The Wedding Dresses of Lauren Bush & Beyonce

Hello friends! I'm still breathing and am going to try to get back to a regular blogging schedule soon. Hope you are all amazing! What do you think about Lauren Bush's wedding dress as featured in Vogue? (Designed by father-in-law Ralph Lauren, natch). According to People "Lauren says [the dress] 'isn’t Victorian exactly. I wanted something modern as well, so there is the high-necked collar and puffed shoulders with the large open back.' The top layer of the dress was made of tulle in antique ivory; nearly 100 craftspeople spent more than 3,000 hours hand-embroidering the tulle with motifs of flowers and Renaissance-era scroll designs in ivory silk and metallic thread, Swarovski Elements crystals and off-white pearl beads." The bride also wore cowboy boots, fitting considering the couple married in a barn on the Lauren family ranch.

Beyonce also released a video that apparently shows snippets of the singer trying on her never-before-seen wedding gown. The dramatic back looks very Beyonce to me.

First Photos from Kim Kardashian's Wedding

How are you? I hope you all had great weekends! I know I've not been a great blogger lately, but life has kind of taken over. Just back into town from a much needed vacay and was catching up on the who-what-wear of Kim Kardashian's wedding, which took place this weekend.

Kim wore (three) Vera Wang dresses when marrying Kris Humphries in a to-be-televised wedding that included an edict that all guests don black and white. You can click here for a wedding sneak peek, which shoes Bruce Jenner walking Kim down the aisle in a strapless Wang. The bride is wearing a diamond headpiece and some really eye popping earrings. (She kind of reminded me of the Lisa in Coming to America for some reason, I think it's the hair/headpiece/earrings combo).

As for the cake? About six feet tall, black and white, and ringing in at a cost of $20,000. The best part? Guests were served from another cake. So, yeah, a big, brash, over the top wedding from a Kardashian. Not exactly surprising.

Above is a look at Kim's reception party dress.

Photo 1 via people.com
Photo 2/3 via usmagazine.com

Pippa Middleton Wears Issa's 'Lucky' Dress

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister was seen supporting her boyfriend at a cricket game in the same Issa dress that Kate wore when shopping in London pre-tour. Hard to tell if the dress is actually the same one, but the style definitely is! Photo via The Daily Mail.

Kate Moss' Wedding Photos by Mario Testino for Vogue

Mario Testino is my absolute fave celebrity photographer. Somehow, through skill and some Photoshop, he makes his subjects look relaxed, glowing and like their very best selves. Like Kate Moss' wedding pics, shot by Testino for Vogue. She looks amazing and in that first photo her dress looks like a dream. via The Daily Mail

Kate also covers the September issue...

Book of the Week: Spellbound

What's a girl to do when meeting The One means she's cursed to die a horrible death? Indeed. This is the quandry that faces teenager Emma Conner as she starts over at a posh NYC boarding school. Emma's had a hard time of it and moving in with her wealthy aunt seems like a fresh start, even if she finds herself having to navigate the jungle that is Vincent Academy.

Emma seems on track for starting over until she lays eyes on Brendan Salinger, a wonderfully written teen heartthrob hero in my opinion. Brendan is dark, noble, mysterious, and, well, plain hot. Not surprisingly Emma finds she can't resist him, perhaps a bit more surprising is the fact that Brendan seems interested in Emma. At first. Then he starts running hot and cold--the forte of teen boys everywhere.

While all this normal teen stuff is going on Emma is also dealing with other troubling events--like weird dreams and street lamps exploding above her head. These supernatural events and a mysterious locket eventually send Emma and her friend Angelique on a search for their truth, one that directly impacts Emma's would-be relationship with Brendan.

Sure, Spellbound's subject matter isn't exactly new. Past lives, fated lovers, we've seen it all before, but Cara Lynn Shultz's writing was snappy and entertaining. Plus I found both Emma and Brendan rather enjoyable. A nice, light read if you like a little bit of supernatural (no vampires or werewolves, mind you) in your romance.

Nature Inspired Wall Art

I think most of us have seen this image (or similar ones) of butterfly

wall art for bedrooms. Fun and whimsical it's an interesting

solution for what to do with all the above-bed space.

Serena van der Woodsen also signed on to the trend in her new

bedroom in the Waldorf apartment on Gossip Girl.

