La vie...J'aime: 09.11

9.30.2011

Friday Faves

DIY Painted Pumpkins @ Creature Comforts

Something different from the typical carving of pumpkins..check out the entire DIY.

Emotional baggage tote @ Design for Mankind

Just love this.

Fall Style @ A Spot of Whimsy

Now I am ready to put away the summer clothes...

Santorini Wedding @ Style Me Pretty

Beautiful, amazing, envy-worthy!

Harvest Party @ exPress-o

Cute fall-themed collage with recipes.

Pumpkin bread pudding @ Cupcakes and Cashmere

Love pumpkin. Love bread pudding. Must make.

Can you believe it's the last day of September? Enjoy your October weekend! I am celebrating 2 friends' birthdays Saturday night and packing for my work trip to wine country! I have a few guest posts lined up. Have a good week!

9.29.2011

Wear It Now: NYFW Spring/Summer 12

You don't have to wait 'til next year to show your love for upcoming trends featured at the NYFW Spring/Summer '12 shows. Here are a few ways to wear the upcoming looks in fall '11.

Jason Wu | Topshop top & YOOX dress

J.Crew | Joie top & Boden skirt

Michael Kors | Surell vest & Steve Madden loafer

All runway looks via NYMag.com

9.28.2011

What I'm Wearing Wednesday: VT rehearsal dinner

Friday's wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner was held on site at the Stowe Mountain Lodge. It was an Indian summer type night with muggy, warm air. After a quick rehearsal of walking down the aisle, the bride's future in-laws hosted a nice evening of food, drinks, mingling, and watching a slideshow of the happy couple. We ended the night with a drink at the bar, before heading to bed to rest up for the big day!

Here's what I wore:

J.Crew striped top
Borrowed Loft skirt
Nine West wedges
Lulu frost pink heart earrings from Gilt

practicing her walk down the aisle

rehearsal dinner site

happy couple!

Bridal party & bride

me and bridesmaid Jo

9.27.2011

Weekend scenes: wedding in Vermont

Wedding morning at Stowe Mountain Lodge

Bridesmaids gift bags- with a necklace, bridesmaids case, pashmina, and these inside!

Beautiful bouquets

Bride & bridesmaids shoes and wedding dress & veil

One last cheers before heading to the ceremony

Walking down the aisle...

My mom and I at cocktail hour

Some of the wedding party

Table setting

Walking out for their first dance

Dessert!

A memorable bathroom trip... (thanks mom for this pic! haha)

The bride and I at the reception.

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. L!

9.26.2011

Show Some Shoulders

pics via People.com

A strong shouldered trend is emerging as the weather changes from summer to fall. At recent events, Katie Holmes (in Calvin Klein), Lea Michele (in Michael Kors), and Kate Bosworth wore halter dresses, but with a twist. I tried to think of a way to describe the neckline and came up with "racerfront" (from racerback but it's in the front). I love this spin on the traditional halter, and it's so flattering in various colors and fabrics. I found a few options to show some shoulders in everyday life.