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Wedding Wednesday: shopping for flowers…

btq girl — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:36:44 +0000

One thing I learned while planning my wedding is that when it comes to flowers, it is ideal to choose from what is in season. Thankfully peonies, my absolute favorite flowers, were available when we got married in May! So to help all you brides in this department, here are some options that are blooming this month…

Happy planning!

xx…btq girl

Wedding Wednesday: your official bridal 411 …

btq girl — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:01:52 +0000

Welcome to Wedding Wednesdays!! Being a bride is the most exciting time of your life, but it can also be unbelievably overwhelming. Since I just got married last Spring, I thought I could help all you bridal beauties by sharing some of the great places I found along with some wedding shopping 411!!

To kick off this new series, I had to feature this new collection that I am absolutely dying over! It is no secret to anyone that knows me or reads the blog, that I am a HUGE fan of Sugar Paper. They made our Save the Dates for our wedding and I’m completely obsessed. Now, Sugar Paper has created the perfect wedding collection exclusively for J.Crew. From a planner to notecards, thank you’s, coasters and gift tags, these little paper products add that special touch to all your wedding details!

xx..btq girl

brides-to-be: vera wang trunk show starts tomorrow…

btq girl — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:19:45 +0000

…even though my wedding was almost 6 months ago (where has this year gone!!), I still get excited when I see bridal trunk shows. And of course, when it comes to Vera, I am a little partial!

Come to the Vera Wang boutique this Thursday thru Saturday and shop the beyond gorgeous gowns from the Fall 2014 collection. An appointment is a must, so make sure to call or email asap…

xx…btq girl

BIG NEWS: the boutique 411 teams up with the fashion spot…

btq girl — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 05:53:38 +0000

…today is a really special day as I have some very exciting news to share with you…

The Boutique 411 has teamed up with The Fashion Spot for a weekly column called The Boutique of the Week!! Every Thursday you will find a special feature on one of our favorite shops and as always, a sneak peek inside! I couldn’t be more excited and honored to be working with them! I hope you will take a sec and read my VERY FIRST FEATURE…it’s a store I just know you are going to L-O-V-E!!!

xx…btq girl

bridal nails: what to wear on the big day…

btq girl — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:32:10 +0000

..so we are officially 5 weeks away from tying the knot and the big conversation is what color am I going to paint my nails! I just had this debate with my girlfriends and I thought it was something we definitely needed to discuss! I love all reds and Essie Wicked is a must in the Fall, but neither will work when I walk down the aisle. So what do we do?!? Well, whether you a bride to be or if a girl that prefers a neutral nail, here’s a few suggestions for all to enjoy…

1. Chanel Ballerina $27

2. Essie Ballet Slippers $8

3. Debora Lippman Bring on the Bling $20

4. Essie Vanity Fairest $8

5. NARS Vestale $19

6. Essie Mademoiselle $8

Okay, next big question…what color for my pedi?!?!?

xx…btq girl

facebook, twitter, pinterest: we want to stay connected…

btq girl — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:05:07 +0000

…we would love to keep in touch with you!!! How do you want to connect?!? Take your pick or pick them all….

LIKE us on Facebook!

Follow TheBoutique411 on Twitter!

Check out and follow our boards on Pinterest! There is soooo many good pins for you to enjoy (and repin!)…

We love connecting and hearing from you! Be a part of our community – tell us what you like, where you love to shop, what you want to see on TheBoutique411 – we are all ears!!! Have a great weekend!

xx…btq girl

hello brooklyn: erica weiner opens her second store…

btq girl — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:46:52 +0000

…we LOVE when our favorite boutiques multiply!! And the latest to make our hearts skip a beat is jewelry designer Erica Weiner! I stumbled on her amazing NYC store on a VERY cold January day about a year ago and have been obsessed ever since. The combination of vintage aesthetics, witty characteristic, and beautiful craftsmanship makes her jewelry collection one of a kind! Now, she has expanded her namesake boutique with a second location in Brooklyn and we are in love…

Opening in historic Boerum Hill, this 600 sq ft boutique is stocked full of little beauties! From antique pieces retailing under $1,000, Erica also offers her signature $200 & under pieces – love the Lasso Click Bangle, Heartbeats Necklace, and Arrow Stud Earrings! And the charm is not only in the designer’s collection, but also in the beautiful building dating back to the 1850′s…

Whether you’re looking for a gift or want to indulge in something new (and not break the bank!), Erica Weiner brings that idea of uniqueness to life with beautiful jewels. It is extremely hard to pick out just one – and in this case, you don’t have to! Happy shopping friends…

xx…btq girl

erica weiner: 360 atlantic ave. brooklyn. ny. 11217. 718-855-2555. www.ericaweiner.com

*all images from erica weiner

the cinderella moment: shopping for the perfect wedding shoe…

btq girl — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:20:01 +0000

…with only three months away until the big day, now’s the time to start ironing out all the little (and very important) details! One big “to-do” is finding the perfect shoes for my dress…

As many brides-to-be may find, there are a ton of amazing options out there that will fit into any budget! Here are a few of my favorites that definitely make me want to go over budget…

1. Jimmy Choo Diva Crystal Cutout Sandal 2. Valentino All Over Rockstud Sandal 3. Barneys Coop Criss Cross Ankle Strap 4. Manolo Blahnik Audi 5. Giuseppe Zanotti Shimmer Metallic Platform Slingback 6. Valentino Rockstud Mary Jane

This is a true Cinderella moment!

xx…btq girl

hello london: oscar de la renta opens in the mayfair district…

btq girl — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:21:42 +0000

….ooooohhh I love me some ODLR!! Who doesn’t right? The Melrose boutique (that I shopped a few months back) is one of my favorite, but now, we have a new location to fall in love with. Last week, the American fashion brand opened it’s largest store to date in London’s Mayfair district making it the fourteenth retail location…

welcome to the neighborhood

Posting up shop next to fellow designers like Christian Louboutin, this three story (3,000 sq ft) location houses everything from ready to wear, bridal, housewares, children’s, beauty, and all the accessories you could imagine!

odlr heaven

the bridal salon

accessorize

beautiful interior

my favorite…the shoes

Absolutely stunning – congrats Oscar!

xx…btq girl

oscar de la renta: 130 mount st. london. 44 (0) 2074930422. www.oscardelarenta.com

*images from here

calling all you beautiful brides: see the latest collection from vera wang at bergdorf…

btq girl — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:01:42 +0000

…okay, I might be a teeny bit partial, but this might just be the best bridal trunk show event of the season! Not only my favorite wedding gown designer, but hosted by one of the ultimate shopping destinations – Bergdorf Goodman! I am actually en route to NYC today and if I didn’t already have my dress (and I wasn’t leaving the big apple Friday morning), I would be there in a heartbeat! Mark your calendars girls…

This Friday and Saturday, Jan 25th – 26th, make your way to Bergdorf Goodman to see the latest Spring/Summer 2013 bridal must haves from the one and only Vera Wang. An appointment is a must, so call 212-872-8774 and then head to the 7th floor…heaven awaits!

xx…btq girl

bergdorf goodman: 754 fifth ave. new york. ny. 10019. www.bergdorfgoodman.com

*image from verawang.com