Photo Friday: British Edition

One of my favorites taken in London... oh how I want to go back!

Cheerio!

Pink & Green Thursday

The lovely Trish at Pink Preppy Lilly Lover has begun Pink & Green Thursday, and I'm so excited to play along! Grab her button and come play with us, too! (And if you haven't already, visit her blog - she is an absolute doll!)

Ride away with me...

And in honor of Earth Day:

Pretty Prada

Pretty (and pink!) Prada on Bluefly today!

13 Going on 30?

This morning, I caught myself singing and dancing in my car on my way into work to "Eenie Meenie Miney Mo Lover". Catchy, right? When the song and my performance ended, the radio announcer informed me that Justin Bieber is the singer behind this tune. Wait... the Justin Bieber that everyone's tween DAUGHTER goes gaga for? Am I 13 going on 30 (or 27)???

Although he is a pretty cute little kid, I must say.

PS - The adorable Sweet Southern Prep is hosting her first giveaway. Congrats on 50 followers, lovely!  

Playing Catch Up

It was such a busy weekend, so we have lots of catching up to do! Here is what Pink Champagne has been up to for the past few days:
-Thursday night after work I met one of my dear friends for dinner that I have not seen in almost two years - how time flies! She recently moved back from NYC, and it was so fantastic to see her again and catch up on our lives. Dinner, dessert, and the wine were delish! Aren't old friends the best?
-Friday after work, my mother and I went for a makeup consulation at the salonspa where I get my hair done (one of her pre-wedding presents to me). Such fun experimenting with different colors and getting some professional tips!  Aaaaand I booked a pre-wedding facial while we were there - more pampering to look forward to. *Big smile*
-Saturday was my bff and maid of honor's (who is also getting married this summer - beyond thrilled!) bridal shower. The day went perfectly, the bride-to-be looked beautiful, and it was a lovely day of catching up with so many girls that I wish I could see more often. Bonus: the girls stayed in town for the night, so we met later in the night for wine and dessert. LOVE nights like this with Fiancé and the bffs.
-Sunday began with crepes at our favorite spot and a long walk on the beach searching for seaglass. This has become part of Fiancé's and my weekend routine, and I treasure these lazy days spent with my love. We found some gorgeous lavender pieces (super-rare) and a whole bottle (no message inside) washed up on the beach. The afternoon was time to get to work doing some projects on what will be our newlywed home. Father and Fiancé did the crown molding around the chimney and painted in what will be our master bedroom, while I painted the front door french blue. Yes, I painted (pat self on back) and I still have the blue spots on my pink fingernails (MUST touch up tonight) to prove it!  Pictures to come once the finished product makes its debut... pinky promise.
-Wedding updates: hair, makeup, and our videographer are booked! Three things crossed off the list make me one very happy bride-to-be. Invitations, menus, table names, programs, and place settings are next on the list. Three cheers for paper products!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend too and your Monday is treating you just as well!

Photo Friday

In the spirit of celebrating Lilly Summer

Happy Friday! XO

A Very Lilly Summer

The Lilly Pulitzer Summer 2010 Collection has been revealed, and I have a very long lust-list! Be still my heart. Here are just a few of my favorites:

Franco Dress Summer Poplin

Love white in the summer, and love ruffles any season! I have also decided that I MUST have a big sun-hat this summer and for the honeymoon - tres glamorous.

Blosson Dress Solid

Pretty, sunny color, pretty white embellishments, and pretty pleating. Just plain PRETTY!

Worth Shift Stuffed Shells

Classic shift, pretty print, and lovely lace. And seashells just scream summer by the sea!

Daphne Dress Printed Poplin

ADORING the neckline and lace and on this lovely. Isn't the lace bib just to die? And pink? Perfect! I may have a very special event in mind for this piece...

 Maybe I'll just buy them all... summertime is Lilly-time after all, right?
Be sure to head over to Maryland Pink & Green and enter her giveaway for gorgeous Loren Hope jewelry - perfectly paired with any Lilly piece!

Honest Honor

I'm being showered with love! Thanks so much to the adorable Sweet Southern Prep for another wonderful award!

The rules for this award are simple: state 10 things about yourself, then pass this award along to 10 other blogs. Here are my 10, take 2:

1. I am a hopeless romantic. I believe in fairy tales and happily ever afters. I am in love with being in LOVE.

2. When I was little and was asked what I want to be when I grow up, I would answer a super model. This is still secretly my dream job.

