What I Wore: Photo Shoot – Black & Gold

what I wore: dress – vintage mr. eddie from cheap thrills, belt – vintage, platforms – forever 21, necklace & bracelet – vintage, earrings – kate spade, makeup by mollie booth, photos by mallory berry

I love that this sweet black dress can be dressed up or down. You never can have too many black dresses.

What I Wore: Outfit Photo Shoot – Flower Child

what I wore: dress – vintage from cheap thrills, booties – quipid from gojane, necklace – forever21, earrings – vintage from mae’s, makeup by mollie booth, photos by mallory berry
I love this colorful hippy dress from my favorite local vintage shop – cheap thrills. There is still one more day to win some lovely vintage! —-> here

What I Wore: Outfit Photo Shoot – Vintage DKNY

what I wore: bodysuit – vintage dkny, skirt – h&m, platforms – forever21, makeup by mollie booth, photos by mallory berry, styling by the window shopper

There are two days left to win vintage! Click here to enter! I’ve had this DKNY bodysuit for a while and have always wanted to wear it. I thought it was perfect for our photo shoot.

What I Wore: Outfit Photo Shoot – Black Crochet

what I wore: black sweater – arden b, black skirt – unlabeled vintage from potter’s house, bow belt – maude, croc heels – quipid, earrings – borrowed from my mom’s collection, makeup by Mollie Booth, photography by Mallory Berry, styling by The Window Shopper
This is another outfit from my 1000th post photo shoot with Mallory Berry. Don’t forget about the vintage giveaway here!

1000th Post: Outfit Photo Shoot & Vintage Giveaway!

what I wore: dress – tracy feith for target, blazer (similar) – vintage georges marciano from potter’s house, heels – gianni bini (similar), vintage collar (similar)- gift from cheap thrills, watch (similar) & bangle – asos
photos by Mallory Berry, makeup by Mollie Booth, styling by The Window Shopper

This is my 1000th post! I’m thrilled about this milestone. I’m exceedingly grateful for the encouragement, kind words and new friendships I’ve received through The Window Shopper. I wanted to make this 1000th post special for me and for those of you reading…so I called in a few favors. Mallory shot my wedding and she is extremely talented so I was overjoyed when she consented to take a few pictures of me outside of my office’s bathroom. Mallory introduced me to Mollie,  an incredible makeup artist that got me camera-ready.
We did several different looks and this was one of my favorites (more to come!). The coral blazer is actually part of a two piece set, it goes with a dress that has a really cool cutout back that I’m looking forward to wearing this summer. The pink sequin collar was a wedding gift from my friends at Cheap Thrills. It really is amazing to live in a smaller town where you can forge relationships with the people at the stores you love. When I approached Cheap Thrills and Grey Dog about collaborating with me on a giveaway they were excited, helpful and very generous.

GIVEAWAY

Just in time for spring, I’m giving away three lovely vintage items: a beaded flower necklace with earrings (from Cheap Thrills) and an 80’s cream clutch (from Grey Dog). All you have to do is like The Window Shopper on Facebook and comment below. Tell me in the comments about your favorite vintage find. I will announce the winner next Wedesday, 3/21.

BIG NEWS!

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I have something I am thrilled to share with you! Tomorrow will mark my 1000th post! I realized it last week and thought I really ought to do something big. So, my lovely wedding photographer Mallory Berry, a very talented makeup artist Mollie Booth and I collaborated on a little outfit photo shoot that I’m super excited about. Also, two of my favorite local boutiques (The Grey Dog & Cheap Thrills) have signed on to help me giveaway some fabulous vintage! Please come back tomorrow for the whole story!

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photos via my pinterest

My Wedding: All the Details

Here they are! All my wedding pictures. I honestly can’t believe it was four months ago. It was the most incredible experience, made possible by an incredibly wonderful man and many, many precious friends and relatives. Contact me at prettypayblog@gmail if you have  questions about vendors. xo
WHAT I WORE: My earrings and bracelet were antique Mikimoto pearls borrowed from my new mother in law. My engagement ring is a family heirloom that belonged to Robert’s great-grandmother. My wedding ring was created to match by Mark Fleischner from Lauray’s in Hot Springs. Robert’s ring is also from Lauray’s. floral wreath and bridal bouquet by Flora, wedding dress by Le Spose di Gio via Kleinfeld’s, rehearsal dinner/after wedding dress was vintage Laurence Kazar via ebay, platforms – Jeffrey Campbell via Solestruck, Alterations by Anita Turzi, Makeup: Kory Simpson, Hair: Brittany Castleberry from Teazed
EVERYTHING ELSE: my bridesmaids chose their own dresses in shades of white or cream, photography by Mallory Berry, tuxedos – Jos A. Bank, polka dot bow ties by The Tie Bar, invitations by So Inviting, Ceremony music: Quintet from the Fayetteville Jazz Collective, Reception Band: Big John Miller Band, Rentals: Eventures, Catering: Jim & Mary Cope/ Susie Stevens of Nibbles, Alcohol: Andy Plemmons from Crossover Liquor, Cake: The cake lady, Officiant – Robert Ginsburg,  Rehearsal Dinner:  Ella’s at Carnall Hall, Bridal Luncheon: Café Rue Orleans, Décor/Flowers: Susan Wright, Transportation from parking area: Jim’s Shuttle Express, Restroom Trailer: Arkansas Portable’s NW, Videographer: Abigail Jeppsen, Day of Wedding Coordinator: Tammy York of Gatsby’s Event Management

Sneak Peek: My Wedding

Here are a few of my favorites from our wedding. I’ve got a lot more to share with you after the new year! xo Payton

My earrings and bracelet were antique Mikimoto pearls borrowed from my new mother in law. My engagement ring is a family heirloom that belonged to Robert’s great-grandmother. My wedding ring was created to match by the best jeweler in the state, Mark Fleischner from Lauray’s in Hot Springs. Robert’s ring is also from Lauray’s.
photography by Mallory Berry, floral wreath and bridal bouquet by Flora, wedding dress by Le Spose di Gio via Kleinfeld’s, platforms – Jeffrey Campbell via Solestruck, tuxedos – Jos A. Bank, polka dot bow ties by The Tie Bar

Way down yonder in New Orleans

My bags are packed! I’m ready to go! It’s hard to believe that I’m heading to New Orleans to celebrate my bachelorette, see sweet friends that I haven’t seen in a long time and get excited about my wedding in exactly THREE MONTHS from tomorrow!

The weekend has already started nicely, my dress was delivered today! I haven’t opened the box yet but I’m so excited.

I hope you have a lovely holiday weekend! I’ll leave you with a little picture of the future Bridewells.
Photos via Pinterest, Bottom photo by Mallory Berry

A Few Favorite Things

One of our engagement photos, taken by Mallory Berry

My very favorite ring…

My second favorite ring…

My new shoe cabinet…

What’s in my bag…