For those of you that don't know about the National Stationery Show, it's basically like the holy grail of everything paper. With the economy slowing down a bit, this year the trend is ALL about affordable luxury and Wiley Valentine is at the top of our must-see list. They are introducing their second Luxe book at the show and have been sweet enough to give us all a little sneak peek! More in just a few... [MORE]
I love it when the girls over at Wiley Valentine send us their new designs. Each one is always so fresh, so innovative...perfect for a bride that is looking for something a little bit modern, a little bit traditional. Their latest collection is all about approachable couture, designs that push the envelope of ready made and allow you to have something that is totally unique at a price that is totally doable. More from... [MORE]
One of our favorite Little Black Book Members, Gourmet Invitations, recently redesigned their website and added a slew of new portfolio designs. As I was feasting on each one of them, I became so excited about the unique ways that brides are adding personalization and charm to their affair. Take this ADORABLE library inspired invitation that Gourmet designed for example...[MORE]
I am SO excited to tell you guys that the fabulous Victoria of Milkfed Press has officially launched her wedding invitation line and in a word...it's scrumptious! Her designs are a little bit vintage, a little bit modern and all together gorgeous. In keeping with today's silhouette theme...check out this ridiculously cute design that Victoria crafted, along with the hugely talented lettering and illustration... [MORE]
And love doesn't really do it justice. Cheree and her beautiful invitations are one of a kind. The playful designs, the stunning color palettes, the innovation, the creativity...every bit of Cheree's work is pure gorgeousness. If you are ever in need of a little wedding pick-me-up, head on over to Cheree Berry's site and delight in all of the pretty eye candy. [MORE]
It's day three of our Ceci New York discount giveaway,50% off their fabulous White Label Collection! I am going to just get right to the chase...the winner is, Nairi! "Here is my attempt to beat all these other brides who are all probably trying to have a luxurious wedding on a not so luxurious budget. In these tough times, these... [MORE]
We are e-chatting with Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York today, who just happens to be jetting off to Thailand for her honeymoon as we speak. Lisa's work is the epitome of style and innovation, so of course, I love having her here. If you missed our first feature on Lisa's own invitations, it's definitely a must-read, but right now, we... [MORE]
Even though Lisa Hoffman, of Ceci New York, was hard at work designing and planning her own wedding...she still found time to write a guest blog for us all about the latest and greatest invitation trends. The energy that this lovely lady has is so admirable and I am thrilled that she is a part of Style Me Pretty! * * * The art of inviting is all about making your personalized statement - whether it's bold and glamorous... [MORE]
I am SO excited about today's post. By now, most of you are probably well aware of my complete obsessions with all things Ceci. The designer behind the fabulous brand, Lisa Hoffman, is one of the most innovative artists out there, crafting little masterpieces that reflect that bride and groom to perfection. Well, we are so thrilled to tell you that Lisa and her hubby... [MORE]
Today, we are featuring the brand spanking new designs by Wiley Valentine. The girls had such a great response to the custom work that we featured last month, they decided to create a select group of similar, ready made designs. And the result is all fabulous. This next suite incorporates a really popular yellow and charcoal color scheme and is all about a chic, totally fun style...
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I got an email from the oh-so-talented Kristen Nichols of Milkmaid Press about her FABULOUS new line of wedding invitations called Pearl. Here is a quick snippet from Kristen, as she sums it up so much better than I would... "Many people are being hit hard with the economy and trying to save where and when they can, so I thought why not launch a line of... [MORE]
Viola, of Chewing the Cud, is definitely the star of SMP today...with her chic approach to weddings, her thoughtful desire to work with brides in all budgets and her incredible sense of design. Her custom invitations literally make my heart skip a beat so when I heard that she was launching a line of flat printed, ready made designs for the style savvy bride on a budget, AND that she is giving SMP readers the exclusive sneak peek. [MORE]
So, if you are new to SMP, you might not know about my obsession with Chewing the Cud. Viola, the genius behind the brand, has been a Style Me Pretty staple...from her gorgeous DIY projects, her own fabulous... [MORE]
I was so excited to see that the Brown Sugar Design team recently updated their online portfolio with some pretty great new designs! You should head over and take a peek when you have a minute, as their work is just so so lovely. For me, and this is totally my own thing, I love the way that Brown Sugar approaches the more classic, traditional looks. The incredible scroll work paired next to fresh, modern typefaces...it's all... [MORE]
It's been a little while since I checked in with the genius that is elum. They always blow me away with their innovative design work and absolutely stunning letterpress. If you've ever been lucky enough to see an elum invitation in person, you'll know what I mean when I say that they are pure luxury. Even if elum is out of your budget, their... [MORE]