Ever since I started working in the wedding industry, I’ve tried to keep an eye out for new fashion trends and I absolutely love the new fashion from emerging designers. A few weeks ago I was waiting in anticipation for new designs from Carol Hannah, a former Project Runway (season 6) contestant who has a passion for dresses. I first stumbled across this news from Bella Bridesmaid, one of the boutiques who will be carrying her beautiful bridesmaid line.

The Carol Hannah bridal line is comprised of beautiful designs that blend modern and elegance perfectly. I also love that many of her designs are available in various lengths, providing more options for the bride.

I’m still waiting to see her entire line, but how gorgeous is that pink bridesmaid dress at the bottom? I hope someone asks me to be in their wedding and picks that perfect dress for the bridesmaids – such a great excuse to purchase a beautiful dress!

Photos from the Carol Hannah Wedding Collection Etsy Shop

By the way, Melanie just read this blog, and scolded me for not mentioning Carol Hannah is her ultimate favorite designer from the series. Looks like we think alike!

How fantastic are the latest and greatest dress designs in the world of the bridesmaid? They are quite simply beautiful – a fresh and welcome alternative to their previous predecessors. In fact, there are so many new options out there, you might actually get to wear them once, twice, three times over.

The bridesmaid of today has taken a turn for the better. You might even find yourself shopping for party wear at some of the incredible boutiques like Bella Bridesmaid and Sash & Bustle that are growing in popularity.

To get you thinking about fun, flirty fashions, here is a sampling from some of our favorite designers.

Designer Credit
Row 1: Chloe & Reese, Sarah Seven
Row 2: Priscilla of Boston, Amsale, Saja Wedding, Jenny Yoo
Row 3: Thread, Vera Wang, Thread, Monique Lhullier
Row 4: Lula Kate, Vera Wang, Simple Silhouettes
Row 5: Sarah Seven, Two Birds

Call me a girl, but I have always been drawn to all things pink. In honor of this attraction, I wanted to share my latest and greatest finds from the world of blush and bashful.

>> I love these fun and flirty spaces as featured in House Beautiful:

Left to Right, Top to Bottom: (1) Pink Bed designed by Gene Meyer and Frank de Biasi; (2) Amanda Nesbit, Designer; (3) Amanda Nesbit, Designer & Wallpaper: Manuel Canovas for Cowtan & Tout; (4) Designer Stephen Shubel

>> The prettiest pink accessories for yourself and your home:

First Row | Dupatta Shawl from Calypso; Kendra Scott Otylia Ring in Guava | Second Row | Beaded Bag from Calypso; Fizzy Wine Glass from Anthropologie; The “Chick Tile” from Xenia Taler Tiles | Third Row | Clutches from Hobo International

>> Two of my favorite images from photographer Paul Costello

>> And finally, the newest pink ladies from Maihar Design:

Sami (pictured bottom left) and Tori (pictured bottom right)

It seems I have been living on Mars, without InStyle Magazine, because prior to my shopping excursion, I was unaware of Kendra Scott. Not only is her jewelry stunning, but her color combinations are strikingly beautiful.

I don’t know how else to describe her jewelry but to say that it is equally antique and modern; boisterous and delicate; mature and childlike, and definitely memorable. What’s more, after visiting her website, it turns out that she has not only been featured in numerous fashion magazines on a regular basis (i.e. InStyle), but she is an avid philanthropist and based out of Austin, Texas (not even an hour and a half from myself).

That being said, I am now passing along her name to any other lost souls in the world who might have possibly, like myself, missed the memo.

Kendra Scott is fabulous!

Read about her company and view her collection at www.kendrascott.com.  Enjoy.