this is getting serious, guys

Blazer: Charlotte Russe | Tank:  Charlotte Russe | Trousers: Target | Shoes: Tory Burch | Watch: Michael Kors (similar) | Bracelet: David Yurman

I got so many weird looks from students as work today.  By the end of the day, I wanted to yell "THEY'RE JUST PANTS!!"  I didn't though, don't worry.  They're just children.  They've never seen a fine pair of trousers like these before.  It's cool.

In other news, Whole Foods opened in Jackson today.  It makes me miss living there really bad.  I just want to be closer to a Whole Foods.  Is that too much to ask?…not that I can really afford to do my weekly grocery shopping there, but it would be really nice to have the option.  Maybe some big wig from Whole Foods will run across my little blog and take pity on me.  They'll say, "Hey! We should help that girl out.  We'll start building Whole Foods Ocean Springs, Mississippi next week! Sorry for the inconvenience, Chelsea!"….a girl can dream, right?

For the record, H&M can totally open here on the coast too.  They're opening one of them in Jackson soon, and they just opened one in New Orleans.  Something needs to give here, people!!!  Help a healthy food and fashion loving girl out, please and thank you!!

One last random thought…I REALLY wanted to wear my black Chuck Taylor Converse with this outfit today, but my Rainbow Bright shoelaces from the 7th grade are still in them.  Even though they're extremely faded, I felt a little weird about mixing Rainbow Bright with this look.  Thoughts?

Something Blue

Shirt:  Urban Outfitters (similar) | Jeans:  KUT from the Kloth | Shoes:  Guess (old) | Watch:  Michael Kors (similar) | Bracelets:  Alex+Ani, Ronaldo

Saturday, after picking up my wedding dress only to have my bridal portraits canceled due to rain, I got to spend time with my parents and high school friends.  We had a yummy dinner at Ruth's Chris (a rare occurrence for my mom's birthday), then we went to the coolest little new bar in Jackson called, Apothecary.

If you've seen the movie The Help, you've seen the outside of the bar.  Some scenes in that movie were filmed in a legendary soda fountain spot called Brent's Drugs in Jackson.  In the back of Brent's Drugs, after hours, is Apothecary.  You walk through the empty place to the back where there is a door.  You knock on it, tell the host how many in your party, and are then seated in the neatest little back room bar.  It's all so secretive like during prohibition and really dark and dreamy.  I had a drink called a Brown Derby--whisky, rye, and grapefruit. Yum.

It was so good to spend time with great, old friends and celebrate birthdays and all the fun times to come.  A very special Happy Birthday to the best mom in the whole world.  21 years young today, and she will forever be my best friend.  She's the Lorelei to my Rory, the macaroni to my cheese, and the chocolate to my peanut butter.  Love you forever and like your for always, momma!

The Ice is Melting

Coat: Michael Kors (old) | Sweater: GAP | Shirt: Target (similar) | Pants: Calvin Klein (similar) | Booties: Guess (similar) | Watch: Michael Kors (old) | Bracelets:  David Yurman, Alex + Ani, Ronaldo | Bag:  Michael Kors | Sunnies: Jondie (old) 

Fiancé was just too handsome to not document today!

As I was walking one of my first graders back to her classroom today, she pointed out all the things about my outfit that she wanted.  First it was my shoes.  She really wanted them and did all she could to convince me that they would fit her.  Next it was my sweater, then my bracelets, and finally my engagement ring.  She proceeded to tell me that she knew who gave me my ring.  When I asked her who she thought it was, she replied, "your man."  I laughed so hard while I told her she was right.  My sweet little first grader then asked me if I had gotten it for my anniversary.  I told her no, that it was my engagement ring and that I was getting married in March.  As we arrived at her room, she got the dreamiest look on her face and said, "I can't wait to get married."

Lord have mercy they start young, but isn't it every little girl's dream to be swept off her feet by their prince charming?  I could see that image in her head written all over her face.  I couldn't help but think about how blessed and lucky I am to have found my prince charming.  He is so incredibly good to me, and I can't wait to conquer life with him.

A special thanks to him for taking these pictures! I'm going to teach him how to use that camera well if it kills us!…that might be going a little overboard.  He's such a good sport and makes me laugh uncontrollably.  Hooray for melting ice, by the way!!!

Wishful Wednesday: Valentine's Outfit

Things around Hattiesburg are getting slightly back to normal; as normal as they can be.  In the spirit of Wishful Wednesday, I thought I'd share my Valentine's Day outfit wishes.

Urban Outfitters

ASOS

Erin Fetherston

 I love all of these dresses, but I'm seriously obsessed with the Erin Fetherston dress.  I need it even though the beau and I's V day plans are dinner at home and a bottle of champagne.  Stupid school.  Oh well!  Spending time with him is what's important!

What are your Valentine's Day plans?

xoxo-Chelsea Eli