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Party Perfect Palettes – Part I

Casi — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:51 +0000

Last week I shared with you how to entertain in style, keeping in mind the 2012 entertaining trends. And this week, it is all about being chic & loving parties!

One of the very first things you decide on when planning a party is the colors. Recently, the colors we see in fashion have transferred into the home and served as inspiring color palettes. It’s important to remember that fashion – it’s not just clothes, you want to party in style too right? I am going to show you just how to pull color trends from Spring’s best-in-show hues found at home and in your wardrobe and see how fab they can be incorporated into a party!

Grey

Almost every nail collection we have seen for the Winter of 2012 incorporates grey, which I love by the way. In the fashion world, it is the perfect muted color to add a pop too. Well now, it’s about taking a drab color and making it fab. Pair a great grey with a bright yellow, or tonesd down mustard, purple, or turquoise – a good contrasting pair that creates an ahhh as guest enter the room. Step out of the box and make a simple neutral shine.

Images: Grey Cupcake, Yellow & Grey Table, WH Hostess Invites, Watters Grey & Yellow Dress, Etsy Canvas, You are my Sunshine Print

Less is More

Sometimes you may just need a little dose of glamour in life — white, soft pink and a side of sparkle. Oh, and Audrey too. A classic palette gives you lots of options to fill your tablescape with pretties. It’s classy, chic and just simply elegant.

Images: Whie & Pink , Pink Feathers, Audrey Quote Collage

Stay tuned for more Party Perfect Trends later this week!!

The Party Dress: Fall 2009

Kelly — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:56 +0000

1) Planetary-Print Dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim 2) Tulla Bow Dress by Milly 3) Belted Silk Tie Dress by Robert Rodriguez 4) Hammered Silk Dress by Elizabeth and James 5) Asymmetric Shoulder Dress by Milly 6) Black Sweater Dress by Alice + Olivia 7) Wool Ribbon Ravine Dress by J. Crew 8 ) Plaid Knit Dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim

Trend Alert: Red

Kelly — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:55 +0000

The color red is all the rage this Fall….here are a few ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe or party!

Images: floral centerpiece (avantgarden.com), tulip bouquets and zinnia vase (theknot.com), red dresses (neimanmarcus.com), red table setting (rebeccathuss.com), invitation (weddingpaperdivas.com), red napkin rings (horchow.com)

Trend Alert: Dresses in Ocean Blues

Kelly — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:00:46 +0000

This summer, the colors of the ocean are right on trend! Check out these stunning dresses for your next event:

Off-the shoulder ombre dress by Tadashi (bloomingdales.com), aqua strapless twist bodice dress by Nicole Miller (nordstrom.com), and ombre silk maxi dress by BCBG Max Azria (bloomingdales.com)

Trend Alert: Bold Stripes

Kelly — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:42 +0000

Freshen up your home, wardrobe and parties this summer with BOLD stripes! Done in different variations, and every color under the rainbow – stripes are all over the market this season. I personally love the navy and white combo – it lends it self perfectly to the nautical look for summer!

Images: stripe and polka dot china by kate spade (macys.com), party table setting (via A Passion for Parties), stripe dress (polo.com), napkin (brides.com)

Dresses that will POP!

Kelly — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:30:19 +0000

Pink Fanciful Tunic by Nanette Lepore, Green Strapless Dress by Phoebe Couture, and Silk Island Floral Dress by Shoshanna (bloomingdales.com)

Trend Alert: Grey & Yellow

Kelly — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:39:04 +0000

Yellow – one of my favorites! By pairing it with different colors, it can take on so many different lives.

Pair it with pink, orange, turquoise – it becomes a bit of a fiesta! Placed with black & white – it is bold. Nestled between sky blue and pale green, it is the ideal palette for a baby shower.

This season – I am seeing a ton of yellow and pale grey mixed together. It’s somewhat of an unlikely pairing, but is really attractive! I like it especially in the home. Grey is a great neutral backdrop that gives you the opportunity to change up your pop colors seasonally. This season….I hope you will choose yellow!

Images: pillows (styleathome.com), little girl (ba-reps.com), yellow dress (jcrew.com), place setting (theknot.com), patio set (crateandbarrel.com), gift (carolynroehm.com)

Party Dresses {for Day or Night!}

Kelly — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:54:32 +0000

A few of my new favorite party dresses for day….

and for night….

Images: melon short sleeve dress by Nanette Lapore (bergdorf goodman),

print halter dress by Milly (bergdorf goodman), blue short sleeve tunic dress by DVF (bloomingdales),

yellow one-shoulder dress by BCBG (bloomingdales), paisley dress by Kay Unger (nordstrom),

navy halter dress by Vera Wang Lavendar Label (bergdorf goodman)

Spring Break 2009

Kelly — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:03:42 +0000

Ah…Spring Break….just the sound of it puts a smile on my face!

Everyone needs a little getaway to get over the winter blues and start looking forward to spring!

I hope you find a few days to getaway yourself!

In the meantime, check out some of my Spring Break must-have’s…..

Images: patio, tray, pillows (potterybarn.com), laundry dress (nordstrom.com),

orange ruffle top (trinaturk.com), orange basketweave handbag by Cole Haan (nordstrom.com),

floral cover-up (jcrew.com), surfing kids (coastalliving.com)

Spring Fashion III

Kelly — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:19:30 +0000

Images via J Crew