Archive for April, 2010

April 15, 2010 0

Spring, Coquettish Style #3

By Coquettish in Fashion

We started seeing exposed zippers during the fall, and the trend is still alive this spring, with zippy zippers showing up on apparel, shoes, and accessories. There’s something for everyone: sexy zipped up heels, casual cargo shorts with zipper details, and chic zip front skirts.
Jessica Simpson uses zippers to give her Spring collection a [...]

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April 14, 2010 0

Celebrate Earth Day with Anthropologie

By Coquettish in Uncategorized

To celebrate Earth Day, Anthropologie is hosting gardening workshops for all ages. Their goal is to spread the gardening bug and to increase awareness of how to protect our planet. Select stores are hosting either a container gardening workshop or a children’s potting event. To find out which Anthropologie near you is hosting an event, [...]

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April 13, 2010 0

Officiant: Friend vs. Professional

By Coquettish in Weddings

One of the most overlooked wedding vendors is the Officiant.  As the person who will officially pronounce you as husband and wife, he or she is really the most important person of the day.  You found the one you’re going to marry, but now how do you decide who to marry you??
If you are having [...]

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April 12, 2010 4

The Other Woman

By Coquettish in DIY, Weddings

How does the saying go … You can choose your friends, but not your family? That’s what you usually tell your bff when she’s having issues with her mom, sister, or mother in law. Weddings come with plenty of opinions and emotions, and it’s important to make the day about you and your betrothed, [...]

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April 8, 2010 0

The Mini-Moon

By Coquettish in Weddings

We’re going to be honest here – planning a wedding is a lot of work! Typically, engagements last for one year and while that may seem like a long time, it’s quite necessary to plan the perfect event. After spending the better part of 12-months planning and basking in your day of wedded bliss, what’s [...]

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April 7, 2010 3

First Lela, Now Cynthia

By Coquettish in Dresses, Weddings

In conjunction with the Dessy Group, American Designer Cynthia Rowley will be releasing her first collection of Bridesmaid dresses. There will be dresses for both day and evening weddings and will be made from a variety of materials. Rowley, who’s known for her “flirty, vibrantly colored dresses”, will be bringing her ready-to-wear aesthetic to this [...]

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April 6, 2010 1

Real Wedding: Patty & Tim

By Coquettish in Weddings

Patty’s ebullient personality and Tim’s reserved nature further promote the old adage that opposites attract. The high school sweethearts planned a traditional yet modern Chinese banquet filled with personalized details such as a dessert bar, Groom’s Cake and mini hand sanitizers as favors (Tim is currently in his residency.)
Patty and Tim — March 27, 2010

Venue: [...]

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April 4, 2010 2

Spring, Coquettish Style #2

By Coquettish in Fashion

Easter weekend was filled with pastels, seersucker, and bright floral frocks, inspiring our second spring fashion feature.  We chose 3 dresses that we would love to wear to a bridal shower, brunch with friends, or high tea.  Each is paired with a solid bag and neutral shoe.
We picked jewelry that can be interchanged with all [...]

April 1, 2010 5

Coquettish’s Pearls of Wisdom – 3 Tips for Planning Your Wedding

By Coquettish in Weddings

We here at Coquettish have gained many pearls of wisdom through planning our own affairs and being involved with other couples as they go through their journey. We’ve learned how to pull off a successful event, create a realistic timeline and how to make sure the couple experiences a seamless day. But in order for [...]

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