tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451636147643951222024-03-19T01:27:34.804-07:00elvira bleu.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976287126705564170noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745163614764395122.post-82054277933229212952013-06-27T10:49:00.004-07:002013-06-27T10:52:00.100-07:00beauty is friendshipI am back from my wedding/newlywed hiatus!<br />
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Those of you who are married know what I mean. I had to take a leave of absence from Elvira Bleu to fully focus and enjoy the past two months. The weeks leading up to the wedding were full of nonstop errands, crafts, and compromises. The weeks afterwards were full of giving myself the gift of no responsibilities and moments of mindlessness. It has been wonderful, and I am so thankful Andy and I have been blessed with so much free time this summer! We move the first of August, where we will both have full time responsibilities. </div>
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Thank you all so much for your encouraging words, excitement, and support! Even those whom I have never met in person; I am blessed to know you! You play a very important role in my life, and I am so thankful.</div>
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To kick off my return, I am pleased to participate in Coast to Coast's Beauty Is... Photo Challenge! I know you all have seen my participation in the fashion challenges, and even the dream challenge. This one is special, celebrating 30 days of beauty represented in characteristics & nonphysical attributes.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beauty is Friendship</span>.</div>
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Our wedding was tangible proof of this. It POURED. Seriously, the heavens opened and released a heavenly sea of water. Our entire wedding was outdoors. We had a Plan B, but there was no way it would accommodate the amount of guests we invited. The ceremony was scheduled to begin at 5:30. The rain began around 3:30. Instead of taking my bridal shots outside, we were forced to shoot them on the screened-in porch overlooking the venue. We had to stop after only a few photos were taken because it was raining so hard there was almost no natural light at all. We crammed all of our bridal party & groomsmen photos on the tiny front porch. The rain let up about 30 minutes before the ceremony and never started up again. Despite the tsunami, over 300 of our friends and family made the trip to our drenched, half-way decorated wedding. </div>
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I have been told our wedding was one of the most fun weddings some of our friends have been to. I am not sure if they feel obligated to say this, or if I am biased because I was the bride, but I have really never had that much fun at a wedding. My shoes and gown were soaked and muddy, all the tablecloths were wet and we ran out of alcohol, but none of that mattered. I didn't even register most of the decorations, I ate the food but can't remember what it tasted like, and honestly the entire celebration was a blur; the thing I remember clear as day is how much fun we had. No amount of planning, decorating, or spending could have determined that. It was our friends, their ability to look past the rain and make the night the joyful celebration it was meant to be. I am so thankful and blessed by our friends, the ones present on our wedding day and the ones who celebrated elsewhere. You all made our wedding day one of the most wonderful days ever.<br />
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All film photography // <a href="http://www.kristinsweeting.com/" target="_blank">kristin sweeting photography</a></div>
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Color is one of the best ways to make others feel happiness or joy. I have no idea why, but our minds work that way! So when I found out the <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Coast to Coast Challenge</a> for today was NEON, I was very excited! </div>
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Anyways, I had tons of fun today wearing my neon. Also, Shania Twain's 1997 album "Come On Over" is the perfect soundtrack for a day of neon. Something about singing "Man I Feel Like A Woman" while wearing all neon made me feel so extremely powerful and untouchable. Somebody give me a reality/ego check! {haha just kidding ;)}</div>
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In honor of Earth Day and the natural beauty of the world, today's <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Coast to Coast Challenge</a> was EARTHY. Woo hoo! I love the earth! I am pro-preserving the Lord's raw and marvelous creation. That includes embracing natural beauty.</div>
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I have always been a spokeswoman for minimal to no makeup. I didn't start wearing makeup until my Junior year of high school, because I would rather sleep an extra 30 minutes beforehand. As I continue to grow up and mature, I find myself becoming more and more comfortable in the skin and body the Lord gave me. This is not an easy thing to do, but it is more important than you could ever realize! It is nearly impossible to love anyone else until you learn to love yourself. This is where I thank God for his mercies & his perfect example of love.</div>
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So today, as I was thinking Earthy thoughts, I decided to go completely Au Natural. No makeup, no hair styling, no clothes {ha ha, just kidding!}</div>
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So in honor of Earth Day & loving yourself in the body God has given you, I dare you to go naked! {not all the way, obviously} Naked in the sense that you don't feel hidden behind a screen of beauty products and makeup. You are beautiful and your confidence will make everyone notice that!</div>
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Most of you are very familiar with my love of <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Coast to Coast</a> challenges, and some of you have even joined in on the fun! Recently the ladies of Coast to Coast joined in with <a href="http://gointernational.tv/" target="_blank">Go International</a> for the #DreamCampaign. The purpose is the realize what you dream to accomplish in your life so that it can become your reality. I believe whole-heartedly that we God has created us with specific life purposes. Some people know right off the bat what the path God has planned for them will look like, while others learn from experiences what truly touches their hearts. My dream has been a long time in the making, although I wasn't aware of it until quite recently.</div>
