muscari backing options
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

what exactly is the difference between an alligator clip, wire comb, and hair pin? good question. : )

pictures are worth a thousand words - as well as some of the pros and cons of each.. i hope this clarifies your options, but should you have any questions regarding recommendations, please feel free to contact us!

alligator clip:


PROS:
• it's a very versatile option. because it is a clip, it can actually be clipped onto a dress strap, purse pocket, or even a ribbon to be worn as a corsage (in addition to the hair of course!)
• it can be worn in basically any hair style, up or down. this is because it is clipped to the hair and does not depend on the tautness of an up-do
• just a note - this backing will hold a piece into hair, but it should not be used in the foundation or support of the hair style

CONS:
• though it will not slip out of the hair, the flower is not held as snugly to the head as with a wire comb


flexible wire comb:


PROS:
• holds the flower very snugly in the hair, slightly pulling it towards the head

CONS:
• requires a taut hair style to stay snug (will most likely not work in a completely down hair style - or will require some bobby pins)
• can only be used in the hair


hair pins:


PROS:
• allows very delicate or small flowers and jewelry to adorn the hair, with little or no clunky hardware visible

CONS:
• requires a taut up-do, and cannot be worn in a fully down hair style
• can only be worn in the hair



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win a sold out minnesota bloom flower!
Friday, April 10, 2009



one our most popular flowers ever, but unfortunately sold out for good!
you could be the lucky winner of one of the last remaining pieces!

  rules:
· simply enter your name and email below (no worries, your email will remain private) as well
  as your favorite wedding blog and why. it can be short, we just want to help spread the
  love for other brides-to-be!
· get your comments in early! the contest ends friday, april 17.
· one entry will be picked at random
· winner will be contacted via email




about the flower:
A mix of old and new, in a lovely array of contrasting textures and materials.

· ivory flower
· silk organza and cotton/poly petals
· ostrich, marabou, and goose nagoire feathers
· center of pale butter yellow stamen and clear
  Swarovski crystals, surrounded by vintage
  velvet blooms
· alligator clip hardware
· handmade in our studio
· approximately 3 1/2" by 3 1/2"


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