tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10225771366423438192024-03-13T17:21:15.265-04:00a lovely little blogalovelylittlebloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181714063862571883noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022577136642343819.post-67422107775652794342014-06-04T20:41:00.000-04:002014-06-04T20:47:28.372-04:00handpicked bridal event + giveaway II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lovelies, it's been too long! I've missed you so! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have something so lovely to post about today, and love that its getting me to blogging when I have been so busy and in a funk for so long now. But enough about me, lets talk about parties!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first Handpicked in December 2013, was breathtaking to say the least. Complete with a smores bar, delish drinks, sweet chocolates, hot cocoa bar, THE BEST of the best vendors, fun music, photo booths, and just so much more. I took my mom with me for a girls night out, and we had such a great time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you read my blog by now you know I adore weddings, and they hold a special place in my type-A, list making, planner heart. You would also know by now my excitement about this new bridal event that's taking our area by storm. I had the amazing opportunity to attend the first one in December (which was a-mazing) and give away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just as I was last year I am so super excited for this event because there is nothing like this for future brides in this area. This event is all about bringing you the best of the best vendors, not filling a ballroom with hundreds of vendors to overwhelm you. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This event is the brain child of the incredibly talented <a href="http://blog.bacidesigner.com/index.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Baci Designer</span></b></a> (aka local wedding guru who's been featured on the like of LaurenConrad.com!). I'll let the team at Baci give you the run down on this lovely little event.</span></div>
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<b>Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event</b></div>
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<i>- A Bridal Show Meets Styled Shoot Creation by <a href="http://blog.bacidesigner.com/" style="color: #3f2039; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Baci Designer</a> - </i></div>
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Join us for a completely unique bridal show experience bringing the Inspirational Wedding Trends we all adore right here to you in the Midwest! We've Handpicked the best vendors in the area and brought them together for one night of Styled Bridal Goodness. Come out and witness this Exclusive Vendor Collection and begin planning your truly fabulous event!<br />
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<i>What to Expect:</i><br />
- Unbelievably Gorgeous and Inspirational Details<br />
- Signature Cocktails, Delish Appetizers and a To-die-for Dessert Bar<br />
- A Packed Dance Floor<br />
- Some of the Nicest and Most Talented Local Vendors {You'll wish they were your friends!}<br />
- Dress Fittings, Eye Demos, and Wedding Hair Consultations<br />
- Q+A with several Wedding Vendors<br />
- A Great Gift to Take Home with You at the End of the Night!<br />
<i><br /></i><i>The Details:</i><br />
- Thursday, June 26th 2014<br />
- Open House Style from 6:30PM until 10:00PM<br />
- Hines Hill -1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264<br />
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<i>Ticket Information: </i><br />
- $20 Advance Purchase Tickets - <a href="http://handpickedevent.ticketleap.com/handpicked-a-different-kind-of-bridal-event/" style="color: #3f2039; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><i>Purchase Here</i></a>!<br />
- $25 Tickets at the Door the Day of the Event {Cash + Credit Card Accepted}<br />
- Ticket Purchase Includes Access to Handpicked, Two Drink Tickets, Tasty Bites and a Handpicked Guest Favor<br />
- A portion from each ticket sold will be used to support <a href="http://www.bridesacrossamerica.com/" style="color: #3f2039; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Brides Across America</a>, a non-profit charity making military bride’s dreams come true by providing them with a free wedding gown.<br />
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<i>Participating Vendor Information:</i><br />
- Check out our <a href="http://handpickedevent.bacidesigner.com/p/handpicked-vendors.html" style="color: #3f2039; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Handpicked Vendors Page</a>!<br />
- Interested in being a vendor? Please fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bhpHJQhhhGKLaIYJt7qaj6dRS797zouazEIbK8sWGaI/viewform" style="color: #3f2039; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">form</a> to be considered!<br />
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Not currently planning a wedding? You're still totally bound to have a fabulous time!!<br />
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Still have questions? Shoot us an email {<a href="mailto:info@handpickedevent.com" style="color: #3f2039; text-decoration: none;">info@handpickedevent.com</a>}!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If that doesn't already peak your interest, then just check out some of the inspiration behind the event above. I can not wait (oh yes I'll be there too, no I'm not engaged) to surround myself with pretty things, yummy food, good music, and fabulous local businesses. Even if you're not engaged it will be a fabulous night with your girls! For $20 you get to eat, drink, dance, mingle, and do something different! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway here is the <b><i>extra fun part...</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am <b><u>GIVING AWAY</u></b> a pair of tickets! Valued at $40 and a lot of fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The catch? You have to enter over on my <span style="color: #45818e;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog"><span style="color: #45818e;">Facebook page</span></a>.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This giveaway will be </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">open for one week, so that if you don't win you have plenty of time to snag your tickets. I should also point out, that the sooner you buy your tickets the better because you get first dibs on booking the complimentary make-up and hair services at the event (which I am sure will fill up quickly).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can buy your tickets <b><a href="http://handpickedevent.ticketleap.com/handpicked-a-different-kind-of-bridal-event/"><span style="color: #45818e;">HERE</span></a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good luck on the giveaway (enter <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog/photos/a.210269335654365.62523.209746255706673/849351638412795/?type=1&theater"><span style="color: #45818e;">HERE</span></a></b>), hope to see you at the event!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>xoxo,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Hello My Long Lost Lovelies!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has been so long since I've been in my blogging "funk". I've posted here and there but for the past year life has been so crazy! I am finally feeling rejuvenated and ready to start posting regularly. For those of you who follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Facebook</b></span></a>, I've still been quite vocal there sharing different things that I would normally share here. You might have noticed something BIG that happened, I launched my very own online boutique! That was one of the main reasons I have been so quiet here, I was spending all my spare time on getting the launch up and running. The boutique is called b♥lovely and you can check it out and shop it <a href="http://www.shopblovely.com/"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just for my readers I made a exclusive discount for 10% off! Just enter the code ALLBLOG10 at checkout :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I launched in December and it has been great so far!! The response has been awesome. I can't wait to see where this next journey takes me. I'm starting off small but hope to carry more and more as time goes on. I wanted to stop by here and let you all know about it and to let you know that I am giving away 2 $10 credits to the store right now! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Head on over to the stores <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shopblovely"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Facebook page</span></b></a> and enter! