Friday's Chic Style Sheet: August 8, 2008

Patterns!

For a contemporary, hip and personal twist, I am a huge fan of the {careful} use of patterns-

Logos, monograms and motifs are pretty and should definitely still be incorporated where appropriate, but patterns can now be used in a myriad of ways.

Consider where you may likely start first-with paper or "announcement." Save the dates or developing your wed-site.

I'd like to suggest that those patterns may be similar, but not identical, to a pattern you may choose for the wedding. These patterns allow you to be a tad more whimsical and representative of your casual, every day style.

For the wedding, utilize these patterns to wrap vases (symmetrical shapes such as a square or cylinder work best) and conquer that "same old, same old" glass vase doldrums. Since the pattern will be bold in it's own right, use of monochromatic flowers with different textures look outstanding.

Use that pattern in fabric to create a back-drop for photographs, stationery, lighting...the sky's the limit for further personalization!

Love the patterns! Love the look!

**Stationery storyboard courtesy of "The Bride's Guide" by Darcy Miller**

You too can be a Wedding Planner...for Carrie Bradshaw!

This is the most exciting post about a contest I have come across...

The fine ladies at Southern Wedding Style Magazine {fabulous read, by the way!} have partnered with Bag, Borrow and Steal {you remember them from the Sex and the City Movie, don't you?!} for a great prize-

I hope you enter, and good luck!

Here is the buzz directly from them:

"We've partnered with the AMAZING {Bag Borrow or Steal} (the Netflix of luxury accessories!) for this exciting contest. {Bag Borrow or Steal} is featured prominently in “Sex and the City the Movie”. Jennifer Hudson’s character, as Carrie Bradshaw’s assistant, feeds her handbag addiction by borrowing luxury bags from {Bag Borrow or Steal}. The grand prize for this contest: $250 for your very own luxury rental! Choose from over 4,000 styles of designer handbags, jewelry, and sunglasses. They cover the gamut of great designers, including Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, YSL, Versace, Tory Burch, Juicy, and Coach. Borrow for a week or a month, or longer, and borrow for everyday or for your Big Day!
How to enter: Without giving anything away from the movie, leave a comment with your vision for Carrie Bradshaw's wedding. If you were designing her wedding, what would she wear, what would the flowers, favors, tables, bridesmaid's dresses, music, food, cocktails, etc be like? For bonus points, email us an inspiration board or pictures to go along with your design. If you send pics or a board, we will post them for all to see. Email them to [SATC at swsmag dot com]. Whether you've seen one episode or watched the entire six seasons 12 times through (I fall in the latter category), you can win this contest!
Deadline: July 4th.
Judges: Here's the exciting part-- the judges panel! Event guru, Sasha Souza, of {Sparkliatti}, Janie from {The Bride's Cafe}, Kathryn from {Snippet and Ink}, the ladies of {Elizabeth Anne Designs}, the {Bliss Event Group} girls, the {DC Nearlyweds}, and Maria from {Ritzy Bee} are all so excited to see your ideas! "