Friday Fancies #17: New Years Eve

New Years Eve already?

I'm not ready for this... I need to go shopping asap!

Anyway, here's some inspiration...

Friday Fancies #17: New Years Eve

Happy new year all! Hope it's a good one!

Photos: dress from Nasty Gal, shoes from Top Shop, champagne from Club Planet, clutch from Top Shop, bracelet from Rent the Runway, earrings from River Island, camera from Gadgets in Pink, nail polish from OPI, 

Wedding #25: Amore Venezia

One of my friends from colleges contacted me 

about helping her out a little with her wedding planning.

This is really exciting because wedding planning is what I dream of doing,

BUT

even more exciting because her wedding is going to be in ITALY!

So I told her I would do some research on some venues & what not...

But before that, I just had to do an inspiration board!

Because Venice is by far one of my all-time favorite places in the world.

I can still remember the first time I went there & just being in complete awe.

Just not even being able to take it all in...

The gondolas, the streets, the cobblestone, the buildings, the awnings, the everything...

It's love for Venice.

Or shall I say in Italian, "Amore Venezia."

Wedding Inspiration #25: Amore Venezia

So now, some information I have dug up on a wedding in Venice: 

Ceremony Venues:

I picked 3 of what I thought were the most beautiful chapels in Venice...

Although I'm sure there are so many more since there are a lot of chapels there.

Also, there are other locations as well to have a wedding.

But I just did some brief background focusing only on chapels.

1. Santa Maria Dei Miracola

This church was built between 1481 and 1489. The inside is absolutely beautiful & breathtaking...

Would be a lovely place for a majestic & grand ceremony. 

2. San Giacomo dall'Orio

This church was built in the 12th century & is one of the oldest churches in Venice.

The outside is misleading as to the beauty within this church.

I can still remember going into this church mostly because I had to cover my arms...

& since I had nothing I had to borrow my dad's sweater...

3. San Salvador

Reception Venues

For the reception I was thinking a beautiful grand ballroom.

This one I found is absolutely stunning...

1. Luna Hotel Baglioni

Blog post coming next about vineyards in Italy!!!

Photos: bride from Pinterest, canal from Eye Poetry Shop, boats from This is Glamorous, couple from Ruffled Blog, mask from Bejeweled Masquerade, dress from Shop Bop, tiara from Pinterest, wedding photo from Jules Photographer, decor from Go Away Come Back, mask decor from The Wedding Salon, floral decor from Wedding Blog By The Breakers, reception decor from Pinterest, gown from The Cinderella Project, shoes from Pretty Stems, palace from Telegraph, invitations from June Bug Wedding, necklace from Rent the Runway, earrings from Nordstrom

Friday Fancies #16: Off-white Christmas

For the white Christmas Friday Fancies I decided to go with a comfy outfit

Because on Christmas I normally just wear sweats!

This turned into an off-white/white Christmas once I found those Uggs!

Too bad this year there probably won't be snow & it's not even that cold...

Well, in Virginia (where we are now--bf's parents houses) it's cold

But when we left Savannah it was like 70 degrees! 

I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas!

Friday Fancies #16: Off-White Christmas

My boyfriend got me the open heart diamond necklace from Kay's this Christmas!

I feel pretty lucky!

It was really fun meeting all of his family & seeing where he is from!

Photos: dress from Nasty Gal, boots from Nordstrom, watch from Nordstrom, beanie from Zumiez, purse from Nordstrom, nail polish from Nordstrom, earmuffs from Ugg Australia

Pinteresting Holiday

Everything has been so hectic right now...

holiday parties, holiday shopping, etc. etc.

Working double shifts to make some extra money before I take a week off...

Today I work from 11am to midnight! Ouch!

No time to blog! 

Anyway, since I don't have time to put together an inspiration board,

& since I never got a chance to decorate my apartment for Christmas...

I wanted to compile some of my favorite holiday things on Pinterest right now! 

Pinteresting Holiday Inspiration

I am extremely excited for this holiday because:

1. I get to spend it with my special someone (again)

2. I get to meet the special someone's family! 

3. ROAD TRIP to VIRGINIA (I have never been!)

Just got to get through Wednesday & then I'm off work for a bit!

I am really really really excited!

