January 7th, 2012 by Hunter Leigh

Here’s one for the girly girls who are tired of bows and lace. A shimmering pink pailette treatment to catch eyes and invoke images of bubbly champagne and dainty lingerie. The Delray Pailette-Embellished Leather Shoulder bag by Marc Jacobs is a large shoulder bag made of blush leather covered front and back (the sides are left exposed leather) with perfectly matched oval-shaped pailettes. It has double rolled leather top handles and a heavy golden chain shoulder strap, plus the top closes via a darling push-clasp fastener with a designer stamp. Other features include protective metal feet and an interior fully lined in tan satin with one zippered pocket. Full Article…

January 7th, 2012 by Bailey Isabel

The most inscrutable, impenetrable and uncompromising of heritage houses finds itself knocking about on the digital mob scene.

Have you seen the new Balencaiga Facebook page? Did you like it ? No, I mean literally “like” it, as a “like” is now being counted in certain corporate quarters as a certain kind of new marketing currency.

And when I say “certain”, I mean certain, as in “assured, guaranteed, known for sure. ” Think transparency of return on marketing investment. Think of the “like” as the quantitative reflection of brand social marketing penetration. Did that just sound like Latin?

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January 6th, 2012 by Abigail Slessor

Thakoon spring 2012 | L.A.M.B. spring 2012 | Chanel pre-fall 2012 | Images via Style.com

The catwalks suggest that India is having a moment. In September 2011 at the New York Spring 2012 shows both Thakoon and L.A.M.B. Gwen Stefani were inspired by India.

Stefanis girl was a cross of California menswear (circa the 1960s) and the decadence of a Maharaja. Utilitarian jumpsuits, leather bomber jackets, the sporty graphic brought lent urban cool to gold embroidery, caftans, one shouldered dresses that suggest a modern take on the sari.

Over at Thakoon, Thakoon Panichgul envisions a woman who is the product of two worlds; the American West and India.

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December 31st, 2011 by Hunter Leigh

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Event Center The Epitome of Beauty Romance

Enjoy Live music, food wine paring Thursday, January 12th, 2012 6-9 pm in th tasting room. Enjoy Oregon Akaushi Beef raised by Deep Canyon Ranch of Redmond, Oregon and a featured wine pairing from Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and  Winery of Terrabonne, Oregon.

A Vinters selection of Columbia Valley Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon will be showcased.

Admission $20 per person includes food and wine sample along with wonderful music provided by singer/songwriter Geoff Elvee.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY, SPACE IS LIMITED!

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards will have wine available to purchase by the glass or bottle while you enjoy the concert.

December 16th, 2011 by Abigail Slessor

There were quite a bit of lace, gold accents and pouf found walking the runway at the Fall 2012 Sarah Jassir runway show. For the modern bride that wants to show her gorgeous legs, you have new options for late in 2012. Full Article…

December 13th, 2011 by Hunter Leigh

If you follow our blog, you know that Chicagos Jai Girard is one of our favorite wedding photographers to showcase. Actually all the photographers at StrictlyWeddings.com have incredible talent and create amazing memories for their bride and groom.

Yet, today we celebrate the magic of Jais work, photographed at the enchanting  Chicago Botanic Garden. Every wedding she shares with our readers include hidden treasures.

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