[Event] Boutique Blowout

I know that everybody and they mama must know about this event by now. Due to technical difficulties I could not get this up on my site for anything earlier this week!I am so excited to be there perusing through all of these fabulous boutiques' clothing. Hope to see you there!

[Event] 50% off Sale at Lela this Saturday only!

This Saturday, come to Lela for our
semi-annual Brown Bag Sale where you'll receive 50% Off everything in the store!

You got it... For one day only, we're blowing out all fall/winter merchandise to make room for Spring & Summer's hottest new looks.

So get to bed early Friday night cuz doors open at 8am sharp on Saturday.
You don't wanna miss this one!

Twenny Twen Ten

It is now officially 2010! I hope that everyone rang in a safe and happy holiday! I always get sort of sad after the holidays because everyone spends all this time preparing, planning, and anticipating Christmas and New Years, and then in just a two short weeks its all over and its back to the regular grind. The new year is a nostalgic time for me because I like to loko back at the past year and look at my accomplishments (both big and small) but I like to look forward and see what new challenges, goals, and obstacles are in store for me. I like to embrace change 2010 is SO going to be my year!


Of course I speaketh of my wedding, 10-9-10! Obvs..wedding planning is in my future.. but maybe more importantly, wedding saving. I have found just about every vendor that I am going to work with and now we are just working on putting deposits down. So now its time for the most nerve-racking and emotional part of the wedding planning process...The Dress! I have mixed emotions about the dress. I feel like January is a very blah month. Important decisions should not be made in January! Yet my knot timeline says that this is the month to start the whole bridal gown shopping process. Ugh. And..what if I get cold feet about the dress? I just need to make sure that I am 100% in love with it...and I know I am going to be so picky, analyzing every detail and every angle of how I look in the dress. I think I have an amazing support system to bring with me, girls who will tell me point blank what they like and don't like about each dress. But I hope that everyone loves my dress and that not one person has a critical comment or else that comment will be stuck in my head! Here are a few of the pics that I have been collecting as wedding inspiration. I am starting to see a common theme of romantic hairstyles and easy decorations. I love every one of these pictures!

If you or know someone who is a Wisconsin Bride...they should visit this link with really good resources for local vendors, tips, and trends. It is always nice to real weddings in your area to help you find out what you like and don't like. How did everyone spend their New Year? and What does 2010 have in store for you?

I survived another Christmas!

If you are reading this, then you have survived another Christmas holiday. Take a deep breath and let it all out! If you are like me, then you had to visit family on (count 'em) Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, ah ah ah (thats my count impression). It was alot of fun, but I think that for next year the fiance and I will combine our parents gift exchange and make it into one big celebration at our casa to make it a little less hectic. I have to admit that I don't mind all of that running around so much because A) I don't have any brothers or sisters so I like to visit with all of my cousins, B) there wasn't any inclement weather and C) unlike my family, the fiance's family likes to partake in a little thing I like to call, adult beverages. Hooray! There was some rain on Christmas day (boo) but nothing a Wisconsin-ite can't handle.


As far as presents go, Santa got me some pretty cool gifts. I got a Miss Sixty wool coat with a hood in black, for when my green or fuschia wool coats just wont do), a sweet dartboard with steel-tipped darts to get my dart skillz back up, and some VS pjs among other things.

I was extra excited about the board games that Santa brought! Now I feel like I have an enviable array of board games that anyone would love: Battle of the Sexes, Taboo, Pictionary, Scrabble, and Cranium. I cannot wait to host a game night with all of my friends!! Call it dorky if you want to, but games + drinks + winter = goofy goodness. It's good for the soul. I have always been partial to Scrabble and Scattergories myself. Let the games begin!

Next up on the list is planning for my NYE party. A quick trip to Discount Liquor and a cart full o' everything from Absolut to Vino, surely there will be something for everyone! I still haven't decided the "punishment" for those who dare not to wear B&W to partake in the MJ Tribute festivities. I should make them drink a warm shot of Cuervo..ooohh feel the burn!

What do you have going on for NYE this year? Do you go out for a night on the town, or do you like to chill at home and watch the ball drop with the one you love? Comment here!

[Sale] Miss Ruby $20 off Holiday Dresses until 12/31

I can't wait to check this place out for Bridesmaid dresses next month! I hope they have eggplant!

Michelle Likey

So I came across a fellow bloggers website, named Daddy Likey, via an awesome, amazing, outrageous giveaway! Don't let the name fool you, as it almost did me..It a crazy cool fashion blog and so I had to spread the love and let all of my readers know about it as well. All you have to do to enter is post a comment on her blog. This just reiterate's just how much us bloggers love comments! Thanks to all my amazing readers for the emails and comments. I feel the love!

http://daddylikey.blogspot.com/2009/12/mega-exciting-end-of-year-giveaway.html

Wanted

Its been awhile since I have done a "Wants" section. Since I have been planning the wedding I haven't wanted to look at trends or sales on anything other than wedding favors these past couple of months! There little room in my budget for clothes, but thats ok! I have been getting creative with things that are already in my closet. (Is now the time to admit I bought a Simply Vera cardi at Kohl's while Christmas shopping yesterday? I only spent $35 though!) Thankfully, 2 of my friends and beloved WP (Wedding Party) chicas stepped in with their wants to help me out in this area. Keep in mind these are wants -the prices are not listed so as not to cause sticker shock. Without further ado, here they are...Wants, in no particular order:


Cinzia Rocca Wool Coat, available at Bluefly.com

Anthro cardi, available at anthro.com

Botkier boots, available at zappos.com

Luichiny boots, available at endless.com

BCBG blardigan (blazer + cardigan. yea!) available at Macys.com


Snuck in a want for myself! Ruffled cardi available at anthro.com

Ruched dress, available in many different colors and 10 different looks @ VS.com