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Love It! Pale Cloud

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I am in love with the kids clothing brand Pale Cloud. Their collection has great dresses in soft palettes and light, flowy fabrics. I recently called in some …

Unveiled San Francisco

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We’re so excited for Unveiled San Francisco at the City View at METREON on May 30th! There will be tons of treats, drinks, a Champagne tasting, and special …

Love It! Colorful Flower Girl Dresses

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I am loving the recent trend of kids clothing in neon colors. How cute are these Roksanda Blossom dresses by designer Roksanda Illincic? If you are having a bright, …

Unveiled Orange County

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This Sunday, April 7th, Unveiled will be at the South Coast Plaza Village from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for the West Coast Bridal Show. There will be tons of …

"Will You Be My Flower Girl" Easter Lockets

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While searching for inspiration, I came across these colorful bunny lockets on Etsy and fell in love. With Easter this weekend, I thought these were great to share …

Love It! Borrow Baby Couture

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I am loving Borrow Baby Couture, a new website that rents girls designer clothing for ages 9 months to 4 years. This is great for flower girl dresses as they …

Holiday Gift Guide: Colleen’s Treasures from Head to Toe

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When the holidays come around, I love giving special gifts to friends and family. But, hey, I don’t mind receiving gifts either. I try to ask for new …

Boozy Gelatin Shots From Marcia Selden Catering & Events

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When was the last time you had a boozy gelatin shot? College maybe? Not if you were at our bridal market party! And trust me, these are not …