Ode to the Indie
I love indie films, but this made me laugh out loud.
(Via Oh)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A little love note.
Yesterday was exactly two months until our wedding (August 29th). I can't believe that in eight short weeks, Alex will be my husband. When I got home from my week-long trip yesterday afternoon, Alex had left me a bunch of yellow flowers, along with cute notes on the bed, coffee table and hung from deer antlers. It made me swoon.
Audrey Hepburn once said, "If I get married, I want to be very married."
Alex, I can't wait to very-marry you.
(Quote via.)
Birth announcement
How cute is this flip book birth announcement? (Also, the name Otto is great.)
(By Sideshow Press, via Simple + Pretty)
Friday, June 26, 2009
Have a magical weekend.
My dears, what are you doing this weekend? I'm heading up to Seattle to visit my long-lost college friend Penny. It will be my first time in Washington state, and I'm so excited. In the meantime, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...
Cute summer look.
Vintage underwater photography.
Ahh, the office. (Via For Me, For You)
Emma Watson looks pretty in Teen Vogue.
Go Oprah, go Oprah...
For his grad project, Alex Cornell imagined a Wes Anderson Film Festival--and then produced the identity, promotional materials and even a trailer. Brilliant! (Via Milk Tooth Rain)
BMXs!
Balloons for breakfast.
Yet another rad stash.
Bedroom swoon.
Wow. Nice shot, Mr. Sartorialist.
My first-date advice for a dude.
Yay! Chelsea started a Portland street-style blog.
Aphrodite and Adonis.
Illustrated missed connections.
Plus, shopping news:
Our favorite Portland boutique Frances May is having a summer sale.
Male New Yorkers, get thee to this pop-up men's shop.
And, randomly, I bought this American Apparel parka in navy blue and am obsessed with it. It's cute, lightweight and waterproof. Perfect for a rainy summer. I wanted to highly recommend for anyone who needs a rain jacket!
(Photo of children watching St. George slay the dragon at the Puppet Theater in the Tuileries, Paris, 1963, by Alfred Eisenstaedt)
Australian wedding
The lavender and gray colors in Ros and Blake's Australian wedding are sort and beautiful--and don't you love her haircut? She looks like a countryside Amelie.
(Photos by Sugar Love, via Frolic)
Great Gatsby Goodbye Party
Haley and Leslie live in Minnesota, in a big beautiful house built in the 1880s. Sadly, their landlord has decided to sell it.
"Since Saint Paul is the birthplace of F. Scott Fitzgerald (and it's rumored that he attended soirees at our house back in the day), we decided to throw a Great Gatsby-themed goodbye party," says Leslie. "It would be our last shindig."
Spaghetti Western String Co, a string quartet from Minneapolis, performed Radiohead's "Exit Music," with lyrics sung in Italian. "It gave us goose bumps," says Leslie.
Doesn't everyone look amazing? What a wonderful way to say goodbye to a house and celebrate the end of an era. (F. Scott Fitzgerald would have been proud.) Thank you so much for sharing, Leslie!
(Photos by Cameron Wittig)
Feeling Smitten...
My dears, here's a weekly round-up of Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog...
Where did you grow up?
An AMAZING Indian wedding.
Do you ever want to sleep instead of having sex? (Be honest.)
Cheap date idea: Get sweaty!
Genius wedding idea: Writing a note to your fiance right before walking down the aisle.
What's your bad habit?
Um, is every guy you know obsessed with dogs?
Mean cards are hilarious.
Which of these spring outfits would you wear on a date?
Poll: Do you prefer short or long lingerie?
Do or don't: Can you date a guy if you know he's not "the one"?
"My most awkward sexual experience..."
Would you engrave your wedding ring?
Last week, a reader revealed that she'd always been a lesbian but was falling for a guy. This week, she told her new boyfriend about her past. Here's his reaction!
As always, find much more on Smitten. Thank you! xo
(Photo via Superbomba)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Hangover
My sister and I saw this last night. We weren't sure what to expect, but it was hilarious. We laughed for ninety minutes straight. Have you seen it yet?
Book covers
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wednesday Giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from K. Hall Designs. They're offering a wonderful solid parfum to three winners. You can choose your favorite scent: cypress and cassis, driftwood, Egyptian jasmine, fig, lilac, milk, moss, peony, pomegranate, washed cotton and more. Wouldn't these be ideal for trips and honeymoons, when you can't bring regular perfume on the plane?
