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If you haven’t yet heard of Ebay’s new curator collections (aka #FollowItFindIt), you must pop on over to see what’s new! Yours truly was invited to be a curator, and it has been so much fun scouring eBay for fabulous finds. Here are a few of my fave pieces that are on my recent must have list: sparkly baubles like a cocktail ring and J.Crew necklace, menagerie drawings for the wall, a gold etagere, a hand painted cocktail tray and champagne coupes! Le sigh. Everything a lady needs to glam up her home, wardrobe, and happy hour.

To find all these goodies on eBay and view more of my finds, click here to see and follow all of my collections!

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*eBay collections curated as part of my collaboration with eBay. #FollowItFindIt

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After the whirlwind of wedding planning, I'm finally having a chance to catch up and share with you images from our Secrets of a Stylist workshops that took place during the spring. First up is our early spring workshop where we chose cool tones of blue, aqua, teal, and green. Natalie of A Good Affair Design is responsible for all the gorgeous details! I'm kind of obsessed with the huge branches in the center of the table. Say what??? The stationery is by MaeMae Paperie and the dresses are from Blush Bridal Couture. The images are a compilation from our workshop attendees: Gorete Ferreira // Caroline Cate // Brian LaBrada // Kamee June // Katie Jackson // Scott O'Malley // Rebecca Diebolt // Caitlin Turner // Monica Wang // Caroline Yoon

To find out more about attending our workshops, head here or email style@summerwatkins.com. We have a few spots open for our next date next week, so hurry! We also have dates in September and October!

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Stylist: Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings // Shot at workshop: Secrets of a Stylist // Dress: Blush Bridal Couture // Flowers and Design: A Good Affair Design // Makeup: Melina Ruiz and Amy Clarke // Hair: Dianna Lopez // Rentals: Storied Rentals // Stationery: Megan Gonzalez of MaeMae Paperie // Cakes: Andrea Boudewijn of Superfine Bakery

To say we’re obsessed is an understatement. Of course I knew you’d love these gems, but if you’re like me, the first question is always, how much? Because great style is sometimes so dang pricey. But for a statement piece, these baubles aren’t as much as I thought they’d be–good news! They’re a bit of a splurge, but perfect for a birthday gift for yourself. Or for your bestie, if she’s lucky enough. Loren Hope Jewelry–I see one of these beauties in my very near future!

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We saved the ultimate post for our wedding today. I’m currently walking down the aisle at Sunstone Villa, so we thought what better way to give you a sneak peek than to share with you an event that recently took place their. Anna Rice and Heather Saarloos of Style Deconstructed designed a 40th birthday party at the Villa this winter and invited girlfriends over for a sumptuous feast and a glamorous setting. Sunstone is one of those places that is gorgeous in images, but is even more breathtaking to visit in person. You are immediately whisked to an different place and time. There is absolutely no place on earth like Sunstone and I could never ever in my wildest dreams imagined that I would get to be married at such a beautiful place.

Without further ado, here are some absolutely breathtaking images by the ever perfect Elizabeth Messina of Anna’s birthday party. It’s absolutely beyond!

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Vendors: Style & Design: Anna Rice and Heather Saarloos of Style Deconstructed // Photography: Elizabeth Messina // Catering: Succulent Cafe & Trading Company

The DRESS! The most important part of the day (well…almost!). As you know, my dress designer is Kirstie Kelly. She created a custom gown for me and the experience was so incredible, we are putting together a “making of the dress” for you to see. For now, here are a few more of her gowns:

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And a gal can’t go without a getaway dress. The ever so lovely Carol Hannah Whitfield made me the most perfect custom dress and I honestly can’t decide when to wear it because this puppy deserves a full moment of glory. You’re going to love it! Here’s some of her designs, just to give you a little sneak:

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