awesome iphone covers

i found this amazing site for the cutest iphone covers!

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you can also get the same prints on canvas, stationery, pillows..

honeymoon wish list: husband edition

when i posted my honeymoon wish list, i got asked about what items were on randy's wish list..

a. color block tank top

b. striped board shorts (randy has these, they're super cute!)

c. you-can-carry-your-own-stuff backpack

d. motion of the ocean shirt

e. tricked-out beach towel

f. easy-to-spot board shorts

g. keep those UVs at bay sunglasses

honeymoon wish list

randy and i are going on a fabulous cruise to the caribbean for our honeymoon! <3

we have all of these fun activities planned for when we dock, like parasailing, ziplining, jet skiing.. i really can't wait!

and while it won't quite be summer when we go, the timing is pretty perfect because all of the stores are releasing their spring collections as well as tons of super cute bathing suits!

here are some of the items on my honeymoon wish list:

a. flowy colorblock dress

b. basic bikini (they have 21 colors!)

c. colorful beach shades

d. fabulous sun hat

e. polka dot beach backpack

f. flowy obmre maxi skirt

g. fun flamingo suit

a. chiffon maxi dress

b. cute cover-up

c. ruffled dinner dress

d. cheap & easy beach tote

e. funky fringe bikini top

f. light-weight chevron blouse

g. tribal skinnies

h. casual wide-strap flip-flops

can't wait to get my shop on!

ps. click here for the hubby's list!

wedding wednesday

as i have mentioned before, i was lucky enough to win my wedding dress!

i entered a giveaway on one of my favorite wedding blogs, rocknroll bride, and was randomly selected along with 4 other lucky ladies to pick a completely free wedding dress! [here is the post that announced the winners - but don't think you can be a cheater, i didn't end up picking the dress i named in my entry!]
the company that was hosting the giveaway was Simply Bridal. simply bridal was started by owner lawrence ng after hearing about the high cost of bridal attire from his family; he wanted to create a place where brides could find quality dresses without paying an arm and a leg. [info found here]

the website isn't the prettiest i've seen, but it's easy enough to navigate. one helpful thing is that they separate the dresses by silhouette, so if you know you want an empire-waisted gown or you're dead-set on a ball gown, you can browse without wasting your time with other styles. you can also browse in terms of train, neck line, and closure! i haven't seen a dress on the site that is over $350, so the prices are super affordable compared with bridal boutiques. but, they do have a banner that advertises a "limited time sale - 70%-85% off retail value" that has an ominous countdown clock, but as far as i know, their prices are the same, and the clock just starts over after it runs out.

you can order either in traditional 0-12 sizes, or you can submit your measurements for a custom-made-for-your-body gown (i think there is a fee associated with custom measurements, though). it's my understanding that regardless of how you order, it takes 30 - 45 days for you to receive your dress, which isn't bad if you compare that with the production time of other custom-sized gowns on the market.

and to be honest, they do have some really nice dresses.

this is the dress i said i would pick if i won the giveaway

the train on this dress is very pretty! and the accent color is quaint.

if poofy is more your taste.. plus this chick has the 'supermodel' pose down pat!

i'm not much for mermaid, but this dress is actually unique and quite pretty!

my only gripe with simply bridal is that my order seemed to take forever. i didn't receive it until march 19, which was 64 days after my order date of jan 15, and this was after a phone call and an email that promised it to me at an earlier date. the website promises between 30-45 days for manufacturing and delivery of each dress. apparently there were delays at the factory, and since i do work in wholesale, i completely understand (and believe) that excuse. however, i had time on my side, so i think if you wanted to get your dress through simply bridal, i would leave a generous amount of time for them to make and ship your dress, because factory delays, especially overseas, can be quite common.

the dress came in a box that didn't look like it had a wedding dress in it. that thing is vacuum-sealed and folded like origami. i haven't taken it completely out of the box yet - i'm waiting until i get closer to my first fitting, but i did peek in to make sure it's the correct dress, and from what i can tell i think it's the right one.

they also included a tote bag and a garment bag. cheap, albeit, but a freebie is a freebie!

i can't wait to try on my dress when it's time for alterations (although i have this irrational fear that it will be 6 sizes too small and i will have to look for another dress and use money that's not in our budget..) but for now it's resting safely in its box in my closet.

