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Mar y Sol & the little gold dress

Here’s the week’s lovely list of links to help you give back, live well, pick a wine, and travel in style. Have a full and wonderful weekend!

Mar y Sol designs are so amazing, and so is the story, and the mission. Check out their vibrant fair trade bags, hats and pillows. We love beautiful things that make the world better!

We love a good party outfit, and this gold dress and hairstyle are so amazing! We might save this one for the “official” holidays, though.

A fun little flow chart for choosing a wine.

You gotta love fancy sweatshirts.

“Drinks I want to try,” from Bleubird blog.

Nine pumpkin recipes.

Heirloom-quality travel gear that’s meant to last forever and age beautifully. (Great wedding gift!)

And on the other end of the spectrum, 30 bags that look expensive, but aren’t.

Happy reading!

Image via, by Brian Hatton, a New York City wedding photographer.

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Naya Rivera engaged to big sean

“Glee” actress Naya Rivera is engaged to rapper Big Sean. Sources say Sean proposed with a cushion-cut engagement ring on a pave diamond band.

And of course, we have our own version. How much do you love this one?

Well cushion cut and pave is always classic, we can’t wait to see it.

The couple, who met on Twitter, went public this April when they attended the premiere of the film “42” together. Glamorous!

We wish them all the best!

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we love: jewelry blog Adornmentality

Jeff Cooper Sales VP, resident Twitter and Instagram-er, and jewelry industry insider Barbara Palumbo has launched a new jewelry blog, and we love it.

She told JCKOnline she loves “knowing that someone may walk away from reading it with any type of emotion. Emotions are what affect life.” We couldn’t agree more!

If you like glamorous jewelry, dishy pop culture talk and a killer sense of humor, give Adornmentality a read!

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Featured image via Mervis Diamond Importers, an authorized Jeff Cooper retailer.

 

 

think pink for breast cancer awareness & Cycle for Survival

October is here, and it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We’re thinking pink, so here’s our Leah Engagement Ring, sporting a pink sapphire in support of all the brave mothers, daughters and sisters who have battled breast cancer. We are so incredibly proud and in awe of you!

And here’s another cause that’s dear to us, and that we want to promote.

Our own David Cooper is cycling to raise awareness and money for rare cancer, for the third year in a row! Cycle for Survival is a great cause, and since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, we want to recognize his efforts. Go David! Let’s kick rare cancer’s butt. To learn more and donate, go here.

It’s also Bullying Prevention Month, so check out the inspiring #awkwardyearsproject on Twitter.

Didn’t cry yet? Five hundred and eight adolescent girls living in poverty in 14 countries across four continents were asked what they need to have a chance to reach their potential. It’s called The Girl Declaration, and we dare you not to cry.

And here’s one last link to inspire you. This bold 8 year old girl’s activism got sexist books removed from her bookstore.

Be the change you want to see in the world, everybody! And let’s all make a difference this weekend.

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Featured image is our Jeff Cooper Larissa Rose.

 

 

 

Kate Bosworth Wedding Details

Catherine Ann Bosworth-aka Kate Bosworth-married writer/director Michael Joseph Polish in Montana on August 31st.

Martha Stewart Weddings was there assisting as the fashionista bride was married in all the splendor and drama of Big Sky Country.

We love Kate’s sleek modern yet classic style! It’s the perfect companion to our philosophy of Refined Simplicity. On that note, the elegant bride wore two dresses by Oscar de la Renta, and the groom wore Brooks Brothers.

And who doesn’t love to spy some fabulous wedding details? Here’s a slideshow sneak-peak of behind-the-scenes pictures from the event.

Our sincere congratulations goes out to the happy couple!

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Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Engaged

The top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, is finally engaged to his girlfriend, Jelena Ristic!

Novak proposed this weekend in Monte Carlo, where he lives, to his longtime girlfriend Jelena, after an 8 year “courtship.”

