9.06.2012

I received so many sweet comments last week about my love bangle that I started to realize just how popular it is these days. Everywhere I go, I see this type of inscription. I even purchased this little necklace at Target:

It isn't sold online, but if you enter your zip code, the search will bring up availability in your local store.

Other pretty options here, here, and the look for less!


Now I can't find the bangle that I own. I purchased two for myself and also one for my friend last year at Forever 21. But, there are so many great options!



Love this! Etsy


I think the trend started with Sydney Evan:





Nothing can compare to the real thing, but it's always nice to find alternatives that don't cost much.




Delicate and dainty. Perfect for days where you don't want to look too overdone or fussy, or perfect to mix in with larger statement pieces. And who doesn't love...love?

♥ Noelle

9.04.2012



Top - Zara, Skirt - Halogen, Belt - J.Crew, Heels - Guess (old), Necklace - gifted by the lovely Lilly, Watch - Fossil



I am beyond OBSESSED with this unbelievable necklace that Lilly kindly sent to me. It's quite possibly the sweetest gift I've ever received. It amazes me how many wonderful people I've "met" through blogging. I think we all know each other's style pretty well, and this mint colored statement piece couldn't be any more "me". Definitely expect to see it often!

I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend!
♥ Noelle

9.01.2012

This edition of monthly reads involves a question that every girl gets asked at some point in her life! "Please share a pic of your engagement ring and tell us the story behind it." I smiled when I read this, as it was September 13th last year when my fiance popped the question. It's almost the first year anniversary of our engagement! We are getting married September 21st, 2013.





He proposed when we went to vegas for my birthday. I had no clue. After 5 years of (mostly) blissful coupledom, I was quite comfortable with our relationship status. Of course, everyone around us started to get itchy, asking questions about when we were planning on finally making things official. I was getting itchy too.

Apparently, my friends and family are much better secret keepers then I had previously thought. I give them credit! Especially my best friend. We always promised each other that when the time came, we would "steer" our guys into the right direction. Meaning, we would help them go ring shopping! Who knows your taste better then your best girlfriend? Or guyfriend.

So everyone knew that he was planning on proposing and I had no clue. He proposed in the Mirage Casino, right after a fancy dinner in which I didn't eat much because I was in the midst of a panic attack. I know I've mentioned this before, but I suffer from terrible generalized anxiety. I've been struggling with it since I was a little kid. It was pretty severe last year, and when we were eating dinner that night, I had a full-blown melt down at the table. He rubbed my back and tried to relax me as we walked out of the restaurant and made our way to the garden area that stands in the center of the casino. He proposed to settle my nerves I guess :)

It was beautiful. Totally ridiculous in some ways, and definitely a bit awkward. I always envisioned we would be alone. Instead, we had a huge crowd around us as he got down on one knee. I was shaking. He was tearing up. Strangers oohed and ahhed.

It was perfect :)

So...I'm looking forward to reading everyone's story! If you are engaged or married, feel free to share your story in the comments below!


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♥ Noelle