5 Wedding Blogs I Love

Throw away your wedding magazines, ladies! Wedding blogs are the new way of being informed and inspired for your BIG day. With fabulously, colorful photos for miles, DIY ideas, notable, as well as up and coming vendors, mind-blowing cake and floral designs, wedding blogs is where brides who are ready to scratch themselves bald go for some soothing wedding relaxation and rejuvenation.

Here are 5 of My Favorite Wedding Blogs:

OMG I’m Getting Married

Blog: www.OMGImGettingMarried.com

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/omgimmarried

London based blog, OMG I’m Getting Married is owned and run by self professed cat-lover and wedding blog addict, Alexis Cuddyre. OMG covers everything from cakes to fashion to honeymoons. With over 6,000 Twitter followers, this UK wedding blog is growing by the day. Alexis not only is editor of this adorable wedding blog, but a digital designer and her love for graphics and illustration is documented on the blog in the Bridal Graphics series.

 

Ruffled

Blog: www.RuffledBlog.com

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ruffledblog

Amanda, owner and editor of Ruffled, launched the vintage wedding blog in 2008. Inspired to do so when she was planning her own 1930s inspired wedding in 2007 and didn’t have the inspiration resources that she would have liked. From this challenge and her own previous Online Marketing experience in the fashion industry, birthed Ruffled-a wedding guide to brides-to-be that are “smart sassy and hip to the latest trends with a hint of sophistication looking to stand out amongst the crowd”

 Equipped with a wedding shop, DIY ideas, and even an area where brides can sell the wedding gowns, or brides going green can buy Recycled Gowns, “Ruffled inspires sophisticated creativity for your Wedding without any sacrifice. Fashion conscious sensibility combined with trendy attitude and vintage inspired romance reflects the spirit of today’s stylish bride.”

Snippet from the Ruffled Blog

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Peonies and Pearls

Blog: www.PeoniesandPearls.co.uk

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/peoniesnpearls

Adelle Frejus orignally launched Peonies and Pearls as a creative outlet to share her love for art, fashion, photography, vintage details, hand crafts, graphic design, and interior design. As a newlywed herself, and now, a new mommy, Adelle inspires brides-to-be daily with photos of real weddings, bridal fashion, and all things bride, from South East London. The blog is equipped with a shop that carries jewelry from popular jewelry designer, Stella and Dot.  

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Style Me Pretty

Blog: www.StyleMePretty.com

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/stylemepretty

“Devoted to the modern bride,” Abby Larson launched Style Me Pretty in 2007. The blog covers real weddings, up and coming vendors, and everything from bridal fashion to beautiful floral inspirations. Published in magazines like Real Simple Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Modern Bride, Style Me Pretty has fast become one of the most popular and recognized blogs amongst the bridal industry. Style Me Pretty has hit 8.5 million monthly page views, with approximately 490,000 monthly visitors and also managing over 25,000 RSS subscribers.

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Wedding Chicks

Blog: www.WeddingChicks.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/weddingchicks

Established in 2008, The Wedding Chicks blog is edited by Amy and Jocey, two women who spend their days bringing brides-to-be “new, classic, funky, hip and just plain fun for weddings.”  The blog is filled with inspiration for the BIG day from unique hair accessories to vintage rides to leave the chapel. With a DIY section, they give great ideas for favors and invitations. Real Weddings is where the ladies allow new brides to submit their beautiful wedding photos. They even own another blog called On to Baby, which obviously, covers everything baby. This duo is definitely a fav amongst the bridal blogging community.

Snippet from the Wedding Chicks Blog

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Melissa Foster

“…a wonderful connector of readers and books, a friend of authors, and a tireless advocate for women. She is the real deal.”

Website: www.MelissaFoster.com

Blog: www.MelissaFoster.com/blogs/melissa

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Melissa_Foster

I connected with this inspiring lady the other night on Twitter after seeing a tweet about #WomensLitCafe, which is “an extension of the The Women’s Nest.  It’s an online community that bridges the gap between writers and readers with the sole mission of promoting great literature.  The WoMen’s Literary Café is ‘Where readers and authors unite!’

