a baby shower and a birthday party

Yesterday, I hosted my best friend of almost 18 years, baby shower. It was special not only because this girl is my sister, but it was also on her 23rd birthday! What a wonderful memory. Here are a few pictures.

Elizabeth and her sisters + her mother (who might as well be a sister!)

Together since we were 5!

us + the mamas

23rd birthday cake = strawberry cake, coconut flakes around the bottom + cream cheese icing

Elizabeth has only been craving grilled cheeses and spinach dip in her pregnancy. For her shower, I thought we should do a panini/grilled cheese bar. Here is some of the desert options. Dark, semi-sweet, and milk chocolate. 

A hit: dark chocolate and parmesan cheese... who would have thought?

So thankful for my friendship with this wonderful lady! It was a special day that I could help celebrate not only her birthday but also the future of her soon-to-be beautiful little girl.

xx,

Caroline

I feel like a neglectful mother! Orange you glad I will be back?

xx,

Caroline

Felicity Jones

it's amazing...

the things you can cook up when you procrastinate!

xo

old > new

no message

Boogie

Now You're Just Somebody That I Used To Know

Gotye and Kimbra performing "Somebody That I used To Know"

Get Your Tights Out

Tights are no longer just for the 3 year-old ballerina heading to dance class or the Sunday church-goer. Tights come in all shapes, forms, and fashions - and they are one of the best accessories for fall. 

simple, classy, black stripe down the back

pretty textured fishnets (not of the tacky kind) on miss Olsen

colors! colors! colors!

accents - here a wonderful kneepad embelishment

art deco

polka dots!

leather panelling 

Add some tights to your wardrobe this fall + winter. So many ways to wear them. 

xx,

Caroline

F A L L ~ T H I N G S

boots

tweed + wellies

vests

champagne

Orange Accents + Dark Wood

So here is my dream...

After living in New York this summer I was absolutely infatuated with the New York Metlife Insurance Building. It is my dream to live in it. And I'm not kidding. Every time I saw it I would say, "Ohhhh!" Probably got obnoxious for some... But not this girl.

I love that it is so classy but still has that little bit of sparkle I need. I want my bedroom to be that top gold  cap! Oh, if it were true!

So beautiful even back when they were building it... 

And it's the best at night.

This would be my den.

(This is not a picture from the actual building, but this is how I would envision our lives together...)

Siiiiigh.... So wonderful

xx,

Caroline 

Highlights from Summer 2011

xx,

Caroline

Not Forgotten!

I have been going non-stop for the past month (sorry for the hiatus!) but I am going to find time to blog in the next few days... 

Moving to New York in 3 days! I. Am. Ecstatic!

xx,

Caroline

Uh oh...

Check out my newest addiction.... 

Here is my very own Tumblr : Heart of a Tiger

xx,

Caroline

Nashville Fashion Week

Last week, I had the opportunity of helping in the press and media department of Nashville Fashion Week. 5 nights, 25 designers (including Christian Siriano), and a special Kelly Cutrone appearance: The week was a massive success. Here are a few of the pictures I have to show for my hometown's inaugural fashion week! 

Sadly, I was only able to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday because of school... The nights I missed:

Night 1: The Pinnacle Building

Designers included: Jamie and the Jones, Akiko, Sylvia Heisel, Kevork Kiledjian, Loretta Jane

Night 2: The Arcade 

Designers included: Melissa Tabor, T. Rains, Gado Gado, Betsey Johnson, Ben Sherman

Night 3: Crystal Fountain Church 

 Designers at this venue included: Olia Zavozina, White Rabbit, Cooper by Courtney Warren, Union of Angels, Christian Siriano.

White Rabbit 

A Christian Siriano piece

Stunning Christian Siriano gown

Siriano Finale Dress

Go Ye... into tall the World... and Preach the Gospel

Day 3 : Kelly Cutrone at The Belcourt 

Kelly Cutrone, PR trailblazer and author of "If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You" spoke to Nashvillians on Friday morning at the Belcourt Theater in Hillsboro Village. An amazing speaker with an amazing life story, Kelly can do no wrong. 

I was told to get Kelly her latte and two waters from Fido - I was terrified that I might have a The Hills-esque blow up if the order were to be incorrect... But thankfully, it was smooth sailing and it was so great to meet and talk with Ms. Cutrone. (A highlight of my week!)

  Day 3: The War Memorial 

It was a beautiful and romantic venue!

Designers that showed their pieces included: Coquette, Norma Clare, Julianna Bass, Katharine Kidd, Gustavo Cadile

Coquette swimwear

Andrew Ripp and his wife performing at the Farmer's Market after party

Day 5: The Pinnacle

Designers included: Aman Stovall, Valentine Valentine, Leona, Robert Graham, Steven OO

The Batman Building from the 22nd floor of the Pinnacle Building

Aman Stovall

Leona

Connie + Cindy, two of the amazing organizers of Nashville Fashion Week! 

Designer, Steven Oo, and myself - Such an angel, love him!

Me, Julia, and Ebony : two of the other interns!

With Julia at the Pinnacle after party the last night! So fun

Until next year's Nash Fash Week... I anxiously await it's arrival!

xx,

Caroline