{tulip}

... no words can explain the way that i love tulips; looking different every day-- from tightly, brightly coloured buds to open & hopelessly optimistic blossoms! always bring a smile to my face & always, always make me feel full of joy ...

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... never ending, ruffling, glowing, softly falling layers of perfectly pastel tulle ...

... dreaming of soft languid light & smitten with the idea of somewhere completely glamorous to wear this gently billowing gown ...

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{heavenly tresses}

Step 1

Use a large-barrel curling iron to create loose curls all around your head, from the ears down.

 

Step 2

Part your hair in the middle, and use your fingers to loosen and separate the curls.

 

Step 3

Starting halfway down the part, begin spritzing your roots with hairspray. Continue to the crown.

 

Step 4

To create height and volume, tease the sprayed hair with a fine-tooth comb.

 

Step 5

Use a brush to gently smooth the teased hair, and gather the sides up into a half ponytail.

 

Step 6

Secure the sides with pins, then use your fingers to gently shape the curls into place.

 

Step 7

End with shine spray.

... so beautiful for cafe lattes on a sunny autumn morning, a delicious lobster bisque during a long lazy sunday lunch, or champagne & creme brules with your favourite person in the world ...

almost the weekend...                                joey xx

{perfectly pink}

... simply smitten with a perfectly pink wedding- blush & palest pink & honeysuckle conjure the most romantic images ...

... wednesday begins with a remarkably early start & a luxuriously quiet few moments to ease into the day, complete with a latte & fresh croissant & time to dream of what today will bring ...

joey xx          

{all images via martha stewart weddings}

{spinning}

... thoughts of baby showers & business ventures; enchanting chiffon dresses & simple chignons; easter & exquisitely ornate ballrooms-- new designs and lattes and shorter days and always so much to do ...

... today responding to emails & much organising to do but first a croissant & cafe latte ...

joey xx                   

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{that glow}

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... that glow, the knowing, that excitement-- nothing more beautiful then an expectant mother ...

the classic chignon

... so effortlessly charming ...

Step 1

Using a round brush, blow-dry hair smooth and straight, focusing on the top sections.

Step 2

Once dry, use a large-barrel curling iron to create waves from the ears down.

Step 3

Build height and volume at the crown by teasing hair gently with a fine-tooth comb.

Step 4

Gather hair into a low ponytail. Twist it along the nape of your neck, pinning as you go.

Step 5

Once you reach your ear, shape the remaining hair into curls, and pin them back over the twist.

Step 6

Spritz strands in place.

Step 7

To add texture, gently curl and scrunch the wispy ends with your fingertips.

{all images courtesy of martha stewart weddings}