in the news

This has been a special week with lots of fun features and mentions!

I was so honored to be chosen by The Everygirl for a feature in their Career section. If you haven't seen The Everygirl yet, make sure to check it out! It's a great resource of fashion, interior design, and inspiration. You can check out their article on me here.

Grey Likes Weddings featured our wedding on their blog. Such a nice surprise! You can check it out here. 

Joanna Baker, a sweet reader and talented artist, drew this lovely picture of me inspired by this outfit post. 

She has major skill and I'm honored that she chose me as a subject. Thank you Joanna!

and the biggest news of this week is that Ruche launched Bridal! 

It was a labor of love and I couldn't be more proud of everyone involved.

What are you guys up to this weekend? I'm heading to Chicago Sunday morning for a trade show so I'm making the most of tomorrow. Craft projects + last minute shopping are on my agenda!

xox

how to: low braided bun

Who is sick of this hot and humid weather? me me me! I can't stand how gross my hair gets so I've been pulling it back into this low braided bun. I got some questions about it after I wore my hair this way in this post.  It is ridiculously easy {seriously, it will take you less than 5 minutes}, but it looks polished and chic. No one will know the real reason you're doing it is to avoid getting sweaty hair! gross, right?

Step 1: Park hair down middle or off to the side {your preference}, and separate into two sections. Braid one section.

 Step 2: Secure ends with a rubber band. I like the clear ones because they're not as noticeable, so un-noticeable in fact that I dropped the second one I was planning on using and couldn't find it!

 Step 3: Braid the second section.

 Step 4: Take one braid and twist it around into a circle on your head

Step 5: Pin it with bobby pins as you go

 Step 6: Do the same thing with the second braid. Make it into a loop, nestled inside the circle made from the first braid. {Does that make sense?} It's kind of like making a pretzel.

Feel free to take some hair out by your face for a more casual look. 

It stayed in for me all day with the help of some bobby pins but you can always spray it with some hairspray.

Ta Da! You did it! Easy right? 

In other news I did a meet and greet feature with Le Mode Accessories that will be up Monday but I couldn't help giving you a sneak peak! You can click here to see some of the pieces I modeled. I especially loved this canvas bag and the beautiful necklace!

So glad this was a short week and the weekend is here! Any fun plans?

xox

oh and I guest posted for my friend Jenny May! 

I posted about some of my favorite trips!

Go check it out :) 

Love, Illustrated

Today Matthew and I were featured in Melissa's new feature called Love, Illustrated. The artist Jaymie did such a great job! I love how she included all these little details about us. You can check it out here!

I'll be posting later about my frustrating venue searches in my first "Wedding Wednesday" post! eek

xox