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Outfit: Free People

Thursday, July 28, 2011

I always love Free People's looks, but have never attempted them myself. Until now. I thought I'd start off with a super easy and casual look. I love my black maxi for it's versatility and comfort so it was a must.

Top: Thrifted

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

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Wedding Wednesday: The Reception

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Now that planning is in full swing, the ideas are flowing. I want to wow our guests when they step into the reception. Being the beginning of spring, I want everything to feel very fresh and natural with the dark contrast of the purple accents. These are some ideas for the reception decor and setup.

P.S. sorry, I forgot it was Wedding Wednesday so you'll have to wait to see my Free People look until tomorrow...oh the suspense.

I am going to have a Menu outside the reception doors so our guests will know what tasty meal they have to look forward to.

We are going to have one full length "feast" style table for the bridal party and family to all sit together. I don't like the idea of being up on a stage above everyone else. I want to be able to interact with our guests and make it easy for people to come and talk to us.

This uplighting is so beautiful and the intricate lighting on the wall ads that extra bit of detail. I hope I can find something like this.

Instead of a typical display of wedding cake, I want our guests to indulge in a variety of tasty trifles and tarts.

We are thinking of going with a low round centrepiece, but haven't decided yet if we're going to go with a soft neutral colour scheme (my choice), or something dark and bold (fiance's choice). Our linens are going to be dark purple so I like the idea of the centrepiece standing out rather than blending in. What do you think?

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Summer inspiration: Free People

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

I had posted this picture months ago for summer inspiration, but never got around to trying this look out yet. It's so casual and comfortable, yet very summer chic. Check out my look tomorrow! Have a good one.

Free People

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Outfit: Little Black List

Friday, July 22, 2011

So yesterday was probably the hottest day of the year, and I chose to wear a leather skirt. Needless to say I was a tad sweaty. I spent so long curling my entire head of thick hair, and by the time I made it outside, it was flat. Thanks a lot 40 degree weather for wasting my time. In other news, I got a manicure done the other day, it was splendid. How do you like the new colour?

Top: Thrifted

Bikini top: Walmart ($1!)

Skirt: available @ 3 Thrifty Ladies

Shoes: Thrifted

(Can you believe everything except my $1 bikini top was thrifted? I don't know about you, but that is friggen exciting in my book)

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Outfit Inspiration: The Little Black List

Thursday, July 21, 2011

You've heard me talk about the one and only talented lady, Tess of The Little Black List. I was trying to find some inspiration for an edgy look and remembered some of her Fall posts that I just about died over.

I love the big hair, loaded makeup, total badass look. Seeing as I have none of these things going for me, this should be a fun challenge! I can't wait to tease my hair, go nuts with makeup and pull out my gnarliest look ever! Stay tuned, you won't want to miss this my friends.

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Wedding Wednesday: Notecard DIY

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

While browsing Pinterest once again, I found this beautiful invite made out of a doily. I just thought it was the most unique thing I'd ever seen, and instantly wanted to create my own rendition of it.

Rather than use this as an invitation, I decided to make note cards. With a wedding comes lots of showers and get togethers which means lots of Thank-you cards. I want to make my wedding as personal as possible and put a special touch on every aspect, including Thank-you cards.
Here's how I made my own doily note cards: