Otherwise Simple

Top - LOFT

Skirt - J Crew (similar, but in a different color)

Wedges - Target (old)

Trench - LOFT

Bracelet - TJ-Maxx

Necklace - Gifted, but from Forever 21

Necklace - J Crew

Top - H&M (Similar material)

Blazer - Gibson Via Nordstrom

Jeans - Old Navy

Pumps - J Crew Mona's (obsessed with these!)

Ring - Henri Bendel

Although New Year's Eve 2012 is now but a memory, my love for all things glitter clearly remains in the present! A little sparkle is always welcomed, no matter what time of year. I especially love it paired with casual pieces. It's a bit unexpected, and it really dresses up basics.

I hope you had a great weekend!

♥ Noelle

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2013 {My year of happiness}

 c/o Pinterest

I've never been a huge fan of new year's resolutions. For one, I never seem to keep mine going for more then a few weeks. I love the idea of a clean slate; the opportunity to start fresh, and change things in your life that perhaps aren't going your way, or aren't what you had previously planned for yourself. Every year, I think many of us resolve to change the same things: lose weight, eat healthier, work out regularly, stress less, conquer fears, work on relationships, become more organized. Sound familiar? I make these same resolutions every single year, and without fail, I never keep my promises to myself for very long. This then puts me into a spiral that drives a feeling of defeat and hopelessness that I'll never have the life I truly want.

This year, I have one simple resolution. I want to be happier. That's it. Yes, I'd love to get into better shape for my wedding, and I'd love to manage my stress and anxiety more effectively. I'd also like to be more outgoing, maybe find a more personally satisfying job. But really, all I truly want is for 2013 to be my year of happiness. Of gratitiude and appreciation. No matter what hurdles lay ahead, I want to enter into everything I do with a more positive outlook. That's my wish for all of us.

♥ Noelle

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~ CELEBRATION ~

Happy New Year friends! I hope you all had an amazing time, whether you hit the town or stayed home for a cozy night in :)

My fiance and I went to San Diego (of course). I feel like we just need to move there, we have been going so often! We had a beautiful dinner at Bali Hai, and then went to a bar called El Camino to dance the night away and ring in 2013. We loved every minute of it.

Cue obligatory outfit of the night...

Blouse - Bellatrix (pretty option)

Skirt - Zara (gorgeous!)

Pumps - Nine West

Bag - J Crew Factory (similar)

Earrings - Forever 21

Watch - Fossil

Bracelet - Derng

Up to no good ;)

What did you do for New Year's?! More importantly, what did you wear?

♥ Noelle

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