Who doesn't love a good deal?

So I just recently discovered DSW. I mean I knew about it, but just always walked passed it at the mall. I know what you are thinking, how did a girl who once dropped $800+ in a Guess store (I wonder if they work on commission?) never venture into a shoe warehouse?!! And all I can say is... I HAVE NO IDEA, pure irresponsibility on my part!

But back to the point....

I have already found some amazing deals there; black knee high boots for $30 (SCORE!) and my Roxy tennis shoes for $9.61 (Double SCORE!) but this next purchase takes the cake...

Two days ago I popped into DSW to find some suitable heels for a wedding I am standing up in. I was putting a lot of pressure on these shoes; must have a good heel, must let me comfortably walk down the aisle (without gripping whichever groomsmen I am paired with) and must get me through dinner & sober dancing... oh and did I mention I didn't want to spend a lot, because the chances of me wearing said heels again, were slim... WHEW... high expectations!!!

LUCKY me... I had totally found a few pairs that met all qualifications when I spotted these little monsters on clearance... Not the most dazzling of the bunch, but cozy. Not the highest heel, but cozy. Not the prettiest of bows, but... well you get the picture.

So why, you ask did I chose these when they weren't my absolute favorite? Well this I have an amazing answer for... because they were SIX dollars & EIGHTY-SEVEN cents... again, you say?!

$6.87!!!

I mean can you even pass up anything for that amount? It's less than a tanning session, less than my lunch bill today, less than what I spend on coffee a week!!!! Less than just about everything!!!

Pure madness... I even text messaged Tequila who said "How is that even possible?!"

It's possible because these sweet little Nina heels were originally $80, but only $56 at DSW... then you add the 70% off clearance and my handy dandy $10 off coupon..... and you have yourselves a deal my friends.

A deal that had the sales clerk gasping... GO ME!!

xoxox

Here comes the bride...

In one month from today, my fabulous friend Lauren is getting married to her fav Charley!!

Me and the giggly, freckled faced LC have been friends since sixth grade. We met in band (yuck), played softball together, made it through her sleep walking phase together, graduated from Western Michigan (almost together) and have lots of crazy memories in the books... together.

After a brief job with AAA, LC left Michigan for the more glamorous NYC. She now works for Juicy Couture and lives in Hoboken!! Where she met and fell in love with the adorable Charley or CB as I call him!!

Two weekends ago, she flew back to Detroit for her wedding shower!!

The heat was on to find her the perfect gift. I will admit I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to gifting.... sometimes I put too much thought into it and stress myself out, but in the end all I want is something great & meaningful that my friends can treasure & really use!!

After weeks of researching, debating & shopping... I finally decided!! Lauren & Charley took beautiful artsy engagement pictures and when I saw this frame, it totally reminded me of their personalities!!



I know the angle is odd, but it shows the great detail of the frame under the glass, which is really what sold me on the purchase!! I wrote a letter to LC & CB to put in the frame until they chose a photo (which prompted tears from my dear friend... love ya girl)!!

I also found a special gift for Charley!! Last November, during our friends Lindsay & James wedding weekend, I found out that Charley (who is originally from Jacksonville and has the best accent ever) used to do Civil War reenactments!! How fun!! So a few weeks prior to the shower, when I was up north, I came across this amazing grill lighter!! It just screamed LC & Charley & Sweet Home Alabama!! :) Everyone who had met Charley before and knew of his acting career, was dying of laughter...

In addition to both the frame and grill lighter, I wanted to give LC & CB something that would be helpful in starting their new lives together, especially since they will not receive the physical gifts from their shower until after their wedding (when LC's parents drive them via UHaul to Hoboken)!! So I opted for a little instant gratification for them... with a gift card :)

It is truly wonderful to share in such a special day with such an amazing friend!! I am so happy for both her & Charley... and I can't wait to celebrate on July 15th when this crazy city girl marries her southern gentleman!!

Lauren, Lindsay & I :)

xoxox