Shoes...again

On Saturday, Mr. GrapeJuice and I took a little day tip to Chattanooga.

We went to the aquarium. :)

The penguins are super cool!

Anyway, on our back from Chattanooga, we stopped at the shopping center in Murfreesboro that's right of off I-24. I'd never been there before, but they had an Off  Broadway Shoes.

And, as you all know, I'm in some serious need of some wedding day shoes!

So, Mr. GrapeJuice and I popped in there.

I almost found what I was looking for.

I tried on these pretty Luichinies.

source :: shoes.com

They're just not exactly what I'm looking for.

The color's a little too dark, and I'm not completely crazy about the strap.

But, I discovered something interesting when trying them on.

I was still a teeny bit shorter than Mr. GrapeJuice...and they boast that the shoe has a 4.5 inch heel.!!

So,

you best believe that I'm pouncing on these li'l mamas by rsvp!!!!!!!

source :: zappos.com

Hopefully they look good with my dress too!

p.s. Look for a sweet surprise tomorrow!

Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Inspiration by SassyBrideTN featuring Paris Hilton shoes

Shoe Heartbreak

I cannot begin to tell you how many pairs of shoes I have fallen in love with since I began to look for them back in February. They always seem to be just a little bit out of my reach though.

For example, I found these!

Perfect in almost every single way...except that the heel is 4 inches tall!

Could I walk in them?

You bet your cute butt I could!

Is that the problem?

no.

The problem is that I'm 5'6" - which is average.

Mr. GrapeJuice, however, is 5'11".

The shoes would make me just as tall as him...which he does not like.

Bye Bye, Nearly Perfect Shoes. :(

Then, I met this pair...

It would have been such a great shoe for New Years Eve.

It is supposed to be available through DSW.

Yeeeaaaahhhh. Not so much.

I went to the store in Hendersonville, and they didn't have it.

So, I decided that I would just order them.

Nope. Can't do that either. They're out of my size!

grr.

Now what am I supposed to do?!

Two perfect shoes...gone!

Let me tell you - it's getting a little frustrating.

Not only are there very few shoes that are the color I want them, but most of the ones that are the right are - conveniently - 4 inches or higher!

WHY? WHY? WHY?

Now, I've become consumed with finding the perfect shoes for my wedding day.

Currently, I've got these two pairs of shows on my brain...

This pair, which isn't exactly the right color,

and, this pair, which I would have dyed to be blue.

Who knew the shoe search could be soooooooooooooo exhausting?!

photos : zappos (Nina, rsvp, Coloriffics) and dsw (Paris Hilton)

Wedding Progress

Over the weekend, my mother asked me if I had made any wedding progress. I looked at her and laughed. I just got back from a cruise and was not even ready to think about those things. She gave me the mom talk though. You know, the one that says you need to get on that sooner rather then later; the one that makes you feel like a disappointing child again. =]
Well, she got bored on Saturday and wanted to head over to Hobby Lobby because she had a coupon. She made a copy for me so that I could use one too. 25% goes a long way when you're on a budget and trying to buy a house. (more on the house later) While at Hobby Lobby, I had a planning break through. I picked a centerpiece style, which is perfect for our wedding, and I decided on flowers for the bridesmaids to carry. Later on this week, I will break it down and show you what I am thinking. Plus, I will attempt to show you the DIY step-by-steps that go along with the project. =]

Light the Way

I love light. There is just something about it that can make or break your mood. For example, I seriously dislike fluorescent lights. They are unflattering to both figure and face. I always seem to look tired and pasty in fluorescent lighting. {This is why makeup is a girl's best friend.} And, trying on clothes in a dressing room, let's just not even go there. {This is why girls shop in pairs/groups.}

photo : archi expo

Now, uplighting I like. It's dramatic and can completely change the ambiance of a room. Why go for just a dimly lit room when you can completely make your own with uplighting. Bring in an amber color to set a romantic mood. Or, use colors from the scheme of your wedding/event. However, you choose to use it; you won't be sorry. Change something ordinary into something extraordinary.

photos : entertainment tonite

Me? I'm a fan of the blues, the yellows/ambers, and the purples. It's soft and welcoming while adding a "Let's Celebrate" vibe, especially the purple uplighting. I just have to see a picture, and I start melting. I would love to add something like this to my wedding reception - wherever it may be! :) However, I'm not quite sure it's in the budget. Again, a girl can dream, right?! {Of course.}

photo : slyvia wayfer events

photo : it's your night

photo : love and splendor

Because I was Bored

Just a little something I made messing around with paintNET because Mr. GrapeJuice was watching the Yankee/Angels game.

Wedding Colors

Check out my post about the colors for my wedding @ Weddzilla. :)

Click here!

Realization

I've come to the realization that I love all things involving bright colors. Why? I do not know. Perhaps because my closet is filled with drab monochromatic colors. But, then, I have to remind myself the black is a slimming color. You know I'm right.

But, at any rate, I've becomes obsessed with any color scheme involving blue, yellow, and green - which just happen to be my wedding colors. Maybe it's stemming from the fact that it's summer, but I love bright colors.

For instance, I'm totally nesting and desiring my own place, which I can't get until I am gainfully employed... But, nonetheless, does that stop me from looking for things for a house/apartment?? Of course not!! And, do the things I look at just happen to be in my wedding coloring scheme? maybe...

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Should I be concerned? Or, just go with it? I mean, the pale yellow mixing bowl will match my pale yellow stand mixer. And, I think a splash of color in the bedroom is a good thing...

You're right...I'm obsessed. But, that's okay!! :)

Color Board

Here's what I've picked out so far that I like for my wedding. I think I might have too much blue...
What do you think?

Photo Credits: David's Bridal, Kuga Designs, Flowers Xpress, Links 2 Love, Fifty Flowers, The Knot, Save On Crafts, St. Henry, JoAnn Fabric

*~Sassy Bride~*