That's a Wrap!

{Blogged with leftover Easter candy} My dear forgotten and ignored readers!  It's been a while since a current blog post went up and I feel terrible! Sometimes life gets a hold of you and this is one of those times- my husband's family has been in town, work is bonkers and this pregnancy is causing me to tip over on the couch, fully snoozing at hours much earlier than I'm used to! Hoping to turn the corner and get back to normal soon!!

This is such a gorgeous wrap dress- I'm not used to loving them so much. Usually, I fuss with wrap anything- they seem to come undone and look sloppy and I just don't like them. But this one from Nordstrom is the cutest- roomy, comfy, stays closed when it should and I love the long length.  It helps (me anyway) during the overall strangeness that goes on with your body when you are pregnant to feel girly and pretty and feminine. And let's just talk about how important that all is!! Very!! And I am one of those weirdos that loves to wear heels- they never hurt and I don't know, I just feel more like me in them.  Does that make sense?  

So, I am officially starting to dismantle my guest bedroom-- soon to be the baby's room-- and start the decorating process! And I can't wait to share it here with you! I am the pickiest person and have the hardest time deciding on things, but I am working on it! I really am!! Hope your Monday was beautiful, dearest reader and thank you so much for stopping by! Sweetly, Michelle

Dress || Shoes || Glasses

Hunter Boots {Look One}

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{Written while catching up on my fav, Modern Family}

Hunter Boots, Take One: Let me tell you a little secret (that probably every woman shares, come to think of it)- I love tulle skirts.  I buy them A LOT. You may have noticed that in our day to day life, there isn't the biggest of opportunities to wear said tulle skirt but it doesn't seem to matter to me one bit. The fluffier and flouncier it is, the better.  I have long ones, short ones and tulle skirt dresses, like this one I am wearing here. When the need for tulle arises, ladies, I will be ready!  I thought these Hunter boots were a good way to make this outfit a little more casual (and everyday wearable!) I like the original shiny black ones. I have some of the little sock inserts, which you can use to jazz them up.  I love them with really long tulle skirts too where they just peek out a little from the hem.  This dress I am wearing is from Etsy shop called Cleo and Clementine and they custom make these dresses for you. You can pretty much design whatever you want and they will make it! I love that! I linked a few other suggestions below that don't require the lead time that custom does (in case you want it in a hurry!)  If you don't own little  tulle (or Hunters!) in your closet, now is your chance to fix that!  Thank you so much for stopping by dearest reader...Sweetly, Michelle

Shirt (similar), here || Skirt (similar in cream  and in black)  || Boots || Dress  (similar..mine is from Etsy!)||

The Magic of Marchesa and Monique

This one is 100% me. I have a hard time staying serious and I am almost always cracking up! 

{Written while trying to think of some place creative to hide our silly elf on the shelf. "Davey" has been out of his box a whole week and I have already forgotten to move him. Twice.}  

Hi lovelies! Ok, let me tell you all about this fun little shoot I did.  You know how around the holidays, all of these fabulous ads come out and they show elaborate parties, fancy table settings with beautiful people exchanging gorgeously wrapped presents? I don't know how you all celebrate the holidays, but this is what I would call a FANTASY. This is not real life for me at ALL.  But wouldn't it be lovely to get all dressed up in an amazing ball gown and pretend you were that girl, just for an hour? I thought so!  And have I mentioned before how I am the type of person that thinks if something is worth doing, its even better doing it with someone else? I operate well as part of a team- I played doubles tennis growing up, I work at a large law firm as opposed to practicing solo...inotherwords, I had this idea and couldn't imagine doing it alone! I called my stunning friend Brandee and my other stunning friend @bleudogfotography and this is what we put together.  From the flower crowns, to the location, to the dresses (Mine was Monique Lhullier and Brandee's was Marchesa and we got them both from Rent the Runway. Which was easy and fast and perfect).  How beautiful did these turn out? I want to do this for every single holiday! Valentine's Day! Easter! Groundhog Day! You are going to be so sick of me. You are going to say "There goes Michelle in another ball gown!!  I am telling you, just try it! You will adore it!

This got me to thinking about how printed dresses are so pretty. I tried to link some (reasonably priced) holiday dresses below in case you wanted to try something like this for your holiday party! Happy happy day my sweet lovely readers! 

Fur + Feathers

{Written while perusing Black Friday pre-sales...YASSS!} Hi lovelies! Black Friday is almost here and yes, I am that person who gets up at 5 am to shop. I don't go to the places where you are sure to get stampeded, like Target or Toys R US. But I hit the mall, and I shop for me at like, Banana and JCrew and for my daughter at Janie and Jack or maybe Gap Kids and I call it a morning.  I may or may not tick off any items from the old Christmas list but I come home full of coffee and cheer by like, 8 am!    I do so much shopping on-line throughout the year that I sort of like to be in the crowds for the holidays. Okay, don't think I am completely crazy but...I like being in the hustle and bustle around the holidays. I love being in the malls when everything is decorated and people are rushing around to get stuff. I feel a sense of camaraderie with my fellow shoppers as we search for that perfect gift.  (I may be standing out here on this ledge all by myself, I realize...:) )

So, with the holidays comes the ability to get a little fancy. I like to pull out my plaid and my gold and my sparkles! And feathers! What is it about them that makes things just seem so luxe?  By the way, a little side note here- I see feathers on the ground EVERYWHERE? Do you? I think it means angels are around you, so I have a little box at home that I pick them up and save them in.  My husband? Thinks I am nuts. But you know the mantra- #WhatDoHusbandsKnow? :)  This top is perfect for holiday parties, for a night when you want to dress up, or really, all year long. It comes in plaid too but I figured I'd be able to wear the grey more often, although now that we have met in person, I am thinking I might go back for the plaid too!   Happy holidays to you, my sweet friends. Sending you so much blessing and love! Sweetly, Michelle 

Top || Skirt (old but similar here) || Heels || Coat ||