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We Likey: All I Really Want Registry

Wedding Registry Ideas

Still scrambling to put together your perfect gift registries?

The latest virtual tool for the tech-savvy bride, newly launched site All I Really Want offers a simple, free way to catalogue your ultimate wedding registry. Rather than creating one list for guests to peruse, All I Really Want allows brides-to-be the freedom to create multiple registries from unlimited sites and house them in one simple, stylish location. In a few simples steps, you can start linking your objects of desire from all over the web to be shared.

Launched in February 2012, co-founders Andrew Thomka-Gazdik and Julia Collins wanted to create a simple way to make gift giving easier. Recently featured in Mashable’s “Spark of Genius” series, All I Really Want is “a simple and practical [Content Management System],” that “takes the mystery out of gift giving.” – Mashable.com.

Want to take it for a spin?  See a sample registry here and get started!

Fashion Monday: Donna Morgan Bridesmaids

short ivory bridesmaid dress with rosette skirt

Just because it’s chilly outside doesn’t mean that you can’t still search for your bridesmaids’ dresses for your spring wedding.  Donna Morgan’s beautiful designs feature both long and short gowns that create the perfect soft, silhouette that can enhance all of your bridesmaids.

These gorgeous style as well as others are available at select retailers like Nordstrom and online, with most under $220.

soft color long bridesmaids dresses from donna morgan short bridesmaids dresses teal mint and grey donna morgan

The Perfect Holiday Cocktails

Entertaining this Christmas?  We’ve got some festive cocktails that will make your bartending skills the life of the party.  There are some amazing flavors that are wrapped up in this beautiful season and when combined perfectly with the right spirits and appetizers, you’ve got one fabulous party on hand.

Our friends at Wedding Chicks came up with some of their top ten favorites that we thought were swoon worthy (recipes at the aforementioned link):

white winter cosmo holiday cocktail Golden Cadillac Holiday Cocktail Gingerbread Martini
Want more?  We’ve got more!

Ruby Red Sparkling Wine Aspic (jello shooter)

Ruby Red Sparkling Wine

Recipe and directions from Pane e Acqua di Rose:

Ingredients (makes 18):

1,5 bottle of dry sparkling wine
120g of white sugar
38g of gelatine leaves
2 pomegranates
300g of frozen raspberry
1 orange

I put the gelatine leaves in cold water to soften them. In the mean time, I boiled 150ml of water, the sugar and the grated peel of the orange. When the liquid boiled, I filtered it with a strainer, eliminating the orange peel. I melted the squeezed gelatin in the microwave oven, then I added it to the liquid and stirred well. I added the sparkling wine and left it to cool.
I peeled and husked the pomegranates. In every small cup I put some husks of pomegranate and some raspberries, still frozen. I poured the jelly on them and left it to cool. I took the cups out of the fridge a few minutes before serving.

Pomosa

Pomosa

Ingredients

2 ounces of chilled pomegrante juice
Champagne

Directions

For each drink, pour about 2 ounces of chilled pomegranate juice into a champagne flute and fill rest of the way up with chilled champagne.

Rudolph Tipsy Spritzer

Rudolph Spritzer

Ingredients

5 cups orange juice
2 cups chilled lemon-lime soft drink
1 1/2 cups vodka
1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Garnishes: lemon slices, fresh rosemary sprigs

Preparation

1. Stir together all ingredients; serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.

Turtle Dove

Turtle Dove Martini Holiday Signature Drink

 Vanilla Vodka, Hazelnut liqueur, Amaretto and Cream

Mulled Wine Sangria

Mulled Wine Sangria
Ingredients

1 (750-milliliter) bottle merlot or other red wine, chilled and divided
1/3 cup sugar
1 sachet Mulling Spice Blend
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 orange, thinly sliced and cut in half
1 (12-ounce) can club soda

Preparation

1. Combine 1 cup wine, sugar, and sachet in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Discard sachet. Pour mixture into a pitcher; add remaining 3 cups wine. Chill thoroughly. Add juice, strawberries, orange slices, and club soda.

Berry Christmas Cocktail

Berry Christmas Cocktail

Pomegranate Vodka, Triple Sec, Peach Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice

Spicy Rum Punch

Spicy Rum Punch

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
6 star anise
4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 (64-ounce) bottles cranberry-pineapple juice drink (such as Ocean Spray)
2 cups dark rum
4 (12-ounce) bottles ginger beer (such as Stewart’s)

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes.
Strain cranberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Chill thoroughly. Stir in rum and ginger beer just before serving.

Do you have a favorite holiday cocktail? Be sure to share it with us, and happy holidays!

We Likey: Hukkster

Online Shopping

Never miss an online sale again when you shop online with Hukkster!

