4/52: A Year of Little Resolutions

Gosh can you believe today is the last day of January?! I swear this month went by really fast, and I know it's going to continue this way until the wedding. Last week my goal was to get back into the routine of working out. I have to say that it totally helps to make these goals because I really hold myself accountable. My friend Eden and I went hiking three days last week, and we even went this morning! So, in case you're wondering, I'm trying to stick to this workout schedule. Meeting at 8am is definitely a little difficult because it's hard for me to get to bed early, but once I'm up it's great. Doing it with a friend makes it really fun, too, because we can talk the whole time, even though we got out of breath and were huffing and puffing sometimes haha.

So for this week my goal is to get at least 8 hour of sleep a night, especially since I'm working out in the mornings. I consider myself most productive late at night, but I don't think it's very healthy. I'm going to do my best to get to bed at the same time, 10:30pm every night. I also need to work at getting rid of the dark circles under my eyes!

Are any of you going to do a little resolution this week? If so, tell me about it!

xox

I did a guest post for Stacey's blog Love and Photographs today, check it out!!

look book: I'm a Scalloped Potato

Why am I a scalloped potato, you ask? Well you are what you eat right? And both my top and shorts have a scalloped bottom. Did not even realize that until I was going through the photos. I guess it works...

crochet top and purse thrifted, shorts c/o Queen's Wardrobe, tank top, bracelets, and bow pin Forever 21, belt J. Crew, shoes Steve Madden

I had such a great day yesterday! It started with an early morning hike {go me, sticking to my schedule!} which I am so loving. I felt so refreshed and I had tons of energy to start the day. My mom and I went to get a facial in the evening {my first one ever!} and I was excited/nervous because I didn't know what to expect. I was kind of hoping all my blackheads would go bye bye, but not quite. Still I was in heaven for 50 short minutes! Then we had a mother daughter dinner and watched one of our favorite TV shows. It was so nice to take my mind off everything and just relax. I think it's important to have these nights every once in awhile, especially while wedding planning!

xox

wedding wednesday: pretty cakes!

I love cake! cake cake cake! This has been my favorite part of wedding research so far! Since the reception is outdoors and the vibe of our wedding is really natural and more simplistic, we want our cake to reflect that. Here are some of the pretty cakes we've been looking at for inspiration.

yum I think my mouth is watering just looking at these! You can probably notice a trend, too. Hopefully we'll get a cake just as pretty as one of these. In the meantime eating lots will not be a problem with me!

Those engaged/married: What was your cake like? Did you save the top layer and eat it a year later? I'm not sure if we're going to do that or not.

xox

I'm sorry to say I don't know who the baker or photographer is for the above photos.  Over the past couple of months I've just been saving lots of photos to a folder.  If you know the site where they were featured or the baker  let me know and I'll give credit!

look book: lady steps

I cut my hair off!! What do you think? haha just kidding. Although if and when I do get a big cut I would love to go shoulder length. Matthew and I went out and about looking at a bunch of cake bakeries this weekend. Let's just say it was a lot of fun and my tummy was very happy.

 blouse $1 at a thrift store, skirt Kakalina Rose Vintage, tights J.Crew Factory Store, sweater Urban Outfitters, shoes Leifsdottir, necklace and bracelets Forever 21

This skirt from Kakalina Rose Vintage has such a cool texture. It's a crushed leather and looks really natural. The skirt also has these fun snaps at the bottom, in the back, that require me to take lady steps or else they'll pop open. It was a little hard for me because I am one of those fast walkers, which made Matthew the slow walker pretty happy.

3/52: A Year of Little Resolutions

So last week my resolution of the week was to work on my organization. I relied heavily on a planner while I was in high school and college, and while I do use my iPhone for appointments, I like being able to see months at a time and write notes down. I got this great little Filofax organizer that I can keep in my purse or on my desk. I love the aquamarine color, too! My biggest messy area is my desk since that's where I spend most of my time. It can be so easy to just let mail stack up and then forget about it, so I bought a desk organizer and some file folders. I made labels like "to do," "bills," "finance," "receipts," "medical," and "wedding." That way, when I get things I can just put them right into the corresponding folder. I know it will make things a lot easier for me and my desk will be so much cleaner! Also, post it notes are becoming my bff.

 ta da! so much more organized!

