Beyonce Flaunts Stunning Legs in Gucci Horsebit Platform Sandals

Beyonce flaunted her long legs in a high-slit dress at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Luncheon held at Cipriani Wall Street on Friday in New York City.

The 33-year-old entertainer donned a mid-length merlot Haute Hippie knotted, draped dress paired with chocolate-colored Gucci horsebit-detailed suede sandals with platforms and peep toes.

Beyonc Giselle Knowles-Carter at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Luncheon held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on December 12, 2014

How do you like Beyonce's long-sleeved dress and Gucci sandals? The shoes have been discounted at Bluefly and feature a horsebit detail, rounded peep toes, and buckled ankle straps.

Gucci Chocolate Suede Horsebit Platform Peep-Toe Sandals, $668.99

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Best Dressed: Taylor Swift in Oscar de la Renta and Christian Louboutin

Taylor Swift sported a classy outfit as she joined Beyonce at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Luncheon held at Cipriani Wall Street on Friday in New York City.

The 24-year-old singer, who has been named the number one woman of the year by Billboard, donned a feminine black-and-white dress from the Oscar de la Renta spring 2015 collection. She styled the stunning gown with a pair of Christian Louboutin "So Kate" patent leather pumps.

Taylor Swift at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Luncheon held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on December 12, 2014

How do you like Taylor's vintage-style dress and her classic Christian Louboutin pumps? You can find the So Kate pumps in many color variations at Net-A-Porter, Saks, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus.

Christian Louboutin "So Kate" Patent Leather Point-Toe Pumps, $675 at Net-A-Porter, Saks, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus

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A Happy Event

Winter Whirlwind

Nursery inspiration photos

These days, nurseries are looking so amazing! I've been flagging inspirational images, such as the nursery of J.Crew creative director Jenna Lyon's son, above. Aren't the yellow stripes amazing, and who would think to paint a nursery wall black?

A polaroid heart from a grown-up bedroom in Paris...

And sweet details, like the knit blocks in the fireplace, love pillow and teeny yellow boots!

The giant giraffe is amazing, but my eye was immediately drawn to those red frames. What a great way to showcase artwork.

Decorating with maps = inexpensive and inspiring.

This photo is from Moomah's playspace. The white frames mimic a gallery wall, and that friendly bear print is totally amazing. (Does anyone know where to find it? Update: The Moomah bear print is by Jacqueline Schmidt of Screech Owl Design. Thank you, Sarah!)

The shades of blue in this room are lovely and calming, and the Tord Boontje hanging lamp looks magical. What nursery colors or special touches do you like? I'd love to hear... xoxo

(Photos from Domino Magazine, Cookie Magazine, Living Etc., Moomah, and others)

Fig wedding cake

I'm one of the few people out there who don't like regular cake (are you, too?), so I'm always secretly psyched when people serve alternative desserts at their weddings. Brooklyn couple Rae and Noah served a carrot cake with fresh figs! What a cool (and beautiful) idea, don't you think?

See more of their wedding here.

Colorful sneakers

I wear T-shirts, jeans and sneakers almost every day, so I was excited to spot these rad Frye leather low tops on Unruly Things. What a cute way to mix things up for the summer. Which color would you choose? (I think I'd go for mustard yellow.)

P.S. Fun shoelaces to jazz them up...

Jamie Oliver

Have you guys seen the new show, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution? The British chef wants to completely revamp the United States school lunch programs by serving fresh, real foods, instead of fries and chocolate milk. I watched all three episodes on Hulu this past weekend, and the show is amazing and compelling with such a great mission. (Plus, his accent and rumpled hair are completely adorable.)

Brvtvs jewelry

My friend Caroline (of messy French bun and wedding video fame) just came out with a jewelry line, Brvtvs. Her pieces are delicate and beautiful, and I love her fancy friendship bracelets, made with 14K gold and silk. (A friendship bracelet would make such a sweet statement as a Mother's Day present, don't you think?)

You can see her full collection here. Congratulations, Caroline!

Have a lovely weekend.

My darlings, what are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are taking a train to hang out with these cuties tomorrow, and on Sunday, we're going to see Asssscat, the hilarious improv comedy show hosted by Amy Poehler. (Have you ever been?) It's amazing to watch improv; those comedians are so quick on their feet. Hope you guys have a good weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

Kiosk, a rad New York shop, is selling a bunch of Icelandic candy!

A twist: The cheapest-looking designer items.

This shark bottle opener would make a cute hostess gift.

Stop honking.

Baby name rings for Mother's Day.

A dreamy treehouse wedding.

Funny cookie stamp.

Photo wallpaper? I didn't know that existed!

LOVING this lace necklace.

Bumper stickers for your shoes.

Amazing modern dollhouses.

Cute cloud cookies.

A Central Park proposal.

Beautiful and authentic family photos.

This messenger bag is on my spring wish list.

There's a new documentary about Missed Connections!

Plus, five Cup of Jo posts you may have missed:
* Girl crush.
* British stamps.
* Side braids.
* A day in the life of Abbey Road.
* A bicycle built for two.

(Photos by Brookelyn Photography)

Vermont wedding: Rehearsal dinner

My dear readers, this spring, I'm excited to feature few lovely, simple weddings of my friends. First up was Billy and Fanny's city hall wedding, and now I'd love to share Gemma and Andy's amazing Vermont wedding. Here's their rehearsal dinner...

The night before their wedding, the couple hosted a BBQ at South Pond in Vermont. "I grew up swimming there," Gemma says, "so I was excited that people swam!" Badminton was also set up in the field nearby.

