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As the holidays approach, now is the perfect time to practice a new look for your hair! We love Hollywood waves for weddings as much as we do for chic soirees, so we are crazy excited to share stylist Heather Chapman’s tutorial on how to accomplish the look at home. Here are easy step-by-step instructions for the chic vintage look, with photos by K. Mari Photography.

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Side swept waves tutorial:

1 ) Section hair diagonally from left temple to right nape (or you can reverse it) Secure with clips.

2) Comb your left section toward the right & pin in to place, crossing pins for security.

3) Using a 1″ curling wand, wrap section horizontally from the bottom section to the top of the head. Curl everything in the same exact direction & manner.

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4) Let curls cool, then brush them out in a downward motion.

5) Find the waves & places clips into the hair to define the waves.

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6) Spray with hairspray to set. Remove clips & stun the crowd!

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 Vendors: Hair: Heather Chapman Hair // Photography: K. Mari Photography // Wardrobe: Nicole’s Boutique // Styling: Sealed with a Kiss // MUA: The Pretty Committee Model: Melanie Harper

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The flagship JLM Couture Boutique in West Hollywood, California is having a trunk show featuring Alvina Valenta gowns this weekend. If you aren't familiar with trunk shows, it's an amazing opportunity to try on all the gowns from one particular designer! It's very rare that all of one line is in one place at one time, which makes trunk shows such a super fab time to shop for your wedding gown! Plus, there are always freebies! If you go to the show this weekend, JLM will be giving away a free plain edge veil to every purchasing bride who prints out the Alvina Valenta postcard (shown below or click here to print) with trunk show details! Say what? Major savings!

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Complete with dinner and drinks, an emotional ceremony and a dance-party reception, The NotWedding has become a killer alternative to a bridal show. Hand-selected vendors perform their services as they would at a real wedding, and the “wedding guests” (aka YOU!) get to hear the music, taste the cakes, and smell the flowers… while enjoying a night of great food, dancing and surprises, leaving brides-to-be saying “I want my wedding to be just like that!” For brides and grooms, the event serves as a source of inspiration, a resource in finding trusted wedding vendors and an emotional reminder to plan for what comes after the wedding: a marriage! For participating wedding vendors, the event exposes their business to new referral sources, while also exposing each vendor to a wealth of inspiration, resources and confidence to take their business to the next level.

The most recent event took place in Nashville, and all I can say is, I’m sorry I missed this one. Ready for some gorg images, courtesy of Zipporah Photography, Declare Photography and I Love You Too Photography?

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Vendors: Travel Solutions: 2 Travel Anywhere // Wedding Resources: Ashley’s Bride GuideWedding 101 // Jewelry: Christina Kober Designs // Wedding Cake: Creative Crumbs // Fried Pies: Dale’s Fried Pies // Photography: {declare} Photography, I Love You Too Photography, and Zipporah Photography // DJ & Emcee: DJ Dan Co. // Rehearsal Dinner: Edgehill Cafe // Invitations and Menus: Emily O Holmes // Sparkling Wine: Ferarri Wine // Event Design/Tables 3,7,11,15: Modern Vintage Events // Paper Flags & Banners: Liddabits // Floral & Event Design/Head Table, Wedding Party Bouquets & Boutonnieres: Lindsay Coletta // Photobooth: Majestic Photobooth // Videography: Matt G Video // Venue: One at Cannery Row // Invitations & Programs: Pen, Meet Paper // Wedding Coordination & Design/Ceremony Backdrop & Tables 1,5,9,13: Regalo // Hair & Makeup: Salon Nfuse // Sangria: Savida Sangria // Catering: Savor the Flavor // Floral Design/Tables 4,8,12,16 & Aisle Design: Soul Flowers // Event Rentals: Southern Events // Alcohol Sponsor: Stacey Wines // Vintage Rentals/Lounge Areas & Tables 2,6,10,14: Stockroom Vintage // Menswear: Street Tuxedo // Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid Attire: The Bride Room

To say we’re obsessed is an understatement. Of course I knew you’d love these gems, but if you’re like me, the first question is always, how much? Because great style is sometimes so dang pricey. But for a statement piece, these baubles aren’t as much as I thought they’d be–good news! They’re a bit of a splurge, but perfect for a birthday gift for yourself. Or for your bestie, if she’s lucky enough. Loren Hope Jewelry–I see one of these beauties in my very near future!

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Have you seen Doie Lounge robes yet? How lovely are these?

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What’s amazing about these gorgeous robes is not how they look (although yes–they are completely gorg). What actually makes these robes a must have and the ultimate bridesmaid gift is the fabric–they are made from supreme quality bamboo silk, which is so incredibly soft it’s impossible to describe!

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We also love that these gorg robes are something that will be a great reminder of your wedding day and the time you spent getting ready with your girls! To see some other real brides who’ve use Doie Lounge Robes on their big day, check out their real weddings page. How gorgeous do these robes make your “getting ready” photos? We also love that if you are buying for your bridesmaids, you can get bulk discounts!

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Doie Lounge robes are beautifully made, stay put (with the permanently attached outer silk tie and an interior tie), eco-friendly, looks gorgeous on all shapes and comes in a broad range of sizes! We’re not the only ones who are obsessed–some of our fave celebs got them listed as an US Magazine must-have!

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If you are thinking you’d love to do luxurious robes for your ladies, be sure to email Sara@DoieLounge.com. She LOVES working with brides to come up with fun color combos and can even tell you about prints that may not be listed on the site. Amazing, right?

Credits for images above: Photographs: Valorie Darling Photography // Make-Up: Artistry By Danika // Hair and Hair Pieces: Trace Henningsen //