THE WEDDING SEASON BEGINS…

This weekend kicks of the first of my summer weddings – but this one may end up being the most special. I’ve known the bride since we were only four, growing up in LA together. She’s an amazing woman, and I’ve always been surprised at how our paths seemed to naturally weave in and out of each other’s lives for the past decade. Now, she’s a stylist in New York, which means, this wedding… well, it’s going to be one for the books.

But, what I’m most excited about with the upcoming weddings is a return to glamour and high style…

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I don’t know about you, but I’m quite sick of mason jars and crafty place settings. (And apologies if that’s your thing.) I know not everyone can make their wedding exactly what they want to be while sticking to a budget, but lately I’ve been thinking that a few classic elements and a simple palette can go a long long way.

Perhaps it’s the influence of the Gatsby-craze or my own personal longing for something new and fresh in the wedding world, but I’ve been seeing the pendulum swinging back to glamour and I’m very happy about it. The world could do with more oyster bars and petit fours…

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This weekend, the bridesmaids will be sparkling in beaded dresses, and I can’t wait to enjoy every little moment.

 

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So, I’m bidding you adieu for the weekend as I head out to wine country for the fabulous celebration…!

images :: ginny branch // paperwhites photography // filley photography // once wed // jennifer kloss // tec petaja // unknown

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  1. Claire

    Yes please, we need some different weddings. I’m SO OVER the usual ‘blog’ wedding which looks like a crafty photo shoot with mason jars and so on. Love the place names above!

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  2. Carolynn

    I’m not sick of mason jars at all, BUT I love that things are turning glamorous. This week’s posts were some of my favorites! Thanks for all you do! Have fun this weekend!

    your loyal reader, Carolynn

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FOR THE ICE CREAM ENTHUSIAST

Temps are rising, summer is just around the corner, and I’ve been noticing a few amazing accessories that I’ve added to my must-have list. You know… for my ice cream.

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Yummmmmm. I want that sweater!! And the ceramic ice cream pint? Heck yeah. Now I can take my ice cream wherever I want!! Summer is gonna be good.

shop :: bowls // necklace // sweater // spoons // porcelain pint holder // the history of ice cream // ceramic cone

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  1. bri

    so cute! we just made a batch of chocolate and i’m working on a recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream so this was very timely. i love that little necklace! perfect for my ice cream obsession :)

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SPRING MAKEUP TRENDS :: BLUE, BRONZE AND CORAL

I like to refresh my makeup cabinet every season with just a few essentials (its also a good excuse to clean out old stuff), but how’s a girl to know what to buy if her head isn’t constantly submerged in the beauty world 24/7? I decided it was time I did a little research and pulled out my favorite trends from the runway shows that I’ll be applying to my face this summer… 

coco+kelley spring makeup picks __ POP PRINCESS

paul smith // holly fulton // giles

I’m such a fan of the strong lip – but I like it even more with a really bare face, like these ladies are rockin it. The practically naked eyes and cheek make for an even higher contrast that I love. Personally, I’m a coral girl, but that pink is super fun too. Notice too that makeup has become more matte – from face to lips. For just a little more pop on the eyes, do a touch of white or gold on the inset of the eye like the first image.

coco+kelley spring makeup picks SUPER NATURAL

alberta ferretti // dolce & gabanna // DVF

Au naturale for the summer is always a good look (and always in style) - but looks can be deceiving. Despite the bare look here, all three are definitely enhancing the natural with bronze, blush and shimmer. The eyes are the real focus here with special attention to simple liner, fluttering lashes (another big spring trend), and shimmery shadow. The lip stays barely glossed, and this would be a good time to play up a bold brow too.

coco+kelley spring makeup picks__MARINE LAYER

rebecca minkoff // nanette lepore // stella mccartney

If plain jane just isn’t your style, and a bold lip a bit too much, why not try your hand at a little pop of liner? The accent on the lower lid is a current trend, but all three of these show how you can work this look upper, lower, or a bit more full. Just like the lip, though, we see the rest of the face kept very simple. Can you tell I’m a low maintenance makeup kind of girl? If I have to remember to touch up my lips and  my eyes, forget about it.

But for those of you who are beauty gurus…

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Here’s how you do it all! And well, might I add. You would have thought all these elements together would look a bit like overkill, but not so. Of course, for me this is far from an everyday look, but maybe I’ll get brave this summer and try it out one evening.

What other trends have you seen for spring/summer beauty? Any products or looks you think are a must for the coming season?

*ps – if those lips look painted on its because they are. here’s the original image. see, playing with makeup is fun!