Tired of receiving a countless emails from your favorite stores and websites announcing their special daily deals?  Afraid to remove yourself from their newsletters “just in case” you miss something you might want or need?

hukkster online shopping

Hukkster is an essential online shopping tool for fashion and beyond, helping savvy shoppers save time, get organized and shop smarter. It is a bookmarklet (like Pinterest’s “pin it” button). When you’re shopping your favorite retailer online (say bloomingdales.com) and you find a product you love, you simply “hukk it” and then you’ll get a notification by email or text when the price on that specific style drops.

Check Hukkster out and sign up for your invite– it’s perfect for early holiday shopping!

Fashion Monday: Winnie Couture 2013 Collection

Mermaid wedding gown with ruffles and sequin bodice Winnie CoutureRuffled mermaid fit and flare wedding dress winnie couture

Fresh from the runway of this month’s Bridal Fashion Week comes these ultra-feminine, classic and alluring designs from Winnie Couture. Debuting wedding gowns from both her Blush and Diamond Label collections, these dresses are exactly what we had in mind for next season’s weddings.

The Blush Label offers whimsical and classic options with touches of crystals and well-formed lines that features many gowns that are perfect for day or night weddings.

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The luxe Diamond Label features ornate ruffles, beading and embellishments, as well as curve hugging designs for the sleek and ball gowns for the regal.

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We Likey: Creative Signature Drink Cocktails

Signature drinks and bars are still a huge hit. Naturally, they add flavor to your event, but also personality.  While you can deck out your bar with custom decor and signage to really make it your own, coming up with innovative and fun siggies can truly make a memorable event.

Cosmopolitan martini jello shots

Cosmopolitan Jello Shots (Cranberry juice, Orange flavored vodka, Grand Marnier or Cointreau, Roses Lime)

Fishbowl Cocktail Signature Drink with malibu rum, blue curacao, sweet and sour mix,

This summer drink makes for a great focal point at the bar that can be ladled into glasses for guests:  ½ cup Nerds candy ½ gallon goldfish bowl 5 oz. vodka 5 oz. Malibu rum 3 oz. blue Curacao 6 oz. sweet-and-sour mix 16 oz. pineapple juice 16 oz. Sprite 3 slices each: lemon, lime, orange 4 Swedish gummy fish Sprinkle Nerds on bottom of bowl as “gravel.” Fill bowl with ice. Add remaining ingredients.

Margaritas served in Limes

Margarita shots served in limes!

Root Beer Vodka Float

Your dessert bar shouldn’t have all the fun!  Try out this new Root Beer Vodka to make delicious grown up floats.  Perfect for those carnival themed weddings, too!

Watermelon Margarita Popsicle Signature Drink Cocktail

Having a hot summer wedding?  These delicious watermelon margarita mini-popsicle will be the perfect treat to wet the whistles of your guests during cocktail hour.

Red Bull Jello Shots Red Bull and Vodka Jello Shots (these would be awesome to kick off the reception or for when the party is dying down towards the send off and you want to keep people going for the after party!)

 

 

Fashion Monday: Dress to Impress This Holiday Season with These 5 Designer Shoes

Let’s be honest ladies, shoe shopping is half the fun of the holiday season.  Great deals and new models are filling the shelves and it is our duty to capitalize on this opportunity. So here are 5 pairs of shoes that our Footcandy shoe experts recommend for this coming holiday season! Don’t worry, once the holidays are over, these shoes will still be turning heads.

 

1. Halloween

Halloween brings out some creative costumes and makeup, but who said Halloween can’t be all about your shoes! Designer Rupert Sanderson created a fabulous high heel that can be worn with an array of costumes. From a Witch, to Sleeping Beauty’s Evil Queen, to a Mardi Gras Gal, these heels are perfect for any Halloween costume. Not to mention these heels are absolutely comfortable so they will without a doubt get you through your entire night of walking.

 

Rupert Sanderson –  Favell

 

 

2. Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not about stuffing your turkey, or rather your face, but spending quality time with family and friends and of course, fashionable shoes. The elegant “Roxy” ankle boot by Bettye Muller of course. This incredible design is made of a rich suede textile and the yellow tone mimics the changing colors of the season. Not only will you be able to wears these glamorous heels during thanksgiving but you will get so much use out of them even after the party is over.

Bettye Muller –  Roxy

 

3. Christmas or Hanukkah

Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah your shoes during this holiday seasonshould be fitting for a stunning celebration. Emma Hope Shoes makes the perfect holidayshoes. For Hanukkah, try the beautiful blue “11105-N” style heel or for Christmas thevibrant red “11047-R” style flat. Both are composed of an amazing suede textile and embellished with rhinestones. These shoes both embody elegance and are perfect for any Christmas or Hanukkah party. Not to mention they are fabulous conversation starters.

