Friday Fancies #55: Sparkle & Shine

I have been so busy it has been really hard to do much blogging!

But I have been blogging lots over at Simply Savannah Events

so be sure to check it out! 

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Anyway, here is my Friday Fancies link-up...

I want this dress badly...

 Friday Fancies #55: Sparkle & Shine

{Shopping Guide} Vita Fede Cubo Earrings via ShopBop // Gold Rose Bib via BaubleBar // Sergio Rossi Metallic Pump via ShopBop // Shashi Lulu Ring via ShopBop // Cat Call Sequin Dress via Nasty Gal // Overture Judith Leiber Megan Cylinder II Clutch via ShopBop

Friday Fancies #54: Birthday Girl

Today is my birthday! So I decided to make a birthday outfit for my 

Friday Fancies link-up with AV at Long Distance Loving! 

I loved this sequin skirt and obviously a clutch with a bow on it is perfect for any birthday girl! 

So I know I have been MIA from this blog lately...

That's because I'm over now blogging at Simply Savannah Events!

Since it's my birthday, you should do me a favor and like our Facebook page!

:)

 Friday Fancies #54: Birthday Girl

{Shopping Guide} Ruby Candy Strand via BaubleBar // Daisy Bead Tee via TopShop // Premium Embellished Skirt via TopShop // Anya Hindmarch Scrooge Clutch via ShopBop // Noir Jewelry Nightfall Cocktail Ring via ShopBop // Stuart Weitzman Victoria Pumps via ShopBop

Friday Fancies #53: Black Friday

I can honestly say last night was the very first time I have ever braved Black Friday shopping. Personally, it's definitely not my thing. I don't like crowds.. and there is nothing that irritates me more than people bumping into me while I am shopping. I am a stroller... I like to look. And think. And be able to walk where I want... I did get yelled at for walking over the barrier to look at the TVS at Target and then when he told me I can't go over there I said ummm so I have to stand in line just to look? He said yeah basically.... I did however find a white strips, toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash set for $31 bucks at Target. I was all over that since I am a white strips addict. Good thing now I'll have white teeth for Christmas. :) Any of you get any good finds? I think next year I'll stay at home and get a good nights rest after getting a really full belly! 

Anyway, it's been way too long since I've participated in Friday Fancies!

Been blogging over at Simply Savannah Events, my wedding planning company's blog!

Come check it out here!

Anyway, this Friday Fancies is all about black...

And here are some things I'm loving lately :) 

Friday Fancies #53: Black Friday

Anyway, hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving!!! 

{Shopping Guide} Double Zip Biker Jacket via TopShop // Juicy Couture Tough Girl Leather Zip Wallet via ShopBop // WGACA Vintage Chanel Earrings via ShopBop // Premium Embellished Vest via TopShop // La Mer Collections Gunmetal Malibu Chain Wrap Watch via ShopBop // WGACA Vintage Chanel Hard Handle Bag via ShopBop // Rag & Bone Sloane Platform Sandals via Neiman Marcus // Alice + Olivia Front Zip Leather Leggings via ShopBop // Tory Burch Robinson Saffiano Hardshell iPhone Case via ShopBop

Lovely in Lace

Just a random little post this morning. :)

I saw the one shoulder ivory lace dress on Pinterest yesterday & fell in love.

I started to put together a reception outfit idea but then decided I just wanted everything lace.

So there you have it. 

Some lovely lace to start off the week...

I'm definitely going to try & incorporate some lace into my work outfit today! 

What's your favorite way to wear lace?? 

Lovely in Lace

My favorite lace things I own are my bandeau bras for backless shirts & this one lace top I have that has wide horizontal stripes that are thick then some are lace and see through. :) Maybe I'll try and rock that today. We'll see! Have a fabulous Monday ya'll! 

