Bridal Photo Shoot Inspiration | Vintage Vixen

This beautiful, vintage bridal photo shoot in Switzerland was shot by NYC's amazing destination photographers Andrea & Marcus. I love the whimsical style and added details of the shoot.  Don't you love the flowers in her hair? And check out her shoes! What do you think? Are you a vintage vixen?

Details:
Hair Stylist: Hex & Beauty
Floral Designer: Style Decor
Venue: Zurich, Switzerland
Dress Designer: Andie McGuire
xo

Fashion can be fun

The fashion world is an estremely serious business where creative vision, millions of dollars and stricht schedules are mixed together. The model's first rule on the catwalk is  "don't smile".With this ad campain  Lanvin wanted to go over this seriousness that often communicate extreme luxe but rarely fun.
Models are really goofy in the dance, they can walk and stare but maybe no one have ever asked them to dance. Do you like Lanvin Fall Winter 2011-2012 Ad Campaign?Do you find it funny?

Mother of Five vs. Pa. Unemployment Board

There will be a hearing this morning for Amy Volciak, the Media mother-of-five who lost her unemployment earlier this summer over what appears to be a bureaucratic snafu.



I wrote about Amy a couple of weeks ago. (That column can be found here.) Not only was she told by the state that she was being dropped from its unemployment roles, she was also told that she had to pay back the $4,600 in compensation she'd received since December.



Over the last two months she has spent hours on phone and written everyone she can think of to help her rectify the situation. Efforts by State Rep. Tom Killion's office were only slightly productive.



While it had been suggested to her that she take a lawyer with her to the hearing, she couldn't find one on such short notice or who would represent her without getting paid upfront.



Instead, she will have me, a sorry substitute but the price is right. I'll report back how it went this afternoon.



CORRECTION: Alert readers will see that Amy's first name is oddly misspelled in my column. That's how it came in on the original email she sent me (her way of making it distinctive) and, of course, it stuck. My bad.



UPDATE: Filed my column for tomorrow about this. I sat through an hour hearing in front of state unemployment referee Tiffany McMaster. She explained to Amy - in fairly blunt terms - that she was not empowered to overturn any decision by the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, though she also explained that Amy probably wouldn't have to pay back any of the money she was given because the board ruled that she didn't do anything fraudulent to get it.



McMaster, a graduate of Academy Park High School and Manhattanville College in New York, has been a referee in the state system since 2007. She made it clear she didn't want to hear a lot from Amy about her case. Her hands, she indicated, were tied by law. But her explanation of things was pendantic, officious and borderline obnoxious until late in the hearing when she at least voiced a little understating and sympathy to Amy's plight.



"If I were sitting in your shoes I wouldn't like it either," McMaster said.



For her part, Amy was unfailingly polite and grateful for any chance to explain what happened in her case and why she thought it was wrong and unfair. She didn't get much of one. And in the end it was clear there was basically nothing McMaster could do for her.



After the hearing, Amy had to go to her part-time job. She said PECO had sent her a shut-off notice and her payment for her van was overdue.



I called Media employment attorney Ron Surkin and told him about Amy's case. Based on what I told him, he wasn't optimistic about a positive outcome. He said she didn't have a "chance in hell" of getting the board to overturn its decision without being help from a competent attorney. But they cost money and Amy doesn't have any. So there.



UPDATE II: My print column is up.

Tuesday Shoe Day | All About Lace

So this Tuesday Shoe Day is all about lace! Don't you love all these black laced shoes! Which ones are your favorite? I love the Louboutin cut-out booties and the scalloped Jimmy Choos are to die for! So elegant and chic!

