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Wedding

Bridesmaid Dresses

Bridesmaid Dresses - A Pearl Kind of Girl

Final Dress (shown in black): Alfred Sung 

Last week I took two of my bridesmaids with me to Nordstrom to try on bridesmaid dresses for my wedding in June. This was probably one of the easiest decisions I have made about the wedding because I knew the color I wanted, the designer I liked, and the retailer I wanted to use before my bridesmaids even tried on a dress. I knew early on that I wanted my bridesmaids to wear midnight navy, so I started looking only at bridesmaid dresses that were available in that color. Also, while I was trying on wedding dresses, I would sneak over to the bridesmaid section and familiarize myself with the different designers. This is how I found Alfred Sung. The material of his dresses stood out among the rows of chiffon, and he offers multiple cuts in the color and material that I loved. Nordstrom offered a wide selection of Alfred Sung dresses, and I knew that I could rely on Nordstrom to order the dresses in a timely manner and provide great alteration service. I made an appointment with Silvia at the bridal salon in NorthPark Center and took Melody and Jackie along to try on about five different dresses. I wanted honest feedback on how the dresses fit since my bridesmaids were the ones who had to wear the dress, and it would ultimately end up in their closet. We all made the unanimous decision to go with the sateen gown, and Silvia was very helpful in taking the girls measurements and placing the orders. I have linked all the dresses we tried on and some my favorite Alfred Sung gowns below! xoxo

Holiday

Last Minute Gifts in Dallas

Last Minute Gifts in Dallas - A Pearl Kind of Girl

Christmas is just a week away and unless you have Amazon Prime, shipping is practically out of the question. To help you out if you are in a pinch for a great gift, I have listed some of my favorite last minute gifts in Dallas (sorry if you do not live here).

NorthPark Center gold is the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Your recipient can use the gold anywhere in NorthPark Center (including restaurants) to buy anything they need. It is also a bit more unique than your average gift card, because instead of a plastic gift card this comes in gold coins. Visit the concierge next to Neiman Marcus, across from Eiseman Jewelry to purchase NorthPark gold.

Sugarfina candy makes a great gift for both children and adults. It is a perfect stocking stuffer, or a hostess gift. Sugarfina locations: NorthPark Center, Legacy West, also available at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Swoozies.

Williams-Sonoma peppermint bark is one of my favorite holiday treats. A tin of this peppermint bark is the perfect hostess gift. Williams-Sonoma locations: NorthPark Center, Preston Park Village, Stonebrair Center, and Southlake Town Square.

Anthropologie has Capri Blue Volcano candles in all sizes and colors. They are one of my favorite and affordable candles that will fill any space with a subtile fragrance. Anthropologie locations: NorthPark Center, Shops at Willowbend, Southlake Town Square, and Highland Park Village.

J.Crew has a great selection of cashmere sweaters for both men and women that would be the perfect gift under the tree. J.Crew locations: West Village, NorthPark Center, Shops at Willowbend, Southlake Town Square, Dallas Galleria, and Legacy West.

Drybar has great gifts for the girl who likes to pamper herself. Either a gift card to get a blow out, or a gift set for an at home blowout are sure to be a hit under the tree. Drybar locations: NorthPark Center, Shops at Legacy, Grapevine, and Highland Park.

The Art of Shaving has gifts for the sophisticated guy in your life. Either a gift card for a shave, or a kit to let him try a variety of products at home will always make a great grift. Art of Shaving locations: NorthPark Center, Dallas Galleria, Shops at Willowbend, and Stonebriar Center.
Giving the gift of an experience is the perfect gift for those on your list who already have everything they need. Some of my favorite experience gifts include tickets to the Dallas Symphony, cooking classes at Sur la Table, concert tickets, and tickets to see their favorite Dallas sports team (even though Dallas is not doing well this year). Hope you are able to wrap up all your shopping before Christmas Eve and have a wonderful holiday with family and friends! xoxo

Image via Alex Phillips.

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5 Tips for Registering

5 Tips for Registering - A Pearl Kind of Girl

I underestimated how difficult setting up a registry would be. I mean, how on earth do you decide that one fork is better than another, or if you want to eat off of white or colored table linens?! Who comes up with all these options? After going round and round in circles, I think we finally have our registry set. I learned a few valuable lessons in this process, so below I am sharing 5 tips for registering for your wedding.

Start creating your registry early and edit it often. Trust me, you will change your mind a million times on what kind of plates you would like to register for. Things will also go out of stock or be discontinued. It is helpful to start building a registry early that you can alter as needed and often. When you are editing your registry, think about grouping certain things together and cutting down on the number of places you register. I would recommend having no more than 4 registries. It is best practice to register for all kitchen items at one place such as all flatware, glasses, and serving ware at one place while all bed and bath lines at one place. I also learned that many places will send a coupon after the wedding valid for the items on the registry you did not receive, so go head and over register in case you may want it later!

Go in store to register, not just online. It is great to start a registry online. That way you have an idea of what each store has to offer and you get the ball rolling. However, we found it we much better to see things like plates, glasses, silverware and linens in person. You might decide you hate a pitcher after feeling how heavy it is, or a set of kitchen utensils might feel cheep and flimsy. Not to mention, many stores will give you gifts for coming in to register in person!

Be sure to read the return policy for each store. Some stores have funny return policies, and it might not be as easy as you think to return duplicates or things you change your mind on. Most stores have a 90 day return policy (Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Target), but some have 30 day policies (West Elm, Pottery Barn, Dillard’s, Anthropologie). Also, be sure that you are not registering for any final sale items because that typically means that item will be discontinued.

