Bridesmaid Portraits & Though Very Humble

Yesterday, sweet Linda shared an outfit she would wear if she were attending my wedding (adorable outfit, by the way, no?). I also mentioned that she actually did have a small part in said wedding, and I would love to share it with you today!

You see, Linda happens to be a super talented artist. Besides posting her daily outfits and illustrations over at Little Tin Soldier, she also runs a cute little etsy shop- Though Very Humble, where she sells custom illustrations. (seriously - check it out. Too cute). 

So I asked Linda to do portraits of myself with each of my bridesmaids (and flower girl) as gifts to all of them. And I could not be any happier with the way they came out. Seriously, how amazing are these?! I framed them, wrapped them up all pretty, and gave them to my girls at our rehearsal dinner. And you know what? They loved them too. I mean, how could they not? Seriously. Seriously. 

So go check out Though Very Humble and all of it’s adorable-ness. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed. 

And, why yes - that is a sneak peek of my dress, in illustration form :)

Guest Post: Linda of Little Tin Soldier

Hey Everyone! While I’m away getting hitched and enjoying our honeymoon, I’ve asked a few friends to step in for me and keep HollyDolly alive and running.

Today we have Linda from Little Tin Soldier. Linda is the sweetest. And she has even had a part in my wedding planning (come back tomorrow for that)! But today, I’ve extended a virtual invitation, and asked her to come up with her best wedding guest outfit.

Hello, Holly Dolly readers! I’m Linda from Little Tin Soldier, and I’m absolutely tickled to be a virtual attendee at Holly’s wedding. Over the past couple of years, Holly has become my go-to crafting friend. She’s creative, sweet, and darling. I know she’s going to be a beautiful bride (a little bird might have shown me pictures).

Summer weddings are my favorite; they always include bright sunshine, pretty flowers, and cool treats. For weddings, keep your attire ladylike to ensure attention is focused on the most important lady— the bride! A polished sundress or a simple blouse and skirt combination in pastel colors work the best for me. I added a fun, handmade necklace because Holly loves arts and crafts, and the clutch easily holds a phone or digital camera for pictures.

Now, if we lived in England, I would top off the entire ensemble with an incredible fascinator, perhaps one with a little prancing pug and flowers. But instead of a crazy hat, I’ll bring along a sweet little card.

Congratulations to Holly and Zach!
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Outfit details:
Top: Soft Joie
Skirt: Thrifted (silk)
Clutch: Andé (vintage)
Wedges: Nine West
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Linda P.
I style, draw, doodle, and storytell at little tin soldier
Find me on Twitter @littletinlinda
Visit my little design co. THOUGH VERY HUMBLE

Guest Post: Meanz of Koi Story

Hey Everyone! While I’m away getting hitched and enjoying our honeymoon, I’ve asked a few friends to step in for me and keep HollyDolly alive and running.

Today we have Meanz from Koi Story. I’ve asked her to share an outfit that she would wear if attending my wedding. 

what i wore:
mint green vintage dress from Hill Vintage (similar)
light tan heels from Target (similar)
leaf ring from Icing
dconstruct resin bracelets from DMAC gift shop (similar)
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Hello Holly Dolly readers, Meanz here from Koi Story! I am so excited that Holly asked me to guest post for her while she’s off getting married! She’s actually getting married tomorrow! Isn’t that excited, I am so happy for her.
So, Holly asked me to pick out what I would wear if I were going to her wedding, and what is better than a mint green vintage dress!? I think that mint green is such a perfect summer color because it’s so cool and refreshing. I also paired it with minimal accessories so the dress gets all the attention! 
Tell me about your perfect wedding attending outfit!

Bits & Pieces: Wedding Preview

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You guys, It’s almost here. In just three days….. I’m getting hitched. I know, right?! I can’t believe it’s almost here. The last year of planning, and working, and DIY-ing is all coming together now. I’m excited. But nervous. But excited. And anxious. AAAAAAH, this is crazy. 

