La Di Da.

Hope everyone is having a lovely morning. This evening I will be attending a Masquarade Ball being hosted by the Bridal Bar. Should be nice! I'll be able to report back to you about amazing vendors and ideas!

Photo Courtesy of: *uck Yeah Love!

xoLPSox

Kirstie Kelly SAMPLE SALE!!!!

Hello dear friends,

Check out the Kirstie Kelly SAMPLE SALE on November 28th and 29th!

Amazing dresses and accessories at an amazing discount!

SAVE 50-80%! 

Bridal Gowns starting at $400

Bridesmaids, cocktail, and flowergirl dresses starting at $100

Jewelry starting at $30

Kirstie Kelly Salon

131 South Barrington Place

Suite 100

Los Angeles

Tel: 310-471-5711 

email: erin@kirstiekelly.com

Call for an appointment or just stop by!

Strike a pose.

Times have been tough in this economy, so we've all had to cut back on many "luxuries" and be mindful of our spending. But here's one place where you won't feel bad about spending your hard earned money on gorgeous designer dresses (real designer dresses)!

A friend introduced me to Rent the Runway website and I was floored at the amount of designer dresses that were available to rent (Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Catherine Malandrino, and more)! I've been to quite a few weddings in the past 3 years (15+ & they're still coming) and I have had to recycle many dresses! No more wondering what you're going to wear at that beach wedding or black tie wedding or dinner party. Rent the Runway is the new go to designer closet at a realistic price for many of us.

Attention brides: RTR also has a Bridal Program where your bridesmaids can try on dresses and rent your dress choice in advance and have the dresses in time for your wedding! Your bridesmaids not only look fabulous, but at a great cost! Tres Chic!

Ready. Set. SHOP!

Dresses from top to bottom: Christian Cota, Masterpiece Dress (rental $200/retail $1,795); Cynthia Vincent, Ladylike Beaded Skirt Dress (rental $50/retail $400); Robert Rodriguez Collection, Cap-sleeved Swirl Mini (rental $75/retail $600); Tibi, Floral Halter Maxi (rental $75/retail $588)

xoLPSox

P.S. Make sure you read the rental agreement carefully

I link I LOVE you.

I try to be funny, I really do!

Nothing is more handsome than a man in a nice suit...what's even sweeter are these custom-made Map cuff links made by Sherry Truitt at Sherry Truitt Studios. She uses worn vintage maps. Check out her Etsy shop here.

These would look so cute on that special man in your life especially for a destination wedding or a place that's special between the two of you. {sigh}

xoSPDox

Hello.

Hello! Hello! The weekend is almost here! Lots of exciting wedding related things going on this weekend! I will have to share with you soon enough!

xoSPDox

Photo Courtesy of: FFFFOUND!

Nice evening for Italian Wedding SOUP.

This evening, unlike many evenings (due to long evenings at work) I decided to make an easy dinner. Turned out to be tasty..AND it's only less than 150 calories for a cup & a half! {but of course indulge!!!}


Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb uncooked ground turkey breast 
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp dried bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 8 cups fat-free chicken broth
  
•  2 cups escarole, thinly sliced (I used spinach instead)
• 1/2 cups onion, sweet-variety, thinly sliced 
• 1/3 cup shredded carrots (I didn't use carrots)

• In a medium bowl, combine turkey, egg white, bread crumbs, cheese, oregano and garlic powder; shape into 3/4-inch balls.
  
  
• In a large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, onion, carrot and meatballs. Return soup to boiling and then reduce heat to medium; cook at a slow boil for 15 minutes. Soup is done when meatballs float to the top and escarole is wilted. Yields about 1 1/2 cups of soup and 5 to 6 meatballs per serving. 

xoSPDox

Flowers for sale.

This past weekend I took a sweet trip to the LA Flower District with my friend Nara and it was all a dream. I've lived in LA for almost 4 years and I had not taken any chances to venture out to that part of town.

Nara is getting married next month so we were looking at flower options for her ceremony & reception. Oh the possibilities once we stepped foot into the warehouse of flowers at 8:30am on Saturday morning!

Towards the end of the "horticultural trip" we knew what color scheme we wanted to tackle. We left with different types of flowers to test out in different vases of different sizes.

I absolutely love flowers, but I wouldn't call myself an expert. I give every single florist so much credit for what they do! It's not easy! Plus most of them are up before dawn making a mad dash to the market!

xoSPDox

P.S. Photos weren't allowed in many parts of the warehouse, but I will soon post the different style arrangements we came up with later that evening!

{Coxcombs, Mums, & Dahlias are a few types of flowers that we loved!}

Photo Courtesy of: Kari Herer Photography