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13 Mar
2012
Posted in: A Jubilee Event, Creative Photoshoots, Weddings
By Candice    2 Comments

Nautical Preppy Wedding Photoshoot in Essex, Connecticut for The Connecticut Bride

 

This past fall we had the fun opportunity to co-create and design a fun, summer editorial shoot for The Connecticut Bride Magazine. Having just come off our fashion obsession of nautical glam, we worked with our creative counterparts to design this fun, preppy, and dressed up version of nautical on the Connecticut shoreline! We worked in your traditional seaside color story– blues, reds and yellows– with a bit of sparkle, lots of stripes and a little kate spade. What I’m also excited about is half my summer accessories got incorporated into this gorgeousness! A huge thank you to our talented team who made the day so fun: Carla Ten Eyck, Beth Chapman, Datura: A Modern Garden, Dana Bartone & Company, A Little Imagination Cakes, Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, and a HUGE thank you to our dear friend Rachel Edwards at Dreamscapes Design Group for not being just lovely and wonderful, but such a gracious hostess for the day!! An additional thank you to Alison Fischer of The Plumed Serpent in Westport for also participating in this shoot and lending her gorgeous gowns!

{ Dress: Coren Moore / Striped Top;  Provided by Stylist / Bangles: Kate Spade / Lockets: Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore / Wedges: Kate Spade / Anchor Handbag: Moyna / Location:  The Griswold Inn / Paper Suite: Coral Pheasant }

I just love this first look– colored shoes, colored jewels, those lockets (! which we all immediately purchased on the spot from Aquinnah and all now proudly own, and hope to not wear all at the same time, accidentally), striped puffy sleeved top, sparkly anchor bag…. love it all! The paper suite that Nichole from Coral Pheasant put together was spectacular. Sign. Me. Up. It was so well executed with so many fun little surprises– which I feel like is her signature.

{ Gown:  Rivini available at The Plumed Serpent / Maids Dress:  Ivy and Aster available at The White Dress by the shore / Yellow Shoes: Kate Spade /  Yellow Sweater:  J. Crew / Jewelry:  Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore /  Location:  The Griswold Inn / Basket Bouquet & Floral Headband: Datura: A Modern Garden / Paper Pennant Banner: Coral Pheasant }

{ First Gown: Anne Barge available at The White Dress by the shore / Second Gown:  Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Hat:  Bijou Van Ness /  Anchor Handbag:  Moyna / Bangles: Kate Spade / Rope Headband: Etsy / Jewelry:  Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore }

{ Gown:  Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Bangles & Red Wedges: Kate Spade / Rope Headband: Etsy / Gorgeous Rope Bouquet: Datura: A Modern Garden / Nautical Invitation Suite: Coral Pheasant }

{ Top Picture Gown and Short White Dress: Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Red & Gold Bangles, Gold Bow Ring, and Sparkly Bow Heels: Kate Spade / Rope Headband: Etsy / Gorgeous Rope Bouquet & Basket Bouquet: Datura: A Modern Garden / Red and White Bridesmaid Look: Coren Moore / Bridesmaid Jewelry & Second Look Jewelry: Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore }

{ First Gown:  Oscar de la Renta available at The Plumed Serpent / Hat: J.Crew / Second Gown: Elizabeth Filmore available at The Plumed Serpent / Yellow Shoes: Kate Spade }

{ Gown: Ivy and Aster available at The White Dress by the shore /Red Wedges & Large Cocktail Ring: Kate Spade / Locket Bracelet and Necklace:  Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore / Just Married Flags and Nautical Invitation: Coral Pheasant }

{ Top Picture Gown: Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Beautiful Blue Bouquet: Datura: A Modern Garden / Bridesmaid Dress: Ivy & Aster / Pennant Flag Banner: Coral Pheasant / Gorgeous Nautical Glam Cake with Rope Accents and Yellow Flowers: A Little Imagination Cakes }

We hope you enjoy! Thank you to The Connecticut Bride for having us be part of their wonderful and inspiring Spring / Summer 2012 Issue!

