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Ms. Stripes, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 29, Costume Designer/Stylist Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 29, Chef Engagement Date: June 23, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heritage Square Museum About Me: I’m a type A creative with a messy streak, a loud mouth, and an uncanny knack for combining clashing patterns. I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my feet (or at least my toes) on the ground, my head in the clouds, and my arm around the prettiest girl you ever saw- aka Fiancee Stripes. Together we’re planning a FUN vintage/modern French carnival wedding extravaganza and rockin’ dance party on a dime. (Say that three times fast!) Good coffee, long lists, Uniball pens, and my iPhone keep me sane, and making art, making trouble, and making out keep me happy! I love urban adventures, bike rides that end with afternoon drinks, breakfast for dinner, beautiful light, photography, travel, my furry family, and of course, my beautiful fiancee! I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to share all our adventures as we craft a joyful, budget-friendly, design-savvy and all-around AWESOME wedding!
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So when we left off, I was raving about Fay Cullen and promising to let you in on how I found the perfect engagement ring. But first let’s clear something up—Fay Cullen is not my aunt, cousin, or in any way paying me to write this. She just happens to own a company that was a pleasure to do business with. No one batted an eyelash that I was buying a ring for my girlfriend and there was no awkwardness whatsoever. Score!

And score I did. Wanna see it? Okay, okay hold your horses. First off, a little bit about what I was looking for. I knew that the ring had to be beautiful, not too girly, not too giant, and pretty tough (for all that chef action, ya know). This led me to want diamonds and sapphires (blue is Stripe F’s favorite color) set in platinum. I wanted it to have detail but not be some flowery, scrolly monstrosity. And I wanted it to be super unique and seem like something Fiancee Stripes would wear. Considering she doesn’t really wear jewelry this last bit was something of a stretch, but I figured that just like Supreme Court Justice Brennan, I’d know it if I saw it! And yup folks—I just incorporated a reference to obscenity/pornography in my post about fancy engagement jewelry. Better get used to it—it’s just the way these Stripes roll!

And know it I did. I saw it, I loved it, and I kept looking. Waaa? Then I kept coming back to it because it had pretty much all the qualities I was looking for and it was just so elegant to boot.

So, without further rambling (I know, I know), I present the most perfect engagement ring for the most perfect fiancee! Yay!

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So there you have it. Ain’t she pretty?

Stay tuned! Next up - nerves, breakfast, a proposal, and a day of drinking in the sunshine!

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37 Responses to “Proposal Stories Part II: Mission Accomplished- Bling Secured.”

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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,312 posts, Bee Keeper

That ring is unbelievably beautiful!

 
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Shayna

OMG it’s beautiful!…you two are going to be very happy with one another and I wish you the best!

 
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Miss Ribbons (message)  2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

It’s really different too — usually you see sapphires with side diamonds, not the other way around! I think it’s lovely.

 
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CHK (message)  597 posts, Busy bee

Super gorgeous! Is it an actual antique, or reproduction?

Loving your posts!

 
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Miss Spaniel (message)  6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

LOL at the SCOTUS reference! ;)

Love the ring! So pretty; good find!

 
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SanDiegoAli
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SanDiegoAli (message)  3,076 posts, Sugar bee

Beautiful! We were very close to buying my e-ring from Fay Cullen.

 
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Miss Pug (message)  3,753 posts, Honey bee

gorgeous! no wonder it called to you!

 
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Miss Stripes (message)  1,063 posts, Bumble bee

@CHK: It’s an actual antique! :)

 
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Miss French Fries (message)  2,217 posts, Buzzing bee

I love the Brennan reference. And the ring is gorgeous!

 
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Ms. Min Pin (message)  282 posts, Helper bee

loving your posts! love the ring! love that ganesha made a cameo :)

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

GORG! I love the sapphire side stones, how perfect!

 
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Mrs. Swan (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Very nice! It’s so unique!

 
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dsuhornets (message)  141 posts, Blushing bee

It’s absolutely gorgeous. I love how the sapphire is incorporated in a very subtle way.

 
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Miss Pencils (message)  1,027 posts, Bumble bee

oh it’s perfect!!! well done! I love color on a ring :)

 
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Miss Guinea Pig (message)  1,377 posts, Bumble bee

Ah! LOVE that ring. Excellent choice :)

 
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Miss Rainbow (message)  1,535 posts, Bumble bee

So pretty and unique!

 
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mimi06d
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mimi06d (message)  646 posts, Busy bee

Oh! I love it!

 
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jrl03
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jrl03 (message)  94 posts, Worker bee

Such a beautiful ring!

 
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MidnightSun (message)  833 posts, Busy bee

Sorry for being late, but WELCOME! Welcome, and THANK YOU for mentioning Fay Cullen. I have never heard of her or the website. But I’m so glad I did because I found “the” ring and immediately e-mailed it to my boyfriend.

The ring your chose for your fiance is to die for! I loove the detail and the blue accent stones. I can’t wait to read more! :)

 
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Miss Cardigan (message)  8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

That’s such a gorgeous ring! I like it a lot!

 
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Ms. Stripes, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 29, Costume Designer/Stylist Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 29, Chef Engagement Date: June 23, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heritage Square Museum About Me: I’m a type A creative with a messy streak, a loud mouth, and an uncanny knack for combining clashing patterns. I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my feet (or at least my toes) on the ground, my head in the clouds, and my arm around the prettiest girl you ever saw- aka Fiancee Stripes. Together we’re planning a FUN vintage/modern French carnival wedding extravaganza and rockin’ dance party on a dime. (Say that three times fast!) Good coffee, long lists, Uniball pens, and my iPhone keep me sane, and making art, making trouble, and making out keep me happy! I love urban adventures, bike rides that end with afternoon drinks, breakfast for dinner, beautiful light, photography, travel, my furry family, and of course, my beautiful fiancee! I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to share all our adventures as we craft a joyful, budget-friendly, design-savvy and all-around AWESOME wedding!

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