For a chance to win, please visit K. Hall Designs and leave a comment below. Three winners will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo
Update: Our lucky winners are Hannah, Kristin and Gretchen. Thanks for playing.
Farm wedding
Zack and Lauren had a gorgeous farm wedding in Georgia. I'm especially in love with the fairy-light canopy (how simple and romantic) and sparkler send-off!
(Photos by Our Labor of Love. Via Once Wed)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Porsche speedster
I don't post about cars too often, but I swooned over Nick's Porsche 356 Speedster replica, built on a 1956 VW frame. The blue paint is gorgeous, and I love the car's graceful curves. And the best part? The fake 1962 Yale parking permit. Genius.
(Via Lola, originally A Continuous Lean)
Hello
Monday, June 22, 2009
Style Inspiration: Elly
For New Year's, I made a resolution to dress like a French woman. It sort of worked, in that I bought a bunch of striped shirts :) Well, recently, I've found myself inspired by Elly's all-American style. She makes lots of her own clothes, and her look is totally comfy and adorable!
How would you describe your personal style?
San Francisco
This week, I'm excited to be taking a last-minute trip to San Francisco to see my amazing twin sister Lucy. I'll be working during the days, but eating giant California burritos and hanging out with her at night. Yippee! See you soon, Lucy!
P.S. I called a driver to pick me up at the airport and the dude kept saying "man," like "I'll see you then, man," and "Thanks for calling me, man!" Awesome. :)
(Photo by William Eggleston, via Dog Eared)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to my dad (far right). Whenever I think of hanging out with my dad, I think of hilarious moments. For example, when we went on family road trips, we kids would always have our noses buried in books, so whenever we'd drive by something beautiful, he'd simply yell, "View!" He also taught us the genius of big family lunches (with spicy soups) and adventurous bike rides. I love you. xo
P.S. Is my dad's wavy hair not totally rad?
P.P.S. Is my uncle wearing a top hat?
P. P.P.S. Is my grandfather wearing Groucho Marx glasses? (If so, awesome. If not, even awesomer.)
Vacation Fantasies
During this dreary weekend (what is with all this rain?), I've been parked on my sofa, drooling over the Mr. and Mrs. Smith website. Their hotels are ridiculously amazing. Ridiculous. (You can also create a honeymoon registry, which I think is brilliant.) My favorites...
Loving these lush gardens and sparkling pool in Provence.
How rad would it be to stroll up to this Paris hotel and its funny hats?
You could sip wine and watch the sunset at a 900-year-old castello in Tuscany...
...or make friends with elephants, take outdoor showers and drink cocktails under glowing trees at a South African resort.
Where would you want to go? :)
(Top photo of Belize)
Friday, June 19, 2009
Have a relaxing weekend.
What are you up to this weekend? I'll be sleeping lots after a crazy busy week, going to dinner, watching this documentary and praying for sunshine. Have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web this week...
Oh-so-glamorous pups.
Awesome stitched business card.
Remember those rad parachute things from childhood? Whatever happened to those?
Rolling clouds.
Wine cork place-card holders.
What the what?! These bacon chocolate pancakes look amazing!
Bored to Death.
Trampoline sells beautiful things.
Shadow fun.
This gorgeous locket reminds me of these tree tracings.
A 1920s/1930s hair tutorial!
True. Also, true.
Great Father's Day cards.
Wishing my feet weren't a whopping size ten. And these would look cute with jeans.
I keep wanting to do little-kid things lately, like going on swings, holding an egg-spoon race, and bouncing bouncy balls.
Cute tie for brothers and dads.
Gorgeous blue-and-white wedding dress.
Pretty tins here and here.
I just stumbled on this rad photo of my friend Kenan dressed up as Daniel Plainview. Genius. Uncanny.
Potato salad, reimagined. (via Automatism)
Three Billy Elliots.
Alex, I really, really love you. xoxo
(Photo via Abby)
Feeling Smitten...
My dears, here's a weekly round-up of Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog...
At a wedding, what would you toss? Birdseed? Confetti? Bubbles?
A surprisingly easy way to meet guys. (It really works!)
Summer dating do or don't: Pale skin.
Fantasy vacation: Who do you want to go visit right now?
