Politics & Style
Adorable trendsetters Malia and Sasha Obama reveal their stylish ensemble on Inauguration Day. Malia, 14, wore a magenta J. Crew Coat while Sasha, 11, went for a purple Kate Spade coat with a white statement necklace. Love their look? Check out the links below!
J.Crew Coat inspired by Malia Obama
Kate Spade Coat inspired by Sasha Obama
Kate Spade Statement Necklace
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Inspiration Board: A collection of photos found from Etsy, Instagram and Style me Pretty
Pretty in Pink
As the writer of Plums and Pearls, my favorite color is not plum or purple but actually pink. I’m dressing my bridesmaids in Dusty Rose and I plan on adding some sort of pink to my wedding invitations. Selecting my floral bouquet, however, is bringing me at odds with my preferred color. After hours of scrolling through Style Me Pretty and Pinterest, I’ve concluded that there is such a thing as too much pink… Wait, I take that back, maybe I’m wrong and that I’ve simply looked at too many pink bouquets in the last week. Yes, these are the types of details that are keeping me up late at night.
Elegant White
The theme that I’ve set for our wedding style is romantic, chic and elegant. I envision lots of white and some touches of gold. While white flowers don’t pop out as much as the pink peonies and roses, I think that the all-white floral arrangement creates a beautiful display that’s soft and timeless.
Glitz and Glam
I’m finding that a lot of wedding bouquets are evolving into artsy arrangements that include gemstones, Swarovski crystals, sequins and fabric petals. They’re all over Etsy and it’s fun to see what new trending ideas are out there in case I decide to go for the nontraditional option. I could always use more sparkle!
Source: Style Me Pretty aka the Wedding Bible
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Here is my wedding post on shoes. It's a serious blog post. Yes, more serious than the post on DIY Projects. I’m a hopeless romantic type of gal and I’m really determined to find my perfect glass slipper for that Cinderella wedding I’ve imagined my whole life. OK maybe I’m getting a little carried away but I’m realizing that finding the perfect pair of Wedding shoes is not easy. I’ve thrown out the rule that brides must wear white shoes. I like the idea of a bride in her beautiful white classic gown with heels that don’t quite match the dress but perfectly reflect her style. I have a tendency to pick up the pair of shoes with the most sparkles. I love sparkles. I also love bows. Bows or sparkles definitely catch my eye but the problem is there are so many amazing options out there. Even the amazing Black Friday sales and half year promotions can’t pressure me enough to make a decision. I’m still looking but below are the 15 pairs of shoes I’ve saved to my “Wedding Shoes” folder. I love them all and I could really use all 15 but it’s a good thing I’m only planning for 1 wedding.
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The holidays always seem to go by too quickly, especially in Los Angeles where Christmas trees are more likely to be met with sunlight than falling snow. This year is particularly significant because 1. We're engaged!!! and 2. I get to bring my FIANCE home to the Bay Area this Christmas! While I'm still getting used to that term, I'm determined to document as many events possible, both big and small, so that I can look back at all the precious moments building up to our special day. Here are the little fun things that are keeping me happy this month. Happy #November and see you on Instagram! XOXO
NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES + LINKS
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*Invitations created on Photoshop*
Wedding Planning was initially stressful when it came to things like finding the perfect venue and finalizing a wedding date but once those challenges were completed, it was time for the fun activities to begin. I never imagined how much fun it would be to plan a wedding. There hasn't been a day where I haven't called my Mom for advice. This whole process has brought me closer than ever to those I love most. The motivation for creativity has also been endless. I lost count for the number of visits I made to Michaels and Paper Source - heavenly! The last time I worked on this many DIY projects was probably when I was in a Sorority where there were lots of handmade gift exchanges like pillows, frames and handbags. That was a long time ago. This new stage in my life, this process, has been amazing and I can now understand why so many former brides have offered to help :) xoxo
*Gifted Boxes: Will You Be My Bridesmaid?*
*Gifted Boxes: Will You Be My Groomsman?*
*Projects that took over my dining table. My favorite project was going through old photos*
*Fun Wedding Planning Activities* Wedding Photo Booth trials, Wedding Dress shopping, Wedding books and magazines for guidance and inspiration
Shopping for the right Engagement Party dress (Left to Right: DKNY, BCBG and Zara)
*Family Love* Sandwiched between my Maid of Honor and Mom
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