1. ASOS floral dress $70
2. Dorothy Perkins blazer $79 & trousers $49
3. Macy’s denim overalls $28
4. Topshop purple grape bikini $68
5. Boohoo neon green satchel $41
6. Nine West multi-colored sandals $89
7. Topshop olive bikini $64
8. Topshop white boyfriend blazer $100
9. ASOS round sunglasses $20
10. Jemma Sands beaded wood customizable bracelet $44

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The second you announce your engagement, you are inundated with questions and advice about your wedding. “When’s the date?”; “Where are you having it?”; “How many bridesmaids?”; “You should just elope” “Spend the most money on your photographer or you’ll regret it”; “Florists will rip you off” and so on and so on. Then you get the recently married folks telling you, “You won’t remember a thing”; “It’s over so fast”; “It truly is the happiest day of your life.” Umm, okay.

Bridal blogs, magazines and books are full of beautiful photos and ideas that make planning your wedding completely overwhelming. It’s easy to see how any sane woman can instantly become a Bridezilla. There are literally thousands of options and for every decision you make, you quickly find a “better option” the next time you look.  Every decision feels like the most important decision ever! “What will these invitations say to our guest about us and our wedding versus these invitations?” “Will our wedding suck if we pick the wrong invitations?!”

Wedding Inspiration Board (Part 1)

Speaking of invitations, by far the most anxiety-ridden part of planning a wedding is the guest list. Seriously, it sucks a$$. (I used money signs for a reason.) According to The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in the US is $28,427 with catering being $63/per person. This does not include booze and we all know a wedding without booze is not a wedding at all. So, let’s just say $75/person with booze…that means you, your future hubby and/or your parents are paying $75/person for everyone who attends… even the annoying boyfriend of cousin Cindy who no one really likes (don’t worry, I don’t have a cousin Cindy). When I thought about our guest list, the number 100 came to mind, We wanted to keep it intimate and the friends and family that popped into our heads didn’t possibly exceed that number… well it did my friend, it did. We did not take into account how many of our friends and family were married, engaged or living with a significant other. That number of 100 quickly became 180! AHHHH!!! Okay sure, not everyone will come to your wedding, but about 60-70% will, and that’s about 25 more people (and $1875 more dollars) than we thought of. Are you starting to see why people lose their minds when planning a wedding?

Wedding Inspiration Board (Part 2)

Then there’s the millions of other things you need to worry about: bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl(s), ring bearer, DJ, photographer, wedding favors, invitations, flowers, specialty cocktails (that’s a thing now), rehearsal dinner, location, officiant, hotels for guests, wedding party gifts, activities for guests, wedding rings, shoes, hair, makeup and most importantly in my book…the dress!

Designer: Sarah Seven

Designer: Sarah Seven (Psst: My dress is similar to these! Shh!)

Finding my dress was one of the first things I did and I loved every minute of it. Putting on “the one” is just as emotional as it is in every RomCom movie you’ve every seen. There are so many beautiful designs to go with and what you think you want is rarely what you end up with. There is really that magical moment when you put on “the dress” and everything seems right in the world. You tear up and see yourself walking down the aisle to marry your best friend. It’s perfect. It’s by far the best part of planning a wedding…

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1. Topshop knit hat $28
2. JCrew artic parka $675
3. Aigle snow & rain boots $203
4. Topshop leather woven gloves $24
5. “Killer Chili” cookbook $15
6. Matterhorn sled with backrest $170
7. Topshop knit sweater $90
8. Michael Kors knit scarf $80
9. “Hot Chocolate” cookbook! $11

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1. The Book of Beer Awesomeness $16
2. Topman pocket cardigan $60
3. John Varvatos wallet $60
4. JCrew duffle bag $90
5. Beats by Dr. Dre headphones $300
6. Movado Bold watch $495
7. Burberry boxers $60
8. Import Collection magnifying glass $22
9. The Art of Shaving initiation kit $60
10. Jcrew silk tie $65

Now on to the ladies…Treat yourself on V-Day! Or give the man (or woman) in your life some hints. Or maybe do both. It’s a day about commercialism love, so why not get something you LOVE? Here are some fun gifts for the ladies…especially the Hey Girl Ryan Gosling journal. I mean, please!

1. Bvlgari parfum $95
2. Essie nail polish $8 (each)
3. JCrew silk color block blouse $198
4. Dannijo earrings & ring $348 (each)
5. “Love Me, Love My Dog” notepads $14 (for 3)
6. Stella McCartney nighty $300
7. “Hey Girl” journal $10
8. Henri Bendel fingerless gloves $49
9. “Besties” iPhone 4/4s cases $25 (set of 2)
10. Diptyque ”Rose Duet” candle $65

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I’m by no means a beauty expert, but I know what I use that works and thought I would share it with you. With that, I give you my top 10 beauty picks to love.

1. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion – If you ever had a zit, you’ll probably get one again, and this little bottle of pink magic will come to your rescue. It does exactly what it says: drys out that nasty pimple while you sleep!
2. Bliss Pore Perfecting Facial Polish – A facial scrub that’s gentle yet perfect for getting rid of dead skin and making your pores look smaller. I use it once a week.
3. Revlon Color Stay Creme Gel Eyeliner – The only black liner that stays on my eye lid without leaking to my under eyes. Plus, the creme texture makes it super easy to create a cat eye without making a mess.
4. bareMinerals Flawless Application Face Brush - Make-up brushes are important, so take the time to find one that you love that doesn’t irritate your skin. This brush is beyond soft. I have a collection of bareMineral brushes to match.
5. bareMinerals READY SPF 15 Touch Up Veil – A great powder that also protects against UV rays! I usually only wear powder for auditions but this one is definitely light enough to wear all day.
6. MAC Cosmetic Ruby Woo Lipstick - I’m a HUGE fan of red lipstick and this is my absolutely favorite shade of red. It’s matte and looks good on all skin tones. Trust me, I’ve made every woman I know try it at some point or another.
7. Lancome “La Base” Pro Perfecting Make-up Primer – If you want your make-up to last all day, start with this. Seriously.
8. Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Hemp Pure-Castile Soap in Almond – Apparently, you can use this stuff for all your cleansing needs but I use is as a shower gel. It smells absolutely delicious and leaves me feeling clean without slimy, soapy residue left on my skin.
9. Moroccanoil Treatment – I have the driest hair known to man and living in Los Angeles’ desert climate doesn’t help the cause. Moroccanoil adds great shine without leaving your hair greasy. Warning: use VERY LITTLE…it goes a long way.
10. Sultra The Bombshell 3/4 Inch Curling Rod – This rod or any rod curling iron is the best tool for the loose, beachy curls I love most. Get a barrel size that’s appropriate for your hair length and make sure to use the protective glove it comes with or you will get burned. I learned the hard way.

And there you have it! What are some of your beauty picks?

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