W E A R :: heart of me

details :: dress c/o Shabby Apple, heels / target

This dress has such a fun vintage flair and i'm just smitten with the giant bow that ties in the back! I think it might be the only red thing I have in my closet. Do you ever find yourself buying a million things in one or two colors?? My closet has a ton of blush, gray and mustard. I think it's time to expand! Thinking red may become a new staple for me this season. How about you? What colors are you looking to add to your wardrobe?

xo. melisa

Photography by Kalli Carr

L E W E D :: what to wear to a shower

Yesterday I was doing some planning with my bridesmaids and I remembered that I'm going to get to have showers! Being involved in ministry, you know a lot of people, and a lot of people get married and have babies soooo you go to quite a few showers. In all of my planning I kind of forgot that I get to have my very own! I'm so excited to share this exciting time with the people I love! Since I have showers, rehearsal dinner, and bachelorette party on the mind, I'm obviously also thinking about what I'm going to wear! Here are a few of my favorite places to shop online and a few dresses I'm currently smitten with.

BHLDN :: Who does't love this beautiful line?? I had the chance to go in and try on wedding dresses there and I must admit that it was the best experience. They give excellent customer service - we were even given macaroons! I noticed this dress when I went into the store and have had my eye on it ever since. The Charline Maxi is a bit more fancy, but it sure is beautiful!

Shabby Apple :: I love this shop because they have such a wide variety of dresses to choose from. I so appreciate their styling and vintage clothing. Each piece has a fun vintage flair; like this beautiful dress or this mega adorable swimsuit!

Chicwish :: It's no secret that I'm smitten with this shop! They have the sweetest dresses and accessories! This dress is one of my faves, but I'm completely obsessed with this one too.

Modcloth :: I love the variety of this shop, and the fact that you can always find something to suit your style. Seriously. They have like hundreds of looks and each is just as adorable as the next. I'm currently loving this dress and this dress.

Ruche :: This is always a fun place to shop, and since they've added a bridal section, I can't stop visiting! I love love this dress; it's perfection!

I read that it's customary to wear white to all of these, but I think any soft or pale color will do just fine. Or standout with a bold red! Why not? You're the bride! Do you have any favorite places to shop online? I'd love to hear about them in the comments!

xo. melisa

A Shabby Apple Giveaway

Have y'all heard of Shabby Apple?? Of course you have! And if you haven't you're missing out. Shabby Apple is an online boutique that sells some of the prettiest women's dresses! I'm so excited to give away one of their dresses, the Waimea dress, to one of my lovely Pie N' the Sky readers!

How to enter:

You must "like" Shabby Apple on Facebook

Then leave a comment here with your name and favorite Shabby Apple dress

For additional entries

Become a Pie N' the Sky GF follower

Blog or Tweet about the giveaway (leave one comment for each)

I wish I could win! This dress really is a dream^_^ Good luck and I will be announcing the winner one week from now on Monday the 21st!

xo.

Melisa

Shabby Apple Giveaway

Today, I am very excited to bring you a super fashionable giveaway, that is oh so perfect for summer!  I have paired together with Shabby Apple and could not be more excited!  If you aren’t familiar with Shabby Apple’s Women’s Dresses then you are missing out people!  They sell everything from kids and maternity dresses to accessories, swimsuits, and more!  They let me choose a dress out to offer for this giveaway and I must admit I spent at least an hour trying to pick just one!! They are all seriously perfection. I finally narrowed it down though, and picked thee perfect dress that I know you will love!! 

<< Want to enter? Of course you do!! SO here's how... >>

1. Visit Shabby Apple and leave a comment with your favorite item!

For additional entries, leave a separate comment for each action.
2. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook and leave a comment saying I sent you
3. Become a new follower of this blog
4. Follow @melisashell on Twitter
5. Follow @shabbyapple on Twitter
6. Blog, facebook, or tweet about this giveaway (make sure to include @melisashell and @shabbyapple in your tweet) and include the link (one entry each)

Feel free to use this tweet:
 @melisashell has a #GIVEAWAY on @pienthesky! Enter to win a perfect summer dress! http://pienthesky.blogspot.com/

This giveaway is open to U.S. readers only and closes on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 12PM CST. Good luck!

Don’t want to wait?  Take 10% off your order with code “

pienthesky10off"

!

xo.

Melisa