{Shopping Guide} [1] Steve Madden Hadleyy Black Lace Heels via Heels // [2] Linear Lace Bralet via Top Shop // [3] Stella McCartney Asymmetric Lace Dress via Net-a-Porter // [4] Emilio Pucci Barolo and Nude One Shoulder Dress via Style Bop // [5] RED Valentino Lace Ruffle Clutch via Nordstrom // [6] Chinese Laundry Dress-up Nude Lace Flats via Heels // [7] Agent 18 Slim Shield Lace iPhone Case via Target // [8] Charlotte Olympia Minerva Lace and Satin Ankle Boots via Net-a-Porter // [9] Emilly Lace Shorts via Reiss

Oh How Pinteresting #10

Gosh I feel like I haven't had a minute to breathe & relax & do what I love lately... it's been tiring. I'm ready for a break. I've been so ridiculously busy & haven't had much alone time but I really want it. I just want to go to a cafe, drink a ridiculously delicious iced vanilla latte, snack on macarons  and blog all day. How relaxing and nice does that sound? Sounds like perfection to me. I was supposed to have today off but someone called out so I'm going in... but I do have Friday off. So I might just have to have a me day. Anyway, this Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday was put together in about 10 minutes so don't judge. :) Just some pins I found real fast that caught my eye! :)

Oh, How Pinteresting #10

& of course I had to throw in a Hunger Games pin. 

So obsessed still... you don't even know.

I am being Katniss for Halloween.

Bow & arrows and all.

It is going to be epic.

I can't even wait.

I'm kinda tempted to have my hair braided professionally...

See?

I'm obsessed.

:)

Have a great Wednesday!

{Photo Credits} Macarons pin via The Glitter Guide // Bride & Groom pin via Ruffled // Chair pin // Chambray Shirt pin via Fashion Salade // Quote pin via Rose and Hudson // Living Room pin via Marcus Design Inc // Turquoise Chair pin via Charlotte Lovey // Moutain pin via Beautiful Portals // Bedroom pin via Lonny Mag // Bracelets pin via Mocha Cafe // Wedges pin // Hi-Low Skirt pin via Seams for a Desire // Hunger Games pin

H&M Love

I love H&M.

When I lived in Dublin, Ireland doing a summer internship, I always got an hour to an hour & a half lunch break everyday. Best part about this??? My work was literally a 5 minute walk to the shopping center at St. Stephen's Green. My favorite stores? River Island, Top Shop & H&M. This explains why my Friday Fancies often use clothes from all 3 of the stores. When H&M came to Tacoma I was super excited... however, I was only there a semester before I moved... 

So now I am in Savannah where other than fancy-way-too-expensive-boutiques-that-I-can't-afford... there is pretty much only Forever 21 to cater to my style. 

so uh yeah I have been loving checking out H&M lately online! Here are some many reasons why I seriously need H&M to offer online shopping!!! 

H&M Love

Best part about H&M?

The prices...

{1} $14.95

{2} $12.95

{3} $34.95

{4} $17.95

{5} $24.95

{6} $24.95

{7} $17.95

{8} $34.95 

{9} $14.95

{10} $5.95

{11} Unknown

Total = $204.50

Aghhh seriously H&M! Please get your online shopping services up!

Or well cough cough ahem... maybe for the sake of my wallet, please don't :)

{Shopping Guide--all via H&M} Swimsuit Top // Gold Necklace // Heels // Dress // Flats // Necklace // Romper // Floral Trousers // Beach Bag // Earrings // Fedora

Oh, How Pinteresting #6 & Dream Wedding #16

Today I decided to combine my link-ups with Vintage Apple & Something Charming. Mostly just because what I wanted to do for my wedding wednesday is basically using all pictures from my pinterest board, Bride & Groom. Since I work at weddings it is no surprise that my dream wedding is starting to formulate in my head. And it is so different than what I originally thought. At first I always thought I would want this huge party with a whole bunch of people. Now trust me... I still want my big party, but there's something else I want first. I want to either elope or have an engagement shoot with an amazing photographer. Then I think probably a year later I want to have the huge party. I just think it would be so much more intimate and meaningful for myself & future mystery fiance to do it that way... Just to spend that day with the people you love more than anything. Or maybe unconsciously this is just my way of getting to celebrate twice? I don't know. But I will tell you one thing. I do not want my wedding to be the happiest day of my life. And the reason is because than what about all the rest of the days of marriage? Are you just doomed to a life of never being that happy again??

