April 28, 2010

look book: le carnival


There were two major highlights this past weekend. The first was that it was our church's festival. It's something I look forward to every year! In high school my best friend Lizzie and I worked one of the booths and I remember our parents dropping us off, with a curfew. Pre-driving obviously!

So over the weekend Matthew and I went to have some good, old fashioned fun. It just so happened that the game Lizzie and I used to work, Water Gun Fun, needed an extra player. Everyone convinced Matthew to play and he said, "I'm warning you I'm in it to win it!" And surprise surprise he won! He won me a cute lion and it was very old school and romantic!




I wore this romper that I got the other weekend at Marshalls. I love the floral print and I thought it was perfect to wear to the carnival..especially with my little red peep toes wedges! {I think I was trying to channel my inner Allie from The Notebook}


romper Marshalls, shoes Steve Madden, necklace vintage, bag Forever 21

So, the other major highlight from this weekend was that on Friday night Matthew and I saw Jim Carrey. Yes, celebrity, actor, funny man, idol. So we were leaving our favorite sushi restaurant and waiting at the valet. There was a big black Escalade waiting and then all of a sudden Jim Carrey hopped into the backseat and a woman {probably his publicist} got in the front seat. I was so shocked and excited and Matthew said he had seen him sitting across from us at dinner but didn't want to tell me! Gah what did he think I was going to make a scene?! I wouldn't I swear! So then things got a whole lot better when Jim Carrey rolled down the darkly tinted window and said, "You two should get married. Like immediately." It was the coolest thing ever!! Yes, very random but still amazing! I mean with his approval who cares about mom and dad's?! {just kidding, I do!} This seriously made my night, weekend, probably whole week!

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110 sweet comments:

Maddy said...

JIM CARREY? That's amazing! My Matt would've peed his pants.. that's so sweet what he said to you. Living in California has a great perks!! ;D

I love love love your romper. I'm too scared to take the plunge and get one, I'm not sure how it'll look :(

cris (cristal) said...

such a cute outfit.

-cris

Salt said...

You heard the man! Go get married immediately!!! (That is SO awesome!)

Love the romper. I think maybe a trip to Marshalls may be in my future. (Not for a romper, but just because they have such fantastic finds sometimes.)

littledaisymay said...

What a fun weekend! Love the pictures :)

Lace said...

Well, what Jim Carrey says goes, right? SO funny! You looked precious at the carnival! Makes me ready for our fall carnival already!

FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle said...

This is such a fun post, Mara, and you are simply glowing! Plus, I love how your outfit is cute and super affordable! Yippeee!

Liesl :)

Juliet {the juliet notes} said...

That is so fantastic!! What a great story to tell your kids one day :) The carnival looks like it was a blast...I really want some cotton candy now!!

ChloƩ said...

oh man that is sooo cool Mara! and you are so gorgeous! these pictures look like they should be in a magazine! sooo cute! you are gorgeous! and you guys should get married!! :)

Alicia said...

JIM CARREY??Thats fantastic!! And you LOOK fantastic! You guys always do the coolest stuff!

Virginia Belle said...

Love that romper on you! Now I want to go to Marshalls and hunt for some bargains too. What a great story about Jim Carrey! Great story for your wedding one day ;)

I'm Stacey... said...

I love Jim Carrey! I probably would have made a scene if I had seen him :)

Diana Mieczan said...

You look great in that outfit! It looks like you guys had a great day!
Great story!
Kisses:)))

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Oh my gosh, Mara that is so cool! He's a celeb that I would LOVE to meet, he seems like he'd be a nice guy in person. And he totally approves of you two, a definitely plus ;-)

And your outfit is SO cute! I don't think I could pull rompers off but you look totally darling.

Lauren Elizabeth said...

Ah, if only I could pull off a romper! It's adorable! I am loving all of the pictures as wellll!

What a neat celebrity experience! :)

Dancing Branflake said...

So so cool about Jim Carrey. That would have made my year!

And I think you totally channeled Allie perfectly. You are so beautiful!

Erin said...

Very, very cool. You've got Jim Carrey's blessing! It's meant to be...

Gracie said...

Eeee! That would have been wonderful. Maybe he's right :p
And your outfit is adorable. I just love your style. I love all your little extra accessories too. The carnival looks like fun!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

you are way too cute, adorable and gorgeous!!!

Josie said...

First of all, I'm absolutely LOVING the romper -- you look adorable. And I am loving that you have Jim Carrey's blessing, haha.
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

Kinsey Michaels said...

ahhhhh!!! amazing that Jim Carrey said that you two!! are you going to take his advice? ;) haha
your outfit is adorable, you can totally pull off the romper! i've been a little scared to try this trend out, but there are so many cute ones! i love the floral print on yours.

Michelle said...

