Luella & June

Black Tie

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Last Saturday, Sally and I had the honor of being guests at Bradley’s wedding.  It was a beyond gorgeous ceremony and an out of this world reception and we feel very lucky that we got to celebrate with her and her new groom!  The occasion called for black tie so we both decided on long dresses that were nice but not too, too formal (didn’t want to look like we were going to prom or a gala) and glammed them up with accessories.  We owe a very special thank you to Elizabeth Showers for loaning us pieces from her stunning collection for the evening (#spoiled #wishwecouldkeep).  Per usual, I went with cool tones (blues and grays) and Sally stuck with the warm colors that always compliment her (pinks, corals, cantaloupe).  I’ve always been the “blue” girl and she the “pink girl – ever since we were little… Even after hours of dancing we still felt comfortable in what we wore – a must in our book – and we’re excited to pull the dresses out again when the opportunity arrises!  We love you B + C – thanks again for letting us be part of your special day!

P.S. We are extremely honored to be featured on Style Me Pretty Living as part of their “Behind the Blog” series!  We hope you’ll hop over there to check out the pictures of our apartment (thank you, Kelsey) and our Q+A!!

Images taken by MEB, Inc. and MBM for A Piece of Toast

On Molly: Tart Infinity Dress // borrowed Elizabeth Showers Earrings // borrowed Elizabeth Showers Ring 1, Ring 2, Ring 3 // borrowed Elizabeth Showers Pearl Bracelet // borrowed Elizabeth Showers Bangle (on sale!) // Ariel Gordon Love Knot Ring // Kayu Jen Straw Clutch c/0 // Zara Leather Sandals (I went down half a size!)

On Sally: BCBG Dress (on sale here!) // borrowed Elizabeth Showers Earrings // borrowed Elizabeth Showers Ring // borrowed Elizabeth Showers Bangles 1, Bangles 2 (on sale!) // Kayu Rachel Straw Clutch c/o // LOFT Strappy Sandals

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Friday, I’m fried

Friday, May 17, 2013

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1. TGIF.  I’m kind of sort of totally taking on more at the j.o.b.  It’s really exciting stuff (truly) but now that it’s the end of the week, my brain needs a break.  Or at least a weekend recharging.

2. Puppies!  Sally and I are moving out the current apartment we share together in August and today we’re starting to look at new potential places to live… The best part about this is that the new place will need to be dog friendly – because as soon as we move I’m getting a puppy!  Not a spotty Dalmatian, but I had to use this picture because it melted my heart.  Can even really talk about how excited I am.

3.  I got these shoes from Zara via their free shipping and when they came in, they were too big (which is really weird?).  I’m going to the store tonight to try on a smaller size and crossing my fingers that they fit… I desperately want a minimalistic strappy shoe in my life!

4. I bought three different Blue Bell ice cream flavors from the grocery store last night (evidence) and it makes me wildly excited to think about digging into each over the weekend.  Just need to get my hands on the red velvet and lemon bliss next.

5. Guess what I’ve been wearing a lot of?  Statement necklaces.  I know… I never thought I’d see the day.  I’m still staying loyal to my love of dainty gold chains but layering sparkly chunky numbers on top of them from Lulu Frost, Cornwall Street, and few others.  Maybe I like it because it seems totally ironic due to my avoidance of them for so long?

6. Wearing tonal tan hues looks nice… when you have a tan.  Which is exactly what Sal and I are getting tonight – spray tans via St. Tropez at Nordstrom.

7. Love these rows of hanging flowers.

8. I’ve been feeling the void of not having an inspiration board for tear sheets… Liking Erin’s idea of using a clip board and leaning it in my room.  Might have to haul out my giant drawing board from fine art classes.

9. Saturday night Sals and I are getting all dressed up for Bradley’s wedding!  Can’t wait to share our dresses, jewels, accessories, and make-up with you after the event… As excited we are about getting glam and seeing our guys in tuxes, nothing compares to the excitement we have for seeing our gorgeous B as a beautiful bride.  Eeeek!

(Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

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Around Here

Sunday, February 17, 2013










Starting Friday, it’s been such a great weekend!  Sweet Bailey outdid herself and sent a box full of Biscuit bedding goodness to me and Sally – both of us are completely obsessed with what she came up with for our respective rooms and can’t wait to share a full blown post soon.  A little bedroom dual since we have the same headboards… Here’s a sneak peek of what’s on my bed.  Kind of killer, if I do say so myself.

Saturday Sally and I got to spend the afternoon at the bridal shower in honor of Bradley.  I can’t believe she (and Miss Mary) will be a bride in ~90 days!  The T Room at Forty Five Ten was festive with the prettiest peonies in all shade of pink and delicious raspberry lemonade champagne… Sally and I voted and decided that the best part of the event (aside from being with great people) was the dessert: vanilla and m&m milkshakes and chocolate chip cookies from Great One Cookies.  I could have had six of them the combination was soon good.

I finally managed to snap a picture of the simple and inspired wrapping that came with my Imogene + Willie package, I spent much of last night and this afternoon eating left-over Valentine’s Day candy (lucky for me, the sister gave up candy for Lent!) and getting things done on my list… My favorite sweet treat from Sally’s loot: the Microchip Cookies by JK Gourmet… Cookie dough surrounds a single chocolate chip to make for a crispy and delish itty bitty morsel.  Even cuter is the little jar they come in.  Thanks to a Valentine’s package from our mom, I’ve been flipping though Kate Spade’s Things We Love book.  It’s all you would imagine and more from 20 years of ksny history :)  Above are just two of my favorite spreads (thus far).

Images taken by MBM for A Piece of Toast®

 

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