Do you feel prettier dressed up or down?
Cute haircuts.
Reader's dilemma: "My boyfriend isn't introducing me to his family. What gives?"
Funny question: When did you realize you were becoming an old lady?
Are you friends with your exes on Facebook?
One reader makes a bold move while camping...
Are your parents married or divorced?
A racy question, and an easy sex tip.
The gorgeous circus wedding.
Nuts!
As always, find much more on Smitten. Thank you! xo
God Help the Girl
Here's a lovely song for you this morning: Stuart Murdoch, of Belle & Sebastian fame, has brought together three women to form a new singing group, God Help the Girl. Their album will be released on June 23rd. I'm loving the single, "Come Monday Night"...don't you adore their voices?
(Thank you, Lucy!)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Fallen princesses
What if Disney princesses didn't live happily ever after? Photographer Dina Goldstein decided to re-think their outcomes. "I began to imagine Disney's perfect princesses juxtaposed with real issues that were affecting women around me," she says, "such as illness, addiction and self-image issues." Genius and heartbreaking.
(Photos by Dina Goldstein, via Cupcakes and Cashmere)
Wedding dresses
During my wedding-dress hunt, I've gone up, down, back and forth--it was so much harder than I expected! So I'm loving Refinery 29's wedding dress round-up. The gowns are modern, stylish and start at $100. See them all here.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday Giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from Kelly + Olive, an interior design firm run by two awesome women. They're offering a moodboard package, valued at $250. Here's how it works: You tell them what decorating style you love, and they'll create a personal 5-7 page presentation, including a color consultation and collage of furniture suggestions from all over the web. They'll address your floor-plan and offer ideas for revamping old pieces and suggestions for new ones. Finally, they'll pick out tons of fun accessories, all within your budget. Then you go forth and decorate!
For a chance to win, visit Kelly + Olive's website and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow afternoon. Good luck!
P.S. I really want this myself!!!
Update: Missy is our lucky winner. xoxo
London and Paris
When my friend Amelia moved to Paris for a year, she hung a map next to her bed. Every morning when she woke up, and every night when she fell asleep, she'd gaze at the map, and very soon, she knew all the twisty streets of Paris. I thought that was so cool. Also, aren't these paper cute maps gorgeous? Paris comes in pink, and London comes in blue.
(Via Bethany)
Good Day Sunshine
I'm feeling so giddy and happy this morning! 1) I have a bunch of fun things I can't wait to show you. 2) This spring has been so cloudy and grim in New York, but today the sun is finally shining! It's streaming through our windows, and I can hear the birds chirping. Hope you're having a nice morning. xoxo
(Photo by Miel et Soleil)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Baby names
Last night, Alex and I went to the new Ace Hotel to have a drink with Michael Antonia, the genius wedding DJ from The Flashdance, and his gorgeous wife Elizabeth. As we sipped our beers, they told us about their baby girl named Elodie. Isn't that a beautiful name? (And it's French!) Of course I stalked them on Facebook to find a photo. :) What baby names do you like?
(Photos by Our Labor of Love)
Home Inspiration: Gallery Wall
I've always wanted to create a gallery wall at home, but I get overwhelmed by the prospect of picking out all the frames. Jorey Hurley had a genius idea: She made a simple grid of 4" x 6" Ikea clip frames featuring all her favorite family snapshots. I can do that!
(Via Design*Sponge)
Regina Spector
A cheery tune for you this morning. Regina Spector is singing her "Hotel Song" (I love her voice) and Jack Dishel is beatboxing.
(Via Scatter Joy)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Circus Wedding
Have you seen this amazing circus-themed wedding? More photos on Smitten. xoxo
(Photos by Josh Goleman)
The Uniform Project
This May, Brooklyn designer Sheena Matheiken made the bold decision to wear only one dress for an entire year. Every day she reinvents her look with layers and accessories, most of which are vintage, handmade or hand-me-downs. Doesn't she look amazing?
The Uniform Project is also a yearlong fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots movement that is revolutionizing education in India.
(Via Automatism)
Friday, June 12, 2009
Have a relaxing weekend.
What are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are going to see a magic show, and I'm hoping to figure out some tricks. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and in the meantime, here are a few nice posts from around the web this week...
Pretty look.
Genius first-words book.
One lucky cat!
Did you know that Presidents get to choose an official candy?!