“We’re engaged!!! Getting used to introducing Jelena as my fiancé and future wife,” Djokovic posted on Instagram accompanied by a picture of his fiancee kissing him on the cheek. “Couldn’t be happier.”

The high school sweethearts plan to be married next year.

Congratulations to this beautiful couple!

Romantic Proposals & Masala Chai Tea

As St. Francis Xavier said, “Be great in little things.”

And this is what we’re meditating on this week. The love you pour into little moments, small gestures, fine details, it all adds up to who you are and what you stand for.

Let’s make this weekend ridiculously amazing, one little thing at a time!

Like this: this week we heard from Ryan, who wrote, “She said… yes! I just got engaged last week with a beautiful custom ring you all made.” Our featured image is his amazing, heartfelt proposal.

And here’s the ring, nestled in a red, red rose!

So gorgeous, right?

Now, let’s take a moment to make it feel like a fall weekend from heaven.

Who needs a pumpkin spice latte when you can create something spicy and warm to hold and savor: A lovely cup of chai tea!

Want more warm, cozy love? Carrot soup is awesome.

Okay, one more! Vegan carrot cake with coconut whipped cream. Amazing and seasonal.

Are you too tired to go out? Got kids? Don’t give up on romance! Try this adorable “Date Night In.” Then, try this one.

Actually want to go out and feel that crisp air? Here are NY’s food events this fall. Yum.

Getting married? We never get over ombre wedding details. Never, ever. It’s so pretty! The pink is perfect with these rose gold Jeff Cooper designs.

And check this rose gold stunner, a recent custom design for one of our couples!

We love this refined, simple cake topper, too. Cute, but not cutesy.

Congrats to the beautiful Jeff Cooper couple Ryan and Jessica!

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ask jeff cooper: How to get great wedding pictures

We’re avid fans of weddings and great photography, and wedding photography is one of the most important, but mysterious parts of planning a wedding.

We attended a wedding this weekend where the photographer looked down on shooting a still life of the bride’s dress and shoes! So it pays to discuss these things in advance, and to have a list of shots that you have your heart set on.

That said, be open and spontaneous. When you find a photographer you love, trust them to cover all the candid moments that make your day special.

One of our favorite shoots is this series by Sean Taylor Photography, where the couple is clearly playful and comfortable. Trust your gut. If you don’t feel uninhibited when you interview your photographer, you won’t feel that way on the day of the wedding.

A great photographer listens, inspires trust, and is a consummate professional. Spend what you can to hire someone really special!

For more ideas, we like this guide from The Knot, with 85 great wedding photo suggestions.

And this one from Celebrity Bride Guide, ‘How to get great wedding photos.“

Featured photo by: Joel Chapman, a Bath, UK wedding photographer, via Moment Junkie.

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Andy Samberg Marries Joanna Newsom

The hilarious Andy Samberg married indie musician Joanna Newsom this Saturday at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, where Anne Hathaway also got married this year.

After five years together, they held a very private and romantic ceremony on the California coast near Samberg’s hometown of Berkeley California.

Andy and Joanna have been engaged since February.

We wish all the happiness in the world to the adorable and quirky couple!

 

 

We love: Apple cider donuts & fall nail colors

The important thing is to be in love with something. ― Ray Bradbury

Or someone. ― Jeff Cooper

So here we are, with our weekly list of fun links and diversions. We hope you find something that inspires you.

Here’s something amazing. (A GoPRo camera strapped to an eagle.)

Something old. (Guy discovers a Van Gogh in his attic.)

Something new. (A wedding theme we’ve never seen before: Moon & Stars.)

Something cheap and chic. (Nail polish colors for fall.

Something seasonal. (Old fashioned apple cider donuts.)

Something virtuous. (A lemony salad.)

Something unexpected. (Bright eyecolor and a chic bun.)

Something understated. (Beautifully calming greys.)

Something light. (Beautifully calming white interiors.)

Something sparkly.

Something social.

And something real.(Our featured photo, a groom, overcome with emotion.)

We hope your weekend is really something!