Flash Mob Proposal Friday

These two videos give me heart a warm squeeze and bring chills to my body...a big smile covers my face and laugher fills me on this chilly, and slightly overcast Friday morning.

Here is to love...and a happy happy weekend ahead!

ps-bummer, the reaction's of the bride's-to-be got cut off (there are suppose to be small boxes with them in each corner) on my layout so to see the full video, search the internet, grrr

A South Carolina Beach Wedding: What to Wear?!

Yesterday my good ole friend, Lauren, a native Lexington Kentucky gal who now lives in DC, who is cute as a button and has the same energy and mannerisms to match her cuteness might I add ...asked me for help about what she should wear to a wedding in Pawley's Island South Carolina. I felt so honored she considered my style opinion worthy to be considered. Here goes..

the drape look is so sweet yet so pulled together. this color is gorgeous too!

this color is stunning and not too over-powering. the cut is glam too, a little skin but not too much and totally beach friendly

a little less structured which is great for this wedding setting. like the longer sleeves a lot too, since it can get breezy

I would pull out my palette of colors and consider doing mustard, emerald, plum, a soft grey (a yellow clutch would be nice and playful) burnt orange, brown (but not too deep), royal blue, and navy (for that nautical feel and again since its on the beach!!) and stick in the jewel color/ or bejeweled bliss family. I think I'd stay away from red since it can be loud and is more ballroom worthy than on a beach location. Also, these colors really remind me of Fall so I would downplay the colors a little (since this wedding is on the beach) and pair the dress with sandal wedges and a lace (obsessed with lace, ahh!) shawl or fun textural piece to bring some energy and fun into the overall look.

I love patterns and one-shouldered dresses too. Just make sure if you take a more summery dress that you have fun with it and dress it up with a fun hair band or hat (nod to the Brits :)!) or a statement necklace so that you change the look from Summer to beginning of Fall. I am a big fan of a darker color dress with a whimsical hair piece, clutch or something to bring some drama to the outfit and add a pop of wow.

As we are faced with early Fall and the following factors I think we are heading in the right direction:

Location: Pawley's Island SC---formal, yet beachy

Size: small and intimate

Responsibility: Reading "I Carry Your Heart with Me" by E.E. Cummings in the ceremony

xoxo LC-good luck my dear, i hope some of this helps!

happy hump day!

Some pretty images to get you through the day. Happy Wednesday (hump day)!!

Almost Friday, my loves...

Hart of Dixie

We are entering Fall which means, beautiful-colored leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, lovely scarfs, wool sweaters, caramel apples andddd new television shows! I have taken an interest in Hart of Dixie and I have to say the story line is a little strange so far and the acting is not the best but I love Rachel Bilson, especially her wardrobe in this show thus far... and the little town of Blue,Bell where this movie takes place, is more than charming and quaint.

fashion talk

By far my favorite outfit in the first episode, love the blue piping on her jacket, the striped shirt, it all works so well together for Fall

Jacket and Pants: Veronique Leroy

Shirt: Theory

Shoes: Alexander Wang

Jacket: Chanel

Shoes: Valentino

Shirt: Anagram by Gary Graham

Shorts: Marc Jacobs

I adore the throwback to another era in Jamie King's look

Dress: Vintage

Shoes and Accessories: Kate Spade

Molly Sim's Napa Valley Wedding

I have been a long time admirer of Molly Sims for her beauty and success as a woman. Model, actress and new Project Accessory host, this gal has it all going on and I certainly love her idyllic outdoor wine country wedding and gorgeous Marchesa wedding gown-with the mermaid skirt and illusion neckline it is surely quite dreamy.

Between the wine cork place card holders, burlap bag decor, wineries as your backdrop, rich fall-colored leaves and a dashing couple. This is the scene of a wonderful affair!

***Take a peek for yourself****

I can't wait to see the rest of the enchanted spread..

