Friday, July 29, 2011

Fashion Fridays: BHLDN Fall 2011 Preview

My lovelies! T.G.I.F!!! I have been quite absent from the blogging world, but I wanted to give you an update in La-La Linh World.  The past couple of days have been INSANE!  I feel like I've been living a dream...a very wonderful enchanting dream.

The BHLDN event we had on Wednesday evening was a HUGE success!  (Caution: I am about to name drop like no other!)  I met some WONDERFUL ladies and admired others from afar (like Joanna from A Cup of Jo). :) I got a chance to meet the brilliant faces behind blogs I have followed for forever (like Jillian from 100LayerCake...eekkk!!!) and I got to meet some of our sensational designers including Anna Sui, Debra Moreland, and Bettye Muller. Speechless...just speechless!

On top of that, twitter and bloggers have been talking about the unveiling of our collection which is SUPER exciting.  I snapped a few pictures and wanted to share them with you. Hope you guys enjoy!  We are just a couple weeks away from the GRAND OPENING!!!  Be ready to be amazed...

THIS SET WAS BREATHTAKING
THE LOVELY BHLDN TEAM
GLOVES ARE COMING BACK IN FULL FORCE
NICE AND FLUFFY
THAT'S JILLIAN FROM 100LAYERCAKE!!!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

In the Spotlight: Minnie Mortimer Home Tour

My Darlings!!! Happy Tuesday!!!  I TOTALLY missed you guys yesterday.  How was your weekend and what did you do??  Since I had ALL of last week off and wasn't very active with my blogging, I wanted to catch you up on some cool tidbits.

I had an AMAZING fun-filled weekend with LOTS of girl time!  I experienced my first SUPER COOL blogging moment. While out on the town with my girlfriends, I met a super sweet gal and the first words that came out of her mouth were "Oh my gosh! You're La-La Linh! I read your blog everyday! It is such an honor to meet you!" At that very moment, I felt pretty darn cool but so humbled and honored. That made my night! :)

I also had a chance to meet with my new team at BHLDN who are all SO incredibly beautiful, inspiring, and such talented women.  We are SO excited and pumped and I can't even begin to describe the POSITIVE energy that oozes from this team.  It is absolutely wonderful! If you haven't checked out our site, please do! Pure loveliness...

Since I wasn't able to post yesterday, I am doing my weekly home decor post today! I am putting Minnie Mortimer in the spotlight today.  Minnie is a fashion designer from NY but lives in a trendy yet homey Malibu house I adore.  What I love most about the home is how much I can relate to it.  It's not huge or over-the-top; it's just right. Plus, I'm HUGE on libraries right now and this is one of the focal points of the house. 

She loves to collect art which is all over her house. I also love the variation in the pillows. 
Did you notice the ikat?

This room serves as a library AND dining room. 
LOVE the dark walls and color pop on the chair cushions. 
Did you notice the chandelier?

The fabulous and homey sunroom. 

Another view of the sunroom. I could lounge around here all day!

Her daughter's room - I want that teepee!
To see the rest of her home, you can go HERE.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Got Ten Minutes for a New Updo??

 T.G.I.F. my darlings! How's your day going so far? I've been slacking a little with the blogging this week so I wanted to make it up to you!  You're in for a REAL treat with this amazing video I found on YouTube.

If you're anything like me, then you can relate when it comes to managing your hair. It's a love/hate relationship. I love the look of long hair, but it's such a pain to style (especially with this weather)! I am NOTORIOUS for washing my hair and putting it up so I sought out to find some easy and pretty hairstyles and updos that I can do with my hair wet! Yay!!!

I found this ONE video that shows you 
how to fix your wet hair FIVE different ways in TEN minutes or less! 

I have tried 3 of the styles and it really works!  This is such a HUGE lifesaver for me and the BEST part is most of these tutorials incorporate braids into them and you know how HOT that trend is right now.

