Etsy Love {crumpetcake}

So.  I think I fell a little in love with druzy via Emily of cupcakesandcashmere, who started a line of necklaces within the past year.  But I was able to hold my own against Temptation.

And then.

I can't recall exactly how, but last week, someone led me to crumpetcake.  Who has a delightful collection of all kinds of trinkets (hello, " I heart bacon!" necklace!) and the druzy beauties.  My faves?

crumpetcake ($11, $15.50, and $35)

Seriously, aren't these just scrumptious?  Le sigh.

Goal met!

 ButtonHead

Yea, me!  Finished with half an hour to spare!!

Self, I'm so proud of you.  As a matter of fact...

Consumed by Cake

You're such a super star!

the dreamy giraffe

To celebrate, you totally deserve these lovelies...

MonicaEJewelry

FleurFatale

Eight Seasons 

I think it's totally healthy to pat yourself on the back, so long as you don't incessantly toot your own horn!  What are you proud of yourself for having accomplished lately?

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...)

Shoe love...

So. I've been debating what to wear to T's wedding: 5p, cocktail attire, but outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception. I know 2, maybe 3 friends are in jewel-toned satin dresses -- but I just can't find any that work with my body type. And, yes, budget. I'm just a guest, and really, a fab cocktail dress would be great, but I don't have many cocktail events to attend.

But.

Then I found this beautifully simple dress -- the same silhouette as below, just in brown.

{Fashion Doll Guide}

And so of course I had to shop for shoes. And stumbled across these beauties that have nothing to do with the wedding.

Modern Vintage, Elisha

Brian Atwood, Vita

Guillaume Hinfray, Dix Hut

Nina, Paladin

Man, if I actually had (Barbie's) dress above, I'd totally go for those black d'orsays! A-hem, sorry, right, back on topic:

For my brown dress... I'm hoping for some blue fancies to summer-fy the dress...

Nina, Elke

But I bought a coordinating gold belt + will probably spring for some gorgeous goldies. Like...

Cole Haan Huarache + Air Eliana + Air Eliana
Caparros Frances, Annie Ester, LAUREN Ralph Lauren Aela

Nina Gita, Caparros Gorgeous
Nina Culver, Badgley Mischka Chaz
BCBG Max Azria Mirna, Pierre Dumas Excelent

Juicy Couture Ice

Ooh, but check out this green!

miumiu

And okay, this isn't a shoe, but look at this necklace! Love the dainty details..

Ann Taylor Loft

Oh, who am I kidding. I've been shopping all week, and have already scrapped the gold belt I mentioned above, made another belt, discovered I can re-purpose my ivory robe sash + add pearls for an uber-classic look, re-discovered a fabulous pair of 1"-heeled bronze-and-gold-beaded/sequined shoes (the pointy kind, I swear they're fabulous and not the least bit tacky)... and still I have no idea what I'm going to do.

If I were super productive, I'd take photos of each of these outfits. But I have to admit -- I am a smidge stressed with work, this never-ending shopping trip, and prepping for guests coming into town for the wedding! Cross your fingers for me that all this works out (which of course it will, but this is the fun kind of stress :)!)

{Stephanie Williams}

Beautiful beautiful work by Stephanie Williams for the e-zine Utterly Engaged -- sooo many more treats! Bouquets and Floral + Table Design by JL Designs, delicious desserts by Sweet and Saucy Shop -- other credits on Stephanie's post.

Etsy finds

[begurple]

Etsy wants: necklaces

So, I noticed a trend on my etsy favorites: I am super in love with these asymmetrical necklaces with roses + a handful of beads. Preferably bright colors, but for the ceremony, definitely ivory. And brass chain. And I almost broke down and bought one today. (Sigh)

















1. yellow rose by thatjewelrygirl
2. The Victoria (purple blossom + blue-gray pearls) by RachelleD
3. La Raesa (coral blossom, turq center + turquoise beads) by RachelleD
4. Caffe Latte (ivory pearls, latte blossom) by The Silver Dog
5. Labyrinthine Garden (pewter pearls, reddish carved lucite blossom) by Pole Star
5. Peach Bloom by La Belle Savage
6. Rose Jardin (ivory pearls, brass blossom + pearl center) by Luxe Deluxe
7. Turquoise and Coral Sakura by It's Beautiful
8. Sabine Luxe by Lulu Splendor
9. Ross (coral blossom, turquoise beads, ivory flower) by Japonicas
10 + 11. Poppy Blues (simple aqua blossom) by Vadjutka
12. Empress Chartreuse by Poetic Designs
13. Fiona (latte blossom + feathers + black beads) by Luxe Deluxe
14. Karly (turquoise + bright purple) by Luxe Deluxe
15. Rustic pearl bracelet by ElleJewels
16. Rhiannon by Luxe Deluxe (too fun not to post again :D)

Etsy finds

From Japonicas, $28-36




TannerGlass, $20

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