Inspiration: White Winter Weddings
Who says wedding season has to be the spring? These photos make a winter wedding look downright magical. Cozy, romantic, unique and special. Here is some inspiration for your own winter wedding planning. The only thing missing is a mug of hot cocoa and a beautiful warm fire to end the night: [Top Row: Barn,... (read more)
Get the Look: Vintage Sparkle
Love the vintage styling in this Vanity Fair photo shoot by photographer Signe Vilstrup. Like many vintage styles, it’s all about red lips and intricate details. The main items in this look are obviously the gold dress and the red lipstick, but a few subtle things help give the outfit some depth: Texture: The nude... (read more)
Current Blog Obsession
Aren’t these sketches beautiful? I stumbled on the blog My Closet in Sketches from the We Love DC blog this weekend, and immediately got wrapped up in all of Lauren’s lovely fashion drawings. I’m amazed by how perfect her drawings look — completely capturing the look of the outfits she’s putting together, even down... (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)
Make a Statement with your Necklace
Still looking for the finishing touch for your holiday outfit? Go with a big necklace! A big statement necklace adds so much glamour to any outfit. Here are some ideas to help you sparkle this holiday season (seriously, how lovely are these?): 1: Chain Rosette Necklace, Adam Lippes, $295 2: Bambaleo Necklace, Stella &... (read more)
Beautiful Library Escapes
Aren’t libraries just so lovely? Sometimes there seems like no better place to escape…. [George Peabody Library, Johns Hopkins University] [Trinity Library, Dublin, Ireland] [New York Public Library] [Home Library, Monte Carlo] [Library of the Benedictine Monastery, Austria] [Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University ] [Bapst Library, Boston College University [Home Library, David Kaihoi]... (read more)
Favorite #7: Cute Clutches
I love a cute clutch for an evening out. It always feels so sleek and glamorous to tuck a great little clutch under your arm instead of lugging around a big, bulky bag. Plus, the perfect clutch can pull an outfit together and complete any look. Here are a few of my favorites: 1: JBAILY,... (read more)
Get the Look: Smokey Grey Glam Living Room
There are so many good things going on in this space. The somber colors are balanced out by the totally glam chandelier. The antique mirror looks instantly modern because of its large size (and sleek, black frame.) The sweet pink vase sitting on the bold black fireplace is a nice detail that catches your eye.... (read more)
Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds
Nothing like a little sparkle for your nails…or alot! (From above.) Step 1: Plan a party. Step 2: Make this! Morse Code Necklaces now have a companion: Morse Code Bracelets Perfect skirt. Perfect bag. Beautiful wedding invitations, by invitation only. Loving the muted colors in the bride’s bouquet, and her style — it’s rare... (read more)
The Prettiest Recipe Box
These Heirloom Recipe Boxes are simply gorgeous. I love the knotty old wood and the lovely fingers joints. You can tell these were made with such care (and apparently 3 months of work!), which makes them the perfect storage for your most beloved family recipes. (In my family, that would mean Spinach Dip and Broccoli... (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)
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