happy new year

last post of the year, throwing confetti in the air as we speak!

for auld lang syne...

{via entre nous}

dear guys and dolls in the blogosphere,

let's cheers to a happy shiny new year! i can't wait to see what's in store for everyone in 2011, and i wish we could all raise a glass with something bubbly and bright. thanks for stopping by, and i hope to see you in the new year!

love always,

ginny branch stelling

resolution: get organized

{martin bag, embosser, numbered pins, siwa envelope, labels, pencil case, things to do list}

sigh. i don't even know where to begin... all i want to do is throw everything out and start over. but i don't have that kind of courage... on another note, i'm also convinced an ipad would magically make me the most organized and efficient girl in the world. surely that must be true!

*also, that siwa kraft envelope is so calling my name! i almost purchased one in nyc but chickened out last minute. but it is super soft and extremely strong(nearly impossible to rip). i could easily see myself using them to organize each styling gig(all the receipts, notes, and shot lists...).

resolution: travel more

{via here}

i act like this is such an easy one to do during a recession.. but i think it is do-able! i vow to at least go on more adventures! i am even willing to stop buying $15 forever 21 shoes in order to start a travel fund. osa johnson, here's looking at you kid ;)

chapel of love...

i can't believe that john john and carolyn got married in this tee-tiny church in georgia. i have this spot earmarked on places i hope to visit in 2011. white clapboard pulls at my heartstrings every time.

also, i've got weddings on the brain(surprise, surprise). today i met with one of my favorite bride's and her invitation designer( who is also this beautiful bride). bright and early january 1st i am lending a helping hand to the divine floral goddess, miss amy osaba, and her assistant erica. then the following week i have a wedding shoot with jeremy. love love love on the brain!

american royalty: carolyn bessette kennedy

{all pics via ultimate carolyn}

i stumbled upon this blog devoted to carolyn bessette kennedy style which reignited my interest in this flaxen beauty. she epitomized style and grace and i admire her clean lines and unfussy approach to hair and makeup(minus the high-maintenance platinum blonde hair and red lips). she balanced timeless designers like calvin klein with bolder names like yohji yamamoto. she always appeared effortless and understated, but still savvy. the pictures of her on her wedding day and pictures of her dancing or smiling at john-john just make me weepy. despite whatever the tabloids say, their chemistry was mesmerizing.

i'm so glad i rediscovered her style, especially her cosmetic choices. i just added a tube of face stockholm's cranberry veil in addition to my staple red(face stockholm silk). apparently carolyn swore by bobbi brown's ruby sheer lipstick which is now discontinued, but face stockholm's cranberry veil is a deliciously close copy.

artists j'adore: bett norris

i absolutely adore seeing what people collect. blogs like "a collection a day" and the works of bricolage life really rev my engine. when i found the works of bett norris, i felt like i found a total gem! i would be happy to have a whole illustrated book detailing the treasures belonging to iconic women of the arts... ahem, hint hint.