Etsy Find: Cute and Broke

another etsy find :)

CUTE + BROKE

Leggings with Leather, Crochet Top Tunic, Black Shirt with Tulle

I really like this shop!!

their stuff is so girly yet edgy and it isn't outrageously expensive.

check it out :)

Christian Dior and Greece

I really want to go back to Greece.

And that's all I can think about today.

The End.

ETSY FIND: Magnolija Dress

Today I came across the handmade dress and bridal accessory shop

MAGNOLIJA DRESS.

I fell in love with this lavender bow dress,

which just so happens to be on sale right HERE.

Check out the shop, it's a good one!

Radiant Reds

Finally home from the mountains.

It has been fun ... kind of ...

I have a pair of adorable red heels

which I can't wear for 6 weeks

(worst part about knee surgery ... seriously)

but in the mean time, 

I can still obsess over red :)

Elie Saab Dress

Cary LaCouture Photography

At work I came across this flower photo,

and I immediately thought of the dress pic I had saved from before. 

High fashion meet nature ...

BEAUTIFUL!!

I Love Lilly

We already know I love Lilly

Lilly Pulitzer

but that's ok.

They say you can never say "I Love You' too much.

if you haven't already,

you might want to find Lilly Pulitzer on Facebook.

Her website is lovely,

but she posts lots of fun photos on facebook:

new stores

adorable weddings

even Lilly themed bikes and jeeps and pianos.

Check it out :)

Atlantic-Pacific

I love hats. I wear hats.

I don't care if they are in or not ... 

I especially love hats at the beach. They are so chic and practical.

LOVE THEM.

which brings me to Atlantic-Pacific ... one of my FAVORITE blogs!!

She is adorable and consistently fashionable beyond belief.

Check it out :)

Lilly Pulitzer

If you aren't yet familiar with Lilly Pulitzer ...

this is my gift to you.

I LOVE her dresses. They are perfect.

So classic but still fun.

And the Lilly Pulitzer story is even better. Read it if you haven't.

Lilly Pulitzer.

Here are some of the swatches.

Now you're wondering how this could possibly be classic?

It is. I promise. They aren't cheap dresses, but they are wonderful.

If you're on the market for a summer wedding outfit,

or a garden party ensemble

or even just a Dimanche Dress ...

Pay Lilly a visit

Happy Birthday

To Me :)

yes, yes, yesterday was my birthday

and I am oh so happy.

I have attempted to make you all jealous with some of the gifts I received

(above)

just kidding ... I'm excited, that's all.

FRIENDS is my all time favorite TV show

I have seen every episode almost enough times to recite the script

pathetic ... but true.

I can not believe it took this long for me to own all 10 seasons.

but now I do, and I am ecstatic!

And that beautiful ring?? 

Thanks Mom :)

I have a good brother too ... he knows how to shop.

yes, they do exist.

He got me hammered bracelets like these.

I don't know where he got them, but I know you can find them HERE.

The icing on the cake of my birthday

literally ...

was my all time favorite:

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

from The Cheesecake Factory.

Sexy Little Bride

I'm thinkin' take a trip to vegas ... reap all the benefits of being a bride-to-be, look good doing it? Fine ... I'll wait my turn. I just love the new Victoria's Secret bridal collection for summer; you can see it HERE.

If you're in the mood for a good blog and a great love story, (a real one, not a Victoria's Secret wish-list-inspired one) check out: Story Of My Life.

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad

dress by Luelle from Spring 2010 collection

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QUOTES

Sex and the City fashion

Confession: I LOVE Sex and the City. A marathon was on TV yesterday and the movie was on today so I just couldn't help but be inspired. I pulled photos of my favorite movie looks and some of my favorite scenes ... makes me want to move back to NY!!

These images are from Fashionising, Elle, iamfashion, Fashionologie and Eye4Style