Jessica Alba casual

Jessica Alba can really do no wrong. Even casually dressed, she creates a wonderful silhouette, and accessorizes to the max. I used this picture of her as inspiration to create an outfit on Polyvore. 

Outfit details here. 

Can summer be here already so I can break out the tank tops and sandals?  

Everything Engagement- BHLDN style

Leave it to BHLDN to create a charming, ethereal, glamorous and feminine guide to everything engagement. I've been in love with their site for awhile now, but just recently discovered these engagement party dresses. 

Here are my faves from the collection:

Love them all, but dress #2 is the one for me! Now, if only I was getting married...  Nah, I think I'd wear it to a fancy fete regardless of my marital status!

just some crazy apartment schemes

This DIY rustic headboard has got me dreaming up crazy schemes for my future apartment. 

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And while we're discussing crazy schemes, I was drooling over Ruche's Sparkling Soiree 2011 lookbook last night and was totally inspired by their props/background.

How awesome would a blackboard wall be? You could constantly change your decor! Of course, it would require some artistic skill...which I sorely lack. Either way, I'm swooning hard over the shelf above the drawn fireplace. So cool. 

red + emerald

Almost a week since I last posted? Shameful. I'm here today to share a colour combination that has been inspiring me for the last few weeks. There's nothing more dramatic and elegant than vibrant, red hair contrasted with a deep emerald or teal. Since I've been known to have red hair (albeit not as deep or rich as these ladies), I've been taking cues from them and wearing deep jewel tones more often to really contrast my hair. It makes a bold statement, and screams confidence- just take a look at them!

Emma Stone takes it a notch further with deliriously sexy red lipstick. 

Drew Barrymore in an Emilio Pucci gown. Fabulous. 

Jayma Mays looks classy and cute with a sparkly scoop neck. 

Russian model Ulayna Sergeenko looks vintage-y sleek in her fall 2011-12 lookbook. 

Blake Lively always looks stunning, and her new red hair is no exception. 

Pantone's fall Fashion colour report for fall 2011 has also been providing me with some guidance for the "it" colours of the season. It's no surprise that deep teal is red hot this fall. I'm also loving "phlox" and "cedar" which I think would look equally gorgeous on these red-headed celebs. 

Which Pantone fall colours speak to you? Do you think red hair and emerald is passé, or ingenious? I'd love to hear what you think! Have a colourful day, loves!

A Garden Daydream

I gushed about the first volume of Ruche's spring lookbook in this post  awhile back. Now I'm back to gush some more. Their second volume of the 2011 Spring lookbook entitled "A Garden Daydream" is absolutely stunning. The dreamy, feminine and ethereal photos make me crave warmer weather, floral prints, bright nail polish and loose waves gathered in a side pony. 

What I think a modern-day Jane Austen heroine would look like.

Have a peek at their lookbook here. You won't be disappointed, I promise.

xo