PINTEREST: AMAZING NEW WEBSITE

PINTEREST!!! I just discovered this website and I am obsessed. Please take a look!  Fashion Designers, Artists, Interior designers, Event Planners and many more people use design boards to help pull together their ideas and fantasies. This website allows people to PIN all the wonderful things they find on the web relating to ones interest. Best of all you can share with others as well as look at other peoples PINTEREST site.

I came across this persons Pinterest and just had to share it with everyone. This creative Fashion/ Disney obsessed person created collages of clothing that represents Disney Characters and locations. I fell in love with this particular Pinterest and now I'm obsessed with the site. Take a LOOK!


http://pinterest.com/24kgold/disney-wardrobe/

http://pinterest.com/pin/246501779573899377/

PURE GENIUS!!!

Disney FairyTale Dresses

More FAIRYTALE GOWNS!

I showed you the wedding dresses that I thought resembled Bell, Cinderella and Ariel. Now it is time to see more! Looking at fashions especially Bridal gowns is one of my absolute favorite things to do. I consider it a stress reliever...just like baking for those of you that know me.

Bridal design is an art all to its own. The silhouettes, trimmings, applique's, and ornate laces that can be seen in styles of the past and present make looking at dresses never ending to me.

Here are some more dresses that I think represent Certain Disney Princesses:

Snow White: The Fairest of them all. This beautiful gown captures the cap sleeve and high color neckline as portrayed in her infamous yellow and blue gown.

Bell:  The vertical bow on this gown reminds me of bells traditional blue dress with the white apron. Of course this is a bit more elegant.

Alvina Valenta 

Sleeping Beauty/ Princess Aurora/ Briar Rose:  This Disney Classic came out in 1959 and since then this gorgeous blonde has become an all time favorite to many little girls because of her FairyTale pink dress. This dress is a mix between Kate Middleton's Royal gown and Sleeping Beauties Pink gown. This Dress is fit for A PRINCESS.

                                                                   Aire -Barcelona 

Mary Poppins: These two dresses are "Practically Perfect in Every Way!" This silhouette is for the mature and sophisticated bride who likes to keep her style a bit modest yet elegant.

INES DE SANTO

Jim Hjelm 

Mulan: Although she is not as popular as the other Disney Princesses she deserve to be recognized for her beautiful Chinese Kimonos. This dress is a combination of a traditional Kimono and a modern day bride.  (A Kimono is a traditional Japanese dress but the Chinese culture wears them as well). 

ALLURE

                                                                                                                               LAZARO 

Princess Jasmine: This beautiful Arabian Princess is on supposed  to be 16 in the Disney Movie Alladin!!


"No one to tell us no or where to go or say we're only dreaming"- Alladin

ROSA CLARA

Sites Uses:
http://www.raihan-wed.com
http://www.theknot.com
http://inesdisanto.com
http://www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm

This is CRAZY!!!

http://youtu.be/7F9WZgTgB9E

Disney Princess Themed Gowns

"A dream is a wish your heart makes."  <3 Cinderalla <3

Wow!!! With the Holidays, searching for apartments and my job I have managed to procrastinate on this blog. So I decided that I would restart this blog by sharing with you my love for Disney and Disney Weddings. My favorite part about weddings is of course...THE GOWN. There are so many different silhouettes and styles being designed lately that there really is no right or wrong for what a bride should wear. (There are no exceptions for puffy sleeves though..SORRY). 

There are dresses that I love and can picture wearing, as well as dresses that I think are beautiful however, something that I would never allow myself to wear. This does not mean I think brides look ugly it's just not me. I have gained a respect and admiration for bridal gowns throughout the years as I see the many fabrics, appliques and fine detail in dresses. Wedding gowns are an art to me and I will never stop loving them.

There is a gown for everyones style, body shape and wedding theme which is why I find wedding gowns a wonderful form of fashionable art. One theme in particular is a DISNEY WEDDING. A bride does not have to been in Disney world, or carry on the theme of an extreme Disney wedding, but she can wear a dress that represents her favorite Disney Princess. I have decided to pull up pictures of my favorite designers and show you all some of the dresses that I personally think remind me of Disney Princesses gowns and their style.

Enjoy!! Whether or not you like Disney Princesses or not I think you can all enjoy these beautiful gowns.

“But they say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true. And I've seen him so many times.”  Prince Aurora - Sleeping Beauty 

Cinderella- A dreamer and forever hopeful we love her for her tenderness and elegant Beauty....And who could forget that Prince of hers. DREAMY

                                                                                              Allure Bridal 

                                                      

                                                              
                                                                     Angel Rivera 
                      

Bell-  The True Beauty out of all the Princess's 

                                                       Alvina Valenta ( Bells Blue Dress)

                                                                     Maggie Sottero 

Ariel- "Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?  Wouldn't ya think my collection's complete? Wouldn't you think I'm the girl the Girl who has everything"    AHHH you have to love this water beauty.

                                                                                                  

                                                          Allure 

STAY TUNED FOR MORE OF YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY PRINCESS GOWNS! 

I''ll show you my favorite Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty and well as a Practically Perfect in every way dress.

Holiday FITNESS

Holiday Fitness tips and my  favorite videos:

    So we are all very aware that next Thursday starts the Holiday Season. It started for me the day after Halloween when I started playing Christmas music, but the real kick off is TURKEY DAY! This is also a kickoff for lots of holiday eating and yummy goodies.

