Cambodian Invite Design: Old School V.S New School

Happy Feet: Kelsi Dagger Sandals

Beach brides rejoice! This is a sandal with a fancy flair! Purrrfect for sun and wear!

These enchanted flats also come in Black, Raspberry pink, yellow, light blue and light grey

Meet Monaco

The details:

T-Strap

Buckle enclosure

Ribbon Ruffle Accent

1/2 Heel

Leather outsole

Upper: 100% snake-embossed leather

Price Range: $50-$80

How Sweet is Love

At our wedding, we want to tantalize taste buds with a parade of scrumptious sweets and delectable treats. Featured on the dessert bar menu is Pepe's favorite, rich chocolate walnut brownies and my favorite peanut butter brownies from Pastiche Fine Desserts. We will also have their delicious sweet and tangy fruit tart too. To top it off, a towering tree of cupcakes with two flavor varieties (which has yet to be decided) and some other surprise sweets. Presentation is key here. A big impact on a small budget that doesn't skimp on the goods!

Save The Dates: Calendars & Postcards

Traditional Simplicity

NWR: A Happy Tail!

Yesterday, Pepe and I adopted a dog at the Providence animal rescue league (PARL), a shelter for cats, dogs and little critters who have been given up for adoption by their owners. We met a few furry friends that we wanted to take home but it was Prince, the handsome mix mutt that tugged at our heart strings. We were told right away that Prince would go home with us on Tuesday. Who knew adoption was that easy! Needles to say, we are wicked excited!

Check out Prince's profile.

Just a Reminder!

Rhode Island and Southern Mass have quite a few bridal boutiques but I narrowed it down to my fave three places. If I don't find a dress at ROTB than I know for sure one of these bridal shops will carry the gown of my dreams. I might also consider taking a visit to Vows in Newton, MA to see if the price is better there.

1. Helene's Bridal Shop, East Providence R.I
- I want to try on Tara Keeley dresses

2. Ana's Bridal Shop, East Providence R.I
- Carries most of my fave brands like Enzoani blue, Pronovias, Paloma Blanca

3. Alexandra's Bridal Boutique, Fall River R.I
- I bought my prom dress and other special occasion dresses here with great success. They also have a wide selection of designer gowns too.

Beauty Blues

It has been 4 long sad months since my last facial. I normally get a specialty facial or micro/peel at a spa almost every 6-8 weeks. It was my ME time to relax and rejuvenate. I kept up with an at home routine that included exfoliating and using a masque every week. Now I just wash my face twice a day (with my clarisonic) and use a toner and moisturizer at night. Yes, the very bare minimum. Sometimes, I even slap on some sun screen. I know. Shame on me! SPF is really important. And while, I have never been a make up junkie (don't wear any), the health of my skin has always been important to me. Unfortunately, work, school, and the financial strains of paying for a wedding and furnishing a new home has taken away the time to maintain my beauty routine. So starting next month, I will go back to taking care of me. I just need to pick up a slew of products from Sephora next week including

1.Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing oil
- used primarily to remove make up or excess oil/dirt
2. Boscia Clarifying Detox Mask
-Natural and Organic, I use this along with the cleanser and toner from the same line. Boscia is by far my favorite skincare brand.
3. Yu-Be Foaming skin polish
- Natural and Organic, a great exfoliant that isn't too abrasive even for sensitive skin types. I am trying to use beauty and skincare products with the least amount of parabens or toxins but are still effective and produce great results.
4. L'Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream W/ Shea Butter
- Super soft non greasy formula that makes my skin feel like silk!

NWR: Modern Cambodian Home Fashion & Decor

I recently discovered Tendance-Khmere, a Paris based home decor boutique that carries everything from accent pillows in bold geometric patterns to hand-woven Cambodian silk quilts. Anyone looking to infuse color and culture into their living space will love that Tendance Khmere offers modern designs with a French-Cambodian sensibility. Look for their website launch in the near future and for more Cambodian fashion and furnishings, check out my links under Cambodian Resources.

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