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Bluefly Giveaway Winner!

Abby Larson — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:58:19 +0000

Guess what time it is? Well, yes. It’’s Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend which is AWESOME. But even more awesome is that it is finally time to announce the winner of the huge $1000 Bluefly Giveaway!

photos courtesy of Bluefly and Erin Hearts Court

We pored over the entries, loving each and every one of your favorite dress pics. Seriously good taste in you SMP readers. Although it isn’t too hard to find a keeper with Bluefly.

photos courtesy Bluefly and Aaron Delesie

So, without further ado…the winner of the $1000 gift to outfit their bridal party is (drum roll please), Amy! Amy’s said:

Since I have decided to allow my girls to choose their own dress for my Oct. wedding I asked one of my”friends -of -honor” (not having a maid of honor….how could I choose…just 3 bridesmaids I’m calling my friends-of-honor) to check out Bluefly and select her dress in a shade of gray/silver. Here was her choice. Exactly the dress I expected. It truly reflects her: classy, elegant, and simply beautiful. Plus she said, “what girl wouldn’t want a Vera Wang Dress”. Thanks Bluefly and SMP, this is such a great and generous offer. This will really help my budget as I was planning to pay for the girls dress as part of their gift sicne they all have to travel so far for the wedding.

Amy (June 24, 2009 at 7:51 am)

Thank you so much to everyone for taking the time to enter this incredible brand. We feel so honored to have partnered up with a team like Bluefly.

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Nicole Miller Sale at Bluefly is Up and Running!

Abby Larson — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:27:37 +0000

It’s time ladies!! We are taking a pause in today’s guest blogging schedule to remind you that today is a big day on Bluefly, as the Nicole Miller Sale has started with still in store dresses at ridiculously low prices. We’re talking bridesmaids dresses AND wedding gowns up to 60% off. It’s a little piece of heaven right here on SMP.

The sale ends tomorrow, but seriously, I wouldn’t wait. Head on over to the sale now, because the merchandise is flying out the door quickly and you want to make sure to get your little pickers on something completely fabulous.

Update…we are extending the big Bluefly Giveaway for one week (remember…$1000 big ones to outfit your maids!) so make sure you get your entries in!

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Wedding Style Tips from Bluefly’s Stylist!

Abby Larson — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:00:07 +0000

So, we finally broke the news that SMP and Bluefly are gifting one lucky bride a $1000 shopping spree to Bluefly’s new Wedding 2.0 site. Pretty awesome, right? Well, if you are like most girls, you need a little help making your way through the aisles and aisles of fabulousness.

Which is exactly why we’ve asked Bluefly’s in-house stylist, Tanesha Smith, to give us her best tips for outfitting your maids!

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Weddings are known for bringing out the narcissist in many a bride. Understandably so – it is your day after all, no? But let’s not forget the little people – you know, the bridal party!

Now more than ever, brides are breaking style rules (Knee-length! Color!), and taking their bridesmaids along for the ride. Your shared fabulousness is probably what brought you together in the first place, so let their style lights shine too. Besides, cookie-cutter quadruplets are so passé. That’s not to say your big day should lack cohesion, Miss…

Throw out a general theme such as ‘garden party’ or ‘navy’ and let them run wild. It’s a win-win. You get your “look,” and they get to feel like themselves. This may save everyone from the ol’ dreaded back of the closet crumpled memory of yore most bridesmaids dresses are destined to. Gathering dust and resentment as the years go by.

Take our Wedding 2.0 shoot for instance: Seemingly staid navy pops with punches of yellow and fuschia. Quirky d-i-y hair pieces up the personality quotient. Look the part for a sweet garden party in a pastel shade that compliments your skin tone or plays up your eyes. Carrie’s almost wedding in Sex & the City set the style bar for our shimmering jewel tones. Lastly, that whole no wearing black to a wedding thing? Scratch that – chic is chic, no matter the occasion.

The fact that none of the dresses are identical allows for more creative shopping. One may get her dress vintage shopping, while the other may snag a new designer dress at 40% off retail on Bluefly.com. Their personal style will lead the way… and free you from any “bridezilla” digs behind your back!

Fan Bluefly on Facebook to get more styling tips & find out about upcoming bridal party sales!

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Thank you so much, Tanesha! We are insanely jealous of your job but more importantly, we are insanely thrilled that you shared a little of your wisdom with us!

