lovely little find

With summer quickly approaching most of us can't count the number of weddings, baby showers, graduations, and birthdays we have on two hands. That's why this lovely little find is your one stop shop for all unique and thoughtful gifts (even if some are for yourself). 

Declaration Boutique and Events is a small boutique located in the heart of historic downtown Saint Augustine, run by the lovely little Lara (I had to).

DBE carries everything from the cutest onesies I have ever seen and sweet stuffed creatures, to hipster high-top slippers. Perfect baby shower gifts for moms who long for something different.

You might remember this bag I lusted after from DBE until finally snatching it up. Well my lusting didn't stop there, I have many of their items on my lust list. Jewelry, clutches, neck ties, headbands, hand towels, and cupcake kits are just a few of the items Lara hand picks. Perfect for birthdays, graduations, weddings, or yourself.

Of course my readers can save 10% off their order from Declaration's online store! Just enter promo code HugsandKisses upon checkout! 

Don't let this deal pass you by.

And if you happen to be planning a wedding, shower, or any event then DBE has you covered there too! Lara designs and hand assembles custom invitations, escort cards, menus, programs, and favors. 

Check out more of her portfolio HERE.

Don't forget to enter HugsandKisses when you SHOP!

fashion week cleveland recap

On Saturday night I had the amazing opportunity to attend Cleveland Fashion Week thanks to fellow Akron blogger Sarah from Sarah's Laundry. The night started with hundreds of fashionistas and fashion lovers sipping cocktails and mingling in the Crawford Auto Museum at the Western Reserve Historical Society. 

I was lucky enough to make it backstage just in time to see the founder of Fashion Week Cleveland himself, Donald Shingler announce that the first week in May is now officially Fashion Week Cleveland. An amazing step for fashion in Cleveland!

Fellow Akron bloggers Sarah from Sarah's Laundry and Jessica and Anna from Dresses for Dinner, and myself.

Over all the event was an amazing experience and was filled with beautiful fashions from local designers, my favorites include the scalloped white lace shorts and the sheer black maxi dress. If you have the chance to volunteer or attend fashion week next year don't pass it up. I will be there, will you?

All Photo Credits: Sarah Stannard unless otherwise noted.

little loves

 Loving this hook wall for jewelry, especially this heart key hook.

 I already love pancakes so when I saw these Lemon-Blueberry ones from Pioneer Woman I knew I had to try them immediately!

 How sweet are these Momiji message dolls? 

No bigger than a tennis ball, each has a special message inside.

 Picked up "smooth sailing" and "absolutely shore" this week from Essie's new line. Used "absolutely shore" for newsprint nails via Jessica from Dresses for Dinner.

Anthropologie's wedding line BHLDN launched their wedding decor collection this week. Everything from beautiful linens, vases, favors, to gifts. Every piece is unique and bohemian. 

I mentioned earlier that I am trying to do outfit posts, but until then check out my Chictopia!

lovely little obsession

If you have yet to hear about Mod Cloth consider yourself saved! This website has the greatest collection of dresses you will find anywhere on the internet. Everything from bohemian, punk, preppy, pin-up, to chic. Let's go over the amazing aspects of this website:

-Read unbiased reviews of your item from other buyers.

-Mod Cloth offers FREE return shipping if your item doesn't work out for you.

(THAT IS A BIG DEAL!)

-"Be the Buyer" program that allows you to vote on items the website should carry or not.

-Create a profile and add items to your "Loved" list and wish list, easily shared via Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, or E-mail! 

(Great for Birthday's + Holiday's)

-Many items has options to notify you when item is restocked.

And Mod Cloth doesn't just stop at dresses! They carry all kids of apparel, shoes, accessories, gifts, apartment goodies, and vintage finds!

On a side note, I am now on Chictopia! I have been desperately wanting to post more outfits to the blog but it is quite the task with no one to take them of me. Hopefully you will see some full outfit posts soon, until then visit my Chictopia.

Have a lovely little weekend all you lovelies!

fashion week cleveland

Fashionistas Rejoice, this little blog will be attending 

Fashion Week Cleveland!

I bet you didn't know Cleveland has the honor of hosting the nation's third largest fashion week after  New York and Los Angeles. 

I will be sharing this amazing experience with all of my readers in a post to follow the event.

Event Details:

Saturday, May 7 | Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum | Tuxedo Required
Fashion Week Cleveland – Black Tie Gala
Presented by Smile Art Center

 8:00 pm | Museum Party & Trunk Shows

 9:00 pm | Violin Performance | Andrew Sords

 10:00 pm | Collegiate & American Designer Runway Fashion Shows
Top colleges of fashion design and merchandising send America’s most talented student designers to showcase their collections in Act I of The Cleveland Fashion Show :: American designers showcase their work in Act II of The Cleveland Fashion Show :: Enjoy the sounds of DJ M. Stacks :: Reserved Runway Seating with VIP admission

lovely little find

Oceanne

Meet Anne Harrill the designer behind Oceanne jewelry. If you asked Anne to tell you a little about herself she would tell you "I'm 32 years old. I have a wonderful husband named Doc, 3 outgoing roommates, a French accent, a vintage leather couch that I love, a best friend of 26 years, and a mild decoration magazine addiction." Just as you can hear her playfulness in her words, you can see it in her jewelry. Her pieces are whimsical and unique mixing vintage and new. 

I first met Anne at a street fair in Coventry, and immediately dragged my boyfriend into her Anthropologie-esque booth. I felt like a kid in a candy store, holding earrings up to my face and bracelets up to my wrist. I walked away with a beautiful vintage picture frame necklace that my boyfriend bought me (the same one that I'm wearing in my "about" picture).

Since then I have purchased many gifts for friends from Anne (okay and maybe a few things for myself). She is a pleasure to do business with and it completely open to customizing her pieces.

I was very tempted to buy the small heart necklace pictured above, from Anne's shop but I thought it was only right to save it for my readers who get 10% OFF their order from her shop! Enter the code "lovely" upon checkout! (but if that necklace is still there next week you can bet I'll be snatching it right up!)

Shop Oceanne HERE

and don't forget to use the code lovely

little loves

 These chai tea s'mores from Truffle Truffle might just be the best thing I have EVER had.

 If you are anything like me, you might have a strange love for sweet stationary and cute office supplies. If so, do yourself a favor and check out Rad + Hungry. You wont regret it.

 I just love this little love pillow from Honey Pie Design on ETSY. 

 My brother introduced me to the Group Me app and it is AMAZING! You can create a mobile chat room for any group of contacts for free. And if you don't have a smart phone you can sign up online. 

Ready to bake a cake so I can set it on this beautiful vintage cake stand I found while thrifting at The Hidden Pearl.