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I am leaving to attend Joy Thigpen's Styling workshop at the Inn at Serenbe in Georgia. Can't wait to meet Joy and have 3 days of non-stop inspiration! Photo and styling by Robin Zachary using Martha Stewart microbeads and velvet ribbon from Anthropologie.

It Wasn't a White Christmas Here

I'm not a fan of snow, yet it goes along with the holiday. Here in New York City the beauty of pure white snow is lost if you don't catch a glimpse of it before it quickly turns to slush. However, I love the snowflake motif and luckily stumbled onto this box of laser-cut wooden snowflake ornaments by Roost at Anthropologie. Looks like they might be all sold out by now, but found a larger set for sale at Amazon and a site called Home Remedy. You could paint and decorate them or hang them on your tree as is. I enclosed a single snowflake in each of my holiday cards. Photography and styling by Robin Zachary.

Peaceful Holiday Wishes

I'm ready to see 2012 go. I wish for a peaceful, quiet holiday with only good news for my family, the country and the world. Photography and styling by Robin Zachary.

Tangerine Wedding for Indira Collection

I'm so pleased that the Indira Collection has finally launched and I can tell you all about designing the wedding reception decor for their fashion shoot. You may have read my original post from right after the shoot. See it here. Indira is a new concept in bridal party attire and decor planning. See their feature on Style Me Pretty. Carrie called me less than one week before the shoot and a day before Bridal Market was about to begin. She said something about 12 models and kids and group shots and single shots and I thought, "wow! That's adventurous!" I found myself agreeing to do it and I'm so glad I did. She wanted a candy table feel with the color tangerine. I went to work planning and sourcing all the containers, candy, cupcakes and even made the little orange flags and napkins in literally 4 days with help of some trusty assistants and Carrie and Ajay too.

A monochromatic wedding really makes an impact and I love how it turned out. See Indira Collection's website with 111 color options for all the attire, accessories and details (like ring bearer pillows and flower girl baskets) you see in these photos. The items on the tables are not part of the offerings and were designed and styled by me (Robin Zachary). Photography by Terry Doyle. 

Douglas Hannant Fall 2013

A stunning show from Douglas Hannant at the Plaza Hotel revealed dramatic sculptural shapes and body-hugging silhouettes. More photos to come soon as Bridal Market is still underway!

I Loved Styling this Food Shoot for Wine Spectator

I styled this over a year ago, but it's still one of my favorite shoots. I'm in love with the whitewashed wood, white handmade ceramics and muted blues and gray. It still looks fresh to me. You can read my original post here from when it appeared in Wine Spectator with some behind-the-scenes shots from the shoot. Styling by Robin Zachary. Photography by Jennifer Levy. Food Styling by Jamie King.

Blushing Bridal Gowns

Pink is so romantic! This story called "First Blush" is in the September/October issue of Bridal Guide and was so much fun to work on. We had a 3 ring circus going on with balloons, cotton candy, kids, cupcakes and even my puppy Casey, who quietly snuggled up on some dresses. Pink accents—like a sash on the above gown from Jasmine with jewelry from Elva Fields or pink shoes from White by Vera Wang with the Kenneth Winston dress below—are a nice touch.

If you feel like wearing all pink, surround yourself in the frothy tulle gowns below from Liz Fields and Sophia Tolli and pink veil from Cheryl King Couture.
Above is a page from the magazine with a cute short dress from Mary's Bridal with a hot pink python clutch from Robyn Brooks and my fave butterfly shoes from Aruna Seth. All photos by Terry Doyle. Styling by Robin Zachary. Dresses from top: Jasmine, Kenneth Winston, Liz Fields, Sophia Tolli, Mary's Bridal. Shoes: White by Vera Wang, Aruna Seth. Jewelry from top: Elva Fields, Anzie, Melania Timepieces and Jewelry, Ti Adoro, Swarovski, Anna Belagio, Vera Wang Love. Headpiece bottom shot: Tessa Kim.

People's Pops on The Highline

There's nothing more refreshing than a People's Pop. Loaded with fruity goodness and a burst of an unexpected herbal infusion, it's a definite must have when we visit The Highline. 

Styled Fashion Shoot for Bridal Guide

My issue of Bridal Guide Magazine is on the newsstands! For most of February, March, April and May I filled in for their fashion editor Naima, while she was on maternity leave. You may or may not remember that I was the Creative Director at BG for quite a few years. It was great to be back in a totally different role, working with Diane and the gang. I've been covering the Tabletop market and styling the Home shoots as a contributor for the last few years, but let's just say I had a blast being on staff again. I had loads of fun going to fashion shows and jewelry previews, and styling the shoots. 

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the "Modern Love" story in the Sept/Oct 2012 issue of Bridal Guide. The theme of the shoot is sleek and simple, modern dresses. We shot at the James Hotel in Soho with photographer Jennifer Robbins. Doesn't Alexandra the model looks a lot like Anne Hathaway? It was so great to work with Mary Cate who's got my old job art directing and doing an amazing job. For dress and accessory credits, see below.

All photos by Jennifer Robbins. Styling by Robin Zachary. On Her-Dresses from top: Theia, Legends by Romona Keveza, Eden, Kirstie Kelly. Shoes: Menbur. Hats: Sherrel's. On Him-Suits from top: Allure Men, Black by Vera Wang. Shirts and ties: Thomas Pink. Hat: Stetson. Shoes: Kenneth Cole New York.

Scenes from Bridal Market

In a mere matter of days, I'm going to start posting some of my work from my fashion editor stint at Bridal Guide. In the meantime, here's a few of my favorite looks from April's Bridal Market off the old blackberry camera {translation=not so good} but you get the point. I kind of like the blurred artistic effect, nevertheless I vowed to get an iphone before next bridal market in October. These looks are just starting to be available now and I'm really excited about the new trends and the stories I produced for Bridal Guide. More to come soon!