Family Time

Rosie Huntington-Whitely by Toyin & styled by Charles Davis for jalouse November 2005 via {a glamorous little side project}

Bridal Inspiration {Shoes}

Duh. I found more shoes that I am obsessed with for brides. Unfortunately, I did not budget for $800 shoes. Hands down my favorite is the first pair. Click the pics to shop!

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It’s Spring! What now?

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Spring has sprung – thankfully – and it’s time to reflect it in our clothes, beauty regimens and attitudes. I’m even thinking of packing up my winter clothes to lift my spirits.

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What is necessary for me to greet Spring with open arms? (You may be asking yourself) So…here is what I suggest you do. Click the pictures for links.

FIND (or purchase):  a leather/pleather jacket and/or a pashmina or wrap for chilly nights and skimpy dresses, neutral heels to go with anything

BUY FOR YOURSELF: Face: bronzer Body: a yummy exfoliating scrub Home: fresh flowers

Bronzing PowderBlood Orange+White Pepper Sugar Scrubpink-peonies-ad

DO: use cuticle oil to get your fingers pretty for the warmer months, polish for your toes so you won’t hesitate to grab your open-toed platforms

Healing Eucalyptus Cuticle OilEssie

LISTEN:  My current go-to songs: Rolling in the deep – Adele (Jamie xx remix), Howlin’ for you – The Black Keys, Baby Roulette – Chiddy Bang

TRY: Get an airbrush tan. I recently did and it changed my life. If you’re in Fayetteville call Glo. From 4-7 on Fridays, it’s 1/2 off.

Top image – Fred Flare

Jazzy New Orleans

I love this photo shoot set down in New Orleans and featuring one of my favorites – Treme Brass Band.

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Here is a Treme Brass Band Second Line

Photographer: David Gubert, Stylist: Jana Pokorny, Model: Barbara Fialho, Marie Claire AUS march 2011 via DJA

Bridal Inspiration {Mother of the Bride}

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My mother and my future mother-in-law are very attractive ladies and at this early juncture, seem to love each other. They’ve been discussing together what to wear to our nuptials. They don’t want to dress alike but want to compliment each other. So many of the “mother of the bride” dress categories I see on sites like Dillards, Nordstorms and Macy’s are sooo not something that would make a MOB feel beautiful. I know that my mothers started dieting long before I did, so they will and they should look their best. And as an Southern girl knows, it’s their time to shine too. While I know they will unlikely be purchasing from Net-A-Porter, that site does such a lovely job of recommending styles that an actual beautiful mother of the bride would want to where. Therefore they are a good place to start for inspiration. A question I have for you, dear readers, can a MOB wear black?

Chloé Moschino Cheap and Chic L'Agence Zac Posen Camilla and Marc Giambattista Valli Catherine Malandrino Oscar de la Renta Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Diane von Furstenberg Miu Miu L'Wren Scott Ralph Lauren Black Label 3.1 Phillip Lim Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Amanda Wakeley Amanda Wakeley Notte by Marchesa 

All dresses via Net-A-Porter

 

One Fine Day

I love this adorable editorial. Hope you do too. xx

Photographer: Nick Scott, Stylist: Nicole Bonython-Hines, Models: Eveline and Charlie, Madison AU April 2011 via DJA