Baking NAKED!

Just after a few year stint of wedding cakes becoming more and more intricate, blowing up on TV shows such as 'Cake Boss', and taking center stage at weddings such as Kaley Cuoco's (who can forget the Big Bang Theory's star's gravity-defying chandelier cake?), a new trend is taking shape thanks to originator Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar in New York.

The trend that I'm about to uncover? The Naked Cake! That's right. A cake that is baring all and leaving nothing to the imagination. Layers and layers of fruity and creamy fillings just waiting to be gobbled up are what lie before you on display. The idea behind this new fad may've come from the trending rustic theme becoming more and more popular where weddings take place outdoors, in barns, and are streamlined with burlap. The beauty of the cake lies in the way it is perfectly stacked and the colors and flavors that are used throughout.

Photo via Edible Art Cakes

Bakers now face a new challenge as they are not able to hide any mistakes with fondant or keep the cake from going stale with buttercream. The appeal is in the bareness and focus is more on flavor which can also be a great thing for bakers who enjoy their craft and guests who enjoy their food! Talk about natural beauty!

Photo via Anna Hardy

Photo via Cassidy Tuttle

Photo via 4 Eyes Photography

BUMmed OUT Bridesmaids!

I'm trying to write this article with no buns…I mean "puns"…intended,  but it's difficult to  write anything butt…haha. Seriously though, I like to think I'm as out-of-the-box as possible when it comes to weddings, but  this is one trend rearing (I can't help it) it's ugly head that I am not in   agreement with.

A while back I saw what I thought was a really cute picture taken by groomsmen who were on a beach, trousers down, and their titles on their boxer briefs. After looking at the picture, I thought it could be a little degrading towards the wedding itself. At the same time though, I felt it was probably unique to the personality of those in the group and would totally make for great memories and 8x10s!

Well, as we turn the other cheek so-to-speak, we are noticing a trend in the industry of bridesmaids' booties! Maybe they've felt as though they've gotten the ass-end of the deal for too long wearing those silly gowns! haha. Okay, I'll definitely stop now with the jokes especially because I don't think this is funny. 

I hope my opinion doesn't appear sexist since I thought the guys looked "cute" in their Fruit of the Loom, and I'm all for women's lib, BUTT (there I go again) I think it is so extremely tasteless and classless for these women to be baring their underwear and rears for one of the most special days of a girl's life. Cheeky? Not even. I don't think it's funny or attractive. I think it's disgraceful. In the day of Pinterest where so many neat bridesmaid photo ideas can be shared, this is one idea that I hope doesn't spread. 

Keep it clASSy, people! 

From Cabo with Love - Lauren Conrad's Bachelorette Party

From Laguna to the Hills to Cabo. Next stop will be the aisle for Lauren Conrad to say her “I Dos”, but before hitting the nuptials, she had an uber cute time with her besties on her Bachelorette Getaway in Cabo, and her pictures, as always, show why she is one of my favorite trendsetters!

Yes, I am proud to admit, I follow former 'Laguna Beach' and 'Hills' star "LC" on Instagram. How can you not? She posts some of the most amazing eye candy from cupcakes to flowers, and her whole entire history on the site is posted in the what appears to be the same filter - she's definitely great at her craft and has a keen eye for what looks good! 

So when I saw a picture of what appeared to be her at her Bachelorette Party/Getaway, I couldn't help but keep up-to-date on the happenings. She made it super easy too by creating a cute hashtag #donttellmrtell (her hubby-to-be is Mr. Tell). As usual, I was not disappointed as I tagged along for the trip.

From the darling pictures of her and her best friends Lo Bosworth, who you might remember from the reality shows also, and Jilly Hendrix playing in the water, or the bestie shot of the three of them facing the ocean with their backs to the camera, they played this trip up right! 

Really cute cookies were passed around, Lauren was sure to standout in her ginormous bow headband letting the world know she's the bride-to-be, and my personal favorite - a washable tattoo was placed on all the girls' wrists. Can you stand it?

This getaway before the nuptials was absolutely picture perfect! Next stop? The aisle where I see lots of handcrafted cuteness and jaw-dropping beauty!