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I bought my outfit for our bridal shower from Anthropologie over the weekend, and then immediately felt guilty for spending so much money since my wallet is only used to dishing out money for dresses from H&M or Target.
I couldn’t find these items on the Anthropologie website, but I really dig the vintage flair the two pieces have. The bird pin came with the wee sweater, which I thought was precious.
Here’s a full length photo of me in all my 5’2 glory (I need some matching navy heels…I have a feeling I’ll be browsing Zappos soon). I can’t believe our shower is less than two months away! I can’t wait to reunite with old friends and family and see what my awesome maid of honor, Melanie, has in store for us.
Speaking of our shower, we received our first gift in the mail the other day from my lovely godparents!
Mmmmm, pretty Martha Stewart Collection Blue Enameled Cast Iron Round Pot
They also bought us the Martha Stewart Collection Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, which was backordered *suspense!*Marrying Mr. CC seems like a huge gift on its own, so now that we’ve started to receive tangible objects in the mail from our guests, it just seems so surreal. I’m so thankful to have such an amazing support system in our lives.Is anyone else just completely overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude and excitement? We haven’t even had our shower yet, but I just don’t know how to thank everyone enough.
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where’s the picture of you?!
I want to see the dress, but I don’t see your picture!
sorry about the lack of photos of me in the dress, it should be fixed in a jiffy! not sure what went wrong 
I hear ya! I felt those feelings of “gratitude and excitement” beginning early on in the planning process, as friends and family all offered their support and excitement throughout. And believe me, those feelings are a million times more intense on your wedding day! I couldn’t stop crying the whole weekend of our wedding because of all the love and warmth I felt surrounding us.
Yes, gifts were icing on the cake and it was lovely to get box upon box in the mail (one month later, we’re still receiving registry gifts!), but it was more about the intangibles we received from people that really made my heart swell!
Oh, and P.S., your outfit (I couldn’t see it before I commented) is superduper cute! Your dress matches your new pot!
ADORABLE! Tim Gunn would definitely approve! Way to “make it work” CandyCorn!
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You are just too cute, love the dress and sweater. I wish Anthropologie wasn’t so blickin expensive!
I agree, he would definitely approve. That turquoise blue is gorgeous on you!
Also, did you ever think of wearing red heels to pick up the red flowers in your dress? I’m just a red shoe fiend so I’m always trying to push that on people 
I think we are long lost lovers. I heart the red shoe trend thanks to Stacy and Clinton of What Not to Wear! I think I may just have to rock that. haha <3
@Erin:
Thanks so much, and yes, it is way to blinking
expensive there…even the sale section is like YOWZERS.
Yay to Tim Gunn references!!
@mtyf:
Awwww I’m going to be a weepy mess on the day of the wedding haha. I swear I didn’t intentionally match our Martha gift…well not entirely anyway hehe.
I also spoiled myself with Anthropologie for my wedding shower. I got the bright yellow halter dress and wore adorable blue strappy shoes (another guilty Anthropologie pleasure!) I have promised myself that my affair with that place is now over!!
Good job treating yourself! It’s totally worth it!
ms. candy corn, what camera are you using for that close-up? it’s such a great shot of you. the green wall looks smashing as the background!
i just have a point & shoot canon powershot sd550…thanks so much for the photo lovin! i heart our slimeresque walls
oooh… definitely do red shoes!!! LOVE the dress, btw, LOVE.
I love Anthropologie and I love the outfit you picked!!
You are so super duper cute! I LURVE your new dress, sweater and birdie brouch!
Oh, and ditto on the red shoes!
Just wanted to say I love that first photo of you– verry cute.
But the Anthropologie near Rittenhouse Sq is so hard to resist! It’s such a gorgeous building … and I drag my college friends there everytime I’m in Philly.
Btw … the clearance section does have a lot of really great finds. I got a $90 blouse for $20 once, and my friend just went crazy and bought a sweater dress, sweater coat, a blazer, and new skirt for a less than $100 total. I usually tear through the clearance section looking for sneaky deals.
I also second the red shoe recommendation … especially if it has a quirky design like a peep-toe or really big bow or chachkis.
Yay! Cute dress!
I <3 Anthropologie!! Our store location opens on THURSDAY! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am….
Hi Miss Candy Corn. I am hoping you can tell me who makes your glasses… they are really cute and exactly what I am looking for! Thanks.
I love the entire outfit, and it is totally ok to splurge for wedding related items… just go back to target post wedding!
Love the outfit! it looks great on you. I was just in the anthropologie in rittenhouse on friday! (sometime i just like to try stuff on, even if i know i can’t afford it….don’t tell):)
awwww you look soooo adorable. I just wanna squish you and pinch your cheeks and stuff.
honestly LOVVVEEE ITTT!!!
I love it, it’s so cute! And I second (or third?) the red shoes!
@Sarah:
Hi Sarah! My glasses are cherry bomb by Ted Baker :
http://www.framesdirect.com/framesfp/Ted-Baker-mdpftb/lb.html?GTSE=FRGL
(in red)
Thanks for the compliments
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Mrs. Candy Corn, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: 24, Senior Editor/Writer & Freelance Illustrator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Inventory Manager for a Music Publisher
Engagement Date: September 1, 2004
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: May 6, 2008
Venue: Pennsylvania Museum of Archaelogy and Anthropology
About Me: I enjoy people watching (especially in New Jersey malls), obsessive collecting, drooling over contemporary art, browsing flea markets for vintage finds and eating an absurd amount of cheese. In my Philadelphia abode, I create mixed media artwork and one-of-a-kind home accessories in the company of my farmer-tanned husband, our Westiepoo (Betty White), our three rabbits (Cadbury, Willie Nelson and Applesauce) and our two frisky chinchillas (Ethel Funk and Maude).
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