I'M GETTING MARRIED!

Happy February!

First off, I want to apologize for my last few posts. I know they were just photos that came directly from my instagram. However, I have some major news as to why I haven't been posting... JERED AND I ARE GETTING MARRIED!

We have actually been engaged since New Year's Eve but have been keeping it very quiet. Only a select few knew until now. I honestly wasn't comfortable about posting until we set a date and knew how many people we would be inviting. We were even thinking about planning a small wedding within the next few months. The only thing we knew was that we wanted to get married this year. We have decided on an August wedding inviting the whole family. With that being said, I would love to share the wedding planning experience with everyone. I'd like to start with one of my most recent browsing and shopping experiences with my cousin, Cescelli.
So we started the day off looking for ideas for the bridal party jewelry. We figured it'd be nice to look at what trends there are now and figured Charlotte Russe and Forever21 would be a great place to browse. We found a few pieces that would work great with the wedding theme. Even though we weren't planning on purchasing anything just yet, Ces and I bought the bow bracelets. I honestly am not sure if I'll wear it for the wedding but it was just too adorable to pass up.
After looking at jewelry ideas, we wanted to look at flower ideas since I had no idea what flowers I'd like. We figured going to Michael's would be great as we wouldn't be pressured into purchasing anything. Going to Michael's, we were able to see the already made bouquets. I was really surprised with how realistic they looked. I was even debating on if I should just go with these already made bouquets opposed to the more expensive real flowers. We also looked at the flowers by the steam for more ideas. I figured some of these would be great for centerpieces or to put along the aisles.
I hope to make more posts similar to this as we go further in the process. As I said, we're still in the browsing process but I hope to post actual DIYs in the future. xoxo

Miss Monie

Arm Candy

Everyday Arm Candy

Michael Kors, rose gold watch. The watch I have looks to be discontinued but here is a similar option.
Bangles and 'pearls' can be found at Forever21.

xoxo

Miss Monie

Hello!
I'm Simone, 23, and a lover of beauty and fashion.

Ever since I can remember, appearance has been very important to me. This can be from make-up and hair, to which shoes go with what outfit. It was always something that peaked my interests. Even at the age of four, I'd change my outfits at least three times a day. I was always experimenting with style and make-up, searching for what is really "me".

Eager to explore the possibilities, I stumbled upon the YouTube beauty community in 2007. PurseBuzz and MichellePhan were just the first to really introduce me to what YouTube had to offer. Over the years, I was able to learn more and more. With the help of the videos of several different beauty gurus, I found what was "me". It was the videos of the beauty community that inspired me. This inspiration allowed me to incorporate what I have learned into what I'm interested in and who I am today.

Over the last three years, I am constantly sharing my knowledge with others. Recently, I noticed that I'd be asked the same questions repeatedly. I would always tell friends and family "oh I'll make you a video" or "I'll type you up something." Instead, I never followed through completely forgetting my promise to them until someone would ask the same question beginning with "how do you do this..."

This 2013, I want to change. I am no longer going to be making empty promises. I want to follow through with everything I am asked, giving the proper advice and tips. I want to share what I know and what I have learned with others. I want to inspire them as many beauty and fashion gurus have inspired me. I hope everyone is ready because Miss Monie Beauty is now up and running.

xoxo

Miss Monie

Prelaunch

Hello!

I am aiming to launch "Miss Monie Beauty" in the new year! Hopefully I will have my blog up and running by the first of the month. My blog will reflect on what I typically share with others on an everyday basis. I'll be posting about fashion and trends that I find interesting; beauty tips including skin and hair care routines; as well as posting everyday thoughts and inspirations. My goal is to help and inspire others!
I hope you are as excited as I am.