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Just wanted to pop by and share the details of what I wore for the SBS Conference last weekend. I'm kind of obsessed with this outfit. Reason 1: On Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the Jules Reid show in Knoxville... OMG! Calling all retro obsessed gals! Her collection is to die! Reason 2: I love the color combo and mix of predictable styles with an unpredictable print.
This print is called 50's rose. Jules really carries a philosophy similar to Lilly Pulitzer. Every fabric is designed by her and then placed onto several different fabrics. The prints can be made casual or dressy based on the fabric and style of the garment. The top I'm wearing for example could be worn either way because it is basic cotton, but the silk blends created gorgeous dresses that would be absolute perfection for a bridal party!
I will share more details and photos in a post later... so stay tuned!
In honor of it being the 4th... I thought I would share a slightly patriotic look from our honeymoon. This was my favorite look from the trip. I wore this the day we took the bike ride from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown( ... I know what you are thinking... dresses and bikes don't mix... ) This really did though! The weather was so crazy from where you were right next to the water and then went into town to shop and eat probably a 10-15 degree temp difference. So I wore this with a coverup to ensure I wouldn't smolder when we arrived. The length of the dress and soft cotton material made it super comfy for a waterside cruise.
I bought most of my honeymoon clothes over the couple months leading up to the wedding. I did that to avoid having a major chunk of change to spend all at once. This dress from Asos was a must. I obsess over gingham anyway and with the great quality and price point I just couldn't pass it up. It is only available in the maternity version now, but with how the dress is already made I think that anyone could also get by with that one (just size down).
My sandals were a splurge gift to myself before the wedding. I stopped on the way up in DC to grab some last minute wedding needs and decided this was the last time Luke wouldn't see the wallet damage from the trip to the mall and I just had to. I had been loving the wedge version of these for a while, but really needed more flat sandals. I was unsure of how I would like them, but once I tried them on I fell in love. Happy Wedding to me!
This was absolutely the best trip of my life, not just because this was on my top 5 list of places to go.... but because I was with my HUSBAND(!!!) and could finally relax!
Happy Fourth of July! Have a wonderful day and be safe!!!
ps- make sure to check out all the great sales this weekend! I made a splurge with Tory yesterday since I could get 25% off a bag I was wanting! Go HERE for more deets!
Other sales this weekend include:
Nordstrom: Summer Markdown Sale Up to 50% off! HERE
J Crew: 40% off Already Mark down Sale Items!!! HERE
Asos: 50% off Markdowns & 20% off regular priced items HERE
Urban Outfitters: Get up to 70% off summer styles HERE
Today I'm coming at you with the nitty gritty details of creating a bridal look for less. To be honest... this was the easiest part of my planning process. I was extremely stressed at first because Luke and I had to use a lot of our own money to pay for the wedding... so the beginning process of looking at dresses was VERY overwhelming. So here goes my bridal look breakdown and how I stretched my budget to the limit... and still left room to splurge on shoes.
1. I bought my dress from the J Crew Warehouse Clearance store in Lynchburg, VA. If you are located within driving distance to this place... GO! The staff was so incredibly helpful and kept an eye out for dresses I was in search of. I could not have been more pleased! This also helped to calm my nerves about the feelings I would have about buying a dress without my mom. I was very lucky to catch a sale at the store and received an extra 25% off the price... my dress was $200+ tax! WHAT?? I know! Best score ever!
2. Shoes were a splurge item for me... and I know what some of you are thinking... no one sees them! I realize that, but shoes are my vice... so sans fancy shoes on my wedding day was not optional. I purchased these gems back in November and didn't look back. They were different, had a bow on them, served as my blue item, and were Tory Burch. Did I miss anything there... nope! These shoes are my obsession!
3. Gems were a last minute decision for me. I was obviously a J Crew bride... so I decided to pop in the week of the wedding and see if they had any options that would work for the big day. The sales girl at Tyson's actually pulled the earrings out for me... she had been hiding them for herself and when I showed her my dress she said I had a better reason to buy them than her! What a gem! I adore them! I also went with the pearl hammock bracelet to match the necklace I've already had in my collection for a couple years. I knew I would wear it on the daily so it didn't seem like a splurge.
4. My veil was special made for for me by my seamstress. She charged me a very minimal fee ($27)!!! That was a major steal!
5. I did my own makeup. I went to sephora about a week before the wedding to do a little product testing. I used some products I was already using, but if you added up the product list I invested about $200 total on all my makeup and brushes.
6. Hair was a no-go for DIY! I went to a salon for a trial earlier in the week and then the day of. Total for hair was $125.
Total investment for my Wedding Look:
-Dress: $200
-Shoes:$325
-Jewelry:$125
-Veil: $27
-Makeup:$200
-Hair: $125
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Total: $1,002.00!!!!!!!!!!
I really debated whether or not to share the entire breakdown of my wedding day look... to be honest it's a little personal... but I know that there are a million girls out there who are in the same boat I was in! Ladies, you can look like a million bucks on your wedding day and not break the bank!
Please let me know if you have any questions about where I found great deals and ways to cut corners! I would love to share! It is so much easier than you would think!
Hey guys! So sorry for the impromptu vacay from blogging... life has been a little cray over here! 1. I am getting married in t-minus 3 days! (EEKKKK!!!!) 2. Luke's grandpa passed this past weekend... we've had a bit of a hard time... 3. I am on my voyage to the first state (DE) to see my favorite peeps and get ready for this wedding! So... I wasn't kidding when I said life had been a little major lately! I got some raves about a couple pieces I shared through insta and thought I would share the deets! I'm not always the best liketoknowit poster... so here goes ladies...
I'm definitely on a kick right now... a white, lace, and eyelet kick! I am also a tad bit behind on outfit posts (please bare with me... wedding planning is on overload right now! t-minus 33 days and counting!!! EEEK!) So, this is from last weekend. Luke and I spent the day together shopping for paint (home renovations are already beginning... can't wait to make our first home really ours!) The flats were a recent purchase from ModCloth that I am OBSESSED with! They come in 3 other colors and I am contemplating buying another!
I got this top last year from Gap, but never wore it... why I don't know... but I'm pretty notorious for buying things and sometimes letting them collect dust in the closet. (hence my overload on poshmark lately... We have no closet space in the new house OOPS!) I love the detailing on the edges and it was perfect for a casual Saturday.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend & thanks for reading!
Obsessed doesn't even explain my love for tulle. I could have a million tulle skirts and still not have enough. So, when deciding what to wear for Easter it was really a no brainer. Tulle and pink are a match made in heaven.
My wedges were a random find when perusing the Lulu's website. I had thought they would be perfect for an upcoming bridal shower, but decided to make them my easter shoes and pull a couple things out of my closet that hadn't been getting much wear. I love the styling of this shirt. I actually have it in two colors. I thought the pink was perfect for Easter.
I always seem to have a good hair day on days it doesn't matter and when big days come up: WHAM... bad hair day! This day was the worst. I have been struggling with my hair to keep it from getting super frizzy, no such luck on Easter. Woops!
