Opinions on new framed glasses please? :)

I need your help guys! I am in need of a new prescription pair of glasses but I'm not sure which pair would look the best on me. I have worn glasses for about 10 years now and getting a new pair of glasses always seems like such a change. Not only am I able to see the world around me in a whole new light ("I can see clearly now the rain is gone...I can see all the obstacles in my way...") but I also seem to look a little differently when I set those new frames on my nose! :)
So, here's the challenge, I am looking at the different pairs of eyeglasses from GlassesUSA.com to see which look the best on me. They make it easy to do with their virtual mirror feature! You can "try on" a pair of glasses by viewing them on a photo of yourself! Cool right?


Here are a few glasses frames that I love! Which eye glasses do you think look the best?

These are the Vintage pair:
These are the Reece Jakob pair: `
These are the Tiffany pair:
Which of the 3 frames do you like best? :)
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You can try their Virtual Mirror yourself right here!   **This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own and I really do need your opinions as well!**

{Sneak Peek} A SWEET Valentine Inspired Photoshoot

Two nights ago, I came up with a little idea for a mini inspiration photoshoot and stayed up until about 1 in the morning to complete some details for it. If you don't know already, I will be launching a new website with wedding/event planning services as well as event decor so I needed some new photos for the shop and website. Yesterday, I called up my grandma who lives down the street and asked her if I could borrow her garden (she has a beautiful garden throughout her whole yard that she completely transformed herself) and of course she said yes under the condition that I bring her favorite great grandson. :) So, I loaded up my jeep with a bunch of fun props and my son in tow.

Once everything was set up and I found a location, I pulled out my camera phone...yes, my camera phone (I have been wanting to get an actual camera but still haven't)! My trust-y little camera named "Droid" snapped away and here's a sneak peek of what's to come to the blog soon!

{enjoy}

Here was the sneak peek I gave on Instagram. :)

I should have the post ready by tomorrow so check back soon! :)

FLASH SALE! Headbands, scarves, a necklace and a ring!!

FLASH SALE! There is only ONE LEFT of each of these items so HURRY before they are gone! Most items won't be returning to the shop for quite some time.   This Aqua Blooming Headband is only $7.00 right now! Get it HERE   This Gray Blooming Headband is only $7 right now! Get it HERE This Mustard Scarf is only $16 right now! Get it HERE   This Magenta and Lace Scarf is only $15 right now! Get it HERE   This Mint Necklace is only $17 right now! Get it HERE   This Pretty in Pink fabric ring is only $3.50 right now! Get it HERE Come see the rest of the items in the Love Sparkle Pretty shop!

A NEW {Ruffled Bow Scarf} in the Shop + Heart-Shaped Cupcake Toppers!

There are new products in the shop as of last night! Yay!
This super soft ruffled bow scarf is made with vibrant teal knit fabric and would be the perfect pop of color to any outfit! It can be worn several ways but the bow is definitely my favorite way right now. :) I will be adding more color choices very soon. What other colors would you like to see?

Get all of the details and purchase this scarf from my shop right here.

Also, a whole new line of {PRETTIES for your events} has just arrived starting with these adorable heart shaped cupcake/cake toppers!

Get the details and purchase these heart shaped toppers right here for $5.25 a dozen!

Next, these items will be showing up very soon along with many others! :)

What are your favorite "go-to" pieces when you throw parties and events?

Real Wedding-featuring Feathered Boutonnieres from {Love Sparkle Pretty}

I love when people give me their ideas to bring to life because I get to create something that I may not have made otherwise. A while back, Lin (a bride-to-be at the time) contacted me about creating something new for her wedding day. Together, we created completely customized boutonnieres for her groom and groomsmen using a pretty color combo of feathers and crystal brooches. The crystal brooches were actually sent to me via snail mail from Lin which she already had and wanted me to incorporate them into the boutonnieres. This new design plan of her boutonnieres came out oh so {pretty} and are still one of my favorite pieces yet! I shared the boutonnieres in this post a while back when I finished them and Lin just recently sent me a few photos of her wedding day. It looked like so much fun and she made such a beautiful bride!

Here is what she had to say about Love Sparkle Pretty.

"I am very particular in what I like and Kayla nailed the design swiftly after I showed her my wedding color palette. The boutonnieres turned out exactly how I have envisioned and the execution is exquisite. It is obvious she is passionate at what she does and her work will definitely make my big day a little more beautiful with no doubt." -Lin

These are some of the photos taken by Bill McDad on Roel & Lin's wedding day.

{enjoy}

See lots more of their gorgeous wedding here.

Want one or more of these STUNNING boutonnieres? They are now available in my shop right here!

Are you getting married this year or know someone who is? I would LOVE to work with you and create pieces for your special day! Visit my shop and contact me at kaylanicole0317@aol.com with your ideas! :)

To the end of a great year + the start of a whole NEW-EXCITING one!

