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I like to believe there’s a little bit of a Glam in all of us. Whether you only bring her out on the weekends or on special occasions, there’s something about adding that extra touch of eyeliner, red lipstick and to-die-for eyelashes that makes us all feel a little rock n roll glamorous. Personally, I’ve always been a big fan of this look, but it isn’t just for girls with tattoos or girls with boys with tattoos. It’s an attitude, it’s a color palette and most of all… it’s the accessories.

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As with all things glamorous, the bigger the better-very rarely will something be considered too over the top. Broach/Ring bouquets are starting to pop up much more than usual and it’s a fantastic way to incorporate costume jewelry from a family member, or introduce an edgy alternative to flowers. Pair that with a complimenting head piece or broach attached to your dress, and you’re able to amplify your glam factor ten fold.

It can also be hard to really incorporate your personality into a dress bought from a bridal boutique, so by adding in a few pieces of colored tulle underneath your dress, it allows your dress an easy transition from ceremony to reception… and it adds a pop of color to make your photographer happy. Some dress styles lend themselves well to having “add-on” pieces; feathers, crystals, lace, ribbons- just to name a few obvious embellishments you can add to the dress itself. Add ruby red lipstick and thick black eyeliner and you’ve got yourself a complete look.

When considering Glam for your stationery pieces, think bold, ornate, and vibrant. A hot pink wrap around a black and white invitation mailed in a hot pink envelope not only keeps a refined and elegant look, but it grabs your guests’ attention and signals that this wedding will have an edge to it.

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tmphotography.net
jmmphotography.us
madeulookphotography.com
jomelgregorio.com
cincimakeup.com
martisfloraldesigns.com

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One baby was enough for me, but two? I’m not sure I would handle it as gracefully as Alison and Mike! I was able to catch a glimpse at these little nuggets when I dropped off the final pieces and they’re absolutely gorgeous.

We started the design process a month or so ago and it’s funny how we revert back to our old review processes and language from our job together at design firm downtown; her in client services and I in production. She’s always been so easy to work with and having such good rapport with her helped this process move quickly and smoothly, even if the snow screwed up or envelope delivery date (argh).

Alison wanted a holiday card that would not only showcase the girls, but double up as their birth announcement. Leah Brady Photography took these shots- this is my second time working with Leah’s images and always so hard to choose a favorite!

So… Introducing… MarieKate and Jane Conway.

Welcome to the world, girls. You found yourselves in the hands of some great parents.

we both shook it up a bit with the “ShakeIt Photo” app

Not the best shot on my part, but I like the idea of it, so I went with it. Check Katie, here.

We’re a little late posting, but with good reason. But it was worth the wait, no?

Mine on top and Katie on the bottom.

who knew we would get the horizon lines to match up on this one. as usual, check out Katie here

Katie on the left, Kristen on the right

…And we’re back! Katie Jo and I are full force with Photo A Week this time around. Busy schedules be damned! I apologize to those of you coming over to paper eye candy, but we have a soft spot for photography that needs an outlet.

Mine on the top, Katie Jo’s on the bottom.

Check out Katie Jo’s blog over here!

The only way I know Katie Jo and I will do it is if I call us out. In the meantime, my favorites from Photo a Week Take 1 with the other ladies…