Shop Update (part two)

Layla headband by elSage designs

Part two of my shop update shows off some eco friendly goodies for the girls in our lives. Designs made from reclaimed & vintage materials and attached to high quality headbands.

 LaLa bow headbands by elSage designs

 My new model, miss Luna, is just  a doll. She had me running all over snapping her picture in various headbands. She was so fun to work with and she looks so great in all the miniSage designs.

Soleil headband by elSage designs

Milla headband by elSage designs

Check out the rest of the miniSage designs in my shop!

Check out Shop Update (part 1)

 

::Poppytalk giveaway! $150

It is a month full of giveaways around here... the great thing about this one is that it's a lot of money and it's not from my pocket!

I've been a part of the poppytalk handmade eco green pop show this month. It is nearing the end of the show and the founders of poppytalk are giving away $150 in goods from the market. Which goods, you ask? That's the coolest part, you get to choose. So go to their blog and enter your comment (your favorite item from the eco green pop market & your environmentally friendly tip) and cross your fingers. If you should win you could spend all or part of it at elSage ;)

Shop Update (part one)

elSage wedding is something I've been toying with for awhile now. I got my hands on some vintage veiling from England that's to die for, together with vintage tulle, reclaimed fabrics (including soft-as-butter vintage linen), and vintage jewels some of the most original and gorgeous headpieces & veils are created.

 Haley veil by elSage designs

These are truly labors of love for me. I love details and am admittedly a bit of a perfectionist.

'something blue' tag detail

I have treated these as though they are going to be mine for my own wedding day. Each piece is original and part of a limited edition due to the nature of the materials.

 Audrey veil by elSage designs

Indira headpiece by elSage designs

The pictures shown here are 'outtakes' from yesterday's photoshoot. Visit the elSage shop to see more.

::and the winner is...

Yesterday I did an impromptu Earth Day giveaway. This morning, before hubs left for work I had him capture the drawing on camera.

Drum roll please...

Congrats to Mandy!

Remember there's another giveaway here that ends when April does.

::Earth Day Giveaway!

In honor of Earth Day I am giving away a sweet little package including the Brooklyn Bow hair clip & a Pear print on green paper. Brooklyn is made form vintage lace & attached to a new hair clip. Pear is printed on recycled paper.

All you have to do is visit my shop & tell me (in a comment below) what item is your favorite & why. Everything in there is eco friendly so browse away, guilt free. I will pick a winner tomorrow morning.

P.S. I have another giveaway going on here. 8 more days until it ends...

wedding wednesday ::the dress::

'The Dress' is a big deal when you're getting married. here are some of my favorites in several different styles & categories.  

off the rack (er, um website)...

I love the simplicity & unique straps on this one, so pretty. These would be the perfect match for the bride who didn't want to wear a veil but wanted something pretty in their hair..

j.crew chiffon and organza dune gown

source

 It makes me smile to imagine a summer bride in this flirty betsy johnson dress. i think this hairpiece would fit perfectly & add a little style.

 

betsy johnson mille feuille dress

source

eco friendly...

How amazing is this dress by threadhead creations? made with eco friendly fabrics. Looking for the perfect hair accessory? this would be perfect!

source

Or this bamboo jersey piece from GinaMicheleVintage. I love that you could wear this for years to come & it looks so comfortable! These would be a nice addition to the look, hair up down or in a low ponytail.

source

vintage... my wedding dress was a vintage prom dress that a wonderful friend altered, i love the history & style of a vintage wedding dress.

Feeling a little anti-establishment 80s? Check out this dress from dusty rose vintage. Pair it with this for a fun & funky look.

 

source

Dreaming of a country wedding? This dress from NodtoModvintage

  would be perfect I think these would be a perfect match to go with it. With a lighter colored sash you could wear this in your hair
.

source

travel tuesday ::puerto rico::

One of my favorite things about travel is the idea I have of a place before i go; and then the reality of the place once I've been there. Sometimes, it's like two completely different trips. One in my imagination and the other in real life.

 source

 source

I didn't do a travel post last week, because I was totally caught up in our real life plans. We bought tickets to Puerto Rico after lots of deliberation, budget talk and airfare tracking, we were led to this wonderful island.

source

source

 source

I'm so excited and have been experiencing our travels in my head all week. We are looking at a house rental in Rincon & then maybe a few days in old San Juan. After that we are open and free for another week. The boy will be with us for his first outside-the-country trip.(this counts, right?) I'm hoping he loves the old cities, sand, surf and empanadas as much as i do in my head.

 source

 

source

Did I mention our trip isn't until July? I guess I have the next two and a half months to experience Puerto Rico via my imagination.

 

source

I would love to hear advice if you've been to Puerto Rico, or have traveled with little ones. I would also love to know about your summer plans... what are you looking forward to? What trips are happening? (even if they're only in your head).