I’m sorry I’ve been so “omgimengagedomgomg.” I just can’t help it. And I’m not actually sorry. I fell in love with this guy two and a half years ago, we went through our ups and downs, we moved in together, we got a dog, and now we’re onto the next journey together and it’s all so damn fun. It’s a pretty fantastic feeling to love someone so much and for them to love you back just as much. He’s so great. I wish I could say I’ll stop talking about the engagement, but that would be a flat out lie. I’m definitely going to talk about wedding planning because that’s so effing exciting! Especially since we are planning to do a destination wedding so that takes away from some of the stress.
So I only have two outfits for you this week because I’ve been living in workout clothes, sweat pants, and a really messy bun. All I’ve been doing is working on my next cookbook. This weekend I’m turning in the 120 recipes I created for you then finishing up the front matter and all the little extra stuff that goes in it, to turn in in the next few weeks. This point in the book creation process is always exciting because it means I get to concentrate on other things. Like getting you guys more free recipes on my site. That’s something I really miss doing when I’m writing a cookbook. I started this blog years ago to share free recipes and that will never change, so that’s exactly what I intend to pick back up after this is turned in! I just miss the freedom of cooking for my blog when I feel like it and writing freely about whatever is on my mind. Like our engagement. Ugh, Juli stop. My b.
So let’s get to the point so I can finish up my book and get to cooking for you all!! I’m really into this ugly sweater that doesn’t seem ugly to me. I found it on the sales rack of H&M for $10. That store always overwhelms me but I found this little diamond because it screams look at me. It’s comfortable, it’s not too heavy, and did I say it’s comfortable? I want to wear it all the time. Along with these flats from Steve Madden. Flats are the new heel. Just FYI, I bought a 1/2 size bigger based on reviews and they fit perfect!
{ Flower Multi-Colored Sweater on sale at H&M for $10 | STS Blue Destroyed Slim Boyfriend Jeans, in white for $54 in the Juniors of Nordstrom (sold out) – here is a similar pair | Steve Madden Ecentrcq Flats in Blush for $60 | MZWallace Julie Cocoa Bedford bag | Nasty Gal Such a Baller Earrings for $18}
This outfit will always be special to me, not just because I FREAKING LOVE this top, but because it was the outfit I was wearing when my now fiancé proposed. I really, truly love crop tops. But winter got me down like WHOA because I can’t wear high waisted skirts and itty bitty crop tops. Well, I guess I can, it’s like almost 70 degrees here in Colorado. Do people still believe in global warming or are people just over that? It’s just never talked about anymore about it’s pretty much spring here. I’m not complaining. No sir. Keep the snow in the mountains, I have fashion friday pictures to take.
{ Green Back Button Up Crop Top from Inspyre Boutique for $40 – similar top one and two | Black Distressed Flying Monkey Jeans from Inspyre Boutique for $60 | Taupe Leather Jacket bought last year from Hope’s for $70 – similar for $60 | Levity black booties (a couple years old) – similar one and two }
I highly recommend getting married at a Sandals (adults only, all-inclusive resort). They’re amazing resorts and take away all of the stress of planning a wedding. Once you decide where you want to go to get married, you don’t have to do anything until you actually get there and then I want to say it probalby took us less than an hour to pick out the menus and what not (of course I’m not terribly high-maintenance anyway and I sort of figured it was my day so whatever food I wanted everyone else would have to deal with – I’m kind of a bitch like that). My husband and I got married at the Grande St. Lucian 9 years ago in May. It was wonderful. We went to the Sandals Whitehouse in Jamaica for our 5 year anniversary and are trying to decide which one to go for our 10 year anniversary next year. Congrats again on your engagement. 🙂
i’ve thought about Sandals! I brought up their website the other night to check it out! I’ve heard there expensive but I don’t really know what expensive means for destination. Do you mind me asking a range you paid?
Congrats on the engagement, Juli! My brother & his fiance are planning their wedding at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas (Grand Exuma, I believe is the resort). I’m not sure of their expenses, but for us guests, it’s about 6k for the week for the hubs & I. Unfortunately we may have to cut the trip short.
Enjoy planning! This is one of the best parts!
What is the brand of the white studded purse in the first photo? Gorgeous ring, by the way!
i just got it on sale years ago at urban outfitters but haven’t been able to find one since then!
I can’t be the only one that wants to know more details about that sparkler! That is a seriously gorgeous ring. Congrats.
Don’t apologize about the engagement excitement! It is so fun hearing about it, and I can’t wait to hear about how you plan your wedding.
Your engagement outfit is SO cute! I was thinking “Wow this outfit is adorable!” and then you showed us the back. That blouse is to die for! Such an unexpected back– I love it!
I agree! Fashion Fridays is one of my favorite things about this blog. I get excited to sign on Friday at work and get a little Fashion action from Juli! 🙂
Congrats! Don’t stop talking about it because it is that exciting and your ring is absolutely gorgeous. I’m also having a destination wedding! October 23 at Azul Fives in Playa del Carmen!! It’s apart of Karissma resorts.. El Dorado’s etc. I highly recommend checking it out! Can’t wait to see all the things you pick out for your wedding 🙂
i’ll definitely check that out! thanks for the rec.
Ha! Every ugly sweater deserves a good home 🙂
You look absolutely stunning! And CONGRATS again on your engagement, that ring is perfect!! Xo
haha you never know!