Okay a. I was thinking Allie before you even wrote it!!!
b. WHERE IS THIS SUSHI PLACE THAT HOLDS ALL THE WONDERS OF CELEBRITY SPOTTING?
c. Endorsement by Jim Carrey!? Now you should invite him to the wedding and ask if his endorsement means he's paying ;)

Britney Jean said...

i am IN LOVE with that outfit. so cute!

and Jim Carrey said that to you? so cool! :)

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

You look so pretty and that place looks so fun! And so awesome about Jim Carrey!!

Leah said...

That is so fabulous... he even talked to you guys. Awesome.

I love your outfit... such a cute romper, perfect for the carnival. xoxo

Lillian Chang said...

Wow!! Looks like lots of fun!! :)
Love carnivals :)
(I can't believe Jim Carrey said that to you!! How cool!!)

Rhiannon Nicole said...

omg I adore this post! and you and your outfit and these photos!! ahhh you are always so adorable! :)

Christen said...

You have Jim Carrey's permission to get married??? What are you waiting for? :)

And the carnival looks so fun/romantic. The pictures you guys took are really great too. LOVE the romper!

Karisa Tells All said...

It's so weird that Jim Carrey would say that right after he broke up with Jenny McCarthy!!

Your outfit is so perfect--I can't believe someone can pull off a romper!

Keri said...

You two should get married! Haha. So cute, I love that you'll remember this day forever. Xx

Marcie said...

Great post. I love the carnival too! When I saw your first picture I thought of the Notebook, so it was funny to read that you were channeling your inner Allie. :)

I really enjoy reading your blog-- it is so fun!

Best,
Marcie

liana said...

oh what a fffantasssstic post.
i'm buzzing off the pics :)

Le Sigh of a Fashionista said...

Precious photos, they look like they should be postcards or the "photos" that come in a frame when you buy them.

Emily said...

Hahah that is amazing!! You have Jim Carey's blessing! Also, your outfit totally channels Ali from The Notebook!

Ashley said...

I love the carnival pictures! The first picture is my favorite! Super cute outfit...as always! :)

You'll definitely have to invite Jim Carrey to the wedding now! Haha.

carissa @ lowercase letters said...

wow... i'm starstruck just hearing about your sighting of jim. wow! your romper is adorable. i totally couldn't pull off a romper. the pictures are gorgeous!

capperson said...

I love your outfit!!!

Every Little Counts said...

so now when you two really get married, that will be the cutest story ever :)

Nikki said...

Love your little jumper!


Nikki
http://styleandcharm.blogspot.com/

Kate said...

That romper is absolute perfection!! I am so in love with it! I can't seem to find any rompers besides basic black here, and am nervous to order online since rompers can be awesome or tragic, depending on fit. This one looks amazing on you though, perfect carnival outfit.

julianne. said...

these pictures belong in a magazine.,
they are amazing you beautiful thing.
<33333

OneCraftyFox said...

That top pic is the best! Girl, you look fab in your jumper :) Looks like many fun times.

Sarah said...

ok, you are so cute! but seriously, that is the best story in the world!!!!! you two SHOULD get married! in due time of course.... love the cotton candy pics!

Bitch, Bitch, Bitch (Amanda Mac) said...

the first picture is amazing, it has an editorial look to it....you NEED to enter it into some type of contest because you would win hands down.

Chelsea said...

um, so i've always been afraid to wear a romper but this is inspiration. you always have the cutest outfits!

also, JIM CARREY! amazing.

LaLa said...

ok first off what amazing pictures!! UGH I'm in love with them!! and that outfit omg toooo cute! Now NO WAY that was going to be my first reaction when I seen you and Matthew!! Great lol omg I can't believe it that's so awesome! You luck duck you!!

Nicole Marie said...

how cute!!! seriously totally pulled off the allie look :)
and cotton candy is seriously my favorite!!

and since jim carrey said so you should probably get hitched pretty soon :)

Micaela said...

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I can't believe it about jim carrey! :) HOW VERY AWESOME!!! that's a story you can share at your wedding and tell your kids about :)


i really love your romper!!!

xoxo

Jenni said...

Everything about this post just made me smile ear to ear!!! I just absolutely adore you!!!! You SHOULD get married right now! (Then we could share wedding planning tips!) I love your romper, I love your carnival, I love the colors from your carnival and I love that you got excited about seeing Jim because I totally would too!!!!!!!

the southern hostess said...

One, these pictures are fantastic and so fun! Two, that is the best anecdote EVER. Amazing!

janis said...

how about YOUR WHOLE LIFE!??!
it would make mine. seriously. love him!

speaking of other things i love, that darn romper!
a) i love the word - "romper". it's spectacular!

b) i love the romper itself - lovely print!

Krystal Sandoval said...