 

 

Emma Hope Shoes –  11047-R

 

Emma Hope Shoes –  11105-N

 

 

4. New Years 2013

New Years is all about glitz, glamour and fun. Bring in the New Year with Jerome Rousseau’s “Kier” and a glass of bubbly. These shoes are beautifully designed and not to mention they mimic the New York Times Square Ball. These shoes are simply spectacular and you will want to wear them every day of New 2013 Calendar Year!

Jerome Rousseau –  Kier

 

5. Valentines Day

Valentines Day is all about romance, flowers, chocolate, and shoes. Kate Spade makes the perfect shoe that all lovers across the globe can appreciate. Its simple little bow adorned with cheerful pink polka dots makes this a perfect date shoe. Not only will you fall in love with this darling design but you will absolutely love how many different outfits you can pair this shoe with.

 

Kate Spade –  Lisa

 

 

We hope these 5 shoes make it to your fabulous holiday parties

 

This article was written by the shoe experts at Footcandy.com, who have Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Manalo Blahnik in stock now.

14 Knock ‘Em Dead Bridal Bouquets

Naturally, one of the ways a bride can express her personal style is through her dress and hair.  A beautiful bridal bouquet, however, can really enhance and soften the bridal look.  Very early brides carried florals to the wedding as a symbol of desired fertility.  Today, brides carry beautiful blooms reflective of their theme, tastes, and style.  Here are 14 bouquets that will make you fall in love!

wedding bouquet roses, hydrangeas, stephanotis, gardeniasRealtouch wedding replica of  Ivanka Trump’s wedding bouquet of gardenias, stephanotis, roses and hydrangeas available on Etsy

 Hydrangea and Peony Wedding Bouquet

Lush bouquet of hydrangeas and peonies via Style Me Pretty

White Tulip Wedding bouquet for bride

White tulip bouquet via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Peonies garden roses and anemones wedding bouquet

Anemones, garden roses and peonies in a beautiful bouquet via I Really Like Weddings

dahlia wedding bouquet for bride

Dahlia wedding bouquet via Opulent Couturier‘s Bouquet Pinterest Board

Composite Rose Wedding Bouquet

White rosette made of vendela roses styled in a composite bouquet with Eucalyptus leaf border via Lara Casey‘s Flower Love Pinterest Board

Deep Red Calla Lily and Feather Bouquet

Dark red calla lily bouquet with feathers and fern curls via Luxe Finds

Peony Rose Hydrangea Bouquet

Peony, rose, and hydrangea bouquet via Bouquet Wedding Flower

Pink Orange Peony Ranunculus Bouquet Pink and orange peonies, ranunculus and mini calla bouquet via WedLuxe (an awesome source of inspiration!)

Gardenia and Rose Bouquet with Vintage Brooches

Soft pink, cream and orange roses and gardenias with vintage brooches via Style Me Pretty

Roses, mint, pittosporums, thistles, and seeded eucalyptus

Roses, mint, pittosporums, thistles, and seeded eucalyptus bouquet via Brides 

wedding bouquet ideas and inspiration photo by jose villa

Casually elegant wedding bouquet via Style Me Pretty

Tulips, Ranunculus, Scabiosa, Sweet Pea, Fern, Queen Anne's Lace, Jasmine Vine,  Seeded Eucalyptus

Tulips, Ranunculus, Scabiosa, Sweet Pea, Fern, Queen Anne’s Lace, Jasmine Vine,  Seeded Eucalyptus by Janie Medley via Ruffled 

fuchsia, purple yellow wedding bouquet

Lush fuchsia, purple, and yellow cascading wedding bouquet by Harvey Designs

For more wedding bouquet inspiration and ideas, check out our Pinterest Board, Gorgeous Florals!

We Likey: Wedding Paper Divas

Wedding Paper Divas Wedding Invitations Gorgeous invites really set the tone for your event.  Many of your guests use them as keepsakes, especially if they have your picture on them. Nevertheless, they get your guests excited about your nuptials!  One of our favorite go-to places are the wedding invitations from Wedding Paper Divas.

Their fresh and expansive collections have something that appeal to every bride:  the classic wedding, the relaxed wedding, the destination wedding, the glamorous wedding, the modern wedding and more!  Additionally, they have options in letterpress, thermography, pocket folds and other luxe options to reflect your event experience.

Destination Wedding Invitations from Wedding Paper Divas

Tropical Sojourn 

Vintage Whimsical Antique Calligraphy Wedding Invitations

At Last

Photo Wedding Invitation from Wedding Paper Divas

Romantic Tab

Indian Wedding Invitation

Detailed Ornament

Modern Vintage Wedding Invitations

Ever Arrow

These are just a few of the gorgeous invitations available from Wedding Paper Divas.  Their ever popular destination wedding collection will expand with new designs that will launch mid-November!