Perfect Bound keeping it real…yup, really real with this article.

I love San Fran for many many many reasons…it’s home.  But one thing I may love more than others in the city are the inexpensive manis and pedis :)  This, of course, made me think of bridal nail polish collections for you.

Btw, I’ll be back in Chicago tomorrow and definitely back to the full force grind of photo production.  Don’t forget I’m announcing the winner of the “I’m Not Fooling Around” wedding photo giveway on FRIDAY!

Photo:  Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Happy Friday!  Yesterday, I had my first engagement shoot of the wedding season!  The sun was peeking through and the air was crisp – can’t wait to show you the photos!  Afterwards, I decided to stop by a store called RR#1 Chicago in my neighborhood (amazing marble tiles for sale).  Such a cute space with lots of excellent smells, and there it was…my new perfume scent (it didn’t know it yet)!  Lilac & Dandelion by Skeem, to.die.for.  I couldn’t decide between it and Vintage Peony – opted for the springier scent full of past memories :)  Even better…the company has an online store with more goodies!! (more…)

Photos courtesy of All Things Lovely

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now and just now am getting around to it.  I loved Kristen’s on-going posts about beauty (wedding and personal), and I think it’s totally worth sharing.  If you read her blog already, sorry for the repeats!  But if you don’t, definitely check out these posts.  Interesting, inspiring and informational!  I recommend Getting Fit & the first several posts of Beauty.  And if you are bride-to-be, definitely read them!

Photo courtesy of GIELLA

I thought this would make a great gift or keepsake for your bridesmaids on your wedding day – custom blend nail polish from Giella!  Use a fabric swatch from their dresses or pick a complimentary color from their online swatches to guide you to the perfect shade! Giella also has custom eye, lip, face makeup and accessories!