sans*tulle

you know one of your bridesmaids is going to carry your stuff for you. "oh, don't worry; i can carry your lipstick in my bag" etc. my answer would undoubtedly be, "oh, no...i don't think it will fit." because i want one of these and even if they'll only fit my lipstick, a comb, and a pack of breath mints, who cares?!? seriously, just look at these things!


i judge the value of accessories and clothing by doing a little math. divide how much the pretty costs by how many times i'll actually use/wear it. all of these purses can be worn with a wedding dress or your favorite jeans. given that, these clutches are really quite economical (and that, friends and neighbors is how we women-folk justify such treats.) these next two are my favorites.

moyna bags $155 - $265

it should be no shock to anyone that my first post official sans*tulle entry would be about shoes. i love them. especially stiletto cockroach-killers. but let's face it, they're a lot easier to look at than to walk in. so this something blue features some rather daring shoes as well as a few that are kinder to your feet.

ohhhhh, i love these. your blue doesn't have to be powdery and soft. it can shout and scream "look at me!!!!" $114

RSVP ice blue metallic. you can find some really amazing deals on 6pm.com. they are zappos' outlet site and have great markdowns. $21

i can see these betsy johnsons with an ivory dress for a garden wedding. they're so cute and well, girly. $87


if these had feathery fluffs instead of bows, you could wear them around the house and pretend you're marilyn. see the quilty lining inside? they look really comfy. $50cynthia rowley makes a whole line of wedding shoes...with a blue sole. "tinsel" $222

another dancing-friendly find on 6pm.com. baby blue lumiani with a kitten heel. $40 (down from $100)

Ok, so these Betsey Johnsons are simply astounding. i'll give a special prize to anyone who wears these as their "something blue."

i think i just dislike anything that is titled into the genre for which it was created. especially if it's tied to any type of holiday or any other single-day occasions. "wedding shoes" and worse yet, "wedding jewelry" totally make my eye start twitching. all too often, manufacturers (notice i say "manufacturers" and not "jewelers," "artisans," or "designers") know that these items are to be worn once and thereafter thought of as disposable...and they create these items with that in mind. and somehow the cheap-alloy sparkley chandelier earrings still get slapped with a $55 sticker. often these are items for which one wouldn't pay $15 for everyday costume jewelry and don't even make it through the first dance.

this is why i encourage seeking your accessories from non-wedding sources. not only will you find something more unique, you'll get better value out of something you can enjoy again (and remind you of such a happy day), AND it's less waste in the world.

i'm totally in love with ShySiren's earrings. the flower collection is full of gorgeous delicate pieces. these are my favorites for their subtlety:

these little tiny buds remind me of lily-of-the-valley. only about an inch long, they're just enough embellishment and won't take any attention away from one's face.





these little bells take care of your "something blue" with the sky coloured bead above the frosted bell. or you could go bolder with the blue bells.



lots of pretties for your bridesmaids, too.


and the best part? all of these earrings are between $17 and $30. they do custom order, too. you can find ShySiren on Etsy.com. tell them I say "hi!." (all of the images in this post © ShySiren)