simply smashing

Confetti

All I have to say about this dress is WOW. So beautiful and very inspiring in design and color.

 

Stunning dress from Monique Lhuillier's pre-fall 2011 collection. Thanks to The Sweetest Occasion (via La Dolce Vita) for sharing!

Flora & Fauna

 

Now that I'm a working mama I rarely have time to sit down and read a magazine - reading a magazine cover to cover usually takes me several days now. What I can seem to find time for is a quick browse through a catalog - pretty photos without lengthy text works perfectly for my schedule right now. :)

So imagine my delight over the latest Anthropologie catalog! Chock full of beautiful and inspiring imagery (and clothes that I'd love to just magically appear in my closet), in a tropical theme that reminded me of my honeymoon... like a lovely mini magazine. I was blown away by the accessories spread which creatively showcases jewelry among some whimsical flora and fauna. Favorites below.

 


 

Unique + Chic

 
{via In Style Weddings}

It's not spring yet...

I'm pretty infatuated with this bridal look from Carolina Herrera's Spring '09 collection. This is definitely a very unique look for a bride, but it's so classy and chic. I just love it. Especially the hat. :)

Sunshine

A few things that are making me feel sunny right now...

 
{a swingy new font}

 
{a cheery yellow table setting via Martha Stewart}

 
{a reminder that spring will be here soon, via anthropologie}

 
{an upcoming trip!  photo courtesy of flickr}

Lace

I'm really drawn to this lace bib necklace from Malin Collection. The intricate patterns of lace have long been a big inspiration for my wedding designs. And green has always been my favorite color so this deep emerald is such a lovely, unique choice for this piece. I wish I had somewhere to wear something like this!

   

{images courtesy of aplusrstore.com}

Cheery Cherry

 
One of the lovely looks from the Jenny Yoo 2009 Collection. 

Paul Smith

Every season, I am hard-pressed to find a single piece by Paul Smith that I don't love. I am still smitten with this outfit from the spring/summer collection -

 

And now there are all sorts of treats available for fall. A few favorites...

  

    
    
I especially like the charcoal, cobalt, and warm red used in two of those outfits. And the contrast of that adorable deep purple dress against the camel-colored sofa.

{all photos courtesy of paulsmith.co.uk}

A Toast to Fall

Yesterday's weather was a taste of fall here - perfect weather in my book! Today is going to be a very busy production day, followed by a long weekend away, so - in eager anticipation of fall - here are some of my favorite inspiring looks from the latest Toast catalog...