Kelly Green Bags

LULU from Nordstrom

This morning I saw the most fabulously dressed lady, and I just had to blog about it. Here's the rundown- she was wearing skinny black pants, black flats, a knee length black coat (w/brass buttons), and a kelly green leather bag. I really should've taken a picture with my phone, but I was already gawking in a super creepy way. All morning I've been on the hunt for a gorgeous green back so I can dress like this lovely miss! Here are some of my favorites:

Dooney & Bourke: O-Ring Shopper

Dooney & Bourke: Spicy Classic

Cole Haan: Triangle  

Milly Mini Sophia

Rehearsal Dinner: A Solution?

Oh friends, the rehearsal dinner drama has continued for longer than I wish. It was so difficult to find shoes that matched my initial dress (Part I, Part II), and I realized that wearing a white dress wasn't all it's cracked up to be. Case in point- I only wear fancy dresses to our friends' weddings, but I clearly can't wear a white one. Enter- Nordstrom's amazing return policy. This leaves me with no sweat about being able to return the initial dress.
I've visited both Macy's and Dillard's at Green Hills, but they left much to be desired. So while ring shopping for Mr. SE @ Shane Co, we decided to stop at Cool Springs Galleria. Hello- somebody cue the angels. The Dillard's dress shop in Cool Springs is beyond amazing and exactly what I needed to see. It's not as if I have a lot of time to shop around now. Another cool fact- Dillard's will send a dress to your home (no additional cost) if they don't have your size in stock. I tried on both of these dresses below in a bigger size, and decided either one could be a winner.
The first is a Maggy London, and the second is by I CAN'T REMEMBER THE BRAND BUT I'LL POST IT LATER (but it's sort of like this, w/a vneck instead of one shoulder). At first I was concerned that the Maggy dress is basically the same color as my bridesmaids, and I didn't want to steal their thunder. But the nice saleslady at Dillard's informed me that #1: This was my party and #2: Many brides wear a color similar to their bridesmaids at the rehearsal. The first one doesn't settle with me, since I still want the girls' dresses to have a huge impact. But the 2nd one helps it go down a little easier.

What do you think of the bride NOT wearing white to the rehearsal? Did you do it to yours- or will you?

Rehearsal Dinner Dress: Shoe Edition

This is the dress I'm 95% wearing to our rehearsal dinner. I always knew I wanted to wear white, and the dress needed to reflect the formality of the event. I ordered 6 dresses from Nordstrom.com and this one was my favorite (and the least expensive!). But here's my problem- I don't know what kind of shoes to wear!

As you can see, the dress is all white except for a silver zipper in the back. The silver shoes that I own are more of a metallic silver, and don't go with the metal look of the zipper. I initially wanted to wear gold shoes, but the gold/silver issue troubles me. I need your advice! What shoes would you wear- and if they're online please send me a link.

Flower Girl Dress: Check!

My sweet flower girl now has her dress ordered. Her mom was able to order the dress off Nordstrom.com for cheaper than what it would cost on Netbride. The clincher is that Nordstrom includes the sash with the dress, while other stores make you order the sash separately. Emma is going to wear this exact color combo below (it's white w/champagne in case you're interested).

In my opinion, this is the quintessential flower girl dress. It doesn't make her look younger than she is, while it also doesn't try and make her look like my bridesmaids that are 22-30. So cute I can hardly handle it!

Phoebe Strapless

Somebody please wear this dress for your shower, rehearsal dinner, or brunch. I wish my wedding was sooner- it's on clearance! I'm in love!

*I forgot to mention it's only available in a size 14. I'm scared some brides-to-be might hurt me for not having their size*