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I can't tell you how many people have told me to just "pray" it all away. It doesn't always work like that, not for me anyway. Some people struggle with depression or anxiety due to circumstances. However, according to the <a href="http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml" target="_blank">National Institute of Mental Health</a>, about 1 in every 4 adults in the United States suffer from a mental disorder.</div>
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The Lord has answered all my prayers. But not the way I had previously thought or hoped. God did not rid me of these mental illnesses, instead, He opened my eyes to their PURPOSE in my life. I have been called by God to live my life as an example to others. I have been on many domestic and international mission trips with my church, in turn experiencing God's love in ways I never imagined. I now realize that the Lord has called me to be a full-time missionary, just in a different way than I expected. I know for a fact that The Lord made mental illness part of my daily life so that I am reminded each and every day how I am nothing without Him. I am so stubborn, strong-willed, and independent. While some people see mental illness as a disability, I see it as a gift. </div>
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Isn't that what we, as Christians, are called to do every day? To feel so broken and lost without Christ that we physically cannot bear life without Him? Living life with a mental disorder is just like living a life without knowing Jesus. There is no hope, no salvation, no future. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to suffer from mental illnesses, so I can be reminded each and every morning how desperately I need Jesus. </div>
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My dream is that I will become an ambassador of hope to people suffering from mental illness; Christians and non-Christians. There is an equal need on either sides because living with a mental disorder causes you to doubt your self-worth, and your life as a whole. Not only do I want these suffering people to learn to love themselves, but to see, recognize, accept, and embrace the hope that Christ's love restores our joy, our hope, and our lives. </div>
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This past weekend, I was blessed beyond measure by my two maids of honor & their families. They hosted my first bridal shower. It was a beautiful day spent with family and friends. I was prayed over, and as the shower was coming to a close, my maids of honor ask the ladies to give me marriage advice. </div>
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Up until this moment, the wedding seemed very surreal to me. I absolutely loved hearing advice from those women near and dear to me. The advice ranged from serious to sarcastic, but it was advice all in the same.</div>
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So today, I am reaching out to you, my readers! I am seeking marriage advice in all avenues; keeping Christ at the center of our marriage, moving away, maintaining our close relationship, financial & budgeting, etc.</div>
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So please, now is the time to flood me with your advice! Please feel free to comment on the blog, text me, {if you have my number ;)} or email me at elvirableu@gmail.com.</div>
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You all are so lovely and I am looking forward to hearing from you all. </div>
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So today's <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">coast to coast challenge</a> was boho braids, which was so much fun! I have bohemian blood in my veins, so I welcome any chance I get to embrace it with open arms! I was thoroughly busy today, so I didn't get a chance to document my entire outfit, so once again, here is another outfit from the Elvira Bleu Vault!</div>
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{but first, here are my boho braids}</div>
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This outfit I pulled from the vault may look familiar to you. It was the Statement Earrings challenge day. Here is the rest of the outfit I never posted!</div>
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Outfit Breakdown:</div>
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1. grey asymmetrical cardigan: gifted {tj maxx}</div>
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3. off-white flowy tank: target</div>
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4. heathered peach knee socks: target</div>
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5. leather riding boots: dolce vita {marshall's}</div>
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6. earrings: gifted from Kenya</div>
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I hope you have had a happy Tuesday! Tomorrow I hope to change things up a bit with some wedding-ness!</div>
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Thanks for stopping by the blog & looking at my face & listening to my brain.</div>
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Okay you guys. Those of you who have planned/helped plan a wedding will understand.</div>
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My life has very rapidly turned into chaos. </div>
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It's wonderful chaos, don't get me wrong. But I have not had time for certain things I love to do, such as posting regularly! </div>
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In attempt to make up for the posts I have neglected in the past weeks, here is a giant outfit post from the Elvira Bleu Vaults.</div>
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soooo, that probably doesn't make up for the fact that I have been completely AWOL the past few weeks. I wish I could promise to be more consistent, but I know the wedding plans will only get crazier and more chaotic. After I finally marry my love & we return from our honeymoon, I will be 100% back in the blogging game! </div>