Plus since I've been so busy lately I haven't gotten to spend much time with

my special someone so this will be a whole lot of fun!! 

Photos: holiday invitations from Pinterest, snow globe from A Field Journal, fireplace from Pinterest, ornaments from Babbles Blog, mistletoe from The House of Smiths

Friday Fancies #15: Sparkle & Shine

Oh boy this week's theme is sparkle & shine!

2 things I love love love!

I mean I basically have already done this in so many other Friday Fancies!

So of course this was easy & super fun!!!
And as for the accessories, well I'm all about fun rings with animals on them...
& I love mixing and matching really girly stuff with a little more edgy stuff.

Friday Fancies #15: Sparkle & Shine

Photos: dress from Shop Bop, shoes from Shop Bop, headband from Nordstrom, nail polish from Allure,  ring from Rent the Runway, earrings from River Island

Wedding #24: Coral, Navy & Gray

I threw together an outfit really fast a few days ago for work...

Coral ruffle dress, navy blue scarf & a gray sweater.

I ended up really liking this color combo...

And then I remembered a post I saw a few weeks ago

on Grey Likes Wedding.

Just had to use that invitation as inspiration too...!

Wedding Inspiration #24: Coral, Navy & Gray

P.S. On a whole nother side note,

One of my new years resolutions is to work on my blog!

I made this post like 4 days ago yet stopped halfway through to work on a different post...

Need to focus more rather than multi-task constantly.

Photos: invitations from Grey Likes Weddings, bracelet from Iskra Creations, suit from Style Me Pretty, sign from Style Me Pretty, pillows from Honey + Fitz, suckers from Style Me Pretty, dress from Shop Bop, cake from La Belle Bride, envelope and card from Grey Likes Weddings, bowtie from Groom Sold Separately, reception decor from La Belle Bride, bride & groom from Style Me Pretty, holly corsage from The Knotty Bride, bride with owl from The Knotty Bride, groomsmen from Ruffled, shoes from Nordstrom, bridesmaid from Style Me Pretty

How the Glitz Stole Christmas Blogger Swap

I was a little hesitant at first when doing this

but am so so glad I did! 

It was a blogger gift swap/secret Santa through 

The Bargain Blonde & A Mommas Desires & Pacifiers!

My partner, Cassie, is an adorable blonde from Arkansas!

& her gift to me were just as adorable! 

Just look at her cute Christmas card!!! 

(which reminds me I really need to go make mine with Winnie...)

Goodie bag filled with lots of fun glitzy stuff! 

Can't wait to get my tree to put this ornament up! It's one of my first ornaments I've ever gotten!

This is my favorite! I just love this pearly bracelet! So gorgeous! 

A glitzy scarf!! 

Fabulous earrings!

Thanks Cassie for everything!!!! :) 

I loved it all! 

Can't wait to rock everything!! 

Why I have been MIA...

I have been really MIA from my blog lately...

& these are the reasons why! 

1. My best friend was here for a week & she just left last Wednesday.

I'm so so sad she left!

We had a blast...

2. Chris's military ball was on Saturday

& it was the most fun ever!!!!

I have been having a lot of fun lately & have been super busy!

Lots of Christmas shopping to be done,

also I have been working 2 jobs...

Selling wedding dresses

& working at an event venue! 

Also, I need to start planning my cousin's baby shower! 

So much to do!

So little time!

Today I am going up to Greenville to visit my grandparents & cousin

since I won't get to spend Christmas with them! 

I'm just super excited because I just downloaded all of Glee Christmas album!

& will be singing Christmas carols extremely loud while Winnie is in the back of my car 

(most likely cringing...)

Friday Fancies #14: A Holiday Party

3 days late on this Friday Fancies.

Man I have been so busy lately!

I guess that's typical for the holiday season...

Friday Fancies #14: A Holiday Party

Anyway, I am loving navy blue right now so when I saw this dress I loved it!

I might have to get something similar to this for New Years...

So fun! 

Photos: Dress from Nasty Gal, shoes from Top Shop, earrings from Shop Bop, clutch from Polyvore, nailpolish from Nordstrom, necklace from Nasty Gal, scarf from River Island

Wedding #23: Starry Night

New inspiration board for Layla! 

Check out the whole inspiration board here!

Wedding Inspiration #23: Starry Night