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Have a wonderful weekend everyone! See you Sunday for a special birthday announcement!

• Packing for Paris


• Languages of love


• Darling daily wear


• Flea market wedding


• DIY vintage invites with style


• Have your couture and eat it too


• Dress appropriately


• In the shadows


• Sexiest granny panties EVER


• Cuteness overload

{photo from here}

Tutus on the Street

I just love this photo.

And the winner is...

Marigold commented:

"Well, continuing in the latin theme, I would choose "fiat lux" meaning "let there be light." Too bad the letter limit keeps me from recommending my favorite latin catchphrase, ad astra--to the stars. (Yes, I do love me some dead languages. Don't even get me started on ancient greek.)"

And my personally favorite was Joanna's contribution:

"this is so fabulous! hmmm, my words would be "kiss me here" -- this is a great idea! xo"

So sexy and perfect for the upcoming holiday!

I will contact both lovely ladies today! Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone for participating!

Style-for-Style Interview

I am extremely flattered and honored to have an interview over at Style-for-Style today. Laura is totally enviable in every single way from her decorating skills to her wedding dress making skills. If you want to hear some blabber from little ol' me please head on over there.

Date Jar

I have decided to introduce the "Date Jar" into our lives. I feel like after four years of perfect and amazing bliss of being with my dream man I don't go on enough dates anymore. Sure, we go to the movies or out to dinner once and awhile . But it usually feels like hangin' out intead of dating. So the plan is to put a few bucks into a jar every once and awhile, whatever we can give, and then at the end of the month count our change and go on a real, true date. What happens on said date depends on how much moola is in the jar. We'll have to be pretty creative at times I'm sure but that's what makes it fun.

Do you have a "Date Jar" in your relationship or any other creative ways of keeping the magic alive on a budget?

{Photo via Loveology}

Adriano Fagundes

I had to do a post on Adriano Fagundes after seeing his Animal Collective photos.

{All photos property of Adriano Fagundes Photography}

Merriweather

If you are craving Spring like I am then I highly recommend popping some new Animal Collective in your stereo ASAP. I listened to Merriweather Post Pavillion non-stop last weekend and had perma-grin the entire time. I am by no means a music critic but I know what I like and I like to feel good. If you like to feel good too then I think you will be pleased.

My favorite song on the album so far is In the Flowers and you can hear it here or here.

{Photo by Adriano Fagundes}

In the Spotlight

Jezebel: Celebrity, Sex, Fashion for Women. Without Airbrushing.

You know what I noticed first when I saw this picture? No, not Mischa's glassy eyed, blank stare which she's been flaunting lately. Not even poor Kanye getting the cold shoulder from both sides. Nope, it was those fantastic fushia shoes and navy tights!!! I love it! Who is that stylish, young thing?

Domino Woes

Every single post in my google reader just announced the end of Domino. It was like 25 slow stabs one right after the other. So just to dig the knife in a little more here's my own little announcement. According to, well, everyone, Conde Nast has decided to stop publication of Domino Magazine despite the installation of a new publisher just two weeks ago. To make matters worse, the website won't even be active. I thought they would at least leave us with something! I vote for a massive Domino swap even though most of my copies have pages ripped out. Maybe we can Save Domino???

Here are some of my favorite pics from past issues:

Unless Someone Like You

I just had to share this amazing poster wedding invitation design by the Etsy seller Unless Someone Like You. I love everything about it. I think Captain McCool's beard would look good up there, no? He would be a fan of the wolf poster too. All of Leslie's designs seem pretty reasonable and they are so unique. Anyone use her work in your wedding??

Valerie Galloway Photography

I love the framed photographs in Valerie Galloway's shop. They are eerie and nostalgic and lovely. Perfect for our inner Parisian.

Comment of the Day

I want to start a new blog post to give you guys some of the spotlight. Everyday I'm going to pick my favorite comment - whether it be funny, witty, smart, inspirational, or all of the above - and give a special shout out to that reader.

Today's comment of the day comes from The Vintage Chair who commented on Would You Wear This?: "I'd totally rock it. You know, to all those red carpet events I attend... okay maybe just to the supermarket, but i'd still look fierce."

Thanks for reading and commenting, Chelsea!

The Sartorialist: On the Street....Le Marais, Paris

The Sartorialist: On the Street....Le Marais, Paris

I love this photo from The Sartorialist. Only in Paris could messy hair and a cigarette be ridiculously sexy!

Classy Lady

Woman with Hat, originally uploaded by Xtophotos.

I stumbled upon this classy lady tonight. Isn't she fabulous?

Would You Wear This?

Nole at Oh So Beautiful Paper posted some photos from Project Runway winner Christian Siriano's new collection. The wedding gown is quite beautiful though beyond frilly but I'm not sure how I feel about the other watercolor-y dresses.

Are they a "hot mess" or would you consider rocking a Siriano dress?


I do actually love this dress.

{photos from Christian Siriano Collection}

51.

Hope everyone gets some time to relax and enjoy this weekend! Be good to yourselves!

• Inspiring blog alert
• Themed engagement photos are rad
• Personal and unique collage wedding programs
• A sad day for Indie Fixx
• Ellen Page is sassy and sexy
• Save a date / shed a tear hankie
• New Kat Mcleod book!
• My name is spelled wrong but it's still sweet :)
• Everyone is blushing this week
• Fall asleep with a good book

And don't forget to enter for the contest! Who doesn't like free stuff??!! Let's get those creative juices flowing!

