And the Award Goes To....

Loving everything fashion related, I of course watched the Golden Globe Awards last night.  Sadly, I can only recite the names of a handful of the winners, BUT I can tell you what all of the attendees were wearing, so sorry actors/actresses.  In my eyes if you can remember a page full of lines without having the script in front of you, and not sounding like a robot, you get my vote.  In my 'I can do anything' spirit, I secretly watch one of my favorite movies and picture myself playing that role.  Then I quickly am snapped out of that day dream when I realize ummm yeah my memorization skills are pretty sad.  Enough with my daydreams, onto the lives of the rich and the famous!

Last nights show and tell of gowns confirmed the predictions of what some of the hottest wedding trends in 2013 are presenting to be and I can't tell you how excited I am about these trends, as its like they were determined based upon my personal style. 

VINTAGE lives on again this year! 

Megan Fox in Dolce & Gabbana

Amy Adams in Marchesa

No, I am not a Megan Fox fan, however I will say she has great taste in men.  Well, at least one.  My hubby back in the day looked like her beau Brian Austin Green hahaha.  I do have to admit that she looked fabulous in her vintage inspired, lace Dolce & Gabbana blush gown.  And to boot, she just had a baby a few months ago!!!! You go girl!

And Amy Adams, WOW!!!  She stunned in her blush Marchesa gown.  The strapless trumpet dress features a soft lace bodice and whimsical tulle skirt. This was my FAVE gown of the evening. 

Are you seeing a trend?  Blush, lace, strapless and trumpet style.

This vintage inspired look once again graces the wedding design boards .  Lace, lace and more lace!  From gowns to table overlays, vases, candles and bouquet wraps to even the wedding cake.  It adds a soft, romantic layer to any color palette.  Feathers are no longer just being sported at bachelorette parties.  Used in moderation, feathers add a soft timeless look to headpieces, bouquets and centerpieces.  Same can be said for tulle and beads.  Old cars, jazz bands, chandeliers and china.  Oh how I would love to roam the streets of Paris in the 1920's!

Just PEACHY

Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta

 Another one of my absolutely fave gown's from the evening was Jessica Alba's Oscar de la Renta's silk faille trumpet gown from the PF13 collection.   And not to mention the sparkling $5.8 million Harry Winston diamond necklace. OH MY WORD, seriously, $5.8 million necklace!? I'm back to daydreaming again about being the lead actress in the next big hit!  I love how they added a little spunk with the retro fuzzy Roger Vivier clutch.

A hot new color for this year that is so complimenting to every skin tone and color palette is peach.  What I love about this color is that is so universal-- you can use as modern sophistication or as romantical chic.

The peach and corals add the perfect 'pop' in an otherwise neutral, vintage setting.The sparkling lights, draped above, give added depth and complete this vintage, romantic affair. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modern Sophistication

 Striking GOLD, Old Hollywood Style

Emily Blunt in Michael Kors

 Emily Blunt looked radiant in her fabulous gold studded lace Michael Kors gown.  She wasn't the only one that decided to rock a metallic.  Julianne Hough, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Conne Britton (Oh I just love her in the show 'Nashville'), Michelle Dockery, the list goes on and on.  

Gold used in moderation add's a striking pop of color to a neutral color palette.  No matter if you are a punk princess, southern belle or a hollywood glam gal, it will give you just the right amount of drama to set the tone for your special day!
 

Julianne Hough looked like a punk rock princess in her white Monique Lhuillier ballgown with an illusion neckline and sparkly gold embellishments.

Kate Hudson looked glamourous in her Sparkling, high-drama Old Hollywood black and gold Alexander McQueen gown.

 

The Southern Belle- Using a touch of gold elegance by layering with a plate charger

Traditional Elegance- Gold elegance brought out through the chair covers, vase and splashes in the centerpiece

Hollywood Glam Gal- Bold yet simple

  Dare to be bold

Gabby Douglas sequined chartreuse-hued Pamella Roland gown

Zooey Deschanel wore a glamorous red Oscar de la Renta.

Gabby Douglas and Zooey Deschanel (she cracks me up!) opted to hit the red carpet wearing a bold splash of color.  

Bold use of color in weddings is soo 2013. Its okay to wear those turquoise cowboy boots under your vintage tulle dress, its okay to wear a non white colored wedding dress, its okay to have a different colored bouquet for each bridesmaid or a different color centerpiece at each reception table.  

You know what else is sooooo 2013?  Mixing elements.  Its okay to mix an old wooden table with ornate chairs with chandeliers of different colors and materials dangling from above!!!

As a planner and your friend here is my one piece of advice that I want to leave you with today.  Think outside of the box!!!   There is no wrong or right when it comes to your big day except if you are doing what someone else envisions and/or wants you to!

xoxo

~Brandi, your chic wedding chick

New Year and Against My Will

 This is a test, this is only a test!  I consider myself to be a pretty tech savvy gal.  But in the years of owning businesses and through all of my creative journey's, I have never "blogged"....Gasp!! (insert shocked face here).  I honestly really don't know why as I love to talk and share my opinions, just ask my hubby =) 

One of my New Years Resolutions, to be completed by the end of February, was to  publish a blog page and actively post.  Umm yeah I may or may not be doing a happy dance in my living room right now as it's the 9th of January and here I am typing my little fingers away.  Sadly though, I did not drink 8 glasses of water today, which was another one of my resolutions/goals.  Hey, baby steps, I did drink 3 which is a huge improvement for me. 

                                                                                                           

I love the first of the year as it puts everyone into the mindset that its okay to restart, make changes, set goals and let go of negativity from the prior year.  My mentor spoke today about eliminating small lingering nuisances.   And no, she wasn't referring to my 4 year son that is a maniac.  So this afternoon I moved the empty boxes in my garage that I am forever tripping over when I get out of my car to the basement and I went through my kids closets and removed all of the clothes that they have outgrown or that are out of season.  These tasks may sound so minute and silly, however I won't be thinking about and cursing at the boxes anymore.  And dressing the kids in the morning is going to be so much easier.  What lingering nuisances do you have in your life right now that would take no time at all to rid of?  And no, it can't be a living being!!!  lol 

YAY I am survived writing my first blog!!  I promise my posts moving forward will be wedding related, I'm pulling together all sorts of wedding trends 2013 eye candy.  Thanks for bearing with me as I overcame my fear. 

xoxo,
Brandi your chic wedding chick