Everything in Lucky's July issue is under $100. Genius.
I'm spring-cleaning this weekend and wishing I had five of these.
This blanket by Sandra is so nice; I'm feeling inspired to learn how to crochet.
Daniel Craig ice pops?
Great beach gear.
I keep coming back to this photo.
French Elle features models and celebrities without make-up, and Scarlett Johansson poses with minimal make-up. Bravo.
Nature's own patterns.
Hand-dyed fabrics make rad leggings.
Loving these floral towels. (I really am old!)
Jordan's letterpress class in San Francisco looks rad.
This Rachael Ray video made me crack up.
Amazing news, brides! Incredible photographer Anna Wolf (of Domino, Bon Appetit and Budget Travel fame) is now doing weddings! (She took this swoon-worthy shot.)
(Photo by Lisa Steinbrueck)
Feeling Smitten...
My dears, here's a weekly round-up from Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog...
Are you freaked out or excited by childbirth?
Have you ever kissed a girl? Or wanted to?
What makes you fall for a guy? Smarts? Humor? Beards?
Wedding do or don't: Prenups.
Reader's dilemma: "Help! Should I get back together with my ex?"
Would you wear a poofy headband on a date?
Would you rather be able to eat anything OR have any guy fall for you?
A surprising tip to being sexy.
What's your escape fantasy?
Wedding do or don't: a wedding without dancing or a funny first dance.
What do you want to experience before you die?
Library wedding invitations.
Have you ever drunk-dialed a guy?
Old dudes celebrate their 100th birthdays!
On the Bachelorette, who's your favorite guy? (I love Ed.)
Favorite songs to hook up to.
As always, find much more on Smitten. Thank you! xo
(Photo from Getty Images)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Where The Wild Things Are
This movie's posters are rad, especially the hand-drawn type. Can't wait til October.
(Via This Branded Youth)
Braid Love
When I was little, I'd sit on the living-room floor, and my mom would French-braid my hair. It made my already huge head look enormous (an orange on a toothpick!), but I adored it anyway. So, recently, I was thrilled to discover the new Flickr group Braid Wednesday. How gorgeous are these women? Don't you want to wear braids again?
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
This Saturday: Domino Tag Sale in the Hamptons
If you missed the crazy Domino Magazine Tag Sale last month, I have good news for you: The Domino tastemakers are having a second tag sale in the Hamptons this Saturday.
Five reasons why it might be worth driving out there:
* They'll be tons of new, used and antique items, including furniture, home accessories, fabrics, and designer and vintage clothing.
* Christiane Lemieux, the founder/owner of Dwell Studio, will be unloading an entire storage unit.
* Photographer Matt Albiani will be selling stuff. Remember his amazing house?
* The lines will probably be much shorter.
* Afterward, you can eat lobster rolls and go swimming in the ocean!
Saturday, June 13th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 75 Main Street, Amagansett (on Rt 27, across from La Fondita); cash only; haggling welcome.
Wednesday Giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from Free Encouragement, a collaboration between Booooooom and Design for Mankind. They're offering a set of limited-edition postcards designed by artists to make you smile.
For a chance to win, please visit Free Encouragement's shop and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!
Update: Mariel is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing.
Side knot
Oooh, I'm loving Anna Pacquin's hairstyle--a loose, low, almost hidden side-knot. Isn't it pretty and subtle?
(Via the Girls in the Beauty Dept)
Last Day Dream
Do you ever wonder what the last few seconds of your life will be like? Chris Milk's video shows a dying man remembering his most important moments. (I love that he gets caught "parking.")
(Via Shape + Colour)
Emerald pool
One of life's simple pleasures: On a hot humid day, putting on your bathing suit and easing sloooowly into a chilly pool. Giddy and magical. Abby's photos of a water reservoir in Portland give that same sense of happy calm.
(Via The Lil Bee)
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Photo booth proposal
Floating along
I'm so swamped at the moment; apologies for the slow posting, but I have a bunch of fun things for you coming soon, so please stay tuned...
P.S. These balloons were at car dealerships, can you believe it?
(Photos by Harpy)
Friday, June 05, 2009
Have a fun weekend.
What are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are heading to Charlottesville for my cousin's wedding. I'm excited to wear a new-ish pink dress and see Alex all dressed up in a suit. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are some great posts from around the web this week...
