This Week's Goodness: Hair Cuts, Wedding Cakes, Juice Cleanses & AHS!

ST. REGIS DEER VALLEY// BLUE PRINT CLEANSE// ZARA BOOTS // ZARA CLUTCH // SCARY AHS PREVIEW

Here are some quick nods to my must have's-must do's-must watches of this wonderful week a full 24 days until the wedding. That's right, I said it: 24 days, ya'll!

1. The Notorious B-Rad G and I spent a nice Labor Day weekend in Park City, Utah with my parents. We flew up Thursday afternoon and came home on Sunday. The weather was really magical in that clear air, mountain-y sort of way. It rained quite a bit, but with all the fire action around there no one was really complaining. Saturday we had a picturesque evening at the St. Regis stage in Deer Valley. Sarah Bareilles and One Republic played. No matter what your musical tastes these two bands are excellent live performers and put on a great show. I am currently totally obsessed with these two songs: Brave and Counting Stars. I have been to lots of shows here through the years and most people drink a little too much wine. This show was no exception only people got PLASTERED. We saw a grown man being escorted from the after party via giant bouncer hand holding like a baby and a woman vom all over a table. It was in-sane. And kind of gross in a hilarious way.
2. I think I have determined what I want my wedding cake to look like. Ombre anyone? Only with real flowers and less of those sugar beads. Bellagio plays this yes-man game and doesn't tell you prices SO that should be an interesting line item at the end of the night. Long story short, everything is in a package together and no individual prices are given. Therefore hiding their epic margin and making discerning customers GTFO. JK, we already signed the contract. It's happening regardless. Final items for wedding planning include seating charts/cards, programs, outfit selections, packing selections, music selections... Ah the details. It is going to be epic, but right now it feels like a countdown to D-Day. Only with more joy and wedding bliss at the end.
3. I cut my hairs to look like this. The middle party is something I have been  into for a while off and on, but was always afraid to commit because of facial symmetry insecurities (get a real problem, amiright?). I think it actually looks good, if I commit to round brushing that pesky front part.
4. Blue Print Cleanse time! 3 or 4 days? I cannot decide and am honestly waiting to pull the trigger because food is my last crutch for emotional support since I gave up drinking so many days ago in the name of le thin. Ugh, it's hard because drinking and eating are the BEST.
5. ZARA! You devil, you've done it again. Gray is my go to color this fall and as I have mentioned in earlier posts the ankle boot is the wardrobe accouterment this season. Also, the over-sized clutch is making a solid showing despite it's total impracticality for holding anything of substance. I bought it anyway because I could not avoid it's siren call.
6. American Horror Story's 3rd season begins in October and I am SO EXCITED. Coven is going to be so wicked. I cannot wait for more campy horror from show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. 

Finally, I leave you with this adorable video of these kitties playing patty cake. You know you like it.

This Week's Top Top Top

VOGUE // EARRINGS // TIE DYE PANTS 

1. WOW, does Adam from Girls look hot holding that sheep-er-goat-thing? Perhaps it is because he is caught in a moment when he is not doing that crazy stuff his character is known for? I am into it. Thank Vogue for this one.

2. What do we think about these earring for the wedding? I am 1 week and 1 month out (cannot believe that) and I need to make some decisions about a lot of these little details. I like that they are glamorous, unique, New Mexico-y, thanks to the turquoise - kind of a modern art deco spin - no?

3. My close friends know me as some kind of wacky pants hoarder. These pants are def no different. Ahhhh, grown up tie dye makes my heart flutter.

4. That quote is the true-true (anyone seen the movie I am referencing here? so annoying, but so sticky - I say it all the time despite my best efforts). People that have goodness from their insides to their outsides show their passion and honesty in their work. And that work is basically the best work because of that honesty resonates with other people who are present. I strive to do this.

5. House decor question: how do you feel about me painting my interior doors black? Our old house has some pretty amazing crown molding and the black (like in the pictures above) really highlights the molding details. Brad's dragging his feet, but I am in LOVE.

General Life Updates

• We got a tenant! She moves in this weekend and we are STOKED. I hope she likes us... We busted our butts and our wallets getting that thing ready for full time inhabitants. I have learned more about electrical grids and circuits this week then ever before. How practical, right?
• RSVP cards are rolling in for our big day! Ever day brings it's surprises. It is interesting to see who comes and who does not. The good news: Brad, my bridesmaids, wedding party, family and various close friends will be there if they can. The rest is just semantics. 
• The house is in a good place as far as design is concerned. I like where we are and feel like we can comfortably relax until after the wedding. No more major changes, but definitely some small improvements that will help. For example, why would they not install a light fixture in the stair well? That is just dangerous. Now I have an electrician and will get that situation remedied stat. Grown. Up. Things.
• #kanyesworkoutplan (follow me on Instagram! @aftonybalogna) is going well. I am definitely firmer. Just need to lean out. I am thinking a juice cleanse is in my near future. Sorry in advance, Brad. Blue Print Cleanse for life. Anyone else want to do it?

Over and out.

Going to leave you with this little gem.