March 26th, 2012
{Over-the-top dessert table + E & G letters}
I’ve been emotional about nearly every aspect of our upcoming wedding, though somehow I had convinced myself that my bridal shower would be an exception. But as soon as I walked into Rachel‘s place, there I was, tearing up…again. All of the details were exceedingly special – everything from the dessert table with homemade white chocolate chip cookies (which you can never find without macadamia nuts), brownies, a cake, a torte, and sundae bar to the handmade fringed pom poms and photo display. It was such a treat to spend an afternoon with my friends, but even more touching to know just how well they know me.
{Pom poms in pretty pinks and gold hung over the table}
{Six layer pink ombré vanilla and raspberry cake}
{Toasting with my mom}
{All-time favorite cookies: white chocolate chip}
{Beautiful welcome display + Cherub’s Cup cocktail}
{Watercolor name tags for each girl’s champagne flute}
{Pure decadence: bacon-wrapped figs}
{Gourmet grilled cheese paninis + gold painted toy cats for decoration}
{My mom’s chocolate meringue mushrooms}
See instructions + more pictures here!
March 23rd, 2012
{Dramatic ’60s-inspired lashes for Estée Lauder’s Mad Men event}
I can’t remember the last time I was so excited for the weekend. My bridal shower is tomorrow and I’m thrilled that I get to spend a day with some of my favorite people. My parents are in town (I still get so giddy every time they’re about to arrive) as are my best friends, so it should be a wonderful couple of days.
{Macaron boxes for storing precious jewels/candy/anything}
{Cloth calendar (I plan on circling our wedding date in red})
{The right amount of sparkle for the big day}
{Leftover crust from these lead to an improvised s’more pie}
Macaron boxes from a Japanese specialty store, but I found these online. Calendar from here. Shoes by Miu Miu.
March 22nd, 2012
Tonight I’m hosting an event with Estée Lauder to celebrate the launch of their Mad Men collection at Bloomingdales at Century City. For those of you in the L.A. area, I’d love for you to stop by to get your make-up done and to enjoy “Mad-tinis,” hors d’oeuvres, and our retro photo booth. I’ll be there from 6-8pm, so I hope to see you tonight! x
March 22nd, 2012
{H&M Hat, A.L.C. Blouse, Martin + Osa Necklace, Vintage Clutch, Phillip Lim Pants, Fendi Shoes
I’m usually one for colorful dresses and feminine silhouettes, but every once in a while nothing feels better than a head-to-toe androgynous look.