3. You will never catch me with my nails or toes not perfectly polished (usually a shade of pink). Some might say I'm obsessed.

4. I could not imagine not living on the ocean, and the best summer days and nights are spent on the boat with one person. I have an infinite number of tickets for Sunset Harbor Cruises.

5. Sweet always trumps salty. Chocolate is the way to my heart.

6. There is a part of me deep inside that loves old school Madonna, the Spice Girls, Paula Abdul, Tiffany, and Whitney Houston. Blame it on being a child of the 80s...

7. I danced for 11 years, cheered for 14 years, and still dance around my apartment. I wish tutus could be worn in everyday life.

8. I can juggle - although I will never run away and join the circus, it came in handy to entertain the kids during my tennis teaching and cheerleading days.

9. I'm a lady. I believe manners matter and etiquette is essential.

10. I sleep in a fluffy bed with satin sheets and sometimes wear an eyemask. I dot my i's with hearts.

Now the time has come for me to share
A little bloggy love to show I care
It's an award sent just for you
Because I really enjoy what you do!

Please visit these fabulous blogs!
Pink Preppy Lilly Lover
A Classy, Southern Bride
Peach Bellini Bride
.sparkles and sundresses.
the NEO-traditionalist
Beantown Prepster: Part Deux
Let the Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore
Smart and Sassy with Sprinkles
Monograms & Martinis in Manhattan/Boston
Everything is Better Pink

Fashion Fame

May I please direct your attention to the new button to the right? I'm very excited to announce that I have been named one of Shop It To Me's Trendsetters! I am oh-so-very honored! Pink Champagne is on it's way to fashion fame...

Oh Happy Day

The lovely Trish at Preppy Pink Lilly Lover has given me the Happy 101 Award, and I couldn't be more honored! Thank you so much dear - reading your blog makes me happy!

Here are the top 10 things that make me happy:

1. Spending time with Fiancé. Whether he is by my side on the boat, singing to me and playing the guitar in our favorite spot, holding my hand as we walk into town by the water, or sharing a bottle of wine with me over dinner, this beau always puts a smile on my face.

2. The WEDDING! I have always loved everything to do with weddings, and now that I am planning my own, my love of all things bridal has quadrupled. The dress, the shoes, the cake, the flowers, the aisle, the dancing, the dining, the champagne, the family and friends, the rings - I get giddy with glee each time one of these things crosses my mind!

3. Lilly Pulitzer! The colors, the prints, the pretty styles... how can a girl not be happy when wearing Lilly?

4. Summer days and nights on the boat. Cruising across the ocean, feeling the breeze in my hair and the sun on my face, flipping off the bow and swimming, island hopping... relaxing days spent on the water are simply divine.

5. Dining alfresco. Warm summer nights spent sipping champagne on a patio and eating dinner with a view - cannot be beat.

6. Spending time with family. I have always loved family get-togethers, parties, and holidays spent with loved-ones. (This little girl does not share my love for family dinners, but she was too cute not to post!) 

7. Shopping. Whether window shopping (pure eye candy) or landing the perfect fashion find (euphoric), this girl loves to shop til she drops.

8. Christmastime! I love the carols, the decorations, white lights, Christmas trees, parties (and party dresses!), shopping, wrapping, Christmas strolls, snowfalls, fireplaces, hot chocolate, movies, and festivities of the entire season.  Andy Williams said it best: "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" 

9. My birthday - a day completely dedicated to celebrating me! Fiancé always makes it extra special, and I just adore celebrating with him.  Is this one completely and utterly self-absorbed?

10. Paris - j'adore! I love traveling of any kind, but Paris is simply my favorite city in the entire world. Champagne, crepes, croissants, Chanel, chandeliers, chateaus - all of my favorite "C's" in one magical city! Tres romantic. Sigh.  

 I tag these 10 bloggers that make me happy! Check them out - they will make you happy too.
- The Pink Prep
- Prissy and Preppy Flamingo
- College Prep
- Summer Wind
- Starfish and Sundresses
- Maryland Pink and Green
- Sit. Relax. Gossip.
- If I Can't Wear Heels... I Don't Want To Go
- Let's Be Preppy!
- Prissy Southern Prep

Happy Tuesday!