Southerners always have sweet tea at our get-togethers and while fried chicken isn’t a necessity—it does taste good hot or cold (HA!) making it perfect for picnics. I also love serving the expected southern appetizers: fried green tomatoes and deviled eggs—but I like unique variations for them, like shrimp & bacon whipped into the deviled eggs or a fancy remoulade sauce for the tomatoes. What cook-out would be complete without homemade pecan pie…this is southern dessert staple and even tastier if you can find a recipe that incorporates whisky! What are your plans this Labor Day Weekend? It’s the official last day of summer, so I’ll be traveling up to Napa for some wine tasting and later, possibly camping in the Redwood Forests too!

Sweet Tea, Fried Green Tomatoes, Green Beans, Fried Chicken, Pecan Pie, Deviled Eggs

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Lea Michelehas fully embodied old Hollywood glamour.  I cannot stress enough how in love I am with her ensemble!  I love a mermaid silhouette,  anything with ruffles, and the necklace is supreme (very intricate and vintage inspired).  Lea’s nail polish and eyeliner was a rich shade of navy and her tresses were simply tousled which rounded out her complete look.  This Oscar de la Renta gown is my favorite of the entire evening!

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Jayma Mays wore a simple yet gorgeously understated gown from Burberry. While I don’t think I would have selected this sleek design for the Emmy’s, I feel this would actually make for a beautiful wedding gown! Imagine it in a soft shade of white with diamond accents sewn throughout the bust and scattered amongst the cascading fabric. This is a beautifully designed gown.

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Looking to incorporate this hot fall color trend into your wardrobe? I’ve rounded up my favorite navy-hued items from this season for you…which is your fav?

• POPPY STONE DROP EARRINGS, Coach $98
• Easy Rider Date Clutch, Rebecca Minkoff $398
• Navy Trousers, Balenciaga $105
• Boyfriend Blazer, American Eagle $70
• Navy Shift Dress, DVF $273
• Russian Navy Nail POlish, OPI $8
• Pop Rocks Cluster Ring, Kate Spade $100
• Navy cut-out platform shoes, Dorothy Perkins $42
• Oxford Style Boot, dolce vita $199
• Triangle Cut Out Tank, Orphan Age $93

• Sequin Cardigan $60
• Sequin Leather Jacket $75
• Sequin Scarf $70
• Black Flowered Sequin Skirt $79
• Pleated Sequin Skirt $50
• Sequin Long-Strapped Bag $34
• Sequin Sleeved Tee $50
• Sequin Tunic $59
• Gold Sequin Heel $70
• Sequin Tennis Shoe $88
• Sequin Camo Tank $80
• Animal Print Sequin Tank $99
• Black Sequin Heel $90

• White Ruched Peep Toe Heel $995
• Diamond Accented White Peep Toe Heel $145
• Light Blue Peep Toe Heel $151
• White Flowered Peep Toe Heel $78
• White Sling Back Peep Toe Heel $298
• Nude Simple Heel $735
• Nude Peep Toe Heel $895
• White Bow Peep Toe Heel $219

• Balloon-Sleeve Silk Blouse $49
• Twist Neck Shell $49.50
• Washed Corduroy Blazer $78
• Silk and Cashmere Cardigan $195
• Marissa Sequin Dress $135
• Emerald Chiffon Dress with Sheer Panel $1,290

• Minx Sandal $459
• Ruby Platform Sandal $90
• Suede Platform Pump $89
• Ruby Leather Handbag $2,049
• Emerald Green Leather Handbag $400

• Sequin harem pant $650
• Zip leather gloves $98
• Leopard patent belt $39.50
• Bayberry flouncette blouse $98
• Sequin sonnet mini $358

1. Kattie $25
2. Post $80
3. Mixitup $40
4. Fluffy $30
5. Jasmina $25
6. Dagmar $90

• Animal print silk scarf, Aspinal of London $80
• Snake print sheath dress, Karen Millen $200
• Petite abstract animal Print dress, Precis Petite $70
• Leopard and gold bangle, ShopTwigs $48
• Animal print ballet flats, Made $211
• Franny animal-print PVC tote, Marc by Marc Jacobs $330
• Happy PM printed bag, Lanvin $1,775