Bridging the gap between the vast community of readers and authors, the WoMen’s Lit Cafe offers helpful promotions to authors, reviewers, bloggers, and editors by creating that bridge to bring readers, authors, and author services together under one umbrella in an easily navigable venue.”  

I was immediately intrigued because this is similar to my goals with my website/blog. I am always in support of women that make it their business to support other women who are making moves. She is a bestselling, award-winning author of three novels, Megan’s Way, Chasing Amanda, and Come Back to Me. She is also published in Indie Chicks: 25 Women 25 Personal Stories. She is even stepping into to film production withher book, Meghan’s Way. I am amazed at how she has time to write books, produce films, and yet, still dedicating time to support and encourage other women who do or trying to do what she does.

In the time that I have been in business, blogging, and riding the social media train, I have repeatedly seen an unsettling amount of cases where women are tearing each other down with snide comments or being so competitive to the point where they can’t find it in themselves to be supportive of one another. Now don’t get me wrong, in the world of business, thing are competitive and we ALL want to succeed, but it is extra refreshing to see someone like Melissa doing what she does. I am a believer that success follows those who want others to succeed.

I encourage any women who write or blog to join her community to support and be supported! I just joined today and will write updates on my experience on Women’s Literary Cafe.

“Enjoy each and every day. No one else will do it for you,” Melissa

 

Ashley Madekwe: Ring My Bell Blog

“Actress and Ring My Bell blogger with more shoes than sense.”

Blog: www.Ashley-RingMyBell.blogspot.com

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/smashleybell

Ashley Madekwe is an actress that plays “Ashley Davenport” on ABCs Revenge and played Bambi on Secret Diary of a Call Girl. And who knew?…She’s also a blogger! Her fashion blog has been stated by Look Magazine to be one of the top fashion blogs. Ring My Bell focusses on Ashley’s personal style, her acting career, and life. Never disappointing, she also sells pieces from her wardrobe at the Ring My Bell Shop. The fabulously lucky have taken from there Herve Leger dresses, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, and YSL sandals, to name a few.

Ashley’s style is adorable meets sexy. Her character on Revenge has a style that is very reminiscent to her very own, regularly sporting short, pleated skirts with blouses and flouncy little dresses.

She is yet another example of a business woman (her business being acting) wo uses a BLOG to promote herself. Cool girl! Check her out on Wednesday nights on Revenge on ABC at 10pm Eastern Time.

The Cast of Revenge

The Divine Miss Mommy Blog

Blog: www.TheDivineMissMommy.com

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/stacieinatlanta

 

Stacie Haight Connerty brings all of us mommies cute and informative stories of mommyhood, the latest in home and beauty products, and even giveaways. Her blog is equipped with tips like getting your kids to eat healthy…Sweet! Blogging from Atlanta, Georgia, she is a mother of three little cuties and married for 10 plus years. The Divine Mommy Blog is a simple but essential blog for all Mommy Blog readers.

With a whopping 60,000 plus Twitter following, Stacie, a self-professed social media junkie definitely could teach up and coming bloggers a thing or two. She was named one of the 140 Must Follow Moms on Twitter and Cision’s Top 10 Most Influential Mommy Bloggers, to name a few. She is the founder of Georgia Social Media Moms – a group of over 170 taste makers (Women & Men) in Georgia. Stacie has an MBA in marketing and consults with several companies on a regular basis as a Social Media Consultant.

Possibly the most adorable part of Stacie’s blog is nothing more than her precious children.

Designer Kelly Wearstler’s Blog

“I am always aware of my surroundings and I spend time each day searching for beautiful and unusual things. I have an inherent affection for taking photos of the things that capture my attention and excite me. This is a personal collection of photos I have taken some old, some new. These images give me moments of happiness and inspiration during my busy days. I invite you into my vibe life.”

