the best bathing suit top ever..

this is the perfect top for anyone who is a bit busty -
its comfortable, supportive + cute!
i have it in black and ordered it in purple for my vacation next week!

Summer reading list, Part 2

Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir

Here is what was said about it in a recent NY Times article:

“Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man” is the story of how Mr. Clegg lost it all — his clients, his apartment, his loyal boyfriend, his sanity — one crack hit at a time. It’s a story that ranges over several years but finds its dramatic center of gravity during one especially dark two-month binge, during which Mr. Clegg manages to fritter away some $70,000 on crack and Ketel One vodka and on the elegant hotel rooms he often shares with greasy characters, including male hookers.

ready for fall...

Its not even August yet, and already I'm longing for fall -
In the mean time i will just dream of wearing these clothes.

3 months from today...

i get to marry the man of my dreams ... i cannot wait :)

Philadelphia Story.

if you've never seen this movie (or its been a while)
a highly recommend watching it -
Katharine Hepburn + Cary Grant are my absolute favorite movie couple!

i NEED this bag...

its perfection.

we should totally bring these back...

They remind me of when traveling was glamorous -
when everyone got dressed up and flying was a special occasion.
They also remind me of Mad Men :)

is it weird that i want this?

i think Pete's hunting habit is having an influence of me...
available here.

Happy 4th of July!

I am so looking forward to all the fireworks, parades,
cookouts + pool parties we have -
I absolutely love this holiday!

Hope you have a great weekend, see you on Tuesday!

Summer reading list, part 1

I just finished the book American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld,
and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
It's an easy read and perfect for vacation or lazy summer days - enjoy!

shower dresses...

our wedding showers start in august and i'm on the hunt for the perfect dresses..
here are my first finds from anthropologie, what do you think?

music in the morning...

i'm completely obsessed with this song.

Here comes the dog...

How adorable are these dogs!?!
Pete and I would love to include Lucy in our wedding,
however I'm not sure she how well she would behave in church...
images from here.

my latest obsession = Jo Malone

I received several samples of Jo Malone Cologne in a goodie
bag a few weeks ago and I've been obsessed ever since!
I tried out all 3 fragrances,
but fell in love with the Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne
and decided that this needed to be my new summer fragrance!

oh my mustache!

i heart my family.

Happy (belated) Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
I am truly blessed to have the greatest dad in the whole world -
he has done so much for me over the years,
and I can't imagine my life without him.
I am so excited for him to walk me down the aisle in a few months!!

She's gone country...

We're going to Nashville for my bachelorette party in August,

and before we go I need to find the PERFECT pair of cowboy boots.
Here are my first finds:

Alberto Fermani Short Cowboy Boot
FRYE "Carson" Western-Style Boots
Frye Billy Vintage

which are you favorite?

Introducing Mr + Mrs Conroy!!!

Last weekend we were in La Jolla, CA celebrating the marriage

of our dearest friends Erica + Aaron.
It was a wonderful weekend and a truly amazing wedding -
I can't wait to visit the happy couple again :)

Happy Friday!

Good morning!
Here's a lovely little tune to start the day off right....

Flower Power!

I'm meeting with our florist next week for the first time, and I'm supposed to bring pictures of what I want to have at our wedding. I spent ample time surfing the web and have looked at TONS of bouquets, and finally decided to use these as inspiration:

What do you think?

(i would credit these images, but cant remember where i found them!)