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I just realized that I have worn printed jeans the past 3 outfit posts. I believe it's safe to say I am hooked! These tribal printed pants were perfect for today's <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.com/" target="_blank">coast to coast challenge</a> of Stripes + Specs! For those of you who follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/elvirableu" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, {my name has been changed from haneliven to elvirableu} you saw the fate of my beloved specs. Until I receive my <a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/" target="_blank">Warby Parker</a> home try-on package, I will be facing the world with two eyes instead of four.</div>
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The lovely <a href="http://juelsalon.com/katie-anderson/" target="_blank">Katie Anderson</a> made me feel like a princess again today by doing my hair + makeup. The pictures don't do justice to how she played up my eyes with beautiful blues and greens. This girl knows what she's doing. I don't ever have to tell her what to do because she understands style. What a pro.</div>
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6. watch: Anne Klein</div>
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7. gold cross bracelet: <a href="http://www.radfads.com/" target="_blank">Rad Fads</a></div>
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The weather was absolutely gorgeous today. Spring is here! Spring is here! Finally, after a few snow storm scares, the sunshine is here to stay {I hope}.</div>
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Get ready for many more pictures of my sassy self, photos thanks to the amazing Bailey Gilreath-Brown!</div>
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Another reason I felt like a celebrity today: these sunglasses! They made me feel so fab. <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/" target="_blank">free people</a> does it again! </div>
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The real Elvira Bleu is in the doghouse {ha, ha} because she demolished my prescription glasses today while I was at work. My anger quickly diminished when I discovered that Warby Parker does free home try-ons! Expect to see some frames on the blog in the near future! I will need help choosing :)</div>
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Look at this GORGEOUS bracelet I just received in the mail from Rad Fads! It is super delicate, and plated in gold {it won't turn your wrist green like much cheap or "affordable" jewelry would} This stuff is the REAL DEAL. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976287126705564170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745163614764395122.post-4916538575510817192013-03-24T20:33:00.003-07:002013-06-27T08:04:06.261-07:00Kathia Henry Bonhomme<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Imagine waking up and making the decision to live that day for others. I want you all to see and hear about this amazing woman I had the honor to meet & serve with. I haven't been able to get her off my mind since I learned of her unexpected death yesterday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This beautiful woman taught me so much in the single week I spent with her. I want to share with you all how hard this woman worked and gave her life away daily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many of you followed the blog I kept for my trip to Haiti this past summer, <a href="http://www.thetalesofhannahoverseas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the tales of hannah overseas</a>. If so, you remember the post about <a href="http://thetalesofhannahoverseas.blogspot.com/2012/08/jimmy.html" target="_blank">Jimmy</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">{if you haven't read it, take some time to do so. His story is amazing, and it will help you fully understand the magnitude of Kathia's service.}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kathia had the most quiet confidence. She was a behind-the-scenes kind of woman. She never sought praise for her continuous acts of service. I was so blessed to have opportunities to serve behind the scenes with her, and was overwhelmed by her love and joy for life. Although we didn't speak the same language, we would sing and laugh together for hours on end. She had this effect on anyone in her presence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kathia and Jimmy have been married for almost two years. When marrying Jimmy, she was also marrying into the <a href="http://grangou.org/?page_id=103" target="_blank">Zanfan Lakay</a> family. Together, they ran a home for over 70 street children, ages 0-18. To most of them, Kathia was their mother. Three times a day, she prepared and served meals for each child and adult at Zanfan Lakay. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kathia cared for each child as if they were her own. She bathed the little children, and braided the girls' hair. Most of these children never knew their own mothers. Kathia embodied the mother figure they never had or knew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When the children reached the age of 18, they were no longer able to continue living in the home. Kathia taught the older kids different trades so they would be able to make money and provide for themselves after leaving the home. This included making jewelry and clothing, and tanning their own hide to make bags and shoes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not only did she teach them these trades, she also taught them the importance of generosity. While we were there, Kathia and the boys secretly made us all shoes. They presented them to us at the end of the week and we were all speechless. These were the items that they sold to make money, and here they were GIVING them to us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kathia and I had a special bond. I had brought a bag of jewelry to give to her and the other ladies who volunteer at the home. At the end of the week, she surprised me with a jewelry set that she had made especially for me. The beads were the color of the Haitian flag, "so you will never forget us."