{Help Me Choose!} Graduation Shoes

 A few weeks ago I picked out my graduation dress! It was really exciting, and I imagine this is the last important dress I'll choose until I get married someday. Want to see it?! Here she is:

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The question is, though, what shoes?! I'm thinking wedges, just to be sure I don't trip down the stage or something horrible like that. Here are the ones I'm loving:

one / two / three

Which one do you like best?! Help me choose!

Have a lovely day!
xoxo

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She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not

This week I'm playing along in my own series to share what I'm loving and what I'm not. It's going to be short and sweet! 

1. Did you see Fabulous K's desk area? It's gold and white goodness with a touch of pink. Gold and white is one of my favorite looks, so I was head over heels.  See that lamp? It's a our Lulu & Georgia Audrey Lamp. Such a stunner!

2. Pretty Tablescapes. As a designer and color, pattern, and all-things-dishes-and-party lover, this coral and green table really stood out to me. It's soft and whimsical and totally adoring that lace runner.

3. Beautiful quotes. This one by The Painted Arrow is so sweet. I want everything from her shop!

4. I'm heading home to the Bay Area today for a long weekend. Hooray! I get to see this sweet girl!

5. One of my best friends, Nicole, is sharing some pictures of her home on her blog, Bloom, today. It's been so fun to help her put some of the things together over the past few months. You're going to want to check it out-- this girl will inspire and encourage you so much! And yep, you'll get to see more of this cute pup over there.

1. Graduation is SO so so soon. This is something I'm so excited about. The whole being graduated and everyone asking me what is next, is the part I'm nervous about. God's got it under control, though, and I can't wait to see His plan unfold! 

2. Running. I've been slowly trying to run more each week, and I have to say I still loathe it. BUT I'm doing it. And that's what counts. Right?! Right :)


What are YOU loving and not loving this week?! Do tell.
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{Fashion} Lavender Shorts, Stripes & Lace

*photos by michaela noelle designs

Details | Shirt: Nordstrom; Shorts: J.Crew; Wedges: Tilly's (similar) , Bracelets: Tiffany's & gift. 

And this, my friends, is why I heart California. Last week was so warm and sunny, so when I saw the sun setting, I grabbed my friend and the camera and went smack dab in the middle of the street to take some photos before we lost the light. Perfect timing is an understatement.

I have these same shorts in berry and recently added the lavender ones to my closet {hey, I can't help it that my mom bought me them as a sweet gift while I was on my spending freeze!} If you know me in real life, you know I hate wearing shorts. I was never allowed to wear them to school growing up, because we had a dress code at the private school I went to. Then I went to college in Seattle for three years where, let's be honest, you can't really wear shorts! Now, anytime I wear them I feel like I'm breaking the rules. These Chino shorts are great because they're not too short. {Sorry, but my pet peeve in fashion is girls wearing tight, short-shorts that they have no business wearing!} These are every bit as comfy as they are cute, which makes them my favorite shorts eva. Yep, eva.  This shirt is another favorite as it combines two of my favorite things: lace and stripes. Throw on some sandals and it's the perfect beach day outfit, but with wedges you could even go out on the town for a casual summer evening. 

Is it warming up where YOU live yet?! Also, in case I haven't stated it yet, you should probably get these shorts. You won't be disappointed :)

Happy Tuesday!
xoxo

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Erin's shop is full of the prettiest (and most affordable!) jewels for your home. I'm especially loving this necklace & this bracelet!

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You're in for a real treat today! Lindsay, one of the kindest gals around, is the owner of Hattan Home where she sells adorable things for wherever you may call home. In addition to cute bath towels, yummy candles, and the best poufs you've ever seen, she also sells these little gems:

Friends, let me introduce you to the best candy lipgloss ever. I got mine a few months ago and I'm still smitten :)  Today, you have the chance to win all that goodness up there! A macaron lip gloss, trinket box and macaron soaps. Simply delightful! If you can't wait to snag something, use code "Michaela" at checkout for 10% off your purchase through May.

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Good luck & Happy Monday!
xoxo