boys + arrows = obsessed

Boys and Arrows is the picture perfect combination of everything I love in a bikini. From the bandeau tops to the ruched bottoms, the braided straps to the flirty fringe... Summer is right around the corner and I want every style suit they have in every color they offer. See for yourself.

Cannot even handle it...

Seriously?

I know I already got married but...

I think it's a little unfair that we have to pick one or two dresses to define us as a bride. What about us fashion whores? When you're a shopaholic there are probably a few dresses you have your eye on... not that I'm condoning that kind of spending, but you wait your whole life for your "big" day and damn, maybe we don't like being forced to choose just one! If Oscar De La Renta didn't exist it might be easier to choose just one, but that's not the world we live in...

Meet my first love...

It took me forever to track down this dress, I saw it on a photographer's website. Yes. It's Oscar De La Renta and it's gorgeous, per usual, but damn man I couldn't bring myself to spend over $10k on a dress... 

Rufflicious

Strapless Ruffle-Tiered Silk Dress by Adam Lippes

True Ruffle Love

I heart ruffles, clearly. They have allowed me to bring out my inner girly-girl in the most fun, flirty way and I'm loving it! I am selective with my ruffles though. You kind of have to be willing to show off other assets in tighter fitted clothing to balance out the bulk of the ruffles. 

My relationship with ruffles began when I purchased this Free People "Ditsy Ruffled Layers Skirt" about 8 months ago. 

Then, I got these adorable Diane Von Furstenberg "Waverly" flips...

THEN, I took my relationship with ruffles to a whole new level when I bought this Alice + Olivia "Colette Bouquet Dress" for my wedding rehearsal dinner...

So now, I'm basically in a full-on committed relationship with ruffles. While some people dream about butterflies and rainbows, I dream about layers upon layers of silk chiffon and lace... 

TFNC 
One Shoulder Tiered Frill Hem Shift Dress

BLU MOON
Summer Lovin' Ruffle Dress

JEN'S PIRATE BOOTY

"Senorita with Ribbon" Mini Dress

 

Alice + Olivia

Stacey Poof Skirt Party Dress

Free People

Solid Ruffle V Bralette

Betsey Johnson

Ruffle Bandeau Bikini

Victoria's Secret "Beach Sexy"

Polka Dot Ruffle Bikini

Mar Y Sol
Gabriella Ruffle Clutch

And finally, the most incredible wedding gown I've seen to date. I spotted this gem after I had already purchased my dress, otherwise I may have gone for it. Made to order by the incredibly talented Claire La Faye, the dress is called "Some Kind of Wonderful" and that it is...

God Bless Ruffles.

Bea