all dressed up in love

I can just hear the song by Jennifer Hudson from the Sex and the City Movie.
{I couldn’t find an official music or movie video, so this will just have to do for now}.

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We’ve taken a literal {maybe some a bit cheesy, but all fun and cute} translation of Valentine’s Day with these clothing and accessories to celebrate sweet love. I don’t know about you, but I could rock those Tom’s all year long. 🙂

Dorothy Perkins Grey Heart Printed Cardigan: $49 | Tiffany Love Charm in Sterling Silver: $175 | Madewell Heart Alphabet Bag: $29 | Tom’s Valentine’s Women’s Classic: $54 | Modcloth I’m in Spatu-Love: $12.99 | Modcloth The Heartbeat is On Earring Set: $15.99 | Urban Outfitters LOVE Oversized Tee: $29 | American Eagle Heart Aviator Glasses: $15.50 | Modcloth Em-bracelet the Love: $24.99

favorite things {for a friend}

I am truly blessed to have a loyal group of girlfriends I can always count on, and who love me through it all. Just thinking about all of them makes me smile. Everyone needs a good friend in his/her life…it’s therapy you don’t have to pay for! 🙂 Think about your girlfriends this holiday season, and if you can’t afford to buy them something, make them dinner or send a card letting them know how much you love and appreciate them.

We have terrific gift ideas {FOR THE FRIEND} this holiday season that will be sure to delight…and come back here tomorrow to enter in our giveaway because we have a giveaway item from the list below you won’t want to miss!

1. Petal Heads Frayed Flower Hats, $38, Doodle Designs Shop
2. TOMS Herringbone Shoe, $54, Toms
3. East Cloud Grey Scarf with Sequins, $48, Kitson
4. I heart Italy {insert your favorite place} necklace, $55, tru.che {Stevie at tru.che kindly offered Tutto Bella readers 10% with code BELLA this week only. Shop her etsy store – she creates beautiful jewelry ranging from $8-$100. I am in LOVE with the I heart Italy necklace…think about that special place for you you’d like to keep around your neck and close to your heart this holiday season and always}
5. Voluspa Candle, $18-$28, sold at Fleur de Lis, a paperie

{images via Doodle Design ShopKitson, Toms, tru.che, Voluspa}

grace with lace

Black lace – it’s chic, sexy, classy and modern, and never goes out of style. Rock your black lace this Halloween weekend or the upcoming holiday season.

Dreaming about this Nina Ricci Lace & Radzimir dress.


left to right starting with the top row:
Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Lace-Inset Dolman Sweater Dress: $54, Hawthorn Lace Top by Patterson J. Kincaid, Piperlime: $118, Nordstrom HUE Baroque Lace Net Tights, $18, Nanette Lepore ‘Sin Zin’ Lace Applique Skirt, Nordstrom: $298, MM Couture Lace Mini dress, Piperlime: $78,  In Your Lace Top, Modcloth: $32.99, American Apparel El Salvador Lace Tee: $30, Glint ‘Trio’ Peep Toe Bootie, Nordstrom: $99.95

Don’t forget about the little girl in your life. These lace rompers from Baby Lace Rompers are absolutely adorable. I want one for my little girl.  

{images via American Apparel, NordstromUrban Outfitters, Piperlime, Modcloth and Baby Lace Rompers}

walk down the aisle

Happy Fashion Friday!

So being the shoe-aholic that I am, and this being the week my sister is getting married, I found it appropriate for a wedding shoe post!

When I was looking for wedding shoes, I found myself going towards the unconventional – not the white, “typical” wedding shoes that I seemed to find everywhere (not that there is anything wrong with typical wedding shoes). I went for 2 pairs of shoes – 1 new (Valentino) for my new dress, and the other I had in my closet (Bakers) that I wore with my grandmother’s dress. My black and white, winter, old-fashioned wedding lended itself to just that for shoes – black and white, winter, old fashioned.

I say that if you want to wear blue shoes on your wedding day (for your “something blue”) … do it! If you want beautiful Cinderella sparkly shoes … do it! I have been seeing some unique wedding shoes {see the pink pumps below} perfect for a garden wedding. It is your day and you need to feel unique and special in your dress, shoes, and skin.

There are a couple shoes from Nordstrom that I love for a wedding dress! Whether your wedding is summer, spring, fall, or winter – you can find a shoe that fits your wedding day, dress, and personality. Keep looking. I know it can be tiring, but stick in there! You found your soul mate … now find your sole mate 🙂

manolos{manolos at nordstrom}

pink pumps{chinese laundry at nordstrom}

{badgley mischka at nordstrom}

{WARNING: SPLURGE ITEM! christian louboutin}

Happy Shoe Shopping!

OH … and A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my hubby William today 🙂 … you are still the love of my life after our first date, today, 10 years ago.

{images via Nordstrom.com, www.christianlouboutin.com}

another anniversary to note

I’ve been celebrating another anniversary this past week…a special one that comes once a year…the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Next season on sale NOW. Gotta love that, especially at a place like Nordstrom where the word “sale” does not often appear.

I’m a total Nordy’s girl, so I’ve been scoping out the sale online and in the stores. Here’s the {reasonable} things I’ve been eyeing. The {unreasonable…or in other words, way out of my budget} items is a whole different post, but believe me, I have some noted.

If you haven’t already been, make yourself a hot date at Nordy’s and go NOW. You deserve it. Items will go back to their original prices August 1.

Happy shopping.

Steve Madden Miidori Buckles Boot, $129.90

Vince Camuto Jerrell Bootie, $89.90

Vince Camuto Zisson Sandal, $89.90

Cara Wide Chevron Bracelet, $57.90

Halogen Back Button Drape Sweater, $45.90

Jolt Black Wash Pull on Skinny Jeans, $29.90

Caslon Button Front Hooded Poncho, $58.90

Julie Dillon Ruffle Bodice Georgette Dress, $118.90

Halogen Military Satchel, $164

{images via Nordstrom}