Color Day Themes: Mad Men

AMC's award winning series "Mad Men" has really helped to increase the popularity of vintage style and bring retro inspired fashion to the main stream with collections from Banana Republic, Estee Lauder, and more.  Are you loving the vintage trend too?  Bring on the nostalgia and turn your wedding into a Mad Men themed event.  Grab some pearls, white gloves, skinny ties, a typewriter, and an Old Fashioned or two and get ready to party like it's 1965.

Mad Men Vintage Inspired Wedding

1. Emitations | 2. Beacon Lane | 3. & 6. My Sweet and Saucy | 4. Glamour | 5. Utah Bride | 7. Merci | 

8. Curvy Magazine | 9. Kodiakeskie | 10. Pretty Chicky | 11. Paisley Prints Etc. | 12. Amazon | 

13. JL Designs | 14. Banana Republic Mad Men Collection via Style Blueprint | 

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Skirting into Spring

With warm weather come short skirts. But this Spring, we're starting to see a new trend -- longer, looser skirts that fall below the knee. While bodycon and minis are still in, we're loving this more flowy and carefree option. It's perfect for hot summer days, traveling, and every day use. We fine it a much more practical option as compared to the restrictive body skirts and the bottom heavy maxi styles. Plus it's less dangerous to wear on a windy day (such as today) than the mini flowy skirts. It's like Betty Draper combines forces with Peggy Olsen, minus the heart of coal and the pilgrim style. 

1. Mod Cloth | 2. Asos | 3. Kohl's | 4. Urban Outfitters | 5. Forever 21 | 6. J. Crew

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Eggcellent Easter Style

You don't have to be Christian to enjoy some of the springtime traditions typically associated with Easter. Coloring eggs, for example, is a creative and fun activity that everyone can participate it, regardless of if you celebrate Easter or not.  When we were kids we admit many of our eggs came out an icky kind of brownish color that was the result of failed attempts to use that silly little wire holder that was really good for nothing. Now that we're adults our standards have been raised quite a bit.  Writing our names in wax crayon may have impressed us at one time, but we're in the big leagues now.  Here are some really pretty designs to try out when decorating your eggs this week and be sure to check out the Martha Stewart page for even more great Easter style ideas:

1. Curious and Company | 2. & 3. Martha Stewart | 4. DIY Home Decoration |

  5. Suite 707 | 6. At Home | 7. It's a Jaime Thing | 8. Free Extras |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

If I Had a Million Dollars...

Okay, we're not going to lie, we have Mega Millions fever. Just the thought of winning $500 million has our head swimming with all the stuff we can buy! Obviously, there's so many other things we'd want to do with the money, such as pay off student loans, buy beautiful homes for our families, donate to charity, travel around the world, blah blah blah. But when we're talking purely tangible items, here's out must have list of things-we-want-but-could-never-afford-unless-we-won-the-lottery. Just in case.

1. Chanel Suit | 2. Tiffany Earrings | 3. Christian Louboutin Pumps | 

4. Hermes Birkin Bag | 5. Gucci Dress | 6. Burberry Coat | 

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Fresh Faced Florals

As Meryl Streep's character says in The Devil Wears Prada, "Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking..." And we get it, it's a bit overplayed and cliched, but there's a reason for that! Large floral prints remind us of Kelly Kapowski -- effortlessly beautiful, carefree and casual. If you don't want to look too Laura Ashley, then dress down your look by mixing prints, throwing on a military jacket, or adding a pair of lace up boots. Otherwise tousle your hair, put on a charm bracelet, and in no time Zack Morris and A.C. Slater will be vying for your attention.

1. Mod Cloth | 2. Free People | 3. Asos | 4. Urban Outfitters | 5. Citizens of Humanity

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Katniss Everdeen: Girl on Fire

We can hardly contain our excitement!!!  The Hunger Games is finally here.  And, with it, our final character inspiration.  Katniss goes through an intense transformation in The Hunger Games that leads her to be known as "the girl who was on fire".  Here's our idea of how you can get a similar fiery hot look for your next special occasion.

1. Lattes and Lipstick | 2. Glitter Bug | 3. ohstyle | 4. Symbolic and Chase | 5. Goose's Glitter |

Happy Hunger Games!

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Cute as a Button!

Remember our friend Jen over at Land and Laboratory who created those beautiful button bib necklaces?  Well, she just recently tied the knot over in Australia (Congrats!) and we were able to catch a glimpse at some early photos thanks to Facebook.  Any idea what inspired her wedding decor?  If you guessed buttons, you guessed right!  Her charming button theme idea certainly inspired us and we can't wait to get a look at her professional photos.  But, until then, here are some ideas for your very own buttoned theme event.  Best part - much of this can be DIY, especially if you're like us an save that extra button they give you with basically every shirt you buy:

1. Polka Dot Bride | 2. Inspired By This | 3. MrsGibson | 4. Aroka Weddings | 5. The Sugashack | 

6. Tiny Water Blog | 7. The Knot | 8. PoppySparkles | 9. AndieSpecialtySweets | 

10. Kiss Me Awake | 11. Inspired By This | 12. Groom Sold Seperately | 13.  |Cloth and Patina |

14. Natalie Farrell | 15. Notable Inspiration | 16. BeauButtons |17. Intimate Weddings |

XOXO

Jen & Saira