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Bridal Party Giveaway by Bluefly

Abby Larson — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:30:01 +0000

First, grab a cocktail. I know, most of you are working, so maybe just a fruity beverage. Then, sit down and take a deep breath. This next feature is going to absolutely thrill you, just might make you jump clear out of your chair and do a little happy dance.

Here’s the deal. The fabulous team at Bluefly is gifting one lucky bride $1000 to completely style her bridesmaids! Yep, you read that right. One thousand smack-a-roos to their new Weddings 2.0 online shop so that you can outfit your girls in the latest and greatest bridesmaids dresses and/or accessories. And, to make the deal even sweeter, Style Me Pretty is there to hold your hand and give you our own style tips and tidbits of advice along the way (if wanted of course).

With brands like Amsale and Badgley Mischka, Nicole Miller and Vera Wang…this giveaway really is a little piece of wedding heaven. Aside from the fact that your maids are going to LOVE YOU (thus, will probably forgive the bossy bride syndrome the day before the wedding), there really is such an incredible collection of dresses. Whether it’s a flirty frock for a fun, daytime soiree or a classic gown for an evening affair, there is literally the perfect dress for everyone.

If you can’t already tell, I am completely obsessed with Bluefly…seriously, I just spent $450 on dresses last night (eeek!).

So! To enter, head on over to Bluefly’s Weddings 2.0 shop and choose your favorite bridesmaids dress. Then come back here and let us know, with a link, which dress is your number one pick. We’ll announce a winner next Tuesday, June 23rd. Oh and don’t worry…if you’ve already dressed your maids, you can use the money to update your honeymoon wardrobe!

Participants who register for the contest will be automatically opted-in to receive future emails from Bluefly, but will have the option to opt-out after receiving emails.

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Oh and if you are interested in learning more about the Nicole Miller sale (up to 60% off) that we mentioned the other day, click right here for all of the fabulous details!

Stay tuned, we have something really special coming up next! Hint…it includes Bluefly and a certain stylist that we are obsessed with.

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Bridesmaid Dress Picks: Bluefly

Abby Larson — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:50:11 +0000

I am sure that you have all picked up on my love affair with Bluefly. It’s just such a fabulous invention…bringing the most amazing designers to the hands of us mere mortals. And some of you might know that they recently launched a wedding division, made especially for bridesmaids and guests who are looking for that perfect dress.

Well, I sorted through the options and have come up with my favorite Bluefly bridesmaid dresses. Now, Bluefly has mastered the art of the Little Black Dress so many of the options are black, but I threw in a few fabulously hued dresses to mix things up a bit. Oh and I tried really hard to keep the prices at $200 or under (some are a few dollars over).

Top Row: Black ABS dress, Pleated Vera Wang, Pleated ABS dress / Second Row: Straight ABS dress, Lavender BCBG dress, Lace Nicole Miller dress / Third Row:Yellow Vera Wang, BCBG Empire Waist, Pink Vera Wang / Fourth Row: Green Castle Starr dress, Black Simple Bubble by ABS, Gold Elie Tahari

With Bluefly, you need to make sure that they have all of the sizes you need before you place your order, as they carry a limited quantity of each dress. It’s a great way to have your maids buy a dress that comes with a pretty fun label (if you like that sort of thing which I don’t…okay, I’m lying, I love it).

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Little Black Dress Day 2, II

Abby Larson — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:00:32 +0000

This next board is absolutely gorgeous…

More to come throughout the day (literally every hour!)!

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Little Black Dress, VI

Abby Larson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:00:01 +0000

Our next entry in our Little Black Dress competition, “a rich, warm, monochromatic palette that allowed for a wide variety of textures and patterns and ended up being really drawn to the combination of African-inspired textiles and African-American wedding traditions…”

Shoshana Dress with Tortoise-Shell Detailing – from Bluefly.com / African bowls and Textiles – from Brides.com / “Jumping the Broom” – from GrlSixx on Flickr / “Kenya” Serving Utensils – from Zgallerie.com/ Rustic Buternut Squash Soup – from Brides.com

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Little Black Dress Five Ways, IV

Abby Larson — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:10:22 +0000

Now we’re pairing the Little Black Dress with a more rustic, kind of vintage look…

Little Black Dress by Nicole Miller on Bluefly, Flowers by Rebecca Thuss, Gift by Elizabeth Messina and Thayer Allyson Gowdy, Wine by Katie Moos

At first, I wasn’t sure if this look would work. Rustic and vintage usually go with warmer colors like chocolate brown, worn raspberry, soft yellow. But, the more I played with it, the more I fell in love with this palette. It’s very approachable, very simple but elegant. The black adds a touch of sophistication to a more natural style.

