Save Second Base

I am so excited to announce that I have officially signed up for the Avon 2-day, 40-mile walk to fight breast cancer! My wonderful friend/roommate works for the Avon Walk and has been talking about how fun and rewarding the event is. Four friends and I signed up as a team so we can raise money collectively. We will be doing happy hours and other fun events to generate donations, and I have to say, I'm pretty excited about all of this. Breast cancer has directly effected my family and friends, so I am honored to be a part of something bigger than myself. Check out the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer website if you're interested in participating in a walk in your area!

The Best of the Best

I woke up feeling pretty crummy this morning--that is, until I hopped on over to Style Me Pretty for my daily dose of wedding bliss, and guess what I found?! They released their online magazine, featuring their favorite 2011 weddings (some of which you may recognize from my previous posts!). Each and every one is stunning, full of emotion, and pretty much perfect. I've gathered a photo or two from each wedding, but you must to go on over to SMP and check out the entire magazine. Join me, will ya?

 

 All Photos via Style Me Pretty

I'M BACK!

I'm alive, I swear! I spent a wonderful week with my family and friends, in Florida, and had a fun-filled few days here in DC, ringing in the new year! 2011 was a great year (one of my best!), so I'm sad to bid it adieu, but I'm very much looking forward to 2012. I already have some fun plans in the works and it's only the fourth day of the year, so I can't wait to see what else is in store for me! I'll be posting regularly, now that life's all boring and whatnot, so don't fret--I know y'all have been checking every single day for my next post, right? ;)

Photo via Style Me Pretty

wild thing

I've been loving animal print lately. I mean, the last three times I've gone shopping, I've gotten a piece of leopard to add to my closet. It's certainly a print that can go terribly wrong, but if you don't overdo it, it can be fabulous. I typically go for leopard when it comes to clothing and accessories, but for interior or event design, I LOVE a pop of zebra. The print is neutral in color, so with a soft, muted color palette, it can add that chic and modern touch you're looking for.

And just so y'all know, I got this top from Ann Taylor Loft for 40% off last night! Perfect for work and going out!

Photos 1,3,4,6: Pinterest, Photo 2: Erin Ever After, Photo 5 Nordstrom, Photo 7: Ann Taylor Loft

home sweet home

Growing up, I don't think I ever truly appreciated living in such a beautiful place. Sure, I loved that my friends and I could go to the beach or go boating year round, but when Christmastime hit, I didn't want that. I wanted a festive, white Christmas, like I remembered from my brief stint of living in Pennsylvania. Now? Heck no do I wish my parents lived anywhere else! I am so lucky to spend the holidays with my family and friends while still feeling like I'm on a real vacation. So while it's certainly not typical to spend the day after Christmas on the beach, that is where I'll be. And I wouldn't want it any other way. Friday cannot come fast enough!

All my own photos

Turquoise + Gold

So I came across this ridiculously amazing cake on the My Sweet and Saucy Blog (amazing cakes, you have to check it out), and instantly saw an entire event based around this in my head. Most weddings these days are rustic and/or vintage, which is gorgeous, but unoriginal. This event would be modern with a feminine flare and utterly fabulous. I tend to lean towards gold, rather than silver accents, so possibly change the flower to gold and, in the words of Rachael Zoe, I die.

 My Sweet and Saucy

Revamping Christmas

I love Christmas. Heck, I even got to see Justin Bieber sing Chiristmas carols at the Christmas in Washington show last night! What more could you want!? But seriously, who in the world came up with the idea to make my beloved holiday's color scheme red and green? Bleh! Is it because of pine trees and Santa's suit? Well, that's not a good enough reason for me, so from now on my holiday decor will be metallics with a splash of color! Oh, and can I also make note that when I grow up I want gold flatware?! 

Photos 1+2: citrusandorange Photos 3-5: Pinterest, Photos 6+7: Coco + Kelley