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Ellen von Unwerth | A Study in Vintage Erotic Femininity

I love that the women Ellen von Unwerth photographs embody the sex symbols of years past like Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield...


I mostly respond to her black and white photos versus her color photography, the stark black and white just pops more! Her subjects are portrayed in very sexy settings, but kind of reminds me of when Bettie Page was breaking down barriers and walls in the 1950s with fetish photography, there's still some cuteness, some cheekiness to them.



FOR THE BRIDE: Pearls With A Starfish Twist



This is so beautiful. Available at Kirakira Jewelry.

Help Us Help Dress for Success! You Could Win $500



Come on & Help The Bridal Wishlist win the Best Wedding Blog Award and DC Dress for Success! You could win $500!

We really need your support to help us win $500 for our favorite charity. Our favorite charity here in DC is Dress for Success. The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.


So vote for us at Perfect Bridesmaids Dresses and help us give Dress for Success a much needed $500! When you vote you will also be entered to win $500! One person will be selected at random to win! So we all win! We thank you in advance.

FOR THE BRIDE: Erin Gallagher's Deal of the Week



Okay. Erin Gallagher has lost her mind! This gorgeous necklace is $15.00. Get her special weekly deal on her web site.

FOR YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION: Je t'aime - Spreading the Love



I love the idea of leaving one of these notebooks on each of your reception tables so that your guests can write you congratulatory notes. It would be great to go back and read all of the well wishes. This adorable small notepad is available from Quotes and Notes.

Vintage 1950s French Perfume Advertisements

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These vintage French advertisements for perfumes from the 1950s are so lovely and pretty. They would be amazing to frame and put in your bathroom or dressing room.

You can find great vintage perfume advertisements on Etsy and on Ebay!

Image Credits: All vintage ads are from Ondiraiduveau Flickr.

We Need Your Support! Vote For Us In The Best Wedding Blog Contest!!!!



Come on & Help The Bridal Wishlist win the Best Wedding Blog Award and DC Dress for Success! You could win $500!

We really need your support to help us win $500 for their favorite charity. Our favorite charity here in DC is Dress for Success. The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.


So vote for us at Perfect Bridesmaids Dresses and help us give Dress for Success a much needed $500! When you vote you will also be entered to win $500! One person will be selected at random to win! So we all win! We thank you in advance.

FOR YOUR FLOWER GIRL: Cutesy Cutesy Flowery Headbands



This is beyond adorable. Isn't this the sweetest thing that you have ever seen. So just imagine how cute your flower girl would look in one of these fab headbands. Love it. Available at Something Sweet Bowtiq.

Cheap Vintage Finds Under $50

If you feel like you've needed to tighten your purse strings even tighter but still want to look fantastic and vintage chic, we've picked out a bunch of one of a kind vintage clothes, accessories, and jewelry all under $50.00 from Adorevintage.com!


Top Vintage Picks Under $50.00
1.] Satsuma Skirt, $28
2.] Day at the Fair Skirt, $46
3.] Arizona Rose Scarf, $12
4.] Dew on Ferns Cuff, $18
5.] Expedition Necklace, $16
6.] My Little Poppet Hat, $32
7.] Stable Trellis Loafers, $36
8.] Roam and Wander Dress, $48
9.] Hybrid Flowers Top, $36

Press & Love: Adorevintage featured on Cellardoor Magazine, Winter Issue


The front cover and back cover of the new Winter Issue of Cellardoor Magazine features the vintage 1960s Russian Folktale Coat, vintage 1940s Feathered Sunset Hat, and the vintage 1960s Zooey inspired Green Tea Cake Dress peeking out from the coat.


The back cover also features coats from Adorevintage! The vintage 1930s Autumn Equinox Coat, and the vintage 1960s Black Forest Coat.

Vintage Inspired Places | Home Office

I often wish I had my little own space to do all my work and these lovely vintage inspired home offices have got me a bit green with envy! So inspiring!


I love that mix of modern meets industrial meets vintage. When I say vintage, I usually refer to a more feminine look and not just something that is older. And for industrial, to me it is more masculine. Maybe I can say I like very androgynous rooms?

Casual Wedding Dress

casual-wedding-dressWhether it is a beach wedding or on a boardwalk, a casual wedding dress is just the thing to wear. Although these locations may dictate informality, there is no reason why a bride should wear drab frocks on the most momentous event of her life. Casual can still be modish and smart. Typically, casual events in these locations are more relaxed and provide a comfortable ambiance to them.
casual-wedding-dressA casual wedding dress can be made from flowing fabrics because they drape well and don't cling to the body. They are also easier to clean and are unlikely to wrinkle. Casual fabrics like linen, cheesecloth, cotton crepe or silk jersey can be worn in these occasions. Chiffon is a light, breezy, and graceful fabric that a bride can wear to her wedding. With the right style and just the right amount of embellishment, it will certainly set off a glowing bride's splendor. Well whatever you will feel most comfortable in. Also, don't invest in cheap fabrics, or else you'll spend the entire day itching!
casual-wedding-dressGo look around local bridal shops and vintage stores to see if you can find anything you like. Try a few dresses on and take note of the manufacturer or designer when you find one you like. Go online to see if you can find the same wedding dress at a cheaper price. Always consider both online and offline bridal stores and compare prices.
casual-wedding-dressSince you're buying a casual wedding dress, you should keep the accessories simple. The accessories are supposed to complement the dress, not overshadow it. Don't go with an overly long veil (if you have to have one), keep the jewelry to a minimum, wear simple, yet classy shoes, and don't go overboard with the bouquet. Many brides choose to keep their hair down and relaxed at a casual wedding.

