April 2012 archive

Royal Wedding and the Plus Size Bridal Industry

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

Can you believe it’s been one year since Kate and William graced us with their royal presence and forever changed the bridal industry?   Kate and William had such a profound impact on the wedding industry.  They are the reason that so many wedding elements have been shifted to a more elegant, vintage and traditional [...]

{Giveaway} Dearest Mother Charm from John Wind Maximal Art

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, literally!! And I know if you all are anything like me I wait till the last minute for everything.  But not this year because I’ve got the best gift for you to give your mother.  This GORGEOUS crystal charm from John Wind Maximal Art. Pin Crystal Dearest Mother [...]

{Friday Find} Coral Plus Size Vintage Polka Dot Dress

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

Every plus size bride needs to have a go to dress for any occasion that might pop up, like a bridal shower, engagement party or just out planning her wedding.  And this Rita Vintage Polka Dot Dress is a must have from IGIGI!! {My fav place to shop} Pin Pin The Rita Vintage Polka Dot [...]

{Real Wedding} Trumpet Player and Color Guard fall in Love

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

The marching band will always have a soft spot in my heart.  Yes, I was a marching band member.  I played the clarinet, baritone and trumpet, of course not at all one time. LOL!  So when I got this amazing submission that included a trumpet player and color guard, I couldn’t wait to share it [...]

{Etsy Spotlight} Batter up!

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

Today’s post is baseball influenced! Enjoy! Custom & personalized engraved wedding gifts. Check out Engravingwiz! Pin Get your tickets! Invite Me creates alot of one of a kind invites and stationary for all occassions. Pin Unique wedding accessories and gifts from ArtistoCrafty. Pin AS SEEN ON DIAMOND AND PEARL AFFAIRS Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}Shafonne Myers is a [...]

{Engagement Session} Records, Graffiti and Love

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

I love engagement sessions when the couple are truly in their own element.  It makes the pictures seem so genuine.  And this session from +Raven with Jennifer and Russell is just that, genuine and true to the heart. Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Thanks to +Raven [...]

{Friday Find} Smell Amazing with Vera Wang Truly

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

From the gorgeous gown to your fabulous shoes, every plus bride wants to look amazing on their wedding day. But don’t forget about how you will smell.  Your perfume will linger well after you have talked to your guests and walked down the aisle.  Vera Wang Truly is thevembodiment of feminity and charm, this is [...]

{Jewelry Tip} Night on the town

By Shafonne Myers {Editor-in-Chief}

Fashion tip: when you want your formal wear to take the stage then your jewelry needs to take the back seat. When dressing casual, then spice up your jewelry. In this picture, our own jewelry/fashion contributor, Just Pearlz is wearing a silk sleek formal suit with a twisted Pearl necklace set. Pin   Pin Shafonne [...]