Lucky and Lovely Blog

Bridesmaids 101

melanie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:51:30 +0000

Let’s face it, we have all been there. A bridesmaid. Bridesmaids are your besties, who knows you better than your girls. They will be there with you every step of the way. It’s a big job. They are gift loaders, hand holders, shower throwers, emergency kit bringers, direction givers and they were around before you snagged the guy. Here are a few tips to pamper your maids right up to the big day.

1. Pop the question: I love these fun cards I found on etsy or use a creative DIY to pop the big question and ask the girls to stand up with you.

2. Dress Code: We have all personality and style. Let the girls show their stuff. Of course, you choose your color palette, but why not let the girls choose their dress style or shape. There are tons of great options for bridesmaid dresses at David’s Bridal that will add just the pop of pizzazz to your day.

3. Give thanks: Show you appreciate their efforts and support. A gift is considered proper etiquette for members of your wedding party. Get creative and make it part of the outfit. I found tons of gorgeous clutch bags on etsy or another fun idea is to treat everyone to a girl’s spa day complete with bubbly and treatments.

Scenes from the weekend

melanie — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:11:05 +0000

I had a whirlwind lovely weekend. Saturday snuggles, a brunch stella & dot trunkshow and an event with StudioWed. Then a pretty party trunk show at a darling boutique followed by an intimate trunk show at a friends new apartment. What did you do fun this past weekend?

Lovely Weekend: Spring is in the Hair

melanie — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:36:34 +0000

Isn’t she lovely? Spring is in the air and this blushing bride looks picture perfect for spring with her natural coif. As a natural girl myself, I know how elated many of you are to get the much coveted CurlBox this weekend..I love watching the videos of DIY styles. I must do my hair tonight and finish prep. I have a weekend of fun Stella & Dot trunk shows, a StudioWed wedding event and cuddling with my sweet family. What are you doing this weekend?

Stella & Dot: Fresh Picked Style for Summer

melanie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:48:32 +0000

Oh My! I am so so super excited. As all of you know, I am a stylist with the gorgeous jewelry line, Stella & Dot. So from your event to your brand to your personal fashion style, I can style you. I absolutely love this line of jewelry and I just had to post our gorgeous new look book with fresh picked summer styles. Every piece is so wearable, so special and fun. Our Chief Jewelry Goddess, Designer Blythe Harris is a creative genius and has infused so many fine details and stories into this truly special collection. I would love to know what is your favorite piece from our collection. Want to know more about Stella & Dot? Like my facebook page for more up to date press and specials. xo

Open publication - Free publishing - More look look

On the job: behind the scenes of a wedding stylist

melanie — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:52:08 +0000

Sneak peek of me on the job styling and making flowers for a gorgeous farm wedding in North Georgia. Carly, the bride knew exactly what she wanted : A Chic Southern Wedding complete with Southern Fried chicken, Bowties, Cotton and her favorite snack – Hot Boiled Peanuts. Carly’s family owns a beautiful property complete with horses, chickens and a main house that looks like its out of the pages of Southern Living. I can’t wait to share more images with you taken by the delightful and talented Cameron Freshwater Photography. It was a fun day for me and my right hand Eboné…but for now, here is a photo Eboné snapped of me in action…see the chandelier in front of the porta-potties? Love it!! Follow me and Eboné on Pinterest to see our current obsessions…xoxo

Style me Lovely Workshop: Photos!

melanie — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:06:55 +0000

March madness is finally over, thank goodness! I have just popped in to share some images of my Styling workshop last month, taken by the lovely Erin Brauer of Something Pretty Photography. I am so lucky to have wonderful friends, Tish from Elegant Event Sitters graciously hosted us in her sun filled studio, the always smiling Mao of Four Inch Fold provided us with farm tables and mismatched seating. I pulled out some grandma vases and my fav stock and ranunculus for a little floral touch. We snacked on Sonoma chicken salad sandwiches (a whole foods recipe), chips and chocolate chip cookies and sipped white sangria (delish) while we crafted. As you can see we had a wonderful time, crafting, chatting and getting to know each other. I think some future friendships and creative partnerships were formed that day! I do hope to see you at my next workshop coming up in May, just in time for Mother’s Day. Flower me lovely is open for registration now. Use the code “FLOWERMEGUEST” for a $35 ticket. xxooo

Flower me Lovely

melanie — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:13:35 +0000

Oh joy! Now I can blog from my phone! This should make things go a lot faster. I am so excited and super proud to announce my next workshop on May 6th “Flower me Lovely: A paper flower crafternoon”.

This workshop is for brides, stylists, event planners or anyone who loves entertaining! Enjoy a full afternoon with me as I show you my tricks and tools of the trade. This workshop includes snacks, a delicious cocktail, all project materials and tools, and lots of sweet surprises! In this workshop you will learn how to make:

• Gorgeous Crepe Paper flowers, corsage & boutonnierres

• Tissue Paper poms, peonies and poppies

• Giant Paper Roses

• Paper flowers from art paper, coffee filters & metallic papers

Winner of our Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway

melanie — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:59:19 +0000

Thanks to all the lovely ladies who entered our Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to Stacey Clarke! Please email me your information so I can have your dress shipped to you! Please continue to support our Sponsors and take a stroll on over to Shabby Apple. Enjoy!

Style Me Lovely : Inspiration

melanie — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:06:23 +0000

Ombre. Fringe. Geometric. Sparkle. This is what keeps me up at night. Inside my head is a constant running list of ideas, things to look up, things to design or look for for the Style Me Lovely workshop this Sunday. After I nailed down the design direction, I felt so relieved that I could focus my ideas and projects around one theme. Well, actually sort of four themes. So happy to share with you all. Atlanta lovelies, it is not too late for you to join us.

Lovely Giveaway: Shabby Apple Dress

melanie — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:12:17 +0000

How much are you loving the color blocking trend in women’s dresses these days? I am loving it and finding so many beautiful ways to wear it. Well, do I have a special treat for you. The fab ladies over at Shabby Apple are sweet enough to offer this lovely giveaway to one of my dear sweet readers! Our giveaway is for this darling “Block Party” dress. Isn’t that just the cutest little dress. I can see wearing this to brunch with the girls or for meeting your wedding planner for a tasting. This dress is cut for women with curves. The designers at Shabby Apple make the cutest vintage dress designs for today’s modern woman. Yes, that means you! Now, put that coffee down and enter today. Now for all you lovelies who don’t win the dress, there is something special for you. March your little sweet self on over to Shabby Apple and use this 10% coupon to get yourself something pretty. Use the code “luckylovely10off” at checkout to enjoy your savings for the next 30 days.

Contest ends Friday March 16th. To enter: “like” Shabby Apple on Facebook, then leave me a comment saying you did so”.

For additional entries: “like” Lucky + Lovely’s FB page, follow Lucky + Lovely on twitter, & tweet this blog post! Good luck to the winner!