Kristen Maxwell Cooper is immersed in all things wedding-related on a daily basis. As Editor-in-Chief of The Knot, she’s charged with overseeing inspiring content for brides-to-be, and has a front-row seat to the newest dress trends, decor ideas, planning tools, and more. Needless to say, we trust what this tastemaker has to say–and with the arrival of wedding season, we couldn’t think of a better time to pick her brain. Ahead, Kristen shares with us what she’s obsessed with right now, from the celebrity nuptials she’s looking forward to most to the travel destination that’s topping her bucket list.
The Bridal Fashion Trend That Makes Me Want to Get Married All Over Again: I’m a sucker for a veil, but I love the alternatives we’ve seen at past Bridal Fashion Weeks—whether it’s a lightweight cape or a wrap like the one at Monique Lhuillier. My twin sister just got engaged, so we’ll see if I can convince her to wear one!
The Wedding Decor Idea I am Going to Incorporate Into my Own Life: Pops of metallics. It’s a trend we don’t see going away and one I incorporated into my new apartment. It adds a bit of dimension and just feels fun!
Bridesmaid Trend I’m So Into: Velvet! Jenny Yoo did velvet bridesmaid dresses the past few seasons and they’re absolutely stunning.
Celeb Whose Bridal Look I Can’t Wait to See: J.Lo, of course! Isn’t that everybody’s answer?
Instagram Account I’m Obsessed With: Right now I can’t get enough of @somewherelately for two reasons: 1) Both Brooke and Meggan (the two women behind the account) have great style and consistently post shopping links—this is both good and bad for my online shopping addiction. 2) Meggan had a baby girl a few weeks before me and posts the cutest baby clothes. Essentially, I can shop for both myself and my daughter from one Instagram account.
Beauty Product I Can’t Live Without: My beauty routine is pretty minimal, but I can’t live without Chanel’s Longwear Concealer. I have dark circles, so I’ve tried every concealer out there. This one is the best.
Right Now I’m Binge-Watching: I just binged on Workin’ Moms on Netflix. The episodes are short but pack in so much humor and emotion. As a new mom who just returned to work from maternity leave, it really hit home.
Food I’m Loving: Sushi, now and always. My husband and I have been going to the same hole in the wall sushi restaurant called Cherin in NYC’s east village for 10 years. It’s our fave.
Podcast I’m Addicted To: When it comes to podcasts, the only one I’ve been consistently listening to is XOXO by The Knot. The true love stories will melt your heart.
Honeymoon Destination I’m Dying to Book a Trip To: The Amalfi Coast.
On My Reading List: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. I watched The Inventor on HBO and am fascinated by the story of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes.
Charity That Has My Heart: VOW, which works to end child marriage around the world. I admittedly didn’t know how many girls and young women this impacted until The Knot began partnering with VOW. Every girl deserves a childhood and it’s this organization’s mission to make sure they do.
What are your current favorite things? Tell us in the comments!
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