The New Smokey Eye

A lot of people think that a "Smokey Eye" means that you have to wear gray and black eyeshadow.. I am here to tell you.. That is NOT the case. That is one look, but it could be a combination of many colors. Its a technique more than it is a look. The Smokey Eye looks like this: A lighter color on the lid, and a darker color in the crease with the lightest color below the brow for a highlight. 

This is a correct Black/Gray Smokey eye look-

Other Looks-

Inspiration

I love all of the different looks! What's Your favorite?

Summer Bold Beauty - inspiration board

Oooh lala! My eyes did a DANCE when I beheld this color combination! 

I envy the upcoming bride with spring/summer weddings, because these hues have definitely stepped into style and have told those boring black and white color combinations to move aside! 

Poppy coral, bubble gum pink, mint teal, and fluorescent yellow:

 I think of happy summer love - with a hint of some attitude and bold beauty.

Make way for color, because here she comes!

summer bold beauty

inspiration board

Country Twilight inspiration board

A Carter Baby-Shower for Shawntay

What a beautiful baby-shower this turned out to be! I felt so honored to assist in the planning of this special occasion to celebrate the coming arrival of a new baby girl. 

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Scrumptious cupcakes from Toledo's Cake in a Cup were a picturesque centerpiece at the shower. Butterfly girls escorted and welcomed guests as they entered the party.

Shawntay herself arriving to her baby shower!

Cherry Coconut and Toffee Crunch - melt-in-your-mouth = yum!

Colorful chinese lanterns decked the hall hanging from softly glowing lanterns. 

Made by a guest, these delightful cake pops were literally the BEST cake pops I have ever tried! *****!

Guest enjoyed getting sugar-buzzed on sparkling strawberry lemonade! Who can resist pink?? 

Guests played multiple games and enjoyed engaging in conversations and making new friends!

Butterflies buzzed to bring Shawntay her baby gifts - such adorable little girl clothes! 

The party had not started until Shawntay's brother arrived! Full of animation and excitement! 

What a sweet brother to such a beautiful sister. 

 Shawntay and her oldest daughter.

At the end of the party, Shawntay and her family gathered around for a balloon release - giving baby "butterfly kisses."

One hot Mama!

~*~

Carter Baby Shower

One of my friends is expecting a little girl and I am thrilled to be planning her baby shower for this September! She loved the idea of the Carter Baby Shower theme, but of course I added a few creative tweaks to make it creatively her own. This will be her inspiration board:

A dessert table will be the centerpiece with adorable cake pops, irresistible cupcakes, and other yummy "sugar, spice, and everything nice" treats. Paper butterflies will glitter from the ceiling along with some fun balloons for brilliant backdrops. And... if I can find a vintage velvet chair for my girl, I think this shower would have the complete finishing touch. What an honor to welcome yet another beautiful baby girl into this world. ~