Win a kate spade Designer Handbag!!

Wishpot and Avelle the New Bag Borrow Steal (think Sex in the City) have teamed up to bring you our latest giveaway. Enter to win this fabulous fun red kate spade Designer Handbag! Retail value $429.

Here’s how to enter: Tell us or show us what you want to carry in your Avelle Designer Bag!
(Your fave accessories, your pets, your dreams, the kitchen sink and more….)

Tell:  Get 1 entry for each response here, on Avelle FB Fan Page, or on Twitter RT #Avelle

Show:  Get 2 entries when you post a pic of what you want to carry on Avelle FB Fan Page, or on Twitter

Share: Get 3 entries when you sign up at Avelle, follow Avelle on Twitter or blog about this giveaway

Be sure to leave a comment on the Wishpot Blog with what you did. Giveaway lasts one week. We will draw a winner on Monday Oct 5^th. Good Luck!

About the bag: kate spade ‘Quinn’ Knightsbridge Croco Tote
The clean lines and elegant croc-embossed patent leather of this kate spade tote transition effortlessly from daytime to evening. Designed to fit snugly under your arm, it’s finished with an open top, goldtone hardware, metal feet, three center compartments, signature lining and interior zip and cell pockets. Dimensions: 12″L x 3″W x 9″H. 7″ handle drop.

Wine enthusiasts and bare feet unite!

Or as Barefoot Republic says, “Kick off your shoes and join in the fun.”  You will be surprised by the fun and active crowd that enjoys this wine!  I am blown away with the full spectrum that Barefoot Wine offers its connoisseurs.  From wine tastings, scrapbooks and blog posts, to recipes and volunteer opportunities—you will never be bored while drinking this wine!

Of course my favorite has to be the Barefoot Bubbly, always available for celebrations and adding to the festivities!

Enter and Win This Barefoot Beach Giveaway!

Leave a comment with one of the three options below (or all three) and earn an entry for each comment!

1) Check out the wines at Barefoot Republic and tell me which is your favorite. If you haven’t tried a Barefoot Wine, get to the store so you can join in the giveaway!

2) Join the Barefoot Republic (I am a proud member!) – Come back and share your barefooter name (Mine is BubblyBride)

3) Leave a comment with your favorite getaway where you kick off your shoes and live out this fabulous barefoot attitude!

Giveaway ends October 19th and the top barefooter will be announced October 20th!

Source: Cory Parris Photography

Side ponytails are a way of keeping your hair out of your face but still showing off your long and beautiful locks!  Whether it is full of curls or loose and romantic, your hair will give off a playful but glam look.

This is one of my favorite side designs shown below.  I love how it is less curly than the others, but still offers volume and style to the overall look.

If you are planning your wedding decor around one of these beautiful peacock feathers, then you do not want to miss out on adding this dramatic detail to your attire.  Find one that fits your style and complements your dress, whether is full of color and texture or simple but still fashionable.

I love how this hair piece below gives the illusion of peacock feathers but still maintains the bridal white appearance.

If you are looking for a more abstract hair design, avoid the typical peacock colors or bridal white and find a peacock design in a funky color. Pick one that maybe matches another color that you are tying into your event.  The hair piece will pop against your white dress in pictures!

Sources:  Laura Kranitz, NevaPlume Etsy, Portobello Etsy Shop

Headbands can be covered in jewels to stand out or they can be designed to add a soft but dramatic  touch to your attire.  I came across these flowers and designs and I had to share them with everyone.  They do a great way of keeping the overall look of the wedding dress romantic.  They add enough style to notice but they don’t overwhelm the dress.

The large flower headband below is one of the more dramatic headbands offered at Little White Dresser.  This is for the chic brides who are looking to stand out in a trendy and fashionable way.  Keep your dress simple and let this be the focus of your attire.  One detail I love the most is how her headband complements her bouquet so well!

Source: Little White Dresser

Source: Jamie K Photography

For a much lighter, whimsical feel to your wedding I love these Lilies of the Valley.  Incorporating them into your bouquet will give it a much fuller look while keeping a romantic touch.

Mixing them into both the grooms flower and your bouquet will help tie you together in pictures.

I love how this cake took the Lily of the valley and incorporated it into the design.  The green leaves against the white icing makes the decoration stand out even more.  This is one small additional detail that will help incorporate a consistency throughout the day.

Sources: Wedding Obsession Blog, Wedding Bells Blog, Bridal Wave, Flower Designs

If you are looking to tie in an orange shade with an exotic atmosphere, the bird of paradise is the flower for your wedding!  This flower is full of attitude and presence in any room, mix it in with other flowers or let it stand alone.  Its beauty will be admired by all of your guests!

Since this flower is so striking, you can use it in a variety of ways.  I truly believe that with the Bird of Paradise you don’t need many other decorations to add clutter.

Don’t hesitate to create a theme around this flower!  Have it put on your invitations so your guests will know to expect a unique wedding with unspoken elegance.

Who can resist this dramatic orange and midnight blue plant that resembles an exotic bird peeking out from the broad leaves.  A bold and simple style is my suggestion to you when you are using this flower at your wedding.  I would love to see pictures of how you incorporated this flower into your wedding day!

Sources: Zazzle, My Personal Artist, Hawaiian Weddings, Sun Kissed Weddings, Aloha Island

Gerbera Daisies are my happy flowers. Design your wedding with bright colors and Gerbera Daisies to complement.  These flowers work perfectly to guarantee your centerpieces and bouquets will stand out at the wedding.

I adore these centerpieces, the lime green in the limes at the bottom of the vases adds a fun and unexpected twist to the flowers.  These work great for spring and summer weddings, these flowers bring a certain attitude to the event.

Mix Gerbera Daisies into floral pieces with a variety of  flowers to add texture and you will end up with an exciting arrangement.

I love these flowers for the guys, but I want to warn you…talk with your florists first.  These flowers don’t always hold up for a long period of time without water.  Florist have a variety of tricks to make these last as long as possible!

Sources: The Knot, Marthas Vineyard, Chelsea Elizabeth Photography, Erin Volante Floral