How to thow a "Fashionista" theme party "Sex in The City" Style!

If you are planning a Sweet Sixteen, Quince Anos, Bat Mitzvah, Bachelorette or any type of all-out Girl Bash, well girrrrrrrl.... has Yvonne's Invitations got an idea for you! Why not host a themed-party, Fashionista-style?

As you may already know, Yvonne's Invitations teams with several top-recommended Event Planners who are able to create the event of a lifetime! One in particular, Bolly Arts Event Management of Hicksville, New York takes the "themed" party to another level! Among their specialties is creating a "Sex-in-The City"-type themed bash for their young clients! Over the years, they have built strong relationships with top local vendors from which they shop party essentials in creating this fashionista theme. Featured here is a pink-leopard style cake for the Diva of honor, and a matching table-setting in black and fuchsia.

Other Event Planners among Yvonne's "Vendor Community":

Formerly Miss of Weschester, NY and Wonderful Events of Henderson, Nevada

What fashionista party wouldn't be complete without Yvonne's invitations & favors? To the right is a "Cosmopolitan" Monogrammed Jewelry Pouch, a favor your guests will treasure!

Click here to shop all Girl Party Favors.

NOW...for the invitation....remember, the invitations you send out sets the tone for your special event. It is a preview to your guests of what's to come! Featured here is this wild, fierce and sassy tea-length invitation ensemble. Click here to shop this invitation.

A new trend in the invitations & statationery world is something called "Envelope Icicng." Decorate your envelopes with this wild and sassy envelope icicng. It leaves enough room to write your guest's mailing information in the bright white box in the front. Your return address will be printed on the back side of the envelope icing. Click here to shop Envelope Icing.

At your reception, provide the finishing touches to your theme with coordinating place cards, table numbers, and favor seals. Don't forget to provide your guests with matching menus as well. This is the finishing touch to your table setting! Not having a table setting? Then use these menu cards as a bar, cocktail list or event venue. Planning an event that will leave your guests talking, requires attention to details with these vibrant essentials!



Click here to view the entire Fashionista Invitations Collection.

Last but not least, check out these coordinating FavorCakes by "FavorCakes By Erica".  These FavorCakes put the finishing touches at your Fashionista reception. With FavorCakes, you can kill 2 birds with one stone...Favorcakes make fabulous centerpieces while providing your guests a favor they can break away and take home with them s a rememberance of your event. You can visit FavorCakes By Erica on facebook and become a "liker".

Peacock Fashion: Incorporating this HOT Runway Look into your Wedding!

Yvonne's Invitations partners with the Reality Shopper Blog's, Sarah Moniz in bringing you a hot trend in fashion that can be translated into your wedding or next special event!
The Reality Shopper Blog is for REAL Fashionistas who love high-end designer looks but just can't afford to pay a lot. Would you like to live like a celebrity and have your very own fashion shopper? Contact Sarah at ShoppersInsider@gmail.com for free online shopping and advice!

A rapidly growing fashion trend is the use of peacock feathers. These feathers boast stunning blue hues and allow easy integration of accent colors also visible in the feather, as seen in this bebe Peacock Feather Headband. This trend is becoming increasingly popular on run-aways, & themed-events. This headband is a great accessory for your peacock-themed bridal party!

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Let your Wedding Invitation sets the tone to your theme...

Peacock Galore
Enclose your invitation, direction or accommodation card and other enclosures in this bright turquoise pocket, tied together by a black satin ribbon. The shimmer invitation features a black border and peacock feathers. Direction card and enclosures are sold separately.

Closed Pocket: 7 5/8" x 5 1/4"
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A symbol of beauty, the peacock inspired this ecru, tea-length card invitation. Two peacock feathers, in oceanside blue and espresso, encase the wording of your invitation to add a sophisticated touch. 4 x 9 1/4". Click here to view Peacock invitation.

Peacock Menu Card

Matching ecru menu card features a Peacock feather, a symbol of beauty and sophistication. 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". Click here to view Peacock menu card.

Peacock Ensemble

This Peacck-themed ensemble comples your reception setting with matching table number card, place card, favor seal & favor tag. Itme scan be ordered individually and can be personalized.