(photo by Lindsay DeDario Photography)

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(photo by Lindsay DeDario Photography)

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So this is where I leave you. But don’t worry, I didn’t forget about you! While I’m gone for the next few weeks, I have some friends lined up with some fantastic guest posts, as well as a few things I have prepared for you myself. So don’t go anywhere!

Well then. Au revoir, my friends. I’ll see you all in 3 weeks!

(p.s - if you want a sneak peek at any of our wedding and honeymoon adventures before I’m back, follow along with me on Instagram (username: hollyjollydolly). I’m going to be stepping away from my computer for a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean I won’t sneak in a little Iphone action:))

Blogiversary (And A Winner!)

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Hey guys, It’s my blog birthday! Two years ago, I started this blog. If things weren’t so crazy right now, I might be able to properly celebrate, or at least come up with some better words. But my mind is a little pre-occupied right now. So instead, check out HollyDolly’s Archive. It’s awesome. Fo Realz.  

P.S - the winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway is…..

comment #9: Jesse Boelk!  Please email me to claim your prize!

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top: LOFT (used to be a dress)

skirt: H&M

headband: Anthropologie

necklace: gift from Boo

shoes: Shoemint (won in a giveaway)

What's In My Makeup Bag

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I’ve done a beauty products post before, but I thought I would concentrate this time on what will (most likely) be in my makeup bag the day of the wedding. Some products are the same as the last post, some are new!

I will be doing my own makeup on my wedding day. I’m very minimal when it comes to makeup - I don’t like feeling over-done. And I don’t want that to be any different for my wedding. It may be a big day, But I still want to look like me, after all. So here we go……

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I go through all the basic steps for my face- moisturizer, primer, foundation, coverup, highlighter/blush. But for my eyes, I keep it even simpler. I don’t like eyeshadow. I like to keep it at just eyeliner and mascara. I’ve tried all kinds of eyeliner - pencil, liquid, etc. But honestly, I’ve found I much prefer just some black eyeshadow and a thin (damp) brush. I feel I have more control. 

And then, of course, I finish off with my lips. I have extremely dry, peeling lips. All.The.Time. So I like a good lip scrub. I scrub, immediately put on a moisturizer, and then immediately put on lipstick. It’s the only way, for me, to wear lipstick and actually have my lips look normal. 

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Face:

Burt’s Bees’ Radiance Day Lotion

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Benefit Cosmetics Hello Flawless Liquid Foundation

Benefit Cosmetics Erase Paste coverup

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam higlighter

Stila All Over Shimmer Duo in Kitten

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Eyes:

Stila eyeshadow in black (for eyeliner)

Diorshow mascara

Smashbox Eye Brightener

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Lips:

Smashbox lip scrub

First Aid Beauty Lip Therapy

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in Airy Fairy (most likely what I will be wearing wedding day)

Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Lollipop (my absulute favorite at the moment)

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Nails:

Essie nail polish in Limo-scene

**CLOSED** A Shabby Apple GIVEAWAY

Hi friends! Did you that this up coming weekend HollyDolly turns two?! Well it does! It’s a blog birthday! And what better way to celebrate a birthday than with a fantastic giveaway!

Shabby Apple has contacted me to offer one of you a $75 dollar gift card to their site, to spend on whatever your little heart desires. How amazing is that?! Shabby Apple has the cutest collection of vintage inspired dresses, skirts, tops, even swimwear and childrens. So much to choose from!

Heres how to enter………

Mandatory:

1. Please ‘like’ the Shabby Apple Facebook page, Leave a comment here telling me you’ve done so, along with your email address. 

Extra Entries (separate comment per entry):

2. Take a look around at Shabby Apple, and let me know what your favorite item is!

3. Follow HollyDolly on Bloglovin’

4. Follow HollyDolly on Facebook

5. Follow HollyDolly on Twitter

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That’s 5 possible entries - one mandatory entry, and four bonus opportunities! Please leave a separate comment per entry. Also, please leave comments in the Disqus form, Tumblr comments will not be counted. 

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**Winner must have a U.S shipping address to be eligible. Giveaway will close on Sunday, July 1st at 5pm EST. Winner will be announced the following day. Good luck!

edit: giveaway is closed. winner has been announced here.