Vintage Fashion Reel | 1960s Paris Fashions


This delightful little video shows fashion trends and styles from Paris designers in the early 1960s. Don't you just love the narrator's voice? "The cost? Well, that's a horse of a different color!"

Affordable Wedding Dress

affordable-wedding-dressIt is true that no matter how much money you spend on your big day, the wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. For the person who is in tight budget, holding an inexpensive but perfect wedding ceremony is not impossible. The first thing is to choose an affordable wedding dress. Yes, here are some useful tips that can teach you how to save money on choosing a wedding gown.
affordable-wedding-dressTo start with, you can do some research on local bridal stones. There are many bridal dressing shops for you to check out. Compare the price among them and select the right stone that provides affordable price. You can certainly find your favorite one within the range you can pay. The second-hand store is also a good place to choose an inexpensive dress. Many people are likely to sell their wedding dresses after wedding ceremony. These dresses are usually worn only once and look the same as new ones. You are sure to find a dress which is suitable for you. And you can also afford the price.
affordable-wedding-dressThink outside the box and go shopping at the mall and hit department stores (and all the regular stores in between. They may not have traditional wedding dresses, but they have a lot of elegant gowns and some of them will be the traditional white dress. Take a look and keep your eyes open for sales just after holidays, seasons change, prom, and homecoming. Also hit their websites to see if they have any other selection.
affordable-wedding-dressMany brides are likely to wear the wedding gowns which were worn by their mothers or grandmas. They think it's a good way to respect love. Meanwhile, it's also a good way to save your money on buying a new wedding dress. What's more, your mother or grandma will be very happy that you like to wear the gown she has worn.

Modest Wedding Dress

modest-wedding-dressModest wedding dress don't necessarily come in plain, boring designs. Of course your dream is to find the perfect gown, but holding to that ideal doesn't mean spending a fortune either. There are many modest wedding dresses available that are not only affordable, but beautiful too if you know where to look for them.
modest-wedding-dressThe dress of your dreams may be extravagant and expensive, but it may not be realistic for you to spend that much. Listen to your conscience when it's telling you to look for modest wedding dresses within your budget. But you don't need to worry that you won't be beautiful on the day of your wedding. There really are so many ways to find affordably priced wedding dresses that will make you shine on your wedding day.
modest-wedding-dressBefore even going to browse modest wedding dress, it's probably a good idea to familiarize yourself with the five basic dress shapes and which ones are the most flattering for your body type. Doing so will save you a lot of time and frustration in finding your perfect modest wedding dress. For example, if you have a large bustline that you don't want to draw attention to, don't waste time trying on empire waist dresses that will do nothing but emphasize your bust. If your problem is that you are very short-waisted, don't bother trying on ball gown-style wedding dresses that will make your figure appear short and choppy.
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Shopping for modest wedding dress might not seem quite as exciting as shopping for couture gowns, but it has its own rewards. A high price tag is not essential to looking beautiful on your wedding day. All it takes is a little bit of extra time for your online search, and if you're willing to do that you'll discover an excellent selection of modest wedding dresses.

Modest Wedding Gowns

Modest wedding gowns is elegant gown for women. There is because wedding is special day for every people here you will find some of them 




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FOR THE BRIDE: Add A Little Whimsy To Your Hair



This is so beautiful. Available at Gardens of Whimsy.

Ivory Wedding Dress

ivory-wedding-dressIvory wedding dress are rife with symbolism: purity, virginity, what have you. Clearly today these symbols are less relevant in our society. Nevertheless, the white dress persists! Why? Is it that brides tend to glow in white? Is it that guests assume the bride will wear white therefore no other woman will wear it, rendering the bride a visible beacon amongst her guests? Maybe it's because many weddings tend to be in the summer and white looks so nice outdoors in the sunlight.
ivory-wedding-dressHow do you know an ivory wedding dress is the right color for you. Can it be more than a middle of the road between pure white and champagne tones. To answer the first question, think of how pearls look against your skin. Have you always liked the effect. Don't think of the style of pearls, which might be too conservative for you: rather, think of the tone itself. Chances are you'll be saying a resounding "yes" if you have olive or creamy skin. In this case you may want to consider a rich ivory color, or a gold wedding dress. Creamy skin also looks nice in ivory, especially a paler shade of ivory.
ivory-wedding-dressThere are many shades of ivory with varying levels of color, and varying levels of yellow. If you're shopping for a dress in person, the best way to judge the color is against your skin, and preferably in daylight. If this is not possible in the store, ask for a fabric sample that you can take home. Shopping online? Take the time to request a fabric sample. It's well worth the minor cost if you're serious about the wedding dress in question. Not only for the color, but to judge the texture, shine and overall fabric quality.
ivory-wedding-dressWhatever your choice, make sure you don't compromise your fabric for the color you want. The fabric of your dress is incredibly important and needs to stand on it's own. Don't be afraid to ask for a fabric sample to be really sure. This goes for a white dress too.
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