Showing posts with label Guest Bloggers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guest Bloggers. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

A Fa La La LaLa Land Christmas


Hi, my name is Leeann and you can find me over at Join the Gossip, but today I am excited to be guest blogging for Kori! That's me below, in the red pants, standing next to Kori. This photo was snapped a few weeks back when we went to the set of Pretty Little Liars. Also with us are the wonderful bloggers, Annemarie of Brunch At Saks, and Kate of Nautical By Nature.

Annemarie, me, Kori, Kate

Now that we're all friends, let's get down to business! Christmas in Lala Land, aka Los Angeles. We may not have snow, or reindeer...or even temperatures that feel like it should be Christmastime, but we have The Grove and Farmer's Market! The Grove is an outdoor mall that was built right next door to the Farmer's Market, which has been around since 1934. So it's a great mixture of old and new and the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit.

Fun fact: remember during the first season of The Hills when Lauren and Heidi went to a winter wonderland to see the fake snow fall? Well, that was at The Grove!



Pretty lights, snowfall every night at 7 and 8pm, dancing water in fountains, Santa's cottage, and festive window displays adorn the walkways. And the tree is nothing short of magnificent! It's 100 feet tall with more than 15,000 lights and 10,000 festive ornaments.

Of course, no shopping center in LA would be complete without some Hollywood magic. This year there's a Happy Feet Two display featuring a lit up igloo to play in and adorable penguins to pose next to. So cute!



No matter how old you are it's pretty hard not to get into the Christmas spirit at The Grove and Farmer's Market! If you live in Southern California, be sure to make the trip this year. And if you're in town for the holidays, be sure to add it to your sightseeing list. It'll be worth it.

Merry Christmas from Leeann at Join the Gossip!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

The Twelve Dates of Christmas!


Hey girls! PinkLouLou here! Thanks Kori for letting me guest blog for ya! 

Keeping up with the Christmasy theme we have going on here, I am gonna give you twelve fun date ideas for this jingly season! There is something about Christmas that is just so darn nostalgic, knowwhatimsayin? makes me want a cute man friend to smooch on real bad ;)

Here is a list of my must have Christmas-time dates. In no particular order, might I ad. 

1. The ice skating and hot chocolate date.

Here in Lexington, KY (woop woop!) we just got our first downtown outdoor skating rink. EEEK! Think Rockefeller center… ish. HA. ;) but seriously, how fun is skating outside in a park with pretty Christmas lights all around? Also, gives you time to have fun together and goof off. One of you is bound to fall, so jut keep that in mind and have fun! Follow it up with some hot chocolate from a street vendor or something. Heck, throw in some dark rum, make that hot chocolate reeallly nice.

2. The Love Actually movie date



Hands down my FAVORITE Christmas movie ever made. Love it. It is the sweetest story, and oh so funny. Grab a bottle of pinot grigio and curl up on the couch with this Christmas classic. Usually I watch this movie by myself (there might be tears), ha, but just maybe this year, I can find a cute sir, and con him into watching it with me. TBD. 

3. The Angel Tree date


Big fan of the angel tree. This is the season of giving, so why don't you and your date go pick a child off the angel tree. Use the money you would have used on dinner, drinks, entertainment blah blah and go pick out presents for a child who might not get any :(. It is so sweet, and will make you SO happy! Plus, you will have fun goofing off in the toy stores, I assure you ;)

4. Christmas Cookie Party Date


Why not double date with another couple and have a christmas cookie party! Add wine of course. You will have fun getting in the spirit of Christmas by making cookies, and spending time with each other. Christmas music is a must, here are some of my favorites. 


5. The check out Christmas lights Date



Go find a big fancy neighborhood and drive around looking at Christmas lights! Your city might also have a public light display. Grab dinner and drinks after at some place cozy.

6. The decorate a tiny real tree date


Now how many of you go cut your own tree? I am no expert here, and I have never done so, but how fun would it be to go cut a baby tree and decorate it. FUN. So go find you a cute little tiny tree and cut it down, strap it on top of your car a la Clark Griswold, and decorate it together! Make sure it isn't illegal or anything, I'd hate for you two to spend Christmas in the slammer. ;)

7. Go to NYC at Christmas.


Now, I'm not sure what your budget is here, maybe you are dating a Jonas brother IONO,  but at some point you HAVE to be in NYC at Christmas time! It is gorgeous, and breathtaking. Go see the Rockettes. Wait in that long line and skate at Rockefeller Center. Wear cute outfits with furry ear muffs and walk hand in hand down the streets. Kiss outside in central park when it is snowing! 

Le sigh.

Love NYC at Christmas. It is magical. 

