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While looking images for a post about my wedding that I wrote for my other blog, I came across these super cute shoes!  Designed by Lela Rose especially for Payless, the Unforgettable Moments collection is really cute and super-affordable!   There is a wide range of choices for color if you want to dye them, too!  My favorite ones are the Nathalie, only $45 (Edit: sold in an undyeable variation on payless.com for $24.99).

Which pair is your favorite?

In my blogosphere this week, you’ll find LOADS of eye candy.  I strongly urge you to click the clinks to see all the wedding goodness.

• Calligraphy by Lettergirl. I’m loving all the calligraphy alternatives out there.  Just fell in love with Lettergirl’s styles.  Check her out HERE.

• Wedding of Sydney & Jeremy, as photographed by Punam Bean. I love the serene location and the casual vibe of this wedding.  See the blog post from Punam Bean HERE.

• Wedding of Satchel & Harmony as photographed by Birdsong Photography, found on Polkadot Bride. This couple had a kissing theme and everything was so simply beautiful.  See more HERE.

• Wedding of Danielle & Glenn as photographed by Natalie Moser. Totally dying for this couple’s chic, rockin’ style!  See more HERE.

Someone tweeted recently about the bridesmaid selections at online boutique Ruche. I went to check it out and opened a whole world i never knew existed… think Anthropologie meets Urban Outfitters, except AFFORDABLE! I realize “affordable” is subjective term, but for a mother like me who literally lives paycheck to paycheck, affordable actually means “cheap.” So imagine how excited I was to discover vintage-inspired fashions that even I can buy!  Just a few of my favorites…

My friend Clane Gessel sent over some images from super-cool Krista & Uryah’s 20s-inspired wedding!  You’re going to love this couple’s style!

How amazing are these photos?!  You definitely want to go to Clane’s blog to see more!

Recently I asked style maven Tiffany of I Am Style-ish to share some tips about fall fashion and style in general.

How would you classify your style? Classic with a modern twist

What are you favorite black pumps under $100? I don’t own any pumps under $100.  I believe black pumps are investment shoes.  With that said, my favorite black pumps are my Louboutin Insectikas.  You can see them here.

It’s obvious shoes are your weakness, but on what else do you splurge and when do you prefer a bargain? I always splurge on handbags because I consider those investment pieces as well.  I totally get my bargains on tops.  I don’t mind buying cheap tops because you can always make them look more expensive than they are with a nice pair of jeans or a skirt and some fun accessories.

What are your tips for transitioning a summer wardrobe into fall? Layers!  I love taking my summer dresses and adding tights and sweaters and scarves over the top.  You can wear everything from the summer into the fall except for shorts.  I tend to just keep shorts in my summer wardrobe.

Any fall staples every wardrobe should contain? Tall boots.  I think they make any fall outfit look great whether worn with tights, leggings or skinny jeans.  Scarves are the easiest way to accessorize during the fall so I always stock up on brightly colored or patterned ones.

I read an article in the August issue of InStyle about breaking style “rules.” The article listed rules you should break and ways to do so.  Included was “Glittery jewelry is meant for the evening,” “You can’t wear denim on denim,” and “Wear open-toe shoes only in the summer.”

What are your favorite rules to break, and how do you do it? I’m totally in favor of mixing brown and black or navy and black with outfits.  If you are wearing a black dress, add a navy cardigan for a subtle hint of color.  I think it works really well!  If you are wearing a brown dress, try it with black tights and black pumps for a sleek look.  Wearing gold and silver jewelry together is also one of my favorite rules to break.  I love the look of mixing gold and silver bracelets on one arm.  Oh and you can totally wear white after Labor day!  I’ll be rocking my white blazer throughout the fall and winter!

I hope to get some blogging done on my day off tomorrow, but for now, a few things to show you!

Just discovered The White Dress Shop.  Check out the site and blog.  Loving for this new top!

My friend, photographer Lori Barbely is launching her new site and logo today!  Go check her out!  Love that gal!

View Master invitations… WOW.  Would love to do something like this!  How amazing.

Brideface, the authority in wedding makeup, is giving away a NARS makeup set, a $100 value!

Head over there and enter.  There are 6 ways to enter, and lots of good reading and browsing to do on the blog!

Gonna make this simple.  Great style + Sweet Details + Rockin’ Reception = Unforgettable Wedding!

Definitely head over to the fabulous Hugh Forte’s blog to see more!

What?!  How smokin’ is this couple?!  Anyone else have the sudden urge to put on some tunes and dance around your house?

Dance Day Sunday, Governor’s Island, by The Sartorialist

If you told me you saw a wedding with a bride in jeans, I would have immediately pictured a backyard redneck hoe-down.  That would be me being ignorant.   Of course in this age of anything-goes weddings a bride can wear jeans and be chic, stylish, and classy!  I don’t know what I was thinking.  Now I totally want to get married in jeans.  This gal looks HOT!

Photos by Heather Thorne

Jeans by Rock and Republic, custom stingray cowboy boots, and blouse by Tadashi.

Check out the full blog post, full of fun wedding details, at Southern Weddings!