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kathia spoke very little English. I spoke very little Creole. But our bond and friendship was undeniable. I feel like our hearts connected in a way that any language barrier could hinder. We cried as we hugged goodbye. I told her I would return as soon as I could, to which she replied that she and Jimmy would have an air mattress ready for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am so thankful to the organization <a href="http://grangou.com/" target="_blank">Grangou</a>, Michael and Carrie Gibson for funding Zanfan. They provide funds for food, housing, and special amenities such as computers. I am so thankful to have kept in touch with my Haitian family via Facebook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I called Jimmy and Kathia my Haitian parents, and I know I am not the only one who feels this way. To hundreds of Haitians and Americans, they truly are family. My heart is broken for Jimmy and all their "children" who are mourning over the loss of their Manmi. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please keep them in your prayers. We are so happy we can say with confidence that Kathia is singing and dancing with Jesus right now. Those who love her cannot wait to join her one day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you feel encouraged and inspired by Kathia's life and service. She truly was one of the most selfless and generous people I have ever met, and I feel so blessed to have served by her side for a tiny period of time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"I can't believe but it's true mama you gone who i will call when i wanna talk who i will kiss when i'm happy who i will say my secret no one can take your place but remenber i will always remenber you cause you always stay in my heart R.I.P Kathia Henry Bonhomme i will always love you my 2nd mother" - Ali Bonhomme {Jimmy's birth son}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone who knew this amazing woman is grieving with the hope and reassurance that she is with her Heavenly Father. We are so sad to be on this side of Heaven without her, but her legacy lives on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, in honor of Kathia, the boys of Zanfan Lakay prepared and served food to the street boys of Port-au-Prince.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you feel so compelled, a Memorial fund has been set up in Kathia's memory to raise money for Zanfan Lakay, her family, and her children. Check it out <a href="https://chanje.webconnex.com/kathia" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To learn more about Zanfan and Grangou, please take some time to look at my other blog, because what is happening in Port-au-Prince, Haiti is truly amazing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's Friday! And a frugal Friday at that. Today has been spent crafting at work with the lovely Bailey. Keep an eye out for some pictures of our Easter crafts we made for <a href="http://www.redoyourhouse.com/" target="_blank">Redo Home & Design</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These boots are my new favorite!I found these on sale at the Country Mall off Highway 231 when Andy & I visited Auburn earlier this week. They are somewhat western with a very Free People vibe & the embroidery colors are perfect for spring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have been dreaming of adding some boots like these to my closet, so I was delighted to find these on sale!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sorry the photo quality is low, I ran out of daylight. That's what I get for being a born procrastinator, I suppose. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Apology time; I am so sorry I have gone off the grid this past week. I have been recovering from the glorious stomach flu! Have any of you caught it as well? I suppose I should be happy considering it helped me get a little closer to my wedding day physique ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In any case, I decided to come back with a bang with today's <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Coast to Coast Challenge</a>, donned in hues of blues! Using grey pants as a neutral foundation, I layered sapphire, dark powder blue, teal, and navy shades. My monochromatic blue outfit was completed with blue geometric nails. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">here is a close-up of the nails! Let me know if you all want a tutorial!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Thursday night/Friday morning. I hope I will be more consistent in my blogging, although it is difficult to guarantee given the chaotic stage of life I am in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But I love you all and appreciate you investing in the Elvira Bleu family. There are some exciting things in store, so keep up with the blog via twitter, instagram, facebook, & tumblr!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am not a huge floral person, but luckily my hair & makeup artist, Katie, gave me this lovely Free People bodycon dress. It has the most subtle pastel floral design, so it was the perfect balance of my style & the edge of my comfort zone. (body con dresses look nice when you stand still to take pictures. However, they are not so real-life friendly. Maybe it's just because I have a tush, but I was pulling at the hemline ALL day.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To take the floral to the next level, I layered a sheer floral lace longsleeve on top of the dress. It is almost spring, but still a bit chilly, so the outfit was completed with a light asymmetrical sweater & some light grey tights. So comfy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Doesn't the lighting these photos look divine? It's the beautiful sunshine! I love this time of year, and I am so excited for spring to come around. I'm hoping the energy of the season will give me the motivation I need to finish all this wedding plan craziness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So I gladly assumed this romantics mindset today. I think the weather was participating in the challenge as well, because it was grey and rainy (that's typically when all the passionate and romantic things happen).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's all part of my evil plan to make people think I am older and more responsible than I actually am. Whether it is working or not, I'll never know!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyways, I hope you all had a lovely day. I am topping mine off with a decaf chai latte & a warm dog at my feet. Goodnight, all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today's Frugal Friday is super simple; the main focus is this amazing sparkly dress from Free People. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am absolutely in love with anything Free People, but not super in love with their prices. However, I got this particular dress at the end of the year sale! I expected this sparkly dress to be itchy, but I was pleasantly surprised that the lining is really smooth and not clingy at all. It is incredibly comfortable, and the silhouette allows it to be styled casually, or dressed up all fancy like!