Navy Lace Dress

Outfit Details:  Dress (Similar here and here) // Shoes // Bag

Last weekend we went to a beautiful and fun fall wedding!  I actually wore this outfit to a previous wedding a few weeks ago but I didn't get a chance to photograph it because hubby was in the wedding and it was dark & pouring rain. So I was more than happy to get a chance to wear it again because I LOVE this dress sooooo much!

I honestly purchased this on the sale rack for a deep discount. I have a really hard time paying full price for items because they always seem to go on sale after I purchase them and then I'm totally kicking myself!  Do you ever do that?

I love this dress because it is lace (I'm a lace junky) and it's a two piece!  Although the top was probably meant to be a crop, the skirt was high waisted and I'm short (5'1") so it was conservative enough for me to pull off.  I've worn 2 piece dresses before and I tend to find them really comfortable.  I opted for the leopard print heels to give the outfit a little flare.  I find leopard print to be pretty versatile and almost like a neutral.

I did my hair myslef...yay!  I thought it turned out pretty good by just curling with my wand, placing it in a loose ponytail then tucking it under and pinning it so it looked like a short bob.  A few people asked if I got my hair cut...what do you think I told them ;)?

Here are some Fall wedding guest dresses I am loving:

Have fun dancing the night away!!

Mieroglyphs Bracelet Love

Over the weekend hubby and I celebrated our wedding anniversary!  7 years ago we said our vows in the beautiful Trastevere district of  Rome, Italy.  We had such an amazing time and were so lucky to celebrate in a place full of rich history and charm.  We felt blessed to share those special days with our friends and family.  You can read more about our destination wedding here.

We don't usually buy each other gifts for our anniversaries and instead travel, go out to eat, or do something fun with the kids.  However, this year I had the opportunity to purchase these matching bracelets from Mieroglyphs and had them engraved with a special note in Italian: "You are the only one for me".

These Mieroglyphs bracelets are not only stylish, handmade, and meaningful but they are made with sustainable materials as well.  A total plus for this recycling lover!  They also sell the cutest dog collars which I totally would have purchased if I had a dog...ha!

If you are interested in purchasing an item from Mieroglyphs you can use the promo code LIYA10 to receive 10% off!

Happy Anniversary my love!!!

Summer Wedding Guest Style

I've been blogging so much about our trip and our friends' Punta Cana destination wedding that I haven't mentioned anything about what I wore for the actual wedding!  Well, I believe I've said before in previous posts that I love a good dress!  For me, a dress that can be worn on more than one occasion is the best kind of dress.

I bought this Yoana Baraschi Silk Maxi Dress for another of our friends' summer wedding about 7 years ago!  I kept looking at it and going back to it during the same shopping trip so obviously I couldn't get it out of my mind.  I love those kind of clothes, don't you?  The material, the way it fit, and the pattern on the dress were beautiful and I wanted to wear it again and again!  Oh, and it had pockets!!!  I love dresses and skirts with pockets!  I'm so happy I kept it all this time.  This was actually only the second time I've worn the dress but it still fit perfect, exciting after 2 kids, and the style worked for the beach wedding we were attending.

I paired the outfit with my mother's hand made straw basket from Thailand (thanks Mom!).  I adore anything unique and handmade!  The detail on the dress begged for a simple summery bag that didn't take too much focus.  Similar straw purses I would love with this dress are here and here (in natural color).  Etsy has some beautiful handmade or vintage straw purses that are really budget friendly as well!  Some of my picks would be here, here, and here.  This custom initialed straw clutch is just beautiful and so reasonable so I had to link this as well.  It makes a beautiful gift!

Here are some summer wedding guest dresses I really love:

Have fun dancing the night away!!!

Destination Wedding: Punta Cana

Last week we went on our first Adult Only vacation without both boys!  I definitely recommend this for all you momma's out there even if it's just an overnight.  We had a happy occasion to celebrate with my husband's childhood friend getting married!  This event took us back to our own Destination Wedding in Rome, Italy which I had blogged about in my first post here.

We stayed at an all inclusive resort  The Level at Melia Caribe Tropical specifically in the Adults Only section.  The Melia Caribe Tropical is a huge resort with different sections catering to Adults only and Families.  It was a really beautiful place, but how could you go wrong with the view in Punta Cana?

Groom is wearing: JCrew linen pants //  JCrew linen shirt // JCrew tie
Bride is wearing:  Maggie Sottero

The ceremony itself was on the beach.  It was both beautiful and magical.  Anticipation, friendship, respect, and love were all in the air and my tears flowed from the moment I looked at my husband's friend watching his bride walking down the aisle to when they walked back up the beach as one.  

Our entire 5 day trip was amazing!  It was a time for us to catch up with friends, make new friends, let lose, and celebrate two people we love.  So happy we were able to be there for this special occasion!

So, who's having their next destination wedding because you can definitely count us in!!!