What I Wore: Mellow Yellow

(What I Wore: blouse – cheap thrills, pants – old navy, platforms – bcbg girls, watch – bcbg, left hand ring – cheap thrills, right hand rings l to r – walmart/banana republic/vintage, bracelets – house of harlow from charm & chain/vintage/New Orleans flea market, necklaces – hook: kenneth jay lane, fish locket: tuleste market from charm & chain, earrings – gift from Ro: Kenneth Jay Lane via charm & chain)
Yesterday was one of those days where I felt like piling on all the jewelry I own. My beloved engagement ring is at the fabulous Lauray’s in Hot Springs, AR having it’s matching band created (an omg I’m getting married moment). Of course I had to pick up a bauble to replace it for the time being and decided to play with all the gold pieces I have been neglecting in favor of the simplicity of my diamond.
I also opted to pile my hair up. The big bun that I love is simple to do (instructions here) but the topknot is almost too easy. And I’m obsessed with these pants. I have them in yellow, white, khaki and brown; they are best when paired with a blousy top. They make your legs look ridiculously long because they’re so wide-leg and cover your shoes.

Art Collecting (Viv Strauss)

The Party.   Limited edition print.

I came across the art of Viv Strauss via A lovely being and immediately fell in love. I like everything about her work from the price to the color to the characters and I thought you would too. Check out her shop here.

Shuffle off to Buffalo.  Original watercolor painting by Vivienne Strauss.Chapel Hill Beauties from the Class of 1930.  Original painting by Vivienne Strauss.None of the girls would dream of missing Evangeline Boatwright's annual Holly Golightly party.  Limited edition print of an original paintingIris H., Incognito.  Limited edition print of an original oil painting by Vivienne Strauss.The Art of Flower Arranging.   Limited edition print of an original watercolor painting.Nora Edmonds takes her dogs for a stroll. Limited edition print of an original watercolor paintingMasquerade.  Original watercolor painting by Vivienne Strauss.Saturday night at Club Havana. 11x14 limited edition print of a watercolor painting.Frank and Florence Rose spend every Sunday in bed reading their favorite books. Original painting.Madge Was Supposed to Have Met Shirley at Bloomingdales Over an Hour Ago and Couldn't Imagine How She and Jeffrey Had Gotten Lost.  Limited edition print of an original painting

What I Wore: Muted


(What I Wore: Earrings – ?, Jumper – Vintage Maternity cutoff, Blouse – Silence and Noise, Belt – Old Navy, Croc booties – Gianni Bini)
Last week I busted out my cut off maternity jumper, paired it with some fiery orange feather earrings and this was the result.

That’s Amore

My love affair with Italy continues with this editorial featuring the ever-stunning Natalia Vodianova in Venice.

Photographed at Grand Canal at the Palazzo Papadpoli Venice by Mario Testino for Vogue US, July 05, Stylist: Grace Coddington, Model: Natalia Vodianova via DJA

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Kim Noorda (a personal favorite model)  in all white ensembles. Lovely.

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Kim Noorda by Marcin Tyszka Vogue Mexico June 2011 via TFS

Pretty Young Thing

She is quite lovely to look at, no? Elle Fanning is about to take Hollywood by storm at the tender age of 13. There are few girls blessed with this sort of beauty in junior high school, but I believe she is one. I love her look, both in these editorials and on the red carpet. I think both she and her sister, Dakota, have long careers ahead of them.

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Elle Fanning in Marie Claire July 2011 via Young Celebs and Interview Magazine December/January 2010/2011 via 

M is for Monogram

While I do have a few preppy tendencies, I wouldn’t consider myself or my style “preppy”. Why then am I tempted (attempting) to monogram everything from beer glasses to bed sheets?

Monogrammed DuraClear® Pitcher, Triple Initial

I’ll tell you why, because it’s adorable. Annnnd I might be a little excited about our monogram: PBR.

Monogrammed DuraClear® Large Tumblers, Multicolored, Triple-Initial, Set of 6

via Erin Ever After and Williams Sonoma

BIG News: If the shoe fits…

Dear friends, I’ve hit a big milestone in my bride-dom. I purchased shoes that I intend to wear with my wedding gown. Apparently the shoes you are going to wear on that day are imperative to the hemming process. Who would have thought? Now, I know you haven’t seen the actual dress but I will divulge that it’s white. wink wink.
What do we think? They were quite affordable ($109) compared to the Miu Miu’s I’ve been lusting after. And, don’t worry there’s a 60 day return policy in case the glitter actually looks like a kindergarten art project.
I’d love to hear your thoughts. I’m a shoe girl so I wanted something fun. I always wear heels, plus my intended is over a foot taller than I am so I never feel bad about wearing stilts. I figured out (when I wore flats to our engagement session) that I don’t look as small and fragile next to him as much as short and squatty.

Miami

Gorgeous beach style. I always love a romantic editorial…

Vogue Mexico June 2011 Photographer: Alexander Neumann Models: Julia Dunstall and Andres Velencoso via TFS

Wedding Hair

My wedding day approaches. What to do with a mass of hair on the big day? I’ve had long hair forever and I want to make good use of it for my wedding. What do you like?
A sleek bun
An easy twist
Side-swept
Voluminous
Half up

With a flower
Braids
A wreath
A chignon
A beautiful mess
Down & Natural
All the way up

via Pinterest