Camp Wedding



I just had to post these photos from a recently featured wedding on Once Wed! The bride and groom decided to have their wedding at a Boy Scout Camp that was tucked away in the hills of Orange County.  How cool is that?  And don't you just love the bride's dress and her gold headpiece? I also think their choice of turquoise wedding bands is just lovely and unique! 



(Photos by Braedon Photography via Once Wed)

A Perfect Night in Positano

(My must have pieces of jewelry. For this night, I opted for the larger Forever 21 necklace and ring in the upper left hand corner.)



(A beautiful coral red polish - OPI on Collins Ave)



(My versatile Marco Buggiani bag was a must for our European getaway!)

                                 

(I was able to break out my new sandals for the first time!)

My husband and I took our packs to Italy, so I was very limited as to the items I could bring along. I decided to pack more of the basics and versatile pieces for the better part of the trip. This outfit was by far my favorite and most comfortable of the bunch! The black maxi dress is by Pink Rose.  I'm pretty sure I picked it up at TJ Max a few years back for less than $20. Score! I'm a huge denim jacket lover and this particular one, by Gap, has been a "go to" piece for years. My bag is by Marco Buggiani and the sandals are by Kelsi Dagger. 

On this lovely Italian night, we decided to venture all the way down to the beach to have dinner at Chez Black.  We had spotted the restaurant earlier that day and decided to take a chance on it.  During dinner it was really neat to overhear honeymooners say it was THE restaurant to eat at in Positano!  And it was.... Perfect!



Snapshots



My husband is famous for taking pictures when I'm not looking.  He figures it's a little "surprise" when I look back and edit photos!  When doing this, the photos are usually super embarrassing and immediately deleted.  These photos on the other hand were definite keepers!  All were taken in Positano. 

Positano in Black and White

(Minutes after arriving in Positano)

(First glimpse of the view from our room)

(The beginning of a Positano Storm)

I distinctly remember the feeling I had after stepping foot off the bus in Positano, Italy.  I felt a bit exhausted, excited and at peace all at the same time.  I remember thinking..."wow, this is our little playground for 4 days!".  What an amazing 4 days it was!  I love these photos because they capture the moment without the need of any color. I just love it when a photo can be just as meaningful (if not more) when in black and white.   

Back Home

We had a fabulous time in Europe! The food, the buildings, the people...all amazing! This is a photo of the charming little Italian town, Positano.  My husband took it while we were on one of our many mini-adventures. I can't wait to share more photos!

Ciao

We leave tomorrow afternoon for Europe!  I'm so very excited to see my best friend tie the knot in Germany! Before all the wedding festivities begin, my husband and I are spending 4 days in Positano.  I can't wait to experience this part of Italy! My current excitement has prompted me to post these gorgeous photos.  A few months back I came across this photo shoot of Rose Byrne for The London Evening Standard, and it feels very...Italian? no? 

And we're off... Ciao!

(Photographs by Nicole Nodland)

On My Mind

H&M Chiffon Dress

Have you ever tried something on, passed for whatever reason, and immediately regretted that decision?  Well, this past weekend I had that experience with this H&M dress. It's been on my mind ever since I stepped foot out of the store!  I tried my best to focus and only shop for clothes that I needed for the trip, but I just had to grab it and head for the fitting room. I'm actually surprised I was able to talk myself out of buying it. And now I'm trying to talk myself into heading back to the store. Isn't this chiffon dress the perfect combination of very pretty and a bit edgy?

Hmm...what to do?