Posts tagged ‘wedding’
Miami Breeze
And I’m back from Miami without any semblance of a tan or sunburn thanks to a day of endless rain and thunderstorms that let up just in time for the wedding ceremony. The wedding was so beautiful (and emotional!) and as for the reception? I don’t think I’ve ever danced so much in my life! I’m not one to cut a rug, but there was something about being with my best friends and adopted family that had me throwing all inhibitions out the window and tearing up the dance floor until it was time to go home. The dress you guys picked out for me also played a major role in my dance-a-thon. All that billowy fabric served as a major asset to the dance moves I didn’t even know I had in me. But let’s keep talking about the dress…
When it first arrived I was so skeptical. It was a total tent on me and looked more like a nightgown than an evening dress fit for a Miami wedding. But after some trial and error I cinched the waist with a red belt that ended up adding a nice pop of color to the breezy look. I completed the outfit by matching my lipstick to the belt, keeping things neutral on my feet, and going for some much needed sparkle by way of my clutch.
Now the next challenge is making this dress casual for a summer day in the city. Thank you all for picking something so beautiful for me to wear!
{ Tibi Dress, J.Crew belt, bangle & shoes, Mikkat Market clutch }
//photos by Gillian Smelick
Dress Me, Please!
In exactly one month I will be in Miami for a friend’s wedding and I have no idea what to wear. Ok, lies. I have some ideas, but I’d love your input! While I should could go the economical route and wear something I already have, that’s far too boring for me and the likes of Miami, not to mention that half the fun of such an event is having something new to wear!
I’ve narrowed down my disgustingly large wishlist of dresses to six pieces, and it’s from here that I’d like to leave the final selection in your hands. Seriously, if you don’t start barking out some choices I’m going to show up at the wedding in a paper bag that says “My Readers Made Me Wear This.” Just kidding, I’m already weird enough I don’t need to draw that kind of attention…
…moving forward, here are a few key notes to keep in mind: 1) Much against my will, I’m sure I’ll be hitting the dance floor so the ability to throw a high kick and do a back flip are a must. 2) Fingers crossed I’ll be able to apply enough self-tanner in time for the wedding, but in the likely chance that I won’t please remember my Casper resemblance. 3) There is no number three, but things sound better in threes so just go with it.
And now I ask you to pretty, pretty please tell me, which of these dresses should I wear!?
- Diane Von Furstenberg Crochet-Paneled Halterneck Dress – $425
- Tibi Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress – $550
- Vanessa Bruno Silk Appliquéd Dress – $484
- Halston Heritage Waterfall Silk-Chiffon Dress – $365
- Proenza Schouler Full Halter Dress – $1450 or $175 via Rent the Runway
- Helmut Lang Tetra Silk Printed Dress – $530
Kicking the Feet Up
September and October are definitely my busiest months this year. This month started off with a bang with New York Fashion Week which was then immediately followed by my brother’s wedding (pics coming soon!!), and now I have my birthday, two back-to-back weekend trips, and Halloween glistening in the near future. And then, if you think about it, the Holiday Season is right around the corner! It’s amazing how time flies…it feels like yesterday that I was sunbathing by the pool in Old Black Point! As much as I love a busy calendar, it certainly makes me appreciate the little moments of rest and relaxation in my life that keep me, well…sane.
• bubble baths by candlelight •
• manis/pedis with friends •
• quality time with a good book •
• indulgent breakfasts •
• snuggling in bed with this little bean •
photos via me & flickrTying the Knot
This weekend is one of the most exciting weekends of the year; I am currently in Lennox, Massachusetts for my big brothers wedding!!! He and his bride-to-be are getting married tomorrow at Edith Wharton’s home, otherwise known as The Mount and I can hardly wait to see all of my friends and family (some whom I haven’t seen for YEARS!) and obviously, watch the happy couple finally tie the knot!
It’s amazing what driving a couple of hours outside of New York City will do. While the leaves are still bright green and the weather is still in the high 80s in New York right now, the leaves up here in Massachusetts are pumpkin orange, mustard yellow, and rusty red and there is a beautiful breeze that passes through right when you think you’re about to get too hot.
I have to admit that even though I’ve been anticipating this wedding for quite some time (see here, here and here), it’s hard to believe that my eldest brother is actually. getting. married. Amazing how time flies, isn’t it?
On that note, I need to start getting ready for the rehearsal dinner, but I promise to take lots of pictures and fill you guys in on all the details after this weekend is complete!
Until then…
BISOUS!
