Category: We Love

We Love: Wedding Makeup & Mixology

“I don’t know what luxury is anymore. A good peach is luxury.”

That’s J Crew CEO Mickey Drexler speaking at WWD’s CEO Summit last week. We took this quote to heart because we totally agree: luxury is incredibly subjective.

What is luxury? Kind of a great dinner party topic, right? Some of us crave the luxury of more time above all. Others work hard to attain luxurious things.

Is beauty a luxury? If so, then that’s the one luxury we don’t want to live without. Refined, simple beauty from expected and unexpected sources is our joy.

If you have the luxury of a little free time this weekend, enjoy this week’s fun links from around the web.

Try this next time you see some gorgeous reflections. Jessica Backhaus’s vibrant photographs of Venetian canals.

Bridal beauty! Perfect bridal makeup for a fresh, natural look.

Simple, elegant, a little beachy. We love this minimalist wedding cake.

For the home mixologist, these interesting  additions take your cocktails to the next level.

Need a winter pick-me-up? Colorful watches by Marc Jacobs. They’re like vitamin C in watch form.

Thinking ahead? Here’s a local Valentine’s Day present for the foodies! Made in Brooklyn by the Sweet Fine Day family.

Pictured above, an undeniably romantic image by the talented artist Lee Jung.

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Jeff Cooper Rings & Unique Wedding Ideas

When we discover an amazing couple like Jay and Courtney, we’re so moved. Courtney created a wedding website to document everything about their wedding online. Everything! We love that they made every aspect of the celebration their own. They had Catholic and Hindu ceremonies to honor the bride and groom’s families, and even involved some professional football. Henna bridal tattoos and pro football. There’s really nothing like it.

Courtney, on her Eden Engagement Ring:
“The ring! Believe it or not, I saw this ring 3 years before (2 years before I even met Jay) in a magazine when my college roommate was planning her wedding. At that time I said it was my dream ring, and I’ve always thought of it when I pictured my “perfect ring.” Jay did not want me involved in picking a ring in any way, and I didn’t even know he had begun shopping. He completely surprised me (and I think himself) when I realized it was the Jeff Cooper ring of my dreams!”

We’re so honored to share in your happiness, Courtney & Jay!

We Love: Downton Abbey Season 3

“I wouldn’t want to be predictable.”

Neither would we, Lady Mary, but you know we had to post about the (fictional) wedding of the year. Check out our slideshow up top. That cathedral length veil was bananas! And we told you sleeves are back! We hear the gorgeous floral-inspired headpiece is made out of 45 carats of diamonds! It looks so incredible on Mary’s dark hair! Okay, enough with the exclamation points. We hope you get a chance to do something unpredictable yourself this weekend. See you Monday!

We’re always jewel-happy, so we love that Pantone’s color of the year is Emerald! 100 Layer Cake made this striking mood board to explore emerald bridesmaid dresses.

We’re jealous! Miss James from Bleubird Blog bakes a cake every Sunday with her family. Doesn’t this bittersweet chocolate mousse cake seem the perfect balance of elegant and homey?

Awe-inspiring. Motoi Yamamoto takes meditative installation art to the next level.

Getting married or newlywed? The honeymoon registry site Traveler’s Joy is giving away $5,000 toward a honeymoon or first anniversary trip to a lucky couple that signs up between January 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013.

And finally, the meaning of life is somewhere in this puddle. Have a wonderful weekend!

We Love: A Good Marriage Proposal

We present to you, the week in web loveliness. Have a beautiful weekend.

Prints to inspire positivity & greatness in 2013.

Awww. Last year’s most memorable marriage proposals.

Want to see something so cool? These laser-cut underwater maps take our breath away.

Want to unleash your inner Martha Stewart? These herbal sachets look amazing-smelling and ridiculously easy.

The couple behind Dinner: A Love Story wrote this epic list of New Year’s resolutions from “drink more gin” to taking up “some hobby that requires patience, sitting still, taking in the moment.”

We mentioned Ann Hamilton’s incredible art exhibit a couple weeks ago, but tomorrow and Sunday are the last two days! So. much. fun.

No? Okay, here are some incredible cabins to dream about.

And something to eat.

Shine on you crazy diamond. We’ll see you next week.

Photo, Long Island Sound by belowtheboat.com.

Map of Long Island Sound

We Love: Castle Wedding Venues

The last Friday of the year! This picture from photographer Pete Souza’s ‘Portrait of a Presidency’ series sums up our feelings pretty perfectly. We’re reflecting on the past, hopeful for the future, and excited about now. Here’s our weekly list of cool ideas and fun diversions. Enjoy!

