Guest Post: Megan of Feathers and Freckles

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 Megan from Feathers and Freckles (who just recently got married, herself! Congrats Megan!), and I’ve asked her to share a vacation outfit with you all. So make her feel welcome!

Hi there! I’m Megan from Feathers & Freckles and I’m so happy to be posting for Holly while she’s off enjoying her wedding and honeymoon.

I absolutely love traveling but hate packing. I always end up with 9 pairs of heels that I don’t even wear but forget my toothbrush or underwear.

For summer trips that include lots of beach time, I like to pack lightly (as a pale redhead, ‘beach time’ means hiding under an umbrella and somehow still getting sunburned). I try to wear items that are easy, colorful and can take me anywhere from the sand, to a restaurant, to browsing the souvenir shops… because I’m one of those annoying people that must buy magnets and postcards for everyone I’ve ever met.








Target romper, hat, and sandals, Fossil bag (similar), Handmade necklace & hairpin

St. Lucia Bound

And we’re off! We’re heading to St. Lucia for a week of relaxing and exploring. Heres a few things I’m packing, and a few outfits I’m thinking about wearing…

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One dress, Two ways - from excursion to beach…

dress - Fabulous On A Dime

swimsuit - JCrew

hat- Forever21

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On the boat…

skirt - c/o Shabby Apple

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To the market…

top - Diane von Furstenberg

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Beach day…

hat - Target (similar)

bikini top - Hollister

bottoms - Delias

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Dinner for two…

dress - handmade

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Walking the rainforest (and zip-lining, too!)…

swim top - Free People

tunic tank - Marc by Marc Jacobs

leggings - American Apparel

scarf (hair scarf) - vintage

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And just for kicks - a few traveling essentials…

-a cardigan for cool airplanes and airports

-iPad for reading, games, and checking up on my favorite blogs

-Other than my regular camera and iPhone, I love to carry my Fujifilm Instax!

-snacks, snacks, snacks

-hand sanitizer

-chapstick

-lotion

-iPhone (obvs)

-a pretty, pretty passport case (DIY coming soon!)

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

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)

(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!)

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!

top: LOFT (used to be a dress)

skirt: H&M

headband: Anthropologie

necklace: gift from Boo

shoes: Shoemint (won in a giveaway)

Floral, Maximized

Happy Friday, everyone! Today I’m wearing a bright, in your face, floral maxi. And it feels fantastic. 

Have a good weekend!

dress: thrifted -similar, similar, similar 

shirt: VictoriasSecret.com

heels: Nine West

Feels Like Summer

This outfit just felt like summer to me. Maybe it was the colors (lime green and pink just scream summer, right?). Or maybe it was the 90 degree weather and the sweat dripping down my face. Probably the latter, but I’m gonna pretend it was the colors. 

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a $75 Shabby Apple gift card! 

dress: ASOS

sunglasses: H&M

wedges: Forever21

What's In My Makeup Bag

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. 

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