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 }
If you’re looking at an all-inclusive, I would vote the Couples San Souci in Jamaica. We had a our honeymoon in a Sandals in Jamaica, and we’ve been to a number of other all-inclusives in Jamaica and some other places as well. The San Souci is our hands-down favorite. The grounds are so beautiful, with cliffs and jungle, and the buildings have a really nice vibe. The other resorts we’ve been to all have that overly-manicured look. Plus, the San Souci has a really nice au natural beach – totally the best!
A word of caution, though – I’m not sure how well most all-inclusives understand GF. I know you feel like crap if you let yourself stray too far from paleo, and you definitely don’t want that on your honeymoon – you have (ahem) important things to be doing!!! I have spent a few evenings in the fetal position on the bed at all-inclusives over the years. Good luck with your choices, I look forward to living vicariously through your vacation planning for the next few months!
Juli,
If you haven’t picked s location yet, check out Secrets Silver Sands resort in Mayan Riviera. They did a beautiful beach front wedding a few years ago. The resort is azazimg! All their packages are on the web site, itwas a smooth hassle free experience.
I’m so happy for you, Juli! It’s impossible to not talk about your engagement…it’s one of life’s biggest moments! Good luck on your wedding planning. A destination wedding sounds like so much fun. I had over a year to plan my burlap and lace wedding at a local boy scout camp. It was perfect and I loved it. I can’t wait for you to get married and tell us all about that life experience as well. You deserve all the happiness in the world. You work so hard (even though I’m sure it doesn’t seem that hard when you are creating and taste testing yummy recipes) to give all of us healthy recipes to feed ourselves and our families. Congrats and the best times of your life are right in front of you 🙂
Juli, I am so so sooooo happy for you! I have been following your blog since the old days when you used to joke about the hilarious, awkward things about being single..and now you’re happily engaged! It’s honestly so lovely to read about your growth over the years. Congratulations girl!
PS. Come to Toronto, Canada for your book tour!!! Not when it’s cold as balls like right now but in the summer/fall! 🙂
I love your engagement outfit! and style in general. Do you mind sharing what size in the Emerald top you got? Trying to gauge between a Small and Medium which would fit best! Thanks & Congrats!
it’s a small!!
Please do NOT stop talking about your engagement. That is SO exciting and I want to keep hearing ALL the details as they come along. Huge CONGRATS! Such an amazing engagement surprise story, and that green top engagement outfit is killer 🙂
If you do destination wedding to Mexico, venture inland and find some street gorditas – literal translation “little fatties”. They’re pretty much burrito meets arepa stuffed on the spot with whatever you want. 🙂
You just go on with yourself! You have every single right to shout it from the rooftop! I cannot wait to see you plan your wedding and see pictures of it! Any idea for the food?! Please blog every detail 🙂
Bought this over the weekend, its not scalloped like your gorg green top, but its a similar idea! http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/astr-lace-hem-long-sleeve-blouse/3954729?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1140
i loooooove this!!