Two of my favorite people! Tory Burch and Ronda Carman! Read Tory’s interview with Ronda Carman on Tory Burch’s super-haute blog! Ronda is best known for her blog All The Best by Ronda Carman….you will luv luv luv it!
HMS loves stilettos and now that spring has sprung….oh the options!!! Remember stilettos look super-haute with jeans! Here are a few great stiletto shopping destinations:
Net-A-Porter
Victorias Secret
Neiman Marcus
Go Jane
The budget conscious fashionistas will certainly stay tuned to the following sites for great deals on haute stuff!
Você and The Boutique at 124 Clay Avenue has raised the bar! Mickey Binion, owner and master stylist, clearly spared no expense and successfully created an atmosphere of serene opulence! The Boutique offers everything from styling products, unique jewelry and hair accessories to fun purses and much more….always something new and different.
Don’t forget to ask about facials, manicures and pedicures…Angela is amazing! The entire staff….impressive – check it out!
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Join LV Harkness
Wine Tasting at the Red Mile Clubhouse with Maximilian Riedel (11th generation of the glassmaking dynasty).
The wine tasting is on Thursday, April 8th. Seating begins at 6:30pm
Tickets are $60 per person
Gorgeous pendants, charms, rings and much more! Waxing Poetic designs are created from sterling silver and mixed metals. These unique pieces are brilliantly crafted, offering you an heirloom keepsake or a thoughtful gift for that special occasion!
Lulubelles of Louisville – Spring Fling!
This Friday March 19th!
If you aren’t familiar with Lulubelles yet – it is a hautemomma duo, Gretchen Black and Natalie Gerlack, creating stunning pieces from earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets – these handmade adornments are unique and super-haute!
Here are a few HMS Faves!
Sally Foster
www.urbanistelex.com
Photographed by Angela Anderson – www.angela-photo.com
Just as her website states – “Sally Foster is Central Kentucky’s Urbaniste (French for “town planner”, and in this case, your wedding planner extraordinaire).” She brings her penchant for detail along with her love of….Weddings! Her marriage, no pun, of the two are nothing short of a match made in Heaven!
HMS caught up with Sally to find out more about what she loves most about weddings – specific details and much more! Enjoy! and you can keep up with Sally’s fabulous haute wedding articles via HMS as her articles are frequently posted!
Or of course visit - www.urbanistelex.com !
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What type of wedding venue is your favorite – farm, hotel etc. and why?
I am a sucker for a traditional church wedding. For me, it honors the sacredness of the ceremony and the vows exchanged. For a reception venue, I look for versatile functionality. Having a more informal, fluid space for a cocktail hour and options for outdoor and indoor seating is ideal. You end up having lots of settings for the different components of your reception and guests can choose among a variety of spaces while they enjoy the celebration. A great example of this locally is the Hilary J. Boone Center with a distinguished library and bar, a beautiful outdoor courtyard, and a sophisticated dining room with reception lobby.
Hautest destination wedding venue / location
This is a tough one! If you are able to go all out on a destination, I’d recommend Paris, like Eva Longoria and Tony Parker. There is nothing like getting married in the most romantic city on the planet and the sophisticated style of the location just can’t be beat. On a bit of a more realistic note, I would suggest something like the Biltmore in Asheville, NC. First of all, it is a southern destination (which I am always a fan of) which offers outright gorgeous scenery. There are numerous indoor and outdoor facilities to choose from which all have a regal air to them (like this one and this one ). There is much for guests to do and see on the estate grounds and in the area. Secondly, it is close enough that lots of family and friends can still come and join in on the festivities. I like the idea of a small, intimate destination wedding, but having all of your favorite people around you on your wedding day means so much.
Favorite celebrity wedding
Hands down, it has got to be Princess Diana’s wedding. I was six years old and remember waking up early in the morning to watch the coverage of the royal event. I was in awe of all the grandeur and pomp and circumstance of the occasion. Everything from her couture gown, the adoring public, and the ornate Buckingham Palace fascinated me. I have always been a big Princess Diana fan and believe that her wedding sparked my early passion for weddings.
Most desirable wedding gown designer
I wish Victoria Beckham designed wedding gowns. She is one of my style icons and I’d be curious to see what they would look like! As you might expect, I have to mention Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier for consistently incredible and stunning designs. A newer favorite of mine is Johanna Johnson. Her current collection is inspired by the 1920’s and 30’s and is MAJOR eye candy!