8. Build a snowman, duh. 


Act like you are twelve. Build a snow man. Heck make it a modern snow man. Maybe you want to dress him up like Lady Gaga, I don't know. Have fun with it. 

9. Go to your church Christmas play. 


It will make you feel all tingly inside. Plus nothing is cuter, or funnier than kids dressed up acting out the birth of Jesus. And if you are lucky you might see a performance like this one, or maybe get to make out behind the curtains? ;) Just thoughts people  

10. Shop the post Christmas sales! 



Umm HI. Date shopping is so fun. Bonus? The word SALE. Make a whole day of it, maybe even go to a different city, do lunch, dinner whatever. It will be fun picking out things together :) 

11.  Go to the humane society and play with the puppies!



The puppies know it's Christmas, they sure do, so go love on the ones that don't have homes this holiday season. They are SO darn cute, and it will just warm your heart! Only downfall here is you will more than likely come home with a four legged friend. 

Just sayin'. 

12. The skiing (or lack thereof) date


People love to ski. I don't get it, but they do. 

I almost died in the mountainous region of Breckenridge a few years ago, and I haven't been on ski's since. True story. I prefer being a lodge bunny and drinking nom nom cocktails in tight pants and furry vests. I am slowly getting brave again, may try the bunny slopes soon, but I ain't makin' any promises ya hear? But a few days shacked up snuggly at a ski resort? Sign.me.UP.



What are some of YOUR favorite Christmas dates?? I would love to hear them! I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas season!!! Get out there and have some special dates with your boyfriend, hubby, that new guy you've been eyeing, whoever, but HAVE FUN!! Make me proud! ;)

Xoxo


Thanks to Allison for filling in and don't forget to get your Fashion Friday posts ready for tomorrow!  

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Finding My Frock--It's Color Blocked!


Hi everyone! It's Sierra from Ocean Dreams blog and I'm thrilled to be guest posting at Kori's blog today. :)

I really can't believe that Christmas will be here in a few weeks. Every year I look forward to so many things, including traditions, staying warm by the fire, spending time with loved ones, and this year in particular, spending time with my love in California.

As well as enjoying lovely traditions and creating new traditions with my boyfriend, I LOVE picking out a favorite holiday dress every single year. Yes, I admit I can never wear the same dress two years in a row on Christmas day. I have too much picking a new dress out.

What about you? Do you love finding the perfect outfit for Christmas day or for a holiday get together or party? This year I have my outfit all picked out. I'm wearing a slimming color blocked dress. For supporting accessories, I'll be wearing my grey tights and a lacy long sleeve top underneath my dress. Of course I'll have to add some glitz with some jewelry too. I can't wait! Here's a picture of my dress, but it's no longer available on the Ruche website. Hopefully they'll restock soon!

If you would like to wear a color block dress for Christmas, there are so many styles to choose from!
Modcloth has a variety of color block dresses on their site, and this dress above is one of my favorites. Check out another adorable dress below from Modcloth.
Express also has color block frocks available.  

So what do you think of the color block trend? I hope some of these dresses give you inspiration on what to wear for a holiday dress...

If you already know exactly what you are going to wear, I'd love to hear all about the outfit that you're going to wear during Christmas time!
Thank you so much Kori for the guest post! Isn't she just fabulous?! xoxo! 


By the way!  Don't forget to enter Kori's giveaway that ends tomorrow!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Wedding Dress Amor

Hi Blonde Episodes readers!!!

My name is Michelle and I'm from The Vintage Apple!



I am so honored that Kori asked me to guest post for her!! I love her to death and so I'm so happy to be here!!!

I'm about to get married (less than 2 months) and I am always looking at pictures of wedding dresses!

Here are some of my favorites!








Source: google.com via Jamie on Pinterest



Vanessa Minnillo in Monique Lhuillier









Source: None via Gene-Clairie on Pinterest


Khloe Kardashian in Vera Wang











Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in Oscar De La Renta









Source: tumblr.com via Megan on Pinterest


Reese Witherspoon in Monique Lhuillier








Ivanka Trump in Vera Wang










Nicole Richie in Marchesa










Katherine Middleton in Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen Designs










Jenna Bush in Oscar De La Renta










Jenna Dewan in Reem Acra










Gwen Stefani in Dior










Jewel in Monique Lhuillier












Megan Fox in Armani Prive













Joanna Garcia in Monique Lhuillier









I already have my wedding dress, but I still love looking at all different kinds of dresses and designers.

There are so many more wedding dresses that I could put on here, but I don't want this post to be considered the longest guest post in blogger history!!!!

Who are some of your favorite wedding dress designers?  

Whose wedding dress did you love the most? Who did I miss that should have made this list?