Wedding Wednesday

Wedding Inspiration

Do you cry at weddings? I do..even at a stranger's wedding, like the couple's wedding in the video below.  I thought I'd share this feel good movie created by Shark Pig that I found on Erin Hiemstra's amazing Apartment 34 blog. Turn up your volume and enjoy!

Lovely, no? I've helped to plan a few weddings in my day, and even planned my own.  For me, the whole process is about love...the love of fine things, divine details, clever collaborations of talented florists, caterers,hoteliers, D.J's, vocalists, and the quest for "happily ever after."    

Here's a little inspiration that begins with a Vera Wang gown in an unexpected
 shade of grey.  

Vera Wang Harlow

How pretty are these petite posies? Roses have been paired with ranunculus, pieris, hellebores,and dusty miller. I always say be careful with white flowers, as they often photograph yellow against a white dress. No problem with our color palette here created by Martha Stewart Weddings, associate style editor Naomi de Manana.  Martha Stewart Weddings

The perfect shoe! Heavy on bling 
but soft on color.

Preston Bailey, event planner extraordinair, nailed it when he featured this artistic mani.  Nail art is the latest trend for hands from the red carpet to down the aisle.  I happen to think this design is quite lovely.

Please have two garters on your special day.  One to cherish as a keepsake and one to toss.  This girly garter, from Mamie + James at

Etsy, is a keeper.  Made from tulle and Swarovski Crystals, it is $150

and so very special!

Today's trend for cakes is...the more elaborate the better. This one is the perfect bright accent to a sophisticated color palette. Monogrammed and gilded cake by Cake Opera

There are so many options for Table Numbers.....get creative....or at least

add a little sparkle.  This fancy frame will shimmer and shine under candlelight.

Preston Baily

For more inspiration visit my Pinterest "Ceremony Chic" board.

Sweet Treat Tuesday

You can have your chips and dips. I'll take my sweet treat any day over a

salty selection. With Valentine's Day approaching, let's explore the forbidden

world of sweet treats and ultimate desserts. They just might be the key to

his (or my) heart! Here, five faves.

Martha Stewart's Chocolate Cake Baked Alaska. Martha 

gives this classic dessert (and my fave) a modern makeover. This

party perfect preparation makes nine mini cakes that are sure to

impress your dinner guests.  Oh and don't fret.  If you don't have 

a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue in the oven. 

Get the recipe here.

Money Saving Monday

Let's start off the week saving while we shop, shall we?

Valentine's is almost here.  If you are gifting fragrance, you'll want to visit 

Fragrancenet  Not only do they offer discounted prices on luxe brands, you 

can save an additional 20% off with code:  24TWP.  Hurry! Deal ends tomorrow.

  

This Sale is irresistible!  Save 60% on ALL clothing at Issay! Code: Clothing60

(not valid on Golden Goose and all sales are final)  We are talking Rebecca Taylor, Robert Rodriguez, Eberjey, Camilla and Marc, and so much more.

Going Somewhere?

Going Somewhere?

Today I am pretending I am, when in truth, I am only armchair 

traveling this Winter.  But......if you are lucky enough to be getting

out of Dodge, New York, Chicago, or any cold weather city, here

are some "must have" items that are both lust and travel worthy.

Black & white is a major trend for Spring, and so practical for packing.

3.1 Phillip Lim's 31 Hour Fold Over is a perfect pick for travel. Its' minimalistic style and interior compartments makes it easy to

stay organized on the go!  Find it at Harrods

Tod's Striped Satin Leather trimmed Smoking Slippers will get you

through airport terminals in chic comfort.  The subtle sheen pairs

well with both dress trousers and sportswear. The nautical stripes

are island friendly! At Saks.

Karen Kane's Split Color Maxi is an oh so versatile piece for travel.

Most importantly, with 10% Spandex, it won't wrinkle, and it

will be most figure flattering.  I love something long while on 

a flight...it keeps you covered and keeps the draft away.  This piece can

go from beach cover-up to dinner, with a change of shoe. Very affordable

at Amazon.

Stay organized and keep all of your essentials handy with

this terrific trio of bags by Mor Cosmetics. Use for travel documents,

cosmetics, currency & more.

Layla Grayce

Norma Kamali's Route 66 One Piece is anything but old school.

It zigs and zags with slimming style. Besides its' striking looks, this

is a suit that you can actually swim in. At Shopbop.

If you are lucky enough to be at a resort....you know a cover up

is a must to navigate through the property.  Pucci's pretty printed pareo

is wrapped with style! StyleBop.

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Black+White Marc Jacobs

Striped in Style Saturday

The season's hottest pattern is stripes! We're not talking the classic nautical look....the runways have amped up the ante with bolder lines and plenty of them..head to toe!  

Dolce and Gabbana striped poplin dress is good for so many reasons. Wear it day to night. Of course, black pumps are perfect, but aren't

Giuseppe Zanotti's Floral/Striped Pumps 
more fun?