...it would be dreamy and chic! Just like this.
Happy Tuesday Shoesday dolls!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday Shoesday
With the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in sight, my dress search has begun! I'm not the type who feels comfortable buying a ball gown online, but I've been trying to find a little inspiration and ideas for what I might like. Hopefully, I'll find a gorgeous gown and be the belle of the ball!
Now, after I find the perfect dress, then must come the perfect shoe. Since I'll be dancing the night away, I need something super cute, snazzy, and comfortable. Impossible? I hope not!
Here are some adorable and affordable finds from the { DSW Evening and Wedding Store }.
All fabulous contenders, but first...the dress!
Happy { Tuesday Shoesday } lovelies!
Now, after I find the perfect dress, then must come the perfect shoe. Since I'll be dancing the night away, I need something super cute, snazzy, and comfortable. Impossible? I hope not!
Here are some adorable and affordable finds from the { DSW Evening and Wedding Store }.
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| 1. Max Studio Elba Sandal $69.95 2. Lulu Townsend Bailey Pump $49.95 3. Lulu Townsend Vanessa Pump $49.95 4. Martinez Valero Zoie Pump $69.95 |
Happy { Tuesday Shoesday } lovelies!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Pursuit of Happiness
When we're young, the possiblities are endless for our future career. At a young age, I was convinced I was going to be a detective, a lawyer, and then a professional horseback rider. And that was only at age seven. Ideas flowed, up until the day I graduated from high school and I still did not have a the slightest hint of what I wanted to do with my life. Does anyone at that age? After buying a few books, taking a few quizzes, I soon settled on Graphic Design. Yes, picked from the pages of a book, I chose my major. I promise you, much thought did go into this process. But after realizing I was basing my decision on my knack for designing pretty power points, color coordination, and drawing funny faces with my Grandpa, I did not have any clue what I would be getting myself into. But I was okay with that.
Then came college, where I truly found out I actually had a talent. In fact, I sort of surprised myself. Never having taken an art course in high school, I was actually doing alright. In fact, I was doing pretty well for myself. Slowly learning the programs and tools, I found a true love in design that I never knew I had. Once again, the ideas were flowing. What can I do with this? Package design, advertising, branding, you name it. All appealing ideas, but one never quite stuck. Before I knew it, it was graduation time. Ruh-roh. Where did the time go?
In the summer after college, I took a leap of faith and moved to Wilmington, North Carolina to start a life with my Marine. My lucky butt was, well, lucky enough to find a job within a month of moving down.
It was a few months after working with this company that a light bulb went off.
My first experience with Style Me Pretty was in my last semester of college. I was interning for an event company in Baltimore, MD and in a brain storming session someone had mentioned a bridal inspiration blog for weddings, a small part of their company at the time. I scribbled the web address on my note pad, never to actually type it. The piece of paper was tossed away a few days later.
Flash forward a few months, and we are at that light bulb moment. After a coworker had mentioned wedding planning with his wife I thought, "What was that blog's name?" I sat and thought for minutes and couldn't quite remember. And then it hit me. Style Me Pretty. I finally typed in that web address and to use the appropriate phrase: the rest is history. I was hooked. I checked for updates on a daily basis, soaking in every bit of wedding bliss I could possibly handle.
I continued to get my daily digest of Style Me Pretty and soon bookmarked a number of wedding blogs, photographers, and event blogs. So much to take in, but not for a moment was I overwhelmed. I loved them all, completely enthralled. New and fresh ideas, I wanted more.
Flash forward to today where I have hit a cross roads in my life. The job I currently hold is not quite how I imagined it would turn out to be, something many people have in common. I started my own design blog and freelance business over a year ago, keeping my dreams at bay until I figured out the next step in my life. But I was anxious.
After countless days and nights wondering what I wanted, what was truly the best decision for me, I finally figured it out. For once, I feel like I know exactly where I want to be. I know where I belong. Weddings make me happy. Happier than I anything I can put into words. Like a total dork, I oogle over dresses and bouquets, I keep a "Future Wedding" label in my Gmail (don't you dare judge me!), and I get giddy at the sight of a style shoot. It was because of these feelings that I decided to close one chapter in my life and begin a new.
I quit my job.
Tomorrow officially marks my last day at the company I have been with for two years. Who's scared? I'm scared. But I have never been happier. I feel free and full of excitement. Yes, call me totally bonkers. Who quits in an economy like this? Apparently I do. For some reason, I know everything will be alright. Everything will be okay.
I am going with my gut, following my heart and taking yet another leap of faith. I have high hopes that I will soon find my niche. I do not know quite where I belong in the wedding world, but I am crossing my fingers I will find out soon. My background in graphic design certainly is an extra added bonus, but with all of the gloriousness weddings have to offer, I want to explore all roads. Who knows where they will take me?
So here I go.
Cheers to a new adventure in this wonderful, crazy life of mine.
Then came college, where I truly found out I actually had a talent. In fact, I sort of surprised myself. Never having taken an art course in high school, I was actually doing alright. In fact, I was doing pretty well for myself. Slowly learning the programs and tools, I found a true love in design that I never knew I had. Once again, the ideas were flowing. What can I do with this? Package design, advertising, branding, you name it. All appealing ideas, but one never quite stuck. Before I knew it, it was graduation time. Ruh-roh. Where did the time go?
