|Happy Fall| Photo Shoot Featuring a New Headband and Cozy Fall Essentials by Laila's Charming Pieces

Happy Fall

(finally)

Yesterday, I spent the evening playing "photographer" behind the camera. It's something that I don't often do but it's another love of mine. My truly amazing friend's Crystal and Tara joined me on a little adventure in the dessert as we scouted for some glorious lighting to showcase a new headband I just created for LSP. I also photographed some cozy fall pieces created by Tara of Laila's Charming Pieces.

Inspired by the Art Deco and 1920's era, this classic tie-back headband has just been added to the shop. I'm in love with the beaded details in this piece! Wear it with your favorite fall wardrobe choices or elegant nights out. Get it in the shop here.

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This season has brought much more productivity not only for me but for my talented friend Tara of Laila's Charming Pieces as well. She has been working so hard lately getting new fall essentials made for her shop and the upcoming Penelope Lane Boutique which is on September 27!! She seriously makes me even more excited for the cooler season ahead with her warm and comforting adornments.

Here is a teeny tiny sneak peek of some of her new crochet pieces which will be available soon and THANK YOU to my gorgeous friend, Crystal for modeling!!

What are some of your favorite fall essentials??
Mine are definitely boots, scarves and statement rings. Bring on the cooler weather!

Photography Credit: Love Sparkle Pretty

Crochet Scarves and Ear Warmer: Laila's Charming Pieces

Model: Crystal of She Does

Boho-Inspired Styled Contest with $30 up for Grabs!!!

Photo Credit: Kayla V Photography

Tara from Laila's Charming Pieces is hosting a styled contest that I am pretty excited about! Her crochet headband with wooden beads and guinnea feathers is up for styling with your favorite attire for a chance to WIN $30 credit to her shop! You can use this $$ towards one of her fringe cross body bags, a warm scarf for the fall or lots of other handmade accessories she has. 

Photo Credit: Kayla V Photography

Here are the deets:

1) Purchase this Crochet Tie-Back Headband from Laila's Charming Pieces (P.S. Get FREE shipping on this piece until Aug. 15)

2) Style this piece however you'd like that best describes YOU

3) Take some cute photos

4) Post your photo(s) via Instagram using the hashtag #styledcontest and tag @lailascharmingpieces

5) Take a yummy sip of fresh lemonade, put your feet up and relax patiently for the winner to be announced the first week of September!!

You can enter as many times as you'd like all month long by styling this pretty headband with your favorite wardrobe pieces!

Photo Credit: Kayla V Photography

Here's how I styled my boho-inspired headband:

Good Luck! Can't wait to see everyone's different styling ideas!

Recent pretties {A bridal shoot, new necklaces + boutonnieres}

Taking a little break from the blogging world allows me to get a bit more shop orders done, shipped out and have more family time. I will be back in the "swing of things" sometime soon but for now, I'm enjoying the time I get to step back and not have to get so much done.

Today, I'm sharing a few recent pretties that have made new homes and a sneak peek of one of a few new photo shoots featuring pieces from Love Sparkle Pretty.

I am so happy to have collaborated with Marilyn Duvall Photography for this bridal shoot featuring a handmade lace cap from the shop. She's such a talented photographer based in Texas. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos from this shoot!

P.S. I will also be adding another NEW bridal cap very soon!!

The new hand painted feather necklaces are now available here in the shop. This burnt orange one is on its way to its home in Australia.

The fabric rosette necklaces (will be available again soon) made their way to a sweet returning customer in Germany. Thank you Melanie!!

The gold boho-inspired headpiece is going to South Carolina. This piece has been quite popular in the shop. I am loving the boho style right now and I can see that many others are too. I have a few more of these to create and send off this week.

With the cooler seasons approaching, I have been creating more fall/winter pieces for weddings such as this custom woodland-inspired order of boutonnieres. These adorable bouts are for a December wedding in New York and I'm so excited to see all of the details come together for this event!

Right now, these are only available by custom order. 

 Speaking of boutonnieres, I stumbled upon these wedding photos from a wonderful Canadian bride I worked with a few months ago. She contacted me to create her boutonnieres, corsage pins as well as a couple hair clips (including the bride's) for her big day (see the past post about it here).

She was so sweet and the greatest part was, I was her very first Etsy order! It always makes me happy to know that I am someone's "first order". Being a part of a great handmade site, there are so many other talented shops to choose from but to place your trust in my shop as your first experience, means a lot. I still remember my first Etsy order too!

