Yellow Shoe Inspiration Board

Like several stylish Bees before me, I am wearing colorful shoes for my wedding. Remember Mrs Joey's beautiful yellow ones? I pretty much died when I saw she posted about them and decided right then that I had to have yellow shoes for my wedding.

I'll admit, I haven't quite stumbled upon the perfect pair yet (not that I haven't looked) but I'm kind of holding out until spring, when yellow is a more common color for shoes.

I did somehow (and believe me, given my severely limited computer and internet knowledge, the italics are very necessary for that 'somehow') manage to make an inspiration board of what I might be looking for.

Warning: Serious shoe porn below....

(Top Left, Top Middle- Personal Photo, Top Right ,

Middle Left, Center, Middle Right,

Bottom Left, Bottom Middle, Bottom Right)

So pretty, right? I may end up going with a softer yellow but right now, my favorite are the J Crew ones (surprise, surprise).  I'll have to wait and see what my favorite prepsters come out with this spring. And I love the idea that if it rains, I'll be able to wear bright yellow rainboots!

Are you wearing traditional white shoes? If you're wearing colorful shoes ,what color and why?

Yellow Shoe Inspiration Board

Like several stylish Bees before me, I am wearing colorful shoes for my wedding. Remember Mrs Joey's beautiful yellow ones? I pretty much died when I saw she posted about them and decided right then that I had to have yellow shoes for my wedding.

I'll admit, I haven't quite stumbled upon the perfect pair yet (not that I haven't looked) but I'm kind of holding out until spring, when yellow is a more common color for shoes.

I did somehow (and believe me, given my severely limited computer and internet knowledge, the italics are very necessary for that 'somehow') manage to make an inspiration board of what I might be looking for.

Warning: Serious shoe porn below....

(Top Left, Top Middle- Personal Photo, Top Right ,

Middle Left, Center, Middle Right,

Bottom Left, Bottom Middle, Bottom Right)

So pretty, right? I may end up going with a softer yellow but right now, my favorite are the J Crew ones (surprise, surprise).  I'll have to wait and see what my favorite prepsters come out with this spring. And I love the idea that if it rains, I'll be able to wear bright yellow rainboots!

Are you wearing traditional white shoes? If you're wearing colorful shoes ,what color and why?

Band vs DJ: The Great Debate

I wanna rock and roll all night!

That is my theme for our wedding entertainment. I want it to be a party. I want people on the dance floor the entire time. I want to shake my groove thang and fist pump to Journey's Don't Stop Believin'.

My dilemma was how to go about making this happen. I love live music but a DJ can play anything I want. So like the little organized wedding maestro that I am, I sat down and made a list of the pros and cons of both.

Live Band

Pros

-Awesome atmosphere

-Provides a party feelings

-Adds own twist on songs

-Furthers sing-a-longs (a must, in my book!)

Cons

-Expensive

-Can't play everything I want

-Can be difficult to negotiate with

-More people to deal with and house and feed

-Band requires more space (which means possibly renting a bigger tent)

DJ

Pros

-Cheaper than live entertainment

-Can play any song I want

-Songs will sound like themselves, not twisted versions

-Takes up less space than a band

Cons

-Could end up with someone like this:

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So what's a poor bride to do? Band or DJ, DJ or Band....Argh, the great internal debate rages on!

What form of entertainment are you having at your wedding? What were your deciding factors? Which one should I go for? I'd really like to know!

Band vs DJ: The Great Debate

I wanna rock and roll all night!

That is my theme for our wedding entertainment. I want it to be a party. I want people on the dance floor the entire time. I want to shake my groove thang and fist pump to Journey's Don't Stop Believin'.

My dilemma was how to go about making this happen. I love live music but a DJ can play anything I want. So like the little organized wedding maestro that I am, I sat down and made a list of the pros and cons of both.

Live Band

Pros

-Awesome atmosphere

-Provides a party feelings

-Adds own twist on songs

-Furthers sing-a-longs (a must, in my book!)

Cons

-Expensive

-Can't play everything I want

-Can be difficult to negotiate with

-More people to deal with and house and feed

-Band requires more space (which means possibly renting a bigger tent)

DJ

Pros

-Cheaper than live entertainment

-Can play any song I want

-Songs will sound like themselves, not twisted versions

-Takes up less space than a band

Cons

-Could end up with someone like this:

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So what's a poor bride to do? Band or DJ, DJ or Band....Argh, the great internal debate rages on!

What form of entertainment are you having at your wedding? What were your deciding factors? Which one should I go for? I'd really like to know!