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have lots of lovely new items coming our way soon too!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey Lovelies! Do I have something fun for you today! Remember last year when I posted about <a href="http://www.alovelylittleblog.com/2012/10/handpicked-bridal-event-giveaway.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">THIS</span></b></a> amazingly unique and one-of-a-kind bridal event? Well after it got postponed, I have anxiously been awaiting the new date, and it's finally here! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just as I was last year I am so super excited for this event because there is nothing like this for future brides in this area. This event is all about bringing you the best of the best vendors, not filling a ballroom with hundreds of vendors to overwhelm you. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This event is the brain child of the incredibly talented <a href="http://blog.bacidesigner.com/index.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Baci Designer</span></b></a> (aka local wedding guru who's been featured on the like of LaurenConrad.com!). I'll let the team at Baci give you the run down on this lovely little event.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">Join us for a completely unique bridal show experience bringing the Inspirational Wedding Trends we all adore right here to you in the Midwest! We've Handpicked the best vendors in the area and brought them together for one night of Styled Bridal Goodness. Come out and witness this Exclusive Vendor Collection and begin planning your truly fabulous event!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">- Unbelievably Gorgeous and Inspirational Details</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">- Signature Cocktails, Delish Appetizers and a To-die-for Dessert Bar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">- A Packed Dance Floor</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">- Some of the Nicest and Most Talented Local Vendors {You'll wish they were your friends!}</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">- A Great Gift to Take Home with You at the End of the Night!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">- Tuesday, December 3rd 2013</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If that doesn't already peak your interest, then just check out some of the inspiration behind the event above. I can not wait (oh yes I'll be there too, no I'm not engaged) to surround myself with pretty things, yummy food, good music, and fabulous local businesses. Even if you're not engaged it will be a fabulous night with your girls! For $20 you get to eat, drink, dance, mingle, and do something different! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh also there is talk of a smore's bar, I mean a SMORE'S BAR?! You'll know where to find me all night ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway here is the <b><i>extra fun part...</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The catch? You have to enter over on my <span style="color: #45818e;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog"><span style="color: #45818e;">Facebook page</span></a>.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This giveaway will be </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">open for one week, so that if you don't win you have plenty of time to snag your tickets. I should also point out, that the sooner you buy your tickets the better because you get first dibs on booking the complimentary make-up and hair services at the event (which I am sure will fill up quickly).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can buy your tickets <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/handpicked-a-different-kind-of-bridal-event-december-3-2013-tickets-8878733531"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good luck on the giveaway (enter <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=729911227023504&set=a.210269335654365.62523.209746255706673&type=1&theater&notif_t=photo_comment"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>), hope to see you at the event!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had the awesome opportunity to review the new<a href="http://www.ponds.com/product/detail/431622/luminous-finish-bb-cream"> <span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Ponds BB+</b></span></a> Cream via Influenster. I was so happy to have been selected and even happier that I was also given 4 full size Ponds BB+ creams to giveaway or share with whomever I chose! I gave one to my good friend Kaylee because she was already using another brand BB cream in her routine and I wanted to hear her take on it, but I saved the remaining 3 to giveaway to my always lovely readers! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was doubtful that I would actually like this BB cream, only because I have tried probably close to 10 other BB creams (from bargain drugstore brands to high end) and have almost always been disappointed. Needless to say BB creams just aren't usually for me, they seem to say they offer coverage but they never cover even the smallest of flaws. Anyway I went in skeptical and can honestly say this BB cream made me a believer! Hands down THE BEST BB cream I have ever tried. My friend Kaylee also loved this BB+ cream and actually made the switch from her other brand!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I like most about this BB+ cream is that it's non-comedognic and hypo-allergenic, which means it wont clog your pores and break you out. Always a plus whether you have sensitive skin like me, or not. My second favorite thing was that it was created with Tone Perfecting Complex, which targets the source of dark spots and begins to visibly fade them over time, as well as hide them after application. Now I cant speak for the over time part because that is with regular use over two weeks and I have been using this when I don't feel like using full foundation (only about once or twice a week). But I can speak for concealing them and fading them when its on! That might seem like a given but this was the first BB cream that I felt actually covered imperfections as it claimed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course watch my review to get my full thoughts, some hair in the eye action, and typical Lyndsey-isms. Then enter below to win one of THREE full size Ponds BB+ Creams I have up for grabs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've missed you so! I am SO GLAD to finally be done moving, have internet, and be winding down with my CRAZY summer weddings schedule. I have been so busy the past honestly like 6 months, its unreal. I can't wait to get back into a routine! Let me catch you up quickly on some recent happenings, and tomorrow I have a new post for you with a GIVEAWAY! I know how you love those!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Went to Columbus this weekend for a wedding and also got to spend time with my brother and sister in law, who came from Florida for it as well. We celebrated mine and my brothers birthdays together. On Saturday night we went to a place called Lemongrass in The Short North and it was so good! Definitely recommend going if you're ever in Columbus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have any of you lovelies been to this new chain called <a href="http://www.mypiada.com/"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Piada</b></span></a>?! OMG AMAZING! Think Chipotle but with pasta! They also have killer salads too! Me and the boy went to the one near Belden Village mall but they have a few locations. Totally worth making a drive to try out! We both got the pasta bowl with pesto sauce and veggies (and meat for the bf of course).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a little product shout-out, I LOVE (like head over heels, serious relationship, he's the one) with this foundation from Almay. You all know how much I love Almay overall but this foundation is the best foundation EVER! It has smart shade technology (which means it comes in only a few shades and matches your skin tone), aka basically foolproof. No more lines where your foundation ends and your skin begins! It's incredibly lightweight but covers beautifully, it's sensitive enough it won't break you out, it's affordable, should I stop? I could go on forever! I love the way it makes my skin look too! Seriously pick this up ASAP! