2.18.2013

My fiance and I celebrated seven years together on Saturday. We consider Valentine's day to be our anniversary, because we first met on a blind date February 15th, the day after we were supposed to meet. I was 18, and my girlfriends were more important to me then a silly boy so I told him that I was celebrating V-Day with my girls that year. He still gives me a hard time for it to this day! We celebrated this year by going low key. He took me to our favorite Italian restaurant, and I broke my diet for the night ;) It was totally worth it!





Blouse - F21 (old) (Similar)
Skirt - J Crew Factory (pretty)
Pumps - Nine West
Bag - Chanel
Necklace - Kate Spade
Watch - Fossil



Our best friend's dog Chloe is living with us for a while. Luckily, the complex we live in allows pets, and there are a ton of dogs running around everywhere! The bear (as I call her) fits right in the neighborhood. In fact, there's a chubby bulldog I'd like her to meet :)

♥ Noelle

2.14.2013


The title of this post made me laugh out loud a little bit. Wedding dresses AND bathroom decor! Look at me, I'm all grown up aren't I?

Things have been busy busy around here. All centered around wedding planning and trying to get our condo in order. I try to remind myself on a daily basis to simply enjoy the process of it all, and not focus so much on the eventual outcome. This is proving to be a difficult task.

I finally ordered my wedding dress though, and I couldn't be more relieved! And happy! I can't say (or show) much on here because so many people I know now read my blog. I will say this: It met all of my criteria. Strapless, sweetheart neckline, and very romantic for our day on the beach.

"The dress" is somewhere amongst the swaths of chiffon and lace. You can't actually see it in this picture though, so no need to guess! Aren't they beautiful? Like delicate swans :)


My next task has been finding a little white dress to wear to my joint bachelorette party. Yup, I said joint because my best friend and I are both getting married, almost exactly one month apart! Crazy? Yes. Crazy fun.
I ordered this dress from Zara yesterday, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it actually fits. If not, I will return and keep looking. But I'll keep you guys posted. I love the jacquard fabric, and of course, the color is right.

I love the overall feminine shape. It also has little cut-outs on the sides, which vamp up the dress.


As far as home decor, I am choosing to focus on one room at a time. I decided to tackle our two bathrooms first because I figured they were the easiest!

Our guest bathroom has a beach or Hawaiian look to it.
The turquoise vase is from Target, and I can't wait to put some beautiful white flowers in it. The piece of coral is from TJ-Maxx.



Our master bathroom has shades of champagne and cream.
I love our shower curtain and soft, soft rug. Both from Target.

I loved the turquoise vase so much that I went back for the pretty champagne/blush color and it's perfect in our bathroom. Again, it screams for some gorgeous flowers! Maybe I'll get some today since it is Valentine's :)



Everything is a work in progress so if you have any suggestions feel free to comment. I'm a novice at home decor.
♥ Noelle

2.11.2013





Blazer - Gibson
Blouse - Target (check stores)
Necklace - Derng
Watch - Fossil
 
 
 
I decided to break up the monotony of dark Winter colors with Spring-like hues. At this time each year, I start itching for softer, more feminine shades. The gray blazer and ruffled blouse became a great backdrop for my pave necklace. What's more girly than rose gold sparkle?
 
♥ Noelle


2.07.2013

Spring is right around the corner, which means my little shopping radar has been turned on to high! That doesn't mean I can go on a crazy spending spree (this bride-to-be is on a budget) but it does mean that I can at least look!  Here are some pieces that I'm dying to slowly add into my wardobe. Oh, and a couple of these would be great for Valentine's Day :)



Sleek Wallet



Draped Jacket




Pave Jewels





Bows



I've actually been wearing bows a ton lately!




What are you currently craving?

♥ Noelle