Demi Moore Hairstyle

Many women dream of being able to pull off a Demi Moore hair style. The actress is known for her thick ultra-healthy strands that have endured a variety of styles throughout the years.

Demi Moore ignited the hair scene back in 1990 when she sported a short blunt cropped style for the film Ghost. In 1997, Demi shocked audiences by completely shaving her head for GI. Jane. Fans agreed that Demi managed to pull off this severe look and still look stunning. In contrast to her fashionably shorn days, Demi wowed the red carpet in 2003 with waist-length shiny hair for the premiere of Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. At well over 40, Demi Moore maintains the enviable hair of a teenager.

During the filming of Ghost, Demi’s hair was ultra-short and cropped. This particular Demi Moore hair style features hair tapered at the sides and back with the crown portion cut in angled layers. These layers add both height and volume to the style. Moreover, the bangs are razored and swept to the side. Trimming hair with a razor instead of shears encourages a wispy effect.

Halloween Costumes: Get Inspiration From Celebrities

Don't know what to be this Halloween? Get some inspiration from these sassy stars dressed to the nines on previous Halloweens ...

See the full slideshow on Glam.com.

Beautiful Wedding Gifts From Michael Aram

Presents have already started arriving on our doorstep (which, btw, is an AWESOME perk of getting married, every day is like christmas!) A few have been off of our registry, one or two have been a little, um, special? And some, like the ones I'm about to show you, are simply gorgeous.

Enter Michael Aram. He's an American artist who works primarily in metals and his pieces are clearly inspired by nature. I would never have known about him except we received 2 separate presents from his collection. Both were from different stores (Macys and Bloomies), so he is clearly a well-known home goods designer. Who knew?

Then a recently married friend of mine told me she and her fiance actually registered for their wedding at his online store! Amazing idea and clearly, worth taking another look-a-see.

Here's what we've received:

Hydrangea Picture Frame

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Lemonwood Tray

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So pretty, right? Our home decor was instantly upgraded.

For the record, I am not getting paid to endorse Michael, I am just truly amazed by his homegoods collection and no matter your price point or your style, there is something for everyone. I think it's safe to say that anything by him would be a hit as a wedding present (even Mr Trail Mix thinks both of our gifts are "cool".)

Without further ado, here are some of my favorites off of his website:

A lovely flower bowl makes any table pretty.

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These Gingko servers are only $59.00 but so pretty! A perfect gift for a guest on a budget.

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For all you cake-stand hunters out there, how beautiful is this one?

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This river rock lamp, well... rocks.

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I am beyond obsessed with anything coral, so I had to include:

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I think a set would go perfectly on my mantelpiece.

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What do you think? Anyone else received something from Mr Mike A? Should we register here? Would you?

Beautiful Wedding Gifts From Michael Aram

Presents have already started arriving on our doorstep (which, btw, is an AWESOME perk of getting married, every day is like christmas!) A few have been off of our registry, one or two have been a little, um, special? And some, like the ones I'm about to show you, are simply gorgeous.

Enter Michael Aram. He's an American artist who works primarily in metals and his pieces are clearly inspired by nature. I would never have known about him except we received 2 separate presents from his collection. Both were from different stores (Macys and Bloomies), so he is clearly a well-known home goods designer. Who knew?

Then a recently married friend of mine told me she and her fiance actually registered for their wedding at his online store! Amazing idea and clearly, worth taking another look-a-see.

Here's what we've received:

Hydrangea Picture Frame

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Lemonwood Tray

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So pretty, right? Our home decor was instantly upgraded.

For the record, I am not getting paid to endorse Michael, I am just truly amazed by his homegoods collection and no matter your price point or your style, there is something for everyone. I think it's safe to say that anything by him would be a hit as a wedding present (even Mr Trail Mix thinks both of our gifts are "cool".)

Without further ado, here are some of my favorites off of his website:

A lovely flower bowl makes any table pretty.

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These Gingko servers are only $59.00 but so pretty! A perfect gift for a guest on a budget.

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For all you cake-stand hunters out there, how beautiful is this one?

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This river rock lamp, well... rocks.

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I am beyond obsessed with anything coral, so I had to include:

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I think a set would go perfectly on my mantelpiece.

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What do you think? Anyone else received something from Mr Mike A? Should we register here? Would you?

An Ode to Beautiful Lighting

Lights and lanterns, you brighten (ha!) my wedding world and I can't stop looking pictures of magical outdoor weddings with incredible lighting. So much so that while I was once certain of my lighting concepts, I am now a doubting Thomas (Sidenote: Is there a female version of the phrase doubting Thomas? Doubting Thomasina?)

