Wedding: Lusanna + Jon 7.6.12 {part 1}

About a week has passed since Lusanna + Jon’s wedding in Santa Monica.  I had to write a quick post about their go with the flow, easy-breezy, classic wedding which ended up being a big fun dance party!  From the very beginning, they just wanted all their guests to have a great time. All the gorgeous floral arrangements + detailed touches were courtesy of The Language of Flowers… Which the groom has been going to ever since he courted the beautiful Lusanna. Awww…

The ceremony took place at the beautiful St. Monica Catholic Church followed by cocktails + reception at the picturesque Marion Davies Guest House in Santa Monica.

Check out the photos I captured using my iPhone.  Professional pics to follow.  So, stay tuned!

Inspiration: The Great Gatsby

Films, the 1920′s, great music, good looking cast + Baz Luhrmann inspire so much.  So many elements in this trailer trigger a domino effect of ideas! Sparkle, feathers, classic tuxedo’s, flappers, antique headpieces, the bob, cigars, overflowing champagne + most importantly sophisticated glamor! So much detail in this trailer… even down to the font. Get inspired! Cheers!

Inspiration: The Oscars/Academy Awards 2012 Fashion

The 84th Academy Awards Red Carpet did not disappoint! There was plenty of glitz and glamour, with no shortage of diamonds. White and silver was popular, but there were elegant pops of beautiful rich colors… coral, red, gold, and green.  Check out all the gorgeous gowns on The Oscars site.

My favorite styles are below, starting with Michelle Williams fresh and dainty look. Michelle’s best accessory was her bff Busy Philipps, so cute!

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

BFF's

Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab Haute Couture

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

Stacy Keibler in Marchesa

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Gweneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture

Inspiration: New York Fashion Week – Fall 2012

I know NYFW is still going on, but there were so many gorgeous gowns sashaying down the cat walk. I couldn’t wait to post the ones I loved! I’m a sucker for tulle, lace, chiffon, silk + non-ivory/white wedding dresses.

My ultimate favorite is not even a wedding dress, it’s an ice blue tulle gown by Oscar de la Renta (source: Fashionologie.com)

Oscar de la Renta - Fall 2012

Vera Wang – Fall 2012 bridal collection

Vera Wang Fall 2012

Vera Wang Fall 2012

Vera Wang

Marchesa – Fall 2012 bridal collection

Marchesa Fall 2012

Marchesa Fall 2012

Monique Lhuillier – Fall 2012 bridal collection (source: Merci New York)

Monique Lhuillier (source: Merci New York)

Monique Lhuillier (source: Merci New York)

Jenny Packham – Fall 2012 bridal collection (source: Brides.com)

Jenny Packham Fall 2012

Jenny Packham Fall 2012

Jenny Packham Fall 2012

Inspiration: Backdrop ideas for any occassion

I absolutely love shimmer, glitter, ruffles, lace… anything with texture. Since I’m so obsessed with pinterest, I’ve been inspired to whip up a post on fun backdrop ideas for any event! My eyes gravitate to the fun, so I hope you like what you see!

Source: Confetti System

Source: Oh Happy Day

Source: A Beautiful Mess

Photo Credit: KLK Photography

Source: Lovely Little Details

Source: Martha Steward Weddings

Source: Style Me Pretty