Zou bisou bisou!

La Fleur Vintage loves all things French, including the most famous ill-fated queen in history, Marie Antoinette. Not only is she a fascinating historical figure (we highly recommend Antonia Fraser's Marie Antoinette: the Journey if you're interested - it's the book Sofia Coppola used as inspiration for her beautiful 2006 film) but the aesthetics of the time period she lived in are truly a delicious treat for the eyes. We can't all live a lifestyle convenient to wearing panniers several feet wide and teasing our hair to heights capable of supporting miniature ships, so check out our latest photo board for inspiration on how to capture Marie's mise-en-scene without the life-threateningly over-the-top decadence.

Clockwise from top left: 1. Combine sans serif fonts with beautiful script for an updated take on formal invitations. 2. Feathered and be-ribboned masks make fun props for a photobooth, or for turning your reception into a masked ball 3. Ombre is still big right now, and bridesmaids in varying shades of pink tiered ruffles will be pretty as a picture 4. Feathers, garden roses and peonies make for a dramatic bridal bouquet. 5. Go big or go home: this updo captures Marie's spirit without looking costume-y. 6. Love the combination of traditional patterned dinnerware with the modern flatware and place cards. 7. Pink champagne is a must - up the fizzy fun with cake pops or truffles as an extra treat. 8. Can't have a French-inspired party with gorgeous pastries, and this confection from Laduree takes the cake! 

Friday Link Love

1. We love Apartment Therapy's take on florals for the bedroom: modern, updated and still pretty as can be. 2. Whether or not you spent the weekend catching up on The Hunger Games books (and ugly crying 70% of the time, oh gosh) and loving it like we did, this Peeta-and-Katniss inspired wedding is flat out adorable. 3. Design Sponge instructs you on how to bring pretty hellebores home from the flower market and create something beautiful with them. 4. It's the weekend! Get off the internet. (As soon as you're finished reading this post, of course). 5. These photos from the Love Etc. curated wedding event are lovely and inspirational! 6. Knowing that most of us are not lucky enough to see gorgeous Fashion Week invites in person, Wallpaper helpfully posted 80 pages of A/W 2012 invitations for us all to drool over. 

Happy Friday, y'all!

French Bistro Inspired Wedding

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Black and White Winter Wedding Inspiration

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Scenes from Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette"

I could watch this movie again and again and find new inspiration every time: