{inspiration: always the beach}

{images: editorial, le nude c'est le nouveau blanc/ nude is the new the white; thais rumpel by alain richard for elle belgium july 2010 via smile}

{black lace + a side ponytail}

{cassandra smith for etam lingerie autumn/winter 2010 ad campaign}

Gulp.

These are paper. 'Nuf said.
From The Green Vase. Via Oh Happy Day!

{runway inspiration: valentino, new york}

{style.com}

{christy, natalia & karen}

{images: christy turlington, natalia vodianova & karen elson by steven meisel for louis vuitton fall 2010 ad campaign, styling by karl templer; via tavi, also seen at haute design}

by candle light

These waldorf star lanterns would be adorable in different sizes running down the center of a long table or as part of an assymetrical centerpiece. Maybe best with LED lights rather than candles? The floating acorn cap candles were just too cute to pass up. Both items from Green Baboon.

Q&A: How can I make the RSVP process easier?

An online RSVP option is becoming more common as wedding websites grow in popularity, this is a quick way for guests to reply and easy for you to manage whilst being environmentally friendly, although it may require a few calls to Grandparents and those less comfortable with the internet.



Expecting guests to send a postal reply can be a slow process unless you include your own RSVP cards, removing any delay in guests having to find a suitable acceptance card. Including an addressed and stamped envelope makes this even simpler and speeds up the time for you to get your numbers confirmed.




Tip: Number the guest list and the backs of the RSVP cards, in case someone forgets to write in his or her name.

Image credit: www.studiobelle.co.uk

{jacquelyn jablonski, v magazine}

{images: editorial - a woman in full; jacquelyn jablonski by willy vanderperre for v magazine, styling by olivier rizzo via smile}

{braided}

{definitely golden via unstitched}

summer face

It is so hot here. So hot. I normally have fun with my makeup in the morning - eye liner and I have a history of good times together - but lately it's been all about making my skin look nice without using anything unecessary. Nothing worse than makeup sliding around on your face on a hot day!
I've found a couple great products recently (mainly from watching Pixiwoo) that work perfectly for hot weather and that I have been absolutely loving.
1) Makeup Forever HD Concealer. Looks so natural on, stays on.
2) Hoola bronzer. I try to get as little sun as possible on my face, but I really don't dig the vampire look. Bronzer is my friend. This stuff is awesome because it's got no shine to it and it's super sheer. It's the most natural looking bronzer I've ever tried.
3) Pixi Lip Blush. I really hate it when I'm driving with the windows down and my hair gets stuck in my lip gloss. This Lip "blush" is exactly like a magic marker for your lips. Not sticky, not drying, and stains your lips a delightfully natural shade for a few hours. Really great for summer. I have this in Purity, and would highly recommend it.
Anyone else have hot weather recommends? I'd love to hear them, and I'm sure the summer brides out there would be greatful! Stay cool everybody!

peppermint pretty!

Pretty! These custom vintage-style dresses would go perfectly with yesterday's vintage hair-do tutorials! By Peppermint Pretty.

hair how-to's

Hair stylist Johnny Lavoy posts how-to's for the Betty Page bang and the Veronica Lake wave. I've always wondered. Now I know! Very useful if you are planning to do your own hair, or, better yet, watch with a friend and have her do it!

{ruffles & blossoms}

{via wildfox}

{runway inspiration: céline, paris}

{style.com}

{patterns & layers}

{heather marks by enrique badulescu via wildfox}

{editorial: corto}

{editorial: corto; suzie bird by eric nehr for amica italy july 2010, styling by cristina bernezzo via smile}

{editorial: dos en uno}

{editorial: dos en uno, tanya dziahileva by michelle ferrara for vogue españa june 10}