Overly Enthusiastic + A Giveaway!

Ok, so I have to admit that I am known to be overly enthusiastic. That being said, I am genuinely absolutely thrilled about my newest find. ACI Gelous Nail Gel. I am a sucker for a gel manicure but at about $30 a pop this real life girl can't exactly justify a manicure every few weeks. (Thanks to Steve-my super practical Dad)

Enter ACI Gelous Nail Gel. When my coworker told me about this product last week I figured it was worth a try. We scoured the shelves at CVS on our lunch break but it was nowhere to be found. Thursday night I finally found it on Sally Beauty Supply's website. I immediately (no, really. right that second) went out to get it. With help from Reese Kistel's post here, I had a gel manicure that evening. It was insanely easy. No joke. No UV light required, just a few coats of the gel, your favorite nail color, a swipe of top coat and voila! Gel nails that lasted waaayyy longer than a standard manicure! By standard I mean the manicure I give myself that starts to chip the next day (grrr). On day 4 I had only a few chips and could have left it for at least 4 more days! My OCD tendencies didn't allow me to leave it, however, because I would have picked it all off (not good). 

I just took it off and it was a million times easier to remove than regular gel and my nails felt really healthy!

Before I ramble even more, let's get to the point. I love this so much that it inspired me to do my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY! I'm giving away a bottle of the ACI Gelous Nail Gel and Essie "Madison Ave-Hue", an adorable dotted bobby pin case, cute 'hello' stationary and a fancy glittered nail file!

Instructions: 

1) Follow @lindseyb_rlf on Instagram

2) Repost the giveaway picture, include #RLFGiveaway and tag @lindseyb_rlf

3) You may receive additional entries by commenting on this post after you complete the first 2 steps :)

Giveaway ends next Wednesday August 28th at 10:00pm ET A winner will be chosen at random and announced via Instagram and the blog!

Good Luck!!

xo Lindsey

Looking Forward to Fall

This weather this past week was absolutely beautiful. Beautiful weather to me includes cool, breezy days with hints of warm sun. Last week was just that. It got me so excited for Fall! Fall is my favorite season. I love the comfy sweaters and natural colors, crunchy leaves and pumpkin lattes. This great Fall weather inspired me to go on a Pinterest binge for Fall outfits. Check out my 'Clothes' Board for some Fall inspiration.

My Fall wish list :) 

1. Black Jeans

2. Scarves!

3. Comfy sweaters with unique details

4. Anything Oxblood!

5. Ankles Boots

I'm also looking forward to wearing my Sperry Avon Boots again this season! I got them late last year and didn't have a chance to wear them often. They are super comfy and casual and they have a really cute sparkly liner that makes them a bit more fancy.

{Sperry Top-Sider Avon Boot- Similar Here}

I've been swooning after this J.Crew Field Jacket since they got it, which seems like forever ago! I always wait for things to go on sale but after waiting this long I may break down and buy it at full price. That's how much I love it! This is how I would style it

{Polyvore}

::When in Doubt Wednesday::{Leopard}

Welcome to 'When in Doubt Wednesday'! This is the beginning of what will hopefully become a weekly post. I have found recently that I have several fashion go-tos, items or styles that I lean on when I am at a loss for something new or just don't have the time to dress up a simple outfit. This first post is my absolute favorite 'When in Doubt' style: LEOPARD!! My mom can vouch for my obsession with leopard from an early age. From pajamas to even a comforter (terrible I know!), I loved leopard everything!! I have since become a tad more sophisticated ;) and have several more fashionable leopard accessories.

Leopard is practically a neutral! I know some will disagree but I would argue that you can pair leopard with any color in a casual or dressy ensemble. Those of you who follow me on Instagram may notice that my little leopard flats from Target have been on repeat for some time now! They are a great way to toss some sass into a plain outfit! Here are some of my favorite leopard accessories courtesy of Polyvore!

Feeling bold? Leopard patterns are also fantastic in color!! I love these Gap pants that I found thanks to Karri at House of Tubers! 

{Again, be sure to check my Polyvore for the sources of these images.}

I also love these Kate Spade earrings that my mom found for me! Unfortunately they are sold out...

Whats your favorite way to wear leopard?? Link up in a comment!

xo Lindsey

Weekend Recap & A New Adventure!

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of celebrating this lovely girl's last night as a single lady! We met in college and graduated together from the same program. She is super sweet and I can't wait to see her walk down the aisle! (Sorry in advance for my grainy iPhone pics! I thinks it's time for a camera!)

 {Aren't her chevron pillows adorable?!}

 

{My signature squinty eyes}

{Outfit Details: Top-Target old, Skirt-TJMaxx, Necklace-borrowed :)}

Over the weekend I also decided to take on the adventure of becoming a Mary Kay Consultant! I am excited and a little nervous to attempt this new venture. Any seasoned consultants have advice? 

xo Lindsey 

Bridal Shower Attire: Polka Dots and Presents!

One of my very good friends from college is getting married! I could not be more thrilled for her! I love weddings. What girl doesn't?! Here's what I wore to her bridal shower this past weekend.

{Dress: J.Crew Factory, Shoes: Target, Belt: TJMaxx, Bracelet: Target}

Brights & Bangles + An IG Meetup!

I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with two wonderful ladies that I met via Instagram. The first, Meghan of Everyday Fashion and Finance, has been an inspiration in the blogging world and I was thrilled to meet her in person and get some blogging wisdom! The next, Rachel (IG @rayannlacasse), is super sweet and has tons of great fashion posts on her page! 

Here's what I wore for our night out!

{Top TJMaxx-Old, Skirt-J.Crew, Clutch-Nordstrom, Bangles-Target, Shoes-Target}

Don't forget to check out Everyday Fashion and Finance! Have a great weekend! 

(We forgot to take a picture but will post one next time we meet up!)

xo Lindsey