Blog: www.MyVibeMyLife.com

Shop: www.kellywearstler.com

I recently did an Interior Design Blog post featuring So Haute Style and she had recently posted designer, Kelly Wearstler’s Malibu beach House on her blog. Kelly is not only an incredible designer of both fashion and interiors, one of the best dressed of the year by Vogue, one of the “Design 100″ by Time Style and Design, but the creative force behind her very own blog, My Vibe My Life. And what a blog it is! I was immediately captivated by all of the color and cool pics.

Here are some of those pics:

Erin Blaskie

“Involved in a hot, passionate love affair with the internet…”

Blog: www.ErinBlaskie.com

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ErinBlaskie

The brains behind BSETC, an a creative outsourcing firm that supports entrepreneurs around the world with internet marketing and social media endeavors, and owner of @ErinBlaskie, home to over 26,000 Twitter followers, Erin Blaskie certainly is having a love affair with the internet! She considers herself a digital vanguard, and she’s right! Her company helps entrepreneurs build profitable businesses with Entrepreneur DIY, which provides do it yourself tutorials for business owners on a wide range of topics, and by coaching, supporting, and mentoring through The VA (Virtual Assistant) Coach. She authors and sells several e-books, including “From Content to Customer: How to Successfully Market Your Info Products”, which is due out December 2011.

Whether you know her as Bizinatrix, New Media Princess, or just Erin Blaskie, this chick is definitely one of the powerful forces behind making us all better business men and women. Her blog is inspiring, informative, and a must-read for ALL blogger and business chicks!

Shop Erin Blaskie Products for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

The Vacation Gals

“Expert advice on family travel, girlfriend getaways, and romantic escapes.”

www.TheVacationGals.com

www.Twitter.com/thevacationgals

Written by 3 gals from 3 different cities in the US (Twin Cities Gal, Beth Blair who lives in Minnesota, SoCal Gal, Jennifer Miner who lives in Southern California, and Colorado Gal, Kara Williams who lives in Colorado Springs), The Vacation Gals covers everything about traveling with family, your friends, and your spouse, along with the latest in travel gear, travel news and tips.

Being that most of their coverage comes from US cities, Mexico, and The Caribbean, their write-ups are very relatable and the trips are very obtainable to most American families.The Vacation Gals is an award-winning blog. They were the 2010 and 2011 finalists for Best Travel Blogs at the 11th Annual Web Blog Awards, to name only a couple. Here are the other awards they’ve won.

From spa getaways to Disney vacations, The Vacation Gals is a well-rounded, awesome travel blog.

Fashion Bomb Daily

“all urban fashion…all the time”

Blog: www.FashionBombDaily.com

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/thefashionbomb

After recognizing that there were next to no blogs focussing on urban fashion, journalist Claire Sulmers birthed Fashion Bomb Daily in the summer of 2006. Based in New York City and Paris, the blog has been named “Blog of the Moment” by Teen Vogue and “Blog to Watch” by Womens Wear Daily. Amongst Claire’s accomplishments are contributing to Italian Vogue and Essence Magazine. She is also a regular contributor to AOL Black Voices. Fashion Bomb Daily has been named as one of Signature 9′s 99 Most Influential Style Blogs. And get this, not only is this chick fashionable and savvy, she’s got mad brains! Claire holds a B.A. magna cum laude with highest honors in Romance Languages and Literatures and African-American studies from Harvard University. That’s amazing!

With almost 16,500 followers on Twitter and almost 130,000 blog visitors a month, the blog is home to news in fashion, celeb style, celeb looks for less, trends, and wardrobe advice. Claire’s baby (the blog) has turned up in several celeb tweets, including those of Solange Knowles, Bryan Boy, and Russell Simons.

Claire Sulmers is an inspiration to female bloggers and businesswomen everywhere. She is a true testament to how hard work and determination has a major pay-day in the future.

Be inspired girls!

Snippets from Fashion Bomb Daily:

Interior Design Blogs

Interior Design blogs are on the rise! Most mixing interior design, furniture, and even fashion, they are catching the attention of cities all over the world with their creative spin on home life inspiration.

Here are our favorite interior design blogs (in no particular order):

So Haute Style

 www.sohautestyle.com

(Nicole Gibbons)

New York City based blogger Nicole Gibbons brought to life So Haute Style in 2008. Influenced by her mom, an interior designer, Nicole was bitten by the design bug at an early age. The Entertaining section of her blog is possibly the cutest and most inspiring part of her blog, in my opinion. The section includes everything one needs to know for when throwing a swanky party: recipes, table-setting ideas, DIY floral designs, and even stationary. Her work has been featured on HGTV, ElleDecor.com, and The Nest, to name a few of several. In 2009, So Haute Style was named one of the best all-around home blogs. Her latest blog post featured fashion designer, Kelly Wearstler’s Malibu beach house. Totally fab!

Snippets from the Kelly Wearstler Malibu Beach House Post

A Table-Top Design from the Entertaining Section

Decor 8 Blog

 www.decor8blog.com

(Holly Becker)

Launched in 2006 by author, freelance journalist, and design consultant Holly Becker, Decor 8 Blog has been around since before the recent booming popularity of interior design blogs. It definitely shows with her amazing fan base and amount of content! You’ll find inspiring posts on decorating ideas, indie art and design, and fabulous interior spaces. She also features DIY (do it yourself) projects, store and home tours, book reviews, and trade show coverage. Not leaving her readers out of any of the knowledge that she has obtained over the years of being a blogger, she offers Blogging Your Way, an e-course. Holly is also a weekly columnist at Real Simple online. She has completed assignments for HGTV and HGTV Ideas Magazine as a style editor. Her 1st book, Decorate: 1000 Inspirational Ideas for Every Room in Your Home, is just the icing on the cake to a long list of accomplishments.

Shanna Murray Window Films and Wall Decals

Holly Becker’s Book, Decorate: 1,000 Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home (Click the book to buy!)

Cocozy

www.cococozy.com

(Coco)

Cococozy was created by Los Angeles blogger Coco, self-professed “executive by day and interior junkie by night.” Her stylish blog has achieved much deserved recognition in High Gloss Magazine, InStyle Magazine, on ElleDecor.com and Apartment Therapy. Her blog posts include inspiration from fashion, home interiors from chic interior stores, and home makeovers, all brought to life from her cozy cottage in the Hollywood Hills.  Adding even more to Cococozy, Coco designs pillows, throws, bedding, and drapery, and sells it on the blog. She also carries a collection of vintage home pieces. So cool!

Shop Watch: Beverly Hills’ Pom Pom Interiors, Interview

Coco’s Vintage

Coco’s Designs

 

5 Female Clothing Store Owners That Blog

Social media has definitely set a different tone amongst the fashionistas that have made fashion their business. In 2011, we are seeing more business owners (many of them owners of fashion companies) marketing and promoting their companies through blogging. They are using their blogs to inspire and connect to their customers, inform them on the latest trends, and post their latest products and services before they hit the stores.

“There’s a personality behind these blogs,” says Ian Schatzberg, Development Director of Fashion Networks.

Here are 5 women in fashion that make blogging apart of their business:

1. Sophia Amoruso, Owner of Nasty Gal

Store: www.nastygal.com

Blog: www.blog.nastygal.com

Blog/Store Tagline: Vintage Worship, Street Style and More 

2. Suzanne Ford-Carafano, Owner of Spanish Moss Vintage

Store: www.shopspanishmoss.com

Blog: www.shopspanishmoss.com/blog

Blog/Store Tagline: Avant Garde for the Every Day

3. Emily Faulstich and Kimberley Gordon

Store: www.wildfox.com

Blog: www.ilovewildfox.com

Blog/Store Tagline: An Inspirational Blog for Artists

WILDFOX FALL 2011: IT’S ONLY ROCK N ROLL (BUT I LIKE IT)

4. Susan Gregg Kroger (and Eric Kroger), Owners of ModCloth 

Store: www.modcloth.com

Blog: www.blog.modcloth.com

Blog/Store Tagline: Life in Style

Late Fall Layers

5. Mai Olivo (and Josh Olivo), Owners of Ruche

Store: www.shopruche.com

Blog: www.shopruche.blogspot.com

Blog/Store Tagline: A Modern Boutique With a Vintage Touch