Thursday, June 25, 2009

King Of Pop

Rest In Peace Michael Jackson.



I love this video but it used to scare the be-jezuz outta me!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

My Most Wanted

At this very moment, as I look around my less than tidy house, I wish I had "I Dream of Jeannie" powers and could blink my house spotless. But alas, unfortunately that cool power was just a figment of a writer's imagination. Still I gaze at the mess that's not gonna clean itself.

This brings me to my latest obession. Should I or shouldn't I get a maid. Wow..that sounds so... weird.

I need help. I have finally admitted it. I have entirely too much going on and cleaning is the last thing I want to even think about doing when I get home. Is this wrong?

I've hesitated for sooooo long because I thought I could do it all.. but I really can't and I'm tired of trying to wear an "S" on my chest.. I'm not super woman.

While I wait for a representative to call me back from Merry Maids, I think I have found a new favorite gift to give. Wouldn't that be the coolest gift EVER!!!



Their tagline, "Relax. It's Done." is music to my ears.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Adorable!!

It's the Virgo in me that keeps looking at dresses for my wee Divas. I think I'm pretty much set with the older girls but wanted to find something equally cute and chic for the sassy 4 year old. I just found this today. Tell me what you think.



My Girl Dress

I especially love it because it would be sooooooo cute on a smaller child, say 4 and under. I wouldn't really want to see this on an older child for some reason.

Lush and Glamourous

What's so lush and glamorous? Gardenias! This flower is the grand dame of the all flowers in my opinion. The creamy white, velvety petals, the slick green leaves.. they just beg to be admired. Oh and don't even get me started on the fragrance. It is OUT OF THIS WORLD beautiful!!

Gardenias hold a special place in my heart because they remind me a of simpler time, when I was a young fabulista, watching my Mom get dolled up at her vanity for a night out on the town. She was the most glamorous woman I had ever known. And without fail, she would spritz the "Jungle Gardenia" in the air and walk into it's heady goodness. I would always wait with giddy glee until she spritzed me and saw me off to bed. I would lay in bed, smiling THIS HARD at how glam I now felt. I smile at the thought of it now. =)

So imagine how tickled I was when I received the sweetest gift from my fellow fabulista and sister-friend... a Gardenia Bonzai plant. First of all, it was a total surprise and who doesn't love a great surprise?? Then when it was unpackaged, in all it's quiet beauty.. my beloved gardenias.. 3 flowers and 4 more just waiting to bloom.



Can I tell you that my room smells DIVINE?? It even wafts into the hall and the master bath. Now I go to sleep and awake to feeling glamorous, just like Mommy taught me.

I suddenly decided, this is what I want to feel when I get married, happy and glam. So I began to look for a scent that authentically Gardenia.. not some heavy perfume that would choke a horse. Something light, airy and sweet.. I found this:



"Alcohol-free, this purest form of fragrance imparts the long-lasting aroma of velvety blossoms for a soft and sensuous aura.

The majestic Gardenia, fragrant queen of tropical flowers, celebrates feminine grace, joy and beauty. The allure of paradise.

The rich, velvety aroma accords of the majestic Gardenia, fragrant queen of tropical flowers."

Sounds good to me.

Friday, June 19, 2009

My Momma Drama

My Mom didn't like the strapless blue chiffon dress that I wanted her to wear. She didn't like that it was strapless and thought the chiffon would make her look weird. *enter headache*

So based on my sister's suggestion, I should find a dress with some type of drama like this. Problem is I don't remember where I found it.

Enter new finding..




La Femme

Could this be a winner? Does it look better in the black or blue? Does anyone have a suggestion that's similar in styling?

Monday, June 15, 2009

My Dainty Haul

With the wedding quickly approached I decided to head over to Victoria's Secret to see what dainty yet sexy honeymoon lingerie they had. There pickings were slim as I have ALOT of stuff from them already..but I did really like this:



So sexy yet "first night as husband and wife" looking. I love it.

My next find was a total pleasant surprise! It was on sale. Yeah!



Score! The perfect outfit for my "boudoir meets wedding day". It'll be perfect for a few quick shots with my gown on a dress form and me and my "I'm oblivious to the camera yet posing somewhat seductively" poses.

Then I headed over to Frederick's of Hollywood - they are having a sale too! I just had to get a pair of these:



I cannot think of anything sexier I would rather have on my feet on my wedding day while getting ready. I got them in white and in black. I needed to replace my current black ones. I feel so Marilyn Monroe when I don my black short satin robe and marabou slippers to sign for UPS deliveries. teeheee

I did pick up a few of other things from Frederick's but since they are R rated, I'll just share the more "demure" of the lot:



Hurry up Wedding Day!!

Friday, June 5, 2009

Mushy Moment

I keep listening to the song that I plan to walk down the aisle to... *sighs wistfully* I just love it. It really captures my journey from never ever thinking about getting married to "I wanna wear skates under my gown so it looks like I'm floating" kinda excitement and anticipation.

That song is "Halo" by Beyonce. I listen to it constantly. Have a listen.



Remember those walls I built
Well baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now

It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
Woah...

Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't begin
To pull me back to the ground again

Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo

Halooooo ouuuu
Halooooo ouuuu
Ouuuuu ouuuuu ouuuuu

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo

*Sniffle* It's so beautiful. Just like my Halo..Treasure.

I Come Bearing Gifts

Well, actually one gift but a truly FAB one!! FREE DAY OF COORDINATION!!!

Yes Ladies, you don't have to fret the details on the wedding day and you shouldn't. It's your time to finally relax and be pampered knowing your labor of love is in well manicured hands.

I give you By Your Side Events. They are based out of Atlanta and are expanding their fabulousness to the Tri-State area!

So here are the details:
You must be part of the "A List" to get behind the velvet rope. (so corny, right? but indulge me) So go 'head and add yourself to "Followers" section.

Send an email including the date of your event, venue, overall vision or theme, how you met, and the picture of the happy couple.

The one catch..your wedding has to happen in 2009.

There will be two lucky winners, so get to it Ladies!!

All entries should be emailed to info@byyoursideevents.com. Best of Luck!

Delicious Tasting!

Sorry I've been M.I.A. lately... wedding=subtle insanity. Let me see.. with my crazed schedule, I haven't had time to muse about my wedding planning. Lately it's been a losing battle with me sleeping when I can, which has amounted to about 4 or 5 hours a night. NOT a good practice for glowing skin. But in my lack of sleep, lots have been accomplished. Yea!!!

The "Pucci" fabric has finally arrived. So excited! It's so gorgeous! So I now have a 40 yard bolt of fabric in my bedroom but it needs to be at my event designer's house or office. Will handle on Sunday.

Found a DJ. It wasn't as easy a task as I anticipated. Although the ceremony, cocktail and reception is all at the same venue, there are areas where we need satellite music sights as everything is a few hundred yards away from each other. But now that the issue regarding logistics are all worked out..I can add another hour to my ever depleted sleep bank. Ummmm sleep...

Last night we went for our tasting and we weren't ready. LOL The portions were HUGE as in brontosaurus burger, from the Flintstones, huge. I wish I had taken pictures because it was unbelievable. Treasure and I both thought, "Our guests are gonna be in a coma after eating this".

The attention to detail was unparalleled and the food was melt in your mouth delish! In addition to choosing the salads and the 2 entrees, we also had a tasting for the wine pairings. The choices were divine and I now have two new favorite wines. The Roccaperciata Chardonnay and the Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Merlot. Even Treasure enjoyed the pairings even though he doesn't drink. Ever.



Needless to say, after all that food and wine... once we returned home, I added tremendously to my sleep bank, my "To-Do" list be damned.