Style Theft

This Saturday was Danielle & Christian's Wedding at the Chatea Briand in Carle Place.  It was beautiful and Danielle looked like a total princess.

My dress was from Bebe and inspired by Sienna Miller in Matthew Williamson.  I really adore the olive green color and cross ruching.  Sienna rocked an awesome chunky belt, but since I couldn't I wore an edgy bronze necklace.  Check it out!

(on me: Bebe dress, H&M necklace)




















(Sienna in Matthew Williamson)

LOFT Blouse & Necklace Combo Two Ways

I love this blouse and necklace combo I bought at the LOFT during their 40% off sale.  Here they are styled two different ways.

"Office Appropriate" with Zara pants, F21 belt and Steve Madden nude pumps.

"Flirty & Feminine" with lace H&M shorts and Steve Madden oxford wedges.

Fab Find

I hate to call myself cheap, but I am.  I am very careful about what I buy, when I buy, etc.  And that's why I am so freaking excited about these new shoes.  About 4 months ago I spotted high high oxford type wedges at Zara and fell in love.  The only problem was they were $250, way over budget for shoes I really didn't need.  Shortly after I spotted the same Zara wedges on Cupcakes and Cashmere's blog, which I love.  The girls got great style.  So the shoes were back in my mind.  I took Roe to Zara to see if she thought they were worth it-- no.  To cut to the chase, I saw a very very similar pair at Steve Madden and snagged them as quick as I took a breath.  I am now in love.

8 Years of Bliss

Happy Anniversary Nick! I love you very much.

Dress Hunt

I'm kind of in a bind. I have two formal dresses for weddings that no longer zip over my bust, RATS!!!! @$*@%&*#%^*#W&%W*#&#% I

Would you ever consider renting a dress? I really love this Lela Rose, but alas, to purchase would cost me over a grand. Fortunately, Rent the Runway is a website to rent designer duds for a fraction of the cost. This dress, $150! It's like Cinderella to me though, you get to be the princess for the night and then in the morning POOF, gone. I don't think I'd do it. Do need dress ideas though.

Lela Rose on Renttherunway.com

How To Have The Perfect Saturday

Step 1)

Central Park, Boxed Wine, Fedoras, Ray Bans, Dave Matthews Band, Girlfriends

 

Juicy Couture

Ray Ban

Step 2)

Music!! Webster Hall, Good Old War, PBR's, Brother, Friends

Who Says You Can't Go Home??

I've been a bad, bad blogger lately...so sorry!

Via an awesome day dream I came up with an insane idea to buy my childhood home. See, my mom lives there alone, while my brother is away at school and my dad lives in an apartment in the same town. Because of this situation, and because my dad still pays for the house and is essentially the repair man, he wants to sell it. I have so many intense emotions even thinking about my childhood home being no more. It actually pains my heart, literally. The memories and years of love in that house are overwhelming. SO I thought me and Nick could possibly buy it?? Crazy, I know! But it's an amazing house. I am a city girl at heart, but I'm also a realist. I will never be able to own an apartment in the city, especially with kids. So many emotions!

I'll get to the good part-- decorating! Although my mom has fantastic taste, it’s not necessarily my taste. I've come up with a couple ideas, starting with the living room, which has a perfectly good maroon rug. Based off that, I've picked out several decor and furniture pieces. Enjoy!

Coral Chair from Pier 1

Floor Lamp from Pier 1

Bronze Chandelier from Z Gallerie

Table Lamp From Pier 1

Throw Pillows from (I think Neiman Marcus)

Throw Pillow (I think from Pier 1)

Faux Fur Throw Pillow from (I think IKEA)

Coffee Table from Bed, Bath & Beyond

Glass Tile to retile the fireplace, from Home Depot

Faux Fur Sheepskin Rug from IKEA