9.09.2012

Longing For Fall

9.09.2012

Blouse - Bellatrix (Similar) and I love this! Jeans - Old Navy, Scarf - Target, Flats - Ivanka Trump, Bracelet - F21, Midi Rings - Glamrocks designs, Nails - Essie Enuf is Enuf, Bag - Chanel Jumbo Flap



It seems as if every blogger I follow has swiftly made the transition from Summer to Fall. With the start of September and NYFW in full swing, I can't help but feel envious of those of you lovely ladies who can successfully pull off your new Fall attire. As I typed this yesterday, my house had the AC on blast, and when I stepped out into the day in this fabulous little blouse and scarf, I couldn't help but laugh. My fiance was decked out in flip flops and shorts! Me? I don't follow the weather too much around here. I'm the idiot sweating in the corner. But I must say, when I pulled my Chanel out of her box for the first time in months, I knew the trouble was worth it.

Cheers to Fall,
♥ Noelle
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9.06.2012

Love {Jewelry}

9.06.2012
I received so many sweet comments last week about my love bangle that I started to realize just how popular it is these days. Everywhere I go, I see this type of inscription. I even purchased this little necklace at Target:

Target
It isn't sold online, but if you enter your zip code, the search will bring up availability in your local store.

Other pretty options here, here, and the look for less!


Now I can't find the bangle that I own. I purchased two for myself and also one for my friend last year at Forever 21. But, there are so many great options!

Etsy


Love this! Etsy


I think the trend started with Sydney Evan:

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Link


Nothing can compare to the real thing, but it's always nice to find alternatives that don't cost much.


Etsy


Delicate and dainty. Perfect for days where you don't want to look too overdone or fussy, or perfect to mix in with larger statement pieces. And who doesn't love...love?

♥ Noelle
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9.04.2012

The mint necklace

9.04.2012


Top - Zara, Skirt - Halogen, Belt - J.Crew, Heels - Guess (old), Necklace - gifted by the lovely Lilly, Watch - Fossil



I am beyond OBSESSED with this unbelievable necklace that Lilly kindly sent to me. It's quite possibly the sweetest gift I've ever received. It amazes me how many wonderful people I've "met" through blogging. I think we all know each other's style pretty well, and this mint colored statement piece couldn't be any more "me". Definitely expect to see it often!

I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend!
♥ Noelle
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9.01.2012

What I've Been Reading {August 2012}

9.01.2012
This edition of monthly reads involves a question that every girl gets asked at some point in her life! "Please share a pic of your engagement ring and tell us the story behind it." I smiled when I read this, as it was September 13th last year when my fiance popped the question. It's almost the first year anniversary of our engagement! We are getting married September 21st, 2013.





He proposed when we went to vegas for my birthday. I had no clue. After 5 years of (mostly) blissful coupledom, I was quite comfortable with our relationship status. Of course, everyone around us started to get itchy, asking questions about when we were planning on finally making things official. I was getting itchy too.

Apparently, my friends and family are much better secret keepers then I had previously thought. I give them credit! Especially my best friend. We always promised each other that when the time came, we would "steer" our guys into the right direction. Meaning, we would help them go ring shopping! Who knows your taste better then your best girlfriend? Or guyfriend.

So everyone knew that he was planning on proposing and I had no clue. He proposed in the Mirage Casino, right after a fancy dinner in which I didn't eat much because I was in the midst of a panic attack. I know I've mentioned this before, but I suffer from terrible generalized anxiety. I've been struggling with it since I was a little kid. It was pretty severe last year, and when we were eating dinner that night, I had a full-blown melt down at the table. He rubbed my back and tried to relax me as we walked out of the restaurant and made our way to the garden area that stands in the center of the casino. He proposed to settle my nerves I guess :)

It was beautiful. Totally ridiculous in some ways, and definitely a bit awkward. I always envisioned we would be alone. Instead, we had a huge crowd around us as he got down on one knee. I was shaking. He was tearing up. Strangers oohed and ahhed.

It was perfect :)

So...I'm looking forward to reading everyone's story! If you are engaged or married, feel free to share your story in the comments below!


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♥ Noelle
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