After a refreshing dip, guests enjoyed chicken, ribs and sides from the local barbecue restaurant Top of the Hill Grill, followed by pies for dessert from Amy's Bakery. (Yum.)

The picnic tables were decorated with vintage floral tablecloths from the 1950's that Gemma had thrifted. And don't you love the wildflowers in Mason jars? Such a pretty touch!

Tomorrow, I'll post about their wedding day... (Congratulations, Gemma and Andy!) xoxo

(Photos by Anna Robin)

Please Give

Last night, Alex was working late, so I took myself to see the new movie Please Give. It was really entertaining, and the female characters were hilarious, nutty and perfectly drawn. (Plus, Catherine Keener with her raspy voice is one of my all-time girl crushes.) I'd highly recommend it!

Daydreaming

My sweets, today has become unexpectedly busy, but I wanted to say hello! Wishing we could all be hanging out on a boat, reading books and wearing oversized glasses right about now.

(Photo via Little Reminders of Love)

Have a yummy weekend.

My darling readers, what are you doing this weekend? Alex and I having a few friends over for games and chili, made from our favorite recipe. I'm also secretly getting psyched for The Bachelorette, which premieres a week from Monday. (I know.) Have a wonderful weekend, my lovelies, and meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web...

Indoor swings.

Your own airplane suite? Little kids would love this.

Homemade Snickers bar.

Pretty whale mobile. (Thanks, Elizabeth)

Geometric goodness.

Wish list: Yellow sandals.

Gorgeous handkerchief save-the-date.

These chocolate letters would be perfect for typography nuts (or a dinner party surprise).

What a sweet Mother's day morning.

100% wildflower seed bombs grow anywhere.

A good argument for thick black eyeliner.

These are embroidered? Crikey.

The new Apartment Therapy book is sooo good.

Do cute sweatpants exist? Yes, they're called track pants.

On that note, I'm loving these J. Crew "easy pants."

Remember Gemma and Andy's wedding? Here's their awesome house.

I was honored to do a little interview for Let's Go Ride a Bike. xo

Attention, fashionistas: My friends are giving away these amazing shoes! Enter here.

Plus, five Cup of Jo posts you may have missed:
* American style inspiration.
* NYC rooftop houses.
* Cute families.
* Rain blanket.
* My parents were awesome.

(Photo by Carl Monus)

Airbnb

Alex and I often rent houses when we go on vacation. It's fun to meet the homeowners, you instantly feel like a local, and rentals are typically more budget-friendly than hotels. We usually find places through HomeAway or vrbo, but I just discovered the vacation rental website airbnb, and I'm officially obsessed. I've spent an embarrassing amount of time lately browsing through their listings and daydreaming about future trips. I'm especially loving the majestic homes in the Hudson Valley, maybe for a little family getaway this summer!

(Thanks, Yolanda)

Have a goofy weekend.

My darlings, what are your plans for the weekend? Alex and I are squeezing in some final pre-parenthood socializing, including watching the sunset from our friends' roof deck and going out for cheap pastas. We're also putting the finishing touches on the nursery. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and, meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web...

This spring is for tomboys. And that includes beers.

Shit my kids ruined made me laugh (and hide the pens).

Love the idea of a TV cozy.

A Claire Huxtable paper doll!

Alyson's beautiful wedding invitations.

What a cute raincoat.

Random tip: I've been wearing the Nars Multiple stick lately and love it. (I have the Cannes color, and my friend swears by Orgasm.)

Build your own chocolate bar!

Chalkboard pendant light.

Sweet mama moment.

Vintage polka-dot dress.

I literally gasped when I saw the watercolor business cards that Jordan made. Aren't they fantastic?

Sheepskin rugs in nurseries.

These would be pretty beach cover-ups.

A reflective vest for bikers. And a cute bike poster.

Plus, five Cup of Jo posts you may have missed:
* Sea salt brownies.
* The Peter Pans of Broadway.
* Balloon canopy.
* Elle shoe diaries.
* Hot-air balloon ride.

(Photo by Sara)

Guest Post: Summer Cycles

Here are a few dreamy vintage rides for exploring the countryside this summer...

The lovely Vespa Ape Calessino, a popular Mediterranean runabout from the '50s, would be ideal.

Piaggio recently announced a new all-electric version of the Ape Calessino (sadly, it's not available in the US).

-- By Rachel from Handmade Charlotte

Inspired by Iceland

Inspired by Iceland is a new project by the Icelandic government that encourages people to travel to Iceland and not be too scared of volcanos. Don't you love this video that they made? The filming is incredible, and, oh, those glaciers! (Thanks, Harpa)

Guest Post: Magical Bubble Photos

When I came across these photos by Romain Laurent, I let out an audible *gasp." I wonder how he was able to capture such a magical moment? What are your thoughts?

-- By Rachel from Black Eiffel

Guest Post: Mini things for mini people...

...that i'd totally wear in grown-up sizes...

{left to right, top to bottom: roxy little girls romper, smallable striped tee, j.crew girls dress, giga & zaza shoes, j.crew boy's tie, and trumpette metallic mocs}

-- By Joy from Oh Joy and Oh Joy Eats

Wedding menus

Chelsea (of Frolic fame) has the best DIY wedding ideas, which she has been sharing on Project Wedding. She just wrote about how to make your own wedding paper goods, using stamps and a white pen. How simple and pretty do these look? (I love that fork stamp!)

Napping adventures

As her maternity-leave hobby, new mom Adele photographs her baby daughter Mila napping. Oh, the adventures she has!

(Thanks, Liz)