handpicked bridal event + giveaway II

Lovelies, it's been too long! I've missed you so! 

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!

Photo: Lauren Gabrielle Photography 

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.

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.

Myself, mom, and some friends enjoying the photo booth on the way out. 

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. 

This event is the brain child of the incredibly talented Baci Designer (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.

Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event

- A Bridal Show Meets Styled Shoot Creation by Baci Designer - 

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!

What to Expect:
- Unbelievably Gorgeous and Inspirational Details
- Signature Cocktails, Delish Appetizers and a To-die-for Dessert Bar
- A Packed Dance Floor
- Some of the Nicest and Most Talented Local Vendors {You'll wish they were your friends!}
- Dress Fittings, Eye Demos, and Wedding Hair Consultations
- Q+A with several Wedding Vendors
- A Great Gift to Take Home with You at the End of the Night!

The Details:
- Thursday, June 26th 2014
- Open House Style from 6:30PM until 10:00PM
- Hines Hill -1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

Ticket Information: 
- $20 Advance Purchase Tickets - Purchase Here!
- $25 Tickets at the Door the Day of the Event {Cash + Credit Card Accepted}
- Ticket Purchase Includes Access to Handpicked, Two Drink Tickets, Tasty Bites and a Handpicked Guest Favor
- A portion from each ticket sold will be used to support Brides Across America, a non-profit charity making military bride’s dreams come true by providing them with a free wedding gown.

Participating Vendor Information:
- Check out our Handpicked Vendors Page!
- Interested in being a vendor? Please fill out this form to be considered!

Not currently planning a wedding? You're still totally bound to have a fabulous time!!

Still have questions? Shoot us an email {info@handpickedevent.com}!

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! 

Anyway here is the extra fun part...

I am GIVING AWAY a pair of tickets! Valued at $40 and a lot of fun! 

The catch? You have to enter over on my Facebook page.

This giveaway will be 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).

You can buy your tickets HERE.

Good luck on the giveaway (enter HERE), hope to see you at the event!

xoxo,

b♥lovely

Hello My Long Lost Lovelies!

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 Facebook, 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 HERE!

Just for my readers I made a exclusive discount for 10% off! Just enter the code ALLBLOG10 at checkout :)

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! 

Head on over to the stores Facebook page and enter! 

We have lots of lovely new items coming our way soon too!

xoxo,

handpicked bridal event + giveaway

Hey Lovelies! Do I have something fun for you today! Remember last year when I posted about THIS 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! 

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. 

This event is the brain child of the incredibly talented Baci Designer (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.

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!

What to Expect:

- Unbelievably Gorgeous and Inspirational Details
- Signature Cocktails, Delish Appetizers and a To-die-for Dessert Bar
- A Packed Dance Floor
- Some of the Nicest and Most Talented Local Vendors {You'll wish they were your friends!}
- A Great Gift to Take Home with You at the End of the Night!

The Details:
- Tuesday, December 3rd 2013
- Open House Style from 6:30PM until 10:00PM
- Happy Days Lodge, 500 West Streetsboro Street, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

Ticket Information: 
- $20 Advance Purchase Tickets Available Here
- $25 Tickets at the Door the Day of the Event {Cash + Credit Card Accepted}
- Ticket Purchase Includes Access to Handpicked, Two Drink Tickets, 

Tasty Bites and a Handpicked Guest Favor.

- A portion from each ticket sold will be used to support Brides Across America, a non-profit charity making military bride’s dreams come true by providing them with a free wedding gown.

Vendor Information:
- Check out our Handpicked Vendors Page!

Not currently planning a wedding? You're still totally bound to have a fabulous time!!

Still have questions or interested in being one of our Handpicked Vendors? Shoot us an email {info@handpickedevent.com}!

xoxo
- Amanda, Jami, Ilario, Caitlin, Jennie + Kimberly {The Baci Designer Team}

photo source

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! 

photo source 

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 ;)

Anyway here is the extra fun part...

I am GIVING AWAY a pair of tickets! Valued at $40 and a lot of fun! 

The catch? You have to enter over on my Facebook page.

This giveaway will be 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).

You can buy your tickets HERE.

Good luck on the giveaway (enter HERE), hope to see you at the event!

xoxo,

ponds bb+ review + giveaway

I had the awesome opportunity to review the new Ponds BB+ 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! 

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!

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. 

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!

ENTER TO WIN

One of Three Full Size Ponds BB+ Creams

Valued at $10

To ENTER this giveaway you MUST complete these TWO tasks:

1. LIKE A Lovely Little Blog on Facebook.

2. Leave a blog post comment with shade choice.

*All other tasks are considered EXTRA entries.

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Good Luck Lovelies!

xoxo,

little loves

Hello Lovelies!

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!

 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. 

(ps. a MUST is Northstar Cafe as well.)

 Myself and my friend Tricia at the wedding (who is getting married NEXT weekend!).

Tricia is wearing a recent Express purchase I believe and I, a Jessica Simpson dress from Dillards.

 Me and my gorgeous mother. She is wearing a recent Loft purchase. 

 Myself, my brother, and his wife Lara (who were both in the bridal party). Since I picked up this headband at Ulta I've gotten so many comments on it. Everyone thinks it's my real hair braided, but it's just a headband to hide my bangs that I'm growing out. They have lots of color and braid options, and its so easy to throw on and make it look like you did something really fancy with your hair!

HERE and HERE are options for the headband but I suggest going in store to match your hair perfectly. 

Have any of you lovelies been to this new chain called Piada?! 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).

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! 

I like to apply it with a Beauty Blender sponge with a stippling technique. Let me know what you think!

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!

xoxo,

hanes undercover color

Ladies (well and gentlemen), I have some great news to share with you! Hanes recently launched a brand spanking new line of under-lovelies and a fun, cheeky (yes pun intended) campaign to go along with it, Hanes Undercover Color. My #undercovercolor is RED, 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. 

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?

the Hanes padded bandini and cute printed panties (guaranteed wedgie free) were perfect for working out.

Out of all the products they sent my way (which were all fabulous) I was LOVING the bras. Now without sharing too much info here we all know I am, as some would say "blessed in the chest". Finding a good bra is like a wild goose chase, and finding a good comfy bra to wear while working out, or running errands is even harder than finding your standard under wire type. They sent me these new awesome Bandini bras that can be worn racer back style, one strap, or strapless. I loved the one with padding because it seemed to offer a little more support for working out. I also loved the cut of these bras, as strange as it sounds I loved how the straps look peeking out of a shirt or a dress.

the hands live.love.color tee in a light lime green (come in v-neck too) and the not 
padded pink striped bandini, and super comfy blue striped boy shorts.

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!

I'm loving Hanes right now, and will definitely be stocking up on some more Bandini bras ASAP! Find out your Under Cover Color HERE, share it, and wear it!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective 

and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

xoxo,

little loves

Lovelies!

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 Facebook 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! 

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?

Some outfits I've worn recently, three weddings and the jumpsuit out to see The Lion King at Playhouse Square on date night.

Top Left: 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.

Top Right: 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.

Bottom Left: 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!

Bottom Right: Loft Jumpsuit (recent) and Gianni Bini pumps. LOVE both these items SOOO much! I felt like Sandy from Grease during "You're The One That I Want".

Random little happenings from the past few weeks.

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!

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!

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.

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 Facebook page RIGHT NOW! Valued at $45 this is a great giveaway! GO ENTER NOW, and Good Luck!

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.

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!

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!

xoxo,