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Get this $2,000 wedding gown for only $600! What a steal!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Looking for the perfect wedding gown? You may have just found it. Check out this stunning wedding dress by Maggie Sottero:

I’m sure these photos don’t even begin to do it justice. For $600, not only do you get the dress (size 4), but you also get the veil and head piece as well. The veil is cathedral-length with rhinestones and the head piece is all rhinestones.

Everything has been worn only once and is still in brand new, pristine condition. She’s looking to get rid of this ASAP. If you’ve looked at wedding gowns, you KNOW this is a stellar deal.

If you’re interested or want to learn more, simply leave a comment here with the best way to reach you. Or message me at becomingmrsdial at gmail dot com. I’ll help you get your hands on this gorgeous gown!

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Need a stylish bachelorette dress or a lovely honeymoon outfit? Heylee B.’s got you covered.

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

It’s 3 days until the wedding and thankfully all my shopping is done! (With the exception of a pair or two of flip flops. I still need a cheap pair of those.)

With the help of Heylee Harris-Achten, makeup artist, wardrobe stylist and owner of Heylee B. – an amazing clothing boutique here in Franklin, my fashion needs are covered…at least for the next few weeks.

Check out this adorable little tank top I purchased for the honeymoon:

It has removable straps and is just so darn comfortable. A dress I purchased recently is this wonderfully soft brown little number:

Bridesmaid Megan was here when I tried on this dress and we both agreed it fit like a glove. I just love all the detailing and I have a pair of brown heels that will go with it perfectly.

One of my favorite things about Heylee is her flexibility. She is a one-woman show. You can set an appointment with her and get her full attention as you browse through her pieces. Heck, depending on where you live (and how lucky you are ), she may even be willing to pull your size in all of her pieces and bring them by your place so you can try them on in the comforts of your own home. Talk about fantastic customer service!

Don’t live in Franklin? No problem. Heylee updates the Heylee B. Facebook Fan Page with every new shipment! If you see something you like, email her and you can make shipping arrangements!

Her prices are affordable and you’d have to look long and hard to find these designers and brands elsewhere. Heylee only selects unique pieces to carry in her boutique and she only gets a few of each one, so if you see something you like, act quickly!

Heylee, it’s been such a joy getting to know you throughout the past few years. Philip and I just love spending time with you and Jake. Thank you for being my go-to gal when it comes to selecting unique pieces for my wardrobe. We’re looking forward to seeing ya’ll Saturday!

Friends, make sure you become a fan of Heylee B. on Facebook! Everything you’d need to get in touch with Heylee is on that page. Make sure to tell her Krista sent you!

XOXO

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A miracle happened tonight…

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

I abhor shopping for swimsuits. Absolutely hate it.

I’m oddly proportioned…and I don’t believe in spending a lot of money on swimwear. That criteria alone greatly reduces options.

Thankfully the water gods were looking out for me tonight as I was looking for a new swimsuit for our honeymoon. As I was browsing through a sea of swimsuits at Dillards…the one and only swimsuit in my size, a flattering color against my pasty white skin and remotely in my budget actually fit…and looked great! If you’re a woman, you know what I’m talking about. Typically it takes me an entire day of wading through swimsuits to find the perfect one. This took less than an hour!

It’s a coral Kenneth Cole tw0-piece with ruffled detailing. Check it out:

Sorry for the poor lighting. I had to share my cute find with you and this was the best I could do for tonight. I’m off to catch some zzzz’s. We’re less than 10 days away from our big day! Still a few details to wrap up…stay tuned! I’ll be posting more tomorrow!

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Philip’s sapphire Bohemian glass cufflinks are pretty darn cool

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Philip’s cufflinks came in last week. There’s a pretty neat story behind them.

According to the Kent Wang website where he purchased them, the buttons are made of glass and came from a shop in Bohemia that sold buttons to high couture designers in France. Apparently the shop was seized and shut down by the Germans when the Nazis occupied Czechoslovakia in 1939. The buttons had been in storage until Keng Wang acquired them.

How COOL?! I just love that this little piece of history will be a part of our wedding.

Oh Philip. *sigh* You’re so stylish. And I’m so lucky.

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Second time around: Nashville consignment boutique features lovely bridal gowns & accessories

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Thanks to a tip off from Natosha (aka Little Spoon) over at Big Spoon, Little Spoon, I just learned about a lovely consignment shop called Second Time Around located just north of Nashville in Hendersonville.

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The store boasts having one of the largest selection of consigned bridal gowns in the area. They also offer lovely pieces for bridesmaids, mothers and flower girls.

I love the idea of taking something older, used and loved and re-making it into something new and beautiful. While I already have my gown selected (my mother’s!) and we’ve already chosen beautiful bridesmaids dresses, I’d still love to check this place out for inspiration. (They apparently have a rockin’ line of formal wear.) Check it out by clicking here.

AND…don’t forget to sign up to win free photography from Melissa Hayes!!