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you lovelies have been wonderful and lovely, and your summer has been beautiful! Stay tuned for a fun giveaway tomorrow and another FB only giveaway after that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ladies (well and gentlemen), I have some great news to share with you! <a href="http://clvr.li/143WYQC"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Hanes</b></span></a> recently launched a brand spanking new line of under-lovelies and a fun, cheeky (yes pun intended) campaign to go along with it, <a href="http://clvr.li/143WYQC"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Hanes Undercover Color</b></span></a>. My #undercovercolor is <span style="color: #990000;"><b>RED</b></span>, because I adore red! It makes me feel powerful (kicking butt at the gym), sexy (sexy is just as much for me as it his for the bf), and all around confident. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was thrilled to get an awesome care package from Hanes for this campaign to try out some of their newest items. I've always been a big fan of Hanes because they are an incredibly affordable and dependable brand, but I was super impressed when I got my care package because they totally stepped up their game! The colors, prints, and patterns were fun and vibrant, who wouldn't feel powerful and sexy with some bold color on their side?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was also loving their new Live.Love.Color tees, they are so comfy and the fit is amazing. I am planning on snatching up some of their v-neck styles next. If you need some nice quality tees that wont break the bank, try these! They come in great colors too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm loving Hanes right now, and will definitely be stocking up on some more Bandini bras ASAP! Find out your Under Cover Color <a href="http://clvr.li/143WYQC"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>, share it, and wear it!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has been too long! I have SO MUCH going on, that it has been really hard to keep up. I hope you all follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog?ref=br_tf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Facebook</b></span></a> because while I might not be sitting down and blogging here as often as I'd like right now, I am always sharing pictures, deals, and happenings there! But I finally have time to do some catching up here too, so I'll fill you all in! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides working, staying fit, the 8 (yes 8!!) weddings I have from June to September, I'm also working on a BIG surprise project (that will be revealed by October 1, stay tuned), and am MOVING out on my own for the very first time! Moving out is a lot of work, and I have a lot of nerves about it! Any Advice?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some outfits I've worn recently, three weddings and the jumpsuit out to see The Lion King at Playhouse Square on date night.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Top Left:</b> Michael by Michael Kors dress I scored for $40 instead of $200. LOVE this dress! The sleeves are actually full length but I cuffed them under a bit here. The fabric is a nice thicker fabric, and it has a gold exposed zipper up the back. The shoes are Zara.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Top Right:</b> Urban Outfitters dress I got back in February in NYC. I felt like "The Girl On Fire" in this dress! And it was nice and breezy thankfully since it was HOTT out this day. The shoes are from LuLu's.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bottom Left:</b> This was one of my more casual weddings so I wore one of my favorite Loft dresses (few years old) because its perfect to dress up or down! Clutch from some random boutique in Columbus, and Jessica Simpson shoes from like 2007 or something crazy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Was flipping through my Akron Life magazine and flipped when I saw MY BLOG was voted as one of the best blogs!! It was SO COOL to see my blog's name in print! Thank you to whoever voted for me, it meant so much!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Had a great time of July 4 with some friends (and the boy) at Blossom for The Cleveland Orchestra Concert. We packed yummy food, drank, laid out a blanket, listened to good music, kept good company, and saw fireworks. Can't wait to make it to another show this summer!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you heard of Gym Pact? It's a great new app that rewards you for hitting the gym, and helps you get your butt there when you're feeling lazy! You make a pact every week, and place a bet (mine is $5) to you'll lose for each incomplete workout and the end of your week. I'm now on my second week and have already earned $4 (you can earn more if you set your pact for more workouts, mine is set at 4 a week right now). It may not seem like a lot of money but at almost $10 a month it practically pays for my Birchbox! And this week it successfully got me to the gym TWICE when I REALLY wasn't feeling it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am giving away this awesome set of a Sally Hansen's Gel Strips Kit (comes with one pack of gel strips) and a refill Gel Strips pack on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog?ref=br_tf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Facebook</b></span></a> page RIGHT NOW! Valued at $45 this is a great giveaway! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog?ref=br_tf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>GO ENTER NOW</b></span></a>, and Good Luck!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working on packing and purging for the move, and condensed my outerwear down to this rack. Got my love for a great coat from my mom, totally makes an outfit.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Had the awesome opportunity to try out Pond's new BB cream, and was REALLY pleasantly surprised! I'm not the biggest fan of BB and CC creams (they are too sticky), but this one I honestly really love! I am filming my review tomorrow and uploading it this week, a well as GIVING AWAY 3 BB creams to you lovelies! Stay tuned to the blog and my Facebook page this week to get yourself's one of these!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's all for this week! Hope you lovelies are having a great week! Be sure to stay tuned to the blog for the Pond's giveaway, a post about the best necklace you'll ever buy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might remember last summer when I hosted my first ever Stella + Dot trunk show (that post <a href="http://www.alovelylittleblog.com/2012/09/stella-dot-doughnut-brunch.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>) in celebration for my birthday. I have become a <b><i>huge fan </i></b>of the Stella + Dot brand since, and have been dying to plan another trunk show for my birthday again this year. Of course I already have a wish list started and they are launching their fall line soon too!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Side Note</b>: It's also great to host a trunk party for your birthday because you get to have a party where your friends buy themselves pretty things, and in return earn you more rewards to spend!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Not only are they super chic and trendy but they make traveling with jewelry a cinch! No more tangled necklaces and missing earrings.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All this being said I am so very excited to work with my personal Stella + Dot stylist <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/sites/JCaccamo"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Jennifer Caccamo</b></span></a> to offer a great giveaway for you lovelies! When S&D launched their summer line I was immediately smitten with the new <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/jewelry/bracelets/gilded-arrow-bangle"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Gilded Arrow Bangle</b></span></a>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've seen this style of bangle quite a few places but none seemed to deliver the look as elegantly as S&D did. Others were cheap looking, or full of rhinestones, this one is just so perfect in every way! It's a great stacking piece (and adjustable too), or even perfectly understated to wear alone. I've worn this bangle a lot since I got it a few months back and every single time I wear it I get compliments on it. Another thing I love about S&D is that even a lower priced item like this could pass for a $200 bangle, it looks <i><b>so high end</b></i>!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right now the have an <i><b>amazing promo</b></i> that for every $50 spent in June you earn $25 to spend in July! Not to mention for anyone who places and order before June 30 (<a href="http://www.stelladot.com/sites/JCaccamo"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>through Jennifer's site</b></span></a>) you get an extra entry to win the Gilded Arrow Cuff. It's a win-win!