Hello Again!

I cannot believe it has been almost three weeks since my last post! My computer has had some serious issues and it took some time to have it checked out. Bottom line is that we probably need to invest in either heavy duty maintenance or just buy a new one altogether. Both of which do not fit into our current budget. So it's temporarily fixed...enough to the point where I can probably keep up with regular posting until something else happens!

Anyways, I thought I would share some of what has happened in that time through my glorious Instagram photos - follow @theprettyfactor

Polka-dot Converse for casual Fridays at work

Mint (Avon's 'Jade') & gold (Julep's 'Oscar')  mani

First lobster roll at Bonefish Grill

Made my first trip to Ulta...and now I know what Tiffany is talking about when it comes to their noisy shopping bags!

I ditched the highlights and went back to a pretty shade of red.

Celebrated the Hubs birthday at Tijuana Flats with tacos

My favorite Disney coffee mug ;)

J. Crew stripes and Kristin Hassan's golden bow

Long overdue mani & pedi sesh with Essie's 'Jumpin Junkanoo'

To see other snapshots of my life, check out Instagram and follow me - @theprettyfactor

I hope this computer doesn't abandon me anytime soon so I can continue to post and stay connected to you all! What have I missed in the past three weeks?



The Princess Bride

I love that movie, don't you? It is just a classic in my eyes. The Hubs has yet to see it (I am not sure what person hasn't seen it?!) but I plan to sit him down for a viewing soon.

Anyways, that isn't what this post is about. It is really about that princess type moment that a bride experiences on her wedding day. And what better way to be a princess on your wedding day than to wear a dress inspired by a Disney princess!

Alfred Angelo and Disney have created a collection called "Fairy Tale Weddings" offering nine gowns named and designed after a Disney princess.

You can get details and prices on their site, but here are the official 'royal portraits'.

(Cinderella Platinum and Rapunzel not shown)

Ariel

Belle

Cinderella

Jasmine

Sleeping Beauty

Snow White

Tiana

DeAnna Pappas of "Bachelorette" fame wore the Ariel gown when she married Stephen Stagliano almost two weeks ago...I think she looks lovely!

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"Beauty and the Beast" has always been my favorite Disney movie and Belle has always been my favorite Disney princess. Something about her being a bookworm made her seem so relatable to me! So when it was my time to hunt for my own wedding gown (almost 5 years ago!), my mother found THE dress and when I put it on, the pick-ups on the skirt immediately made me think of the yellow gown Belle wears. I guess it was fate :)

So what do you think of the Disney Princess gowns by Aldred Angelo?

While I am a bit loyal to Belle and her gown, I really think my other two favorites are Sleeping Beauty & Tiana. They all are just so beautiful. I'm a bit sad these weren't around when I was getting married. Vow renewal perhaps??


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