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This Thursday Purseday is courtesy of Atlantic Pacific, our favorite blog for fashion inspiration. If you haven't visited, you MUST. This girl can pull off outfits like you've never seen and basically we want everything that she owns... including the Coach Classic Willis Bag. Don't you just adore this soft caramel leather for fall?
Yea, she pretty much rocks that purse with those fuchsia pants and the classic David Yurman chain necklaces. LOVE!!
*Photos courtesy of Coach; Atlantic Pacific
They can be REALLY expensive! Well, that & they are a girls best friend. We fell in love with this gorgeous setting and then realized that it's a rough diamond, which means it hasn't been cut yet.
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This particular ring from Diamond in the Rough is a whopping $35K, granted it was on the more pricey side of their stunning selection. What do you think- would you sport a rough diamond like this??
Monday, Monday! We made it through the hurricane, but with all of the excitement & preparation for the extreme elements we didn't mention the AWESOMENESS that took place on Friday. The ladies at Magnolia Pair put together a dream team of vendors to bring to life a vision & inspiration for a romantic 1920s wedding. When they asked Paper Moss to design the stationery & signage for this inspiration shoot, we jumped, twirled and hollered at the opportunity to join in the fun! Here's a little peek at what they dreamt up...
And we loved creating these cute signs to highlight the prohibition era cocktails!
... Be sure to visit Magnolia Pair's blog for the real deal!
*Photos courtesy of Magnolia Pair
Happy Friday, darlings! Today you are in for a treat! Our friends from Lucia K. Jewelry stopped by to share some of their most beautiful creations with us. We adore perusing their site for fun hostess gift ideas or bridesmaids accessories.
Similar to us at Paper Moss, they do {AH-mazing} custom work for brides too! Check out this GORGEOUS necklace that was designed for one bride!
After seeing so many beautiful designs, we couldn't resist asking Kirsty Papdopulos, the woman behind Lucia K. a few questions about her company.
1. When did you start making jewelry?
I've been making jewelry for myself and friends and family for as long as I can remember. Those close to me have always encouraged me to take it a step further and start a business. It wasn't until about a year and a half ago -I was 8 months pregnant with my second child and had stopped working my "day job" and a jewelry buyer just happened to ask me about a necklace I was wearing that I had made, that is when it all came together and Lucia K was born.
2. What inspires your designs?
Inspiration comes from lots of places for me. I definitely love to take cues from vintage pieces, and not necessarily jewelry. For instance, in the house I grew up, my parents had this crazy macramé side table, that hung from the ceiling, the beaded macramé influenced my crystal and silk necklaces in the Vivian lines and Nora lines.
I also have this amazing fabric and trim store near my house that I often just wander through, some of the stuff I happen upon there is incredible, the detail that used to go into textiles, definitely gets my creativity flowing. I keep my ultimate goal in mind- to help a woman elevate her style and make her feel more confident. She needs to feel great when she puts a piece of Lucia K. jewelry on!
3. Where do you find the materials that you use?
I definitely need to touch and feel and hold my materials, so I am very hands-on with what I decide to use. Something about an items weight or sheen, really play into how it works in a piece. With prices of metal going up, its difficult to keep costs down and still present a quality product. Some vendors that I return to time and again are Midori Ribbon, love their dupioni silk and grosgrain ribbons, their quality can't be matched, also Thai silver from the Hill tribe, Czech and Swarovski Crystals.
4. What are currently your favorite pieces?
The piece I am wearing most often - Ginger Copper Bib Necklace, the length works so well with so many necklines, the color is great for those who aren't quite ready for gold but want to branch out from silver, and it gets attention! Currently my favorite earrings are the Juliette Aquamarine Earrings or the Patricia Earrings- a little rocker mixed with freshwater pearls is a great combo. I'm loving big earrings right now, my fall line will be full of them!
And here are a few more of their beautiful pieces... check out the website for the full scoop!
Thank you so much to the lovely ladies at Lucia K. Jewelry for sharing some inspiration with us!
*All photos are courtesy of Lucia K. Jewelry
Oh friends, we're dying to share this Thursday Purseday find! We've recently been obsessing over the Fall 2011 Handbag Collection from Dries Van Noten. By combining a multitude of textiles {think fur, python, sequins and tweed} they still managed to achieve a gorgeous line of sleek & intriguing handbags.
