When you're planning a wedding, it's so easy to get carried away with the little details. No matter how big or small your wedding is, you're inevitably going to get caught up and want to spend money on something that you probably shouldn't. That's not say that you should scale down on the entire event, though! This is your wedding day - you should definitely be treating yourself to anything that means something to you or your spouse. There are some things, though, that aren't going to make a big ... VIEW THIS POST
Archives for August 2017
A Guide to Layering Necklaces
When I was in college, I went through a brief stage where my necklaces just couldn't be big enough. I took my love for statement necklaces to the next level - buying one in every color and style I could get my hands on. Now I take a much different approach to making statements with my jewelry - the daintier the better. What I love about this is that you can mix and match the pieces to be as subtle or flashy as you want. Depending on my mood, I can wear a plain choker as fine as a strand of hair ... VIEW THIS POST
Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
There are some days that I just don't feel like cooking. I don't feel like turning on the oven or firing up the stovetop - I just want an easy dinner that's going to take care of itself. And it doesn't hurt when the meal is actually healthy and fresh! Once I discovered this shrimp ceviche recipe, it has become a go-to dinner in my repertoire. One of the absolute best things about this recipe is that 90% of the work can be done beforehand. Since there is no actual cook time involved, it's all ... VIEW THIS POST
Invitations by Minted
I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I've found myself browsing around Minted.com to look at all of the beautiful paper goods and invitations. Before we even got engaged, I had an invitation picked out for every possible life event - wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, etc. You name it, I picked it! So when we actually got engaged and needed invitations for our first wedding festivity, our engagement party, it was a no-brainer to choose where to get them from. Even though I thought I ... VIEW THIS POST
Styling Dirty Hair
I know I'm not the only one who goes a few days without washing my hair! And by a few days, I mean a full week on occasion. Everyone does it and it's nothing to be ashamed of! On the contrary - it's actually better for your hair to give it a break between washes. Even if you think you need to wash your hair every single day, you really just need to train it gradually to survive between shampooing. No matter how well-trained you have your hair, there is always a day that it's going to start ... VIEW THIS POST