Happy Friday Lovelies!! Memorial Day Weekend is here! Do you have anything planned? Going anywhere special? Well from New York to LA we have listed some inspiration to intrigue the senses and ignite your adventurous side! Among other things of course, like catching some rays.

Okay, first things first. Great body beach tips here, and the #1 step is drink water, water, water.

Really excited about fresh & healthy ice pops, but the Pomegranate Swirl looks exceptionally good!

Here are 5 easy steps to the perfect beach hair. Gotta love us some Bumble & Bumble.

Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad. DONE. Great for big parties at the beach or park, or just about anywhere.

Here’s another cold treat for this weekend, a Mojito Sundae.

Loving net-a-porter.com’s collection of shades. Great shapes for everyone’s face!

Now for some river rafting adventures! The best of the west! Oh, yah!

If you’re in the New York area and want to do some grilling with your friends, Danny & Eddie’s is the place to go. This laid back bar lets you bring your own meat to cook on their reservation-free grills on the patio and play darts at the same time. Even has free wifi. Sounds like a grand time!

Let’s not forget that Memorial Day is more than getting together with friends and family for river rafting and just hanging out on the beach. We are to honor those lost to us in war, and show our respect to those who are involved in the armed forces. Check your local listings for events to do just this.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Lea-Anne Belter, as I’m sure you know by now, is coming to Lovely NYC for a trunk show and I am only too pleased to style one of her gorgeous gowns! It’s summer time ladies and the sun is shining. Pops of tangy coral orange and luscious purples are a flutter, adding the perfect mix to “Avia’s” whimsy flair.

At Lovely, we love accessories and I’m loving these! The coral necklace, pearl drop earrings, and this really awesome purple and gold mood stone all have that round circular shape and compliment each other. Even the rosette headband to put in your hair keeps the trend going.

Speaking of hair, this just goes to show that an updo is nothing short of gorgeous. Perfect to show off that low back of “Avia.” And with that duchess lace and silk buttons down the back? Swoon!

For the wedding, finding little things to put in your pops of color can really make a difference. Nail color and the grooms and groomsmen ties are easy additions.

Flowers, flowers, flowers! And you can find so many options in these colors too! Check out my pin here to see a huge list of flowers with their name and picture.

I think I’ll just make these. They look too good and too delicious to just post them! Yum!

Don’t forget the tablescapes for your decor. I’m sure your guests will feel very royal sitting at these tables among the deep purple linens. Imagine the centerpieces having those coral flowers from above!

Now, don’t forget, Lea-Anne Belter is coming to Lovely NYC May 31-June 2 and then to Lovely LA August 16-18. Make your appointment here to see this little lady, “Avia.”

Lea-Anne Belter “Avia”/ Pearl Drop Earrings/ Coral Chunky Necklace/ Rosette Tulle Headband/ Mood Stone Ring/ Loose Curled Updo/ Twisted Low Chignon/ Purple Tie/ Orange Nails/ Tangerine & Coral Bouquet/ Violet, Plum, & Purple Roses/ Plum Sorbet/ Watermelon & Cantaloupe Pops/ Purple & Burlap Table Setting/ Orange & Purple Tablescape

Appointments for these designer’s trunk shows go fast and we wouldn’t want you to miss out! Click here to make your appointment!

Black diamond engagement rings have been popping up on more and more of my brides left ring finger and I for one, am delighted to see the non-traditionalism. The uniqueness that a black diamond ring brings is an air of non-conformity and edgy style while still keeping the sophistication and meaning in an engagement ring. To me, the ring says she’s independent, ambitious, and not afraid to march to her own drum.

Here are some black diamond rings to inspire you in silver, gold, and rose gold settings. Talk about unique!

Black & Silver: 1./2./3./4.  Black & Gold: 1./2.  Black & Rose Gold: 1./2./3.

It’s been a long time coming, but Baz Lurhmann’s The Great Gatsby is now in a theatre near you, and jazz age is all the rage! The beloved American novel clearly stands the test of time, as it is the fifth film adaptation since 1926.  We were drooling over the costumes of course- it just does not get any better than a Miuccia Prada, Brooks Brothers and Tiffany’s collaboration.

Lovely currently has a selection of 1920′s style gowns with embellishments from a bygone era. These dresses are glamorous, column shaped, and languid, perfect for the gal who wants to flit easily from guest to guest at her wedding.

Don’t think we’ve forgotten accessories! Try a feather clip, crystal headpiece, capped veil, or a jeweled cuff.  The headpieces and jewelry really complete the flapper era va-va-voom look.

Now grab your man, a bottle of champagne, and get ready to do the Charleston ’till dawn!

Nicole Miller Gowns/ Sarah Janks “Briana”/ Watters “Jeanne”