this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
WATCH.

• Thank you, James Corden, for the gift to humanity that is Carpool Karaoke! Have y'all seen this one with Michelle Obama and Missy Elliot yet? These folks are having so much fun with "Single Ladies" and "Get Ur Freak On!"

SWOON.

• So jealous of Tara from Braid Creative's writing shed.
• A pastel vineyard wedding from Christine Sargologos.
• At Style Me Pretty, a chic San Francisco city hall wedding.
• SMP presents a cool visual history of engagement rings.

SMILE.

• Have a small window of free time? 15 productive things to do.
• Let Read It Forward's Book Apothecary prescribe one for you.
• Playing Pokemon Go? Check out these new tips from Vulture.
• For a laugh: 40 things everyone but you is doing this summer.

FLASHBACK.  

• 2015: favorite summer reads and picks for fall, Part 1 of our Charleston vacation.
• 2014: my favorite 3's, style picks for a tropical getaway, and inspiration for a modern Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding.
• 2013: a Sunday Social about food, beach bag essentials, quirky ceremony backdrops, and summer blog loves.
• 2012: President Obama's rally in Roanoke, wardrobe inspiration in shades of gray, inspiration for a destination beach wedding, and the Sunshine Blogger Survey.
• 2011: thoughts on what makes a wedding fun.

Retro Summer Style: Aquamarine and Gingham

In the virtual wasteland that is this summer's network television schedule, I have been really excited about The Astronaut Wives Club - I love learning more about the 1960's, and I was excited to see Yvonne Strahovski (Sarah from Chuck) and JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Ariel from Once Upon a Time) among the stars. When I found out the series is based on a book I knew I had to add it to my summer reading list. This week, I'm channeling 60's summer style - aquamarine, shirtwaist dresses, and classic feminine details like gingham prints and scalloped edges.

Disclaimer: Amazon and ModCloth links contain an affiliate code. Thank you for supporting Beyond the Aisle!

1. Vivienne Westwood dress (similar from ModCloth)  2. J. Crew bikini top and bottom  3. The Astronaut Wives Club from Amazon  4. Gingham skirt from ModCloth (similar in black)  5. Formula X nail polish in "Provocative" from Sephora 6. China Glaze nail polish in "Dashboard Dreamer" from Amazon  7. Stripe weekend shorts from GAP  8. Old Navy scallop-edge blouse  9. Cat eye sunglasses from Zero UV (similar from ModCloth)  10. Rotary telephone from Chairish (similar from Amazon)  11. Bait Footwear wedges from ModCloth

What television shoes, movies or books have inspired your style lately?

Linking Up:

Manic Monday at More Pieces of Me and The Daily Express

Style Sessions at Style Elixir

Let It Shine at Still Being Molly
Mix it Mondays with Fizz and Frosting

Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat
Style Me Wednesday at Shopping My Closet
Color Me Tuesday at Undergraduate Style

clicks of note.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

• Maison de Pax is so aptly named - love Rachel's spring tour.
• Love the groom's suit in this romantic wedding from SMP.
• Southern Weddings features a glam gold Oklahoma affair.
• A vintage pastel Easter brunch at The Sweetest Occasion.

SMILE.

• Spring desktops: Design Love Fest, Eighteen25, K. Duke.
• These Ikea hacks from Domaine are pretty unbelievable.
• How cute are these new spring handbags from TOMS?
• 90+ last minute ideas for Easter on my Pinterest board.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year's Sunday Social was about my ideals and accomplishments. I featured some of my favorite spring green and black and white wardrobe picks, turned the blog blue for Autism awareness, rounded up my April favorites
• Two years ago I rounded up rainy day fashion ideas, white bridesmaid dress inspiration, explained how Mr. Q and I save money on groceries, completed my second Liebster Award survey, and shared my love story with Mr. Q for the Love and Marriage series.
• Three years ago I collected inspiration for an April Fool's wedding.

 

clicks of note: tell me i'm not going home...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• Sony is the king of beautiful, colorful, and innovative advertisements - remember the bouncy balls spot for the Bravia?  Now they've filled a volcano with eight million flower petals to promote Sony 4K.  The song featured in the video is called "Berlin" by RY X.

SWOON.

Austin Gros via 100 Layer Cake

• A rustic-meets-glam Wisconsin wedding over at 100 Layer Cake - so pretty!
• Swooning over this mint and yellow inspiration board at The Bride's Cafe.
• Style Me Pretty features a sweet pastel San Francisco engagement session.
• Just in time for the Derby, Wedding Chicks shares pretty equestrian inspirtion.

