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Squeeworthy: 1618 Something Different

Antique shopping: something Miami is lacking. I see people get all these amazing pieces off the street and from specialty stores, but I can never find a similar (& affordable) option down here. I wish I could tell you this post is about a new local discovery (but I’m all ears to any suggestions), but instead it is a new not-so-local one. To only add fuel to my lusty fire, my friend Mallory (check out her amazing decor/lifestyle blog here) recently posted about her trip to Winter Park, FL to visit 1618, a fabulous retro/vintage furniture store.

As if her own amazing find wasn’t enough to incite some serious envy, she told me to check out their Picasa album that they update regularly with new arrivals. And I did. And I instantly regretted it. In a record 5 seconds, I managed to fall deeply in love with this Paul McCobb Modular Table. Do you think they take orders by phone? And then ship them? For no additional cost?

Am I asking for too much?
::sigh::

What I Wore | Beach Shower

Dress; Harajuku Lovers via Plato’s Closet
Belt; Marshall’s
Sandals; Enzo Angiolini via Nordstrom Rack
Bracelets; gifted
Earrings; Old Navy
Sunglasses; JCPenny

I remember a few years back when I had what seemed like back-to-back weddings every month. Well, now things have shifted and we are at the stage where it is one baby shower after the other. I’m not going to lie, I’m not a fan. OK, so I usually groan when I receive an invitation to one. However, I really appreciate when a couple understands what makes a baby shower downright boring and try their best to do the complete opposite. Cue one of my oldest friends, Camero. She knows what’s up.

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Royal Fashion

The Royal Wedding has a special meaning to me.
Sure, everyone can’t help but be excited – a regular girl, about to become a princess. The fashion. The pomp and circumstance. But I have a different reason.

I was born on Prince Charles & Princess Diana’s wedding day. Rumors have it that everyone in the delivery room exclaimed, “Princess Diana has arrived!” when I crowned. It was at that time that my middle name was chosen: Diana. That day was July 29th, 1981.

And now, one of Diana’s beloved sons, William, is to get married to the beautiful Kate Middleton. A “normal” girl. A fairy tale come true. And it’s happening on April 29, 2011 – my sister’s birthday. What? It’s so strange.

But I digress.

How gorgeous did the new princess (excuse me, dutchess) look in Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen??

Courtesy of CNN.com

& her sister, and maid of honor, was not far behind in a slinky, form fitting beauty of a McQueen gown in a rich cream.

Courtesy of CNN.com

Much congratulations to the new couple, may they be the voice of a new generation!

ps; I loved all the fun hats/fascinators!

Lovable Friday!

1. Dino Bracelet

You would be seriously bringing it back to the old school with this dino bracelet found at Olive Shoppe. I hate when I fall in love with something on Pinterest, and then follow the link only to find that it is sold out (or ridiculously expensive); this bracelet fell under both categories. Bah humbug. Can’t somebody talented out there replicate this for me? I’ll make you cupcakes.

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