Ending this year, I feel like I have really done a lot in 2012. So much so, that I am quite intimidated to even write this post so I think I will just highlight the biggest impacts and projects of this past year. At the beginning of the year, I was a brand new mommy and my husband and I didn't yet know it, but we were going to learn A LOT this year! It is so weird to even think about life before motherhood because what's life without our little Levi now? This was the first year as a parent and let me tell ya,  it's been a crazy, happy, stressed out, fun, and beautiful one! :)

I also left my job to start nursing school this year which lead to really finding a lot out about myself. You can read all about that adventure and the start of a new one right here. Making the decision to leave nursing school was one of the biggest choices of my life. Science was such a HUGE part of my schooling and I studied my BUTT OFF for years to get the grades I did. There was just this other part of my life that kept tugging at my little heart strings. That would be the whole wonderful and PRETTY world of creativity! Since I was a little girl going to craft shows with my grandmother, I have had a fascination with making ideas come to life and making a setting with details that can make the heart flutter and photos dance! This year, I became a stay-at-home wife and mother and made the choice to really dedicate my time to Love Sparkle Pretty. I have LOTS of big plans this coming year which will be revealed below. Before I jump ahead of myself, here are some highlights of this year with Love Sparkle Pretty.

I created pieces for 42+ weddings all around the world this past year (mind you, I was also on a long break for school) and I can't wait to do many more! These pieces included boutonnieres, veils, flower hair pieces, corsages and necklaces. Here are some of my favorites from 2012.

I also created several more accessories for everyday wear such as scarves, rings, necklaces, and different hair pieces as well as accessories for photoshoots. Here are some of my favorite shoots that I was happy to be a part of!

Photography Credit: Vilchis Squared

Photography Credit: Kayla V Photography

Photography Credit: Vilchis Squared  

Photography Credit: Kayla V Photography

Photography Credit: Kayla V Photography

I also had my first magazine feature this year in Pretty Pear Bride Magazine (pg. 65)! I received a surprise email from a writer for the mag. which was definitely exciting!

Other features included some of my items and posts on other blogs that I adore and I collaborated with many to do several giveaways this year as well! Here are some of the items I gave away this year!

Now my top posts of 2012? Here they are! DIY Cupcake Towers
A beautiful french inspired bedroom please?
NEW boutonnieres added to LOVE SPARKLE PRETTY!
New infinity scarf made & added to etsy store soon!
I WON! + new ruffled scarf added to etsy! :D
Pretty Christmas Party! All DIY!   We also celebrated our son's first birthday this year! I can't believe my husband and I have been parents for a whole year already! It's been quite an adventure and we have experienced a completely different kind of love that is unconditional. For Levi's first birthday, we celebrated in vintage-circus style! I had so much fun planning his birthday and it was really great to see friends and family under one roof. We all had some serious laughs together especially when Levi attacked his cake and ate the ENTIRE thing! Photography Credit: Vilchis Squared See the entire post here. ***********
NOW, here's all the great things to come for 2013! I'm really excited about all of this!   *I'm enrolling in a wedding/event planning program (EEEeee!! :D ) *A whole new website is coming soon for Love Sparkle Pretty which will feature new services including event planning *A whole new line for event decor will be added to the shop soon! Here's a sneak peek of a few items.

  *I will also be attending my first blog/handmade business conference *I am enrolled in a floral design class this Spring semester. I can't wait to play with pretty flowers each week! :) *There's lots more styled photoshoots to come--so fun! *Weddings and events in 2013? Much planning and creating to do! *I will be taking my first sewing class on Jan. 11 over at Joanns. I have self-taught myself to sew but this will help me improve and create something new that I haven't tried just yet. We will see where this goes. :)   Can't wait to start a new journey in 2013! Happy New Year everyone!  

SNEAK PEEK of a NEW scarf coming this week + 2 NEW bridal veils added to the shop!

Want to know what will be arriving to the shop SOON (as in, this coming week)? New ruffled bow scarves! These are SUPER comfy and soft! What do you think and what colors would you like to see them in? I personally, adore them already and can't wait to crank out lots more! Until then, I have 2 scarves left as of right now and they are on SALE! Go check them out right here.   This week I added 2 new bridal veils to the shop! Come take a peek!

This piece is a double layered blusher veil made with french veiling, tulle and beautiful detailed lace with beading. I am in love with this look and right now, there are only 2 available!
Want to see more details and purchase this lovely veil? Go see it in the shop here.   This second veil is quite unique and versatile. It is made with tulle and a pretty detailed chain applique with beading and rhinestones. I really love that there are different ways to wear this piece. Some different ways are shown but the possibilities exceed them. For more details and to purchase this veil, go see it in the shop here.   I really love the mini "blusher" veils but I want to make a long veil soon. I haven't taken on that project just yet but if anyone is interested in a long veil, I could take it on much sooner. :wink::wink:: :) OH! Exciting news! A few days ago, I got a surprise email from a writer over at Pretty Pear Bride Magazine telling me that my rustic boutonniere is featured in the magazine on page 65. It's my first magazine feature and you can see it right here! So thankful for all the support I get from you guys and others. It makes it all the more worth-while to continue to do what I love!
  Have a beautiful night everyone. "...For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” -Luke 18:14