Busy, Busy Bee + Mustaches Are Fun

I'm so incredibly sorry for not posting great reads for the past week and a half. My life is comparable to a whirlwind right now, and when I think I may have time to sit down and post something significant pops up and prevents me from doing so. Or maybe there should be more hours in the day, because I would undoubtedly have time for blogging then! Please don't hold it against me? Here's a funny picture of Malorie and I from this past weekend, which consisted of a late Cinco de Mayo/birthday celebration.

Renovations

Sorry for my lack of posting last week, but I was helping my parents give their room a face lift. I will post pictures later on this afternoon, lovies.

Royal Fashion

I know this is such a predictable post, but the gowns were too beautiful to not talk about! So let's discuss, shall we? Kate Middleton chose an Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton gown for her wedding dress. It was a gorgeous sweetheart neckline with lace overlay that continued into the long sleeves. The skirt was full with an 8.8 ft train. The Queen let her borrow a Cartier tiara, in which her parents gave her matching Cartier earrings. So fabulous!



Kate's reception dress was just as beautiful as the first chosen gown. The satin gown with beaded detail was also a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen design which she complemented with a white fur cropped cardigan.



Kate's sister, and maid of honor, Pippa's dress was almost as lovely as Kate's wedding dress. Also, an Alexander McQueen design, the dress had cleaned lines and slightly fish-taled out at the bottom. With lace detail on the sleeves and neckline, and buttons down the back this dress will definitely set a trend for future brides.



The guests did not disappoint with their fancy and sometimes outrageous hats.



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French Affair

Eek! New favorite alert!! If you've followed my blog at all you know that I'm in love with Essie nail polish. I'm always searching for new colors to add to my ridiculously enormous collection and my newest addition is French Affair. It may look like a regular pale pink, but when applied to your nails it has the slightest lavender hue. Check it, lovies.

Much A-do About Royalty

I'm not sure if you've been on the planet Earth the past six months, but if you have I'm sure you've heard at least a snippet about the Royal wedding that is to occur this weekend. Growing up Princess Diana was my idol, and I was certain that one day I would meet her and then would marry Prince William (Princess Elizabeth sounds marvelous to me). Well things certainly didn't turn out they way I once thought as a little girl, but I still find myself fascinated with all that is royal. I will be up bright and early to watch the wedding with English tea, and maybe some sort of English breakfast menu (stay tuned) to watch the wedding of century; And of course to investigate all the fashion to be seen.

Weekend Lessons

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What I learned this weekend: I love French Connection, sundried tomatoes are my favorite vegetable, anything Ina Garten of Barefoot Contessa makes is absolutely fantastic*, always apply sunscreen to your back when washing your car... always, a far away friend can always make my day through a simple text message, I will never be too old for dyeing eggs or Easter Egg hunts, peanut butter and chocolate will always and forever be my favorite combination, and I should own more pastel colored items.

*See Ina Garten's Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad Recipe

Stripes are Forever

Forever21, Frenchie Knit Top, $17.80

Forever21, Striped Boxy Top, $12.80

Forever21, Striped Bandeau Top, $3.50

Forever21, Striped Bodycon Dress, $12.80

Forever21, Striped Sweater Tunic, $15.99

Forever21, Striped Bodycon Skirt, $8.80

The nautical theme seems to arise every time summer rolls around again, and I have to say I kind of love it. Stripes go with everything! Here are a few striped items you can find at Forever21 at some really cool price points.