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog?fref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>LIKE A Lovely Little Blog on Facebook</b></span></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stella-Dot-Independent-Stylist-Jennifer-Caccamo/273850736037999?fref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>LIKE Jennifer's Stella & Dot Stylist Facebook</b></span></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Leave a comment on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stella-Dot-Independent-Stylist-Jennifer-Caccamo/273850736037999?fref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Jennifer's Stella & Dot Facebook page</b></span></a> saying I sent you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you place an order by June 30th, through Jennifer's shop <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/sites/JCaccamo"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a> you'll get a second entry. Please email me at alovelylittleblog@gmail.com after your order has been placed with the name the order was placed under. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best of luck lovelies!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As time has gone on in the past few years, I have really and truly discovered an intense love for knowledge on beauty and skin-care. I love learning the why's and how's of products, skin care issues, and solutions. Seriously I could sit for hours and listen to skin care issues, the causes, the remedies, and even better the science behind all of it. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That being said, I am so glad that I have taken a liking to all this knowledge at the <i><b>most critical time in my beauty routine</b></i>. It, of course goes without being said that <i>the 20's are the most important years for your skin</i>. <b>How you treat and care for your skin now will decide how your skin will look and age in the next 10, 20, or 30 years.</b> So that sunscreen you didn't apply, will show in the sun and age spots that start to show in your 30's when the skin becomes thinner.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You should know by now that daily sun protection and moisturizer are a must, <i>no exceptions</i>. But what I've found is that most of my girlfriends my age (and older) don't know, is how extremely important your 20's are for your eyes. I can't tell you how many women I know who think if they don't have any wrinkles around the eyes, then there is no need for preventive measures. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me quote the creator of my favorite all time skin-care line Mario Badescu <b>“Every man or woman over the age of twenty-one should apply an eye cream in the morning and in the evening, as part of the daily routine. There are no exceptions.” </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The skin around your eyes is some of the thinnest, and most delicate on your body (roughly only about a third in thickness compared to the other skin on your face). It also has less water and oil glands, causing it to dry faster and creating lines and wrinkles. The drier the skin around your eyes becomes the worse wrinkles look, and the deeper they become. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While your daily moisturizer might be helpful temporarily, it is most likely not rich enough. The earlier you start applying eye creams, the less wrinkles you'll notice later on down the road. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>If you're under 25</b>, Mario Badescu recommends a gel based treatment that will keep the area moisturized, and can also be chilled to treat puffiness after long nights out. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Getting to work with some of the loveliest companies on the internet is such an honor for me. I was thrilled back in November when I had the chance to review the online lingerie boutique <a href="http://www.adoreme.com/?referral=40466"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Adore Me</b></span></a> and quickly became smitten their site (you can check that review and video out <a href="http://www.alovelylittleblog.com/2012/09/adore-me-vlog-review.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>). Not only do they offer stunning, high-quality pieces, but they are extremely affordable and totally unique too (aka if you're gifting for a bachlorette you'll feel like a gift giver superstar when your box doesn't say Victoria's Secret)! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When <a href="http://www.adoreme.com/?referral=40466"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Adore Me</b></span></a> contacted me again in the hopes of another review, I jumped at the chance. I had actually purchased a handful of new pieces since my review in November, and have really fallen in love with the brand since. When they contacted me I knew exactly what set was next on my list, and quickly snagged the gorgeous Edwina set <a href="http://www.adoreme.com/store/bras-and-panties/edwina.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I was with my first Adore Me set (and the multiple items I have purchased myself since then) I was so incredibly impressed with the quality of the products. I have to admit every time I place an order on Adore Me the price always throws me, and I half expect to be let down. But I have yet to be disappointed. The fabrics are rich, lush, and delicate and the tiny details are always executed flawlessly.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would 100% recommend <a href="http://www.adoreme.com/?referral=40466"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Adore Me</b></span> </a>to any friend. It's the perfect site to grab something special for you (and your significant other), to get something sexy for a girlfriend, for a bachlorette gift, or just because! A few months back myself and few girlfriends actually all threw in funds and surprised a bachlorette friend of ours with a loaded gift card to Adore Me. She was so thrilled to go crazy on the site and pick out all her favorite styles. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I really love about <a href="http://www.adoreme.com/?referral=40466"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Adore Me</b></span></a> is that unlike other "showroom" style sites, you can either "pay as you go" or you can become a VIP member and never pay more than $39.95 for any style (did I mention all items come with their set counterpart, built into the price?), get your 6th set free, free shipping + exchanges, and so much more!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the variety of styles on Adore Me as well, everything from satin robes, to corsets, to sexy lingerie, to comfy bras and panties, even to swimwear! Below are some of my favorite wish list items. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As always I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback! I'm off to shop right now! All these pretty things are calling my name!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you read my blog on the regular you know I have a huge love affair with my favorite lovely little local boutique, Noto (check out a post dedicated totally to Noto <a href="http://www.alovelylittleblog.com/2011/04/lovely-little-local.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>). Besides the sweetest boutique owner in the whole wide world, and the most wonderfully curated collection of clothing and accessories, I also have a soft spot for Noto because they know how to throw one heck of a party. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Noto's events never disappoint my high expectations for events. With my slight need for order and organization and after working with one of the best event planners in Cleveland, I am not ashamed to say there aren't many events in the area that manage to impress. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always have a great time with Noto in charge, the atmosphere is magical, the food is delicious, the drinks are themed (and included with ticket), the music is on point, and of course the fashion is fantastic! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway tickets are now on sale for this years amazing show! You can buy tickets <a href="http://www.ZelioNoto.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This will be the second year Noto is doing a Designers Challenger where local fashion designers send their own personal creations down the runway and the crowd votes using text, or iPad voting stations to name the winner LIVE at the end of the show. Think Project Runway LIVE!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For $25 you couldn't ask for a better ladies night. So head on over and <a href="http://www.ZelioNoto.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>grab your tickets quick</b></span></a>! This event is major in Akron and tickets don't last too long.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUT if you're feeling lucky I have great news, I am giving away one pair of tickets to the show over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog?fref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>my Facebook page</b></span></a>! Winner will be drawn and notified Monday so enter now <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ALovelyLittleBlog?fref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two weeks back I had the amazing experience of working with Goodwill of Greater Cleveland in their Good Style Fashion Show. Myself and other local bloggers were given Goodwill gift certificates and asked to shop and style 6-10 outfits from Goodwill clothing and accessories. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will admit I was a bit overwhelmed at first. Shopping at Goodwill for yourself requires time, patience, and imagination, but shopping for other people at Goodwill was a whole new ball park! While I did personally know all of my models and had a pretty good idea of their sizing and body types, it was still difficult to decide if something would ultimately fit or not. I also found it challenging to decide what to pass on and what to buy. Until I found a few of my key pieces to build outfits around I just snatched anything up that I thought was a really great find. Because it's not like I could go back for an item if I decided I wanted it. It was so fun though to hunt through all the racks and treasure hunt, and I found some KILLER items!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I included the look titles below and details on the pieces I scored at Goodwill. Oh and I had the extra fun aspect of opening the show, AND getting this years theme song and the perfect song to use for this show Thrift Shop by Macklemore with Ryan Lewis. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So go ahead and press play as you check out my collection below.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loft Shorts- $5.50, Reversible Cardigan- $5.50, New Sunglasses - $1 = $12</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this amazing reversible sweater on my very first Goodwill trip for the show. It has this great waterfall style front lapel and can be worn black or brown. I knew I had to have it! I also found these great statement printed shorts originally from Loft and fell in love with them. This outfit it totally something I would wear to go to the winery with my girls in the summer. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This basic black body-con dress with three quarter sleeves was one of the pieces I was torn on getting. I knew it was in great condition, and was a great find but was worried it might have been too basic. I am so glad I ended up going for it because it was the perfect blank canvas for this military inspired look. Paired with this great army green cropped jacket, chunky distressed belt, and a simple clutch the look was one of my favorites. So simple yet stylish. I would wear this for anything from running errands to a casual date night.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I loved this look because it is so on trend for men in my age group right now. Teetering on the edge of hipster but still keeping it real. I was really into army green when I was shopping so I was sold on this button up shirt. The brown leather watch and scarf that matched the cardigan made it all come together. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I LOVED this look so much. This to me is just perfection. I love when girls wear these boyfriend military inspired pants, they always look so great and stylish but totally effortless. I scored this pair practically new from NY&CO originally and completed it with this amazing white basic tank (seriously this tank might be my favorite piece I purchased. The fabric and quality of it is just amazing), a denim vest, and Keds. I think if I were styling this look in real life I would prefer it with some sandals or flats, but since these new Keds worked and were from Goodwill I used them. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though I wasn't going to be walking in the show, I wanted one of the looks to be totally me. When I spotted this black high waisted tube skirt I knew I had to have it. It didn't have the tags still but I could tell it was brand new. I also found this cropped top originally from Cache and loved the feel of it. I paired it with a new Cache belt that had gold and white details. Later I googled the skirt brand and found it was a great brand that typically sells at Nordstom and Neiman Marcus, total score!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This look was really fun because it was inspired by the working entrepreneur woman. I did a classic red pencil skirt, since red demands power and attention but then played it down with a sweet and relaxing printed cardigan, finished with a skinny belt at her waist and of course a great structured bag.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh how I wish I had a picture of the back of this dress (I have made a mental note to take more detail pictures next year if I have the honor of participating again). This lovely lady is my best friend Kae who is one of the thinnest girls I know. She is just so very petite, and I knew from experience of shopping with her that she has serious trouble finding things to fit her. I was determined to find something great for her, and after all my Goodwill trips I was becoming discouraged when the options in her size were very limited. I ended up putting together an outfit that "would do" but that I didn't love for her. On my last shopping trip I decided to stop by the $1 rack on my way to cash out. Most of the items on the rack were damaged or stained but for whatever reason this killer LBD was in perfect condition and $1. The size was perfect and the back was low cut with a beautiful pleated ruffle down the lower half. Not to mention Nicole Miller is a great brand normally found at Saks Fifth! This was hands down the best find and steal. And Kae now has a LBD that seems as if it was made for her. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had such a fantastic time, as did all my family and friends who came out to support me. They all raved about the event from start to finish. It was put together and executed flawlessly. I loved seeing all my other lovely blogger girls and their wonderful collections! You can check out all the pictures from the event <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.545152258857326.1073741828.189368747769014&type=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>, and LIKE Goodwill while you're at it! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Things were so crazy on the day of the show I failed big time when it came to taking pictures. I should have taken a ton more, especially of the details and accessories. There is always next time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've already arranged my next trip to Goodwill with my friend to shop for her, and for me too of course. Not to mention they have some of the best home goods items too! I tried to stay on track when I was shopping for my collection and not linger too long in the housewares so I am excited to get back and really pick through the treasures there!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so honored and thrilled that Goodwill asked me to participate. So grateful to have had amazing support there and lucky to have such beautiful and generous friends to volunteer thier time to the show. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the wonderful BLOG BIRTHDAY celebration continues!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thrilled to be working with yet another one of my top 5 favorite companies Prtty Peaushun! I had the honor of working with <a href="http://www.prttypeaushun.com/#"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Prtty Peaushun</b></span></a> last year for my blog birthday, you can read that post <a href="http://www.alovelylittleblog.com/2012/04/lovely-little-obsession-giveaway.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>. As a beauty blogger I am very fortunate and lucky to receive a lot of wonderful products for my consideration. However many times after I trying them and reviewing them, they sit on a shelf or lay in a bin and I don't touch them again. So when I do discover a product that I find myself reaching for over and over again I can't help but tell you lovelies about it. THIS is one of those products. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After my initial review last year, I found myself using this product on a daily basis. I really LOVE this product! I use it for its main purpose as a body lotion of course, but I also use it to add shine and dimension to my hair, highlight on my face, and I just learned recently that its a natural insect repellent. Goodbye foul smelling and sticky insect spray, Prtty Peaushun puts them to shame. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"To give you a bit of background, Prtty Peaushun is fabulous for women of all shades, all shapes, and all ages. The visual effect of PP is lengthening and slimming and it creates a subtle glow... think <i>glimmer</i>, <b>not glitter</b>. Imperfections are diffused and uneven tones are softened."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Hand crafted organic plant extracts lift, tighten, and firm the skin giving a lightly pulled in feeling and helps <b>diminish</b>the appearance of <b>cellulite</b>, <b>stretch marks</b>, and <b>varicose veins</b>, as well as minimizing bruising and sore muscles.The formula is natural with 92% raw ingredients and fragrance free. Grapefruit gives it a light citrus scent."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So excited to still be celebrating my TWO YEAR blog birthday with yet another one of my handpicked favorite brands! This time with the brand<b> One Love Organics</b>, who I had the <b><i>honor </i></b>of working with last year, read that post <a href="http://www.alovelylittleblog.com/2012/04/lovely-little-obsession.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A year ago I had the opportunity to review a handful of products from the One Love Organics line, and I was <b><i>SO, SO </i></b>impressed. Not only are they an organic company (which my skin just adores), but they also have such a wonderful spirit, philosophy, ingredients, and all around lovely brand. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I fell hard for all the products they sent me a year ago, and have since fallen for more products I have bought on my own, but I must admit I am <i><b>completely smitten</b></i> with one specific product. I really don't know how I lived before it and how I could live without it now. Enter the <b><a href="https://oneloveorganics.com/shop/skin-savior-multi-balm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Skin Savior Waterless Beauty Balm</span></a></b>, and it is just that a skin <b><i>savior</i></b><i>! </i>I literally use this product every single day for so many different things. The most wonderful thing about the skin savior is that it really doesn't have one specific use, it can be used for anything and almost everything you could imagine. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're still not sold on the line do yourself a favor and snag one of those <a href="https://oneloveorganics.com/shop/sample-pack"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>SAMPLE PACKS</b></span></a> from One Love Organics that include single use maples of the whole line for only $5 and FREE SHIPPING! Before you know it you'll wonder how you ever lived before this brand.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Including; <a href="https://oneloveorganics.com/shop/skin-savior-multi-balm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">3.5 oz Skin Savior Waterless Beauty Balm</span></a>, <a href="https://oneloveorganics.com/shop/organic,%20scrub,%20exfoliator,%20pineapple%20enzymes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">0.5 oz Brand New Day Scrub + Mask</span></a>, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As usual life has been just CRAZY! Outside of work, blogging, and working out, I have also been working on a Fashion Show I was asked to be apart of, organizing some great giveaways for you lovelies to celebrate my blog birthday, working on a MAJOR project that I can't wait to share with all of you, prepping to do the makeup for a friends wedding, helping another friend with some planning of hers, getting ready for vacation in two weeks, and all around kinda going crazy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today my blog is TWO! I can not believe it has already been two years, while at the same time I can hardly remember a time before I blogged. It has been hands down one of the greatest things I have ever done! I love blogging, sharing my passion for beauty with all of you, meeting new friends, hearing from all of you about products you love, and all the lovely little things in between. It has allowed me to start on a major dream and venture in my life that wouldn't have been possible without all of you! I can't wait to share that dream with all of you, but until then I have an AMAZING giveaway for you today to celebrate the big number 2!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So when I started really getting into beauty products I would blindly walk into the store, pick out my products, and not even think twice about coupons and sales. Around that same time I also started noticing my funds getting lower and lower. Beauty products are definitely not cheap, even the drugstore brands can run you $40 plus dollars for a good face cream or treatment. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then one day about two years ago I saw a friend of mine on Facebook post a photo of her extreme coupon-ing haul. I had of course seen the shows and marveled at the time and dedication these people put into coupon-ing (but honestly I don't have that kind of time) and I really had no interest in 20 bottles of yellow mustard or 50 rolls of toilet paper. However when my friend posted her picture it had beauty products in it; body lotions, shampoos, and conditioners that I knew weren't cheap, yet for her were practically free. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I of course turned to my close and crazy smart friend, Google. I started googling away and stumbled across a little gem called <a href="http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Nouveau Cheap</b></span></a>. Meet G, the lovely lady behind Nouveau Cheap who blogs about beauty products, <i>and even more importantly</i> <i><b>how to </b></i><b><i>save on beauty products</i></b>. Every week she pulls together a crazy detailed list of all the drugstore beauty sales from CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid (and of course any honorable mentions from Target, Ulta, and Sephora). She links coupons and practically lays out the lovely little map for you to find your beauty treasure. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now I practically refuse to pay full price for a beauty product (especially from the drugstore). My bank account is happy, my inner beauty addict is over-the-moon, and my helmer cabinet is quickly becoming cramped. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the method to my madness:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is very hard to not run out immediately and snatch up the newest mascara you just saw a commercial for, or lip balm you just saw in Allure (and sometimes it's downright impossible, that's ok) but if it is something you can hold off having for a week put it on your "try" list. I started one in the Notes app on my phone, but you can start one wherever is convenient for you. Whenever I am browsing online, reading a magazine, or hear a friend raving about a product that I want to try I just add it to my list of products I want to pick up. I started small but as time went on and my list began to grow I eventually organized alphabetically by brand (this definitely helps when you're researching whats on sale).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember to delete products when you get them to keep your list organized and up-to-date. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have actually done this for years. I was so sick of my personal email always getting 30-100 newsletter emails a day that only interested me 20% of the time. However that 20% of the time can be something MAJOR and you don't want to simply unsubscribe to them and miss a great sale. I started an email that gets all those newsletters (if you have a mac I highly recommend iMail so you can access all your accounts at the same time). Make it a point to sign up for ANY newsletter of brands you enjoy. Almost every single brand out there has a newsletter that will send you special promotions, private friends and family sales, etc. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I go through this email account usually once or twice a day and see if there is anything good.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outside of the brands themselves I recommend signing up for <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/short/3L7zV"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HauteLook</b></span></a> and <a href="http://myhabit.com/ref=qd_mr_per_l?refcust=TYGQBCYRBNPPBVLKGV2Q6XGJUM"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>MyHabit</b></span></a> emails because they frequently have some killer beauty sales. I also get a lot of great coupons from Target newsletters, and also get their coupon texts which allow me to just show my phone to the cashier at the store.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not so much about saving money but another good newsletter to sign up for is <a href="http://www.allyou.com/coupons-deals/daily-free-samples-00411000069695//?xid=freesamples-031913"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>All You Daily Free Sample</b></span></a>, a lot of times its a great little beauty freebie!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pull out those coupons from magazines, you get at the register when you cash out, on free samples you get in the mail, and store them in an envelope you keep in your car (so you have them handy when you're out). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It definitely pays to follow your favorite brands on social networks because a lot of time they run special fan only promo codes and pre-sales even before sending out a newsletter about it. A nice feature that Facebook recently put into effect was a pages feed. You can find it on the left hand side of your page under PAGES, clicking on it will show you a news feed but only for the pages you like. I also check this once a day.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make note of what brands are on sale, and what items from your "try" list you can pick up for a bargain this week. G from Nouveau usually has some great coupon links, and lots of times you can double up. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For example this week I had a $2 off Simple Skincare item (manufacturer coupon), $1 off Simple Skincare from Target, AND Simple was on sale this week at Target so I scored a pack of Simple Face wipes for a crazy $2 instead of almost $8!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So those are my tried and true tricks of the trade. This little method took a while to nail down, but it works really nicely for me. I would say I only ever buy full price from drugstore 1% of the time. Higher end brands get a bit trickier but you can definitely score some great deals on them as well. Thats where those newsletters come into play. Look out for friends and family sales not only from the brands but also from Ulta and Sephora (they only run them a few times a year).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you lovelies enjoyed this post! I really enjoyed sharing the money saving knowledge with all of you, it has saved me so much money <i><b>and</b></i> allowed me to buy more! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good luck on your beauty coupon-ing adventures, and of course let me know how it goes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week was pretty boring for me. Just lots of working out, working, and things like that. I am SO READY for winter to be over. I have so much more energy when it's nice outside. I hope you lovelies had a fun and exciting week however! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember those ASOS heels I wanted last week? I ended up missing out on them, but ended up scoring this pair from Zara instead. I actually think I might like this pair better. Classier, don't you think? Never owned a Zara heel before though so I'm nervous if they'll be comfortable. Any of you lovelies have experience with Zara heels?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Was thrilled when I got my Ulta rewards this week and I hit a 10 reward level! So I got to pick this amazing hair kit from Living Proof from level 6 (worth $38) and a great new round brush (worth $25) from level 4! I am so excited about this recovery regimen from Living Proof because I suffer from the worst split ends, and nothing ever seems to work. You use one of these little tubes once a week for 4 weeks. I did my first dose on Monday and already see a difference! I can't wait to do a full review when I finish the treatment! Have any of you lovelies used anything like this?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're interested in doing a treatment like this but can't swing the $40, I came across <a href="http://www.target.com/p/clear-damage-color-repair-7-day-intensive-treatment-tubes-3-5-oz/-/A-14382305"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>this 7 day kit from Clear</b></span></a> that's more affordable. If you decide to pick it up, let me know what you think!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also just got home from my first ever Arbonne party today. It was really interesting and even though I was a bit skeptical at first I was really pleasantly surprised. I actually even booked my own! Which is saying a lot since I've been to many at-home parties and rarely book my own. I've heard quite the bit of buzz around the brand for a while now so I am excited to try it and learn more about it. Have any of you lovelies ever been to one before? Own and love and products? I'd love to hear your favorites!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you lovelies have a great week!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Oh please excuse the awful cuticle on my middle finger here! A sweet little Valentines Mani by Lynn at New Awakening's of course! She is THE BEST! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Any of you lovelies watch Girls on HBO out there? That's my BEST FRIEND Lindsay at the table on the right as an extra! Pretty cool huh? Oh and even cooler than that? She's making an album (she's crazy talented) and started a Kickstarter to help with the funds. For as little as $5 you can get yourself a copy of her EP when it releases (seriously do it, she's going to be famous). Go <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1093910075/rainbows-ep"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>HERE</b></span></a> to support her Kickstarter! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other news I signed up for my YMCA classes last week (kickboxing was full, which I was really bummed about), and joined Planet Fitness. I'll be hitting the gym twice a week, and the YMCA on Tuesdays for Spinning (in place of Kickboxing), and Zumba on Wednesdays. Can't wait for it to be summer and warm!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you all had a wonderful few weeks while I have been laying low! It's been a while since I stopped in to do a little loves so we have some filling in to do! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> One of my recent #maskmondays I used this new Yes To Carrots mask c/o Bloom.com and this new Organix Moroccan Oil hair mask I picked up at Ulta. Loved the face mask but the hair mask was so-so, it felt like a regular conditioner to me. Next time I will leave it in longer. Of course you lovelies are always invited to join me on Mondays! I love to know what your using so Facebbok me, Tweet me, or Instagram me using the hashtag <b>#maskmonday</b>. See you tomorrow!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I shared this photo this week on my Facebook page that has been making its way around the internet. Our favorite leading lady Barbie without make-up and flash lashes, and do I even see braces (?), or maybe her teeth just aren't whitened. Either way I just love the idea of showing this image because so many of girls in my generation grew up with Barbie as our image of beautiful, but no one even thought about what Barbie looked like before she was all dolled up. It just puts into perspective, that all of us, yes even BARBIE has her flaws. Of course I think she is beautiful either way, I mean come on that skin, those eyes!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Over last weekend I went to NYC for a quick little trip for my dear best friend, Kae's birthday. We ate, drank, shopped, and had a great time over-all! Check out <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25968884&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>this to-die-for dress</b></span></a> I picked up at Urban Outfitters. Valentines Day dinner? Definitely for one of my 7 weddings I have this summer! I will absolutely post pics of me wearing it and styled later.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AND <a href="http://www.declarationboutique.com/products/deux-lux-train-case"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>THIS is the killer train case</b></span></a> I use to keep my everyday make-up in. <b>I swear by this thing!</b> If you are a beauty junkie, or tend to travel with a fair amount of make-up you need this case! The pockets for brushes is so great, and its roomy enough to usually toss in a few hair products and other toiletries you might need while traveling. </span></div>