I for one am an avid baker especially during the Holidays. Many of us love to bring a special dish to one of the multiple Holiday parties. We can’t just try our own fabulous recipe….right!? We have to taste a bit of everyones! J.

                                My SNOWMEN Cookies....Yes all of you at home will get some

BAKING IS MY STRESS RELIEVER sooooo WHY STOP!!??

So instead of stressing that this time of happiness and lots of food eating is approaching I have decided to share with you my fitness tips and favorite videos. Back in college I used to be a Fitness instructor. I constantly had to make up new routines to keep my participants happy and fit. I found a lot of useful videos online that helped me with my routines and I would love to share them with you.

• After watching the awesome videos that will make you FASHIONABLY  FIT in your Fab holiday gear check out the health and fitness tips I have added.

Do These Videos at Home in your Convenience:

http://youtu.be/a1DS7G9OjfQ

This Girl is amazing!! Check out all of her other videos. She reminds me a bit of myself teaching Group X...oh how I miss those days. ENJOY!

http://youtu.be/6E2uvQ7a-8E

Cindy is Amazing! She is one of my favorite instructors on Exercise T.V. Her routine will make you feel the burn.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/210294/january-jumpstart-10-minute-buns-and-thighs

EATING TIPS:

• Sit upright at the table. It will help you to suck in your stomach and not want to feel as full
• Chew your food slowly. Yes we are all excited to try every h’orderves and cookie but enjoy and take your time.
• Eat before you go to the party. This way you will be less likely to indulge
• Keep portions to a decent size
• Maintain consistent eating schedule

* myhealthnewsdaily.com

Fitness Tips:

• Make yourself a goal of doing something active each day
• get a friend or family member to exercise with you   MAK IT A FAMILY AFFAIR!!
• set a goal of maintaining your current weight
• Bring light equipment such as bands and jump ropes if you are traveling or explore the neighborhood
• -RAKE LEAVES, SHOVEL SNOW, PLAY FOOTBALL, CHASE KIDS AROUND DURING TAG

MAKE IT FUN!!! It is the Holiday season so remember to enjoy this time.

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Why not Winter???

       Sorry to all my bridal readers for going a week without a new post. This has been a very busy week with my job, important people in my life visiting :) as well as figuring out all of my Holiday Plans. Who would have though Thanksgiving would be here this soon! Gosh where has time gone. I feel like I was just experiencing the crucial NYC heat of the summer and now the leaves are slowly falling off. Before I move on to my Wedding topic I have to share with you this picture perfect photo I took of Central Park yesterday. This is what fall should look like everyday. I stared at this a reached a very peaceful and happy state of mind while smelling the leaves around me and the crisp fall air. For a moment I didn't know I was in NYC.

                                           Central Park Boat Pond <3

So as many of you wedding followers know the Fall and Winter are not wedding season. It is very evident for anyone in the wedding industry that it is “Slow Season.” Now I must say I am a bit biased because I myself do prefer summer weddings but there are many great pluses to having a winter wedding. I have decided to share some positives of winter weddings. Some are facts and numbers while others reasons are purely why I think winter weddings can be fun.

Winter Weddings!!!

**Bringing Friends and Family Together outside of summer:

    My dear friend Marianne is getting married this December and it is a great way for all of our friends and family who have not seen each other in awhile to get together. Yes we are getting together to share Mars nuptials with her fiancé and celebrate the act of love but we also get to share each other’s presence. The Holidays can be busy and now we all have a reason to come together.

LOVE YOU MAR!xoxo

                                 Christmas is My Favorite Time of the Year!

                                 What a Magical and Joyous time for a wedding!

** Wedding Season (spring and Summer) Can be Overwhelming:

I am at an age now where lots of my siblings friends as well as my friends are getting married. This means engagements parties, wedding showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, gifts and weddings. The busy season can bring on multiple weddings at once so it is nice to split the events up.

                       Look at These BEAUTIFUL WINTER WEDDING IDEAS 

** YOU CAN SAVE LOTS OF $$$$$$

-It is easier to find and book wedding venues including the church as reception sight. You can also get a cheaper quote.

-Photographers and caterers are available at a fraction of the cost $$

-You can also grab yourself a bargain honeymoon depending where you go

                              Stunning Background for Pictures (Bur it Looks cold!)

**Other Great reasons:

-Avoiding the Heat

-You will not interfere with friends and families summer plans

-FLOWERS last longer in Colder weather (Check these winter Flowers out)

-You can have a Winter Wonderland Theme!

Chicago Bears Wedding Themes

BEAR DOWN CHICAGO BEARS!

Nothing says Bear Down more than a Chicago Bears themed wedding. I figured since tonight the Bears are playing the Eagles and I am from the WINDY CITY I should do a little research on Chicago Bears themed weddings. These days a bride and groom can pretty much have any theme they want for their wedding. Sports themed weddings are one of the crazy themed weddings for a "not so traditional bride." When it comes to a brides style for her big day I just like to say "To each bride her own."

Enjoy these Bears themed Wedding Pics! GO BEARS!!!

Check this link out! It shows some of the greatest sports themed weddings.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/484947-10-best-sports-themed-weddings

                                                        Beautiful Orange and Blue Tables

                                           LOOK!!! The dress costs $1,500...think what you may
                                  can be ordered at Complete Bridal Salon in suburban East Dundee. 

                                                    A Bears Cake that isn't tacky looking

                                    Any Bears fan can wear this even if you wear a white dress

The Bears theme can be played down a bit

Orange and Blue can still be combined to look elegant 

                        Not to sure how a Bride and Groom can get pictures like this but its awesome!