Like a Glove

A Lacey Perspective: Like a Glove

Red Kennedy Gown {c/o Carolina Herrera via Rent the Runway}

Above is what I wore to Ball on the Mall Saturday night. I had such a blast at this unbelievably unique event and was so sad to send this amaze Carolina Herrera Red Kennedy Gown back to Rent the Runway. This beauty was made for me: red, dramatic bow, pockets and it fit like a glove!

This will be my last post here on ALP until after my wedding (this Sat… eek) but I will be leaving my blog to some of my wedding guests you may recognize. ;)

Currently the weather says 40% chance of rain for my big day… so feel free to cross fingers and toes, say a little prayer, etc for me that the rain stays away.

Here is to my gown THIS Saturday fitting like a glove better then the one above.

xoxo,
Last Post As A Single Gal …Lacey

PS
Rent the Runway just launched a killer Bridal Accessories option. Wish this was in existence when I  was accessory shopping. Check it out here!

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Final Wedding Thoughts…

Next weekend is the big day and, other than my brain feeling like mush, I am completely thrilled! Since this is my last of the ‘Wedding Thoughts’ series, I wanted to share with you some of the things I did to make my wedding planning easier on me, and also a little different than the normal wedding process.

Lets start with the wedding website…

A Lacey Perspective: Wedding Site

I didn’t want the wedding website just to be a place to see old pics of us and how we met. I wanted it to be interactive. A place where our guests can already start the wedding experience.

With help from my forever-talented bridesmaid and designer here on ALP, Megan Arnall of MADDesigns, we created exactly what I hoped for while keeping with our black, white and gold theme.

A Lacey Perspective: Wedding Site

To make my life easier, I inserted a google form onto the site so that the guests can chose their main courses with ease.

A Lacey Perspective: Wedding Site

Another Google Form was added so that our guests can request songs for the big day as well. This was a BIG hit.

See how to insert a Google Form into a website here. Lastly, on the website topic, buy your URL. It is worth the ten bucks for a year. It makes it SO much more simple for your guests to get to you and it looks much better on invites.

Next, Save the Date and invitations…

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My Save the Dates and invitations for the wedding were done on Paperless Post. I have NO idea how brides do invitations via snail mail anymore. This was the easiest process ever AND they have an app so I would have notifications pop up on my phone when people RSVPed.

Also, another thing to notice is the that the website and invites all have the same look. Colors are the same, the gold wine glass is the same, etc. The more you stick with the same look through the wedding process from beginning to end the more your guests entire interaction with your nuptials will look polished. (The signage at the wedding will have the same look and fonts as well.)

A Lacey Perspective: Wedding Site

Lastly, to keep with the whole online theme that began in this process, I knew I HAD to have an app. Yes, a wedding pictures app. Think of this as a replacement of those throw away cameras people used to put on each table. It is JUST like having a personal Instagram for your wedding day.

The best part is I will have access to all of the pictures after and can even have all the pictures created into a physical photo album!

There are many wedding apps to chose from but I chose Wedding Snap.

I am hoping to squeeze in one more post on Monday before I dive into last minute wedding-ness. After that, my wedding guests are taking over the blog for the week. Can you guess who they are?

xoxo
Lacey

PS
I wanted to quickly say thank you to all of my absolutely amazing readers. I have been stopped several times in the last couple weeks out about about in the real world by readers to tell me they love my blog and to congratulate me on the wedding. I may have had no makeup on, running errands like a crazy person and half asleep but you all were so sweet. I love you all and your love means the world to me!! xo

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I was in no way compensated or asked to write about any of the above vendors/apps/sites. All of the opinions above are strictly my own.

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Flowing Florals

A Lacey Perspective: Flowing Florals

A Lacey Perspective: Flowing Florals

A Lacey Perspective: Flowing Florals

A Lacey Perspective: Flowing Florals

A Lacey Perspective: Flowing Florals

Designer Dress {c/o TJMaxx}

During a busy weekend of wedding planning I always like to dress comfortably but still look cute, because well… I’m the bride. What better way to be comfortable and enjoy the first warm spring day than to wear this amazefest designer dress?! I am so madly in love with this beauty I found in TJMaxx’s Runway section. Its prints, drape and color palette made it impossible to pass up.

Welcome to my closet you fabulous floral frock (say that 5 times fast).

xoxo
Lacey :)

PS – You can share your own T.J. Maxx Style Scout look for a chance to win up to a $500 gift card! To enter:

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ALP Consulting Launch

When I started this blog I had no idea what a roller-coaster ride I was in for. All I wanted to do was inspire and be inspired, and it turned into so much more.

When I officially LLC-ed A Lacey Perspective I had aspirations of doing more then just the blog but was always nervous to take the plunge into more than daily outfit posts.
ALP Consulting Launch

After a handful of clients, emails from readers and months of writing and rewriting my menu of services, I am ready to share with my lovely ALP readers that ALP Consulting is ready to work with you.

From styling services to online brand consulting, I want to help you accomplish your ultimate goal. Whether your goal is to look at your closet in a new light or you are looking to give your site a new look… I am at your service.ALP Consulting Launch

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My most recent client was the oh-so-sweet Katrina.

Katrina was looking for “Lacey’s Perspective on Your Closet” so she can find more options in her wardrobe for fun, yet sophisticated looks for her 9-5 gig on Capitol Hill. I had an absolute blast getting to know her and helping her start to see her closet differently.

ALP Consulting Launch

Here is what Katrina said about her experience:

“What I’m most appreciative for during my session with Lacey is that she took the time to get to know me before even opening my closet. By understanding what I needed from my everyday wardrobe, she taught me how to piece together outfits that are professional, yet eye-catching and unique — and I couldn’t be more thrilled!” -Katrina

ALP Consulting Launch

After three years of style/fashion blogging and five plus years of working in the online space, I am ready to share my knowledge with all who need it.