Table centerpieces you recommend most
Centerpieces are just one of the many opportunities brides have to display the unique design elements of their wedding. One of my favorite parts of wedding planning is helping develop the common threads of design among the attire, flowers, invitations, programs, table settings, centerpieces, favors, etc. My main recommendations for centerpieces focus on adding color, anchoring the table, and having some variety –meaning use a few different kinds of centerpieces that still have a common thread between them. A current trend is using vases of twig-like branches with dainty crystals handing from them. I love this choice because it contrasts a rustic look with elegance and shimmer.
Your recommended wedding colors – best for photos, looks best on most people etc…
The choice of a color palette is very personal. I don’t recommend one in particular. Here’s what I do recommend. It is best to have contrast in the choice of colors and it can be fun to choose three to four colors for maximum texture options and variety. I like unexpected color choices. It helps make a wedding unique and memorable. Examples are pewter gray and lemon or emerald green and aqua pink and gold. The season during which the wedding takes place can help direct the choice of colors. Florists can also be very helpful in recommending unique color choices.
Favorite time of year for wedding
My personal favorite is fall. My wedding was in October and the weather could not have been more perfect. Fall colors are so rich and earthy. Lots of great options to choose from!
Explain what you love most about working with weddings
I get to help make the most important day of someone’s life go smoothly. It is extremely rewarding. You can’t get much happier people to be around than a bride, groom, and their family and friends on their wedding day. It is such a joyous occasion. Sending brides down the aisle never gets old! I get chills and teary eyes every time! I also love the design elements of planning. When I was little, I cut out wallpaper samples and glued them to blueprints of houses I drew. I’d gather all my mom’s flower arrangements and nick-knacks and make my sister come to my ‘studio’ to pick out items for her ‘house’. I’ve always had a creative side and love working with colors and design details.
Favorite wedding photo of all time – upload one / what did you love most about your own wedding
My favorite wedding photo has to be one of my own! I love it because it captures a candid moment where we both are so happy. We were in the midst of our first dance and everyone was gathered around watching us, but it looks like we are in our own world just enjoying the day.
HMS, Party Princess and Hopscotch
Princess On Ice Kick-Off Party and Fashion Show!
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 23rd!
4 – 7pm
WHERE:
Party Princess
258 Plaza Drive off Southland Drive
Join us as we primp-up for the coming of Princess Classics On Ice! Opening night is Thursday, so join us as we prepare for the arrival of this haute event!
Enter for your chance to win a FAMILY 4 ticket package for any performance!!!!
YOU MUST ATTEND THE PARTY TO ENTER ALL DRAWINGS!
The princesses will be singing Disney classic theme songs, yummy treats served, makeup application, and much more!
Also don’t miss a children’s spring fashion show provided by Hopscotch! See some adorable spring fashions…spring break must-haves!
Book Signing & Belle Brezing Martini Tasting
J O N A T H A N ‘ S B L U E G R A S S T A B L E
Belle Brezing Martini
Nationally known as a madam, Belle Brezing was born June 16, 1860, and passed away August 11,1940. She ran a number of brothels in the downtown Lexington area. The character of Belle Watling from Gone with the Wind was said to be loosely based on Brezing. She operated her bordello for a short time at 194 North Upper Street, which is the same building in which Jonathan at Gratz Park is now located. This martini was developed in her honor, with the help of my good friend and colleague T. J. Cox.
Serves 1
Ingredients:
2 ounces Bourbon
1 ounce Grand Marnier
1 ounce
pomegranate liqueur
Splash of cranberry juice
Twist of orange
Method:
1) Pour first four ingredients over ice and shake vigorously.
2) Strain into a chilled martini glass.
3) Use the orange side of the twist to coat the rim of the glass. Go
around the rim at least ten times. The essence of orange brings
bright flavors to the cocktail.
Aromaleigh offers almost 500 eyeshadow shades and not to mention the amazing amount of lipshades! All the products are microformula – including the proprietary loose mineral powder cosmetics and natural fragrances using the finest cosmetic grade pigments, natural ingredients and botanicals available. Aromaleigh has been formulating their own proprietary blends for over a decade. The store is closed until April 5th – but browse until then! Make your shopping list!:)
Check out everything from finishing powders to nourishing color creme lipsticks and amazing mineral eye shadows! Oh and read more about the owner Kristen – she is one super haute momma!