That seriously sounds so amazing about Jim Carey!
& BTW you look so cute in your pictures. <3

xoxo

Roxanne said...

Not only did you see Jim Carrey, but he told you that you and beau should get married?! That's the cutest thing I've heard all week! xo

Ahn said...

i can't believe jim carey said that to you! especially considering he's kind of against marriage now. i agree though. you two should get married soon.

Anna said...

oh my goodness, i think this is my most fave post ever!

first of all, you look so fab in your romper at the carnival (the first photo is killing me with cuteness, seriously!)

also, JIM CARREY+'you two get married' = best celeb sighting ever? yes, i think so!

Kellie said...

How fun! You always look so gorgeous!

...on the brink of something beautiful said...

wow thats pretty awesome! looks and sounds like a great time! and you look soooo pretty. love that dress and your hair!!
-kellie

Rasha said...

First off, how fun I loveeee carnivals and you look ADORABLE.

Secondly, JIM CARRY?!!?!!?! and he told you to get married, how cool I LOVE HIm

BlancaMcleroy1230 said...

how do u do?................................................................

MyLittlePhotographs said...

That's so funny!! I love seeing celebrities around this city. I saw/danced (yes DANCED) with Quentin Tarantino last week at the Roxy, It was so Wild yet so fun!!

PS. I love Marshall's. I always find cute stuff.

The Gourmet Traveller said...

Haha - that man is hilarious! By the way - you could not look cuter. That romper is darling.

Dandelion and Grey said...

I am LOVING that darling romper!! I must head over to Marshall's.... haven't been in forever!!! The carnival looks like it was so much fun!

Fee-AMore said...

I love that romper you were wearing and love the pictures too. And sweetie, "You two should get married. Like immediately." - i'm just repeating that after Jim Carrey to you.

chelsea rebecca said...

oh my gosh that first picture looks like its from a magazine!!!
I LOVE IT!
and your outfit is so stinking cute!!
i really want to go to a carnival now!! and have some one jump on the ferris wheel today!

I CANNOT BELIEVE JIM CARREY SAID THAT! i love him!!! wow. greatest thing ever!

kelly ann said...

oh my word oh my WORD! i adore jim carrey to pieces, i can't believe you saw him! and better yet, i love what he said - AMAZING. :) eek! not many couples can say that jim carrey told them to get married immediately. ;) haha! how fantastic, i would be sooo starstruck.

by the way, you look adorable!

Disguise said...

JIM CARREY?!!! WOW.

Alex said...

Mara, you look seriously stunning in these photos. The romper is just wonderful. I really want one but I just don't have the legs for it!

The Jim Carrey comment is outstanding. Did you fall over with shock after it had happened?

Becca said...

I LOVE this post!
1. what you are wearing
2. the notebook refernce
3. cute carnival setting
4. you are in a cool-enough place to see jim carrey
5. he told you to get married!!!!

Morgan said...

I have so much to say about this post.
1. Jim Carrey, amazing. I love him. And I love him even more than he randomly told you to get married.
2. Allie. From the Notebook. Yes ma'am. You're channeling her something fierce and I love it.
3. Most people cannot pull off the romper. You, my dear, can! So stinkin' cute.
4. I heart you. Lots. xoxo

themaddychronicles.com said...

I already shared how cool I thought your celebrity sighting was! And then to have him say something random like that, so awesome! You should consider it, at least in a few years ;o)

Love little carnivals in the summertime! The games, the rides, and for me, the funnel cake make the whole experience so nostalgic (in a good way!). Love your little romper! Perfect for the occasion!

Elizabeth said...

This is your church festival? Dang. Ours is like peanuts compared to this!

Tieka, Selective Potential said...

What a seriously perfect outfit for a carnival! Your inner Allie - heehe! I love it!

And the whole Jim Carrey thing is freaking amazing!! Ahaha, I love that! I would have peed a little! Haha!

Melissa Blake said...

You two are the cutest couple I've ever seen! :)

Saving Capulet said...

omg! super fun!! and that look is amazing!! you are super stunning but i just love how you pulled this look together!!

Ruth said...

Wow, what a story!

And yes, definitely Allie-esque!

Chelsea Robbins said...

love the romper. what sweet photos!

Kimbirdy said...

that is the best story ever (about Jim Carrey)!! you can tell your future children they exist because of Jim Carrey. I'm pretty sure he's an oracle or something... :D

Crazy Shenanigans said...

That's so funny about Jim Carrey!! I love fairs like this!

Victoria-H said...

Aww thanks ^^ and yeaaa, Disneyland is Awesome ! :D
You guys are so cute, and you are so beautiful !

moonshinejunkyard said...

i adore your carnival outfit and i'm totally with you on channeling allie from the notebook, that's what a girl's gotta do when going to a carnival. seriously that picture of you in front of the ticket booth is like the PERFECT country fair photo. and cotton candy! how i love a carnival.

