The Oscars are always a big source of inspiration for the fashion and wedding industry. Last night’s red carpet saw lots of jewel tones, modest dresses and little jewelry, though I preferred the classic looks. These are some of my favorites.
Mark Ruffalo – I think he is adorable and looked so classically handsome!
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Marisa Tomei – In 1950 couture Charles James dress from Lily et Cie. I love that this is navy instead of black.
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Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves – I think they both look perfection. He is in Dolce & Gabbana and she is wearing Kaufman Franco.
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Hailee Steinfeld – In Marches, I believe this is my absolute favorite of the night! This could be a wedding dress!
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Helen Mirren – I love this color. This could be a beautiful Mother of the Bride dress.
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Robert Downey Jr. – Yes, his top button should have been buttoned, but I love his navy tux and white tie!
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Hilary Swank - In Gucci Premiere. I love this because she looks like such a movie star!
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What red carpet looks do you think will walk down the isle this wedding season?
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Crate & Barrel is once again hosting the Ultimate Wedding Contest where a newly engaged couple can win a $100,000 wedding!
OMG I don’t think I can live without this Marc Jacobs Love necklace/watch! It would make a perfect wedding gift.
Hitched and A. Dominick Events are having a wedding planning giveaway contest
How adorable is this guest book box by Cut the Cake Designs?!
Minted’s 2011 Wedding Collection has arrived and they are offering 3 free invitation samples with code 3FEE through 3/15
Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection is having an Essence of Australia trunk show through Sunday. Call 410-484-4600 to make an appointment.
Project Wedding is giving away $1,000 for the best wedding website.
Delightfully Engaged is giving away a love bike (it’s pretty stinkin’ cute).
It’s Wine Week at Smith & Wollensky March 7-11th. Sample up to 10 wins for $10 with your lunch purchase.
Make the most of this rainy weather. At least it isn’t too cold. 
Have a happy weekend and enjoy these finds from around the web.
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Ruffled has a giveaway from Minted stationary!
Win a fuji INSTAX camera from kiss the groom and help her win a contest at the same time.
Register for Brides on the Bus by Feb. 28 for $10 to see all 5 of Montgomery Counties venues with vendors at each venue.
Check out these beautiful cookies by Skylar Hill Confections. How perfect would they be as favors?
Palomar Arlington – A Kimpton Hotel – is offering couples a complimentary Chocolate Fountain or Pasta Station for their reception if they book by March 31st
On the SITS blog, How To Make Tutus, so cute I can’t stand it!
Parents Reinvented is giving away personalized papergoods from Kiva & Co.
Kenneth Pool is having a trunk show at Carine’s Bridal Atelier through Saturday. Call 202-965-4696 to make an appointment.
I think it is because I simply cannot wait for spring that I am feeling so drawn to yellow and aqua right now. I want to paint all of my walls pale aqua and decorate with bright yellow, it just makes everything so sunny, light and airy!
Yellow + Aqua
Pennant: Not On The High Street/ Felt Bouquets: flickr/ Glasses: At Home in Napa/ Necklace: Real Simple/ Venue: Wedding by Color/ Confetti: The Wedding Co./ Cookies: Kiwi Cakes/ Billy Balls: Studio Elms/ Centerpiece: Must Love Weddings/ White Bouquet: Wedding bee/ Invitation: The Little Things/ Shoes: Kelly Oshiro Events/ Cake: Polka Dot Bride
There is the Governor’s Ball, Elton John’s Black and White Ball, Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Oprah’s After Party, but I don’t have tickets to any of those! I imagine like everyone else, we are all heading to a friend’s house to watch the Oscar’s on Sunday and talk about what everyone is wearing. Will you be hosting a watch party at your home? Formal or casual, here is some inspiration to get you ready!
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via Two Brunettes
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Don’t we all wish we could have someone come into our homes or offices and tell us how to best arrange our furniture or what colors to use in our space? Jessica at JGB Interiors is that person! JGB Interiors specializes in residential design consultations. Jessica has a masters in interior design from the Corcoran College of Art and Design here in DC where she is also an adjunct faculty member. Besides residential design consultations, JGB Interiors also offers interior color consultations, interior re-designs, remote design consultations and hourly consultation. Jessica has an amazing eye for design, she is so talented!
Mini Mood Board by JGB Interiors
Bedroom by JGB Interiors
Jessica tells me “I absolutely LOVE doing color consultations (meaning prescribe paint colors for someone’s home). Typically this is a one-time-service, where I spend about 90 minutes at someone’s home walking through and doing a preliminary palette; then I think about it for a few days and do some more research, make final swatch selections, send them in the mail, and ask them to test a few per room. They make their choices based on the light/shade/preference…(I’ll come back if they’re struggling) and that’s it — they paint! It’s so gratifying and immediate, and incidentally my last 4 or 5 have been mostly engaged couples that have just bought homes.”
Check out Jessica’s blog, Paint It What I Tell You. To schedule a consultation call 202.997.6203 or jessica@jgbinteriors.com
This party is from the summer, but since the blog is new this is my first chance to highlight this super fun, pink daisy birthday party. The party was held in the private room at Food Matters in Alexandria, VA. Much of their food is from local producers and they also provide Food Matters Community Supported Agriculture which offers local herbs, eggs, flowers and produce to the community members. This is a cool place! Tanner’s mom wanted a bright, daisy, fairy feel for her birthday princess. The children left with favor bags of toys and goodies and the adults left with the lovely cookies pots created by Jill Agudelo of Rita’s Kitchen.
Danielle Cover Photography
Danielle Cover Photography
Danielle Cover Photography
Danielle Cover Photography
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Danielle Cover Photography
Venue: Food Matters/ Flowers: A Little Shop of Flowers/ Cookies: Rita’s Kitchen/ Cake and Cupcakes: Simply Sweet Bakery/ Photography: Danielle Cover Photography
In honor of President’s Day I thought we would take a look back at some of the weddings of our First Families.
President Obama via bridesmaid.com
Chelsea Clinton via NY Daily News
Patricia Nixon via Life.com
President Ford via krqe.com
President Kennedy via Life.com
Jenna Bush via News.cn
President Truman via A Large Regular
President Clinton via Picasa
President Eisenhower via krqe.com
President Reagan via krqe.com
Helen Taft via krqe.com
Lynda Bird Johnson via krqe.com
Hope you are all having a lazy Sunday. Enjoy these links about what is going on around the web this weekend.
via The Cupcake Goddess
Style Me Pretty has a Twigs & Honey Giveaway
Ruffled is having a DIY Wedding Favor Contest
Inspired by This is having a contest with prizes from Cupcakes Couture, Custom Programs and Wedding Chicks. They will be having a new contest every Friday!
I love this engagement video!
How amazing and springy does this peach cake look?!
Super cute tutorials over at Sparkle & Hay! Cake decorating, DIY Chalkboards and Printed Candles
In love with LilyPad Weddings new design, The Rockville.
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather if you are in DC and if not, just enjoying your weekend! Here are some giveaways to get your weekend started right!
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UNIQLOVE blog is hosting a giveaway from I Sew Lucky
Postcards and Pretties is giving away free wedding photography from 13:13 photography
Scobey Photograhy is giving away a Black Rapid Strap
NewlyWish has an invitation inspiration contest
The Knotty Bride is giving away handmade accessories from Pixel & Hank
Project Wedding is giving a bride and her friend all of their wedding favors
Brenda’s Wedding Blog is giving away a personalized logo from Who + What Logos