I will admit that I do believe in true love & fairy tales. <3

Oh, How Pinteresting #6 & a Dream Wedding #16: Engagement Shoot

Now don't you want to do an engagement shoot like this??
& you know what... I just thought of something...
Looking at all these happy couples makes me happy
because I am a happy girlfriend & I love my boyfriend. :)
And I feel very lucky to have that!
I think it's fun to have an engagement shoot location that fits the couple's personalities.
Which made me think...
HOW FREAKING COOL WOULD A
SNOWBOARDING ENGAGEMENT SHOOT BE?!?!?!?!
Just saying... now watch us see it next winter on one of these big wedding blogs.
Pfttt, well all I have to say is I said it first.
Now I'm off to get my haircut.
Ew.
I hate getting my haircut.
Read more about it here.
& since it's Pinteresting Wednesday... I will finish this post with some cool hair pins!
Definitely didn't mean to only use blondes... but uhh it just happened that way.

Detox Update:
After going to the pool & having to put on a bathing suit, I was quickly reminded why I chose to do this detox. And decided to make the best of it & complete it because I started it. I may have a drink or two this weekend but that doesn't mean I can't complete the 7 days. So I will be doing all 7 days. Then next time when considering a detox, I'll stick to one that is less than 5 days haha. Oh, and I just made a delicious dinner of asparagus, mushrooms & onions seasoned with salt, pepper & garlic. It was actually really fabulous and I will be making it as a side dish for the bf sometime! I think he'd like it a lot too. So, here is to self control & willing myself to just do it!

{Photo Credits} Orange Grove Engagement pin via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Priscilla Valentina // Pillow Fight Engagement pin via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Glass Jar Photography // Vintage Picnic pin via A Couple of Night Owls // Rope Swing pin via The Knotty Bride, photography by Jose Villa // Down on the Farm pin via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Three Nails Photography // An Engagement Session at an Irish Castle pin via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Kristen Booth // Kissing in Water pin via Ruffled, photography by Brent Van Auken //  Airplane Engagement Shoot pin via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Justin Lee // Sparkly Lights pin via Style Me Pretty, photography by Love Joy Faith {Hair Photo Credits} Fishtail Braid pin // Floral Halo pin via Priscila Valentina // Colored Tips pin // Braided updo pin via Love Maegan // Beach Waves pin

Dread it more than the Dentist

So today I have a hair appointment. Actually this is take 2. Because I made an appointment yesterday. I showed up. Got scared. And left. You might be wondering why? Well, I need a haircut. Bad. Bad as in I haven't had my hair cut since it was butchered in March. The ends are awful. So basically to get my hair back healthy would mean to cut off about 3-4 inches. I freaked out. Because that also means cutting off all my blonde ombre. I did not want that but I also didn't want to spend money to re-color it. Well, I have changed my mind because it's fried and needs it. Bad. I can honestly say I dread getting my hair done more than going to the dentist... or even to that other doctor which I will just not even mention right now. So here are some pictures I have for how I want my hair...

Anyway, my fear is because of a trip I took to Brassfields Salon in Tacoma, WA in March. The only reason I put a link to that is because I am warning you... DO NOT GO THERE. After showing multiple & countless pictures of how I wanted my blonde ombre to look, they added no blonde, instead died the ends of my hair a nasty ugly shade of red.

It was awful. I cried & cried & cried some more. Finally my friends were like you need to get them to fix it. So I went back to get it fixed. Well, they tried to re-charge me for their mistake. At this point, while having foil in my hair I said take the foil out now I'm leaving now. They finally agreed to comp it. What a terrible experience. Anyway, I am crossing my fingers today goes better! I'm going to show them all the pictures from above! More to come later...if I like the way it turns out... & hopefully the ladies at 40 Volume in Savannah are understanding & nice & sweet because I have never in my life had a hair person I go back to more than once. I need to find my hair soul mate. :) 

Photos: Marvelous Kiddo, Pinterest, Pinterest, Ombre Hair