As a gift, I sent her a bracelet I created just for her. I used pearls on a silver chain and a locket to match the key boutonnieres. I was so happy to find out that she even wore the bracelet on her big day! This makes my heart happy.

Thank you so much Jennifer for your kindness and support of my shop. I truly appreciate you!

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

 The locket bracelet among the GORGEOUS wedding rings.

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

Have a beautiful week my friends! 

If you've recently created some pretties, I'd love to see them. Send your posts my way. :)

Mommy and Me Photosesh featuring Love Sparkle Pretty

One of my favorite photographers, Kayla of Kayla V Photography, recently shot the sweetest photo session yet! Beautiful Courtney and her ADORABLE daughter Caydence, exude the perfect kind of love. I swoon over these photos-the styling, the headbands (the 2 on Courtney were made by yours truly), the cuddles and the beautiful moments captured by Kayla.
Take a peek for yourself my friends.

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See lots more of this photo session here.

Photography Credit: Kayla V Photography
Floral Halo + Rhinestone Headpiece: Love Sparkle Pretty

A boho-inspired "shoot-out" featuring Love Sparkle Pretty

A couple weeks ago, I was blessed to be a part of a beautiful bohemian style "shoot out" hosted by Beyond the Wonderlust-an AMAZING photography site. 

The photo shoot took place in Salem, Oregon and recruited some gorgeous models, pretty props and swoon-worthy styling!

I was so excited to have one of my favorite headpieces from the shop featured in this shoot and further more, be able to work with such talent.

Here are just a few shots from this glorious day!

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Hurtienne Photography

Hurtienne Photography

Hurtienne Photography

Hurtienne Photography

Hurtienne Photography

Hurtienne Photography

Hurtienne Photography

Michelle Fahlgren Photography

Michelle Fahlgren Photography

Michelle Fahlgren Photography

Amazing Vendors:

Host of the "shoot out": Beyond the Wonderlust

Photography credit of first 7 photos: Hurtienne Photography

Photography credit for last 3 photos: Michelle Fahlgren Photography

Hair: Jessica Kersch
Makeup: Malia Emery

White rhinestone headpiece: Love Sparkle Pretty

Ear Cuff: Bohemian Bliss Designs

Earrings: Lobster Pirate Jewelry

Feather headpiece & floral crown: The Living Bouquet

White dress: Timjan Design

Elk Head: White Faux Taxidermy
Props: Something Borrowed Portland Vintage Rentals

Linen/Pillow: Pickfair
Paper Products: Deer Daisy

Garland: OWD Design Studio

Bohemian Aztec Inspiration

After seeing this shoot by Stephanie Collins, I was swooned by all of the geometric shapes, aztec prints and subtle yet lively colors. I scoured the web for a bit more inspiration of this beautiful little trend-starting with this GORGEOUS Mara Hoffman dress which was in this styled shoot.

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How cool would this be as a back drop? Painted cardboard box-genius!

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I adore this colorful bouquet with feathers!

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Crochet barefoot sandals from Golden Hands Design.

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DIY doily dreamcatchers. I. must. make. these!

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Pretty white rhinestone headpiece from my shop.

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Love this tablescape. It looks messy in a beautiful way.

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Very cool feather print from Sometimes Crafter.

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In order to mix these two trends, I see geometric shapes, feathers and gorgeous messy braids. What to you think about these trends being combined?

Boho-inspired photo shoot featuring Love Sparkle Pretty {NEW headpieces}

This past weekend, I had the pleasure to work with Kayla from Kayla V Photography again. She wanted to create a boho-inspired shoot so I was thrilled to create some new pieces to match this vision.
Her photos are  always sooo pretty and she captured the new headpieces I created-beautifully! It also helps when you have a gorgeous model. Thanks Randi! :)

Here are some of the boho-inspired shots that were taken!

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 This chain headpiece with white rhinestones is available in the shop here.

 In LOVE with this floral crown! Coming to the shop soon!

 This dainty chain and feather headpiece is coming to the shop soon!

This pretty tie-back headband is available in the shop here.

This GORGEOUS rhinestone headpiece will be available in the shop soon!

Photography Credit: Kayla V Photography
Model: RandiMae Van Deventer
Headpieces: Love Sparkle Pretty
Have any questions about these pieces or want a custom piece? Email me at kaylanicole0317[at]aol.com

Have a beautiful day my friends!