Friday Funny: I Heart Dennis Leary

"A coffee flavored coffee!!!"

There has never been a time I've watched a Dennis Leary clip and not laughed.  I had the pleasure of seeing him live on his comedy tour recently in Albany, NY at Palace Theatre.  Hes still got it!

My Bridal Shower.......

was a hit!  I was surprised with a gorgeous Jimmy Choo cake, which was an exact replica of the shoe I will wear on my wedding day.  Ladybugs everywhere, since I'm obsessed with them.  The best part of all: wonderful family and friends everywhere!

My wedding shoe replica cake!  Made by Corsino Cakes.

It was really such an honor to be joined by so many people, a good majority of which traveled over an hour, just so they could celebrate our impending marriage.  I'm in awe of how lucky I am to have so many amazing supportive people in my life.

I know you're really supposed to create a bouquet out of the ribbons from the shower and use it at the rehearsal, however my friends thought the hat was much better.  What do you think?

Bridal Shower Antics

I had my makeup trial done the morning of my shower, and I'm very happy with the results!  Might as well have somewhere to go when you're all dolled up.  

My MOH picked out the most adorable favors for the shower.  Ladybug magnets!  I was soooo close to buying these for wedding day favors! 

 

There were also gorgeous gerber daisies everywhere. Love Love Love!!!

Thank you to everyone who came, helped out and made the day so special for me.  I love you all!

What I Can't Live Without

So here are a few things that I absolutely could not survive without.....OK maybe I could, but I'd be a rather bitchy individual.

I love HONEST TEA!  If you haven't already tried it, please do!  It's very low in both calories and sugar so it's good for your waistline, also it's loaded with antioxidants.  Wayyy better for you than Lipton tea, unless of course you drink the unsweetened version of it (I do).

I highly recommend the flavors pictured here: Lori's Lemon, and Peach Ooh-La-Long
Yummmmo!!!






Rosebud Salve is my ultimate savior.  I use it on my lips (the only thing that helps them when they are really chapped in the winter), I use it on my hands, my cuticles, and in the winter when I have static hair, you can rub a bit in the palms of your hand then smooth over hair lightly, and BAM, problem solved!  You can always find this product at Sephora.

To relieve some stress and burn some calories get off your butt and try ZUMBA!  This latin dance-inspired fitness craze is taking over and it is easy to find a class most anywhere you look.

I hate treadmills and most aerobic exercise boors the hell out of me.  I love to dance so Zumba is the perfect workout for me.  I can dance for over an hour straight and I am soaked in sweat so I know it must be doing something.  Also, this has always been a major source of stress relief for me.

Even if you feel you have two left feet, I guarantee no one is watching you.  Just keep on moving and have a good time with it, you'll love it!







Please try Dove's Shea Butter body lotion if you haven't already.  The scent is divine and it leaves my legs and body feeling silky smooth!

 When it comes to makeup I love my Laura Mercier!  It covers up the never ending dark circles that are under my eyes. And the tinted moisturizer serves as an excellent alternative to heavy foundation.  Both are excellent products and well worth the $.



Do tell, what products should I be trying?  What is it that you can't live without in your daily routine?

Ahh Yes, and last but certainly not least, I love getting into a bed made with crisp freshly cleaned sheets more than about anything else.  Not anything, but just about!  Who's with me here?!

Bridal Shower Jitters

My bridal shower is quickly approaching, this weekend, and I'm so excited I can't focus on anything.  Therefore I will blog instead of working.

I know the date, time and location, otherwise the only other details I know is that there will be some beautiful gerber daisies there.


However I suspect there will also be some delicious cupcakes, since I'm obsessed with them!  Hoping for red velvet (fingers crossed)!

It's overwhelming to me that all of these people are coming together to celebrate just for lil ol' me.  I must get used to this attention thing.  There will be more of it to follow at the wedding, I suspect.  

Oh, only other thing I suspect is a mountain of gifts.  My inner child can't help but be giddy.  It's like christmas morning for adults!  I'm a registry stalker too, by the way.  Kind of ashamed to admit, but I know I'm not alone there!

Even more exciting than the cake, presents and flowers will be the presence of all of my loved ones, friends and family, showing up to celebrate my future marriage, love and life.  I am truly blessed.

Have a great weekend all, I know I will!

XOXO
 - J

Friday Funny: "Do you like me now??"

This young girl is wise beyond her years, and for your amusement, incredibly funny. Spastic too, which I can appreciate.

My favorite part: "What's 2+2? Gonorrhea."



Happy Friday everyone! XO

M&M's Coming to a Wedding Near You?

I love M&M's just as much as the next gal. Chocolate in every color imaginable, how could you not!





However I've noticed a bit of a trend, M&M wedding cakes! What do you think?

Check out M&M's wedding website.

This is amazing, however they managed to balance those cake layers on the bowls. Nothing short of a work of art!







They are always great as favors or part of the candy buffet, if you choose to have one. You can get the wedding date, names and even your faces printed right on there!




Don't forget the notorious wedding bands photo op! Why not add a pop of color?





I love the color and clarity of this image, perfection!



My man would love some of these for sure! Too bad he's allergic to chocolate.



Whatever the wedding scheme, theme or colors, you can always incorporate some M&Ms in a classy way in my opinion.

M&M love FOREVER!!

Friday Funny: Ziplining

This is hysterical. What a way to make a wedding reception entrance.

A few words of advice to soon-to-be-married folk: save the ziplining for the honeymoon!



I must say, the groom made a nice recovery, just got up and walked away like nothing even happened.

Fresh Faces

I'm nearing the date of my wedding makeup trial and I've been compiling photos of some beautiful celebrity faces.

I do not wear a ton of makeup in my day-to-day life so I just want to look as fresh and glowing as possible on the big day.


My search for bright fresh eyes seemed to keep going back to the looks of Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. Their makeup artists do it best in my humble opinion. When they're not doing the dark smokey eye look they look so fresh and natural!



Below is a photo of my worst nightmare. Hello "wayyyy too much bronzer, your face doesn't match your neck" look.



Just for fun I'm posting a few celebrity wedding photos. I think Ivanka is one classy broad. I hope to look as fresh and fabulous as she does on my wedding day.
Ivanka Trump wearing Grace Kelly-inspired Vera Wang


Alyssa Milano in Vera Wang


Khloe Kardashian in, SURPRISE, Vera Wang


Rebecca Romijn looking amazing in Ralph Lauren



Which celebrity has the best wedding style? I think Rebecca Romijn looked amazing!