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So way back when, at the start of this series, I promised to put together a sophisticated, classic look on a budget. This week, “budget” became the operating factor. To find accessories to complement my dress, I did a whole lot of shopping in my closet {something I highly recommend!}, with a little bargain-store hunting thrown in for good measure. Here’s what I found.

On the left, you’ll find my perfume of choice: Lovely by SJP. As you can see, I haven’t used very much, as I try to save it for special occasions {such as a fancy mansion black-tie ball}.

On the right, we have my sparkly silver dancing shoes. They’re comfortable, they’re already broken in, and they make it so that my dress doesn’t need to be hemmed. Done and done. I bought them a few seasons ago at Macy’s, so I doubt they’re still being sold, but as you can see the brand is Rampage.

If you know me, you know I have a slight bag addiction. I’m not even sure what I bought this clutch for originally, but it’s cute and it fits the color scheme.

I know I told you I was buying one of three pairs of earrings from White Aisle, but by the time I remembered I would actually need to place an order if I was ever going to receive them in time to wear, I would have had to use expedited shipping. Budget, remember? So it was off to Kohl’s for me, where I picked up these two shiny pairs for about $15 each {no shipping necessary!}. I’m going to try both of them on once I get my hair done before I make a decision on which one’s the keeper.

Possibly my favorite accessory is hiding in the middle of this last photo: red polish for my toes! I read somewhere once Jackie O said you should always have pale pink polish on your fingernails and red polish on your toenails. I think I agree. The NYC shade shown here is my go-to color {I think it’s 211A?}.

Stay tuned for next week’s post, where I’ll reveal how all this inspiration came together!

Previously:
The Location
The Dress
The Hair
The Jewelry
The Face

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I know you’re probably getting sick of looking at all the green boards I’ve been posting lately, but I like to think this is spring working its magic on me – everything outside my window is in bloom, and I wanted to bring a little of that into Peach & Pearl.

This wedding is centered around one simple flower: lilacs. With their sweet, heady smell drifting through the air, you hardly need anything else to create a wonderful ambiance, but add in some silver, white, and gray accents to keep things sophisticated. And if you can celebrate at a Provence estate {top middle}, all the better!

The Details
First row, left to right: vintage coupe glasses for a champagne toast by Eddie Ross; French estate via Classic Bride; lilac bouquet photo by Punam Bean via Style Me Pretty

Second row: vintage carriage by Martha Stewart Weddings; hydrangea-lined aisle by Martha Stewart Weddings; cake on vintage pedestal via Classic Bride {photo by Look Photography}

Third row: lilac centerpiece photo by Punam Bean via Style Me Pretty; cork heart via 100 Layer Cake; lavender pocket square by Martha Stewart Weddings; garden party photo by Lisa Hubbard

Yes, I love making inspiration boards. And yes, I’d love to make you one. See more here.

P.S. Want to see a real lovely lilac wedding? Click here, here, and here.

{Photo by Punam Bean}

I love lilacs, don’t you?

If my Mom were answering that question, the reply would most definitely be yes. In honor of her (and Mother’s Day, one day late), today’s inspiration board is all about these pretty blooms. Coming up soon!

P.S. I did climb a mountain yesterday! (But just a little one…)