Swimsuits

Solids

Golden Days Bikini via Anthropologie

Yellow String Bikini via JCrew

Elephant Ears Malliot via Anthropologie

Florals

Calais Floral Twist Bikini via JCrew

Islet Paisley Ruched Bandeau Bikini via JCrew

Paisley Twist Bandeau Bikini via JCrew

Calais Floral Twist Bandeau Suit via JCrew

Stripes and Dots

Gabby Stripe String Bikini via JCrew

Splendid Polka Dot Bikini via Piperlime

DKNY One Shoulder Suit via Nordstrom

Daisy Dot Bikini via Victoria Secret

Lisa Curran Swiss Dot Bikini via Piperlime

With lots of sun related activities coming up (aka bachelorette party and honeymoon) I am in serious need of a new and preferably amazing swimsuit. With so many options I am having a hard time narrowing it down to just one...

Happy Easter!

I hope you all had a fabulous Easter! I made these decorated carrot cookies to pair with a carrot cake. They were a fun way to identify the cake, but more work than the traditional buttercream carrots you see on carrot cake.

4 month reality check

Don't worry...we didn't elope! Although with 4 months to go until our wedding there are definitely times when I am ask myself why we didn't opt for a smaller wedding. It's not that I am not excited about our large wedding more that I had no idea what a large wedding would entail and now that I am living it I am slightly overwhelmed. Ian was always in favor of a smaller wedding, but with 100+ family members I didn't see how it would be possible. Now as our wedding quickly approaches I find myself dreaming about what the city hall approach would've been like.

Polka Dot Dreams

I finally found my dream wedding shoe, unfortunately JCrew made them in 2009 and at the time I didn't think to buy them for my future yellow polka dot wedding. I keep pretending that they will relaunch them before August, but since we all know that is not a possibility I suppose I will have to start looking for the next best thing or convince someone to recreate them for me! I also recently found my dream bridesmaids dresses, also by JCrew and also discontinued (more polka dots of course).

Wedding Wear

Ian and I went suit shopping this weekend and picked out the perfect suit for him to wear for our wedding. The shopping trip led to an entire wardrobe review and I think we have finally narrowed down what Ian and his groomsmen will be wearing. I am obviously hoping for the polka dot ties but we ordered a few to see which would look best. Ian also came up with a great idea to wear checked or plaid shirts instead of plain white, we are going to different so I think this will be the perfect compliment to his grey or black vans!

The Big Pink Bow

I had the pleasure of viewing the Balenciaga and Spain exhibit at the De Young museum last week and I was particularly inspired by his use of black and pink. The black velvet dress with large pink bow caught my eye, but I wasn't sure why until I got home and opened one of my bridal magazine. The same dress with a few minor changes is part of Oscar de la Renta's current bridal collection and was also copied by Yves Saint Laurent. It just goes to show that what goes around comes around in fashion! I love Oscar's take on the dress and if I hadn't already purchased my dress or had any interest in wearing pink this would be at the top of my list.

Kate Spade Wedding Belles (and Whistles)

I have admired Kate Spade for a while which is why I am so excited about her new collection called Wedding Belles and Whistles. As a bride to be I am always looking for fun ways to pull my wedding look together and I couldn't be more excited about her Say Yes Necklaces. If I had my choice I would probably get one that simply said "YES" but since that isn't an option just yet I think I may settle for "Mrs." Check out Kate Spade's new wedding shop here and the necklaces here!

Polka Dots

It's no big surprise that I LOVE polka dots (seen here and here and here)! These polka dot items are at the top of my wish list and have me smiling from ear to ear.

1. Kate Spade Jillian Dress from Nordstrom

2. EmersonMade Scallop Skirt from EmersonMade

3. Kate Spade Polka Dot Coasters from Saks

4. JCrew Polka Dot Swinsuit from JCrew

5. Chooka Polka Dot Rainboots from Nordstrom

6. Polka Dot Peep Toe from Forever 21

7. Kate Spade Cosmetic Bag from Kate Spade