SMILE.

• Daisy Mae Belle's floral monogram DIY is beautiful for spring.
• This Airstream trailer makeover from Design*Sponge is so perfect.
• Emmaline Bride features a tutorial for lovely gold leaf macarons.
• Hairspray and High Heels' Mean Girls themed link-up?  I can't wait!

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared inspiration for how to pull off my eternal favorite spring trend: mixed prints.
• Two years ago I featured backyard wedding inspiration and ideas for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

clicks of note: the direction of love...

get your week summer off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• "Tomorrow's a new day for everyone; brand new moon, brand new sun."  Let this song, "Follow the Sun," sink in.  I love how calm and uplifting it is, and I'm looking forward to possibly seeing Xavier Rudd perform live at Floydfest next month.  This week I'm linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Elisabeth Millay Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

• Elizabeth Anne Designs features dreamy floral inspiration.
• Where was this BHLDN porcelain primrose serving set when I was getting married?
• Design*Sponge features a Living In... post that's all about Moonrise Kingdom!
• Purple Wedding of the Week: pure elegance from Katelyn James Photography at SMP Georgia.
• Wedding Chicks features a pretty pastel wedding in the country with fun DIY details.

INSPIRE.

• Gayle from Grace for Gayle has been sharing her experience as a breast cancer previor - worth reading for ALL women, but especially if you too have a family history of breast cancer.
• Kara from Simple Mom explains how her family got out of debt by cutting out non-essentials.
• Carmella Rayone from Assortment writes about the time her family "borrows" on a friend's ranch as they work toward their own goals:

"We can’t live out our futures, but we can live out our days."

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared inspiration for summer in the country, my poolside essentials, and why my flower girl is awesome.  Two years ago, I showed off my dyed wedding shoes and Etsy garter set as well as my bridal veil and jewelry, and a preview of our reception menu, which was inspired by Southern comfort food.

CALL FOR GUEST BLOGGERS!

• Next week, we're going on a family trip to Nashville!  Last year when I was out of town, I featured Beyond the Aisle's first guest post (from Micah of Unabashedly Me) and would love to be able to spotlight some fellow bloggers' work again this summer!

I would love to feature your:

• Wedding/party DIY tutorials
• Wedding/party planning advice (especially what you learned or things you wish you had done differently!)
• Inspiration for a particular wedding or party theme
• Favorite memory from the day of your wedding or other event
• Home/holiday decor DIY or home improvement tutorials
• Home tours (especially apartments, condos, townhouses and other small spaces!)
• Favorite thing in or about your home

If you're interested in guest blogging for me, please send a message to heatherbird at gmail dot com explaining what you'd like to post about and including a link to your own blog if you have one.  I would prefer that guest posts be NEW, ORIGINAL content, not a re-post of something that has already appeared on your blog or another website, but if you've got a favorite post that needs a wider audience that would work too!

inspiration for a neutral pastel wedding

I love the color palette I've been seeing all over the wedding blog world: a taupe, pink, and gray palette.  I think of these colors as neutral pastels - so easy to work with that they can be layered together with ease.  I think this palette lends itself especially well to a vintage-style wedding and works equally well for spring or fall.  I think pastels make any event feel a little bit more like a fairy tale.

"Love Story" Save the Date in blush by Cadence Paige Design from Minted

Bunting banners add whimsy and vintage style to a simple pastel save-the-date.  For an intimate wedding, the bride and groom could send each guest a DIY banner with the information on the last triangle in lieu of a card.

Maria Lucia Hohan Atelier via The Cherry Blossom Girl || Karlisch and Wrubel via Style Me Pretty

Dresses in a range of neutral pastels look so beautiful together - this color scheme really lends itself to a mismatched-bridesmaids look.

JL Designs and Stephanie Williams Photography for Southern Weddings

Do-it-yourself and do-it-together projects look so gorgeous in a feminine color scheme.

trend roundup: geometric accessories, part 2

I found so many inspirational geometric items I had to make two posts!  Several of these pieces would make great bridesmaids' gifts or could even serve as statement pieces for a quirky modern bride.

DIY shrink film necklace from Ambrosia Creative... wouldn't this be an adorable reception necklace for an indie bride?  Pretty sure you could use neon shrink film for even more pop.

Stained glass diamond necklace from ABJ Glassworks on Etsy

I love the concept of a stained glass necklace.  What a special piece!

DIY faceted earrings inspired by Marc Jacobs from Dismount Creative

Cute budget-friendly bridesmaid gift idea?  I think so!  They're made with Sculpey clay!