with her friend, Pete.

Pete, my pet turtle (necklace), was very excited to join us on our honeymoon. He even helped me choose pumps that complemented the color of his spots! Good job, Pete.

dress: Kate Spade (on sale here!). shoes: Kate Spade. scarf: J.Crew (similar). 

pete: J.Crew Factory (similar bangle).

and takes home the rose.

Remember when I was in Mexico and it was warm and sunny and my biggest decision of the day was "beach or pool"? Yeah, me too. Boo.

My next few posts will be outfits from our trip, so I can reminisce for just a little longer. I wore this ensemble for our last night and most romantic dinner...except that we were on the end of a pier, a la The Bachelor, in the middle of an apparent wind storm (thank goodness I wore my hair up for the first time basically ever). We made it through the first course and then headed inside, stopping at the bar to take a shot of Bailey's (Rick) and chug a glass of champagne (me) to warm up. Despite our weather issues, it will still a wonderful last night.

skirt: Mango (old). tank: BCBG (old). necklace: BR (old).  

shoes: Calvin Klein (from DSW). scarf/wrap: J.Crew.

and feels like a very lucky girl.

I am feeling very fortunate and very happy today, for many reasons:

1. There was a special gift left on my desk this morning...new bright purple tights!!! My bestie/co-worker/former roommate, Jenn (of the fun foodie blog vegonomics), scooped up a pair for me at J.Crew last night. Just couldn't ask for a better friend :)
2. My husband indulges my animal print obsession. Check out the adorable belt he surprised me with from Eliza B (in the picture below).
3. We're leaving for Mexico tomorrow!!! Sun, sand & cervezas- here we come.