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What do you think-- texture overkill? Love it or hate it?
Being a bridesmaid is the ultimate honor... and it comes with responsibilities. Along with helping your bestie plan her big day, you also get to throw a few special parties in celebration of her. We loved the idea of bridal shower with lots of beautiful blooms and strong geometric patterns, lots of pink and just the right pops of green!! Such a fun and cheerful palette for a spring or summer shower. This board is for you, bridesmaids!
{Photo credits clockwise from top left: The Knot; Patterson Maker; Inspired Design;
A Well Traveled Woman; Susan Gage Catering; Pinterest; Bake List}
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: when we hear their names, it's only natural that pictures of little Michelle Tanner pop into our minds... why is that so hard to shake?! These two have definitely made a name for themselves as adults and even more recently with their label, Elizabeth and James. We're loving their looks across the board- from the eyewear & accessories to the gorgeous frocks and saucy shoes. Isn't this just the perfect ensemble??
These Elizabeth and James Harp Wedges would give any outfit a "wow" factor, right? And they're on sale right now... :)
*Photos courtesy of Style Extraordinaire, Zappos Couture
Hello and happy Monday! How was everyone's weekend? While blog hopping over the weekend, we stumbled upon this ADORABLE paper garland from Project Wedding... in fact, it kind of reminds us of the D.I.Y. Envelope Liner that we featured a few weeks ago! Anyway, wouldn't this be a perfect decoration for a rustic chic wedding or event?! It's so stinkin' cute AND {not to mention} made of pretty paper that's covered in stories- call us crazy, but there's something romantic about that. :)
Plus, what a great way of getting rid of old books or sheet music that isn't donation worthy. Visit Project Wedding for the full tutorial. If it seems a bit daunting to make a lot of these little garlands, you can always mix them with solid ones that can be found on Etsy, such as these from Kristina Marie.
* Photos courtesy of Katherine Chong via Project Wedding & Kristina Marie
T.G.I.F. darlings! It's been a long {but glorious!!} week for Paper Moss but we are so ready for the weekend. On Wednesday night, we had the chance to attend the Boston Weddings Magazine launch party at the Lenox Hotel. It was such a fun time of meeting & greeting other wedding industry professionals... and of course, celebrating a fabulous new issue of Boston Weddings! Check it out if you haven't yet! :) I must say however, that in the midst of all of the fabulousness, one thing that was unexpectedly captivating was a light, fluffy & oh-so-flavorful raspberry french macaron. OMG! Prior to this, I hadn't realized how amazing macarons are! If you adore these sweet little cookies, we have some great news {below} but first, how cute is this flavor chart?!
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In the process of embracing this "fixation", we came across Laduree, the cutest french bakery. Not only do they have adorable packaging that would be a gift in itself, but they are opening their first U.S. location in New York on AUGUST 26th! Yes!!!
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Shall we all plan a trip to go macaron tasting??
What's better than sweets and handbags? Perhaps when the two come together?! This series of vintage- inspired purses and totes by France based company, Bonjour Mon Coussin are totally kitschy and fun.
Would you be caught toting around one of these laden with vintage French desserts and candies? Check out the rest of their collection on Bonjour Mon Coussin, but here are a couple more deliciously-funky {yes, we just hyphenated that} ones that caught our eye! :)
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Thoughts? Do you love them or hate them? Do tell!!
*Photos courtesy of Bonjour Mon Coussin
Well, it's no secret that feathers are a huge trend for wedding gowns these days and we are LOVING it! What a fun and sassy way to add texture and dimension while keeping the look soft. This gown from the Allure Couture Collection is one of many gowns that got us hooked.
However, if investing in a wedding dress covered in feathers is a little too extreme and you still want to incorporate feathers, check out these options from BHLDN. We're especially loving the feather bolero! It's totally extravagant, but if you can't rock it on your wedding day, then when can you?!
Or if you're feeling crafty, try your hand at this super cute Feather Boutonnière D.I.Y. that we found on Ruffled! Who would have thought that adding feathers could be so fun!
No matter what time of year, the Reva flat from leading lady, Tory Burch is the go-to shoe. Did you know these kicks were inspired by Tory's mother? How sweet is that... and refreshing to know that even a famous designer such as her has found inspiration from someone so near and dear!
