CHEAP & CHIC : my fashionista

My awesome friend and co-worker, Dana, just started her own fashion blog and she was so kind to feature my honeymoon wardrobe (and the hubby's) that she helped style. Check out her post here. She photographed all the outfits laid out while we packed and then I documented everything while in St. Lucia.


We had a blast picking out clothes for the honeymoon, showers, luncheons, etc. for the wedding and she did an awesome job. Not only is Dana super fabulous, but this girl knows how to shop on a budget! No store is off limits! She is famous for swapping buttons, hemming lengths, taking in fabric on sides, or even completely rearranging elements. Be sure to follow her and you can get the scoop on all her tips and ideas -- home and fashion!

If you are wondering who styled her blog ... all fingers point to me. I thought it turned out cute and definitely defines Dana's personal style.  

HONEYMOON PART II: the resort

I know I have all ready featured the jalousie plantation, but I wanted to share some up close & personal pictures that I took. The resort was truly beautiful and the decor totally engulfed me everywhere we went.

clawfoot tub

bathroom

den

view from back deck

infinity pool

the late night spot :: cane bar. definitely my favorite room at the resort.

LOVE the barware :: I wanted to take each piece home

gold! I asked if I could take this home in my suitcase.

couples massage tiki hut

formal dining :: the great room

the beachside restaurant :: the bayside

fire burning brick pizza oven!

pool with swinging beds

And, one of my favorite aspects of touring the resort -- seeing the fabulous artwork. 

HONEYMOON

I wanted to share some pictures from our week in St. Lucia after the wedding. If you want to hear all about it, then please read my Trip Advisor review. Otherwise, I think the pictures can explain it all! [click on all pics to enlarge]

our complimentary champagne, local Rum, fruity drink, and banana chips

1st sunset

breakfast at bayside

brandon read a lot so I got bored and took a lot of "feet" shots

margaritas!

breakfast at bayside

entering the tunnel to the spa

gros piton -- the larger of the two

dinner at ladera resort up the road - amazing view of both pitons - this is the petit piton

by the infinity pool at our villa

drink please!

lounging at the pool

dinner in the great room

before the couples massage

after dinner drinks at the cane bar

zip line tour

and met some fabulous new friends

I have more pictures of the beautiful resort itself that I will post as well. It definitely lived up to all the expectations from the website images!