NEW Pantone Inspired Floral Combs

I am absolutely in LOVE with the new 2016 Pantone colors of the year! When they were announced, I knew I needed to create a couple new pieces inspired by this palette. So, I recently created some new floral combs to do just that.

These are not yet available in the shop but they will be at The Swoon Event next month and you can send me an email (lovesparklepretty@aol.com) until then to order!

Photo by Lauren Balingit

Rose Quartz Floral Comb

Serenity Floral Comb

Visit the shop to see more pretty pieces!

Self Worth, Value and Beauty-A Maternity Shoot to describe the DIFFERENCE

I have been asked what makes my crowns so different from the several that have since come out since opening my shop back in 2011. I can give several answers (and have) but a few that I'd like to share today can be expressed through these beautiful maternity photos of Nicole Davidge taken by Savannah Kate. 

Last year, I had the wonderful pleasure of creating a custom crown for Nicole for her Spring wedding as well as coordinating crowns for her bridesmaids. Before that, I also created crowns for her styled shoots for her photography business, Southern Shutter Photography. Now, Nicole just had her first little love-sweet baby Nixon. I am so honored to have been a part of Nicole's journey (even if it's just been a small part). I am so incredibly blessed to be able to work with the brides that I do. I don't just create floral crowns. I create keepsakes that can be treasured for years to come. My pieces are meant to be worn time and time again through engagements, weddings, maternity photos, family photos and even passed on to our daughters. These past few years, I have been trying to per-fect my designs to be loved and handled. I have gone through different blooms to use the highest of quality, added new techniques including hand stitching and now even adding sealant to the tips of many blossoms to keep from any possible fraying. 

The difference is in the details and the time I put into each piece. I want each woman to feel something when they wear one of my crowns or veils-a feeling of self worth, value and beauty.

Nicole is wearing the 'Leigh' Floral Crown from Love Sparkle Pretty.

Photography: Savannah Kate Photography

Dresses: Sew Trendy Accessories

Hair: Cheveux by Robbie Meshell

Makeup: Bel Viso Makeup Artistry 

LSP is going to The Swoon Event in San Diego!

Love Sparkle Pretty will be at The Swoon Event this January in San Diego! This event "features non-traditional inspiration for locals who are planning a wedding or shindig." It is intended for brides who enjoy unique touches and "a fresh take on wedding planning with a curated mix of creatives in an entertaining + interactive setting." 

I am so excited to showcase our classic pieces as well as so many new pieces including the flower veils I've been working on, floral combs and lace veils at The Swoon Event! Follow along on Instagram to see more sneak peeks of the new collection!

Get your tickets here + the first 50 brides get free swag bags! 

There will also be giveaways, great food and word has it, some dancing thrown in there!

Ethereal Beach Bridal Shoot FEATURED on Magnolia Rouge

A few months back, I had the pleasure of collaborating with some beautifully talented women on this Ethereal Beach Bridal Shoot with Tenth & Grace and Jennifer Kulakowski behind the camera, soft florals by La Fleur du Jour, Makeup by 805 Makeup, featuring the new Laura veil, Poetry crown and Sadie crown from the shop as well as other creatives (see bottom of post for more wonderful artists).

I'm so excited to share a bit of this shoot and announce that it has been featured on Magnolia Rouge! I absolutely love the natural details and the glorious warm light throughout these photos! Thank you to all who brought this beautiful shoot together!

Jennifer Kulakowski

Jennifer Kulakowski

Jennifer Kulakowski

Tenth and Grace

Tenth and Grace

Jennifer Kulakowski

Tenth and Grace

Jennifer Kulakowski

Jennifer Kulakowski

See more of this photo shoot featured on Magnolia Rouge.

Photographers: Jennifer Kulakowski and Tenth and Grace
Veils and Crowns: Love Sparkle Pretty
Dress from The Dress Theory by designer Sarah Seven
Makeup: 805 Makeup
Hair Styling: Laura Rocha
Florals: La Fleur du Jour
Wedding Cake: Crush Cakes
Calligraphy: Brown Fox Calligraphy
Model: Nicole Spahn
Ring Box: The Mrs. Box

35% OFF of PRETTIES!

Photo Credit: Kristen Booth

I have been away from the blog for quite some time to focus on other parts of LSP as well as spend more time with my family since we welcomed our little girl in March, making us a family of 4! Thank you to everyone for all of the love and support as Love Sparkle Pretty grows and for all of the encouragement I've received this past year!

I wanted to pop back in on the blog for a bit to share our Cyber Monday SALE (which is extended until tomorrow night)! Get 35% off your order of $30+ (excludes custom orders) with the code, "XTRAPRETTY35" at checkout! Visit the shop now!

I'm BAACCKK with a 20% off code!!

 It's been an exciting past few months as I took some time off from the shop to welcome our sweet baby girl, Lyla Rose. She was well worth the wait as she was 2 days over due but hey, I should get used to waiting on her. After all, she is a girl! With two little ones now, life has definitely changed but in a beautiful way.

  Although, I've enjoyed my time off, I'm ready to reopen the shop and get back to doing what I love! I'm so thankful for everyone's love and patience during this time and I can't wait to share the new pieces that I've created for the shop's reopening including new infant floral crowns and a bridal collection with veils, floral crowns and jewelry pieces!

As a Thank You, here's a 20% off discount code to use toward your order in the shop!

ENJOY!

Launching New Bridal Collection

Lately, I've been working more and more on getting the shop ready for reopening on June 1st. The moments I get to "work" have been condensed to a couple hours during afternoon nap times. It will be a change going from maternity leave for 3 months back to fulfilling orders, answering emails in a timely manner and trying to keep up with social media and the monthly newsletter. So, please forgive me if I fail miserably at first trying to keep to a decent work schedule as a new mommy of two now.

As far as the reopening of the Love Sparkle Pretty Etsy shop goes, I will be adding several new bridal pieces including a new floral crown, some shoulder pieces and a couple veils. Here is a tiny peek of the new bridal collection photographed by Kristen Booth with dresses by Chariot Marie and Simply Bridal.