Details:

Valentino open toe pumps, $885
Christian louboutin booties, $1,495
Alexander McQueen peep toe platform pumps, $699
Jimmy choo shoes, $995
Giuseppe Zanotti platform pumps, $650
Oscar de la Renta peep toe high heels, $795
xo

A fancy new hat for an old lamp

This lamp lost its head a few years ago,today I wanted to try to give it a new life and place it in a  romantic themed room with a pink palette.

the old lamp without its hat: its body looks just like a stem

I bought a fake flower

I disassemled it

widened the hole at the center

inserted the petals into the disassembled body of the lamp

I cut some leaf shaped pieces of paper

and glued them onto the bottom of the flower

I put the light back on and the lamp refashion is done.

What do you think of the result?

Hurricane Hype

Except for knocking out the power for almost 24 hour at Casa Spencerblog, Hurricane Irene was a bit of a disappointment in the drama department.



There was the obligatory flooding and a few toppled trees but it fell far short of the Storm of the Century that it was promoted as.



I'm not complaining but Mrs. Spencerblog is. When a natural disaster is predicted, she prepares like a Navy Seal. Water, food, patio furniture brought inside and plenty of beer on hand in case friends find themselves homeless and needing a place to stay. (Okay, maybe not like a Navy Seal. More like a Navy Seal's mother.)



She lived through Mount St. Helen's in Washington State and ever since has been preparing for the worst when it comes earth quakes, hurricanes and blizzards. She likes the drama.



To be safe, she slept downstairs Saturday night with the cat and dogs, so as to avoid being crushed by a tree coming through our bedroom window. I risked it upstairs. And lived to tell the tale.

The Freshman

It didn't take a long time to move my daughter into her first college dorm room. Just 18 years. My print column is up.

A NYC Real Wedding | Photo Crush | Angelica Glass

Take a look at this real NYC wedding, shot by the amazing New York photographer Angelica Glass.  She is so talented! I love her unique style and her ability to capture emotion and wedding details. This wedding is absolutely beautiful! I love all the details from the pink flowers to the dessert bar! Yum! I also love that the couple added their venue, New York Public Library, into the wedding decor, like the table cards. Such a neat idea! What do you think? Do you have a photo crush too?

xo

Did You Miss It? | Weekend Recap

Real NYC Engagement Photo Shoot
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Rice Butterflies | Throw Paper Butterflies Instead of Rice
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Thursday Trends | Cutest Wedding Trend Ever | Love Birds
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Enjoy!

A Not So Funny Thing Happened to My Aunt Dottie...

Don't worry, other than a broken collar bone and abrasions on her face, neck, chest, ear and nose, she was fine.

Movie Night? This Looks Like Fun...

By the way, saw the well-reviewed Crazy Stupid Love with Mrs. Spencerblog. She called it Crazy Stupid Movie. She got no argument from me.

How About We Sturlaize 'Em?

State Rep Mike Sturla is worried about badly-behaving gas workers spreading STDs among the "womenfolk" of Northeastern Pa. However, when it comes to the sorry sexual decisions of his own constituents he is less judgmental.



My print column is up.

Let's Hear It for Diversity!

Elmhurst College asks perspective students if they're gay. The right answer can win you a scholarship.

"We're offering an incentive to a group of students who are looking for a home and may not find that in a lot of other places, we consider that a good thing. It's very consistent with our mission," said (Dean of Students) Gary Rold.

Well, if their mission is to make their college a laughing stock, mission accomplished.

Friday Funnies

Not very nice of Michael Ramirez to suggest our president hits from the red tees.

Kristin Wolfson | Modern Wedding Dress Paintings

Kristin Wolfson has been able to combine her love for fashion and creativity with wedding dress masterpieces! In attempts to capture traditional bridal portraits with a modern twist, Kristin creates each piece to be a life size momento of your special day!  What a great keepsake for your home, they are so beautiful!

xo

Casting Call | Ladies here is your chance to be the star

Hello Ladies!
So we have heard that there is a new reality show seeking successful, wealthy engaged couples for high-profile documentary airing on Bravo TV. We're looking for affluent couples in New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego (and all surrounding areas) who are set to wed between September and November 2011. Why can't it be you!? Send your names, phone numbers, date of wedding and a paragraph about why you and your significant other would be right for this documentary series. Contact: newlyweds@vpetalent.com and make sure to tell them Lela sent you ;)

xo

How to fix a broken eyeshadow

 How many times happens to break an eyeshadow? We have to clean everything up and then tens of dollars go into the trash. Just few days ago I have broken an eyeshadow in my favorite shade of green  and I thought: is it possible that it can't it be fixed? It's only pressed powder. So I searched for a tutorial on the internet and  I found the solution!

