Red Carpet Debut

Not only will Katie be walking down the aisel in August, but the Mini Fashionista will be walking down the aisle for her first time as a flower girl. Let's think of it as her red carpet debut. This is MAJOR! 

The wedding color palette includes kelly green, navy, white and gold accents. When I saw this dress I knew it would be perfect for the event as the bridesmaid dresses are also green! Unfortunately the dress doesn't come in the Mini Fashionista's size. FAIL! 

Brooks Brothers Oxford Gingham Dress

So we are back to the drawing board. Here are a few of the cute dresses from J Crew that are currently in consideration.

And these shoes....so many cute choices. Too bad they don't make them small enough! Another FAIL! 

Seriously this stuff is fabulous! Speaking of fabulous, have you entered the History + Industry giveaway?

Currently Coveting

If you are like me, you always have a long wish list, hence my Pinterest Board titled as such. I've decided to start a new series titled "Currently Coveting" to share some of the things I am lusting after. Without further adieu....

Lisa Curran Sienna Zig Zag Bikini

Reed Krakoff Atlantique Tote $1590

Lands End Canvas Eyelet T-Shirt $60

J Crew Scoopneck blouse in Colorblock Stripe $135

Cece Colorblock ballet flats $148

And, I am still coveting a number of the necklaces from History + Industry. Especially this Miami Vice. I already bought a cuff but am really in love with this necklace. Unfortunately it is not in my budget at this moment. Too bad my birthday is not until September! Remember to enter CC25 at checkout to receive %25 off!

The giveaway for this amazing History + Industry cuff ends Thursday and the winner will be announced on Friday.  Get your entries in before it's too late. 

Chevron Love

Last week on Kendi Everyday I spotted the most fantastic chevron striped bag. 

image via Kendi Everyday

Kendi credited the bag to Brahmin. Not being familiar with the brand, I had to check it out! The Vivian Chevron Striped bag is $295 and also comes in pink. 

They have this print in a number of styles including a laptop case, tote and clutch. 

Who doesn't love a chevron print? 

And The Designer Is...

For any of you who follow C&C on Facebook you may have seen my outfit post on Saturday night. I had a Junior League event to attend, and it was a great reason to wear something other than spandex! Thanks to my +1 for taking the backyard photo!

The shoes are Ferragamo and are one of my great finds from Consign Design in Sun Valley!

And as you all know, no C&C look is complete without Angela Caputi. Here I am wearing the turquoise and the orange. The gold clutch belonged to my grandmother.

Many of you asked about the dress designer, and MC guessed it right, Tibi...hands down, one of my favorite designers. The prints are bold and beautiful, and the silhouettes are classic and chic. Here are a few of my favorites currently available. 

And don't forget to enter our giveaway for an amazing History + Industry Cuff! 

Irene Wood Giveaway

Thanks to friend and fellow blogger Kate, of Kate Collins Interiors, for introducing us to designer Irene Wood and her amazing jewelry line History + Industry. Both Kate and Irene attended Whitman College like Katie of C&C! Go Fighting Missionaries. 

Back to Irene's jewelry...it is bold, colorful and makes an amazing statement. Katie wore her fantastic necklace during our recent Chicago weekend. 

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from Irene's collection. 

Now for the BIG news for all of our C&C readers, Irene is offering 25% off her jewelry from now until May 31st with the code CC25. AND..... Irene has so kindly offered to do a giveaway of this fantastic one of a kind Carnival cuff bracelet. The beads in this bracelet include painted wood, kukui, resin, glass, jade and are secured by a sliding clasp. I wish I could enter my own giveaway, because this cuff is to die for! 

The winner will be announced on Friday June 1st. Here is how to enter. 

1) Leave a comment 

For the following entries, leave a comment for each action completed

2) Like C&C on Facebook

3) Follow CardiCouture on Twitter

4) Like History + Industry on Facebook

5) Follow Irene's Blog 

You have a total of 5 chances to win! Best of luck and happy shopping! 

BHLDN

When we were in Chicago we visited one of two BHLDN stores that exist (the other is in Houston). If you haven't heard of the store, it's owned by Anthropologie, but specializes in wedding event dresses, accessories, and decor, and it was beautiful. I'll let the pictures do the talking. 

And this is just the decor! There is an amazing selection of dresses for brides and bridesmaids. I was in search of a rehearsal dinner dress and fell in love with this...which they didn't have in my size, and is no longer available online. Sigh.

I also tried on these three but they weren't quite right. The search continues...

If you've got any ideas for me, I'm open to suggestions!