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Little Black Dress Five Ways, III

Abby Larson — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:20:17 +0000

I am loving the Little Black Dress paired with fuschia, red and pink…it could be my favorite look so far. It’s a toss up!

LBD by Nicole Miller on Bluefly, Flowers by Crimson and Clover, Invitations by Mr. Boddington’s Studio, Guitar and Florals by Oh How Charming!

Some people naturally go for blues and greens, I go for pinks and reds. I love this kind of Bohemian, Spanish look. It just reminds me of a really great party, filled with family and friends. A candlelit dinner, and a beautiful guitar playing in the background. LOVE!

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Little Black Dress Five Ways, II

Abby Larson — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:32:34 +0000

Okay, now take the same little black dress that we featured earlier, and pair it with lavender. How gorgeous is this palette…

LBD by Nicole Miller on Bluefly, Lavender by Brandon Vick, Invitation by Ceci New York, Purple florals by Rosenow

To me, this look is totally romatic, completely dreamy. It’s striking but in a really timeless way. What do you guys think…does it work?

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Little Black Dress Five Ways

Abby Larson — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:21:54 +0000

I am really excited about today’s post…so excited that I actually started working on it days ago which is a rare thing when you have a newborn! As some of your know, the FABULOUS Bluefly just launched their Weddings 2.0 site complete with a pretty killer array of bridesmaids dresses and accessories. Well, this got me thinking. How many different looks can one bridesmaids dress work with?

Take the Little Black Dress for example. Aside from the fact that your bridesmaids will love you, the LBD is such a classic look for your maids. One that you will always look back on as being incredibly chic, incredibly sophisticated. So for today, I thought we’d take the Little Black Dress and see just how many “styles” we can come up with!

The first is about as chic as it gets…the perfect LBD, paired with shots of green and white. It’s modern, it’s fresh and it’s so very “right now”…

Little Black Dress by Nicole Miller on Bluefly, Flowers by Crimson and Clover, Cake by Vanilla Bakeshop shot by Cheri Pearl, Girls by Trever Hoehne Photography

So much more to come!

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SMP Loves…Bluefly Wedding 2.0

Abby Larson — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:38:39 +0000

We are interrupting Pink Week to let you know about Bluefly’s brand spanking new Weddings 2.0 site!! Filled with perfect picks for bridesmaids, groomsmen and guests, the new site is beyond fab. And guess what…I am lucky enough to be a part of their panel of experts! So, needless to say, you really have to check out the new site and their flypaper blog just as soon as you can!

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Color Palettes Questions – An Accent For Navy and Sage Green

Abby Larson — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:27:15 +0000

It’s been so long since we tackled color palette dilemmas…and I thought it was about time! Throughout the day, I am going to be posting questions from readers who are having some color issues with the hopes that you guys can give your feedback and advice! At the end of the day, I will update with my own tips!

Let’s get to it!

From Ashley…I have finally decided on the colors of the bridesmaid dresses, navy which is accented with a light sage green sash. Now, I really would like to include an accent color to add a little more flare to this color palette. I was thinking something along the lines of pink…but I am beginning to think that pink may be way too many colors. I am tossing around the idea of ivory or white as the third and final color for our wedding palette. Is this an appealing color palette or should I stick with the simple two color scheme of navy and sage??

Abby’s Answer…Okay, I have to agree with the comments that suggested varying the hues of the navy and sage, rather than bringing in a different color. There is just something so clean and refreshing in a navy and green palette and if you bring in different hues, the palette will seem rich and textured…

Dress by Bluefly, Flowers on Brides.com, Table Setting on Rebecca Thuss, Ribbon by Jamn Glass on Etsy, Invitations by The Lettered Olive

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Yellow Color Pallete

Abby Larson — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:10:50 +0000

…Lots and lots of yellow. I have no idea why, but today, I am all about the yellow. Maybe it’s that Summer seems to be flying by, or that it just happens to be a perfect morning here in Boston. Whatever it may be, I am absolutely nuts for this pretty yellow palette. Particularly for an outdoors wedding, using the natural elements to add additional whispers of color.

Left Row: Photo by Rebecca Thuss, Flowers by Brides. Right Row: Lemonade on Brides, Dress on Bluefly, Favors by Rebecca Thuss.

Isn’t it funny how the colors that we love are often determined by how we feel that particular day? What is your favorite color palette today? Is anything just jumping out at you???

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