My new best friend

You remember how I went just gaga  over the ensemble of NPJ bride Autumn B. Well, that sweet lovely girl happily hooked me up with her dress designer, Wesleann Polkowski! My darlings, I have found a kindred spirit, fellow Joss Whedon fan, and muse all wrapped up in a quirky little package with a sass-pot bow!

Parts of the following interview were edited for length, clarity, and because Wesleann asked that I not let her "come off as bat-shit crazy. "

Hi, my name is Wesleann and I like to sew things.

Read more about Wes after the jump.

A little boudoir

I love love love the idea of a boudoir photo shoot. The whole concept is just awesome. The photos would make an amazing gift from a bride to her new spouse, to commemorate an anniversary or milestone birthday, to stay close to a spouse who travels a lot (I'm looking at you military wives!), to celebrate weight loss or recovery from illness, or even just as a chance to live out your own super model fantasy.

I adore this photo from the Free People January Catalog.

One Sunburst Maxi Dress (click the image for more info)

Your boudoir shoot can absolutely be catered to your specific tastes.  I love how this shot is both modest and very sexy.  The sunlit balcony gives us a glimpse of the model's silhouette while leaving plenty to the imagination.

Of course there are plenty of more risque poses if you are so inclined, but we'll leave that for another day.

Would you consider doing a boudoir shoot?

For every girl, a garter

Is it just me, or do these J. Crew smocked bloomers scream to be paired with the Demure Jane garter?

Might've made you blush

A few months ago I put together some photo inspiration for what has turned out to be one of my favorite wedding trends - the blushing bridal palette.

Then Cassie graced my blog with some tips on combining blush and another trend, color blocking, to spice up the role of bridesmaid.

And today, we are turning up the heat with a look at some underpinnings that brings up a whole other meaning for  "blush."

Clockwise from top left:
Prairie Daisy Set (Anthropologie - no longer available, found via Pinterest) 
Thème Céres silk-satin bustier (Net-a-Porter)
via Sterling Style
Love in Bloom Garter (Never a Plain Jane Designs)
Nude Knot Court Shoes (Polyvore)
La Perla Culottes (The Outnet)
English Rose Garter (Never a Plain Jane Designs)
Valenciennes Collection Trim (HennyTJ)