We all have fond memories when we think back on our wedding day, but have you ever dreamt about doing it all over differently? Looking back, obviously I loved my wedding, but I’m not sure I would have made some of the same choices. This time, I think I would be more dramatic in my selections. I imagine Paris would be a fabulous place to get married. The feel is romantic, but urban - with serious sophistication. The fashions for this destination should be far-reaching, and should beautifully represent the haute couture culture of the city. The accent colors are gilded and gold, lit from within just like the city you’re in. There are no bridesmaids, no reception line, no people you don’t know. This time it’s just family that comfortably lends itself to your union. A party in an elegant city, shopping with the girls, sipping espresso, and hot chocolate that tastes as rich as melted chocolate bars. There are no worries, no tantrums about the day. It’s Paris after all, home of Chanel, a bastion of luxury, and a mecca for the fashionable. Sigh….

items for the City of Lights:

You’ve got another party to go to, and you’ve run out of Summer ideas. Don’t be afraid to pull out your favorite black dress. The way to work a black dress into Summer style is with accessories. Go for a Grecian sun-kissed look. Black will simply glow with brushed gold accents. Pull your hair up with modern edge, and now this dress works from the suburbs to the city. Another way to dress your black dress for Summer is to kick it up with some color. Bring the color of the sea to the dress by popping on some refined turquoise earrings. Mix pieces of white and gold in for a polished look. A creamy white clutch will give it an elegant summer edge. Pull your curled hair back loosely so the pieces fall gracefully from your face. You’ll be relaxed and refined, and people will naturally be drawn to you. It’s not always about buying something new to wear. Sometimes it’s about redefining what you already have.

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