Fashion Fridays: A BHLDN Affair

Happy Friday my darlings! Yesterday was BHLDN's GRAND OPENING of their VERY first store in Houston, TX and it was such an amazing turnout. I snapped some pictures of the lovely store to share with you.  It is pretty whimsical and fantastic so prepare yourself.

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For All the Occasions Of Your Life...

Top Pick Thursdays: BHLDN Liberty D'Orsay Shoes

Hey dolls! This is such a late post, but I had to include my top pick for today. 

Saw this fabulous pair on BHLDN and I am swooning over them! 

If you haven't checked out their latest video, please do HERE! 

They have launched a fall collection featuring separates and more beautiful gowns. 

Yay!!!  Oh happy day!

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Wedding Wednesdays: Claire La Faye Vintage Wedding

Morning lovelies! Happy Hump Day! Sorry I didn't post yesterday. I spent the day cuddling up to my doggies and watched bad soap operas while the rain poured outside.  Seriously - do those people EVER age?  I haven't watched it in years but they ALL still look the same.  All in all, it was a pleasantly relaxing day.

I also spent the day browsing my favorite wedding blogs and came across one that took my breath away.  This one is from Style Me Pretty and the bride's dress is nothing short of AMAZING. The designer, Claire La Faye, is new to the wedding world but is already paving the way for success. The label has a "heavy nostalgia for romance...old Hollywood glamour with a modern day silhouette...luxury with an edge." WOW.  When you see this bride's dress, you will see every bit of this. LOVING the rustic vintage theme, the doilies and lace, the birdcage headpiece from La Boheme, the wonderful lampshade decor, and one of my favorite pieces, her rosary  necklace from Waxing Poetic

 

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Wedding Wednesday: Something Blue...

Swooning over these BHLDN peep-toes...

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Wedding Wednesdays: The Perfect Pink

My darlings - the day is coming to a close and all I can think about are these beautiful dreamy wedding photos.  I was never much of a "pink" girl, but I have found so much beauty and romanticism in these photos that it's hard NOT to love pink....especially blush pink.  It's the perfect shade for any girl and is my favorite color today.

What about you? What color is calling YOUR name today?

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Top Pick Thursdays: Me Lucky Charm

I Think I Found Me Lucky Charm
Meet Zara's New Pot of Gold...

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Top Pick Thursdays: ALDO's Global Bazaar

Happy Thursday my lovelies! I've been seeing a lot of Awkward+Awesome postings on other blogs and I'd like to contribute a couple of my own as It's been an INTERESTING morning.

AWKWARD: At around 430 this morning, I was suddenly awakened by bright shining lights in our bedroom.  When I opened my eyes, I saw my husband standing by the door staring at me. Then, he said "how am I supposed to sleep with you laying like that?" Apparently, I LITERALLY kicked him out of bed in my sleep and somehow maneuvered my body horizontally across the bed taking up all his space. All I have to say is - innocent until proven guilty :) Opps.
AWESOME: It's a pretty awesome feeling to FINALLY fit into my favorite pair of jeans again.  Last night, I pulled out 2 of them (one from 4 years ago when my hubby and I first started dating and the other pair was from NINE years ago) and they fit again.  Can I get a hallelujah?!?! I swore I would one day fit into them again...so glad I didn't toss them out. Woot! Woot! I just did a virtual moonwalk across the room. :)

What kind of AWESOMENESS is happening in YOUR life today?? I want to hear!

Have you taken a look at Aldo's site lately?  They have a wonderful collection going on right now called Global Bazaar full of today's HOTTEST trends - bold colors, bracelet stacking, ikat prints, and amazing platforms you will LOVE.  I have SO many favorites I don't even know where to begin, but I should warn you, get ready for the sticker shock because EVERYTHING I found is under $100. Bam! Don't resist the feeling - I know you want it. These are my beautiful top picks for today.

{Images via Aldo}

Top Pick Thursdays: Need Supply Co.

Morning dolls! I feel like the Energizer Bunny today.  Got my "I am Woman. Here my roar" mood kicking in FULL gear and I am SO ready to tackle the day.  It's been a FANTASTIC day so far - got in a great workout before work, came in early to start the day, and my hair is being nice to me. I am...

  W  I  N  N  I  N  G ! ! !

On top of that, I found the most ridiculously AWESOME giveaway this morning I shared with you all in my previous post so PLEASE enter if you can!  You never know....you may just win!

What could make this day ANY better? I'll tell you what  - a NEW found love!  My blogsters - meet Need Supply Co.  Just found this AMAZING company online and thought "where have you been all my life?"  Started in 1996 out of Virginia, the company has evolved from an eclectic vintage denim shop to a mix of premium street wear and contemporary brands.  Although their focus is still denim, their collection includes a little bit of everything for the versatile shopper.

To check out their store, click HERE, but I must warn you.  In the event your heart starts palpating rapidly, stay calm. You are not experiencing a heart attack.  You are, in fact, falling in love with them too. Don't fight it. It will be less painful. Enjoy lovelies! Here are my top picks.

