Friday, January 20, 2012

Saks Beverly Hills | Bond No. 9 New York Introduced New Fragrance - DNA



While browsing the perfume department at Saks in Beverly Hills, I spotted a perfume bottle that that had so much sparkle.  I had no choice but to stop, inquire and smell. 

The uber-luxe Bond No. 9 New York perfume house has introduced yet another fragrance called DNA. I have a feeling this is a fragrance that all of you gardenia fiends are going to love (minus the strange name choice)!

DNA is a warm and uplifting scent made from tuberose, gardenia, jasmine vetiver and vanilla. It is housed in Bond No. 9's signature bottle with a chic and modern black and white design.   The fragrance was created exclusively for Saks, where it's available in a 3.3 ounce eau de parfum spray for $185, in an incredible 3.3 ounce 2,225 Swarovski crystal studded bottle for $550 and in a 3.3 oz version for guys called DNA For Him ($185). If you happen to love beautiful smelling perfume and bling, please take a whiff and report back!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

10 Creative Wedding Sites

When discussing wedding sites with your fiance', consider the approximate number of guests, activities (dancing, eating--buffet, finger food or sit-down meal?), budget limitations and proximity to your home.  Below are 10 creative wedding sites that you may not have thought about. 
  1. Yacht or Yacht Club
  2. Art Studio or Gallery
  3. Mansion or Historical Landmark Building
  4. Ski Lodge
  5. Theater
  6. Fire Station
  7. Lighthouse
  8. Mountaintop
  9. Botanical Garden
  10. Sports Arena
When considering outdoor-sites, see below.
  • Accessibility
  • Parking space
  • Privacy
  • Facilities
  • Presence of traffic
  • Permits, fees
  • Inclement weather (rent a tent or having alternate site)
  • Noise levels

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

A Bra with Bling

Bras with Bling! Bling my Bra!



Wet seal
     

                                Wet seal (clipped to polyvore.com)
                               

Fun Sparkle Finds

Monday, January 16, 2012

10 Tips On How To Make the Groom Feel Special

With all the excited surrounding the wedding, sometimes the Groom is often forgotten.  Here are 10 tips on how to make your man feel special.
  1. Order a Groom’s cake, but make it really unique to his personality.
  2. Do something special with the “garter” by using his favorite scent.
  3. Have the Groom enter the ceremony site to an instrumental version of his favorite song.
  4. Have the Groom control a couple of aspects of the wedding such as the Photographer and DJ.
  5. Let him give suggestions and incorporate those ideas.
  6. Put together a package for the wedding day morning for him that include his favorite shaving cream, razor, cologne, etc. and have it delivered by the Best Man. 
  7. Send a gift to his hotel room the night before your wedding or to him the morning after his bachelor party.
  8. Let him pick the menu – the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, after all!
  9. Send his parents or his mother flowers and a card thanking them for raising such a wonderful son.
  10. Send him a sweet text before the ceremony

Friday, January 13, 2012

Descanso Gardens | Suzie + Cliff

My lovely clients, Suzie and Cliff were married at the beautiful Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, California. Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays.

When I first spoke with Suzie, I knew there was a connection. Suzie and Cliff hired me several months after my first call with her.  Although during those several months, Suzie would call and ask questions about her wedding.  When they finally booked me, we hit the ground running to make magic happen. 

I really enjoyed working with this lovely couple and am thankful to continue to be apart of their lives. 

Congratulations Suzie and Cliff on your new life as husband and wife.

What's Cliff saying to Suzie?  Any guesses?

The dress made especially for Suzie

Here's that pop of color



This guy is ready for G-Q Magazine, don't you think?



Somewhere over the rainbow


One word: GORGEOUS

Yes! We did this!


Yeah, it's all about ME! Oh, yeah and my new Hubby!


Wedding Coordinator: Beverly Harris Weddings & Events (and awesome assistants: Stacy Trujeque and Winnie Phung)
Caterer: Patina Catering
Photographer: Evoke Photography
Flowers: Sarah's Flowers
Wedding dress: Made especially for the bride
Make-up Artist: Veronica Lane
Officiant: Danny Ta