I’m super excited to announce I’m contributing this week to Aisledash! For these posts I thought it would be fun to take inspiration for Alina Pizzano’s recent wedding dress collection and turn them into inspiration boards for a wedding design. You can check out the first post here. Enjoy!

I love these shoes, especially since I picked them for Shoepick back in December and I also happen to have bought a pair myself. They are the most comfortable heels I own! Gorgeous photo by the lovely Jasmine Star.

A fabulous, purple bow, peep toe shoe, for your Tuesday! Photo by Stephanie Williams.

Loving these pink shoes with their modern take on a bow. Photo by Allyson Magda.

PS I can’t believe this is my 702 post on the blog!

Converse for the groom and adorable ballet flats for the bride? Yes, please. Photo by Stephanie Williams.

Everyone at Santa Barbara Chic knows I love Tiffany & Co…so much so that I once did a research project on the infamous jewelry company for a college term paper. It’s not wonder, than, that Tiffany’s is the first place I look to find the best in wedding and bridal jewelry. These amazing 18k gold Paloma Picasso heart statement studs are the perfect bridal accessories for the woman looking to exude elegance without all the glitz and sparkle. And, as with any Tiffany’s statement piece, you’ll have numerous opportunities to wear these  earrings again and again for special occasions over the course of your marriage! It’s ironically a perfect match for my favorite heart ring (and first glitzpick post on Santa Barbarara Chic):

These would make a perfect duo (and Tiffany’s…I’m still a size 5 ring)! Get these amazing bridal jewelry pieces, here and here.

I’m still madly in love with these shoes, sequins, pearls, oh my! They’re Valentino and I chose them for Shoepick back in October. Photo by Jennifer Skog.

I love the simple yet detailed design of this dupioni silk rose bud and glass pearl bracelet from jewelry designer The Mustard Seed Co. It’s both rustic and elegant, not to mention affordable…perfect for the cost conscious bride who has no intention of sacrificing her bridal style just because of her budget! This bracelet would also make an amazing bridesmaid gift. Love! Get yours, here!

Everything about this photo is pure perfection: the color, the styling and the photography well, pure genius courtesy of Elizabeth Messina! I seriously might need a print of this photo to hang somewhere in my house.

PS Sorry for disappearing yesterday, I’m finalizing details on 3 weddings and its been a little chaotic here. I’m hoping to keep up with the blog these next two weeks, but don’t be surprised if I’m MIA for a few days…

I’m in love with these adorable patent leather mary janes. They’re so sweet and I love the cut out detail on the back of the shoe. By Rupert Sanderson and available here.

Wear your heart on your… shoes! Shoes by Vivienne Westwood (they come in a bunch of colors) and photo by Leo Patrone.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of seeing Alina Pizzano’s new collection first hand. You might remember, Alina let me borrow the dress for the Anthropologie shoot, so I was super excited to see her new designs. Above, a lace dress with a slouchy back creates a modern, but feminine, silhouette.

This season, Alina showed several asymmetrical dresses. I’m in love with this glamorous version above. It feels like a modern update on Marilyn Monroe’s famous pink bow dress.

For the bride who wants just a hint of sparkle this dress with its stunning sequin detail would be perfect. The sequins would be so pretty catching the light while you say your vows.

I love the dress on the left for the gathered fabric detail with its use of two textures, the light brocade and silk. It adds a bit of drama to a timeless silhouette. The pink dress, on the right, has a certain ethereal Grecian goddess quality to it. It would be pretty at both a beach wedding and a formal ballroom reception.

But the  piéce de résistance, is this stunning ball gown made out of 300+ yards of trim. Coincidentally, I bought this same trim in February for inspiration for my next photo shoot. Needless to say, I was blown away when I saw the layers upon layers of the same trim used to create this stunning dress. There’s only one word to describe this dress: couture!

Thanks Alina for showing us your fabulous couture creations! To learn more about Alina, visit her website here.

Photos by David Kim.

Casual yet elegant weddings are all the rage, and wedding jewelry trends are no different. How perfect, then, is this gorgeous vintage inspired Miriam Haskell cuff with gold-plated floral filigree and handset Swarovski crystals and glass baroque pearls from J.Crew? I’m envisioning the bride wearing a simple Grecian-style dress for a casual (yet elegant) wedding at the beach. Heaven! The best part is that there’s a whole line of Miriam Haskell pieces available…perfect for bridesmiad jewelry to tie you all cohesively together. Find this stunning piece of jewelry and others, here.

What’s not to love about a pair of bright yellow flats with leopard skin interior? Photo by Stephanie Williams.

I’m loving all the color in the Spring/Summer jewelry lines, and this potential bridal accessory from Ippolita is no exception! You can never go wrong with a big chunky ring, even on your wedding day, so why no go REALLY big with this genuine 18k gold Rock Candy Constellation ring in Turquoise with Diamonds. It’s the perfect gift for your maid-of-honor, or perhaps yourself (think show-stopping cocktail ring for the bride’s other hand).  And…it’s a ring that could fit into almost any wedding day style…think casual, or formal, rustic, or elegant, beach or mountain. Find out how to get yours, here, and visit StellinaStellina for this glitzpick inspired inspiration board.