I was packing for a vacation and I really wanted to bring my new ShopLovely dress, “Abingdon Square.” But as I’m fair skinned I was trying to find a large floppy sun hat to go with it and protect me while still looking fab of course. Which now brings me to this post. Proud to say that I have now ordered even more, (because Abingdon fits absolutely perfect BTW), and thought why not try to couple up some of our ShopLovely dresses with more sun hats. The best thing of all with the below, is that you can totally mix and match, and these hats are at big retailers, so they are easy to find. Making your vacation outfit sweet from top to bottom.

All Dresses At ShopLovely.com/ Topshop/ Forever 21/ Anthropologie/ Target

Girls With Sun Hats

To celebrate Lovely’s appreciation for all things vintage, I thought I would share some old and beautiful photographs with you.  When I was a little girl my grandparents had an older house with a very steep staircase; along the wall hung about 30 black and white photographs of stern looking great grandparents, marriage certificates, and small children in matching sailor outfits.  The babies were always pictured in long, lacy dresses- even the boys!

I always envisioned decorating my own staircase with vintage photos, and although I’m far from a homeowner, a girl can dream!

You can arrange the photographs in different patterns, and use tarnished frames of different colored metals for variation.  And by all means, don’t limit your vintage beauties to the staircase– decorate the guest room and bathroom too.  Working with different subjects, such as Vogue magazine divas, classic city architecture, and royal family wedding photos will add to the intrigue.

Vintage prints can be ordered here:

1.http://www.condenaststore.com/

2. http://NYtimes.com

3. http://www.junipergallery.com/shorpy_store

4. etsy.com

It’s party time because we could not be tickled more pink that Lovely DC is opening this weekend! Congrats and the store is absolutely adorable! Check back later this coming week for more on the opening weekend.

Here’s another DC interest into Lovely DC. 

This has to be the perfect summer tote for summer.

Going to be needing some summer reading to let your mind sore on the beach? Top 15 summer reads right here!

All inclusive resorts are sometimes the best bang for your buck. Check out these hotspots out in the Caribbean.

Want all the know about how to wear/paint/decorate your nails this summer? Can’t beat these nail trends.

Apparently resort collections from today’s top fashion designers are a little whimsical this year. Great article on all the whimsy style here.

Hey avid instagrammers, want a reason to show off your style? Try this out for fun.

Sure, it’s summer, but most of us still work. And that long commute is getting, well, longer, when all we can think about is lounging out by the pool. Here are some crafty ways to make it seem a little more productive.

I’d like a blueberry mojito please. Maybe two.

As we are having a Leanne Marshall Trunk Show this weekend at Lovely LA, I invite you to scroll down to see a modern and soft take on this shortie, as only Leanne Marshall can do best. Neons and moss green mixed with little touches of mocha to bring this stunning bridal gown back to the moment at hand; a new chapter of life with your honey. Flirty and fun with these pop colors, and then softened by a sweet vintage comb for a hair accessory. A neon yellow ring to give a little “hello gorgeous!” And the always popular green earrings to make any hair color look it’s best as they dangle from your ears. Without a doubt, this Leanne shortie is this week’s One Great Dress!

Leanna Marshall Shortie/ Vintage Flower Comb/ Yellow Eyeliner/ Wire Wrapped Earrings/ Kate Spade Bow Bracelet/ Green Chandelier Earrings/ Neon Triangle Ring/ Wooden Neon Bangle/ Modern Bow Ties/ Tiramisu/ Mocha Eyes/ Soft Silk Heels/ Yellow Inspired Bouquet/ Neon Bridesmaid/ Ruffled Skirt/ Moss Green Bouquet/ Ruffled Icing Cupcake

Would you incorporate a bicycle into your wedding?   Used as decor, bikes can jazz up an engagement photo session, or would be really cute in a bridesmaid photo.

The bicycle is also a great exit strategy, post reception.

Personally, I would ditch the rented car, [change into something a little more comfortable], and opt for a tandem bicycle to ride away on!

If you were able to scrounge up enough bikes, you could have the entire bridal party ride away together.  Now that would be really fun. You’d probably want to unanimously break into Queen’s “Bicycle Race” song..  Let us know if you decide to do this- we’d love to see one of our own riding into the sunset, happily ever after!