Gilt-free wedding planning

As if the Gilt-free shopping wasn't good enough already, I've officially been invited (and now you have too) to the finest wedding event of the season: the Gilt Wedding Shop.

The event will take place from October 20-October 24. They'll have dresses, jewelry, makeup, bridesmaids accessories, items for the groom and his men, and much more.  Below is the official schedule from Gilt.  Happy wedding!
Day one: “The Happy Couple,”, Wednesday, October 20, at noon ET. Find the gown, the jewelry, the shoes, and the suit.

Day two: “The Bridal Party: A Perfect Match,” Thursday, October 21, at noon ET. Don’t miss a selection of dresses that your bridesmaids will want to wear again (really).

Day three: “Honeymoons and Experiences,” Friday, October 22, at noon ET. Deal with the details—the pre-big day shape-up, the makeup, the cake, the bash—then book the perfect romantic getaway.

Day four: “Home and Registry,” Saturday, October 23, at noon ET. A stellar selection of china, bedding, and home goods that’s perfect for aspiring nesters.

a not so whimsical addition to my wednesday...

I write about a lot of things I'd like to have, but don't really need.  But today, one of my often thought about whims became a necessity.

I dropped my phone and in a matter of seconds, my lifeline turned into a weapon, with a broken screen that left shards of glass in my hands and cheek.
RIP little phone.  

At least it gave me a reason to get the iPhone 4. You better believe I'm putting a case on it.

whimsical wednesdays {working girl}

We've had quite a bit of shifting around at work, and with these changes has come a constantly busy schedule.  And although I haven't lacked initiative, I am a strong believer in incentives.  I also firmly believe that the fastest way to stimulate productivity is to create a change.

So, if I were redecorating and restocking my office, here is where I'd indulge...

I'm a complete sucker for sticky notes, and while I'm typically loyal to Post-its, I've fallen for Kate Spade's version.  The selling point was the middle note - the built in list.  As a devoted list maker, the printed numbers are irresistible.
The Daily System from Pottery Barn.  I currently have just one dry erase calendar that I've had since high school. I love it - it's gone from home to college back home and finally to my office, but it's starting to look a little tired. It soon might pass for a grey board.
The Life.doc: Your Life Buttoned Up organizer from Amazon. Even though everything is electronic these days, I like to keep it retro with planners and paper copies (not so green of me, I know).  The binder format makes it easy to add and remove things, while still keeping the order I love.  There is space for medical organization, budgeting, insurance information, etc.  It's a Type-A dream.
The Alphacritter mousepad from Anthropologie.  They had me at the monogram.
These "I am Organized" file folders from Crane & Co. They're a cute twist on my standard manilla ones. I think, therefore, I am, right?
Desk photo via cupcakes and cashmere

lululove

As much as I love dressing up, my true weakness is comfortable clothing.  I am such a sucker for soft sweatshirts, casual pants, and workout gear. 

My greatest weakness is lululemon. I love everything about the company - the products, the advertising, the free yoga classes it sponsors.

Right now I'm dreaming of the Gather & Crow Crops.
I had the (mis?)fortune of discovering a local store that carries them, and ever since I had the (again, mis?)fortune of feeling how soft they are, I cannot stop thinking about them.

While I've been busy dreaming about them, Heidi Klum got busy designing an amazing workout line for New Balance.  Check out the details on my post for the Examiner.

Photo via Mummsy Me.