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Inspiration Board : Runway the Real Way

July 13, 2011 by Lorie 6 Comments

There’s no denying that I love high fashion.  It’s an art form that a handful of people create and only a few can master, and design wise, it influences every aspect of our lives– interior décor, tv shows (yay for Project Runway’s July 28th return!), magazines, etc.

The only downside is that, like fine art, Vogue-worthy designers aren’t exactly affordable to the masses. So today, I’m doing a Look for Less-style inspiration board.  Remember that show Elizabeth Hasselbeck hosted before The View?  Her picks were sometimes questionable, but her perky personality always left a bless-her-heart smile on my face. :)

To show you just how easy it can be to find affordable alternatives, I’ve chosen two designer looks hot off the Resort 2012 runways that cost up to several thousand dollars and created options whose price tags don’t include a comma. ;) Whether you have an engagement shoot, portrait session, or family shoot coming up, consider looking to the runways for a bit of inspiration. :)

Moschino for Less : Cardigan ($29),  Skirt ($39), Sandals ($65), Sunglasses ($10)

DSquared2 for Less :  Shorts ($32),  Shirt ($98),  Belt ($48), Sunglasses ($98)

 

Some past inspiration boards :

Coral Wedding

Water for Elephants Wedding

Summer Lovin’

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Inspiration Board : Coral Wedding

June 23, 2011 by Lorie 4 Comments

One of my favorite childhood memories was when my aunt bought a bikini that was too small for her, and she kindly altered it to fit me. This was before two-pieces were popular for little girls, so of course, the minute I put mine on, I loved it. :) It made me feel like a grown up, and the amused smiles from family and strangers at the beach were even more reassuring.

I would strut my stuff (as best a five year old could) looking for sand dollars and seashells on the shore.  Unfortunately, I wore that coral colored bikini so often that by August the bottom started pilling, the top began to lose its shape, and I was forced to retire my summer love.

To this day, whenever I see a coral and azure color combo, I think of my favorite bathing suit and all the fun we had at the beach. As a tribute to those fantastic summer days, here’s a wedding board inspired by my first summer love :)

Beach Photo by Root Photography, Delphina gown by Diane von Furstenberg, Belt from Bergdorf Goodman, Arabelle Dress by J.Crew, Odette Crystal Bobbi Pin by ban.dō, Coral Earrings by Blake Scott, Coral Cuff-links from Etsy

Some of Lorie’s past inspiration boards :

Water for Elephants Wedding

Garden Wedding

Summer Lovin’ Engagement

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Inspiration Board : Summer Lovin’

June 9, 2011 by Lorie 4 Comments

Summer may not have officially started, but with the 95º temps we’ve been seeing in Nashville and Orlando, I’m officially professing that the Dog Days are here!  If you’re braving an engagement shoot this summer, be mindful of the heat when choosing your outfit.

I know it’s tempting to reach for that black dress that’s oh-so-flattering, but please resist!  Not only will it absorb the sun’s rays and make it even hotter for you, but it can also make you blend in to the background. After all this is your engagement shoot, it should be you that stands out :)

A hat and some sunnies can change a whole look without actually doing an outfit change. As for the clutch, take advantage of you and your fiance being gussied up and have a date night.  After working it in front of the camera for an hour, you’ve earned a nice meal out and a margarita or two ;)

Floppy Hat from Nordstrom, Clutch by Big Buddha, Sunglasses by Oliver Peoples, Sandals by Kate Spade, Earrings by Max & Chloe, Aztec Dress by ALLSAINTS

 

Some past inspiration boards :

Water for Elephants Wedding

Tea Party Engagement

Garden Wedding

Filed Under: Engagements Tagged With: inspiration board

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