Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. Having just thrown her daughter's third birthday, Darcy shares the original — and sweet! — way she planned the entire party around the birthday girl's favorite color. In our house, birthdays are not only a celebration, but also a fun activity for us to Read more

Pastel hues are a regular favorite of Spring wardrobes, but this particular shade of light purple is soft enough to emphasize a sweet, feminine sensibility and cool enough to balance edgier add-ons for a surprise twist. We've been enamored with all things lilac-infused since spotting it float down the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Adam, Boy and Girl by Band of Outsiders, Jenni Kayne, and more. From Read more

When canvassing the Spring '12 runways, it can be tough to pinpoint the most complementary and standout hues, especially when you also take into account that most of us are not flaunting supermodel body types. We're not going to let that stop us from wearing the prettiest, brightest, and most flattering shades for our shapes. We've culled the most universally versatile and real-life wearable Read more

My mother just sold my childhood home (tear) and graciously offered to send me a gorgeous pair of silk Louis XV chairs as a sort of souvenir from the house. The only problem is that they are purple. My mother is what you'd call "a purple person" — everything from her golf balls to her extensive cashmere sweater collection to her dining room walls are all some shade of the color. Me, on the Read more

We first professed our love for newcomer Lindsey Wixson during New York Fashion Week. The Kansas-born, 16-year-old model has a lot to rave about — the most adorable pouty lips being number one. She's in Purple magazine's latest Fall/Winter issue, modeling behind the lens of Olivier Zahm. As I was flipping through, I couldn't help but notice that she slightly resembles a young Angelina Jolie; Read more

I'm surprised purple majesty doesn't turn up on more red carpets. The color of royalty — and creativity — is both beautiful and unique. Several screen sensations decided to don my favorite color and the results were just lovely. Dana Delaney chose a beaded bodice Basil Soda Couture gown in a rich dark grape, while others flirted with higher hemlines, floral details, and plunging necklines. Read more

It's time to celebrate the most romantic season of the year with our first featured wedding! Each week we will be sharing an inspiring real wedding with insight from the bride on everything from the decor details to the honeymoon plans, as well as lots of gorgeous photos from the big day. Pin your favorites to take part in our Pinterest contest — you could win a romantic getaway! Kicking off Read more

Warm weather is here, and with it, the inevitable cravings for ice cream and other frozen treats. Sure, a scoop of organic sorbet could do the trick, but sometimes nothing beats a bite of chilly nostalgia best enjoyed on sweltering days at the community pool. If the tinkling tunes of the ice cream truck don't grace your neighborhood nearly enough, we've rounded up 11 iconic frozen novelties that Read more

The stars came out in Las Vegas for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand tonight. Hosts Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell kicked off the white carpet with a Jean Paul Gaultier-clad Miley Cyrus following closely behind. Nominee Taylor Swift wore red Elie Saab for the musical event, and presenter Julianne Hough chose a short Kaufman Franco dress. Alicia Keys, in long-sleeved Azzedine Alaia, Read more

For Spring 2012, designers dipped their collections into every shade and vibrancy of the Roy G. Biv spectrum. Simply put, it's all about placing your favorite colors on blast. From ladylike pastel pinks at Rochas and powdery floral blues at Erdem, to electric greens at Jean-Paul Gaultier and soft lemon iterations spotted at Jason Wu, it's safe to say where there's color, there's a way to wear it. Read more