Ralph Lauren Inspired All-American Wedding

A dream commission, I was tapped to work with Carolina Bride Magazine and several other amazing vendors to create three distinct designer inspired wedding day looks. I wanted to showcase inspiration from three brands that were unique and vastly different from one another.  The first of three looks was inspired by the American fashion brand genius, Ralph Lauren, to create an All-American look. Think equestrian, rich plaids, cotton lace and all the other classic staples you could imagine to recreate a timeless affair.

Her:
Dress: Willowby by Watters Petra Gown, J. Majors Bridal Boutique, Top Hat: Morris Costumes, Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet: Kristin Hayes Jewelry, Rings: Diamonds Direct
Him:
Tuxedo: Canali, Shirt: Eton, Cufflinks and Studs: Taylor, Richards & Conger, Bow Tie: R. Hanauer All from Taylor, Richards & Conger

Photography: CAPTURE ME CANDID, Planning: STUNNING AND BRILLIANT EVENTS |Florist: THE PLACE FOR FLOWERS | Makeup: ERIN ASHLEY MAKEUP | Hair: SEAN FOLEY HAIR | Second Shooter: Bryon Bench | Jewelry: KRISTIN HAYES JEWELRY | Stationary: OLIVE PAPER | Models: Megan Hollandsworth and RJ Crumpler- Marilyn's Agency I Location: JOHNSON CARRIAGE HOUSE AND MEADOWS

In The Pink With Ralph Lauren and Belk

We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  With that comes a whole lotta pink, and there is NO shortage of this pretty color over at Belk!  Last week I visited the Belk Corporate Headquarters for an exciting announcement of all things PINK at Belk during the month of October and year round.  At the event, through a special collaboration, the Lauren Ralph Lauren brand presented their Lauren Pink line of products to be sold at all Belk stores and on line where 10% of all of products sold are donated to the Belk Women's Health Fund at Foundation For The Carolinas. I also took a tour of the Belk Mobile Mammography Bus that visits Belk stores around the country, year round, offering free mammograms to the community. I had no idea... what an impressive way to give back! View tour dates here to get your free mammogram, and of course, outfit details are at the bottom of this post!

Dress: W By Worth. Shoes: Calvin Klein (old). Earrings: thanks to Chloe & Isabel. Purse: My Great Grandmother's. Ring: Melinda Maria. Sunglasses: Kate Spade (similar here).

Outfit Details: High Fashion For Less

Here's my High Fashion For Less outfit from yesterday's segment on Charlotte Today.  In case you missed it, you can watch it here. I went straight to Polo Ralph Lauren Factory for my exciting collaboration with Concord Mills.  I've always looked the classic timeless looks consistently created by the Ralph Lauren brand.  Equestrian is so Town & Country, so rich.  I've enjoyed dressing a couple of models in this type of look, and so I was excited to dress myself up in it and step out for a quick spin!  Head on over to Concord Mills, or shop any of the items below straight from this page!