And now you can too.

Wallflower, $25 for 25

Wallflutter, $25 for 20

I came across these wall decorations from Urban Barn and,

while not butterflies, they'll certainly do the trick if you're

looking to get the same look in your bedroom.

Pretty Little Liars 'Save the Date' Episode and Fashion Recap

Aria wore some dramatic jewelry again this week, sporting a unique stone necklace and another pair of feather earrings. The girls were hot on the trail of the truth while A seemed determined to bring them down one by one. Poor Emily, getting all drugged and everything. And then the revelation that what really caused Alison's death was being buried alive! Ick. And I definitely felt bad for Hanna's mom (who will always be Sydney from Melrose to me), but she really should have known better.

Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 8 Fashion...

Spencer's navy striped sailor dress is the

Dear Creatures Semaphore Dress from ModCloth.

Boots by Kimichi Blue

Emily's hoodie is the Alternative Apparel Bajita style.

Hanna's pink and black zippered dress is by Bebe.

Hanna's cropped jacket is also by Bebe.

Ankle boots by Proenza Schouler.

 

What is She Wearing? Kate Middleton Recycles for Zara Phillips' Wedding

If yesterday I thought that Kate wearing her green Diane von Furstenberg dress was too soon, today I think her recycling is just perfect.

via dailymail.co.uk

If I'm not mistaken the neutral gold brocade coat that the Duchess of Cambridge sported to Zara Phillips' wedding hasn't been seen since the wedding of Laura Parker-Bowles in 2006. Can't be sure if Kate is wearing the same lace dress underneath.

Kate also made the recycling work by adding a dramatic new fascinator and some new accessories that we've seen before--namely her L.K. Bennett Sledge2 pumps and Natalie clutch.

What do you think of Kate's wedding look?

Zara Phillips' Wedding Dress and Tiara

via dailymail.co.uk

Zara Phillips looks like one of those laidback, happy brides that make weddings a delight. Her dress, designed by Stewart Parvin, was simple and unpretentious just like she is.

I love that Zara added just enough drama with a long veil

and the bling from her tiara and earrings.

The tiara worn by Zara belongs to her mother, the Princess Royal, and is called the Meander Tiara. Originally gifted to then-Princess Elizabeth by her mother-in-law the tiara was apparently never worn in public by the Queen and was passed on to her daughter instead. Loving this design!

What did you think of Zara's wedding day look?

What Is She Wearing? Kate Middleton at Zara Phillip's Pre-Wedding Party

William and Kate seen boarding the Britannia for Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall's pre-wedding party. The Duchess of Cambridge was wearing the same green Diane von Furstenberg dress that Kate wore in L.A. (she's wearing different shoes today).

The dress is pretty, but I was kind of looking forward to a new piece. I guess this is one way not to overshadow the bride-to-be.

What do you think about Kate's green dress?

Too soon to re-wear?

Pretty Little Liars 'Surface Tension' Fashion Recap

Spencer Wears a Plaid Jacket (the "Knitted Dove") and
Sweater from ModCloth, Skirt by J. Crew

I apologize for being MIA lately, just with the move and summer and all, life has been a pretty much non-stop whirlwind. A good one, but...you know how it goes. I do miss you guys and I'm looking forward to getting caught up on all your blogs very soon! As for Pretty Little Liars, I'm not even going to pretend I know what's going on. What was with Spencer's dad? And Mike? And Jenna with the cop? I do like that the parents seem to be catching on a bit.

The black dress Aria wore to the dinner party--the one with

the interesting twisted V-neckline--is the Bailey 44 Veronica,

available at Zappos for $165.00.

Aria's black platform heels with lace and bow are

the Chinese Laundry Hotline Peep-Toe Pumps ($69)

Emily's grey tank is the Title Unknown Navajo Racerback Tank,

which she wore with a Gap denim jacket, BDG jeans and Converse.

The pink lace tank is by Truly Madly Deeply.

Hanna's floaty chiffon top is by Clover Canyon ($132).

Hanna's jeans are also BDG and shoes are by Chinese Laundry.

Spencer's red and navy striped dress is the

Knit Striped Crew Neck Sweater Dress

from American Apparel ($65).

Hanna's dotted floral silk blazer is by Line + Dot.

 What did you think of the episode?