If only we could have a pair in every color! If you're a fellow Reva fan, we must know... are you going to pre-order the new Leopard Ballet Flat?? How is everyone feeling about the returning animal print craze?
*Photos courtesy of Tory Burch
It's confession time: we have a little crush. It's an Etsy crush, but it's a crush none the less. Meet Honey Pie Design, the New York based creator of these snazzy pillows. With so many fabulous options on their site, it's definitely hard to choose but what's even better is that Honey Pie Design will even customize pillows for you! What a super fun gift idea, right?!
*Photo courtesy of Honey Pie Design
We are so excited to share that Allison & Doug's wedding was just featured on Grey Likes Weddings!! We adored working with this perfect pair on their invite suite and the other paper goods for their wedding- it was truly an incredible day filled with classic "school spirit" flair and an underlying nautical tone.
You've got to check out the full post- it's just gorgeeeeous!
I {Anna} am super excited about today's post because we get to share an engagement shoot of none other than my brother and his lady. Stephen & Sara have been inseparable since October of 2009. Even as the protective little sister, I can honestly say that from the moment I met Sara, it was easy to see they were meant for each other. Really, I'm not sure who else could put up with his teasing and antics... and even dish it back to him the way she does! These two are disgustingly in love {little sister's perspective} and are truly best friends. The extraordinary Seattle based photographer, Ryan Flynn captured their adventurous and silly personalities to the tee. To any brides in the Pacific Northwest {he travels worldwide, too} that are looking for a photographer, be sure and check out Ryan Flynn Photography- not only does he take incredible photos, but he is a joy to work with!! Thanks to Ryan for sharing this e-session:
And my personal favorite... :)
34 days until the wedding... let the countdown continue!
*Photos courtesy of Ryan Flynn Photography
Today is thursday, which means 2 very exciting things:{1} It's Thursday purseday! Yay! {2} Tomorrow is Friiiiiiiday!
Without getting swept up in the rapidly approaching weekend, we're truly focusing on this make-me-melt Chloé bag. Doesn't the chain strap adds just the right amount of bling to balance out the preppy innocence of the bow? Now that we know how this beautiful brick tone and navy blue harmonize just perfectly, we'll be on the lookout for more from this duo when autumn arrives.
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Happy Thursday, lovelies!
We're hearing of more and more people {brides and grooms} who think that having a guest book at a wedding is unnecessary and/or a waste of money. How else are you going to remember who attended your wedding?! ;) Yes, sometimes the day can get away from you and it is nice to have a record of messages from those near and dear to you. If you're on the fence about a guest book, here are some ideas to turn it into something practical or shake things up to make the guest book something extraordinary. Having guests sign an adirondack chair fit perfectly with Abby and Andrew's beach-side wedding in Watch Hill. This is definitely something they'll enjoy for the years to come!
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If you're stuck on guests writing more personal messages, try mixing up the format and having each guest file their message. You can easily flip through and reminisce after the big day.
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A personal favorite happens to involve the game of Jenga. Have each guest sign or write a small message on a block. Perhaps on each anniversary for the years to come, you can enjoy a sentimental game of Jenga?
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Alison and Chris armed their guests with cameras and put together a photo album of their vintage collegiate inspired wedding.
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We're in love with this fun idea of having your guests color their thumbs and make prints of themselves as a sign in... how cute is that?!
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The contents of this post have left me speechless. It is my Tuesday Shoesday pleasure to introduce Marissa, the first style from Day 2 Night Convertible Heels!!! The perfect solution for those of us car-less individuals who are constantly keeping flats in our purses or {dare I say} sacrificing style for comfort! These sleek peep-toes can take you from a 1.5" heel to a 3.5" heel {and between} with interchangeable heels. Candice Cabe, the woman behind this brilliant idea is said to be in "conversation" with Zappos.com and Steve Madden to expand, but for now the solo style is available on her main site.
OMG, can you believe it?
*Photos courtesy of Day 2 Night Convertible Heels
Yes, it's here again: MONDAY. Ew. Are you ready to head into the week? It's truly going to be a great one!! The folks over at Pixel Cloud made this totally adorable inspirational sign fit for today. Honestly, shouldn't we all just buy one?! Imagine setting this on your desk as you rush out of the office on a Friday evening, eager for the events that the weekend holds... and then when Monday arrives, you've planned to give yourself a little inspiration! Just think about it. :)
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