Dorothy Perkins

I have been doing research online for dresses that won't cost half my paycheck, while still adding some high fashion into my wardrobe.  Enter Dorothy Perkins.  I have seen some of her dresses from time to time on other blogs, but I never really put much thought into it.  I just checked out the site for the first time and there are so many dress options all under $100.  Also, if you sign up for the newsletter you receive 15% off your purchase. 

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Roast or Toast?

 

 If the bride asks you to give a speech at some point throughout the wedding weekend I think it is important to remember the difference between giving a roast and a toast.  For starters you have to remember who you are speaking about.  If the bride is sarcastic and can take a good roasting session then go ahead, but if she is sweet and sincere and just wants to hear how you became such good friends and some words of wisdom, stick with what will genuinely make her happy.  Of course you want your speech to standout amongst the room full of listeners, but it should not be at the expensive of your friend.  You have to remember she has family, coworkers, and family friends in the room as well as everyone from her grooms side, and she may not be up for a harsh beating.

Basically, my one piece of advice is do this for her and make she will be overcome with happy tears not sad ones! 

Attention NYC ladies.. I Need Your Help!

Alright all you New York City ladies, I am attending a wedding in NYC in October and I need to make a hair appointment.  Where do we go?  In a city where its impossible to get dinner reservations I am assuming a blow out at 3pm on a Saturday may book up fast, so my friends and I are going to make appointments now.  The hard part is we have NO idea where to go.  We are staying in Midtown East so any recommendations you can give us would be very much appreciated.

Please suggest away.

Thanks. 

Weekend recap: My Trip to Michigan!

This past weekend was filled with family and relaxing, it was exactly what I needed.  David and I drove up to Michigan to visit my Sister, brother-in-law and their little baby Spencer.  It is so crazy how fast he is growing up, he is honestly the cutest little munchkin ever. 

We brought pizza along with us so she could spend some quality time with her cousin Izzy.

On Saturday Melissa and Jeff threw a surprise party for Jeff's Moms 60th birthday.  I was so impressed with how grown up she has become...  I mean look at this food she served...

OK I meant look at the food she catered, but a catered party that is so mature!!  She also came up with this adorable "Myna's Hard Lemonade" stand that I helped her execute (I cut out some labels)

We also ran into a special someone while on a walk...

But, mainly I jam packed my weekend with some much needed Spencer time.

Playing with uncle David's nose

 Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Finally Friday

I hope everyone has some exciting weekend plans.  I am heading up to Michigan to visit my little man.  Is he not the cutest little munchkin in the world?

I promise to post as many pictures as I can next week!

Edith Hart

When it comes to online shopping, your options may be limited to the traditional department stores and major online powerhouses like shopbop.com.  Don't get me wrong I visit these sites daily, but sometimes I would love to order from one of those hidden gem boutiques.  That is why yesterday I was so thrilled to find out my favorite Chicago boutique, Edith Hart, has just launched their online store.  For those of you that haven't heard of Edith Hart or don't live in Chicago, be prepared to love every item in the ENTIRE store.

The reason I am so obsessed with Edith Hart is they have so many great options for the professional bridesmaid in all of us. Here are just a few of my favorite dresses they offer:


Snap Dragon Zip Dress

Fever Pitch Dress

Valley Song Dress

Goldrush Dress

Here are some of my favs, I promise you will love the site so head on over to Edith Hart and check it out!  Also, how amazing does my friend Siera's little sister look as the model?

Incredible Etsy Wedding Finds: Wedding Organization



Lately, I have just been obsessed with Etsy.  Whether it is a gift for someone else, or a purchase for myself, I know if I go on Etsy I will be able to find something that is not only creative, but a little different than ordinary.  I frequently post my finds on Etsy, but today I realized how wonderful it would be to create a new series!

So today, I am kicking it off the new series with Wedding Organization.  Whether you have a wedding planner or not there is SO much that goes into planning a wedding.  I have spent hours looking for wedding organization systems.  Since we have a wedding planner I do not need a checklist sort of system, more along the lines of a place to keep track on my own of what needs to be done.  Below are a few of the creative options I found on Etsy.  I figure these may make a great engagement gift for the bride, or a special treat the bride can give to her Mom!

Wedding Planner Binder from Urban Collective
Each beautiful binder is personalized and made to order. The wedding organizer and planner has 21 sections filled with checklists, schedules, comprehensive budgets and the right questions to ask all your vendors.

Personalized Wedding Binder Kit from Ampers and Ink $50
This binder kit is perfect for someone that just wants a place to keep all wedding details organized.  It includes a personalized cover, 10-12 dividersand a 12 month calendar at a glance.

Deluxe Engagement Package from Better Half Wedding and Events - $275
They design & create a custom planning binder, stuffed with personalized details, including theirA-Z planning tabs & tips. Also included is their "A Smart Bride is an Organized Bride" CD & worksheets {about 8 different planning worksheets you can download and customize in your own computer, including a wedding planning checklist, budget tracker, and more!} This package also includes a custom year calendar, Say Yes to the Dress section, pictures of you & your hubby-to-be scattered throughout the binder, inspiration boards, and SO much more!

I hope you enjoy this new series feel free to share with me some of your favorite Etsy finds!