WEDDING INSPIRATION: THE LOOK

I have tried on numerous wedding gowns and I haven't been able to envision myself in any of them. From the silhouette to whether it matches my glasses of choice (weird request, I know), it just hasn't been "the one". 

I started to think about my "look". Did I want to feel glamorous? Sexy? Bohemian? No, I just want to feel cool. Then it finally hit me - I really did love Solange's wedding dress. (So much, I even did a post about it, but completely forgot until recently, obvi.) With that dress in mind, the details came pouring in. Rose gold, black, metal, onyx. With my fiancé in black by my side, chic and cool will be done in one fell swoop!

Now it's time to research local Houston designers and make my vision a reality! See my inspirations for my wedding look below.

Loeffler Randall Metallic Lock Clutch ($350.00) - Shopbop, Diane Kordas Rose Gold Black Diamond Bar Necklace ($940.00) - Neiman Marcus, Halston Heritage Asymmetric Flutter Sleeve Gown ($595.00) - Bloomingdale's, Hutton ($95.00) - Warby Parker, Horizon Duality Ring ($200.00) - Bing Bang NYC, Solange Knowles in Kenzo (Us Mazagaine), Jeffrey Campbell 'Burke' Platform Heel ($135.00) - Nasty Gal, Luxe Pave Deco Bar Stud Earrings ($29.00 - On Sale!) - Henri Bendel, Octagon Stone Bracelet ($575.00) - Vita Fede, Livid ($16.00) - LVX.

What will your "wedding look" look like?

Jess

FAVORITO FRIDAY: RTR NYE LOOKS

I have a knack for jumping ahead in the holidays... Halloween - I'm thinking of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving means I have Christmas on my mind, and Christmas means that I better have my NYE outfit picked. While Christmas is a short four days away, my holiday shopping is completed and I've arrived back home in Florida (I will brag as much as I can while I enjoy the 80 degrees), so it's time to plan out how I'm going to ring in the New Year.

There's no denying my love for Rent the Runway (see: here and here) and hatred for repeating outfits, especially for big occasions. Check out some of my favorite dresses for the celebratory night, along perfect accessories, that you can have on your doorstep with just a few clicks!

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Dress ($75)

Halston Heritage Vapor Stingray Clutch ($40)

Kenneth Jay Lane Clear Drop Earrings ($25)

Blumarine Sahara Desert Hot Dress ($175)

Kate Spade Flights of Fancy Evening Bag ($55)

Anton Heunis Ring Cerulean Orchid Ring ($30)

Christian Siriano Can't Be Tamed Dress ($350)

Anton Heunis Crystal Leaf Earrings ($45)

Adrienne Landau Black Marabou Capelet ($60)

What will you be wearing to welcome in 2013?

xx Jill