Register for things at varying price points. Think about your guest list and what is affordable for everyone. While some guests are happy to purchase all your kitchen appliances, other guests have tighter budgets and cannot buy everything on your registry. Try to group things in sets, like plates, glasses, and silverware to help guests cut costs. Keep in mind that whatever you do not receive as a gift you have to buy yourself. If you would not be willing to spend the money on something for yourself on your registry, odds are your guests will not either (this is where those registry coupons are helpful).

Make it easy for your guest to shop your registry. Be sure to create a central location where gusts can shop all registries, like a Knot website or Zola, so they are not hoping from site to site. When you set up the registry, include a shipping address where guest who are traveling or might not be able to attend can ship gifts directly to you. Lastly, consider if stores offer free gift wrap for registry gifts either online or in store as that can be helpful for traveling and local guests alike.

I hope my 5 tips for registering are helpful when deciding where to register yourself! xoxo

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Pearl Studded Sweater

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Sweater: H&M // Jeans: Hudson // Boots: Michael Kors

Confession, this pearl studded sweater came with rhinestones on it too… and I took them all off with a seam ripper. I have never been wild about rhinestones (I feel they don’t suit my personality well), but I loved the pearls on this sweater. This pearl studded sweater is made of a wool blend, so it is perfect for winter weather and can be machine washed. It fits oversized (wearing a small), and the length is cropped. The sleeves were a little long on me, so I cuffed them up some. I paired it with my favorite skinny jeans by Hudson and classic black booties from Michael Kors. These booties also come in brown and the heel height is very comfortable. I love how easily they can be dressed up or down, plus the gold zipper is the perfect amount of detail. Shop this entire look (rhinestones included) below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

 

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Wedding Guest Attire

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Dress: Maggy London // Shoes: Charles David // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff

My previous Wedding Wednesday posts have been all about planning a wedding, but today I wanted to focus a little more on wedding guests. I always have a difficult time finding proper wedding guest attire for winter weddings, particularly with a cocktail or black tie optional dress code. Recently I came across this Maggy London dress at Nordstrom, and it was perfect for a late fall black tie optional wedding. You know I am a sucker for a black dress, but I loved how the material of this dress had both black and navy in the pattern. Mid length dresses, like this Maggy London, are great for winter because they are easier to wear without tights. I paired this dress with my favorite pair of black heels and a Rebecca Minkoff black clutch, but it also gores great with navy. I have linked similar dresses that are great for winter weddings below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday - A Pearl Kind of Girl

Cyber Monday is one of my favorite days to shop for Christmas gifts. There are so many great deals, and I can find the perfect gifts without changing out of my pajamas. You inbox was probably flooded with emails this morning, so I simplified Cyber Monday for you with the best deals and promo codes listed below. Happy shopping! xoxo

Ann Taylor // 50% off everything + free shipping with code: BESTMONDAY

Anthropologie // 20% off full-price items + free shipping on orders $100+

ASOS // 30% off everything with code: EPIC30

Banana Republic // 50% off everything

Ban.do // 25% off everything with code: OHYEAHCM

Baublebar // 35% off everything with code: CYBER35

Brooks Brothers // 10% off + free shipping

Bobbi Brown // 25% off everything + five free minis

Coach // 50% off select styles

Draper James // 25% off your purchase with code: MERRY (plus, 25% of proceeds will go to Girls Inc.)

Drybar // 30% off bundled products

Free People // additional 25% off sale items

GAP // 50% off everything + free shipping with code: CYBER

H&M // 30% off everything

J.Crew // 40% off everything + additional 10% off purchase + free shipping with code: SHOPFAST (only until noon Monday)

Kate Spade // 30% off full-price items, 40% off sale items with code: MOREJOY

Kelly Wynne // 20% off everything with code: BLACKFRIYAY20

Kendra Scott // 20% off everything with code: YELLOW20

LOFT // 50% off everything + free shipping with code: CLICK

Madewell // 25% off everything with code: GOODMOOD

Mark & Graham // 20% off + free shipping with code: FRIENDS

Milly // 20% off $300 purchase with code: THANKFUL17

Moon & Lola // 30% off everything with code: CYBERMONDAY

NARS // 20% off with code: TAKE20

Neiman Marcus // (spend more, save more) $50 gift card for $200 purchase with code: GC4YOU

Nordstrom // extra 20% off select sale items

Orvis // up to 50% off

Outdoor Voices // 20% off everything + free shipping with code: STOCKUP

Parker NY // 30% off everything with code: CELEBRATE

Ray-Ban // 20% off everything + 30% off select styles

Revolve // extra 20% off final sale items with code: CYBER20

Rifle Paper Co. // up to 30% off everything

Saint Bernard Sports // 15% off most items + free 3-day shipping on orders $99+

Saks 5th Avenue // (spend more, save more) $75 gift card with $150+ purchase with code: CYBER17

Sam Edelman // 30% off markdown styles + free expedited shipping with code: CYBERSALE

Shopbop // additional 30% off all sale items with code: WOW35

Sole Society // 30% off everything

Sugar Paper // 30% off with code: HAPPYMONDAY

T3 Micro // 25% off everything with code: MONDAY17

Target // extra 15% off (online only)

Tory Burch // (spend more, save more) 30% off $250 purchase with code: THANKS

Tuckernuck // 20% off everything + 25% off $500+ + %30 off $1000 with code: GONUTS

Vineard Vines // 25% off everything with code: HOLIDAY17

Williams Sonoma // (spend more, save more) 10% off $50 purchase + free shipping with code: SAVEMORE

Wisteria // 50% off 50 items + 25% off everything with code: CYBER17

Zara // 40% off select styles

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