Look for Less: Jim Hjelm Spring Collection

Inspired by giving you the Look you want on a Budget you can afford, I couldn't wait to share with you a beautiful dress that is part of Jim Hjelm 2012 Spring Collection(JH8211). This beautiful laced dress features an open back with a crystal bridal belt that pulls this whole dress together. I absolutely am in love. According, to another bridal website this dress is retailed at $3500.00...What! If you are saying I love this dress but not enough to spend a huge portion of my budget on it...think again. I have found a dress that looks very similar to this one without that hefty price. Or choose to buy the same dress for a fraction of the price...let say $245.25. Now there is a catch. I have heard and done some research on this site but I can't guarantee the quality nor promptness of your dress. So I would recommend you do some research before you buy. Please let me know if anyone has order from this company before, your help is greatly appreciate.

The Look: $3500

The Less: $245.25 (same dress)

                                                 Source: jlmcouture.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

 The Alternative

                               Source: mltailor.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

                                                       Buy this dress: $299.99   (MLSW18198)

Add A Bridal Belt to Complete the LOOK

                              David's Bridal Heavily Beaded Pearl Satin Sash Style G21575 $69.00

                                 
David's Bridal Heavily Beaded Sash Style G21600 $69.00

Check out my post on Bridal belts under $100.00

Look for less: Goddess Like dresses

Loving this spring weather. Had in mind a simple wedding dress that makes you feel comfortable, light and airy, yet feel sexy and goddess like. So I came across these goddess like white dresses with a detailed waistline, that I think will make you feel all that...and then some. You can choose these dresses as your primary dress or as a second wedding dress. I love the simple details. Let me know what you think?

The Look $217.99

The Less: $149.99

Goddess like Bridesmaids?

Strapless Chiffon Goddess Gown $99.99

The Look for Less: Lace Wedding Dresses

I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to Spring.  We just had a couple of inches of snow up my way and though it's a beauty to see, I rather wear sandals and dresses versus coats and boots. Before you know it Spring will be here and with that in mind I thought I would do some Look for Less on dresses that remind me of Spring. I thought of lace wedding dresses since they are so delicate, breathable, simple but detailed, and seem comfortable.  I have selected Lace Wedding Dresses in different styles, Silhouette, Neckline, and Train, to suit your style.  Hope this inspires you:)

The Look for less:

Ivory Sweetheart Strapless Laced Dress

                     The Look                          the Less

                        $390.99                               $219.99

     

The Look: Strapless laced wedding dress

the less:  Stapless laced wedding dress (SKU: MLSW24083)

Use this coupon: $5 OFF on any $50+ Orders at MLtailor.com

                 Similiarities:                                Differences:

        *A- Line silhouette       * Price: The Look $390.99 vs the Less $219.99  

        *Sweetheart neckline     *The Look has a Corset vs the Less has Zipper

        *Strapless                     *The Look has a Chapel Train vs the Less has a Court Train

        *Floral Lacing

        *Side Flower

The Look for Less:

Trumpet Halter Lace Dress

The Look: Trumpet Halter Lace Wedding Dress $1420.00

                   same dress for less: $164.98

the less: Trumpet Halter Lace Wedding Dress  $219.99 (MLWK13112)

Use this coupon: $5 OFF on any $50+ Orders at MLtailor.com

The Look for Less:
V-neckline Lace Dress with Beading

The Look: V- neck A-line Lace Wedding Dress $405.38

the less: V-neck Trumpet Wedding Dress  $169.99 (MLSW26032)

Use this coupon: $5 OFF on any $50+ Orders at MLtailor.com



The Look for Less:
Sweetheart Laced Bodice Ball Gown with Ribbon





The Look: Laced Sweetheart Bodice Ball Gown with Ribbon $ 717.75
the less: Laced Sweetheart Bodice Ball Gown with Ribbon $198.99 (MLSW24058)     

Use this coupon: $5 OFF on any $50+ Orders at MLtailor.com


What are your thoughts? Feel free to comment.

The Look for Less: Spring DIY Wedding

Can you believe Christmas was just a couple of weeks ago and now we walk into department stores to see Spring in the air.  Must admit when I saw the picture below I got a bit of Spring Fever.  I highlighted three components of this Look for Less: The oversized lanterns, the DIY mini wedding cakes, and the wedding votives, to help you create this look.  Can't wait for Spring :)

The Look:

Spring Wedding

 

Source:The Look: Pink and Green Wedding


the less:

DIY Mini Wedding Cakes

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DIY Vanilla and Chocolate Mini Cakes

DIY Chocolate Mini Cakes

DIY Tutorial for Mini Wedding Cakes

Tutorial for these Mini Chocolate Cakes below.

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For more in depth instructions on these beautiful DIY Chocolate Mini Cakes, click here.

Where to Buy your Look for Less

You know I always talk about saving money on your wedding by doing things yourself.  I know making your own cake can be a challenge but I suggest if you like these beautiful mini cakes to set up a day where you and your bridesmaids, friends, mother, and mother in law to be, can get together for some bonding time and baking time:)

           

Choose Your Wedding Lanterns

              24" Lantern $3.99
    Closer to the size on the Look

                   

Choose your Votives

             

             

Feel free to comment on this Look :)