It's Sweet Week-Gotta love cupcakes!

While out shopping a few weeks ago, I stumbled across this simply adorable shop, Smallcakes, A Cupcakery off of 143rd and Metcalf. Well, as a good planner, I simply had to do some investigating!

I got a carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting and a German chocolate cupcake with coconut pecan frosting for my hubby. Here is a pick of the goodies...one fell over on the drive home (taking those corners too quickly, I guess!)

After I got home, I waited a whole day to try to cupcakes. (I had a calorie fest on Saturday and needed to balance out my intake!) So, the next evening I decided to try just a little taste of the cupcake. I wanted to savor it for a couple of days. That picture above was at 8:08 p.m.

Here is my cupcake at 8:15 p.m.

I tried to slow down, I really did. The cupcake was moist, flavorful and a generous size. The cream cheese frosting was a little sweet for my taste, but it balanced the cupcake perfectly. (Hubby enjoyed his cupcake too!) Smallcakes offers a number of flavors, including adorable sundaes! Smallcakes would be perfect for a bridal shower or for a wedding cupcake tower. They also offer the option to host private parties.

Stop by and get yourself a little treat. You deserve it!

What to wear!!! 4 little white dresses!

The wedding day is coming for you summer brides and for the fall ladies, you are likely preparing to be fawned over at your upcoming bridal shower. Well, I think it's a shame that you're saving wearing white for one big day. Why not wear a crisp white dress to your bridal shower soiree or to the wedding rehearsal? You can add a punch of color (maybe even one of your wedding colors) with stylish sandals, a cute handbag or some celebrity-worthy jewelry (costume of course!!). We've scoured the area and put together a list of some fab little white dresses befitting for the guest of honor!!

Don't forget, you'll need a sexy little number for outings on the honeymoon! These dresses will certainly fit the bill....

For you modern fashionistas...X marks the spot! This dress is found at Hemline, a local boutique on the Plaza. It's just $102!!

Check out this romantic number found at Lane Bryant for $69.50!!

For the classic girl, JCrew delivers with an embossed cotton dress for $98....I'll take one of those! BTW it comes in 8 fab colors!!

For those of you who need a little bling, Jessica McClintock serves up this silvery brocade certain to make sure ALL eyes are on you!! Scoop it up now while it's on sale for $117 (reduced from $195!!)

Happy Shopping!!!

The perfect ensemble for your Bridal Shower, Rehearsal dinner or post reception party!

When I was getting married, I had the hardest time trying to figure out what to wear to all of those pre-wedding events! I didn't want to be over the top, but then I thought that I should look "just a little better" than everyone, after all I was the bride. I even remember on the day of my first shower which started at 11:30 one fine Saturday morning, I had a change of "wardrobe heart" and was at Macy's when the store opened! I ended up finding some absolutely gorgeous sling-backs that I still get compliments on to this day! I even ran into my high school english teacher, which confirmed to me that my change of heart was the right path to choose!!

So, in an effort to help all of you 2009 brides, who are counting down to all of your pre-wedding festivities, I will be bringing you a variety of different looks to make sure that you are picture perfect!

This ensemble says "bride" to me! This grouping is perfect for the bride who wants to look glamourous, but doesn't want to be too overdone. You could wear this to a casual shower with friends, especially a shower that had a fun theme such as cocktails or lingerie!! If your rehearsal dinner is low key, this simple and elegant group will fit the bill. For those of you planning to hit the town after the wedding reception, you'll still be dolled up, but able to hit the bathroom solo!

To find out more details on the ingredients in this ensemble, click on the box. And yes, those are a killer pair of Jimmy Choos!!! Hey, you're only going to have a bridal shower/rehearsal dinner/post reception party once!!