Siamo lì che ci trucchiamo, un attimo di distrazione ed ecco che l'ombretto cade per terra rompendosi in mille pezzi. Così decine di euro finiscono nel cestino. Proprio l'altro giorno senza volerlo ho rotto un ombretto della sfumatura di verde da me preferita e ho pensato che alla fine è solo polvere pressata, possibile che non si possa riparare?

Così ho cercato la soluzione su internet e credo di averla trovata!

 you only need a few drops of alcohol

avete bisogno solo di qualche goccia di alcol

pour the alcohol into the eyeshadow

versate qualche goccia di alcol nell'ombretto

take a piece of tissue paper and press down over the powder with a flat surface (ideally big as the eyeshadow), really press!

prendete un pezzetto di carta o di stoffa e premete la polvere con una superficie piatta, io ho usato un tappo di bottiglia,premete con forza

 

the powder is now well pressed

ed ecco la polvere  nuovamente pressata

 

I tried again with again with the orange eyeshadow

i'll leave them open for a few days to allow the alcohol to evaporate

lascerò gli ombretti all'aria qualche giorno per permettere all'alcol di evaporare completamente

I'm pretty satisfied with the result, I've turned the eyeshadow upside down and the powder stayed in place.

Here's the full video that teached me this technique:

Il metodo funziona, anche capovolti gli ombretti  mantengono la forma

Qui sotto trovate il video dal quale ho imparato questa tecnica

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CONFERENCIA GRATUITA en CALI: "El DESARROLLO de la CONSCIENCIA y la SALUD HOLÍSTICA"

Estimados Amigos de RedEHS en CALI, COLOMBIA: Si viven o van para Cali los invitamos a que se programen para asistir a la  Conferencia con ENTRADA LIBRE :

"El DESARROLLO DE LA CONSCIENCIA y la SALUD HOLÍSTICA":

·FECHA: Viernes 9 de Septiembre de 2011  ·HORA: 7 P.M.

·LUGAR: Biblioteca Departamental de Cali JORGE GARCÉS BORRERO, Auditorio DIEGO GARCÉS GIRALDO · 3º PISO · Cll 5#24A - 91 · CUPO LIMITADO.

·FACILITADOR:  Terapeuta Gerardo Pailhé Mircovich. 30 años de experiencia en el Desarrollo y Despertar de la Consciencia.

· INFORMACIÓN al Móvil: 313 838 1572   · Tel. Biblioteca: (2) 6200 400

Web: http://www.bibliovalle.gov.co/

· TEMA: la SALUD HOLÍSTICA, continuadora de una tradición milenaria de síntesis de oriente y occidente, nos dice que el ser humano es una unidad de cuerpo, alma y consciencia de sí mismo...y que la enfermedad es el último recurso que tiene la consciencia para darnos cuenta del propósito y sentido de nuestra existencia. La realidad es nuestra verdad, no existen las separaciones, somos responsables de nuestro destino y de nuestras enfermedades.

La enfermedad es producida en el alma por condicionamientos de imágenes mentales no resueltas como miedos, desvalorizaciones, frustraciones, desamor, depresión, negación de la realidad, soledad, etc.; y sólo mediante una cultura holística o totalizadora, donde el desarrollo armónico del cuerpo físico, del cuerpo emocional y mental y del espiritual con autodisciplinas libremente consentidas, pueda enriquecer las experiencias que guarda el alma e integrar con la consciencia los opuestos mentales, para dar así mas luz de ser, de si mismo, sanando al alma y al cuerpo, aquí y ahora en presente. Este estado pneumopsicosomatico, de sanación de adentro hacia afuera se le denomina SALUD CONSCIENTE.

