Wish List Wednesday!

Last week on Wish List Wednesday my post was about finding the perfect dress. And what else goes with the perfect dress other than Thee perfect shoes right? So today on my wish list is the perfect pair of divine "going out" shoes. The shoes that make you feel like a million bucks! The shoes that make you feel like you just lost 10 pounds! The shoes that no matter how bad your feet hurt are NOT gonna come off  because well, they are just too fabulous.
To know me is to know that I am a total budget shopper. All my shoes come from Ross or TJMaxx.
Occasionally my little sister has gifted me a pair of awesome heels straight from Guess or Bakers but that's about as far as my luxury heels come.
Sadly, you will not find a single pair of Jimmy Choo's in my closet. Manolo Blahnik doesn't live there either. Neither does Christian Louboutin or Stuart Weitzman. The only boys in my closet are the one's hiding during a game of hide-and-go-seek.

But one day, I'm gonna hit the lotto, or come up with a great invention or star in a box office movie.
And when that day comes, so will the shoes!

On the top of my "Gotta get those shoes" list are:

Some Jimmy Choo's! Check out the studs on that heel!

Some Miu Miu's! Glitter AND bows?! Does it get any better?

And of COURSE the ultimate!
Some Christian Louboutin's!
Mine would be SLATHERED in jewels!

Right now I'm thinking a compromise.
These pretty babies from Baker's are all under $50!

Who's up for some shoe shopping?
Anyone?


♥Elena

“A pair of shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella.” -Anonymous

Sometimes I like to get Carried away...

They're back! And yet, it seems as though they never left. I'm talking about my friends. Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha. Maybe you know them? If you do, then I know your equally excited as I am about their return! In exactly 31 days my girls will be back on the big screen! And you better believe I will be there, front and center with all the wonderful ladies in MY life to celebrate this great return!



If your not a fan of Sex and the City, let me just say that the story of these woman is not just about sex and its NOT just about The City. For me, it was more about friendship. And when I watch the episodes of these gals in The City I'm reminded of all the fabulous ladies in MY life.  I'm reminded that to truly call yourself a friend you have to love those in your life for who they are, completely. And that every friend, no matter how different, can bring something great into your life.

There are the friends that make you laugh and the friends with whom you cry. The friends that test your faith and the friends who show you where to find it. The friends who sit quietly and listen and the friends who talk you through those moments in life when you can't do it alone. The friends who love you for exactly who you are and the friends who inspire you to be something better.

So today I thank MY friends. You know who you are. Your reading this right now!
You'll never know what you mean to me! But just in case you do, let's celebrate!
With our other friends, Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha.
Like I said, 31 days! And counting! See you there?

♥ Elena


"We made a deal ages ago. Men, babies, it doesn't matter. We're soul mates" - Samantha

Wish List Wednesday!

Often I like to browse the internet. Mostly to shop for things I can't buy. Hey a girl can wish, can't she? I love to go to my favorite websites and fill my online shopping cart with my "if I had the money" purchases. Sounds silly right? I know, but for me, it's therapeutic. After my boys are in bed for the night I'll curl one leg under the other and sit at my computer and "shop". Sometimes I get so excited about my random finds that I email links to my friends. And so, it got me thinking, I could post some of these fabulous finds on my blog every week. You guys can tell me if it's ultra lame or something you would totally wish for too!
This week my hunt was on a for a fabulous dress! If you know me well, you know that I am a total dress freak! You like coach purses? I love dresses! A new one for every special occasion! (One day they will be vintage, I swear!) Anyway, one of my besties Christina will be turning the big 3-0 next month! You better believe we will be celebrating! And in fabulous dresses for sure. Here's the lame part: I already have my dress! LoL BUT I was still on the look out, because well, a girl can always use a backup dress AND I can always send the link to my friends so they can find a dress to wear too!
Call me crazy but I've always wanted an Herve Leger dress! I think they are beautiful, sexy, flattering and oh-so-amazing! But alas, for me, the price tag on such a dress is something I could never afford, let alone imagine paying! Here are some of my favs:

And number 1 on my wish list (just cuz it sparkles):

Price tag: $2800

So tell me, what's on YOUR "if I had the money" wish list?

♥ Elena

"Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams"

Welcome to my blog!

Hello all! For the longest time now I've been contemplating starting a blog. I love the idea of sharing some of my thoughts, adventures and dreams with the people that know me and maybe some people that don't. I was a little apprehensive though, I must admit. The thought of putting things out there about my life leaves me open to judgment and that scares me. But I've thought a lot about it and I figured that insecurity is something I need to overcome. Like me or not, I'm ME and I really want to be comfortable with ME and besides, "Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" right?

A little about ME:

• I'm a wife! My husband and I have been married for 11 years!

• I'm a mom! I have 3 awesomely handsome boys! 

• I am an event planner/coordinator! I work for the fabulous Christina of TinaMolinaEvents! This opportunity has been such a blessing for me! There are so many reasons why I love this job (which will take up a whole post on its own), including the fact that I get to work with one of my bestest friends! 
• I am a certified makeup artist! I graduated from makeup school over 2 years ago and have been slowly building my porfolio ever since!

If you get to know me, you'll like me, I think. 
I believe in trying my hardest to see the best in people before I judge them.
I'm optimistic, sometimes to a fault. 
I love my family and friends and I try as hard as I can to be loyal and supportive to them.
I believe in always telling people how much they mean to you because you never know if you'll get a second chance. Life just works that way sometimes.
I'm a total girly girl. I'm instantly attracted to anything that glitters, sparkles, shines or shimmers ♥


Alright, enough about ME. The rest you'll learn on your own........while reading my blog! Right?!  


♥ Elena




"If you wait to do everything until your sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything"