50s swing dress 1950s inspired sparkle in emerald green – La Novale Atelier Black and White Composition 50s Style Dresses for Women

Spending 3 years on volunteer fire departments in Alaska and Maine have sent me out on Search and Rescue calls on frigid winter nights, ambulance calls in 4 snowdrifts, and fire calls where water would freeze as soon as it left the hose

This was the Eva Cut-Out Midi Dress in black and although the combination of adornments and cut-outs might sound like this dress was incredibly out-there, it was actually gorgeously minimal

Use fresh oregano leaves

An Intimate Chapel Wedding Inspired by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and a Cozy Dinner Party Reception at the Bride's Family Restaurant Mary and Blake, September 21st, 2024, Iowa City, Iowa I had a very specific vision for our December wedding deep dive over here on Lets Party

Shown here in Cream

The saturated cobalt holds up beautifully in bright tropical light where pastels might wash out, which is worth keeping in mind if youre planning a destination or beach wedding