Sarah and Jay-Center Club

I had so much fun getting to know Sarah!  We first met at her engagement shoot and we had a blast talking about random nonsense like who we thought  should win American Idol and what our fave tv shows were.  Sarah is such a natural beauty and we decided to keep her natural gorgeousness the main focus! She has the most gorgeous hair and she envisioned it classic and swept into a low side chignon.  LOVELY!  

For more of this lovely day....click here! 

Photography: William Kim Photography

Coordination: Olivia Wu

Venue: Center Club, Costa Mesa

Hair and Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy

Assisting with bridal party makeup: Ashley

What love looks like-30th anniversary

A classic picture of my mom and dad in their early years.  

 

My family and I visited Hawaii over Thanksgiving for a fun vacation and my parents decided it would be fun to renew they vows.  It was a big anniversary for them and they thought it would be fun.  Now in order to understand the impact that this had on us you have to understand my family.  We show our love with jokes and teasing.  We are affectionate but verbal compliments or "love words" as we call them make us twitch! We don't do romance!!!! Nothing mushy and no grand gesture!!!  Our love is the "bring me my favorite treat because you know we would be happy" kind of love.  It's the "tease me because I'm trying to be fancy" kind of love!  It's the thoughtful kind of love.  A swat on the butt or a sweet kiss on the cheek is much more of a love gesture than any grand showing.  My parents have this love and so my brother and I have adopted it as well!
    As we picked out outfits and laughed at the mushiness of it all, we had no idea of how impact full the event would be.  My dad came to me a couple weeks before the trip and said he wanted to get my mom a new ring.  My mom's wedding ring is stunning but over the years she wears it and then would take it off for a bit because it would get snagged on things or what not.  So for years she hasn't worn a wedding ring.  We talked about some options and off he went.  My dad has incredible taste and I knew he would find something perfect for her. We kept it at our house for the last week before our trip and all tried to keep tight lipped!  It's hard to pull a surprise like this from my mom!
      As the ceremony was getting started I could see my dad's face grow serious. It was his emotional face when I know he is feeling those uncomfortable unspoken feelings. My mom is having a great time and is so casual about the whole thing.  She has no idea whats in store. They move on to the exchanging of the rings and my dad slips on her new sparkle.  Her first words are "this isn't my ring" and she is so confused.  She lets it go but looks mixed up. She can't figure out why no one is saying anything about the ring or correcting it.  After about 5 minutes, it hits!!  Her face lights up like I've never seen and she realizes that he has given her a new ring.  He stops the ceremony and speaks the most lovely words that only my dad can say.    He spoke of his undying love for my mom and us kids.  He spoke of his love for my husband and my brother's girlfriend and my kids.  It was just incredible.  As the ceremony wrapped up, there was a whole new feeling in the air.  It was like we were voyers on my parents wedding day.  Their love was like it was on their wedding day 30 years before.  I've seen their wedding video many times and the look on their faces 30 years later was the same.  To be able to witness this love was life changing.  I always new their love was special but to visually witness such an intimate moment that included us kids and my daughters was amazing.
     I hope for their love!  As Erik and I raise our daughters and grow together, I look forward to that look after our 30 years.

Happy 30 anniversary to my incredible parents!

My sweet brother and his adorable girlfriend

My handsome hubby and myself

Our two most precious possessions

How to: Keep cute at the gym

They say that one of the most popular resolutions is to get healthy.  I don't know about you but I'm not a huge workout fan.  I like it to be to the point and concise.  I'm happiest when it's over!  A cute outfit never hurt anyone and can absolutely put you more in mood for your sweat fest!  Here are some sassy options to help you stay sexy in 2013!

Bra, top jacket, pants all from Lululemon

Bra, top and pants from Lululemon, Jacket from Nike and bag from Lyst

Bra and top from Lululemon, crops and jacket from Nike and bag from Le Sport Sac

Meghan and Aaron- Pelican Hill

 Okay...here we go!!!!!! Meghan is the sweetest most lovely and by far the sassiest of any person I know!!!! She is all bubbles in a small package and I just adore everything about her!! I know I've already gushed and gushed about her in her engagment shoot post.  I  had the total pleasure of dolling up Meghan for her two weddings.  This one was held at the gorgeous Pelican Hill!  The day was just incredible and couldn't have been more perfect for them!  Meghan envisioned a very sleek and sexy look for this wedding.  The day before we did something a bit more demure.  She wanted a look that could go from full force ballerina bun to sultry ponytail.  As for makeup, Meghan wanted a dark eye with glowing skin and settle lip.  Check out her amazing bridesmaids dresses!!!! Sparkles are my middle name!!! Any chance I get to spend with the Intertwined ladies is a good one!  Thank your APicture Life for the gorgeous images! You are to fab!

 Venue: Pelican Hill Resort

Coordination: Intertwined Events

Photography: A Picture Life Photography

Hair and Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy and resident artist Tera Stultz

For Fabulous Correspondence- Personal Stationary

I have an unusual love for personal stationary!  In our world of impersonal correspondence, I think there is something so lovely about getting a gorgeous note in the mail on beautiful stationary.  I love that you can make it so personal because it's all about you and what floats your boat!  Here are some of my faves!  

Clean and Black and White

Classic and Chic

Bright and Cheery

Girly and Gorgeous

The busy girl's workout!

I don't always have the time to get the gym or to a workout class so I prefer to squeeze in a workout when I can.  I do them in my pjs or whatever I happen to have on.  No one to impress and you get the nov done!    I like them to be short and quick and to the point.  I prefer yoga based workouts personally because they help destress and stretch while still getting a killer workout!  My body has changed drastically since I've started practicing yoga and I definately can sense a change in my stress level after a workout.  Here are some of my fave at home workouts....

Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy- Mandy is Jennifer Aniston's Yoga instructor.  Whatever get's me closer to a Jen Aniston body I'm in!

Bethenny's Skinnygirl Workout-love this workout with Bethenny because she has short little workouts of 15 minutes and 20 minutes so you can really squeeze one in every day and not feel like you are taking up a whole bunch of your day!  You just leave the workout feeling relaxed and ready to kick your day's butt!

Tracy Anderson Method Mat Workout-Tracy is behind the Gwenyth Paltrow physique!  I'd say your crazy if you didn't want to be long and lean like Gwenyth!  

Body by Bethenny-this Bethenny video is a bit longer ( 1 hour) but well worth it!  I try and squeeze it in once a week.

I try and do one of these workouts 3 times a week.  I usually aim to do 2 short ones and then one of the longer ones mid week.  

Cheers to a fab and tight body in 2013!!

Make Happy

via Oh Joy Studio

We've got to make our own happy!!! Whatever that is and then spread it!

Cheers to an incredible 2013!