Maid of Honor

c/o Pinterest

My best friend is getting married in TWO DAYS! I still can't believe how quickly time passes. It seems like just yesterday that we were planning our bachelorette party, and now she's almost officially Mrs. Clark :)

I've never been in a wedding before, much less a maid of honor. I don't have siblings, but I consider her my sister. This truly is an honor for me to a part of such a special day in someone's life. Although I'm extremely nervous about walking down the aisle, giving a speech, and helping her with anything she may need, I'm also really proud of her. She's overcome a lot of obstacles over the past few years, and she's grown into such an inspiring woman. I may be slightly older in years, but I look up to her. She has a fearlessness that I admire, and I hope to one day grab life by the horns and just go for it. What that is I don't quite know yet, but when I do, I hope I can lose all fear and doubt and throw myself into something like she does. You only live once!

I'm taking a few days off to enjoy her beautiful wedding, but I will be back next week :)



♥ Noelle

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Casual Weekend

Wearing: Express portofino shirt, Target shorts, Sole Society heels, J Crew Factory necklace, Kate Spade bag

I've seen this look on countless bloggers this Summer. Denim shorts or cut-offs, a simple top, and strappy sandals. Now that I'm putting my Sole Society beauties to good use, I thought I'd try to recreate the popular blogger uniform. Other than a trip to the craft store to buy more wedding décor, my fiancé and I took the opportunity to simply relax this weekend. It was much needed!

I hope you all had a relaxing weekend too!

♥ Noelle

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Shoes

Just a quick post for today! I wanted to show you girls some new shoes I got from Nordstrom last week. The booties were part of the anniversary sale, while the strappy heels (although a good price already) were not. A pair for Summer, and a pair for Fall. Both equally cute!

Halogen Katrina Bootie (regular price)

Sole Society Gianna Sandal


While we are on the topic of shoes, here are a few more pairs that look enticing:

Sole Society Anneke Pump

Sam Edelman Sutton Sandal

J Crew Everly Pumps

Ann Taylor Laddy Flats

Have a great weekend!

♥ Noelle


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The Skirt That Got Away

Wearing: Nordstrom blazer, Marshall's tank, Loft skirt (check stores), Nine West pumps, Kate Spade bag, Stella & Dot bracelet, Target necklace

A few months back, I fell in love with a flouncy white skirt from H&M. I stalled on buying it, and when I went back several weeks later after giving it much consideration, of course the pretty white skirt of my dreams was gone. How many times has that happened to you? So frustrating! I looked at several H&M locations, but it was nowhere to be found. You can imagine my delight when I went into Loft last week and saw this skirt hanging from the racks at the back of the store. Although not as full or flouncy as the one I missed out on, it was on sale for only $14.00! The reduced price tag solidified that I needed to snap it up before I made another mistake. It's great for Summer, but I can also picture myself wearing it with darker jewel tones and other neutrals come Fall. Moral of the story? Don't let special pieces get away, you might regret it!

♥ Noelle

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Pink Pleats

 Wearing: Loft sunwashed tee, Old Navy skirt (love this one), Kate Spade bag, Sole Society shoes, Loft belt, Sonya Renee "N" initial necklace

Aside from this gold sequin number, my pleated skirt tops the list of favorite closet pieces. I purchased it last year on mega sale, and I was seriously shocked that it came from Old Navy. I had to have it, despite the fact that it was two sizes too big. It was the perfect shade of hot fuchsia pink. I wore it a few times, but stopped when the elastic around the waist started to twist and bunch up. I couldn't bear to part ways, so it hung sadly in the back of my closet. I made a mental note to have it tailored, but time passed and I just forgot about it altogether. Well I finally had it fixed last week, and it's better than brand new. I'm often lazy about getting clothes tailored, but that's something I desperately need to change. The lady I go to is a miracle worker, so there's really no excuse. It's so worth it!

Oh, and I also finally found my pair of strappy sandals. Nordstrom never fails. 

I hope you had a great weekend!

♥ Noelle

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What I've Been Reading {July 2013}

Happy August! I can't believe how fast time flies, my best friend's wedding is in two weeks! I'm really excited about all of the fun events coming up this month, and I hope you all have something special planned too.

I am happy to be back for this month's question (I wasn't able to participate last month). The question comes from Mehreen, and it's one of my favorite topics: What are your top ten favorite lip products?

It's so difficult for a lip product junkie like myself to narrow it down to ten favorites, but this actually forced me to clean out my vanity and it feels great to have more organization. I grouped things by category for you. If you have any questions on specific products, feel free to ask.

Lipsticks

{from left to right}

1. M.A.C. lustre in See Sheer

2. M.A.C. creamsheen in Peach Blossom

3. M.A.C. Lustre in Viva Glam V

4. M.A.C. creamsheen in Shy Girl

5. Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya

6. YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in #6 

Lipgloss

7. Buxom lip cream in White Russian

8. NYX butter gloss (this shade is in Apple Strudel, but the formula is what tops my list)

9. Revlon colorburst gloss in Pink Ice

 Balms/Conditioners

10. Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey. If I could only own one lip balm, this would be it. It really helps dryness.

So tell me, what are your favorite lip products? Do we share a favorite, is there one I have to try?

• Alison*Elle - Alison is obsessed with embellished dresses for summer weddings
• Beautygirl24 - Noelle attended her beautiful bridal shower
• Ella Pretty - Ella's picked up some wardrobe staples and designer dupes
• Lindsay J Everyday - Lindsay can't get enough of these recipes
• Love, Lipstick & Pearls - Kristen shared her Recent Purchases from those late night feedings!
• Schnelle Couture -  Danielle talks about all of her favorite summer beauty products.
• Sequins and Stilettos - Skylette does black and white in a cotton skirt
• The Currently Obsessed - Mehreen is having a blog sale! Tiffany, Michael Kors and Sydney Evans oh my!

Have a great weekend!

♥ Noelle

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