I love the idea of a day-cation.
A watch? No, it's a bracelet.
A sheet? No, it's a wedding dress!
Rethinking khakis.
Remember this gorgeous wedding? The dress is for sale!
Where would you go this weekend: Ocean, village, mountains or shore?
The color blue makes rooms feel so relaxing.
New headbands at Ban.do -- prettier than ever!
Pretty striped shirts.
Lena's Paris photos make me want to move there. Also, cute Parisian cars and an an amazing Paris guide (via This is Glamorous).
Hollister's shopping guides are rad.
Cute socks.
Obama's wedding.
Our hero Tim Gunn becomes an action figure.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for all your sweetness this week. xoxo
(Photo via Swissmiss)
Congratulations!
Abbey and Tim just had a baby boy! Welcome to the world, sweet little man. You are lucky to have such wonderful parents.
Jazz-Age Lawn Party
Mark your calendars, New Yorkers: The annual Jazz-Age Lawn Party is this Saturday and Sunday in Governor's Island! We'll be out of town, sadly, but I'd highly recommend putting on a pearl necklace and heading over there for some old-school tunes, pie and dancing.
P.S. More photos from last year.
(Photos by The Sartorialist)
Feeling Smitten...
My dolls, here is a weekly round-up of Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog...
What are your pet peeves?
Poll: Do you think of yourself as pretty, cute, beautiful or hot?
Do you have an age limit on the guys you date?
Seven tips for being a great kisser.
Baby question: Do you want a boy or a girl?
"My most awkward sexual experience..."
Would you turn into a bridezilla?
Reader's dilemma: Do you do sweet things for your man?
Jimmy Fallon: hot or not?
What are your and your boyfriend's nicknames for each other?
Do you ever secretly suspect a friend's relationship won't work out?
Three sexy pajamas.
Do you chew gum before you kiss?
Wedding bloopers!
Have you ever dated a guy with a temper?
Readers' favorite summer photos. (And mine.)
And thank you so much for your amazing wedding dress advice!
As always, find much more on Smitten. Thank you. xoxo
(Photo by Anna Melcon Bond)
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Shorts
These baggy ex-boyfriend shorts come with "no strings attached." Aren't they cute?
P.S. Genius.
Staring Contest
One of my favorite pastimes is coming up with party themes, so my jaw dropped when I saw this Staring Contest. People had to stare at each other without laughing; heckling, of course, was welcome. Can you imagine all the hilarious moments? As Alex would say, "The mind boggles."
(Photos by Studio Number One)
Wedding dress help!
At long last, I've narrowed down my wedding dress hunt to two dresses, and, of course, I'm having trouble deciding. I put it to a vote on Smitten, but the results so far are exactly 50/50. Will you please help break the tie? I would so appreciate your thoughts! Vote here... xoxo
P.S. It's so odd, I'm usually pretty decisive, but this wedding dress decision is giving me a run for my money!
Surprise wedding reception
Improv Everywhere planned a surprise wedding reception for two strangers getting hitched at City Hall. They had a cake, guests, dancing, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and gifts, and they even made toasts. The bride looks so happy -- what a fun and fabulous idea!
(Thanks, iDiy)
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Wednesday Giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from Wiyomu, a lovely jewelry shop based in the Philippines. She's offering this beautiful locket and flower necklace.
For a chance to win, please visit Wiyomu and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Update: Apartment Dwelling is our lucky winner.
Bonus: All readers get a 15% off for the next fifteen days. Just type "CUPOFJO" at the checkout message box, and they'll refund the difference thru Paypal.
Red lipstick
New York is rainy and gloomy. It feels like a red lipstick kind of day.
(Photo, cropped, by Garance Dore)
Soaps
I really must be turning into an old lady, because now I'm lusting after these gorgeous soaps. Saipua is a family-owned business in the Hudson Valley, and they make olive-oil-based soaps. What lovely packaging, don't you think?
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Wedding Invitation
Corey and Rachel's wedding invitation video is hilarious and amazing--and must have taken forever! I love how the clothes really feel like they have personalities. The swimming dude is genius.
(Via Gangsta Bride)
Monday, June 01, 2009
Ferris Bueller
Remember Cameron's house in Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Well, it's for sale now for a cool $2.3 million. How rad is that?
(Via TeenAngster)
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