24 reasons why moonstone engagement rings might be your new obsession [Updated for 2022!]
Y’all know the diamonds are not the only stones that dominate the engagement ring market anymore. We’re seeing aaaaall kinds of gemstones infiltrating fingers on offbeat couples: morganite, sapphires, black diamonds, emeralds, and pretty much anything you can think of. But today I went down the gorgeous rabbit hole of MOONSTONE engagement rings. They’re rainbow-y, cloudy, pearly, and so so SO pretty. Plus, they’re majorly affordable and most of these rings make traditional rings look wildly expensive by comparison.
Shall we peek at some of the most gorgeous, most affordable, and most wanting-to-be-on-my-finger moonstone engagement rings ever? I say aye!
Boho meets glam with these shrugs, capes, toppers, & wraps from BHLDN
Fall weddings, cold weather weddings, vintage glam weddings, or a modest church ceremony — there are TONS of reasons to be in the market for a chic and glamorous wedding cover-up. We went a-hunting at reader fave BHLDN to see what they had in store for shrugs, capes, toppers, and wraps. They had a fair few (or, you know, a ton!) to choose from. From faux fur to sequins to maribou to full-on feathers… these are wedding wraps from BHLDN that will make your day.
Let’s get to the window shopping…
Fancy socks + heels: let’s get this to be a vintage-inspired THING
Socks and heels definitely aren’t new (cuffed ankle socks and t-straps are vintage gold!), but I wouldn’t say they’re common at weddings. I’ve been seeing some really gorgeous and glam socks that could take your wedding shoe game up a notch. The real secret, though, is that they’ll likely make your heels (or flats, oxfords, platforms, whateva) way more comfortable. I found a kick-ass selection of bedazzled, sequined, shiny, and totally formal (and not-so-formal) styles to pair with your wedding shoes.
This groom MADE his bride’s surprise wedding dress
Adam, an art teacher and puppeteer, handmade his bride Maria’s dress for her as a surprise, an impossible feat for most of us, let alone with such SKILL. We were blown away by the fab sleeves and high-low design. We were able to snag a little more information about it plus a behind-the-scenes look at the process just 15 days before the wedding. Bonus? She didn’t even get to see the dress until noon on the day of the wedding. Wut. Let’s take a peek at how it all went down…