RECENT PURCHASES

Sharing a bunch of my recent spring purchases today!


(wearing Aerie pants, Steve Madden flats & American Eagle tank...all shoppable below)



ACTIVEWEAR FAVORITES

Sharing a round up of my favorite activewear pieces. 
Happy Shopping!!
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Michelle Paige




TERMS/ACRONYMS TO KNOW WHEN WEDDING PLANNING

Dare I say, I miss wedding planning!! It was one of the most fun times in my opinion. I loved all of the details and getting acquainted with a new industry. I learned so much during my year of planning, including lots of new words! Today I'm sharing the ones you need to know when planning a wedding!

Boutonniere: Flower worn by groom & groomsmen on their jacket lapel

Bustle: a way to gather up the train of a wedding gown with snaps, hooks or buttons to make walking and dancing easier. Usually done for the reception

Charger Plate: a larger, decorative plate that is placed underneath the dinner plates. Used as decor only

Escort Cards: Cards that display table arrangements for guests

Groom's Cake: a second cake that is served during the reception or the cake served during the rehearsal dinner that is themed to something that represents the groom

 First Look: A private (or non private) moment between the bride & groom prior to the ceremony when they see each other for the first time.

Nosegay: a smaller sized bouquet typically given to the mothers/grandmothers of the bride & groom

Place Cards: Cards that are placed at each seat at a table to let guests know their exact chair

Prelude: Music played prior to the start of the ceremony as guests are arriving.

Processional: the music that the bridal party and bride walk down the aisle to. Signals the start of the ceremony

Recessional: the music that plays after the bride & groom have been announced as husband and wife. Signals the end of the ceremony.

Sweetheart Table: A reception table set for the bride & groom only

 Tea Light: small candle used as decor (approximately 1/2 inch)

Toss Bouquet: A replica of the bride's bouquet that is specifically made for tossing to the single female guests

 Vendor Meal: A meal given to your vendors during the reception (think photographer, videographer, band members, etc)

Votives: Small candles used as decor (approximately 2 inches)

MOB / FOB - Mother of Bride / Father of Bride

MOG / FOG - Mother of Groom / Father of Groom

SIL / BIL / MIL / FIL - Sister in Law / Brother in Law / Mother in Law / Father in Law

 MOH - Maid of Honor / Matron of Honor

STD - Save the Dates

 PP: per person

DOC: Day of Coordinator

Have additional terms that I missed? Leave them in the comments & I'll add them to the post.

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Michelle Paige

BEST DRESSED GUEST: FORMAL WEDDING

Been waiting all week to showcase this stunning dress & highlight formal wedding guest attire. It's not all that often that you get invited to a black tie event, but when you do, it's your chance to go all out! 


Would you believe the dress I'm wearing is under $50?!? For a third time, this dress arrived from Pretty Little Thing & fit like a glove! Let's just say I was feeling myself when I first tried it on. I felt like a sexy Belle and called Jody and told him we needed to take one year anniversary photos so that I could wear this dress!!  It also comes in black for those of you who want a more subdued color, but I couldn't resist the mustard tone for warm weather. Warning, this dress was a little sheer in the skirt depending on how the light hit it, so I would recommend wearing a slip underneath. Also, I am 5'4, for reference, and the length was still a little long even when paired with 4 inch heels!





Some other formal dresses that I'm loving from Pretty Little Thing:

Mustard Plunge Maxi Dress c/o Pretty Little Thing / Shoes: Steve Madden

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Michelle Paige

BEST DRESSED GUEST: SEMI FORMAL WEDDING

I'm back to share the next dress in this mini series - a cocktail style wedding guest outfit! Personally, semi formal or cocktail attire weddings are the ones that I am most often invited to and I don't know about you, but I love to find a new dress for a special occasion.  That can get SO expensive if you have a lot of events around the same time, so I was really excited to find that a majority of Pretty Little Thing's dresses are under $100! It's hard to say no to a new dress when it's also budget friendly ;)
For this look, I opted for this stunning dusty blue lace midi dress. It was, again, love at first sight when I saw this dress on their website & again, I was so happy with the dress when it arrived in person. Great quality, beautiful detailing & it fit like a glove! I also loved the sheer panels on the chest and below the knee on this dress. It was a great balance for the modesty of the short sleeves & crew neck.

When dressing for a semi formal wedding, you can choose a dress that is classic with a few fun touches, like a sweetheart neckline or lace fabric. This is truly a time to choose a dress that makes you feel your best! Pair it with glam jewelry, a clutch bag and some heels to finish off the look.


Check out some of the other cocktail dresses I am loving right now from Pretty Little Thing:
Rose Colored Lace Midi Dress
One Shoulder Midi Dress (comes in lots of colors!)
Black Lace High Neck Dress


Dusty Blue Lace Midi Dress c/o Pretty Little Thing / Bag: Rebecca Minkoff / Shoes: Steve Madden

 Formal wear coming your way on Friday :)

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Michelle Paige

BEST DRESSED GUEST: CASUAL WEDDING

I am so excited to kick off a mini series for this week to highlight some wedding guest dresses for spring/summer weddings. Today I'm starting with this dress from Pretty Little Thing for casual weddings. Make sure to stop back on Wednesday to see my cocktail attire wedding guest outfit & on Friday to see my formal wedding guest look.


Today's look features a chocolate brown polka dot dress from Pretty Little Thing. As soon as I saw this dress on their website, I had to have it. I loved the asymmetrical, ruffle shoulder, the midi length and the fun polka dot print. When it arrived, I was super impressed by the quality and fit! After all, it only cost $58!! I paired this dress with neutral accessories to allow the print to really stand out. 


I love this dress for a casual spring or summer wedding, shower or engagement party. When the event is listed as more casual, it can be tough to decide what to wear, but I think those are some of the most fun to get dressed for. It's an opportunity to try out some different shapes, colors or prints!


Check out some other casual wedding guest dresses that I am loving right now:

Chocolate Polka Dot One Shoulder Pleated Midi Dress c/o Pretty Little Thing / Shoes: Steve Madden / Bag: Gucci

Stop back on Wednesday to see my cocktail dress from Pretty Little Thing ;)

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Michelle Paige

5 WAYS TO STYLE WHITE JEANS

As we fully enter spring weather territory, it's time to pull out those white jeans (if you haven't already!). Sharing 5 ways I've styled my white jeans in past seasons...




how to wear denim on denim in the summer

edgy with a leather jacket


How do you style white jeans in the spring?

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Michelle Paige
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