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There's nothing better than finding the perfect cross body bag, especially with all of the traipsing around that summer entails. While we've always had a weakness for Elliot Lucca's beautiful signature woven look, these bright leather beauties are just calling our name! Our favorite part? The Demi II has a convertible strap so you can rock it as a cross body, a shorter strapped shoulder bag or even a clutch. Oh and did we mention that it's only $78?!
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Just the other day we were able to peek at some pictures from Laura & Rich's gorgeous wedding in Newport, RI. Every last detail of their day was perfectly locked into place... and we couldn't be more excited for them! While we're still just beaming over the outcome of their chic invitation suite and all of the matching day of accessories, on this wedding Wednesday, we want to start by sharing their Save the Date. Yes, soon enough we hope to gush over their big day with y'all... but until then, enjoy this nautical card & envelope combo, perfectly topped off with address labels and custom postage stamps. LOVE!!
In the spirit of loving on yellow this week, we couldn't resist sharing these saucy shoes by Dolce Vita. They're pretty much perfect... don't you agree?!?!
*Photo courtesy of Mirelle Carmichael Photo
Over the weekend we attended a wedding that was perfectly prim & preppy with navy, khaki and yellow all over. It got us thinking, and after spending the last couple of weeks honing in on all of the shades and tones of yellow, we've concluded that this color is one of our faves for summer 2012. It's no tangerine tango, but rather its sunny, citrusy neighbor on the color wheel. Whether it be a dress, a painted door, a lemon flavored treat or rays of sunshine, we just can't get enough!!!
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Are you with us in this adoration?
Being in the design world, we can't help that seeing the world in Pantone's has become second nature and naming fonts has become involuntary. Yes, we've recently found ourselves rattling off too much information about fonts to friends and getting those blank stares back. While this is both good and bad, we've decided to embrace that psychotic little "quirk" and gush about some super cool typography inspired items for the home that we're obsessing over...
{Number placemats from The Little Factory}
{Letter coasters from The Little Factory}
{Letter pillow from Jonathan Adler}
And it never gets old... :) Thanks for sharing in our nerdy love for typography!
Oh hey there! How was your holiday? While I {Anna} am hanging out on the west coast for a little holiday/ vacation/ wedding celebration combo, I'm seriously missing the preppy New England style. Don't get me wrong, the west coast has it's own sweet charm, but there's just something about a seersucker dress that just screams New England!!! So naturally, the look below needed to be re-created and might just wiggle it's way into my closet. :)
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And how can you possibly resist this Large Square Tote bag by Tory?! Darling, isn't it??
HAPPY INDEPENDANCE DAY!!! Whatever you've got planned today, we wish you sunshine, safe celebrating, lots of smiles and a heart of gratitude that we live in a free country. In honor of a day that revolves around our nations flag, we figured it only appropriate to share some flag etiquette that we stumbled upon.
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**Display the flag only between sunrise and sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs**
**The flag may be displayed for twenty-four hours if illuminated in darkness**
**Do not display the flag in inclement weather**
** Always make sure the canton of stars is visible on the upper left-hand side**
**Do not let the flag touch the ground**
**The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously**
**A flag that is damaged/ can no longer be displayed should be destroyed in a dignified way by burning**
** When not displayed, the flag should be folded into a triangle, symbolizing the hats worn by soldiers in the Revolutionary War**
Who knew there was flag etiquette?! Happy 4th of July!!
Oh yes, it's the eve of Independence Day and in honor of already feeling super patriotic, we couldn't resist this Louboutin shoesday pick...
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Beautiful & oh so sassy, are they not?!
Yes, we have the 4th of July on our minds and really, can you blame us?! You're probably in the same boat, either securing plans for the holiday or locking up those last details for hosting your own soiree or barbecue. If you're into details like us, you'll surely appreciate this score we found for printable Independence Day party decorations. Yes, we're talking things like drink wraps, favor tags, party flags, cupcake wrappers, pennants and more. It's basically an insta-party.
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Brilliant? We think so. :) If you're hosting your own party, give this a try and bring all those details together!
Sometimes things are best kept simple and serene. So with that, we wish you a beautiful, relaxing and fun-filled weekend, whatever you have planned!!
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xo
While hopping around on Viva Luxury, one of our favorite style blogs the other day, we ran across this adorable handbag from none other than Urban Outfitters! Who'd have thought? We're loving the pop of neon and pastel purple on a classic navy blue... amazing contract here, don't you agree? And the tortoise shell, gold & leather chain?! We're dying over this Mixed Media Bag... ok, and over those shoes!!!
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All we've got to say is WAY TO GO URBAN! And only $52? This is a win.