Invitan: Viviana Mazuera "Sanándonos en  el Eterno Presente"

Biblioteca Departamental de Cali

RedEHS Red de Ecología Humana y Social Cooperativa

Los esperamos!.

Thursday Trends | Cutest Wedding Trend Ever | Love Birds

The love birds wedding trend is by far one of the cutests trends yet!  I just love all the different variations of cake toppers.  You can even personalize them to fit you and your groom's characteristics like number 3 and 4. Super cute! This trend can also be found in many other wedding details like table settings, place cards and wedding jewelry. Which one is your favorite?

Details:

1. How Do I Love Thee?

2. Tamryn Kirby

3. Saying "I Do" in New York

4. Tamryn Kirby

5. Red Light Studio via Etsy

6. How Do I Love Thee?

7. Elegantly Iced

8. Morgann Hill Designs

9. Wedding Mountain

10. Meghan Stone Designs via Etsy

11. Jewelry Deli via Etsy

12. Little Things Favors
Enjoy!

Rice Butterflies | Throw Paper Butterflies Instead of Rice

I wanted to share with all of you this new beautiful wedding product, that maintains the tradition of throwing rice...with a twist!  Rice Butterflies are made completely out of rice, using an actual grain of rice with rice paper and rice glue! They are to "fly" to the newlywed couple, bringing them blessings, good fortune and prosperity, without the pain of being hit by the grains. :)

xo

Sequin nails

Fishscale nails by Deez Nails

 Sequin nails by Glammed up

Sequins are going to be a hot trend this winter so why don't glam up our nails with sequins instead of just sparkly glitters? I have to say that these nails found surfing the web really grab the attention.

Garofolo Malkined

Michele Malkin calls out Janeane Garafolo for her patronizing and racist views concerning the presidential candidacy of Herm Cain.

Is there anything more condescending than a porcelain-skinned Hollywood liberal who attempts to show her presumed solidarity with minorities by referring to them as “people of color”?



Yes, there is: Two porcelain-skinned liberals attempting to show their allegiance to “diversity” by attacking “people of color” who happen to disagree with their radical politics.

Read it all.

The Pope and the Billionaire

Richard Epstein explains what the Pope and Warren Buffett have in common. Hint: It has nothing to do with wearing a funny hat.

Animal Cruelty

Only 57 plus million people have watched this. Let's make it 60 million.



H/t Toni

EPA Makes Economy Go "Boom!"

This is my first link to the comments section of a letter to the editor. I was going to say something about Dr. Tsou's wingnuttery but I see I have beaten to the punch.



I will offer this: Dr. Tsou says that new EPA regulations would be a "boom" to the economy. Inadvertantly, he has that right.

Tuesday Shoe Day | Jimmy Choo Wedding Shoe with a Wow Factor!

I absolutely love these Jimmy Choos embellished with Swarovski crystals. They would be sure to WOW everyone on your wedding day! What do you think, aren't they amazing?

Photos via Net-A-Porter

Enjoy!

A NYC Real Engagement Photo Shoot

I wanted to share with all of you this fun and super cute summer NYC engagement photo shoot, shot by Manhattan's Carmen Santorelli Photography.  Don't you just love all the bright colors?

xo

Sidebar slideshow tutorial

Joelyne blogger and fashionista of The Sidney Girl asked me to do a little tutorial about the slideshow you can see at the sidebar showing my diy projects.
This slideshow is a gif image built using an online gif maker.
Let's make a slideshow together, I will guide you step by step.
The tutorial awaits you right after the jump.











        click Picasion.com  this is the page you'll see

here's the result!

(some pics from Prada latest ad campain: hey this is still a blog about fashion)

At this point you'll be able to save the gif image on your desktop and then you'll find all the links you need to embed it on your blog. I hope you'll find this little tutorial helpful!