Friday, March 30, 2012

Summer 2012 Hairstyle Ideas for On-the-Go Girls

Trying new looks can be a tricky thing, yet with the right tips you can surprise everyone with a roll-worthy appearance! This season, get creative and update your style with these quick summer 2012 hairstyles for on-the-go-girls! Simple and easy as saying 'fab 'do!'

Twists, knots, braids, messy ponys, just-rolled-out-of-bed locks, or ravishing accessories, it's your time to steal the spotlight this season trying some of the hottest and easiest summer 2012 hairstyle ideas for on-the-go-girls. Forget complicated styles and opt instead for simple ones. With just a few tricks and tips you can get attention-grabbing 'dos and recreate the looks spotted on the runways. You can keep your tresses loose and obtain a bed-head aspect (Givenchy) or dare the androgynous wet effect (Ohne Titel, Giambattista Valli) for maximum impact!

For an instant change, take a peek at Jill Stuart's side-swept 'do or at ADAM's refined waves! Add some bohemian sexiness and mystery with a tousled look making a deep side parting rolling one section in the back or pull back two pieces for a romantic result. You can also stand out with some rockabilly rolls as seen at Tracy Reese. Achieve the 'do at home gathering a hair section and wrapping it around a chopstick. Next, roll it upward until the entire roll is on the scalp. Secure with bobby pins. Easy as saying 'fab'!







Don't worry! You're not the only one facing a hectic lifestyle and busy schedules! Well, for those days when you just cannot find the time to style your hair, experts always come with smart solutions in order to solve your issues. Season after season, they bring newer versions of timeless 'dos that you can recreate at home with the minimum amount of effort. Such is the case of the already famous braid (Francesco Scognamiglio, ASHISH). Perfect for sunny summer days, a side braid looks so modern and feminine and it only takes two minutes to get it right.

Another 'do that never goes out of style is the high and tight chignon (Sophie Theallet, Stella McCartney). Elegant and chic, the chignon works great for casual looks as well as for special, formal occasions. Pull your hair back into a ponytail smoothing down any flyaways and wrap it into a chignon. For a clean, glamorous finish apply some hold hairspray.

Are you on the hunt for something more spectacular and innovative? Have a nosey at Marc by Marc Jacobs' ponytail-bun hybrid. You can create this apparently complicated 'do by yourself making a pony, folding it upward, securing it with a long barrette before flipping it back down toward the nape of the neck and securing it with a second clip.

Other uber-cool summer 2012 hairstyles for on-the-go-girls are the ones spotted at Missoni and 3.1 Phillip Lim. Still, the 'do that drew all our attention was the looped ponytail seen at Carolina Herrera. Start by making a center parting and pull your hair into a low ponytail. Then, loop the pony underneath the elastic band and leave some face-framing flyaways for a romantic vibe.







What is fun, colorful yet super-chic and bewitching and can change your look in seconds? A stylish hair accessory, of course! Every girl should have some interesting accessories in her wardrobe as these are the easiest and quickest ways to give a mega-boost to your appearance. Whether it's a lovely headband or a cheerful scarf, these are items that allow you to get a variety of creative looks. This season, you can update a simple bun with a precious headband as spotted at Louis Vuitton or add interest to your messy ponytail securing it with a scarf (Emilio Pucci).

Sometimes a scarf can bring that head-turning finish you need in order to make an entrance. Moreover, a scarf not just refreshes your look but it is also a great method to protect you against UV rays. Stay stylish in the sun and try the "woman in the desert" look as seen at Nicholas K. Or, you can go glam using chic hair cover-ups as the ones at Luca Luca. This season, be daring, complete your ensembles with a unique hair accessory and surprise everyone with a notice-me-now appearance.





Source and credit : becomegorgeous.com

{Wedding Design} - Casual Sophistication Wedding Theme

I love how summery our Casual Sophistication table turned out...a bit contemporary, and super fun!

Each of our display vignettes at the Bridal Festival show had the dress that matched the theme (super sleek in this case) and a matching bouquet. 
 

Our centerpiece was in a long mirrored container, with moss, green cymbidium orchids, silver mesh balls, and candles wrapped in leaves.


Polka dot cupcakes greet each guest at their seat....


The bride's cymbidium orchid bouquet.
 

Thursday, March 29, 2012

{Wedding Design}- Modern Museum Wedding

This Inspiration Gallery table was based on the Pantone Color Report of hot colors for the year....royal blue and a bright yellow.  We pictured this for a modern museum wedding reception.  I love the ghost chairs!

For the brides bouquet we created a very simple yellow, calla lily bouquet.  
Adding in colored glassware is a fun touch.
 
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The menu card and sign for our love drops favor in the martini glasses were provided by Laney at Authored Events/Platypus Papers.  Love how it matches our linen exactly!

Mint Julep



There's no denying that Mint is a popular color these days. Everything from skinny jeans to nail polish, mint is making a comeback from it's retro days of the 50's and 60's (how could we forget those mint green refrigerators?) Along with the many other breathtaking pastels sweeping the industry, this color is by far our favorite!

This tone of green can compliment any style of wedding from elegant and traditional to boho and shabby chic. It's refreshing palette is not only wonderful to work with, but appealing in the most creative ways.







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Love,

 
The Emily Weddings Team




Photo Credits: weddingchicks.com
revel-blog.com
nextexitphtography.com via smartbrideblog.com
marthastweartweddings.com
marenkathleenphotography.com
weddingpaperdivas.com

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

{Wedding Design}-All the Glitters is Gold Theme

Here's our glittering, gold themed table from our Inspiration Gallery at the last Bridal Festivals.  I think this was my favorite of all that we did!

The vignette included a replica of the royal wedding gown, a lovely bouquet, and of a fabulous guest table!


I  L-O-V-E this table, we had three different linens, and so many textures, it was my my absolute favorite!

 

We included a lot of gilded leaf details in this table, including on the chair decor.
 

 

 Round menu cards sat on the plate.  Just a bit of glitz and glam in the rhinestone napkin ring.

 
I loved this romantic bride's bouquet.....soft ivory and a hint of blush tones, along with our gold gilded leaves, it was gorgeous!

{Wedding Design} - Rocky Mountain High Wedding

From our recent bridal show inspiration gallery, we did several tables including a Rocky Mountain High Sweetheart Table.  This one we tried to keep very simple.....



The wildflower bouquet...

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

{Wedding Design} - Love In Bloom, Candy Display

Candy and dessert stations are still so popular at wedding receptions, make sure that you're ties in to your wedding theme.   Here's our Love In Bloom candy station display from our recent Bridal Festivals Inspiration Gallery.  Think Monet Garden wedding theme, very romantic!
We did a whole vignette, complete with a gown style that matched the theme, the candy display, and a bouquet.

 
 

Most of the candy stations we do include fabulous cupcakes, we love to display them on picture frames.

There are so many things out there that can be containers for candy stations, get creative!  This a a small garden themed box that we got at Michael's craft store.


We poured a bag of sugar in the jar to keep the rock candy sticks standing. I loved the adorable paper signs and flowers designed by Laney at Platypus Papers/Authored Events.