needed:
1. Sewing Machine
2. Pinking Shears or Rotary Cutter
3. One piece of Ultrasuede fabric
4. Satin Ribbon
5. Coordinating Threads
6. Metal Ruler
7. X-acto Knife

    Instructions:
    Step 1: With scissors, trim ultrasued to 5.5″ x 8.75″. Cut a piece of coordinating ribbon to 20″ long. Align Ribbon to the center of the fabric lengthwise and pin about 3.5″ down from the top on the right side of fabric. Secure ribbon with a sewing machine. Fold bottom of the envelope up about 2.5″. Sew both sides shut with a sewing machine.

    Step 2: Measure .5″ in from the top center of the envelope. With an x-acto knife, cute a straight line through the fabric just wide enough to accommodate your ribbon. Measure .25″ up and repeat the same cut. Thread ribbon through slots.

    Step 3: Place a standard 4-Bar card in the envelope or download this template of cards and print out onto card stock on your home printer. Follow the instructions in the template on how to trim out.

    Step 4: Once the card is placed in the envelope fold top over and pull snug. Using pinking shears or ruler and rotary pinking cutter, trim each side to get the decorative scalloped edge. Make sure to do this step last so that the scallop edges line up. Snip ends of ribbon to points and tie in a bow!

    Make sure to visit Style Me Pretty for the step-by-step photos.

    Inspiration from Around the Interwebs

    By Natalie on August 13, 2008 in Wedding Inspiration  |  0 Comments

    I’ve been collecting wedding images from all around the internet, as the folks who are my contacts on Flickr will know. There has been a steady stream of centerpieces, party favors, ribbons, table settings, candy bars images flowing through my Flickr account. I apologize for not noting the photographer or source, as I was speeding through in desperate search of ideas that I neglected doing anything besides right-click + save. If you see your photo here, please let me know and I will give credit where credit is due.

    Centerpiece
    Centerpiece, perhaps, for the guestbook table

    Centerpiece
    Another centerpiece idea, it’s so beautiful