{Images via Need Supply Co}

Top Pick Thursdays: Lanvin Shoes

I am crushing HARD on these Lanvin pumps right now. Can you say F-A-B??  

Talk about a TRUE stiletto and I love the western-inspired strap. 

I bet I would need it too. Giddy up!  

Now, who's got a grand I can borrow? 

{sigh}

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Trendy Tuesdays: Punk Fashion

Hi dolls! Hope you are having a fabulous day so far. It's been a super busy day at work once again so this post is coming a little later than expected. Today has been one of those days where I feel like karate chopping anyone that gets in my way. Hey-yah!  Yes - today I feel like a Bada** with a capital "B."  I woke up early, got my workout on, and have been so productive at work today.  The only thing missing is one of these punk rocker outfits to complete my day.  I am totally digging this fashion trend aren't you?

Remember THIS post about leather biker jackets?  I would love to pair one of those jackets with one of these hot outfits.  Sometimes I'm a little rough on the edges and I like it that way.  These looks are still very feminine in their own way but have a tomboyish feel to them which I love.

I made my own little outfit below. Could you see yourself wearing this?  My goodness...those cuffs are to die for! And that leather dress reminds me of 'The Matrix' for some reason.

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Dress: Marios Schwab ($3,790)

Shoes: Emilio Pucci

Leather cuffs: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci ($625)

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Top Pick Thursdays: Zara Shoe Collection

I am completely crushing on Zara's shoe collection.  I have been SO fortunate to meet so many Australian bloggers these last few weeks and they have been stoked about a Zara opening in Sydney! Yay for them!  Luckily, we have Zara here in the states and this store is FABULOUS!  Their clothing line is so European, posh, AND affordable.  I love it!

Sadly enough, I hardly paid any attention to their shoe collection...until now!  For AT LEAST a week now, I have been drooling over all these great bloggers' outfits and when reading the caption, I discovered many of their shoes are from Zara! What the....man! I have been missing out.  I swear - I am ALWAYS tardy to the party.  So, today's Top Pick Thursdays goes out to all the "late-bloomers" out there like me. Enjoy my lovelies!  These are my favorite picks.

 **Note: all prices are in US Dollars** Click HERE for their entire shoe collection.

{Images via Zara}

In My Shopping Bag...

Good morning my sweeties! I gotta say - I had a fantastic weekend. How about you?  Kind of sad it ended so quickly, but I am always excited to see what next weekend has in store for me. Besides Mother's Day, we did a whole lot of NOTHING. Yay!  Never thought doing nothing would make me happy, but it was nice to have some downtime with my husband, relax, get my chores/errands finished early, and prep for Monday morning. {Sigh} AND we have clean sheets and towels which always makes me oh-so-very giddy.

On Saturday I spent the day shopping with the ladies for Mother's Day and we did some damage.  Mom got a purse, blouse, a watch, and a navigation system from my brother and I.  Love that lady!  Seriously, I had to refrain myself SO many times from buying EVERYTHING in sight.  This is what happens when you don't shop on a regular basis.  It just builds up inside you and when you DO get out, you go nuts. Does that ever happen to you??

Ok...so I did go a little wild BUT (and you will be happy to know) that EVERYTHING I bought was on sale. The sales for Mother's Day were ridiculous...ALL thanks to awesome rockstar MOMS.  So, I thought I'd share my goodies with you. Brace yourself. It's pretty awesome and you may experience a bit of jealously after reading this.  That's ok. I would be jealous of me too.  Enjoy my loves!

COACH- Originally $358; on sale for 65% off! Holy moly!

NINE WEST- 2 pairs of shoes for $80 TOTAL

GUESS - Originally $150; on sale for 50% off

TARGET - Originally $12.99 each; on sale for 50% off

I love shawls and these colors are beautiful!

TARGET - Summer Necessities: $12.99 Floppy Hat; $12.99 Sandals; $16.99 sunglasses

(Ok...so my husband bought me these so they are technically "free")

AND I noticed these sandals match the dress I won below!

 Remember these beauties? I won these a couple weeks ago in giveaways and they arrived over the weekend. YAY!!!! LOVE THEM!

Lynzy from Sparkling Footsteps hosted a giveaway to win an outfit from Peacock Plume and I won that amazing floral dress. Can't wait to wear it!

Annette from Swanky Tables held a giveaway to win Stella & Dot goodies and I chose these 2 fabulous bracelets. Still can't believe I won 2 giveaways in 1 day.

THANKS AGAIN LADIES FOR HOSTING THESE GREAT GIVEAWAYS!

Speaking of giveaways and free stuff, today is the LAST DAY to enter my giveaway to Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Williams-Sonoma.  The contest closes TONIGHT so enter now!  The winner will be announced Tuesday morning. Wouldn't it be nice to start the week off right as a WINNER? Yay!  Don't miss out on it. Click HERE for the full details.