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  1. Alyssa

    I’m loving all of this! I’m thinking I’ll rock tan skin and some blue subtle eyes for an event this weekend!

    Also, love how you edited the look above!

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  2. Whitney

    I love the bold brow look! I wish I could rock it—but with blonde hair and really light brows, it just looks too intense on me. I’ve been using Pixi’s natural brow duo from Target to make them stand out a bit but look natural, and I really like it.

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  3. Franki

    I wear bronze polish..on my toes…all the time. Absolutely adore that blue around the eye…makes the white (minus a nite drinking) really stand out!! franki

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INSPIRATION // AN ENCHANTED EVENING

Last year, I collaborated with Emily at Elva Fields to put together a one-of-a-kind necklace that she created just for me. I enjoyed the project so much, and while we were working together, I pinned a bunch of inspiration images – one of which I haven’t been able to get out of my head…

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The delicately hanging plants spilling into the small light-filled courtyard is so magical – it reminds me of an enchanted forest, so I created a recipe for an enchanted evening around it! Imaging setting this table in the forest – as if it were growing out of the ground itself. With plenty of twinkling candlelight, it would be a magical scene. I think I may have to attempt something similar on a late summer evening…

shop :: 1. chandelier // 2. necklace // 3. bottles // 4. dress // 5. calligraphy leaves // 6. wood trinket box (a gift for the guests!) // 7. napkin // 8. kate spade china // 9. flatware

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THE BREAKFAST BENCH

I’ve always been a fan of the breakfast nook – a perfect casual spot to post up in the morning with coffee and a laptop, and I hope that someday I’ll have one. But lately, I’ve also been loving this idea…

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Just a simple little bench seat to cozy into on a Sunday morning while someone’s making me pancakes… Can we call it the breakfast bench?

I like how the dining tables in both spaces could be used for prep areas, too. Since it seems that everyone always loves to congregate in a kitchen during parties, an option like this – where you have a table and an extra bench to seat guests on – makes so much sense.

Not to mention it’s perfectly useful for those of us without huge kitchens who can’t even squeeze in an extra dining area. You know how there was this whole fad where people put in mini-desks into their kitchen? I’d much rather see one of these there instead – wouldn’t you?

*images :: ny times (i’m obsessed with this house, btw) // planete deco

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  1. Diana

    I just a love breakfast nook and bench in the kitchen. It’s extra seating for a dinner party, and underneath a large sunny window, the perfect little area to unwind in the morning over a book and tea.

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  2. Danielle

    I’ve always wanted a couch in the kitchen, but this bench is just as cute! And yes, I agree with bench over the mini-desk. Who actually does work at those anyway?

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  3. Jaime Lopez

    I couldn’t agree more… I would much rather have a seating area than a small desk that really doesn’t function. I wish I had a larger kitchen so my husband and/or guests would have a place to hang while I am buzzing around getting things together.

    - Jaime

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LINEN LOVE :: CAROLINE HURLEY

This weekend while shopping in LA we stumbled into a store that had some gorgeous piles of linens, and I had a hard time walking away from one. I love linens for the simple fact that they can be so many things – a throw, a chair cover, a beach or picnic blanket, a tablecloth. A really basic, unfinished linen is the prop stylist, entertainer and decorator’s best friend.

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So, it’s no wonder that I’m kind of in love with these simple, fun pieces from Caroline Hurley. Especially those little watermelon colored napkins. Hello. Of course, I’m always sucker for a good neutral too…

caroline hurley linens

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Loving this fun combo – I’m picturing a fresh summer tabletop with it already.

*all product available at caroline hurley

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SPRING {BABY} SHOWERS

Good morning readers! I’m fresh back from LA and hopping into a photo shoot this morning, so I decided to ask for a guest post from one of my favorite gals, Kacie from A Collection of Passions. She and I grew up together, and she just happens to be on the verge of being a mama for the second time. Since yesterday was mother’s day, I thought it only appropriate that we talk about celebrating motherhood… for the second time!

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I am expecting my second daughter in late this month. Usually when it comes to a second babe, most parents are pretty well set with what they already have, but there are always a few basics that are nice to have on hand and it’s important to remember that having a baby (even a second, third, or fourth) still deserves a celebration! I put together these simple ideas for a little baby shower with girlfriends. I think I may just be throwing myself a little party this spring…

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  1. Karena

    I have always loved to give a New Mommy Pampering Gift! I have seen Mom to be’s eyes light up that they are actually getting something special! (and deserve it!)

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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