My Galentines

Happy Weekend all! I figured Valentine's was the perfect excuse to have a little get together with some of my dear friends. It's something I try to do maybe every two months or so with this group of ladies. I am SUCH a girls girl. I have beautiful, intelligent, strong, caring women in my life that I am so blessed with. It's something I am immensely proud of- these friendships I have. Because it's sometimes easier, once the obligations of life get a hold of you, to let those relationships become less of a priority. The best advice I can give anyone is don't. Even if it's infrequent, keep up with your girls. You will need their support and encouragement and love in your life, for all of your life. And there is just something about being with my girls that cannot be duplicated with my sweet husband (They listen? They seem to care? They aren't staring at their phones or complaining about watching Bravo...again? 😊) So in honor of these ladies, I put a little lunch together (I am a party- planning fiend and need no reason to throw a little themed something or another) so we could wear pink, drink pink (champagne!), watch Sex and the City (the season with the Russian- Paris! Her clothes!) and just chat. It was perfect! Hope your weekend was perfect too! Kisses- Michelle 2015/02/img_4158-0.jpg

2015/02/img_4159-0.jpg How cute are these plates and napkins?

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2015/02/img_4156.jpg I used these cute little bags to hold a #MAC lipgloss (two pinks #VivaGlam and #Bountiful). The floral print is just so cute- I love me some floral prints!

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Carrie Bradshaw is just perfect in my world and I will drop anything to park it on the couch whenever an episode of SATC is on.

2015/02/img_4161.jpg I wore these shoes that I FORGOT I HAD. Seriously. How could I forget these? I was looking through my closet this morning and they were crammed behind two other pairs- perfect little Galentine shoes! (And apparently, the perfect time for some closet organizing!)

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Funfetti. Enough said. 😊 xoxo

Crossing a Bridge

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2015/02/img_3956.jpg Hi dear reader! How fitting that our first real post involves a bridge...we are finally crossing over into this venture that we are so excited about. And how great is this spot for a picture? It's in my own backyard too! We all could open our eyes to the beauty around us a little more, right? I know I sure can!

About this outfit... If you let me, I will wear all black, all day, everyday. Seriously. So a little pop of color here and there (shoes, jewelry, a handbag) goes a long way. And red shoes right about now with any outfit is perfect for Valentines Day, right?! I love love love a full midi-skirt (the hubs? Not so much. But what does he know? 😊) There is just something about the shape and the pockets (and the twirl!) that makes me feel ladylike and elegant (this one is from oasap.com). With all that volume, I needed a closer fitted sweater (from Zara) on top and voila... A possible Valentine outfit! Wishing you all a beautiful day- 🍭🍬 Michelle