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Incorporating "Peacock-blue" hues into your bridal party wear...

Did you know that in bridal tradition, the color blue represents Love? Not just something "blue." Centuries ago blue was used to symbolize purity, modesty and fidelity, as well. At one time blue was even a popular choice for wedding dresses! With black wedding dresses growing in popularity, let's hope that blue gowns make a comeback soon too!
Here, Sarah provides you with some bridal party fashion ideas to fit into your blue-theme! Beaded dress for bridesmaids, prom, Special Event, Wedding by Sean Collection (8211). For the groomsmen, men's turquoise, aqua blue dress vest and neck tie set for suit or tuxedo.

Shades of ORANGE & COPPER...The HOTTEST TREND in weddings this year!

Shades of orange and copper are among the hottest colors for weddings this year. Brides looking to set their wedding apart from the rest can do this easily with the splash of orange in everything from flowers in her bouquet to drinks served at the reception. Spicing things up with copper radiates warmth and offers plenty of ways to be original. Brides can imprint with copper foil for a rich look, and extend their copper theme beyond the wedding and into the holidays with a seasonal photo cards imprinted with a photo from their wedding day. Here are just a few of the many examples of invitations Yvonne's invitations has to offer brides looking for this hot trend!
To view all of Yvonne's invitations, visit: http://www.invitationsbyyvonne.com/

Featured Invitations: (Top Right)
Tuscan Orange - A Tuscan orange, tea-length invitation is printed with your first names in the upper right corner and merlot flourishes above your wording. 4" x 9 1/4"
(Bottom Left)
Copper Pocket - Your invitation is enclosed in a copper wrap featuring a scroll pattern on the inside. An ecru invitation card features a scroll design through the center. Enclosure cards are available to complete this ensemble. Closed: 7 1/4" x 5 1/4", Open: 7 1/4" x 12 1/2"

...and don't forget the favors!
As visually stunning as a magnificent maple tree ablaze with autumn’s most vibrant colors—the “Lustrous Leaf” Copper-Finish Bottle Stopper is a masterfully designed favor that says something unique about the person who thanks her guests with such a dramatically different gift.
• Leaf-shaped stopper is crafted from heavy metal with a copper finish
• Showcase gift box features chocolate-brown, laser-cut leaves, brown organza bow and leaf-shaped “For You” tag
• Stopper measures 4 ½” h x 1 ½” w
• Gift box measures 4 ¾” h x 2 ¼” x 2”d
To view all of Yvonne's favors, visit: http://www.yvonnesinvitations.theaspenshops.com/

"I'll Drink to That...!" Favors You Can Drink To

"Razzle Dazzle" Raspberry Iced Tea Mix (set of 6) Ahhhhh. The cool, exhilarating gift of iced tea on a summery day—or anytime, for that matter! Yvonne's Invitations has stirred up a thirst-quenching half-gallon of refreshing raspberry iced tea and transformed it into a flavorful favor for your special occasion. From mountaintops to seashores, our playfully packaged, masterful mix will razzle-dazzle 'em every time!
• Packet makes ½ gallon of delicious raspberry iced tea
• Playful gift presentation design includes patterned, light-blue box with graphic of a glass of raspberry iced tea on the front, a white-satin bow "tied" around the stem of the glass, nutrition facts on one side of the box, the directions for the mix on the back, images of raspberries and lemons on the other side, a "slice of lemon" cutout that says "Razzle Dazzle Raspberry Iced Tea Mix" at the top of the box, and a toothpick topped with an umbrella just for fun

"Mix and Mingle" Key Lime Margarita Mix (set of 6) A thank-you gift laced with tropical taste! Table decor for your day at the shore! An Yvonne's Invitations favor to take home and savor! Our memory-making margarita mix is all this and more, including a festive beach umbrella that tops off a perky gift package. "Mix & Mingle" Key Lime Margarita Mix is just what you need to make any occasion an extra-special treat for your guests.
• Packet makes one pitcher of yummy margaritas
• Tropical gift presentation design includes patterned, light-blue box with graphic of a glassful of margarita on the front, a white-satin bow "tied" around the stem of the glass, nutrition facts on one side of the box, the directions for the mix on the back, images of limes on the other side, a "slice of lime" cutout that says "Margarita Mix & Mingle" at the top of the box, and a toothpick topped with a bright-yellow umbrella for more pizzazz