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alovelylittlebloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181714063862571883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022577136642343819.post-70331136880286577582013-01-29T01:46:00.002-05:002013-01-29T01:46:30.594-05:00clarisonic review + tips vlog<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know I pulled the disappearing act on you once again but I really think I'm back on the bandwagon for good this time. It really took me some time to get out of the holiday slacking mode, plus this winter weather has got me feeling extra lazy! But I have been filming new VLOGS to share, like this one that I have wanted to film for a while now!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been asked SO MANY times about my Clarisonic MIA, what I think of it, what tips and pointers I have for it, etc. I like filming videos for things like this because I feel like they are more honest than a typical written post. I REALLY adore my Clarisonic and I can honestly say it completely changed my skin. It is a staple in my routine and I don't know how I lived without it before (unhappily I guess). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a few minutes to watch my review, and find out why I love my MIA so much (I cancelled my dermatologist appointment and have no reason to go anymore), some tips on brush heads, as well as my cleansers I use with my MIA!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay tuned this week for another video with my HIGHLY REQUESTED makeup + beauty collection and storage! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you all had wonderful holidays! I have enjoyed my little blogging break and spending time with family and friends. I can't wait to fill you all in on some of the wonderful things coming this year! I have lots of fun new posts coming up including a new beauty love list, and of course GIVEAWAYS, so stay tuned!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Got this gorgeous shellac mani from my lovely Lynn at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Awakenings-Salon-And-Spa/176139175794932?fref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>New Awakenings</b></span></a> in Stow. I got this done on the 20th and they STILL look amazing and haven't even chipped! You have got to try shellac, and ask for my girl Lynn (tell her I sent you). The boyfriend had a gig the weekend before Christmas so I put on my band shirt, this stunned skirt from express, some combat boots, and this gold blazer I found in my moms closet. I actually really loved this look, it felt very "rocker chic" of me.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> As you lovelies already know, December 25th is mine and the bf's anniversary so we went out to celebrate on Christmas Eve this year. I got all dolled up in my new Dorothy Perkins dress and Aldo pumps. My hair didn't turn out as planned but I actually still loved it a lot (and so did the bf). I LOVED my dress, but HATED these shoes. I was so bummed at the pure discomfort of these pumps and even though I planned on wearing them for NYE too I ended up getting a new air because I couldn't even stand to wear these for another minute. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Some of my favorite Christmas goodies! Mom surprised me with this gorgeous navy blue MK pea-coat and MK leather gloves. I actually don't own a single short winter coat so I was really excited to get one for my coat collection! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My brother and his wife found this killer KS piano phone case, that I am smitten with. LOVE IT so much! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My best friends and I do a gift exchange every year and one of my bestie's Lindsay got me this beautiful necklace with an Ohio, New York, and heart charm (both her and my other best friend live in NY). I'll snap a picture wearing it so you can see how great it is, and the size! Its from a lovely little company called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BrooklynCharm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Brooklyn Charm</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My brother and his wife also got me a DRESS FORM! This was one of the best gifts because I had been wanting one FOREVER and was totally surprised by it! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I had been wanting this Kate Spade necklace ever since I saw it on Revenge but I resisted during the holidays so I could spend money on others instead, but when my grandmother gave me some holiday cash and insisted I use it for something fun I knew exactly where it was going. I scored a great deal on this through ebay and couldn't love it more! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Was thrilled to get a very generous package from one of my favorite ever skin care lines, Mario Badescu. I LOVE this line and can't wait to film a video talking all about how awesome they are and possibly even a GIVEAWAY too! If you can't wait until then go snatch up some of the goodies at Ulta. You won't be disappointed. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loved my NYE BB Dakota dress I got from 6pm.com! I of course wore my favorite gold jewelry, and back seam tights, and the new shoes I got since the Aldo pair I got originally were too painful. I hit the shoe lottery with this pair I found by <a href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Antonio-Melani-Astrid-Platform-Pumps_301_-1_301_503279134?df=03843727_zi_graphite"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Antonio Melani</b></span></a>. They had a ton of padding in the ball of the foot, were super glitzy for NYE, and on sale! I was hesitant about them being silver, since I was wearing gold but I needed up loving them with the outfit. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Found these adorable studs from Nordstrom and picked up an L and an S of course! They are so sweet and simple I could wear them everyday!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a QUICK and easy giveaway for you! A little while back I had the amazing opportunity to review a pair of glasses from the company <a href="http://Firmoo.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Firmoo.com</b></span></a> and I fell in love with the company and the glasses of course!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was thrilled when Firmoo reached out to me again to run a MAJOR GIVEAWAY for my lovely readers! They have been generous enough to offer up <b>$20 vouchers for 25 readers</b>! Yes you read that right, <b>25 of you are going to WIN</b>! The vouchers expire December 25 so winners will be contacted on December 22, make sure you have your cart ready to go!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a crazy week so my little loves is running a little behind, sorry. I am coming down with a case of holiday-itis! I hope you lovelies all had a wonderful week and are getting excited for the holidays!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday I wore out my new Express skirt. I love the simple design and detail on it, which I wish you could see more of. I guess I was feeling a little bit monotone since I ended up in this ensemble! At least I have the red nails right?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Got a sweet little treat from Jose Eber last week just in time for #MaskMonday. I was super intrigued by <a href="http://shop.joseeberhair.com/collections/treatment/products/jeh6413"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>this tool</b></span></a> that repairs damaged hair. I will definitely let you know my thoughts and if it holds up to its claims! Oh and be on the lookout for a GIVEAWAY with one of these tools worth like $200 ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Got my <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/?raf=1ls8m"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>December Birchbox</b></span></a> last week too! I had been wanting this little Mox balm since I saw them arriving in BB's a few months back so I was glad to finally score one! The "Balm" Hot Mama shadow is so adorable! The RTR credit is $50 of any rental of $125 or more which I won't be using so if any of you lovelies want it let me know and it's all yours!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> My #MaskMonday picks this week were the Lea Journo mask c/o Bloom.com, Freeman Cucumber Peel-Off Mask, and the new Jose Eber Therapy RX tool in conjunction with Rusk Leave-On Treatment. What did you lovelies use?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> My lovely blogger friend and fellow Bloom Beauty Ambassador, Cassie from More Mascara Please came over to use the Megan Miller polish I got in my last Ambassador box (that I can't use due to my shellac) and we put together this Champagne polish and navy glitter due. We definitely aren't manicurists but we liked how it turned out!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a great GIVEAWAY this week from one of my FAVORITE companies, Snoozer Loser NY! You can enter to win this beautiful hand crafted scarf worth $42 below! GO GO GO! Only two days left!</span></div>
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