sparkly: christmas

have a sparkly and merry christmas!

photos: flickr.tumblr.weheartit via studded hearts

holiday: chill

there is only one thing for me that i need during the holidays...snow! sitting here in my hotel room in 70 degree orange county it just does not feel like christmas. i was on my way back to my hotel from an amazing holiday party tonight and it was just not the same without putting on my stylish winter coat, gloves and hat! only a few more days until i get to chicago. bring on the chill and the holiday spirit...

photo via {underbaraclara}

fashion: holiday illustration

i am finally sending out my holiday cards and i was waiting for the perfect time to feature an artist who was referred to oh so fabulous. bella pilar's work is featured at papyrus, and i'm sure you have either received a card, or given a close girlfriend a card with her amazing artwork...

...her work is flirty, sexy, stylish, and every girl would kill to look just as fabulous as the lovely ladies in her drawings this holiday season! happy holidays ...

photos: bella pilar

holiday: travels

as i stare at the pile of clothes sitting on my bed waiting to be ever so perfectly packed for my upcoming trip to orange county & chicago, i am a little overwhelmed. how is a girl supposed to pack for work & play, meetings & parties, warm weather & freezing weather in only one suitcase and a carry-on! the airline fees are killin' me. it ended up being more than one suitcase...

{photo credit} i found these on my computer without a reference. please email me if you know who proper credit goes to. happy holidays!

sweet: couture

these couture cupcakes just look so delicious, but just way too high fashion to even touch, or eat! i love the purple chanel lollipop is also just so fun. chanel is everywhere and now it has taken on the food industry. not only do people want to own it and wear it, they want to eat it too...

photo: styletastic

holidays: victoria

happy december! it is officially my favorite time of year and what better way then to kick it off with the victoria's secret fashion show tonight on cbs...

{tonights sneak preview!}

i'm hoping for a better production this year compared to last. should be good with the black eyed peas performing, some new angelic faces, the winner of the new angel model search, and of course the usual strut from heidi klum after giving birth to yet her fourth baby a few months ago...

photos: style it

fuzzy: warm

i'm packing for my 3 week trip to both orange county and chicago and you may not believe it, but i can't wait for the cold weather! the east coast has been so mild and i want to whip out my cozy outerwear and accessories. these gloves by sara laglace are so unique and fun! can't wait to go home...

designer & photo credit

jewery: sikara

i just love the jewelry by sikara. the first piece i ever bought was the mesh ring {top left} at a chicago fashion event. i had to showcase this line, because i always get compliments on my ring. i am a hoop earring girl and i love their new take the hoop. i also love the drop earrings with the amethyst, which happens to be my birthstone. i can't wait to buy my next piece. what do i chose...

weekend: escape

so over the weekend while my sister and i were on our wedding & bridesmaid dress mission we stopped in for drinks at the new crosby street hotel in soho. what a fashionable hotel. i wish i did more then just have some champagne at the bar. this place will be amazing in the summer with the outdoor spaces it has. they also have a great afternoon tea menu, or afternoon tea with champagne, which is even better...

photos: crosby street hotel

gorgeous: bridal gowns

so it's been a while since i've had time to post anything. i have been in nyc with my fabulous sister looking for a wedding dress, reception dress and bridesmaid dresses. i love these photos that I found on simple blueprint. the shoot is so stylish. it's so rare to see a bride take a risk...

shoot: brides, uk september/october 2009

photos: carl bengston

boo: happy halloween

happy halloween!

photos: {1} anne sofie back fall 09 {2} yohji yamamoto spring 10

stylish: pumpkin

i'm in love with this pumpkin! how creative. it's getting me all excited for halloween this saturday. i can't wait to see the others that are being created over at sweet paul this week. have you ever seen a pumpkin so stylish...

designed by: sweet paul photo: colin cooke

love: hawaii

just thinking about when i got engaged in hawaii in may. weather is so crummy out. wish i was there right now...

photos: "love" via wedding nouveau others unknown {please email me if you happen to know because i had them save on my computer forever with no reference}

feeling: purples

i'm not sure if it's because i'm using it as a wedding color that i'm drawn to all things in deep purples, or because it is such a regal color that it is used everywhere...

photos: {1}anna selezneva by terry tsiolis via fashion gone rogue {2} sarah story design {3}elle decor via coco+kelley {4} elle espania {5} domino magazine (no longer on newstands)

paris: valentino

subtle tones & flowing fabric...is it spring yet! loving the feathers on the backs of the shoes. i'll have to keep out my winter boots our for now...

photos: style.com via this is glamorous

weekend: sparkle

have a fabulous sparkly weekend...

photos: we heart it via julia.

beauty: think pink

it's breast cancer awareness month and pink is in the air and on the runways. during new york fashion week several shows sent out models wearing pink eye makeup for spring 2010. the right color and the right skin tone make a fresh look. we'll be thinking pink all month in honor of breast cancer awareness...

photo: getty images via stylelist

stylish: quotes

just getting glammed up for the busy week ahead. a little wang, a little vuitton and stacked up jewelry. i'm ready...

quote: los angeles times

photo: vogue paris via this is glamorous