"Main Squeeze" Lemonade Mix (set of 6) Why wait for life to give you lemons to make lemonade? Good times go great with lemonade, too, and Yvonne's Invitations "Main Squeeze" Lemonade Mix makes the good times that much sweeter! You've found a wonderfully refreshing way to decorate your reception tables, thank your guests and let them drink in the memories of the moment long after the party's over.
• Packet makes one quart of luscious lemonade
• Breezy gift presentation design includes patterned, light-blue box with graphic of a glassful of lemonade on the front, a white-satin bow "tied" around the stem of the glass, nutrition facts on one side of the box, the directions for the mix on the back, images of lemons on the other side, a "slice of lemon" cutout that says "Main Squeeze Lemonade Mix" at the top of the box, and a toothpick topped with a ruby-red umbrella for a summery look

To view all Favors by Yvonne, click on this link!

Yvonne's Invitations Celebrates "Senior" Moments!

In Celebration of the Class of 2010!
The final few months of the school year are approaching. Lives will be filled with "Senior–Moments": year–end sports and honors banquets, prom and the all–important graduation ceremony are life events that will be celebrated in all communities.
Once upon a time, long, long ago, options were limited for graduation announcements and product. A graduate was limited to the announcement designs offered by their school and had to meet their school’s deadline for ordering their announcements. Today students (and their parents) can enjoy freedom with the options that are virtually limitless! A significant benefit for today’s students is that they have the product available at their fingertips; this generation has never known life without computers. The Internet is a main source of information and an accepted way to shop for them.

To shop Graduation Invitations & Announcements, shop Yvonne's Invitations & Favors! http://www.invitationsbyyvonne.com/
Yvonne's Invitations & Favors celebrates the unique style of every graduate through graduation stationery and product that are truly stylish and fun!

Yvonne's Featured Invitation:
2010 A Stylish Graduation: Celebrate in style with this blog's featured graduation announcement in the background color and three photos of your choice. 7 3/4" x 5 1/2"
FREE OFFER!!!
Receive 50 Free Graduation Thank You Notes with the online ordee of at least 100 Graduation Invitations or Announcements. Use promo code GMY18PROMO2010 on shipping information page at checkout: http://www.invitationsbyyvonne.com/

Introducing Yvonne's Invitations Newest Recommended Vendor!

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MissNowMrs.com was created to save you the hours of time digging for information and forms, to offer you a fun, stress-free transition from Miss…to…Mrs.! They are there to assist you in changing to your married name, answer questions, provide you with your options, and most of all allow you to focus on the fun of being married!

Beautiful Communion & Confirmation Invitations by Yvonne

Spring is here and that means it is Communion & Confirmation Season! Browse through Yvonne's Religious Invitations Selection and find the perfect invitation for your upcoming religious event!

Featured Invitation:
Stained Glass Cross
Invite family and friends to share in your blessing with this colorful invitation. The stained glass cross and dove design add to the beauty of this card. Light ink colors are not recommended.
5 1/2" x 7 3/4"

While shopping for your invitation, don't forget to stop by our Favors Shop and pick up the perfect favor for your upcoming communion, confirmation, christening or other religious celebration!

Featured Favor:
“Blessings” Silver Cross Bookmark with Tassel in Keepsake Book Box
Religious events mark especially meaningful moments in our lives—memorable moments we share with those who hold an important place in our hearts. Mark the moment and remind them of the love and appreciation by giving them the “Blessings” Silver Cross Bookmark, fittingly presented in a keepsake book box.
Kate Aspen’s inspired design features a 4 ½” long, pure-white tassel and a 2 ¾” x 2” cross, where the three-leafed clover end caps represent the trinity as well as faith, hope and love. The 4” x 2 ½” x ¾” gift box, a miniature replica of the bible, has decorative, silver accents, silver “pages,” a white-satin bookmark ribbon with a tiny, white budded cross, and the cover is imprinted with a small, silver cross and the words “Blessings Cross Bookmark.”