Today we're super pumped to share some details of a modern invitation suite that we just adore. A few weeks ago we were squealing with joy when Stephanie & Marcos' wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty. This wedding, coordinated by the über talented Sarah True of TRUE Event, was phenomenal! Really, truly, if you haven't seen the post yet, hop on over and check it out. Anyway, to give guests a taste of what to expect on their big day, we paired a soft grey letterpress pattern with it contrasting in white foil print on the outer envelope. Through the RSVP envelope and bakers twine, we incorporated pops of lemon yellow which added a punch to the whole suite. And last but not least, we topped it all off with custom postage stamps to tie it all together!! Oh how we LOVE custom postage! :)
We couldn't be more thrilled with how this suite came together and tying the designs into their day of accessories was so much fun! Here are a few little shots that we couldn't resist sharing. :)
*Invitation photos courtesy of Laura Ashbrook Photography; Accessory photos courtesy of Anna Sawin Photography
We've been in pursuit of some new wedges for summer and while trying to incorporate more patterns, textures and color into the wardrobe, we bumped into the Reena Mid Wedge while shopping over the weekend. These Moroccan inspired kicks are only 3.5 inches high {WIN!} and fit all of the criteria for said wedges. Reena has caused some serious consideration & deliberation, but the pattern might be a little too tribal for our style. What do you think??
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Please weigh in, we're dying for a 2nd opinion before taking the plunge or crossing them off the list entirely. Have a lovely Shoesday, everyone!!
For as long as I {Anna} can remember, seersucker has been one of my favorite fabrics. Yes, I have "favorite fabrics"... this happens when you study textiles in college. Moving to New England was one of the best things this girl could have done {short of moving to the south} to be surrounded by more seersucker. While a good seersucker sun dress is a necessity to keep cool & uber preppy during the summer, we're kind of digging the idea of reeling this fabulous fabric into a wedding. It's bright colors paired with a subtle pattern & texture provide some pretty stinkin' adorable ideas if we do say so...
In our book, hot weather calls for sangria and this east coast heat wave has left us thirsty! While perusing recipes and comparing notes with friends, I was reminded of my all time favorite white sangria courtesy of Williams Sonoma. If you follow this recipe exactly, you'll end up with a dangerously delicious summer beverage... enjoy!
You'll need:
Ice cubes as needed
4 cups dry white wine
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or apricot or peach brandy
2 Tbs. sugar
1 ripe peach, pitted and sliced
1 ripe nectarine, pitted and sliced
1 ripe apricot, pitted and sliced
1 cup pitted and sliced cherries
Mix the wine, liqueur and sugar {stir until the sugar dissolves} in a large pitcher. Add the peach, nectarine, apricot and cherries to the pitcher and stir. Let it sit for 30 minutes- 1 hour {so the fruit gets nice and juicy} and then add ice to the pitcher. Serve in chilled glasses with ice.
Just the other day a dear friend shared her excitement about a new purchase... she had finally found the perfect weekender. After seeing this gorgeous bag for ourselves, we couldn't resist sharing it with you all! We're definitely digging some of the handbags & luggage by Clava, though more err towards traditional than this vintage bright beauty, better known as Carina:
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Have you found your perfect weekender? Is it a classic neutral color or something bright & fun?
The wedding planning is in full swing and your invitations are en route. After the brainstorming, the custom design rounds, choosing fonts, choosing paper, selecting stamps & arranging for addressing, the time to stuff & send is finally here! Well we figured that rather than making you figure out how to stuff your invites on your own, we'd lend a hand and try to simplify the process. No, it doesn't take a rocket scientist, but there indeed is etiquette involved and that cannot be messed with. Soooo, that being said, here's the scoop:
For more insights and specifications on stuffing, visit Emily Post! Oh, we should also add that once everything has been addressed, assembled and sealed (suggested in that order) we advise that you take back to the post office and drop off by hand to avoid any error. We do not suggest dropping them off in the blue postal bins. One can never be too safe with such pretty paper!!
Well happy Tuesday Shoesday to you! I'm not sure if you noticed our love for capped & colored toe shoes that we shared last week, but we're pretty psyched to have found an intriguing DIY from A Pair and a Spare where you can create the look on your own. Typically I'm not much of a DIY-er when it comes to shoes, but the idea of being able to choose the color of the shoe as well as the color of the toe is pretty enticing.
If you're up for the challenge, check out the DIY here and please, please, please let us know how it turns out! We'd even love to see pictures!!
*Photos courtesy of A Pair and a Spare
Sometimes other artists inspire us and on this glorious Monday, we're excited to spotlight Melbourne artist, Emily Green. We've fallen for her bright, funky paintings, watercolor scarves & especially her statement jewelry...
{Clockwise from top left: Stud Spot Earrings/ Jane Necklace/ Lagoon Necklace/ Peach Polka Necklace}
With each bead being handmade, no two pieces are identical... which adds to the charm of her work, don't you think? Check out her website for more goodies and let us know what you think! Love it? Hate it? Does it inspire you??
Hello there and happy Friday! Today, we've got breakfast on the mind {this is not unusual} and are feeling inspired to try a new recipe tomorrow morning. While searching our favorite food blogs and scouring for some irresistible photos, we stumbled upon these delectable breakfast treats that are making the mouth water. French toast has always been a fave, but now that we're older and much more... ummm, sophisticated {?}, the standard french toast can leave much to be desired. Are we alone in this?!? Anyone? Well, here are a few from our "must try" list, in case you'd like to join us in this adventure:
Have we created a monster?! Perhaps breakfast for dinner is in order... :) Happy weekending!!
*All photos are from respective sites, linked below