DIANA DYE said...

Am Loving Loving that Jumper♥ it looks amazing it really does I love the color the flowers everything!

And I totally got the Allie Vive! I really did…..

And about Jim …Mara do you really think you wouldn’t of made a scene? I know I would or maybe not but wow!! How awesome is that ..well know you have his approval how cool♥

I hope you having a brilliant week and tomorrow will be Friday how cool!

Nicole* said...

no freakin' way??? jim carrey!! that's amazing!

and you look too cute in your carnival outfit :)

Taylor @ The Undomestic Momma said...

how fun! you are just too cute! and that is just crazy about Jim Carrey!

Destined For Now said...

What a cool experience! That romper is tres cute!

brlracincwgrl said...

That's the best story I've heard! How amazing! :).

Your romper is adorable! What a fun time!

Tights Lover said...

Wow. That's pretty cool. You've got a great brush with celebrity story now!

I love your dress. ...and the cotton candy looks pretty good too!!

Alicia said...

Oh my goodness, I'm dying!!!!! First off, such amazing photos - so cute with you by the Ticket Booth! :) And Secondly, Jim Carrey said you two should get married... how awesome is that?! What a great weekend!

samnhal said...

THat is so COOL! Holy cow. Why didn't he get down and propose right then! That would have been so awesome. Well, it's awesome either way. I love your pictures of the carnival, and who wouldn't want to channel their inner allie :)

Alison said...

you look so lovely in these photos, girl! love it!

Emma Jade said...

what an AMAZING weekend!! You two really are the most adorable couple, jim carrey got that right!
I'm a little bit in love with that playsuit :)
xxx

Kristin said...

This seriously looks like a professional shoot!

kirstyb said...

loving your dress its gorge xxxx

Tori said...

i can't believe jim carrey told you and matthew to get married. that is so hilarious, cute, and RANDOM!!

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

How fun! Cute romper and I totally see the Allie from The Notebook :) best movie!!!

xoxo said...

I second that! 'you two should get married' your like the cutest couple ever :D but seriously don't listen to me, I don't even listen to myself LOL :P

stephanieesstar said...

You look absolutely adorable in your romper! I think they are so cute, but definitely don't think I can pull one off!

And I agree with him! You two are so sweet together!!

Brianna! said...

is it just me,
or is there a slight color cast of CORAL in all of these photos??
I do believe I am correct
and its LOVELYY!!

xoxo
bB

Anna Katrina said...

aw i just love carnivals, the notebook, & stuffed animals! and jim carrey!! what a weekend you had. :)

Anna Katrina
http://www.passportglamour.blogspot.com/

wonderfelle.com said...

The Jim Carrey story is amazing! Totally something you'll remember forever :)

ChinkyGirLMeL said...

You gotta listen to Jim Carrey sweetie! Hehehehe. I absolutely love your rompers. You look so pretty. =)

P.S. I tagged you in my latest blog post. hehehe

:: Lavender's Green :: said...

I was looking at what you were wearing thinking, "She reminds me of someone" and then you mentioned The Notebook and that's when my inner lightbulb went off. You look fanatstic. This style really suits you.

LOVE what Jim Carrey said! How amazing!

x Jasmine

Bridget said...

fun story and also LOVE the romper. and your hairdo!

Mel said...

I adore the romper. And how cool that you saw Jim Carrey?! He's been nutty lately, so too funny that he said something to you guys!

its simple love said...

Ah! That is so cool that you met Jim Carey! Well saw him and got yelled at by him.... It's sign. Go and do!

Rachael

my name is lauren. said...

oh my gosh! you are so so cute! i love the romper and set against the lovely mint green ticket booth.... looks like a photo shoot you set up perfectly :).

glad you had fun lovely!

Michelle said...

You totally channeled Allie!! You look adorable!

OceanDreams said...

What an adorable romper, you totally pulled Allie off, you look like her! Also, HOW COOL about Jim Carry. I would have died myself, lol. Glad you enjoyed yourself!

JMay said...

Mara, I remember reading that on your Twitter & thought that was the coolest thing ever. I LOVE Jim Carey, such a fun story to tell the Grand kids ;-)

These pics are adorable, like you guys are characters in the Notebook era!

Can we please catch up soon P.S.!?

Love the outfit btw!

Selma said...

Love the outfit girl. Wish I had your hair, too. ;) haha.
And yes, love Jim Carey and this is a great story to tell the grand kids one day. ;)

xoxo

miss velvet bow said...

I like so much your blog!
I follow you!
kiss

Kirby said...

That is a great story! and what a great memory to share. who knows... maybe matthew will listen and get down on his knee one of these days!