Blue-greens + Lace

Tank: J. Crew (Similar), Cardigan - Halogen, Skirt - Francesca's Collections (Similar and super pretty), Shoes - Nordstrom Rack (old), Bag - MNG Mango (old), Necklaces - H&M (Similar) and Baublebar

Nothing ground-breaking here kids, just an outfit I wore to dinner with the boy and some friends Friday night. We went to a Mexican restaurant, and it was pure heaven.

I hope you aren't sick of seeing my turquoise bubble necklace! I wish it were still available at H&M, but with so many retailers selling these like hotcakes, I am certain you can (and already have) found similar versions spanning the price range.
The little cobalt pendant necklace I'm also wearing is from baublebar, and it's becoming my favorite online place to shop for jewelry (aside from Stella & Dot).
I think I need to reel myself in and step away from the computer! Sort of easier said than done when you're a blogger :)

*Case in Point* I'm lusting after this at the moment, but have yet to pull the trigger:

This Etsy designer makes gorgeous things!

♥ Noelle

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It's all in the details

c/o The Knot, Brides, and Pinterest

Just some inspirational wedding pictures I have saved on my computer right now. Notice a theme? Lots of ivory, flowers, lights, lanterns, and of course, the beach <3

We want a simple yet elegant touch, but with a modest budget in mind. Very romantic as well!

We set the date, and we found our location. Finally! Now the real planning can begin. I'm not going to document too much of it on here because: I don't want to bore anyone, I'd like to keep some details private, and I don't want this to turn into a wedding blog. But I'll keep you updated with anything I think you might like to see! Sound good?

Happy Friday!

♥ Noelle

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Snake Charmer

Dress & Necklace - H&M (old, similar necklace here), Flats - Shoemint, Pouch used as clutch - Rebecca Minkoff (Similar and so versatile!),

Makeup used: Lipsticks in See Sheer (my all-time favorite) by MAC and Korres in Coral. I just layered them together. Eyeshadows by UD in Verve and Stray Dog. UD liner in Stray Dog as well. The rest of my face was kept simple. I just used MUFE Mat Velvet + foundation, Chanel Tan de Solei cream bronzer, Dior Amber Diamond highlighter, and Benefit They're Real mascara. Set it all with MUFE HD powder and UD setting spray.

This wasn't originally the dress I was planning to wear to a casual, outdoor wedding. I'm not sure why I changed my mind, but something told me it was time to break out the snakeprint! I mulled it over and made certain it would be appropriate for this particular wedding, and it luckily was. The wedding itself was breathtaking. It was humid and sticky all of last week, but finally on Saturday things turned around and it was breezy and dry. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it was the most beautiful wedding I've ever attended. I got so many wonderful ideas! It was difficult to stay in the moment during much of the ceremony, as I kept thinking about what my own wedding will be like next year.

♥ Noelle

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