Wow. So romantic, and it involves our brand!

These wedding photos are so fresh and understated. Not what we expected for a castle wedding!

We love this rosé colored party theme from Design Sponge. Just perfect for a baby or wedding shower.

Also loving Beyonce’s tumblr. So posh and so adorable at the same time.

On Miracles.

If you cook or want to, here’s Bon Appetit’s list of 50 kitchen essentials.

There’s a New Year’s resolution in here somewhere. Crunchy, salty kale chips.

And in here, too. It’s a documentary that explores happiness, perfect to watch on New Year’s Day, and available instantly on Netflix!

Photo by Pete Souza for Time Magazine.

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We Love: Wedding Dress Sleeves

After years of strapless wedding dresses dominating, we’re seeing chic brides in wedding dresses with sleeves. Fresh takes on classic styles are kind of our thing, so of course we’re loving this trend so much.

Molly Sims wore Marchesa’s romantic appliqueéd cascade sleeves for a demure, daytime look.

Nicole Richie and Kate Middleton went for glamorous, Grace Kelly-inspired long sleeves by Marchesa and Alexander McQueen, respectively.

And Anne Hathaway and Ivanka Trump kept the trend young and body conscious with form-fitting short sleeves to show off their arms.

Click through our gallery above to see some of our favorite sleeved wedding dresses.

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Ivanka Trump Photo: Getty Images
Anne Hathaway Photo: Vogue
Molly Sims Photo: Flynet Pictures
Kate Middleton Photo: The Palace / Flynet Pictures
Nicole Richie Photo: celebritybrideguide.com

We Love: Acts of Kindness

The past couple of months, we’re feeling more grateful than ever for family, friends and gratitude itself. Here’s our weekly list of comforts and joys to share.

We’re so inspired by so many good people. Join us in performing 26 acts of kindness.

Citymeals. A truly great local food charity for more than 30 years.

Support this small business in the hard-hit Rockaways and get something amazing to share or give.

Need a breather? Take a moment with these photos from this year’s Tour de France.

Then, cozy up at home with Barefoot Contessa’s classic comfort food...

And check out La Buena Vida. We’re loving Nicole Franzen’s aesthetic, her food and her gorgeous photography.

Feel like making a memory? This would be an unforgettable date or family outing. Read more here.

Photo by Mark Leary.

 

We Love: Wedding Music & Red Dresses

Winters on Long Island remind us of Milton Avery’s late seascapes. Quiet, muted colors with a subtle shimmer, and his trademark simple composition.

According to Mark Rothko, Milton Avery’s artistic repertoire was a lot like ours: his living room, Central Park, his wife Sally, his daughter March, the beaches and mountains where they summered. We totally identify. This winter it’s all about things that are close to our hearts and close to home.

Here’s our weekly snapshot of fun from around the web.

‘Tis the season for red dresses.

‘Tis also the season for reindeer cookies!

Yet another way to be everyone’s favorite guest? These great New York wines have the best labels. Especially the winter-chic 2010 Clones.

If you’re putting together a wedding playlist, check out the 50 greatest hip hop songs of all time.

We’re also loving these fabulous sashes to accessorize a wedding dress.

Here’s another good one for wedding planning. Champagne’s less-expensive, just-as-sparkly cousins.

Of a Kind is so much fun to browse. Every single thing on the site is a crazy cool limited edition.

How cute and funny are these?

Stay warm this weekend! See you Monday.

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We Love: NYC Wedding Photographers

If you’re following our blog, you may have already picked up on this, but we’re obsessed with New York style. Our jewelry’s been designed and crafted here forever, and from the beach to the city to the mountains, New York is our constant inspiration.

As avid followers of wedding photography trends, we’ve seen a lot of urban motifs, but Christian Oth’s New York City is the real deal. He captures the city’s energy, and the sophisticated, timeless personality we know and love.

To check out his NYC slideshow, go here and click “New York.”

Photo by Christian Oth Studio.

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We Love: A Simple Wedding

We love a great wedding, and this one is straight out of our wildest Ralph Lauren dreams. NYC couple Laurie & Brendan decided to keep it simple and romantic, with a heartfelt elopement in the Adirondacks at Lake Placid Lodge. Read their interview with one of our favorite bloggers, Joanna Goddard from A Cup of Jo. The pictures by Jon Zander Photography are crazy good and their love story was even better. Happy Monday!

Photo, by Jon Zander Photography, reblogged from A Cup of Jo.

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