Forgive me, y’all, but.. I’m gonna go there. I mean, there. That’s right… using myself for a Friday Lovely.

I blame a few people. First off, The Wedding Chicks. They’re who started it all. Plus, Amy made this mini tote pretty much on-command when we were mid conversation spurring one another on about this shoot [which was for their product catalog]. Then there’s the beyond-words talented ladies of Joie Lala Photography. They done put me over the top. Because this image is too cute to articulate:

I feel a little bit more “okay” with the idea of using me for a Friday Lovely because of these two heavy hitters and their contributions to the cuteness. But frankly, this picture is my favorite thing since 2009 [which was a pretty great thing]! I looove the Red Stripe beer, I love the colorful straws, love the popcorn, love the candy buttons and of course… LOOOOOVE the “love” tote! These mini totes are so ideal for bridal party gifts, makeup carrying cases, holding your gym shoes and so much more.

I’m totally jazzed that not only is one of my fave blogs, Style Me Pretty, carrying the line of merchandise, but they also featured the gorgeous [and stylish if I don't say so myself] images of the shoot on their blog! SO, thanks to Style Me Pretty for featuring the images and more than that- for selling the *delicious* WC Products! Go snag some, you’ll want to hug them for hours once you get them in person!

And now I shall end the pat-on-my-own-back moment. I can’t promise for sure that it won’t happen again… but hopefully they won’t always come from me! Heck- sometimes we all need a little self encouragement. I’m embracing it much like I’m embracing this Saturday OFF on a long weekend [don't worry, the industry sucks me back for a SmogShoppy Sunday wedding]! Love love a little bit more today!

xoxo,

Are y’all ready for this?? I could not have let out a more delighted squeal when Emily passed these photos over to me, compliments of Max Wanger. Emily and Richard are super playful, super fun, super CUTE and totally ‘get’ it… know what I mean? I can just see in their faces that they get it. They’re tying the knot THIS MONTH at one of my fave venues, the SmogShoppe in Culver City [I mean, is there a week this September where I'm not there??]! I cannot wait for the explosion of turquoise and red and white and quirk that will come from their wedding. Every time Em and I connect, I get excited. Like probably a little too excited for the fact that it’s not my own personal wedding. But, moving on…

You can tell already huh? This is gonna be good. And you’re right. It’s good.

I mean seriously if I could wrap Richard in a bow and place him on my bookshelf I would. That outfit!!

Classic Max:

UGH you guys. I’m trying to widdle down the number of images as I post and I just CANNOT seem to. I’m sorry. Don’t get bored. The best is still yet to come!

ADORE this:

This was their save the date postcard, below. There is possibly nothing better in life than girly, dainty running hands and human airplanes.

Okay. I’m doing it. I’m limiting myself to THREE more photos. But seriously there are oodles more.

What’s that? You’re DYING for one more?? But how am I supposed to go and break the rules that I myself set up mere minutes ago?? Okay, for you lovely readers, because you’re worth it…

I know! It’s my favorite too. Have a splendid day, my friends. Hope these photos take you back to a youthful, joyful place like they did for me- tennis camp in the summers and playground on school days.

xoxo!!

The lovely Jamie and her wonderful beau Steve sat for a session with their wedding photographer,Kristin Rogers, for a cute little scene celebrating their engagement! I think y’all know by now that I, of course, *adore* when real life couples style their shoots and infuse character with personality into their pictures. So, it’s no surprise that I’m drooling for these images.

J+S are tying the knot in October and their reception is at one of my favorite LA hotspots- Union Station! More specifically the Fred Harvey Room there. Which, I adore. I worked there a few months back and the event was so completely stunning that I’m unable to post images of it. And it’s killing me!

This image, above, makes me remember why I love love so much. Just ooey and gooey in all the right ways.

Um, yes, even their stuff is cute. Because it’s theirs. And set up cutely in a field. And stuff.

Seeing these images is fully getting me PUMPED UP for their wedding! Jamie is kinda my D-I-Y doll [super human crafting powers, respect y'all!!], and I know their wedding is gonna be one big personalized bash!

I could honestly post here for hours…. but since I won’t [and I mean that in the nicest of ways seeing as Kristin's blog is totally worth the click to visit], here’s just a couple more:

And there you have it! The Idiot’s Guide to Being Cute Whilst Posing with Vintage Props in a Field. I’m serious. It works, just look at the results!

J+S: can’t wait to see you both again. I’ll need to resist the urge to pinch your cute little cheeks after falling in love with these images! Only ONE MONTH to go!

xoxo,

A.