The Monday Munchies

This weekend I discovered 479 Popcorn in a specialty food store. My hubby claims they also have it at Peets Coffee Shops and they carry a variety of flavors. Anyway, we chose the Black Truffle and White Cheddar and I have to say it is quite delicious and ALSO since we are new to CA (well me more than my husband, since he was born and raised here) it is really nice to familiarize myself with Californian products and to try one that is so delicious and is handmade in San Francisco (near us, yay!) is quite fun.

I just visited the website and it says the tasty stuff is on Oprah's O list which I think makes it deserving a try! I love the packaging, the tasty but not overwhelming flavor...nom nom

Happy monday and happy eating! Go out and try some of this yummy stuff or if you can't find it, make your own and add some luxurious truffle oil or other tasty topping. Be creative. It is so worth it!

A nice write-up on this blog and here is another little something else

A New England Summer

I've been repeating the same tune lately and that is-moving from DC to CA, having lots of weddings back East, losing a dear family member, and I am trying to get caught up/settled in my new life on the West Coast. Because of what a crazy summer it has been, I am behind on my posts and since I definitely want to savor a little more of summer's loveliness before it slips away bear with me a little longer as I stretch out summer in my next few posts.

I will always love a New England Summer~

The images below are all I need to remind me of my hometown and what I associate with my New England Summer.

goodbye summer, hello fall! (Californian fall, that is)

Our 1 Year Anniversary Weekend

Kate and Brad's Waterfront Wedding

Inspiration Board

Venu: Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club

Mood/Details: Kate described their vision as Romantic Garden, Vintage, Whimsical, and Fun. The colors helped to set the tone for their vision in using soft pinks, greens, and cream with accents of silver and gold. We used lace as an accent detail that appeared on paper (programs, escort cards, etc), wrapped around candles on the guest tables, and we pulled vintage linens that were in the family to use on the guest book table and dessert station. Centerpieces looked like they were hand picked out of the garden and we picked vintage looking chargers, and gold rimmed glasses, that really brought all the details together on the tables.

Collaboration:
Coordination: True Event
Photographer: Steve Depino
Florist: Hana Floral Design
Stationary: Chocolate Creative Design
Beauty: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Dress: White Dress by the Shore
Videography:The Light Mill
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited & Party Rental Ltd.
Tent Decor/Lighting: Ryan Designs
Photobooth: Photobooth Planet
Music: Hank Lane

9/11 Reflections

I have been all over the place this summer-East Coast to West Coast, West Coast to the East Coast. It makes one dizzy with all of the back and forth I have been doing. I am finally back in CA and definately need to get on the blog wagon because I have soo much I want to share and so many things I've seen or done that I feel are worth of a post.

Anyway, for now...lets all take a minute to think back to 9/11 and thank and appreciate all of the brave souls who gave their lives for this great country, America. God Bless. The memory of what happened 10 years ago was definitely absorbed in me this past weekend as I traveled from MD to CA. We were delayed for hours as Obama was flying back to DC and flights were moved around and taken on different paths in order to keep our President safe. The experience of 9/11 certainly loomed in the hearts of everyone you could read it just by looking around. I felt proud to see the Southwest crews in American flag ties, sporting "we remember" stickers with the background being our American flag and it felt as though things were happening a little in slow motion as people couldn't help but look at the tv monitors plastered with memorial services, they stopped to remember and minds were fogged with images of unhappier times. I even felt a little apprehensive about flying, my heart heavier and my desire to snuggle up to my husband a more pressing. I even found myself texting and calling my family and friends to tell them "I love you" an extra time, just because.

Hard to believe my hubby's birth date was the day before this horrible day filled with so much loss and sacrifice. Even harder to imagine that it was just the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

I will never forget that dark day. I was in Spanish class in high school and I remember joking around with my friend Sam and the next thing I knew there were images of smoke and people jumping out of buildings. A big black cloud descended over that sad September day. I am forever grateful for each and every American who fights for this country each and every day.

I love this State Farm Commercial. I saw it on tv and had to google it to see who created it. It sure brings NYC alive for me and I love the interaction between the firefighters and the children. It is truly a beautiful depiction of New York's defining images, resilience and love.

Never forgotten. Forever grateful.