Hey Chicago Girls - Here's Your Makeup Artist

I've heard some great things about Bryttannee of BE Beauty - she's a fabulous makeup artist and has included on-site spray tan to her repertoire. Seriously brilliant, a good spray tan (don't think of those awful orange tans, you won't find that here) leaves you looking gorgeous, a bit thinner and just... better. And, you won't be adding wrinkles or years to your gorgeous face, but you'll still look fabulous.

Check out services here.

Photographing Your E-Ring

He just proposed. You're SO excited. Now what?

You try to shoot a few photos of the ring with your camera, and they look... dull.

You give it another shot, adjust the settings, and still, it just doesn't sparkle like it does in real life.

Augh, what's a girl to do?

Follow these brilliant tips from Anne Rutherford, and you'll be able to capture some amazing shots of your ring to share with friends, family and Facebook (or Twitter).

(our rings, photo by Laura Ivanova - I'll be trying again and will post soon)

Check out the easy DIY steps here.

Something blue - what about glittery shoes?

I love the idea of turning your "something blue" into something visual that all your guests can see, and your photographer can capture forever.

These low-heel (1" heel) blue glitter shoes do just that. And that little ankle strap adds some sweet visual interest!

They're in low supply - so snap them up fast!

Find them here.

On the cheap: bridal haircomb

You don't need to spend a small fortune to make an impact on your wedding day. Case in point: Check out this sweet haircomb.

It's reminiscent of something from Tiger Lily, but costs about the same as lunch at your local deli (i.e. under $10). Love it!

Find it at Forever 21.

I found this fabulous, vintage-style bridesmaid dress

This dress is so awesome - the sheer fabric, bow-top shoulders, tulle-peeking-out-of-the skirt and fabulous vintage-y color. How lovely would it be with golden pumps or cowboy boots. I want to see a line of bridesmaids sporting this dress with their hair down in loose curls. Or, a bride wearing this beauty to her rehearsal dinner.

Find it at Target on December 20th - part of the Rodarte for Target collection. 

Put these sweet wedding accessories on your holiday wish list!

I triple-heart J.Crew, but these accessories just made me fall even more in love.

These little beauties cound add a little sparkle and shine to any wedding - be it casual courthouse or gala event.

I want all four just to add some glam to my winter wardrobe!

Find them here:  
Crushed glitter minaudière
Silk bouquet sash
Skinny peony headband
Crystal lattice necklace

This Sash + Your Wedding Dress = Perfection

We love all the lovely wedding dress embellishments that are in style right now - brooches, sashes, floral details and pops of color make us swoon and wish for a second wedding!

Is it surprising that this custom floral sash from Etsy designer Icing101 catches our eye?