Whether you are in DC or not, there are plenty of services to chose from and (since this is a launch after all) I want to give 20% off your first service you select from ALP Consulting!

So head on over to my menu of options and lets work together!

xoxo
Lacey :)

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Windblown

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Skirt {c/o StitchFix} next skirt purchase | Blouse {Old Navy}Heels {Parbal x Target} | Bag {Phillip Lim} | Monogram Necklace {Max & Chloe} | Spike Bracelet {c/o Stella & Dot} | Watch {Michael Kors} | Silver/Gold Bracelet {Yurman} | Colored Bangles {c/o Max & Chloe} | Sunnies {Karen Walker} | Lipstick {NARS – Funny Face}
A Lacey Perspective: Windblown

There always seem to be massive wind gusts when I wear this skirt (see the last time I wore it here). Is this some sort of sign?

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White Pleats

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Dress {c/o Tailor&Stylist} | Vest {Old Navy} | Heels {Parbal x Target} | Bag {Phillip Lim} | Monogram Necklace {Max & Chloe} | Bracelet {c/o Stella & Dot} | Silver/Gold Bracelet {Yurman} | White/Gold Cuff {c/o Ann Taylor} very similar Sunnies {HOH1960} | Hat {Target} similar | Lipstick {NARS – Funny Face}
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I may be abusing the black and white trend just a tad (exhibit A, B & C), but lets pretend you have never seen this color combo on me. I am in love with this look…. it is so comfortable, so simple and so very easy to toss together.

xoxo
Lacey :)

PS
The winner of the $200 giftcard to Ivy & Blu is Lindsey Durant! Congrats!

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Black Tie

First things first, the winner of the Ball on the Mall tickets is from my blog …Laura H!

But that isn’t all. We are giving away a second pair! Don’t you just love surprises?! …congrats to Eryn Schultz, who entered on Ally’s blog!

Now what the heck are we going to wear?!

ALP: Rent the Runway

ALP: Rent the Runway

Row 1:
Crave You Gown {Halston Heritage}Award Winner Gown {Badgley Mischka} | Red Kennedy Gown {Carolina Herrera}Heaven on Earth {Theia}
Row 2:
Rouge Rosalind Peplum Gown {Badgley Mischka}Amaranth Lotus Gown {Bib Mohapatra} | Jennifer Gown {Shoshanna}Noir Timeless Love Gown {Nha Khanh}

Obviously, I went straight to Rent the Runway when I found out I was attending Ball on the Mall. The gowns above are some of my favorites I found as I tirelessly scanned through the site for the perfect gown to don for either the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend or for Ball on the Mall the following weekend (lots of black tie affairs happening in DC right now …just another reason I love living here).

I was actually just on ABC7′s Let’s Talk Live the other day rocking a gorg Thakoon LRD from Rent the Runway…
A Lacey PerspectiveI so wish I could have walked out with that hot little number for the Correspondents Dinner parties. Sigh.

You can sign up for Rent the Runway here! You won’t regret it! Hint. Hint. I will be wearing one of these gowns to BOTM …which one do you think it is?

Have a fabulous weekend!

xoxo,
Lacey

PS
If you didn’t win but are still wanting to attend Ball on the Mall, you can still get tickets here! We would love to see you there!

PSS
Don’t forget to enter to win $200 to my new favorite dress line, Ivy & Blu, here!

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ALP & Sony

This is my last post with the Sony Unedited campaign. It was SUCH a blast! Here are a couple last pics I took with my Sony NEX 5R

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…you can now see my photos from The Sony Unedited campaign on display at the Sony Store Arlington – Pentagon City Mall (1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202)! I would love for you to stop by and take a peek!

See other amaze pics from other contributors over on Sony’s The Unedited Facebook Page!

ALP & Sony

PS
Don’t forget to enter to win $200 to my new favorite dress line, Ivy & Blu, here!

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Believe In Love

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Sweater {Old Navy} | Skirt {c/o L.Mae Boutique} | Pumps {ASOS} | Bag {c/o Maono}Bracelet {c/o Stella & Dot} | Watch {Michael Kors} | Cream/Silver Cuff {c/o Ann Taylor} very similar Silver/Gold Bracelet {Yurman} | Sunnies {Karen Walker} | Lipstick {NARS – Schiap}

A Lacey Perspective: Believe In Love

My life has never been more chaotic than it has been in the last month. From the booming blog business  to the new job to the wedding planning, my mind is spinning.

But every once in a while, there is an outfit that makes you stop in your tracks and realize that it was just meant to be. When I received this skirt from L.Mae Boutique I knew exactly what it needed to be paired with …my Believe in Love sweater of the exact same color. It was truly meant to be.

Speaking of meant to be, holy moly I am only 2 weeks and 2 days from my wedding. Whoa.

xoxo
Lacey :)

PS
Don’t forget to enter to win $200 to my new favorite dress line, Ivy & Blu, here!

PSS
Don’t forget to enter to win 2 tickets to The Ball on the Mall here!

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Wednesday Wish List: White Out

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White Jeans {Paige} | White Pumps {Tibi} | White Flats {Report} | White Maxi {ASOS} | White Bag {Phillip Lim}

All I want lately is crisp white pieces or nude accessories. I think it is because I own so much color and need some neutrals in my wardrobe ASAP. I wouldn’t mind adding a white Phillip (that’s what I call my nude Pashli… by his first name) to my collection too.

xoxo
Lacey :)

PS
Don’t forget to enter to win $200 to my new favorite dress line, Ivy & Blu, here!

PSS
Don’t forget to enter to win 2 tickets to The Ball on the Mall here!

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