Pre - Spring Fever

Well its not quite Spring yet, but the weather today has me feeling like it! Its beautiful and sunny in NJ today... almost considered dropping the top in my car but the wind is still slightly frigid (and I didn't have a hair tie!)

The past few months have been especially key and busy in my wedding planning (which you probably can tell from my blog absence) but none-the-less I have 3 months to go and we are in the process of buying our first home! I couldn't be more excited.

So along with fashion, I'm going to be able to finally do some interior designs on Couture Rehab as well! I absolutely can't wait. The new place is so perfect and has a lot of character that I can't wait to share. I was emailed a lot asking for a room tour, but my room at the 'rents has been half packed up for quite some time now. So thats not quite how I wanted to be represented!





Me in my favorite hot pink bustier. A touch of hot pink always makes me happy!

One day to go till the weekend :)


xoL

Bustier and belt: Bebe
Shorts: Guess
Shoes: Bakers

Hello 2011

Hey everyone!! I have missed you all dearly. After a brief hiatus and deep consideration on what exactly I want to do with my blog... I am ready for 2011. Did you miss me? Your emails have been a blessing and an inspiration.




bodycon dress: Bebe
chandelier hoop earrings: Bebe
pumps: F21

New Years Eve 2010.


I absolutely LOVE LOVE these shoes. Not only are they inexpensive, but they clean up so perfectly. These shoes saw the streets of NYC with the snow piled high (and the trash UGHHH!!) the floor of a beautiful lounge, and the spilled drinks to go along with it - and after a quick wipe off with soap and water they are as good as new!! What a great investment... considering purchasing them in black too. And the blue is the exact color in person.

I liked the idea of the LBD with a "POP" color shoe. The LBD is classic, but it can be so boring sometimes. But not with the perfect shoe. I wanted pink at first but I didn't want to be too Barbie. So royal blue it was, and they made the statement I wanted!

Over the past month not only have I acquired some cool new pieces, shoes, and jewelry, I also have done a TON of wedding stuff and started looking at places to live!! Super excited. It also has been somewhat funny... living in the North East is mucho EXPENSIVE to buy and rent. Even for a shoe box of an apartment... that wouldn't even fit my pajamas. Let alone shoes?! With roughly 250 pairs - UGH what am I going to do?!

xo L



And also thanks to my number one fan (Daddy).

If These Heels Could Talk

I bought these lace up heeled booties from Asos back in the summer (mentioned here) in black and tan. I haven't pulled them out of the box at all until today. They're cute and comfortable! I keep seeing this style everywhere for Fall, so I can't wait to mix and match them with some cute Fall outfits in the next few months... until the peep toe is too much for the chilly NJ weather. I'm thinking slinky LBD and motorcycle jacket next time I wear them, what do you think?

Do you like the blazer? A fabulous find for $11.80 at Bebe.

xo L

Beauty Can Cure

Skirt: Alexander McQueen
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Knuckle Ring (on right hand): F21
Bangles: Bebe
Necklace: Christie Martin


Tonight was Artistic Academy's Beauty Can Cure benefit. It was wonderful. All the girls and guys did a fabulous job putting it together and pulling it off. The amount of time and dedication put forth by these students to create a show for a great cause while also being in the midst of studying and taking the test that will define their career is inspiring to say the least.

This year, the show was set up in different themes: music, movies, pop culture, around the world, under the sea (to name a few). It was sort of like a glam Halloween party! All fashions were done up with flawless make up, and creative hair styles that are just not as good in pictures as they were in person, but I tried to still capture the moment. Hope you enjoy!















My Sister!!




Lil Wayne was nice enough to stop for a picture.





Yes, that is "Tracy" from Jerseylicious. Never watched it? Well you are not alone. It is another Jersey-based "REALITY" TV show. They decided to tape the benefit... I won't hate, because to each his own. But I will say that the term "Reality" should be used very, very, VERY loosely when referring to the genre of this show ;) YOU'RE SUSPECT!


Onto other news... I will leave you with something much cuter. An adorable Jordan burrito. Have a great weekend!






xo L

The Engagement Party

Our engagement party was last night, and I have to say it was perfect. Great food, great music, beautiful venue, great times with the best friends and family anyone could ask for. I am very blessed.

Remember when I asked for your opinion on what I should wear? I loved all of your input in the comments and emails. So here is a peek into what I chose...









My beautiful best friend, maid of honor, sister, Melanie.






The heart diamond earrings were a gift from my Fiance. I love them!

Dress: Bebe
Shoes: Aldo
Bow Ring and Flower: F21


Such a great time, thank you to everyone who came and helped celebrate our engagement.


xo L

girls best friend

It is essential in every woman's wardrobe to include a fitted blazer. Don't get me wrong, obviously I think boyfriend blazers are great, but there is just something about a men's-wear piece tailored for a woman's figure.

I pulled mine out of hiding to create a versatile outfit. I had an important meeting that I needed to look professional for, but directly after I was meeting friends for drinks at a local dive bar and there was no time to change. Not to look under or over dressed for both occasions... I plotted my ensemble plan.









LOVELOVE the back pleats of the blazer... that along with the brass button hardware sold me.








So I took off the blazer, added my favorite trucker hat, and I went from chic to casual, just what I was looking to do. Simple enough right? The choice of accessories and shoes helped to spice up a plain white V-neck. Buttttt... I'll be honest - the hat didn't stay on for too long. I was having a good hair day!

Blazer: Bebe
VNeck: H&M
Jeans: True Religion
Shoes : Dolce Vita "April"
Hat: Faith Connexion
Rosary and Panther Ring: F21
Sunnies : Ray Ban

xo L

PS - Thought it was funny when I got an email from a reader commenting on my rosary and how "Jersey" I am. I am not a guidette nor do I live at the South Jerz shore, but taken as a compliment ;)