She Said Yes to the Dress

My apologies for my speckled new-post appearances. Things have been a bit crazy as of late. I will not bore you with those details but I am happy to announce that the best friend has found her wedding dress. Being in a bridal salon and experiencing all the excitement of her upcoming nuptials has put me in a decidedly bridal type of mood. So, here are a few of my favorite style-setting brides. 

Big Sister - June 20, 2009

Ivanka Trump - October 25, 2009

Photo via Instyle.com/weddings

Grace Kelly - April 19, 1956

Photo via Life.com 

Jenna Bush - May 10, 2008
Photo via InStyle.com courtesy of The White House

Marie Claire Fashion Find

Cheap and chic... yes, please!! I happened upon this romper yesterday while flipping through the January issue of Marie Claire. It was on a page entitled: Look Like a Million for Under $100. I would love it with a pair of wedge sandals, lots of bracelets, and a chunky necklace. 

* Image via MarieClaire.com 

If you want to buy (i.e. boyfriend who still hasn't bought me a Christmas present) follow the link!!

J.Crew New Collection

I would like to own and wear this outfit on a regular basis:

This is my base: Sequin chino short, Selvedge chambray shirt, and Leather equestrian belt.

Fenton-Fallon for J.Crew Carrington crystal bow necklace = AMAZING. I would probably try and incorporate it into any outfit... including the Friday morning tennis outfit complete with sweaty brow and messy hair. My color of choice is the dark charcoal that is shown here. 

Then I'll layer this Ruffled gamine jacket in desert rose.  

(style note: It will be kept open to show sparkly shorts!!) 

These Cleo platform sandals in sienna brown on my feet because I love a wedge with shorts. 

And to top it off, this Metallic Beacon purse in pale gold slung on my shoulder. 

*All images via JCrew.com