Gorgeous NY Times Wedding

Normally I don't troll the Wedding announcement section of the NY Times (I'm not judging) but I did stumble across this wedding and wanted to share. I usually like a bit more fluff to my wedding dresses but I thought the table setting and these lanterns were so graceful and full of taste. As the daughter of Richard Meier, who is famous for his modern usually all-white design, it's not surprising to see tons of architectural detailing including origami flowers and this awesome tent.

More beautiful pictures here.

photos by Ira Lippke, via NYtimes

OMG Puppy!

This week has gotten a little out of control. On top of which, our Internet has been working only intermittently. I'm exhausted, I'm annoyed, and the only thing I want to do besides watch Project Runway is look at our incoming puppy. Isn't he effing adorable? He's a Boston terrier and we haven't settled on a name yet. We get him in 3 weeks and we are beyond excited.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I'm planning on puppy proofing our apartment, seeing a cool dance show, and yuck, working.

Legs, Legs, and Shearling

I have been loving all the street style "transitional" dressing I've been seeing online lately. Something about tan legs paired with sweaters and boots is really appealing. Almost as appealing as bare ankles and shearling. I think it's the unexpected contrast that makes these looks.
Images 1, 2, & 3 photographed by the Sartorialist, 4 by Vanessa Jackman, 5 by Mr. Newton

Packing For: Safari

I'm sure when you actually go on safari you need all sorts of special flashlights and light weight jackets, but this is what would be on my urban safari packing list.

Packing for: Safari by matrioshkaDC featuring a fedora hat

I'm not sure what everyone else has in their tent, but I would lay down this safari rug from west elm to set the mood.
Safari Rug, 3'x5', Ivory/Platinum | west elm, $249

On the windy open plains, you definitely need a pair of serious sunglasses and a warm hat and coat to shield your eyes from the sun.
Hats Plus Ltd | Stetson Temple Fedora Hat |, $150
Ray-Ban 'Original Aviator' Sunglasses, $139

What kind of camel ride does not require suede shorts and these awesome riding boots?
Suede Pleat Shorts, $135
Riding Boot, $149

For those cool nights, you have to cozy up this cashmere sweater and trench to keep warm.
DI Cashmere Dolman Sleeve Sweater - UNIQLO UK Online fashion store, 100 GBP
Old Navy Womens Wool-Blend Trench Coats, $90

And don't forget your perfume, to keep the mosquitoes away.
Gucci By Gucci Eau de Parfum, $100

Finally, store your valuables (and add a punch of color) with this bright teal bag. And don't forget to accessorize with something a bit subdued (bud definitely gold).
Lucky Brand Stash Cross-Body, $101
By Orion, $101

swoon!

Normally I am all for a more modern looking bedroom but who wouldn't want to fall into this bed?

via SFgirlbythebay

Wednesday = Half Way

This past weekend we went camping at Assateague Island where I got tossed around by some waves. Then on Sunday we went over to crate and barrel to try and figure out what couch we wanted and bought some new chairs for our balcony from Ikea. For dinner PB roasted our first fall chicken.

Next weekend I'm looking forward to going to the Crafty Bastards Fair and celebrating a friend's birthday at a new Italian restaurant.

Horsing it up in BA

As I was flipping through the nice little tourbook that home provided to us, I noticed an entry for a store called eduardo sport that was great for horse and gaucho gear. Given that I am way into the equestrian trend and have always been fascinated by gauchos (they are basically cowboys that wear berets!) I hustled PB and I over there and got this cute little polo stick bracelet and riding satchel. I am so excited to wear the bag with my J.Crew toothpick riding pants and possibly these riding boots. I'm silly, I know!

Eduardo Sport

Charcas 5132, Palermo Hollywood

Look: at this spring collection!

I know, I have been craving fall clothing all summer long and now it's fall and my brain is on spring. But can you blame me? Look at these amazing photos from the Sartorialist of Jonathan Saunders spring show! These looks are so crisp and clean but feminine at the same time. I love the slicked back hair and red lips with the flirty skirts.

photos by the sartorialist

Round Two!

Okay, we are down to 2 couches from Crate and Barrel and I just can't decide. Suddenly I feel like I have to definitely decide what my style is and which couch somehow embodies that style.

In corner one: The Petrie (probably in tan or tranquil). It's got that early 60s retro modern vibe that would fit in with our style It's delicate and feminine but comfortable at the same time. But...

In the second corner, the contender, the Steele: There's something very late 70s/80s about this that I love and I just like that it's different, not so trendy. Very masculine. For some reason I feel like when the mad men craze passes (and I'm not at all advocating that) I'm going to want something a little bit more substantial.

What do you think? Petrie or Steele?

Gone Fishin'

Not really, but I am cutting out early to go camping in Assateague (there are wild horses there!). Have a wonderful weekend!

Via FFFFound