Talk with Tami - Caftans Girls Night In

Planning parties for the ultimate party girl Tammi Reed of Talking with Tami. I love when she calls and tells me - let's plan a party. Here's the details and you know my style so be creative - words that make my heart sing. Her girl's night in was a small, intimate gathering where we laughed, laughed and shared stories, good food and drinks in our stylish caftans.

Anthropologie - Chama Caftan

Moet Mimosa Drink up Bitch - LOL

Alex, Johnnalynn, Tami, Gail, Christine

Mouth Jarring Experience - Cobb Country Salad

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Hello Gorgeous - The Makeup Date at Bloomingsdale's

Such great event - Hello Gorgeous at Bloomingsdale today! I had to get up extra early on a Saturday, no wedding but I dragged myself out of bed for this private event. I wasn't disappointed. Bloomingsdale's provided a light breakfast, coffee and juice while the DJ rocked house music. They started out with a mini fashion show, but what I didn't know was Bloomingsdale's provided clothing for most of the tv shows and movies being filmed in Atlanta. Next, door prizes and plenty of makeup demos. Once the show was over - it was time to pick up swag and be pampered (hair styling, makeup and more).  Fun times!!!!

Gorgeous Wedding - Dorell Wright and Mia Lee

Check out this gorgeous wedding of basketball player Dorell Wright and his longtime girlfriend Mia Lee in a lavish wedding ceremony in Simi Valley, California. You know how I love a man in a navy tuxedo! The bride chose a lace, strapless fitted trumpet gown - now this is how you wear a gown.

What type of bride are you?

What type of bride are you? This is a question that every bride has to answer. For some bride this is very easy and for others it takes time to define your personal style. Are you a girly, girl who loves everything sparkly, shiny and glamorous. Or, are you a more laid back country girl who loves vintage items and thrift shopping. Take stock of the items in your closet - do you gravitate to pastel colors? Being able to determine your style will make the planning process much easy.

Here's my favorite sketch by Brooke Hagel....yep, I'm a girly, girl who loves glam.

Drawing by Brooke Hagel

Cover Girls

Check out the cover girls on some of my favorite magazines. I don't think that would have been the dress that I would have picked out for Ciara, but she looks great needless to say on Brides' cover. Angelina Jolie's black/white Elle magazine cover shows simplicity and sophistication - there is some about a black/white picture that is timeless. Round out saving the best for last - First Lady Michelle rocks the cover of Essence magazine - pretty in a powder blue dress.

Lupita - Lacome Beauty

This woman, this woman - Lupita is drop dead gorgeous. I use Lancome Paris and it is great to see a woman of color featured in a flawless ad. A style icon, beauty and brains who has been on a roll since her break out move roll.

“I am proud to represent Lancôme’s unique vision for women and the idea that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman’s freedom to be herself,” 

Wish List - Valentino Stud Slingbacks

I remember the days when I wore high heels everyday, but as I have grown older (mature) my heels have become shorter and shorter. The number one reason, I despise uncomfortable shoes no matter how cute or how expensive. However, I'm on a quest to find a few pairs of cute, comfortable designer shoes and for some reason I keep gravitating to these Valentino slingback. They come in a lot of colors and I can definitely see ME or a bride rock these cuties down the aisle.

Will you be my Bridesmaid - Surprise Luncheon

Picking that special person to be a member of your wedding party should celebrated. Why not throw a surprise luncheon for the girls and shower them with love and of course - gifts. I am recreating this party for one of brides including the flower gift boxes with pictures, cards and great cuisine.

Photos by Inga Finch Photography

Something Grey Dress

It is so refreshing to see brides who break the rule regarding the color of their wedding gowns. This one shoulder, pastel grey dress is dreamy and check out that long tulle train. And, notice she put her brides in white dresses.  Adriana de Moura's is a cast member of Real Housewives of Miami.

Kate Spade - For The Bride

I have to say that Kate Spade is one of my favorite designers in the world. Well, I have to tell you that I'm in love with these feather/sequin items from Kate Spade's bridal collections. Oh so cute for the stylish bride who isn't afraid to go BOLD!

Linda Dress

Kimberly Dress

Marybelle Skirt

Halloween Wedding Gowns

These are the cutest Halloween Wedding Gown sketches - if you going to dress up for Halloween make sure you do it in style. Happy Halloween! Avail & Company can create any Halloween dress in any style, size or design.

Wildly Fun Striped Design

Black and White Wedding Gown

Modern Bride of Frankenstein

Luxury Bridal Collection for Girls

Dameselfly is a great website for luxury bridal clothing collection for girls. These are the cutest dresses that I have seen made with the finest fabrics - silk chiffon, silk tulle made by hand so each piece is unique. Make sure you check out their bridal collection - swoon!

Silk Chiffon Ombre-Dyed Feather Dress

Silk Organza Emma Dress

Fashion Week - Halle Berry

It is Fashion Week in New York and I'm spending so much of my time checking out lifestyle blogs when I came across these pixs of Halle Berry at the Cloud Atlas premier in Toronto. Well, I have to say Ms. Berry is killing the fashion game in this Roberto Cavalli pantsuit.  I remember walking pass her at the mall and thinking to myself OMG what a gorgeous woman. It wasn't until after I passed her that I realized who she was and I mean to tell you pictures don't do her justice - she is stunning. And, that pantsuit - two thumbs up Ms. Berry.