This week hubby and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary! We started dating straight after I graduated from university and married 2 years later when I was 24 and he was 25. Hard to believe that 10 years have gone by so quickly – we’ve had so much fun…lived in 3 different cities (London, New York & Toronto)…got all the traveling and couple-y stuff out of our system… then settled down and started our family.
The greatest gift my hubby has ever given me is his trust and respect –
he always turns to me for advice and listens to it above anything else.
(He even asks for my input when his friends or colleagues are dealing
with personal problems: he says that my advice is “spot on”). Love you
hubby – I feel very blessed!
To celebrate our anniversary, we went out for dinner and I got to use my Chanel WOC for the first time. This bag is so precious to me – so I only want to use it on VERY special occasions – and nothing is more special than a 10th anniversary dinner 🙂
I doubled up the straps and wore it as a shoulder bag – it had enough room for the essentials (iPhone, lipgloss, blotting papers, mints, mirror, keys & a few cards). I wore my cream lace H&M dress (purchased last year) with a J.Crew belt and F21 necklace.
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| Pandora pink leather cord with Car charm |
I also wore this Pandora bracelet – a joint birthday present from my son (the car charm) and daughter (the pink bracelet). This bracelet means a lot to me because I’m currently learning how to drive (I’ve had 7 in-car lessons and completed the classroom training course.) I’ll be honest – it’s not been easy for me, I feel like I left it too late (see #9 here) and I’m majorly lacking in confidence.
But I’m learning for my children – and looking down at this bracelet reminds me to keep trying – I’m not giving up until I have my full licence!
Happy anniversary and kuddos to you for getting your license – you can do it! 🙂
Thanks Skylette 🙂
Awwwwww Ella such a sweet story 🙂 I wish you both a Happy Anniversary! You look beautiful, love the choice of dress and of course the bag, we have the exact same shade lol x
Thanks Parveen – will have to go check out your bag again – I love this color and the caviar leather.
Happy Anniversary! You look Stunning!! That bracelet is so cute and what a sweet meaning behind it. You CAN do it- my mom didn't get her license until she was in her 30's because we always lived in NYC and there was no need for it. She drives every day now.
Thanks for the encouragement Schnelle – it really helps to know that I'm not the only one – loved hearing your mom's success story 🙂 It seems like such an obstacle – but everyone tells me it'll come naturally once I get into the habit.
wow 10 years!! congrats and happy anniversary! xohttp://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/
Thanks – I still can't believe it's 10 years – it has gone by so quickly!
Happy anniversary! Enjoyed reading your love story :)You look so pretty and your hair looks amazing!
Thanks Lilly – really loving my Hot Tools curling iron – nothing else can create a curl in my hair 🙂
Awww happy anniversary ! You lookGreat ! I'm from Toronto !:) to many more happyYears
Thanks Mehreen – I discovered your blog recently and am loving it – you have great style – love your bags and outfits. It's nice to find another Toronto-based blogger 🙂 Do you ever go to any of the Toronto Beauty Blogger events?
Arrregggg I just saw this 🙂 I wish blogger would notify when a comment is responded too! Lol I haven't been to any ! Do you go ? Let me know if you ever go! I'd love to check one out 🙂
Yes – I've been to 2 and they're great! I'll definitely tweet you about the next one 🙂
Congratulations on 10 years! I love hearing about other peoples romances <3 You looked lovely (as always) and I applaud you for taking the leap to learn to drive later in life! I know you can do it!!!
Thanks – I've been wanting to learn for years – and I keep telling myself it's nothing to be afraid of LOL 🙂
Happy anniversary to you and your hubby! Good luck with your driving lessons too; I know you can do it :)xo, alison*elle
Thanks Alison – fingers crossed 🙂
Hey Ella, I think you are going to be driving around and loving it sooner than you know. How exciting! I hope you have many fun car related adventures with your family once you get your full confidence. Don't give up!
Thanks 🙂 I plan on taking my sister to the mall ALL the time once I have my licence 🙂
Awww, congratulations on 10 years together Ella. You sound like a wonderful couple!I am in love with your beautiful WOC. The color, the hardware…it's really such a classic. I understand the need to baby it. I'm the same way with mine. I plan on using it very soon too though, can't keep her tucked away for too long!
Thanks Noelle – your flap bag is so amazing – and its value just keeps getting higher -it's good you got it when you did – such a great investment.
Happy 10th anniversary!! Hope you enjoyed celebrating. Adore your cream top & what a gorgeous Chanel bag – gorgeous colour!Would love you to check out my latest outfit post :)Happy weekend Hun xoxohttp://www.intotheblonde.com/
Thanks Adele – I love my H&M lace dress – so classic and easy to wear 🙂