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 21st, 2012
When I graduated from college, my dad gave me a beautiful set of personalized stationery. It came in a dark green box with cream-colored notes that had my full name written across the top. It was one of the sweetest gifts I’d ever received and it marked the first time I truly felt like an adult. I still have the box tucked away in my closet – with just a few cards left. I don’t know if I’ll ever bring myself to use the last one, especially since I’ll be changing my name (though not professionally) in just a few short weeks. Beyond personalized notes though, it’s fair to say that I have an obsession with all things related to paper, so I figured I’d share some of my favorite stationery-related items that I use most frequently.
Good paper (plus matching envelopes). It seems rather obvious, but I always make sure to have several sizes and colors of paper lying around so I can make cards instead of buying them. I recently purchased this double loop punch to make ordinary paper look really special (as seen above).
Glitter. I use this set for nearly everything – finger nails, cards, you name it.
Glue pen. The perfect way to use said glitter to write sweet sayings with sparkle.
Decorative paper. I use this for wrapping small gifts or for lining plain envelopes – the easiest way to make a big impact. Simply trace the outside of the envelope on the backside of the paper you want to use and cut it out (make sure to leave a little room on the sides and along the top, so you can still seal it closed).
Stamps. These bring back memories from childhood, but now I opt for quirky characters (like this orange lobster) to dress up neutral card stock.
Finished cards for spring.
February 29th, 2012
Gap Dress, Anthropologie Necklace, Vintage Clutch, Dries Van Noten Sandals, Essie Cute as a Button Nail Polish
I hadn’t been to a Gap since I bought these pants about a year ago and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by all of the great pieces in store. I came home with this dress, which has the feel of a classic shift, but hugs in all of the right places instead of feeling overly boxy. And since I’ve been wearing my chambray shirts to the point of holes, I picked up a similar version in a faded pink that will make for a nice replacement.
