Welcome Back White!

     T-minus ten days to Memorial Day, which means summer fun, BBQ's, AND the fashion ban on white will be lifted!  So, help us welcome back white!... 

From left to right: Shakuhachi Collared Party Dress {$290}, Revolve Into the Flame Dress {$170}, Alice + Olivia Dres {$596}

From left to right: White Converse {$55.00}, Farah Shorts {$190.00}, See how Damsel in Dior styles her whites...we love everything she does!, Rachel Flare Jeans {$150}, Pencey Block Blouse {$180}, Blank Denim Spray on Jeans {$88.00}

From left to right: (top row) Stella & Dot Juniper Statement necklace {$118.00}, Emporio Armani Platform Sandals, Splendid Canvas Sneaker {$31.20}, Rebecca Minkoff Bettina Two Tone Flat Sandals {$115.50}, (bottom row) Tory Burch Beacher Striped Espadrilles {$163.00}, Fringed Quills Necklace {$42.00}, J Crew Leather Colorblock Pouch {$49.50}

We hope this helps you whiten and brighten your summer wardrobe!  Now bring on the BBQ! 

LLLove,

Jen & Jess

Birthday Express Party Inspiration

     Recently Birthday Express launched a Party Ideas site full of decor inspiration, easy to make menu options, DIY's, games and activities, favors, and tips to host a lovely and memorable celebration without breaking the bank!  We wanted to share their Paris Damask and Sock Monkey themes with you, enjoy!

     Find out how they made the DIY chandelier above, here! And they even put together a how-to for the candy tulip centerpiece here.

     For one of the activities during the party, Birthday Express put together this adorable cookie decorating station.  Download the FREE PRINTABLE "Le Petit Chef" sign, here!

     The other activity suggested was this adorable dress up station and runway photo shoot they dubbed "Les Paprazzi."

     To see more fabulous ideas, visit Paris Damask party ideas!  View the entire line of Paris Damask products by clicking here.

     For their Sock Monkey celebration they let little guests know where to sit with fun and festive balloon place cards!  

    Download this FREE PRINTABLE welcome sign here! 

     Find the tutorial for their Sock Monkey Party Popper here, and their Tissue Fringe Party Cup here!

     To see more Kids Birthday Party inspiration, click here!  And through the month of May, use this discount code for 15% off Birthday Express products: MOM15OFF.

LLLove,

Jen & Jess

DIY: Beach Bag

     With Memorial Day around the corner, and beach days already upon us, I thought I'd make my own beach bag to add a little more personalization to my fun in the sun! 

*I found everything at Michaels of course!  They should just build me a cot in the back of that store.

* I laid the inside of my heart stencil down, so that I could see where I wanted it before I picked the thickness of my bottom stripe. 

* I used one piece of paint tape as my guide in between the lines, to make sure each line was the same hight. 

*If you are mixing colors: let your base be the lightest color and add small amounts of the darker color until you get your desired shade.

Step 7...go to the beach and have fun!!

LLLove,

Jen

The Winner's Circle

     The Kentucky Derby was this week, and more than just the horses were on display.  Welcome to our Winner's Circle for "Best in {fashion} Show".

     Hats can be a tricky thing sometimes.  Here are some "Derby Dos" to help you look sharp in your chapeau...

Ever Do, has a don't, so here a few things to try to avoid...

Model Coco Rocha.  Her hair balances the flow of her fascinator.  She wears the hat, and not it her.  The dress and makeup compliment her hat choice, but do not compete or distract.  It is a simple, classy, and subtle palette that she wears beautifully.  Best in show! 

Now it's off to the races!

LLLove,

Jen

Images via: here, here, here, here, here, here

Mother's Day Inspiration

     This Sunday honor your Mom with a strawberry "Mom-osa" and a family brunch!  We put together some inspiration for you, hope we hope you enjoy!

{images via here, here, here, and here}

     Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there!


LLLove,
Jen & Jess

DIY: Inspired By Kate Spade Keds

     Keds is rebranding, and doing an adorable job of it! Many of you may have seen their colaboration with Kate Spade at Nordstroms or online.  I spotted them at Nordstroms myself, and thought those famous last words, "I can do that." And so, I did! 

image via here

     Luckily I work at a theatre so I asked my friends in the prop department where to find a plastic I could dip shoes in.  They recomented "Plasti-Dip" which is what you use to dip the handle of your tools.  (Thanks Dave and Kristi!)

1. Create your Color "Plasti Dip" I found at Lowes for $21.99.

It comes with 5 colors and you can mix the color you want.  (I was not the best color mixer, and if I did it again, I'd opt to use one of the primary colors as apposed to trying to mix my own.)

2.  I found some "keds" at Payless shoes store for $14.99.

The dip comes clear, and you mix in your color.  I wanted to make a green, so I used blue and yellow, and then added white to bring it to more of a mint color.  (I didn't want to use all of the dip, so I put it in a cleaned out food container that would fit the width of the shoe, but wasn't very deep.)

Follow the instructions on the box.  Dip your shoe in slowly (5 second per inch), until the toe of the shoe hits the bottom of the container.  Then pull it back out just as slowly.  Only dip once and then let them dry for 30 minutes. 

I did two dips total on my shoes.  The more dips, the thicker your plastic layer will be, so it's all up to you. 

You can also dip the ends of your shoe laces for added flare. 

{You can also paint the plastic on if you wanted to make a pattern...OR if you cover the whole shoe they become water proof, so that could be fun.}

Happy Crafting!

LLLove,

Jen

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

     It's time to celebrate our wonderful Mothers! Here are some ideas to help!...

1. Fingerprint Necklace

2. Family Tree

3. DIY Photo Candles

4. Map Pillow

5. Infinity Birth Stone Necklace

6.  Custom Cutting Board

7. "Man of My Dreams" Key Chain

8. Anything from Mark and Graham! Beautiful custom totes, makeup bags, scarves, and glass wear. 

Pamper Mom with a "Girls Night In Kit" complete with hair mask, facial mask, and beauty tea...

...plus! 10% of the sales are donated to the amazing organization Two Wings, when you enter the code: ILOVEMOM at check out.  

Now go spoil those amazing Mothers of yours! 

LLLove,

Jen & Jess

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Inspiration

     We thought we would put together some fabulous and festive Cinco de Mayo inspiration for you! Enjoy!

DIY Pinata Ice Cream Cone

DIY Pinata Place Cards

Fringed Fiesta Utensil Pockets

Tequila Sunrise Margarita

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

LLLove,

Jen & Jess