{photo from Black Eiffel}

Vera Vogue on Parade

I discovered a blog last night and wasted much of the evening almost peeing my pants reading it. Vera Vogue on Parade has some of the most hilarious posts I have ever read.

For example:

My OBGYN: (in a thick Russian? accent, extremely disgusted) You are the whitest person I have ever seen! In all my years of being a doctor, I've never seen a person as white as you! Have you ever been in the sun? Do you ever expose yourself to the sun? You so whiiiiiiite!

Me: Well, I go in the sun, I just wear sunscreen.

My OBGYN: (unimpressed) Hmmmmmmmmmph. (Beat)You so whiiiiiiiiite!

Ladies and gentlemen, I seek medical treatment from a person who doesn't believe in sunscreen.My life is awesome.

or

My Sister, The Genius
"You know that article about those spinach artichoke Lean Pockets that got recalled?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm going to eat one right now."

"What?! There's plastic in them!"

"Not in all of them. I read that article and thought, 'Wow. Those look good.'"

and, of course, this little gem:

Party Board #10: Hot Pink Love

I hate Valentine's Day but something must be wearing off on me if I'm making all these pink party boards! This one was inspired by this gorgeous photo by Selina Lake. Hot pink = Flirty!

Top Row: Selina Lake; Green Wedding Shoes; VintageGlam; Southern Weddings

Middle Row: VintageGlam; Roll and Tumble Press; Style Me Pretty; Poppytalk

Bottom Row: Enfin La Voila; Wedding Bee; Jessica Design Shop; White Box Weddings

Let Me Dry

{photo by Gregorie C.}

Trendy Teeny Boppers

When did the starting age for fashionistas become 11 years old? Seriously, I was wearing turtlenecks, paisley vests and pleated pants at age 11. (I'm not lying. There is photographic evidence of this.) Now all these extremely fashion-savvy pre-teens are popping up on Weardrobe and Lookbook!

My favorite (above) - Miss Tavi. Her blog is really sweet (and by sweet I mean quirky goodness).

Party Board #9: Blush, Cream and Copper

I'm not usually a pink kind of girl but I was inspired by this photograph. I love the hint of blush paired with cream, silver and copper and the vintage/romantic mood it conveys.


Top Row: Coco + Kelley; Martha Stewart; forget!; Snippet and Ink

Middle Row: forget!; Lucyina Moody; Christine Rudolf; Vintage Weave

Bottom Row: Crooked Schmooked; Athena Says; Brides; Vintage Glam Weddings

Cowl Time!

Over the weekend I received a curious electric blue package in the mail.

I opened it up and the most beautiful cowl I had ever seen was sitting there.

With the sweetest name to get me ready for Spring.

Made special for me by my lovely Kristy of Things I Heart Today fame.

I am very happy to say that I have finally pressured her into opening her own shop so stay tuned for a new Etsy store!

Vogue Spain

I wish I saw everything (and people saw me) in soft focus all the time. The world would be a better place.

{Photos via la boudoir}

2009 Collage Diary

Here are some images from my 2009 Collage Diary. I'm a wee bit behind on my collages but hopefully will catch up soon!

My Lobster and Swan Inspired Room

I changed some things up around the house over the weekend. You could say I was a little inspired by Lobster and Swan!

{photos by me}

Rara Avis and a GIVEAWAY!

"Rara Avis" (rare bird) is my new baby in what I hope is a collection I can pull together before January 31st for Citizen Video. I'm super excited that Citizen Video is going to start showcasing even more local artists. This is our number one movie and Six Feet Under addiction stop in San Diego. If you want this little buddy and live in SoCal go check it out in February!

And now for my very first Auburn & Ivory contest! I would love for you guys to come up with a message for one of my pendants. It can be one or two words between 1 and 4 letters. Just leave your words in the comments with your name. I am going to use random.org to pick the winner from the comments on this post. The winner will receive a necklace with a hand stamped pendant of their words! I will pick the winner on the 30th of January.

UPDATE: To make the competitors out there happy (hem hem esb) I will ALSO choose my favorite to receive a pendant. So that is TWO winners!!!

UPDATE #2: Contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Polaroid Saved?

Could it really be true? I hope so. Thank you, Mr. Kaps!

{photo by Kate Pulley}

50.

Today has been a very slow week. Hopefully the weekend will be the same. Enjoy it!

• The sweetest story ever told. This is the end so I would go back to the beginning first.


• Super 8mm cuteness (ps: it's French!)


• Barrymore is a Beauty


• Paris is in the air, everywhere


• A Postcup from anywhere


• Why post bad comments? If you don't like it stop reading!

{Photo via with this ring, i thee obsess}

Neko Case: Good Song and a Good Cause

For a limited time Neko Case (probably my favorite songwriter in the whole world) is donating $5 to the Best Friends Foundation for every blogger who posts her new single (which is AMAZING). For more details on the cause and posting it on your own blog go to her myspace page.

And for now just sit back, relax, and listen to Miss Case -

Download: People Got A Lot of Nerve

P.S.: Thank you to my bestie, Ellen, for the tip!

Would you like to be an Auburn & Ivory Sponsor?

Would you like to be a sponsor on Auburn & Ivory? I'm going to start accepting ads starting in February. I am happy to work with you on the type of sponsorship and rate that is best for you. Please contact me at auburnandivory@gmail.com.

{photo via Honey in Your Tea}

Sweet Smell of Spring

These photos from Cannelle et Vanille have officially made me ready for Spring. It may be 75 degrees here but that new Spring smell that floats in around April has yet to arrive.