LOVE this quirky Matchbook typeface introduced to us by a savvy Twitter follower. Isn’t it charming?
Moving right along, did you hear the big news? Matchbook’s New York launch party is being co-hosted by Coach, Rita Konig, Lela Rose, and John Derian (I know, I think I may faint…) and YOU can win a chance to attend with a friend! Simply tweet “Can’t wait for @MatchbookMag launching Jan. 25th!” and you’re entered to win. Bonne chance!
When I spotted these bridesmaid dresses in a wedding on Style Me Pretty I nearly squealed with delight. The one strap of rose buds is so simple yet chic and the pairing of the hot pink heels and gold bracelet makes such a fun statement. Leave it to Lela Rose!
(photography by Kristin Vining)
Yesterday’s disclosure of my secret southern belle dreams got me thinking—just what would it take to channel a “belle” in my life? Here are some ideas I came up with, many of which are based on horribly cheesy stereotypes (but are lovely all the same!). Feel free to laugh and if you’re a real belle, please do give me some pointers! My fiance is actually applying to a few law schools in the south so my mint-julep-filled-dreams just might come true!
1. Buy a house with a big front porch. Relax here on hot summer evenings while listening to country tunes and sipping fresh Mint Juleps.
2. Add some cute, girly attire designed by the darling Lela Rose to my wardrobe.
3. Invest in some grown-up flatware. I read that Francis I by Reed & Barton is a popular choice south of the Mason-Dixon.
4. Plant a Magnolia tree. Swoon.
5. Set the table with a gorgeous floral china like Herend’s Chinese Bouquet pattern. Throw fun, lavish dinner parties. On the menu? Fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits.
6. Buy this sweet, feminine Rosette Ruffle Cardigan by J.Crew (okay, okay, so I’m looking any excuse I can find…).
7. Every girl (north or south) deserves a set of monogrammed napkins by the one and only Leontine Linens.
8. Attend the Kentucky Derby (on my list of life goals…) and wear a fantastic feathered hat like this one.
9. Get more use out of my pearls. Love the classic look of this triple strand set.
10. Be all around cute and adorable a la Reese Witherspoon (born in New Orleans).
Image Links — Juleps, Lela Rose, Reed & Barton, Magnolia Tree, Herend Chinese Bouquet, J.Crew Cardigan, Leontine Linens, Kentucky Derby Hat, Pearls, and Miss Witherspoon.