Let's start with lanterns. I love this shot with the setting sun pouring light into the room. Gorgeous.

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I had never considered rectangular lanterns until I saw this picture. The bamboo poles give the overall look a slight asian flare and it reminds me of a Japanese garden party. So elegant.

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Magicalness.

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Tiny lights give an intimate party feel. Le bliss.

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These big lights I believe are called cafe lights. Color me in love.

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I love the way these lights look in pictures. They give the shot an old-fashioned, vintage theme.

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Dreamy Dream.

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My wedding's going to be in a big tent and I think any one of these ideas will look wonderful but I can't decide which one to pursue. What lighting do you like? Lanterns? Cafe lights? Perhaps a mix of the two?

An Ode to Beautiful Lighting

Lights and lanterns, you brighten (ha!) my wedding world and I can't stop looking pictures of magical outdoor weddings with incredible lighting. So much so that while I was once certain of my lighting concepts, I am now a doubting Thomas (Sidenote: Is there a female version of the phrase doubting Thomas? Doubting Thomasina?)

Let's start with lanterns. I love this shot with the setting sun pouring light into the room. Gorgeous.

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I had never considered rectangular lanterns until I saw this picture. The bamboo poles give the overall look a slight asian flare and it reminds me of a Japanese garden party. So elegant.

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Magicalness.

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Tiny lights give an intimate party feel. Le bliss.

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These big lights I believe are called cafe lights. Color me in love.

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I love the way these lights look in pictures. They give the shot an old-fashioned, vintage theme.

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Dreamy Dream.

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My wedding's going to be in a big tent and I think any one of these ideas will look wonderful but I can't decide which one to pursue. What lighting do you like? Lanterns? Cafe lights? Perhaps a mix of the two?

David Beckham Hairstyle

Football star english national team is very concerned about the haircut, and he could be trendsetter for young kids today even more people to imitate hairstyles of David Beckham...and you one from a big fan of david?? If yes please you see this blog to get a sample of his hair styles or you want to see your haircut the other idol is here where the guarantee you will not be disappointed ok ...

Lavender Love

When it comes to shabby, country chic, I think lavender flowers take the (wedding) cake for reflecting that sensibility. It's not a flashy, overstated flower; it's sweet, simple and smells divine.

I thought about using lavender for my bouquet. Something like this:

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I do love the idea but it doesn't really go with our color scheme and not quite what I'm envisioning for my bouquet. It would smell so lovely though...

I found this picture from Oncewed and was head-over-heels for the look, especially when arranged in the yellow gravy boat. So simple yet perfect.

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Then I found these two pictures and suddenly, a way to incorporate lavender into our wedding became clear.

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I've decided to change my favor idea a bit and instead of putting dried flowers in little vases at the tables, I want to make little lavender bundles and place them next to the menu card at each setting. The mini-lavender bouquets will each have a little tag on them with our wedding date (6/2010) on it and a quote on the other side.

I hope our guests take the lavender bunches home and think of our (hopefully) fun, beautiful wedding whenever they smell them.

What do you think? Do you like lavender? Should I do something else for favors in addition to this?

Lavender Love

When it comes to shabby, country chic, I think lavender flowers take the (wedding) cake for reflecting that sensibility. It's not a flashy, overstated flower; it's sweet, simple and smells divine.

I thought about using lavender for my bouquet. Something like this:

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I do love the idea but it doesn't really go with our color scheme and not quite what I'm envisioning for my bouquet. It would smell so lovely though...

I found this picture from Oncewed and was head-over-heels for the look, especially when arranged in the yellow gravy boat. So simple yet perfect.

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Then I found these two pictures and suddenly, a way to incorporate lavender into our wedding became clear.

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I've decided to change my favor idea a bit and instead of putting dried flowers in little vases at the tables, I want to make little lavender bundles and place them next to the menu card at each setting. The mini-lavender bouquets will each have a little tag on them with our wedding date (6/2010) on it and a quote on the other side.

I hope our guests take the lavender bunches home and think of our (hopefully) fun, beautiful wedding whenever they smell them.

What do you think? Do you like lavender? Should I do something else for favors in addition to this?

Daniel Craig Hair Style

James Bond film star has hair we can duplicate, although it did not model today might be also one of the alternative hair options for you all, and in hair growth is now much hair models are very good and very interesting aktraktif therefore I try to take the example of a haircut Daniel Craig, if you are interested please continue to visit this blog and get a haircut your idol artist here ok ...