In the summer after college, I took a leap of faith and moved to Wilmington, North Carolina to start a life with my Marine. My lucky butt was, well, lucky enough to find a job within a month of moving down.
It was a few months after working with this company that a light bulb went off.
My first experience with Style Me Pretty was in my last semester of college. I was interning for an event company in Baltimore, MD and in a brain storming session someone had mentioned a bridal inspiration blog for weddings, a small part of their company at the time. I scribbled the web address on my note pad, never to actually type it. The piece of paper was tossed away a few days later.
Flash forward a few months, and we are at that light bulb moment. After a coworker had mentioned wedding planning with his wife I thought, "What was that blog's name?" I sat and thought for minutes and couldn't quite remember. And then it hit me. Style Me Pretty. I finally typed in that web address and to use the appropriate phrase: the rest is history. I was hooked. I checked for updates on a daily basis, soaking in every bit of wedding bliss I could possibly handle.
I continued to get my daily digest of Style Me Pretty and soon bookmarked a number of wedding blogs, photographers, and event blogs. So much to take in, but not for a moment was I overwhelmed. I loved them all, completely enthralled. New and fresh ideas, I wanted more.
Flash forward to today where I have hit a cross roads in my life. The job I currently hold is not quite how I imagined it would turn out to be, something many people have in common. I started my own design blog and freelance business over a year ago, keeping my dreams at bay until I figured out the next step in my life. But I was anxious.
After countless days and nights wondering what I wanted, what was truly the best decision for me, I finally figured it out. For once, I feel like I know exactly where I want to be. I know where I belong. Weddings make me happy. Happier than I anything I can put into words. Like a total dork, I oogle over dresses and bouquets, I keep a "Future Wedding" label in my Gmail (don't you dare judge me!), and I get giddy at the sight of a style shoot. It was because of these feelings that I decided to close one chapter in my life and begin a new.
I quit my job.
Tomorrow officially marks my last day at the company I have been with for two years. Who's scared? I'm scared. But I have never been happier. I feel free and full of excitement. Yes, call me totally bonkers. Who quits in an economy like this? Apparently I do. For some reason, I know everything will be alright. Everything will be okay.
I am going with my gut, following my heart and taking yet another leap of faith. I have high hopes that I will soon find my niche. I do not know quite where I belong in the wedding world, but I am crossing my fingers I will find out soon. My background in graphic design certainly is an extra added bonus, but with all of the gloriousness weddings have to offer, I want to explore all roads. Who knows where they will take me?
So here I go.
Cheers to a new adventure in this wonderful, crazy life of mine.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tuesday Shoesday
There are few words for this magnificent shoe. Say hello to the Lanvin 'Strass Flower' Platform Pump.
"A beautifully embellished flower graces the toe of a leather platform pump with a skinny, shiny heel."
I die.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday Marvel
Hello guys + dolls!
Yes, I know...it's been quite a while. I have to apologize for the lack of posting and goodies over the past week. You see, big changes are coming my way and I have been a very busy bee. You'll hear all about the news in a few days, but to hold you at bay, I have today's {Monday Marvel}: Mason jars.
Mason jars came into the world simply for jams and jellies. Now? You'll see these inexpensive containers sold by the bunch, used for crafts, organizing, cooking, weddings and more! There are a million and one uses for mason jars. I've searched high and low for a few of my favorites, hopefully they will give you a little inspiration or a jumpstart on a project.
Endless possibilities with mason jars! You can buy them in bulk almost anywhere. I'm thinking I'll be purchasing quite a few for my office/craft room very soon.
Happy Monday friends!
Yes, I know...it's been quite a while. I have to apologize for the lack of posting and goodies over the past week. You see, big changes are coming my way and I have been a very busy bee. You'll hear all about the news in a few days, but to hold you at bay, I have today's {Monday Marvel}: Mason jars.
Mason jars came into the world simply for jams and jellies. Now? You'll see these inexpensive containers sold by the bunch, used for crafts, organizing, cooking, weddings and more! There are a million and one uses for mason jars. I've searched high and low for a few of my favorites, hopefully they will give you a little inspiration or a jumpstart on a project.
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Endless possibilities with mason jars! You can buy them in bulk almost anywhere. I'm thinking I'll be purchasing quite a few for my office/craft room very soon.
Happy Monday friends!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
DIY Weddings Fall Issue
It's here! It's here! It's finally here! The latest issue of DIY Weddings is finally available for purchase and print. You bet I ordered my hard copy first thing this morning. I can't wait to get it in my hands. To be featured once again in this beautiful magazine is an honor! Kym is an absolute gem to work with! Always open to my ideas and always loving them! A huge thank you to Kym for giving me this incredible opportunity.
So here it is, a few shots of the latest issue. To get an online copy for yourself, click { here }, or you can order your own hard copy like I did, click { here }.
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| Fall Issue Cover |
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| DIY Expert Status |
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| The Fall Collection Page 1 |
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| The Fall Collection Page 2 |
To see the rest of the magazine, you'll have to snag a copy of your own. And trust me, it's worth it! Bringing together wonderful designers, artists, event planners etc. from just about everywhere, this magazine is such an inspiration.
I wish you all a very happy Thursday!
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