Art & Design of Kelli Murray

I first discovered ban.do a few months ago while i was searching for a hairpiece to wear for my wedding.  Not only do they have some UH-MAZING bridal pieces….but they recently launched heart by ban.do , a collection that is SO fun and full of color! Jen Gotch is one of the designers behind heart by ban.do and I just LOVE her creative website!  Not to mention her blog:  My Polaroid Blog

I want that big yellow bow!

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There is just something special about finding the perfect DRESS!  I don’t often find an excuse to shop for a new one, but it seems to be wedding season again in my life, so I figure that is good enough reason to at least LOOK right!?  Here are a few designers / labels I am drooling over.

Camilla & Marc (yes please!) and IVANAhelsinki available at Sunday Brunch

Rachel Gilbert – Breathtaking collection!  (even some actual wedding gown options!)

Foley + Corinna – check out her line of BAGS too!

Acne

I have always been a lover of all things ceramic.  So when I came across this jewelry by mememe….i just had to share.  What girls doesn’t love bows and bunnies and anchors and diamonds?

If you have yet to discover LOOKBOOK.NU…you’ve GOT to check it out.  It is the internet’s largest source of fashion inspiration from real people all around the world.   Every time I am in a wardrobe funk or am in need of a bit of fashion inspiration, I check out this site.  It makes me want to shop….but even more so…bust out my sewing machine (who has not gotten much attention from me in the last few months.  We used to have a much better relationship.)

Below is a collection of some of my favorite recently posted looks. Apparently i’m into hats and blazers.

Today’s inspiration. By Zephyrance – don’t wake me up.

I love this quote.  Sometimes life can be scary and full of “What if’s”…

What if I try and I fail? / What if no one understands? / What if I just can’t do it? / What if I’m wrong?

Often we let our fears or insecurities hold us back from pursuing our dreams or reaching our goals. But replacing that fear with curiosity….seems achievable, and less intimidating.  And maybe that curiosity will birth a new found courage. Who knows?  But we’ve all got to start somewhere.