Happy Hump Day

Can't wait for the weekend- we are headed to Santa Barbara for some fun in the sun, good food and relaxation!

Current Obsession: Frieda Sophie

LOVE LOVE LOVE my new necklace that came today from Frieda Sophie!  I saw a link to her Etsy shop on Dallas Shaw's blog (who is amazingly talented as well!) and just feel in love with all of her unique pieces- definitely going to order some other items asap.

♥ Recent Outfit & Miscellaneous

Happy 3 month wedding anniversary Hubby!  For those that didn't see it, you can click {here} to watch our wedding same day edit!

Lust List: Fall Coats & Shoes

1. Zara Coat $129
2. Joie Vest $628
3. DVF Coat $695
4. Tibi Coat $726
5. Vanessa Bruno Coat $2,065
6. Joie Booties $295
7. Sam Edelman Smoking Slipper $130
8.  Miu Miu Wedges $660

Blog & Engagement Anniversary Weekend

Engaged one year ago on 8-21-11!

Celebrating at Geoffreys in Malibu this past Sunday.

The view from brunch on our 1 year engagement anniversary which was also the 3 year blog anniversary!

Thank you for reading over the past 3 years, I appreciate every single visit to the site!  For new readers,  follow nsguidetostyle on Twitter for blog and life updates!

How I Spent My... Weekend

The adorable party favors at one of my besties' Bachelorette party. So useful for our fun filled weekend in the sun!

Starting the weekend off right.

Some delicious gluten free blueberry pancakes. Click here for the recipe.

The lovely backyard.

Wine tasting Friday night.

Homemade sangria.

At Melvyn's piano bar.

Had the most amazing deep tissue massage Saturday.

Saturday night out!

Tequila (and vodka) shots in the Bachelorette's honor!

Rocking a top knot (and in major need of some highlights... good thing I'm going today!).

Birthday: Gifts & Recent Purchases

Joie sweaters: "syrah," "trevista" and "emilie".

Rebecca Taylor "rose garden" blouse.

Joie leopard shirt and "molly" dress.

Lululemon "swiftly tech" long sleeve shirts.

J.Crew goodies: t-shirts, leopard socks and a chambray shirt.

Equipment sleeveless blouse in nude and Winter Kate "Jasmine" burnout wrap.

Urban Decay "Naked" palette, St. Tropez self tanning spray, L'Occitane lip balm.

Diptyque candles from the Hubby.

Picture for my "girlie" bathroom from Etsy (inspiration from Amber's post!).

Part 2 of b-day gifts coming soon along with the apartment decor post!

♥ Recent Outfits

Tory Burch leopard scarf (no longer available), T by Alexander Wang Tank and Paige Premium Denim Verdugo Leggings in Scarlet (gifted, thank you Paige Denim PR!).

Spent the weekend in Palm Springs for a BFF's Bachelorette Bash! It was an amazing time... more pics to come!

In the recent blog news, I started a new Twitter account for the blog this week- follow me at nsguidetostyle!

Inspiration: My Niece's 8th Birthday

A few weeks ago one of my nieces turned 8 and my sister threw a fabulous "Paris Runway Party" for her. She made everything herself- Barbie cake included. Thought some of you (moms especially) might like these pics for inspiration for future parties!

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