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Amy Salinger, New York, NY Vendor: Stylist Website: Amy Salinger About Me: Fashion has always made me tick. Having lived in Boston, Chicago and New York City, I have learned from “real” people that style is what makes each individual look and feel fabulous. I personally teach that there is no such thing as having “nothing to wear”. My techniques are proven to save time and money by understanding what you own, knowing how to use it and how to develop it. Buy what you need. Use what you have.

Something Borrowed: Vintage Veils

June 17th, 2009 @ 10:17 am by Amy Salinger

Let's talk recession proof wedding style. Is there any better way to look fantastic and give a shout out to your mom than with her borrowed veil? I think not! You have covered three bases in one, something borrowed, acquiring a headpiece and spending no money! I love innovative styling!

Many women have nothing to do with their beautiful gown and veil after the big day. They pack it up and tuck it nicely underneath the bed hoping that one day they will have a daughter who will wear it proudly. One huge problem, the likely hood that your daughter will not only be the same size, but actually like the dress is next to impossible! Styles come and go and trying to don a dress exactly as it was around 30 years after its original wear is a difficult task.

So, what better way to show off your mother's beautiful wedding taste than to re-wear her veil and skip over the dress. There are options to re-work it in order to modernize it without taking away the heartfelt sentiment. Adding in a new head piece such as a broach, comb or crown is the simple way to make it your own and still show mommy that you love her.

Everyone is trying to cut corners no matter where the spending is happening, so why not think outside of the box for your wedding day as well. There are plenty of vintage pieces lurking around your grandmother and mother's closets so jump on them fast! Work them not only into your wedding look, but your everyday look as well! :grin:

Photo courtesy of Queensofvintage.com

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Chelsea Petaja, Nashville Vendor: Hair Accessories Website: Oh My Deer! About Me: "Oh, My Deer!" was born out of a love for play-on-words and getting my hands dirty. I live in Music City USA in a little loft with brick walls, concrete floors and my husband. I teach Visual Arts at a Montessori school that grows organic vegetables and composts nearly everything. It satisfies the hippie in me. I make flowers and feathers for your hair that I hope make you feel beautiful. Sometimes I make drawings and invitations for your eyes. And then that leaves everything in between that I pretend to know how to do.

A New Twist on an Old Favorite

January 13th, 2009 @ 10:27 am by Chelsea Petaja @ Oh My Deer

I’m really loving these fabric flowers lately, and one bride wanted one to adorn a tulle band. She’d seen the Wendy piece of Sarah Gabriel’s and asked for something similar… and viola! Though I can take no credit for the creative beauty of the piece, I still really, really like her.

{ Miss Maud }