Monthly Archives: May 2008

This dress from Barney’s is half off and still $329. But so, so pretty and absolutely the perfect thing to wear to weddings this summer. This is the sort of dress that you can wear anywhere. Available in US sizes 6, 8 and 10.

Only 30 hours until the Black and White Ball. I went to hair salon last night. Rob picked up his tux today. I’m so excited! Here’s what I learned this week: I’m happy with my new blue jacket. You can bike Manhattan in 32 miles and 4 hours. I love how comfortable my own bed…

My parents gave me two sets of this Williams-Sonoma Everyday Restaurant Dinnerware for Christmas the year I moved into my first apartment. What a great buy! For $180 you get 12 place settings of indestructible white china. Literally, I haven’t chipped a single piece in 5 years. The classic cup and saucer is my favorite.

It is nice and foggy this morning. I love these cozy, drizzly mornings in the city. They make me think about fall, my favorite season. Looking ahead, I’d love to debut as married woman in San Francisco with this look from the DVF fall collection. Love the skinny belt and bracelet over gloves.

Rob and I are going to the Marin Mountain Play with a bunch of friends on June 7th. This theater group has been putting on outdoor performances on Mt. Tamalpais since 1913. A nice big blanket and a deluxe picnic outdoors sounds perfect! And apparently you can put your gear on the shuttle and choose…

This is a fun and affordable party favor idea: pocket mirrors! For under $20 you can order 10 custom mirrors from the WistfulSupplies Etsy shop. I always find myself needing a mirror, especially since our car doesn’t have one on the passenger side visor. Since you get to design them yourself, the possibilities are endless.…

Are any of you readers maybe in France right now or planning to go this summer? If so, I have a job for you. I want to get some more pieces from my favorite brand, Darjeeling. I know my sizes. I’ll pay well for the task. Anyone up for a little lingerie smuggling? Send me…

When I get stressed about wedding planning, it helps to look at old wedding photos online. Flickr has almost 500 photos in the Vintage Wedding pool. The couples are so cute and I think the simple weddings help to keep things in perspective.

Time to redo the bridal party mock-up with the new bridesmaid dresses. And possibly suits! The rental place where we ordered Rob’s tux for the Ball seems much nicer than most. They rent black suits too, which might be an affordable and easy way to get the men dressed. I was worried about the mix…

Christina Applegate is adorable on Samantha Who. Her white dress, blonde curl, urban style would be perfect for a downtown cocktail reception wedding. I’m using her as inspiration for my own ongoing second-dress hunt.