Necklaces in the hair

I just came across this picture from a Dollface collection photo shoot and it's a great example of how to wear necklaces in your hair. On the left, Jamie is wearing the coin pearl necklace as a headband. All you need to do is use a few bobby pins to pin it in place. I think it looks great as a headband! Sasha is wearing the Luka necklace across her forehead. Again, we just used a few bobby pins on each side and it's very secure.

Best of all, you now have a necklace that you can wear long after you're married.

Custom Bridal Jewelry Design

I am so happy to be able to do custom work again! I have so much fun creating pieces for brides and coming up with ideas together. I’ve been doing a lot of it lately (above are a few examples) and I thought I would post about how it works.

First, you have to contact me! Don’t be shy – we get bored making the same things all the time, so I really do like to hear your ideas. Tell me things like when and where your wedding is and the general vibe, what your dress looks like and what you love about it, how you’re wearing your hair, and what you’re looking for. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, tell me that too. Also include any pictures you might have to help me get a feel for what you’re going for – dress pics, (you in the dress is even better!) hairstyles, etc.

So, once I get your email, I’ll respond with some ideas and probably ask lots of questions. We’ll go back and forth trading ideas and pictures until we’re on the same page and we have a clear idea of what the piece will look like. I’ll send you an invoice for payment, you place the order, and I get started making it!

Let’s see… frequently asked questions… Cost – the pieces will be in the same range as our current collections. Timeframe – I can work with you if you need a piece asap, but usually it takes at least 2-3 weeks. We’re coming up on the busiest time of year, so try to allow plenty of time!

Once I’m done, I send you a picture. At this point, we make any adjustments. We can change anything and we will until you love it! Then we send it off, you get married looking more gorgeous than ever, and we all live happily ever after.

London Calling

So, no, I didn't fall off the map this past week... I fell across it to London. What an amazing city. I can't wait to tell you all about the bridal trends going on over there. And to all of our fabulous UK brides -- Cheers!

More to come this week, including how to take a horrific looking bridesmaid dress and turn it into a totally wearable, dare I say... even couture looking? - skirt.

Plus, what I've learned about "fascinators" while in the UK. Love them. And you will too, once you know what they are.

And, oh yes, I found some AMAZING vintage pieces to use in upcoming vintage bride headpieces. I'm so in love with London.

Vintage Glam Bridal Hairstyles

If you're looking for a little hairstyle and makeup inspiration, why not take a look at the screen sirens of the past? These styles are timeless and would totally work on today's bride. Add a little hair ornament or clip and you're done. Above from left: Gene Tierney, Greta Garbo, Ava Gardner and Rita Hayworth, Greta Garbo again, and Clara Bow. So hot!

And of course, we can't forget about Audrey and Grace. I have the center Audrey Hepburn photo hanging above my desk.