Macarons & Mimosas

This weekend I decided to host a little blogger gathering for some NYC gals ! It was a great chance for me to meet some of my favorites that I stalk from afar (creepy) and to catch up with some of  my blogger bffs while stuffing our faces!

I honestly had far too many macarons, I am only slightly ashamed (and strangley proud) to say my count hit the double digits. Macarons are such perfect dessert because they aren't too too sweet and are perfectly portioned so you can stuff your face without feeling too guilty.

Happy Birthday, Waffles

Donuts and Bowties and Bulldogs… Oh my!

Today's post is going to be short & sweet, just like my little man. My french bulldog, Sir Waffles Leopold Nelson Fowler the 3rd, Waffles turned two last Tuesday! So in addition to flooding your Instagram feed with my favorite waffles pics on (follow along here) we also celebrated with a bow tie themed park party… Yes, I realize I'm ridiculous, don't judge me. Truthfully, we were partying too hard to cover the whole event, but we're able to snap a few of the highlights.

Shine On

I have a rule to dress by:

when you're ever feeling dull, wear something that sparkles!

I was in no way down when I added sequins to my signature layering, but if I was, a little glitter would have helped to lift my spirits!

Shirt: Banana Republic (40% off right now) // Tee: J.crew (+25% off) (tank version here) // Jeggings: The Limited // Boots: Bacio 61 // Bag: Zara (similar, 50% off!) // Sunnies: Karen Walkers (black) // Jewels: Threads

Have you ever heard of a "Canadian Tuxedo"? apparently it's when you pair a denim jacket with matching jeans (weird... I know). Anyways, I gave the Canadian Tuxedo a Color Me Courtney make over by adding a bold lip, bright bag and a little bit of sparkle! I also stuck to simple jewels and my statement sunnies to complete the look. 

Oh and speaking of sparkle, I was recently choosen to host the first ever My Threads Party by The Shine Project! My friends showed up in sparkle for sips, snaps and a little bit of shopping; and today I'm sharing the highlights!

Blast from Birthday Past

Incase you haven't noticed, it's my birthday week so we're celebrating all week long on the blog!

 today we're taking a look back at one of my favorite birthday celebrations of all time... my mad hatter tea party brought to you as part of my party planning segment: hopeless hostess!

let the games begin!

The hopeless hostess always follows trending topics && events to use for party themes! Since the hunger games movie has just been released on dvd, the hopeless hostess won't be able to help herself. She'll throw a celebratory hunger games dinner sworrie && screaming party, or save her ideas for a premier party for when the sequel debuts next summer.

The hopeless hostess decides to plan a "tribute feast" as depicted towards the end of the first movie, and uses easy e-vites to set the scene for potential attendees! To make e-vites even easier, use this custom invite option I created.

tutu .. twenty two

cue the confetti, it's time for another hopeless hostess celebratory post! && this post is long over-due, for it reflects my twenty second (tutu) ballet birthday breakfast

the hopeless hostess knows no occasion is too small to celebrate, so of course when her special day comes around she starts the day of right... with a tutu inspired ballet birthday breakfast. she also doesn't like to break the bank so she whips up a quick pdf invite, and includes it in an email to her ballerina's to be.

We're all a bit mad here...

"You're entirely bonkers, but let me tell you a secret: all the best people are." 

Today the hopeless hostess takes on a most peculiar tea party, inspired by mad hatter's "un-birthday" tea extravaganza as featured in Alice in Wonderland! 

Cue the Confetti

Cue the confetti...

I'm (re)introducing hopeless hostess: a new segment on my blog!