Credit Reel

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Fashion and Styling: Beth Chapman
Art Direction: Candice Coppola
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Beauty: Dana Bartone
Paper Design: Coral Pheasant
Cake: A Little Imagination Cakes
Locations: Dreamscapes Design Group & The Griswold Inn on Main Street in Essex, Connecticut

10 Oct
2011
Posted in: Inspiration Boards
By Candice    1 Comment

What’s Inspiring Me: The Color Red

1. red “bardot” dress from kate spade; 2. model with red lips via wildfox couture; 3. suede red booties from alexander mcqueen; 4. red dress via ulyana sergeenko’s 2011 collection;  5. vintage vogue from wookmark (august 1956); 6. red valentino dress via the sole train; 7. red chanel nail polish; 8. classic red leather handbag from j.crew

This past weekend was glorious! With a well deserved weekend off, I caught up on many important things: sex and the city episodes, online shopping which involved a major chloe purchase, and my netflix wishlist which included Valentino: The Last Emperor. Watching Mr. Valentino prepare for his 45th Anniversary collection and retirement was riveting– and it also reminded me that I’ve been straight up sweatin’ the color red.I’ve managed to purchase a killer red jacket from j.crew (along with a bright red dress and sweet red pumps… opps). I’ve been rockin’ my  favorite red mac lipstick for a while too. What is it about the color red that’s got me switching out the pink from my wardrobe? I think the reason why I love it most is it exudes confidence.

Considering refreshing your hangars with some new, vibrant red pieces. It’s a big color this year at j.crew and kate spade. My favorite way to wear red is to wear it from head to toe. Red dress? Check. Red jacket? Check. Red shoes, lips, belt and bag? Che-ck! Wearing all one color can be really dramatic and bold. I’d die to design an all red event with neutral touches! Someday I might be able to add the ultimate red piece to my collection: a red valentino. A girl can dream, right?

xoxo

 

1 Jul
2011
Posted in: Inspiration Boards
By Candice    No Comments

What’s Inspiring Me: Independence Day!

1. via coco+kelley | 2. via pinterest | 3. via call me a cupcake | 4. via martha stewart living | 5. via tumblr | 6. via kate spade

It’s hard to believe that half of 2011 is already over and summer is in full swing! It’s hard not to be inspired by this upcoming holiday weekend so I created a fun and stylish inspiration board with you in mind. What are your favorite 4th of July traditions? I’m sure you all are attending or hosting a party this weekend– and whether it is an intimate gathering with close friends or your yearly family reunion, enjoy a little patriotic inspiration! xxoo

5 Jun
2011
Posted in: Fashion & Accessories, Inspiration Boards
By Candice    2 Comments

What’s Inspiring Me: Nautical Glam

1. jcrew.com / 2. anthropologie.com / 3. katespade.com / 4. pinterest / 5. john contino / 6. kate armor / ?7. the glitter guide / 8. pinterest

Truth be told, I’ve been hard core rockin’ a blue stripe with sequin and anything sparkley for some time. I love the idea of dressing up something that otherwise would be consider super casual. I’m on a mission to design a nautical glam wedding– with lots of glitter and sparkle! The key to achieving this look is the right balance between casual and dressed up. For daytime, I love the sequin blue and white striped shirt paired with some jeans and glitter ballet flats. For evening, the sequin skirt paired with a blue and white striped shirt is perfect. Dress it up with some understated heals, an over-the-top sequin clutch, and bold red lips. A big “installation” of crystal bracelets going up your forearm would look amazing!

Translate this into a wedding by using blue and white striped linens with glitter and sparkle accent pieces if you want to be on the more casual side. For an evening wedding, go heavy on the glitz by using sequin linens and nautical details in your napkin, paper story, food, and unique decor ideas.

Happy Planning! xo

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