*i was not asked to compose this review. the dress i received for free was won in a giveaway where the winner was picked randomly.

wedding wednesday

randy is not that much taller than me (i'm talking like 2 inches at the most..) so i get to be comfy and wear flats down the aisle!

here are some wedding-day-worthy shoes:

i love the bow on these flats - it gives the shoe a very whimsical and sweet character on your big day. and the fact that they're prada doesn't hurt!

i think wedding shoes should be fun, and i looove the sparkle on this pair from nordstrom!

how can anyone resist the bling on the front of these flats?!

if you're having a green wedding, but the look of traditional TOMS doesn't suit your style, you can try their flats! this shoe in rose would be super flattering underneath a white or ivory dress.

studs are very 'on trend' right now, so why not incorporate them tastefully into your wedding?

there's also the option of coordinating your shoes with your wedding's accent color. this punchy orange would be great for a Fall-themed wedding!

in case you are curious, yes - i have already purchased my wedding shoes! but obviously i can't show you just yet! but i will tell you, i did not end up splurging on wedding shoes like i initially thought i would. i think i spent about $20 for mine, and i do plan on wearing them casually after the wedding. i figure i would much rather put that kind of money toward having awesome food or a great DJ, instead of just wearing it on my feet. but that's just me..

*i was not asked by any company/companies mentioned above to include their product(s).

new stuff @ work + free shipping!

we have some really cute new products @ work:

how cute is this shopper bag? it's reversible, so the other side is the bright pink. 4 styles available.

 

these are brand new backpacks we came out with called Zippee Back Packs. 7 styles available.

a cute hanging chalk board! i would have loved one of these when i was living in the dorms.

this is technically a pet treat container, but i want to figure out how to use this in my kitchen. too bad i don't have tea bags or sugar packets or something around.

if you do get something from ore, use code BTS12 @ checkout for free shipping [expires 7/31]

look at my baby!

look at my baby on the ruche website :)

baby items haul

if you can't find me around anywhere by mid-2013, i'll give you a hint: i'm gonna be in the poorhouse!

between wedding expenses and a godbaby i need to spoil, my pocketbook is pretty much doomed!

anyway, i got some baby items in the mail that i bought on mama bargains.

if you are expecting, have an infant or toddler, or know someone who is, you need to be trolling mama bargains every day! it's a great place to score some awesome baby loot for great prices!

anyway, here's what i nabbed this go-round:

that little baby giraffe booty just kills me!

xoxo

*buy me!

sending you all lots of hugs + kisses this valentine's day!

this card is from the ever-fabulous richie design! she makes other awesome cards too - like ohh emm gee and holla!

girl in boots

***i received an email from blowfish with a very very special deal!!

18% off EVERYTHING + free shipping!!
code: thanks18
valid until november 27!

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bought another pair of boots the other day : ]

i lovelovelove the ones i bought from blowfish last month, but i can't be wearing the same pair of shoes every day, so i thought i'd expand my boot collection!

these babies are called 'fabiola.' i even found a coupon code [blowfish12] for 12% off!

and of course now that i'm looking up codes for you guys, i found 4 more for 15% off:

bfkaelah15
bfilly15
bfwild15
delight15..
(i don't know if these work or not, but give 'em a try!)

shop 'til you drop, my friends!

alaina

blowfish shoes deal madness!

the other day, something magical happened..

i saved $20 on a pair of boots!

(and you can too!)

blowfish shoes has 'daily deals' that they offer on select pairs of shoes, and they're extending all of this week's deals until tomorrow!



shop now shop now!



the 'jackie' was my boot of choice. this fabulous pair of shoes is on sale for $75 (from $89!).

beautiful, isn't she?

as if that isn't enough of a deal already, i used code bfsweet15 @ checkout and got an extra 15% off!

the cherry on top was the free shipping..

i mean seriously, have you ever seen anything so beautiful?

and if you take advantage of one of these crazy amazing deals, you'll be making your wallet and your heart happy because blowfish is donating a portion of every sale made in october to the beautiful day foundation for breast cancer research!

alaina