LCW Style: Halloween Inspired

Hi there lovelies!  Continuing on with all things Halloween...I couldn't help but think that this dress would be PERFECT for Halloween...

Oh yes, love the dark side...hehe.  And you know what, black or not, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this dress especially the neckline!  And I LOVE it that much that it just made itself onto my all time fave list ;-)

P.S. - How perfect is it with the flowers I posted earlier?

~ Ciao

...images via onewed

Flowers of the Week: 10.31.11

HAPPY HALLOWEEN my little darlings!

Of course, since today is Halloween, I just couldn't resist going to the dark side for this week's 'Flowers of the Week'...so have a look-see at this arrangement...

Perfect for today, no?  Wishing you a wonderful Halloween darlings.  I hope it's filled with lots of treats ;-)

~ Ciao

...image via eddie ross

Who Says

...your bridesmaids can't carry ribbon bouquets?

I think this one is pretty fabulous, don't you?  And I L-O-V-E her cape too ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by trent bailey via brooklyn bride

Picture Perfect Palette No. 7

Yes, it's official...as determined on my previous post today - I'm on a nautical kick!  So I am going to continue on that kick today with a beach inspired Picture Perfect Palette. 

And I know it has been a while since my last PPP post, so I am hoping that this one makes up for it!  So without further ado, here is PPP No. 7...

Such a pretty and calm palette.  Tell me my previous 'Darling Detail' post of the compass escort cards wouldn't be perfect with this palette?  Oh, I think it works perfectly...

And while I know this palette is too bland or blah for most people (however, I do LOVE it), it is a wonderful base for a color palette.  By adding just one color to this palette, whether it be orange, green, yellow, etc...you can create a bunch of fabulous events.

So let's just jump right into this first example of this palette, shall we?  First up is some gorgeous outdoor event inspiration.  Have a look-see at the fabulous curtains...

I love how the venue fits into this palette - from the sand/dirt floor to the fabulous walls.  And by the addition of some gorgeous material set against the beige linen, it makes for quite a gorgeous backdrop.  Carrying the color of the material over to the dessert table, it still keeps in line with the color palette.  Don't the desserts fit perfectly with the palette as well?

Up next is this homespun, homemade, vintage table...

I ADORE the look and feel of this decor.  And look what the addition of just a hint of orange to this palette can create.  Amazing, no?

And moving on from a homespun, vintage style - lets go to the other end of the spectrum with some elegant winter inspired decor.  Here the addition of deep, rich green is brought in, however, still in small batches...

Eeks - I love the way it's used here too!  Just picture charcoal linens, white plates, clear glass vases in a variety of sizes filled with white feathers as centerpieces.  A couple of painted pine cones (a beigy metallic is what I am picturing) and greenery on the table mixed among the vase(s) on the table would add a natural but elegant look.  Lots of candles on the table would complete the look.  Yet, some silky ribbon (possibly tied around the napkin or wrapped around a menu card) in a deep, rich color would be a fabulous addition as well.  Do you see it?  Fabulous, no?

Ahh, so there you have it my dears - a Picture Perfect Palette!  Hmm - that's one palette used four different ways, if you include the beach/compass inspiration...always amazing to see how you can incorporate it into any style of event.  Goodness, I love doing these posts; hope you love them as well.  Here's to a lovely weekend - may it be as fabulous as you!  I'll see you Sunday.

~ Ciao

~ image via pretty stuff, image via lh calligraphy, photography by beaux arts photographie via style me pretty, image via 100 layer cake & domino

~ over the moon ~

...about this fabric backdrop for either decoration, your ceremony or your photo booth.

I love this idea of piece different fabrics together for a backdrop.  It is an fairly easy DIY, and such would be such a great detail to add to your big day.  I would also love to see it behing the head table...instead of a wall, if inside.  Just find some fabulous fabric and sew together!  Or bet yet, have someone sew it together for you ;-)))


~ Ciao

...photography by corbin gurkin via style me pretty

~ a virtual shower for erin of sparkle and hay ~

Erin of Sparkle and Hay is getting married this weekend!  So a group of twitter friends, known as #TWIPS, got together to put a virtual shower together for her and her soon to be hubby Dan.  The lovely and super talented Kate of Ruby and Willow, and her fabulous blog Magnolia Rouge organized and created the fabulous invite and this a.maz.ing poster...

Each person contributed a quote, poem or words as a gift to Erin!  I selected my favorite quote:

What is love?  As far as I can tell, it is passion, admiration and respect.  If you have two, you have enough.  If you have all three, you don't have to die to go to heaven. 

William Wharton

So help me congratulate Erin and Dan on their wedding this weekend!  May their lives be filled with lots of love and laughter...and a little heaven on earth! 

Sending hugs, virtual air kisses and love to you both.


xoxo,

kristi

...invitation and poster by kate at ruby and willow

~ pump day #9: grey flannel ~

Christian Louboutin's grey flannel pumps would be fabulous for a fall or winter wedding!

Okay, maybe I am a little bias...as I L-O-V-E Christian Louboutin's and the color grey!  But with a capelet or shrug for a winter wedding...oh so cute!! 

~ Ciao

...image via net-a-porter

~ glamming it up again ~

Last Friday I was glamming it up with a garland and pinatas...this Friday I'm glamming it up with Dior's silver strappy sandals, pink feathers...

And a Chanel bag...

Quite glamorous, don't you think? Oh and you bet I can justify that larger Chanel bag.  You see...a small clutch is perfect to carry for the big day, but you still need other items that just won't fit into a clutch...hence a larger bag is needed to hold all the extra necessary (key word here) items!!!

~ Ciao


...photography by marianne taylor for alix of the cherry blossom girl

~ yellow + gold ~

Totally smitten with the details here...

How sweet are those macarons with flakes of gold?  Love them.  And the bottles and bucks with gold details are just adorable!  You can see more details of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermontt's vow renewal ceremony here.  Enjoy!

~ Ciao

...images via kiss the groom