Posts categorized: the it list

Another thursday, another It List. Meet Rebecca of Urban Flip Flops, one of my very first blog friends! We connected during an online blog course last October but didn’t actually meet until last week – crazy right?! Despite the fact that we had only just met face to face, it felt like we knew already knew each other for ages from our daily gchats (she’s kind of my wedding guru these days) and countless failed attempts to meet up.

We had the best time playing with diamonds at Ring Finger Studio in the design district (Becca is also one half of the popular blog Floridian Weddings so she’s always looking for new vendors down here – hit her up if you have any suggestions!) and eating at the new Michelle Bernstein lunch spot, Crumb on Parchment.  I’m so glad we finally got to meet in person and am thrilled to host her on C&S today!

1| lauren conrad, 2| a. j.crew, kate spade, b. anthropologie, forever21, etsy, c. west elm, target, 3| flowers, 4| islamorada, 5| pinterest

6| caitlin mcgauley,  7| ellie goulding, 8| avocado & tomato crostini and georgetown cupcakes

This week’s it list is a super special one to me.  I went to undergrad with this gal and our friendship has continued to evolve and grow throughout the years.  In fact, she introduced me to my fiancé.  True story!

A couple of years ago, Jack started her own handbag line. Think sumptuous leathers, unique hardware, studs, etc. {They are seriously gorgeous and I plan on dedicating an entire post to them in the near future so stay tuned!} In the process, her blog Wasted Talent was born.  I find the title seriously ironic because her talents could not be put to better use – she truly is a Jack of all trades.  Jack uses her site as an expression of her love for high fashion, glossy editorials, in addition to fun recipes – make sure to visit and enjoy her it list picks!

1| emanuelle alt, 2| a. j.crew, b. jack germain handbags, c. restoration hardware, 4| NYC, 5| scientific illustration tumblr

6| hedi slimane, 7| the beach boys, 8| deviled eggs & liquor soaked berries

I’m so excited to have Camila Pavone of the blog {and interior design biz} Effortless Style filling out the ol’ It List today.  Camila is one of the sweetest, most enthusiastic bloggers out there and she’s got great style to boot! I love how unafraid she is to use bright colors and patterns so liberally in her home and designs {I’m trying people, I’m trying…}  I look forward to meeting this stylish lady next time I’m in NYC {hopefully at Blogfest – hint, hint Camila!} and know that we’ll get along like two peas in a pod!

1| atlantic -pacific, 2| a. nordstrom, b. j.crew, forever21, c. century 21, 3| effortless style blooms,                   4| favorite restaurant in narragansett, 5| twitter

6| him & her abstract art, 7| frank sinatra, 8| levain & korean bbq, 9| fifty shades of grey

Today we’re welcoming Lisa Butler of Elembee, etc. to the It List. Lisa is a graphic designer based out of Louisiana who specializes in logo design, blog design, and all of the other fun stuff that make surfing the web the happy, pretty place we’ve come to know and love.  If you’re looking to do some site sprucing, she might just be your gal!  On her blog, she shares everything from great recipes to snippets of her life – and of course it’s chock full of design.  Check out Lisa’s portfolio here and her lovely blog here. Thanks Lisa! {p.s. let’s help Lisa figure out a favorite flower…}

1| pippa middleton, 2| a. gap & banana republic, b. jess lc, c. west elm & design darling, 4| maui & hot springs 5| todoist

6| ana montiel, 7| the fray,  8| baked chicken flautas & nutella waffle sandwich cookies, 9| the forgotten garden