Emma Stone

OMG I could hardly recognize Emma Stone at the Golden Globes. I didn’t realize how long and lean she was. Has she lost a ton of weight? I also really liked her as a blonde. Also, those of you who read this blog often know how partial I am to an open back. Lovely. I’m very much looking forward to seeing her performance in “The Help” as well.

Wedding Inspiration {Ana Meier}

Vogue Daily — The Meier family home in the Hamptons

Ana Meier’s minimalist wedding in East Hampton, NY.

Vogue Daily — Ana Meier Vogue Daily — Ana MeierVogue Daily — Richard Meier, father of the brideVogue Daily — The bride's bouquetVogue Daily — The wedding partyVogue Daily — Place cardsVogue Daily — The bride and her father, Richard MeierVogue Daily — Ana Meier and Daniel CreightonVogue Daily — Ana Meier and Daniel CreightonVogue Daily — Francisco CostaVogue Daily — Richard Meier toasting the coupleVogue Daily — Vogue Daily — Vogue Daily —

The story from Vogue, below:

“Ana Meier, daughter of legendary architect Richard Meier, has inherited the minimalist gene. The 29-year-old furniture designer loves clean lines and everything white, which comes in handy at a wedding. On Saturday, Meier wed realtor Daniel Creighton, 30, at the Meier family home in East Hampton, New York, in what began in the early planning stages as “a little ceremony on the lawn,” but over the course of nine months assumed the proportions of a mini-blockbuster. In charge of overseeing every last detail of the proceedings was Meier’s father, who designed the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, but joked that those projects and others of similarly iconic scope “were nothing compared to this wedding. It was quite an undertaking. Now I can get back to my work.”

The sun-dappled celebration unfolded gracefully as guests arrived at 4:00 p.m., greeted with punch, iced tea and a six-piece classical ensemble playing classic rock songs (Queen’s “Somebody To Love”). In a clearing between tall oak trees, the wedding party walked along the rolling green lawn to Pachelbel’s Canon. “It’s perfection,” noted Calvin Klein, a neighbor in East Hampton and a resident in a Meier building in New York’s West Village. “Ana’s dress is perfect in its simplicity.” Sipping sparkling water further up the lawn, the designer of said double-silk column dress, Francisco Costa, the creative director for womenswear at Calvin Klein, revealed that the bride considered three different whites—ivory, white, and optic white—before settling on the medium shade. “She knew exactly what she wanted,” Costa said. “It was a collaboration.” Translation: It took six fittings to get the scoop back, chain-stitch seams, and draping just right.

Cocktails and a family-style dinner for 250 were served in a Meier-designed clear tent hung with semi-sheer white linen fabric panels that softened the angles and created a flattering light. Guests, including Frank Stella, Carl Icahn, andSandy Gallin, sat at three long tables covered in Belgian linen, candles of different sizes, and local white flowers—Queen Anne’s lace, snow roses, and dahlias. After a dinner of lamb chops, chicken, and sweet Italian sausage, the best man gave a typically teasing speech. (“Ana, you have truly classed Daniel up a bit. I don’t think I’ve seen him in an Adidas tracksuit since he’s known you”) and a rousing cover band entertained with a set list that started things off with general crowd-pleasers (“Dancing in the Street”, “At Last”). As the evening progressed, Ana, now wearing a second Calvin Klein creation for the reception, this one an ivory silk-chiffon V-neck dress, and her guests danced into the night.” –Vogue

 

The Blonder, The Better

jessica stam1 Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for <em>Vogue China</em> January 2011

I love this editorial for the lustrous Jessica Stam and her brilliant blonde tresses.

jessica stam2 Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for <em>Vogue China</em> January 2011jessica stam3 Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for <em>Vogue China</em> January 2011jessica stam4 Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for <em>Vogue China</em> January 2011jessica stam5 Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for <em>Vogue China</em> January 2011jessica stam6 Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for <em>Vogue China</em> January 2011jessica stam7 Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for <em>Vogue China</em> January 2011

Jessica Stam by Ellen von Unwerth for Vogue China January 2011 via FGR

 

Style Crush: Gemma Arterton

I’ve had serious affection for Gemma since I saw her in the BBC production of Tess of the D’Urbervilles. I think she’s lovely and I agree with most of her style choices. She also has a versatile look.

Images: I heart Wildfox

Buns, Chignons & Topnots – Oh my!

5338012260_c1b9d3b8b9_z_large

When one has long hair, one is blessed with many hair options. While I tend to gravitate towards ponytails, I am enchanted by buns and chignons, intricate or tossed together and I am going to try to utilize them more in my hairstyle routine. Enjoy the inspiration.

Tumblr_leq6ahczht1qdrm2so1_500_largeTumblr_leo913kybs1qbkae6o1_500_large4710317971_cf523dc43b_z_largeTumblr_le3ptwvbyj1qzln3yo1_500_largeTumblr_ld451xbcz51qbr1zko1_500_large20081121114449chignonTumblr_l9klyr9lvu1qcr4v4o1_500_largeTumblr_lddxsp3riy1qcqsvro1_400_largeTumblr_le55qargz71qb712eo1_500_largeTumblr_l3h4r71xsi1qauqkgo1_500_largeTumblr_ldup7mexqf1qad4ino1_500_largeTumblr_ldorv3r6o91qest7jo1_400_largeTumblr_l9ywhaz9lt1qbhipzo1_500_largeTumblr_ldc5e0oc2g1qcg6p9_large5263131669_188ed375fb_b_largeE4a8a58c987c9a21329a8c5844dfa6ad9d009eaf_m_large

Images via Weheartit and {this is glamorous}

ODLR 1979

 Oscar de la Renta dresses, 1979 photo: W: The Designing Life, 1987

This is vintage ODLR from 1979 featured in W: The Designing Life, 1987 and found via OscarPRGirl. I love everything about this photo from the dresses to the shoes to the backward locket to the girls to the dock.

I hope you’re having a good week. I’m finally feeling like myself again.

Bridal Inspiration {Pastels & Pinks}

bride2 Valerya by Amber Gray for <em>Brides</em> December 2010magnolia-wreathcherry-blossom-chanel2bride8 Valerya by Amber Gray for <em>Brides</em> December 2010
dusty-lu1bride Valerya by Amber Gray for <em>Brides</em> December 2010shoes-julia

Miu Miu Rachel Gilbert pink-tullepink-peonies-ad

Miu Miu Giuseppe Zanotti 

Heels

Photo Credits: FGRNet-A-PorterBan.do{this is glamorous}

Bridal Inspiration {Creams & Whites}

ml-ny-2011-8

Alberta Ferretti Alberta Ferretti freja-harry-winston

Giuseppe Zanotti Christian Louboutin 

 

Photo Credits: Net-A-Porter, Ban.do, {this is glamorous}

Fabulous Friday!

valentina zelyaeva1 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>

I love this lighthearted editorial about getting ready and going out on the town. It definitely gets me in the mood for the weekend!

valentina zelyaeva2 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>valentina zelyaeva3 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>valentina zelyaeva4 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>valentina zelyaeva5 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>valentina zelyaeva6 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>valentina zelyaeva7 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>valentina zelyaeva9 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>valentina zelyaeva10 Valentina Zelyaeva by David Burton for <em>Elle Russia</em>

Valentina Zelyaeva for Elle Russia’s November issue by David Burton. Styled by Inmaculada Jimenez. Via FGR