Enjoy my lovelies and PLEASE let me know if you try any of these looks. 
This girl is seriously amazing.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Top Pick Thursdays: Take a Number

Just took the dogs for a walk and it is SO incredibly hot outside! My goodness!  I took a shower and 20 minutes later I am STILL sweating. Eeekk!  The day is almost over my dolls - are you excited or are you excited??? Ha!

Wouldn't you love to have guests over for dinner and have them "take a number?"  Saw this setup and fell in love with it. I have dibs on numero uno! 

I think these numbered pillows can be so wonderful and tasteful when decorated right.
What's your take on them? Yay or nay?

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My Very First Sponsor!

 Good morning my lovelies! Happy Thursday! I think I am the ONLY person sad to see this week flying by because that means my vacation is coming to a close. Boo.  However, I am SO excited for the weekend to come.  Any plans yet??

Celebrations are in place for today's post so pop open a bottle of bubbly and join me in celebrating getting my very first sponsor! Woot! Woot!  You may remember THIS post I did a few months ago on Pink Ink Paper & Calligraphy and how I raved about Allison's talents!  She is amazing!

For all of you brides-to-be and event planning fanatics, beautiful calligraphy would be the PERFECT added touch to your invitation and stationery goods. I am SO happy and honored to have her with us so please check out her Etsy page AND her blog for fabulous goodies and be sure to use this code (LALA10) to receive 10% off your entire purchase

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Wedding Wednesdays: Claire La Faye Vintage Wedding

Morning lovelies! Happy Hump Day! Sorry I didn't post yesterday. I spent the day cuddling up to my doggies and watched bad soap operas while the rain poured outside.  Seriously - do those people EVER age?  I haven't watched it in years but they ALL still look the same.  All in all, it was a pleasantly relaxing day.

I also spent the day browsing my favorite wedding blogs and came across one that took my breath away.  This one is from Style Me Pretty and the bride's dress is nothing short of AMAZING. The designer, Claire La Faye, is new to the wedding world but is already paving the way for success. The label has a "heavy nostalgia for romance...old Hollywood glamour with a modern day silhouette...luxury with an edge." WOW.  When you see this bride's dress, you will see every bit of this. LOVING the rustic vintage theme, the doilies and lace, the birdcage headpiece from La Boheme, the wonderful lampshade decor, and one of my favorite pieces, her rosary  necklace from Waxing Poetic
 

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Dreamy Daybed Mondays...

Morning dolls! How was your weekend? I was browsing Pinterest this past weekend and came across a BEAUTIFUL daybed I couldn't stop thinking about so it became my inspiration for today's post. I have now added a daybed onto my list of "things I want for our new home" and I would LOVE to place it in our bedroom suite, reading area nook, or my office.

Wouldn't one of these be oh so lovely for a gal to have??

The Lettered Cottage traditional bedroom
{1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5-7 . 8 . 9}

Friday, July 15, 2011

In My Closet....To A Bright Future

My darlings, it has been such a CRAZY busy day!  This is the FIRST chance I am getting to catch my breath.  As you may (or may not) know, today is the last day at my job.  For the past 3 years, I have worked for a WONDERFUL consulting firm where my bosses have grown to be like a second family to me.  I have grown to love them as my own and it was a VERY bitter sweet day for me.  I hate saying goodbye, but I know this won't be the end of our relationship.

God has blessed me with an amazing opportunity to do what I truly LOVE and I knew I'd be silly not to take him up on it. However, I am also SO thankful for the great relationships I have formed along the way and THAT in itself is so PRICELESS.

I can firmly say that I am now chasing my dreams...and THAT brings me happiness...
What are YOUR dreams and passions? What makes YOU happy?

My Fridays are always filled with colorful happy outfits like this one. 
Everything is thrifted and I LOVE all the hot colors and floral printed skirt.
These will be added to the online store. ARE YOU LOVING IT?
Happy Friday my beauties. Make it a great and beautiful weekend
and spread the POSITIVITUDE!
Top and skirt: Thrifted