My Wedding Inspirations

April 27, 2011April 27, 2011Leave a comment

Today is April 27th. That means our wedding is exactly four months away. I hyperventilated a bit when I realized. In honor of that and of the royal wedding (of course) I thought I’d share some of my wedding inspirations. If Kate Middleton forsakes Queen Victoria’s jewels for flowers in her hair I will never forgive her.

anything vintage or meaningful

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a jewel-encrusted gown

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a stunningly simple setting for the ceremony

Vogue Daily — Ana Meier and Daniel Creighton

shoes that sparkle

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a ranunculus boutonnière

on a classic tux

Burberry Prorsum Single-Breasted Wool Tuxedo Jacket

sneaks at the reception

Pavilion Sneaks

all the girls in light, feminine hues

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flowers in her hair

white wedding halo

honeymoons in far off places

a little new orleans flavor

all photos via The Window Shopper (wedding)

The Palm Springs Getaway

April 26, 2011April 26, 2011Leave a comment

I have not seen so much rain in a short time span as I’ve seen over the past week. I’m beginning to forget what the sun looked like. That is, until I saw this gorgeous photoshoot of a Palm Springs getaway.

Arthur Elgort photographed this editorial for Vogue UK March 05 featuring Julia Stegner via Dustjacket Attic

Bridal Inspiration {BHLDN}

April 19, 20112 Comments

Fondant Tea Dress

I’m sure you’ve all heard of Anthropologie’s luscious new site – BHLDN. There is so much yummy bridal on the site.

Agave Peep-Toes Duchess Lace Cape Firework Fringe Slingbacks Pavilion Sneaks Spun Sugar Shift Beauregard Headband Silk Coil Hat Unabashedly Gloves

All images from BHLDN

The Glamour

April 18, 20113 Comments

Oh I love this editorial. So glamorous. I would wear every single item in here – right down to the nail polish. Photos by Olivia Graham.

Bridal Inspiration {An Italian Wedding}

April 12, 2011April 12, 2011Leave a comment

By David Burton in Rome for Italian Elle Bride, 2010

My Outfit + Go-To Hair

April 7, 2011February 21, 20143 Comments

Dress: Vintage, Sweater: BCBG, Pumps: Jessica Simpson, Sunglasses: Forever 21, Earrings: White’s Jewelry

Lately I have been totally into the high bun. It has always intimidated me a bit because I don’t like to rat my hair. But once I figured out how to do it, I can’t stop! It’s so easy and it can prolong a hair wash for 2-3 days! It also turns any outfit from humdrum to posh. The best tutorial I’ve found is from Beth Jones (here). Do you like these outfit posts or are they annoying?

Photos by mom, Carolyn Long :)

Fabulous Prep

April 6, 2011April 6, 2011Leave a comment

Oh look, here is the rest of his head :)

As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, I find myself attracted to preppy classics. There’s just something so fresh about clean lines and bright colors. I’m not going so far as to tie a sweater around my neck but I do have a certain fondness for madras and seersucker. I tend to veer towards the Jackie Kennedy or Kathryn Hepburn version of prep rather than Lilly Pulitzer. How about you?

Love sperrys excited for summer cocktails… Pinterest <span class= Photograph by Janis Nicolay, for Canadian House & Home behind the scenes www.theglitterguide.com

Sources: Matchbook Mag, Prep Perfection, A woman of casual elegance, Nautical stripes and critter skirts, Just Madras, Pink Preppy

My Outfit: Tropicana

April 6, 2011February 21, 2014Leave a comment

Dress: TJ Maxx, Sweater: Target, Heels: Maude Shoppe

When I woke up yesterday it was quite nippy. Frost on the windshield even! I said a little prayer for the sun to come out and by the afternoon it was 65 and sunny.