How to: Winged Eyeliner
Feeling inspired by Adele’s beautiful photos? Want to look instantly more glamorous and add some major drama to your outfit? Learn how to “wing” your eyeliner! Here’s a great video tutorial giving you an easy to follow step-by-step: [source] If you’re looking for something a bit more smokey and dramatic, one of these might be... (read more)
9: Ways to Cheers
What will you be using at midnight to toast the new year? Here’s a selection of lovely champagne flutes to give you a few ideas: 1: Cheers 4 Flute Set, Mikasa, $59 / 2: Dorset Champagne Flute, Williams-Sonoma, $56 / 3: Platinum Petals Flute, Anthropologie, $14 4: Bubbly Dot Saucer Pair, kate spade, $88 / 5: Edge Flute,... (read more)
Christmas Decor Countdown
Wow, Christmas festivities are starting in just a few days. It’s finally getting colder around here, which is certainly helping to get me into the Christmas spirit, but here are a few Christmas photos for inspiration as we get down to the home stretch: Because Christmas decor doesn’t have to be green and red / [photo... (read more)
Favorite #6: Pink Bubbly!
What could be better than a glass of a sweet, bubbly wine? A glass of PINK sweet, bubbly wine. Barefoot Wines & Bubbly has introduced a pink Moscato* champage and I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be drinking this New Year’s Eve (or this weekend, or this evening!) You can find some... (read more)
2011 Gift Guide: Your Fashionable Best Friends
In addition to some of my favorite things I’ve written about here, here, and here — here’s a selection of sweet and lovely gifts for your sweet and lovely friends: Beautiful earrings with perfect details from Anthropologie Glamorous coin purse (or the perfect holder for your credit card and lip gloss during a night out!) from kate... (read more)
Get the Look: French Chic
Seriously? I’d wear this outfit everyday if I could look half as glamorous as this woman. It’s total perfection! French women always seem to look effortlessly beautiful. Simple, elegant, and flawlessly put together. What are the secrets to making this look work? Focus on the Details: The best parts of this outfit? The subtle Swiss... (read more)
Wedding Dress Inspiration: Better than White
I’m loving all of the non-white wedding dresses that have been popping up recently. Vera Wang went bold, showing black dresses in her latest collection during New York fashion week, and there’s been so much buzz about colorful wedding dresses ever since. Here are some lovely ideas for non-traditional wedding dresses. I’m especially drawn to... (read more)
Wedding Inspiration: Rustic Glamour
I’m not planning a wedding anytime soon, but I stumbled upon this photo of a rustic yet glamorous wedding reception and it took my breath away. I love the mix of the casual barn setting with the elegant crystal chandeliers. I could see a palette of pale golds, pinks, and creams to finish off this... (read more)
Favorite # 2: Mirrored Jewelry Box
Have I mentioned how much I love any that sparkles? Glitter, sequins, anything. I love this jewelry box from West Elm because it seems to have that sparkly quality I enjoy so much. Plus, the monogramming gives it just a bit of extra glamour and sophistication in a small and affordable package. It might be... (read more)
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