Engaging Dresses

So far my favorite is the Loverly Dress from Anthropologie. First of all the dress has the word "Love" in it (too perfect), I love the simplicity of the dress and the pop of the green ribbon. Now if I can just find it in the store to try on...

The Featherwing Dress from Anthropologie is equally adorable and the bright berry color is right up my alley.

The Waterleaf Dress is a lovely shade of blue which would help make my blue eyes really stand out. However, the deep navy blue sash is my favorite addition to this dress.

I wish, wish, wish that JCrew would carry a couple of the dresses they offer online, in the store. This Lydia Cotton Candy Dress is exactly what I am looking for. Plus it is yellow, which in case you haven't already noticed is my favorite color. However, as my good friend Lindsay Avery pointed out, it would most likely be too long on my short legs and would need some alterations, which takes time, and unfortunately I do not have much of that left before Sunday.

I love Theory's Alisse Air Dress because it is a dress I think I could have in my closet for years and years, and would still be cute and stylish no matter what event I wore it to. But I think the colors wouldn't really stand out in pictures and I want something a little more fun.

Trovata's Florence Belted Sweater Dress is definitely more in line for what I was thinking would be perfect for the photos. I love the purple color and the green belt adds a touch of preppiness that I have been envisioning all along for our pictures. As an added bonus, the style of this dress is available in tons of stores and in various colors, so I don't have to spend a millions to look like a million bucks.

So what do you think? What are your favorites? Absolute No-No's? I still have a few days to lock in a look!

Gossip, Mafia, Runway...Scandalicious

Oh my, after the gym tonight I have some serious TV watching ahead of me. Gossip Girl, Project Runway and Cashmere Mafia. Lots of great clothes, fantastic people and New York scenery! Can't wait! Don't forget to set your Tivo's!

Just an update to my earlier post about the YSL black and gold dress I was lusting for after the pilot episode of Cashmere Mafia. I finally found a picture although it isn't full length, you can still appreciate the beauty of it.




Fabulous!

Wino Wednesday

The other night, Elon and I were trying to find the perfect wine to go with our balsamic salmon we were having for dinner. We both wanted either a Syrah or a Zinfandel, as we thought the flavor would really compliment the salmon. While looking in the Syrah section we found the J Lohr Valdiguie Wildflower. Elon loves the J Lohr Cab so we thought, why not?

Interesting, is the best way I can describe this wine. To us it seemed VERY young and very tart. Now I use tart loosely because it was still tasty, but not like anything I have experienced before. It says to serve the wine slightly chilled which could have been part of the problem as we served it at room temperature. It was fruity and a lovely shade of red with nice legs but to me it resembled a cross Pinot Noir and a Cabernet which was NOT the taste we were going for. The good thing is that it didn't over power our dinner, which could make it a good red for any dinner table.

I don't think I will purchase this wine again, but not because it was bad, it just was not my style. If anyone else has tried this I would love to hear your take!

Wedding Inspiration

The ever crafty, and oh so creative Darci over at With This Ring, had me smiling from cheek to cheek at the inspiration board she created for her cousin and maid-of-honor. You would have thought I had personally emailed Miss (soon to be Mrs) Darci and asked her to create one for me.

I love the use of colors (yellow & pink), the macaroons, the yellow shoes, and the vase of flowers with fruit (all ideas I have been thinking about for my own wedding). This little board of hers has me all excited for my upcoming nuptials and has me putting all my thoughts into action.

Head on over to her blog, for more fabulous wedding ideas! And if you have any great wedding ideas, please share!

Berry Good Blush

My mom and I are always on the hunt for the latest and greatest makeup options for our fair skin. Well, my mom is quite a fan of QVC, and was lucky enough to view the introduction to the Laura Geller Blush - N - Brighten in Berry. She picked up her phone, and ordered one for herself and one for my sister.

While I was in Seattle for the holidays, I tried it out and I must say that I am hooked! It gives your cheeks the most natural, pretty, pink glow to them, and the color lasts all day! I tried to "trick" my mom into letting me take it back to LA with me, but she also loves it and there was no way that was gonna happen. I rushed to my local Sephora and was saddened to hear that they didn't carry Laura Geller products in the store, but they were available online.

There are five different color options to fit any skin tone and trust me when I say, this is one product you won't want to leave home without.

Forever Frugal Friday

I am always very hesitant to buy cheap shoes because often times, I end up paying for it with a lot of pain. However, these Tropez Riding Boots are just too cute, and too perfect of a price to pass up. I have been on the hunt for affordable flat brown boots to wear with dresses and jeans, and I think these puppies fit the bill (literally) just right.


If you want something a little flashier for your Friday night, these Shelley Heel Pumps would looks so cute with a black dress and black tights or a tunic with black leggings. I love the crisscross straps and the touch of gold. I am not sure what the comfort level is, but the micro suede has to be more comfortable than leather I would imagine.

Whether you feel like riding up to the bar in the Tropez Boots or shimming around the dance floor in the Shelley Pumps, you'll look like a million bucks.

Perfectly Pink Pout

I have found it! Bobbi Brown's 'Pink Raspberry' Glitter Lip Gloss is the perfect pink lip gloss for spring and summer. It is much sheerer than it looks in the tube, but when applied to your lips is the perfect pink to draw attention to your pout.