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I dressed it up for Brooke's wedding in January. The long sleeves were perfect for a Georgia winter wedding; I didn't have to bother wearing a coat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I know I haven't done a Frugal Friday post in a while, but it's not because I haven't been frugal! It's more likely because I am in the middle of a HUGE closet purge. Keep an eye/ear out for an upcoming Etsy yard sale from Elvira Bleu. You will be able to peruse & shop select items from my wardrobe at Goodwill prices! Get excited! (all new or gently used)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Katie cuts and colors my hair on a regular basis, but this particular shoot she styled my hair and makeup. We had so much fun playing around with different bold lips. (At certain points, my lips were yellow, white, red, and blue until a finally settled on this gorgeous purple!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Many thanks to Katie for making me feel like a rockstar today. If you are in the Nashville area and want a cut, color, blowout or makeup done, go see Katie at Juel Salon located in Jamison Station. She is amazing and hilarious.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you will all accept my sincerest apologies for being so absent the past few days... weeks... I don't even know how long it's been since I have blogged consistently. I am trying to be better!! It's just that I am so incredibly blessed with a wedding to plan and two amazing jobs that I adore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Seriously. I smile all the time. I probably look like a maniac. All the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today's <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Coast to Coast Challenge</a> was tough and girly! How fun, right? There is something so empowering in wearing a studded leather jacket over a feminine babydoll dress. I would use any excuse to be comfy, and this challenge allows me to kick it in my navy blue Converse!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This jacket is a loaner from my dear friend/neighbor/hairdresser (is that country enough for you?). She has killer style but will never admit it. You will be seeing more of her work in the near future since she will be doing my hair and makeup for my wedding!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the part where I apologize for being AWOL the past few days! I try my best to be consistent with my posts, but the closer the wedding gets the more I have on my schedule! But blogging is so fun and relaxing I am figuring out how to work it into my busy life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Speaking of the challenge, today's <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">coast to coast challenge</a> was vests. As I scrambled around my clothing-strewn room this morning (it gets like this when I go on trips) I realized that most, if not all, of my vests are in storage anxiously awaiting warmer weather. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most of my <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">coast to coast central</a> friends are in California, so they are not experiencing the bitter cold winds down here in the south land! I was inspired by Sydney from <a href="http://www.thedaybookblog.com/" target="_blank">The Daybook Blog</a> to belt a scarf to serve as a vest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I spent my weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee with some of my dearest friends, my fiance, and some furry friends. It was blissful and relaxing; but now it's back to reality! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think I have caught some flu bug that is going around, so I will probably become best friends with my Kleenex box, hot tea, and my pillow for the next 24 hours.</span></div>
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oh yeah - & live, laugh, love, and all that other good stuff. ha!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This post is a day late, but I hope you all are still feeling the leftover love from yesterday's Valentines. I normally hate dressing festively according to the holiday, but the <a href="http://www.coasttocoastchallenge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Coast to Coast Challenge</a> was red and pink; a color combination that I love. Unfortunately, I don't have hardly any pink in my wardrobe, so I substituted plum in it's place!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I honestly was so happy to have an excuse to wear this dress. I bought it right after Christmas and haven't had an occasion to wear it yet! I'm sure you all will be seeing much more of it on the blog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love you, readers & followers! Happy Valentines Day from Elvira Bleu.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976287126705564170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745163614764395122.post-7568336063618179752013-02-13T18:14:00.003-08:002013-02-13T18:14:34.187-08:00Victorian-inspired wedding shoot!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wedding Wednesday has a personal flair today. Two weeks ago, I helped my dear friend and photographer <a href="http://www.kristinsweeting.com/" target="_blank">Kristin Sweeting</a> styling and modeling for a Victorian-inspired boudoir and wedding shoot. Our original plan was to shoot the boudoir photos outdoor, creating a whimsical woodsy feel. Much to our surprise, it snowed a few inches the night before (that's a big deal here in Middle Tennessee). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All that to say, it was freezing (below 20 degrees) during the shoot. Our hands and fingers were numb, but the outdoor photos turned out beautifully! Kristin is so talented, everyone should have her as their photographer. </span></div>
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I found this vintage gown at an antique store on 8th Ave in Nashville the day before the photoshoot. I made some repairs to some major rips in the layered lace. The long train was so perfect on the rocks & in the wind. </div>
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Next Wednesday I will post some of the vintage boudoir photos. Don't worry, they are classy ;)</div>
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