The Unconventional Bridal

Volume 1

Bridal season is just around the corner. And there are some great trends in store for 2011! There is so much to talk about when it comes to Bridal... really so much... So we are going to start with one of the most important parts of wedding planning: THE DRESS!!!

Courtesy of Jaclyn Fisher, wedding consultant and co-owner of Two Little Birds Planning, for her expert advice on the hottest wedding trends of the year via www.thebeautybridal.com we found out that "Vintage or retro- inspired with a modern twist is in. What's old is new." Hummm, we like that! Using vintage apart of your wedding will definitely give your wedding a unique feel. As with most vintage,  anything you use that is vintage can tend to be one of a kind. 

So what would a funky slightly off beat bride like?

Check out these wedding dresses we found on Etsy, (yes you can find all things handmade and VINTAGE on Etsy)! 

The Peppermint Pretty

this little number is entitled, "hey little lucy"

Pictures of Lily

See more of the peppermint pretty here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepeppermintpretty

All photographs courtesy of the peppermint pretty website.

and another shop we found 

Porshes Place

             CLASSIC VINTAGE SCOOPNECK DRESS and SASH

See more of the porshesplace here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/porshesplace

All photographs courtesy of the porshesplace  website.

Arn’t these great dresses?  Stay tuned for eco friendly ways to make your wedding green.

Is there something that you’d like to see us cover as far as weddings? Please, we’d love your feedback!

Featured Etsy Store: Brown Bag Bakery

  "..Death by chocolate is a myth...this I know because I live..." -Sia

Brit loves quotes and this is one of her favorites. "Chocolate has helped me through some pretty dark days and nights!  And I feel that the older & wiser I become, the more I appreciate chocolate and it's roll in my life", brit says.  I know she speaks of chocolate as a friend, and I think as women chocolate is a friend.  If a girlfriend is feeling down having someone to talk to, some chocolate, and perhaps some wine (if it's really bad) is just what the doctor ordered in most cases!

So with that being said, we introduce our newest favorite Etsy Store:

Brown Bag Bakery

chocolate covered caramel lollys

Death by Rum Roll

( I love this title)

orange flavored nanaimo bars

peanut butter and jelly butter caramels

And here's their divine description:

this caramel is ridiculous. the bottom layer is peanut butter caramel.  middle is classic butter caramel.

on top is a layer of jelly caramel.  and then its all coated in chocolate.  told ya it was ridiculous.

for this purchase you will be receiving 1 pound of these chewy pbj & caramels.

you choose the flavor for the jelly layer, from:

grape, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry

So are you drooling yet?  Check out their host of other savory & sweet offerings at:

www.etsy.com/shop/brownbagbakery

p.s. We also love that she's a busy mom too.  We love supporting fellow moms!

Featured Etsy Store: Parlene's Closet

When Brit and I started BtanJerine one of the things we wanted to do was to have featured artist on our website. When we discover something new we always want to share it with each other and our girlfriends. We love "discovering" new people and there talents! Now that we are a part of the Etsy community we have decided to feature different Etsy Stores on our blog. Hopefully this will help you to "discover" someone new and branch out!

This week we feature a fellow Etsy friend of ours, Parlene's Closet.

Parlene has been an Etsy entrepreneur since 2007. In the past, she has sold her original handmade jewelry, hats and stationary.  Currently Parlene is focusing on things Vintage!  Check out this outfit I totally heart! 

Audrey Hepburn  would be so envious of this lovely frock!

            Vintage 1960 Wool Anthropologie styled coat

Vintage Breakfast at Tiffany's Black Handbag Circa 1950

Little Black Vintage Suit Circa 1950

Thanks Parlene for these great vintage finds! Don't forget to check out her blog.