Dresses Galore @ Bluefly

Seriously.  I could shop, well, constantly.  Um, for things apparently that I will never use :D for dresses that definitely aren't in season but, well, are seriously lovely.

Nicole Miller

Vera Wang Lavendar Label

Leanne Marshall

Adam "Wisteria"

Twenty8Twelve "Leonora"
 (such a flattering neckline!!)

 And look at these yellows!

Marc Bouwer GlamIt!

House of Dereon

Purple Glam

Metrofashion Studio sketch

(c) Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Nicollette Sheridan in Angel Sanchez

Posh Girl Vintage

(c) Theo Wargo/Getty Images North America

Marchesa Spring 2010, via zimbio

Oliva Wilde & Rumer Willis in Reem Acra, via Bloomacious

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: this is one big powerhouse, with a lot of programs + in-house teams to focus on a lot of sub-issues in the DV area; to provide support to state and local DV organizations and groups; and to impact legislation. 
Neat programs/partnerships they have:
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Support (CRS) Program, the only direct-service program they offer to survivors, specifically targeting those who have been physically scarred by an intimate partner or spouse.  Partnered with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and American Society of Dermatological Surgery, NCADV offers survivors the opportunity to remove those physical scars. 

Remember my Name: an ongoing project dedicated to compiling the names of women and family members killed as a result of domestic violence, and producing posters annually to display the names of victims and building a comprehensive database on cases of lethal domestic violence. [At the time I'm drafting this, it can be seen here.]

Featured statistics from the org:

• Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence. (U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, “Intimate Partner Violence in the United States,” December 2006.)
• There are 16,800 homicides and $2.2 million (medically treated) injuries due to intimate partner violence annually, which costs $37 billion. (The Cost of Violence in the United States. 2007. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Centers for Injury Prevention and Control. Atlanta, GA.)

J Crew Love

Oh, J Crew.  When will your final sale ever end, so that the temptation can stop!

Why, yes, I do think that tee would go perfectly with jeans + these heels...

 

Soft + flowy for next spring/summer, or for those of us down under whose spring/summer is just beginning?  Or okay, for those of us who see wedding attire everywhere?

Pretty pretties, where?

What, you want a clean ripping-off-the-band-aid-quickly?

(PS: I just barely refrained from buying the ruffled dress at top in Soft Shell -- MY SIZE LEFT!  le sigh. That hubs better appreciate how much shopping I don't do.  Um, kind of...)

Recessionista Dresses

I love me some white dresses.  Or, shades of white -- ivory, or, um, pewter.  Okay, pewter's not white, but look at that detail!  We'll ignore the obscene lengths...

[gojane.com]

[Heritage1981]

Okay, that was another cheat, too -- but the pink is so sweet!  And that navy is just cool.

And since I was looking at fun cocktail-ish dresses at forever21, I couldn't resist these, either...

[forever21 + Heritage1981]

And okay, this last set started out with wishes for work wear (made decent with a jacket or sweater + tights), but then I had to sneak that last one in :D...

[forever21 + Heritage1981]

The best part?  The bulk of these dresses are between $25 and $35, although the gojane dresses are a smidge more, upwards of $50 to $110.  Still, soo cute.  I know, kids half my age shop at these places.  But so cute!  And definitely accessories at these places are ageless, right? 

Week's faves!

Such pretties!

• This gorgeous image from the Australian Milk & Honey Photography on Polka Dot Bride

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  This uber cute couple (and okay, that amazing amazing shrug! and those groomal details!!) on Style Me Pretty, photographed by Sarah Neal
  
  
  
  
  
• Kate Towers (also at etsy), revisited
  
  
  

•  Photographer Simon Watson, featured on Bliss

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  All of these lovelies on Creature Comforts by stylist Atlanta Bartlett!
  
  
  
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  Le sigh, on Home Sweet Home.
  
  
  

• Le sigh, from b.poetic on tumblr, featuring Brian Kidd Photography (and her gorgeous floral hairpiece + shoe handiwork, + the sign!)

 

This lovely lovely lovely pinkness, via 11.11.11Bride on WB.

• The Divine Order!
  
  
  
  
  
  

yes, please (luxe + light)

There are *so* many lovelies out there.

manyfires via papertissue

via Sweet Home Style

  desiretoinspire, feat. Rose Villa

feat. on Sashley

via Home Sweet Home 
 

flamingtea, via papertissue

Erwin Olaf, via tserbaev,

feat. on littleballerina: placebo

via obliteratedheart

Week's Lovelies

Honestly, I came across too too too many lovelies this week to refrain from sharing!  Just a sampling...

• I would *love* to decorate my whole house in this color scheme, via Style Me Pretty, by Carter and Cook Event Design
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• This gorgeous Armani Prive dress, on the beautiful inspiration board by 100 Layer Cake, from Captivate Me... and everything else on Captivate Me's fabulous blog!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
•  This gorgeous color collage, albeit for Spring :), by Plum Pretty Sugar
  
  
  
  
  { L-R: Bella Rose by Liz, Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Bella Rose by Liz, Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Bella Rose by Liz, Kitty Rogers }
  
  
  
  
  
• This whole golden smorgasboard of goodies created by Creature Comforts (and a whole bunch of photos she posted!)
  
  
  
  
  1. Ivory Suzani Pillow ~ VivaTerra
  2. Gold Paper Bowls (sold individually) ~ Up in the Air Somewhere
  3. Wreath Earrings ~ Banana Republic
  4. Alima Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow (light) and RMS Beauty Cream Eyeshadow
  5. Spiral Journal in white gold ~ Paper Source
  6. Zann Heels ~ Nine West
  7. Champagne Gold Sparkly Metallic Cord ~ Paper Source
  8. Letterpress Gold Lace Card Set ~ Bow and Arrow
  
  

This beautifully fun fabric in the Dolce collection by Tanya Wendelken featured on decor8.

And who am I kidding, *everything* here on decor8 of Homes & Gardens.

• These wedding lovelies captured by Our Labor of Love, first guest-posted on design*sponge, then more featured on Once Wed!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• These wedding blues, captured by Stephanie Fay and featured on Style Me Pretty! (Just look at that sky!!)
  
  
  
  
  
  

• The beautiful romanticism in these photos by Duston Todd, featured by Snippet & Ink. (Okay, you know it's the lace that's getting me, and the total Cinderalla-/Southern Belle-esque dress, I *love* it!!)
  

• And finally, because I have to (unfortunately) stop somewhere: all. of. this. gorgeousness. on The Inspired Bride (discovered from Simply Hue).  Somehow, being able to identify all these gorgeous colors in one image is just... magic, to me. And of course, Yvette Inufio is totally one of my top favorite artists ever. ever.

feat. Yvette Inufio 

feat. Yvette Inufio 

feat.vanka, designed for Lucky Me!