This week I'm tackling what the majority of people chose as their New Year's Resolution..getting back to the gym! I have a lot of motivation to get fit and toned {hello, wedding in 4 months!} so I'm ready to get back in there! I already have a couple hikes planned for this week and I'm going to do some strength training at the gym with my hot trainer aka the fiance! Wish me luck!

Are any of you going to do a little resolution this week? If so, tell me about it!

xox

look book: bright tights

 You know the theme song for that show "The City?" It goes something like this. Well when I wore these tights I couldn't get the song out of my head. Except, instead of the line, "give me the bright lights," I would sing "give me the bright tights." Seriously it was nonstop all day. Matthew even ended up joining in. Great now I have it stuck in my head again..haha

blazer thrifted, shirt Gap, skirt J. Crew, tights Target, shoes Enzo Angiolini, necklace Forever 21

This could be such a conservative outfit, with the little black and white blazer and the wool skirt, so color was definitely a necessity. Sometimes I think I'm a little scared of bright colors but I'm trying to change that, slowly but surely. I've been loving all the bright corals and pinks for spring so I'm working up to it!

xox

wedding wednesday: wedding dresses

If you follow me on twitter you know the good news..I found my dress!!! I am super excited about this because I was cutting it a little close {cough major understatement}. Most places need at least 5 months to order the dress and then get alterations done. I really lucked out because I got a dress from a trunk show and the designer was there and decided to comp the rush fee.  woo hoo! I've decided I'm not going to share my wedding dress with you yet. I think it will have to remain one of those surprises! {Also, the photos online don't do it justice at all!} I did decide to share some of my most favorite dresses. I loved each of these tremendously but they were also tremendously out of my budget! I just couldn't justify getting into debt over a dress I'd wear for less than 12 hours. The one I chose is very budget friendly though, which is absolutely perfect. Here are my dream favorites:

 Rivini, Christos

 Christos, Reem Acra

Monique Lhuillier 

Sigh, so gorgeous. I'll be wearing each of these in my dreams.

Those engaged/married: How was your hunt for your wedding dress? Did you get "the one?"

xox

look book: dany up

 

These Jessica Simpson Dany shoes have been on my wish list for awhile now and when I saw they were on a crazy deal {under $50} I had to get them! Choosing the color was the most difficult part. I was originally such a fan of the black on wood, but this snakeskin material is so unique, and unlike anything I currently have. I decided to branch out of my comfort zone a little bit..."dany up" as I now like to say!

 sweater H&M, blouse J. Crew, skirt Urban Outfitters, shoes Jessica Simpson Dany, belt Gap

xox

 

I'd Wear That: Golden Globes 2011

I realized last night when I was watching the Golden Globes that I did a post like this last year, so I figured I'd do it again! Here are some of my favorite dresses from the red carpet.

 Anne Hathaway in Armani Privé, Claire Danes {and Hugh Dancy} in Calvin Klein Collection, Angelina Jolie in Versace

my least favorite:

Michelle Williams in Valentino, Natalie Portman in Viktor & Rolf, Helena Bonham Carter in Vivienne Westwood

Surprised that I included my favorite Natalie Portman in the least dressed category? Me too. I think she's so beautiful but that dress and shoes and clutch it just way too Valentine's Day. I don't know if she was thinking the rose would distract from her baby bump, but I pretty much hated it. I've seen so many more beautiful dresses on her in the past. Michelle William's dress seemed ill-fitted for the red carpet. It seems too casual, and it's also wrinkly! As for Helena Bonham Carter... no words.

What did you guys think about the fashion at the Golden Globes? I think I liked the dresses more last year. And it was raining, remember? Did you think Ricky Gervais went a little too far with his jokes? Apparently the Hollywood Foreign Press isn't inviting him back next year.

xox