Round Up of St. Augustine Black Friday Sales

As I have mentioned before I'm a planner. I'm not really one for surprises especially when it comes to getting a deal and tackling large crowds for it. Black Friday is one of the many things I'm not willing to just "wing it"on so I called around and came up with a list of sales for the stores in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine Black Friday Deals:

• Anchor Boutique: Buy 2 get one free on all jewelry!
• Declaration Boutique: BOGO quote necklaces (9AM-Noon) and other surprises!

Photo Credit: Declaration Boutique

• Rochelle's: Up to 75% off existing sale items with lots of new items on sale throughout the store, including jewelry.
• Femme Inc.: Offering 20, 30 and 50% off.
• Goldfinch Boutique: 70% off swimwear, 10% off regularly priced items, 15% off regularly priced purchase off $100 or more.
• Sailor's Omen (online or at the Saturday Farmer's Market): 30% off with code GREATDEAL2014.

Outlets:

• Charlotte Rousse: BOGO for $10 on shoes, jeans and sweaters. 

• Rue 21: Up to 50% off.
• Cole Haan: 50% off, additional 15% off until 10 AM!
• Kenneth Cole: 40% off select items.
• Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th: Extra 40% Entire Purchase; Extra 50% Outerwear, Kids, Men's Shoes, Watches, Hats, Gloves, Scarves (excludes fur); Buy One, Get One Free Men's Suits, Sportcoats, Dress Pants; Buy One, Get One Free Premium Denim
• J. Crew: 50% off entire store.
• Gap: 50-70% off entire store, additional 40% off clearance.
• Aeropostale: 60% off entire store.
• American Eagle: 40% off entire store; free gift with purchase!
• Cotton On: 40% off entire store; free gift with $40 or more purchase!
• Polo Ralph Lauren: 40% off entire store.
• Perfumania: Buy one get one for $9.99!
• Piercing Pagoda: 40% off everything over $29.99.
• Kate Spade: 50% off, additional 20% off until 6 AM!

I haven't included all the stores in St. Augustine, these are the ones I would consider to stop at. If I missed a good one comment below and I'll add it to the list! :)

Also don't miss the sales going on at Marley Lilly right now for Black Friday!! With your $100 purchase you will receive a FREE Plaid Blanket Scarf. It is huge and super warm, I'm wearing mine today, stay tuned on insta for a #wiw post later to see how I styled it!

Love Your Mother Eco Fashion Show Recap

This past weekend was the Love Your Mother Eco Fashion Show put on by Panache. I had the privilege to model for my friend Michelle Dorminey's collection called Electric Metal. All of the designs she made were made from cords, soda can tops, wires, and lids. There are some more detail shots of my outfit in this blog post.

(Left to right) TJ, Tonya, Michelle, Shannon, me and Nicole

Here's a peek at what it was like to be a model behind the scenes for the event.

Over muffins, mimosas and fruits Michelle got us prepped for the show.

Getting my silver leaf lightening bolt touched up. Yes, it is just like the gold leaf you hear about in many DIY projects, and it was affixed with Elmer's glue. How cool is that?!

Instead of doing five models' hair AND makeup on the day of the show, Michelle prepped wigs for all of us. Crazy, wild wigs with electronic pieces as part of the headbands.

Crazy cool hair right? :)

This collection was made from old VW marketing material and made by Juliana Koutouzakis, the creative director of the whole show. These ladies looked so awesome

Our group just before taking it to the cat walk.

Dee brought his drone out and caught some images of the show from the sky. Thanks babe! :)

That's me on the big screen!

Rocking my eco fashion recycled get up like it was Versace!

DJ Applesauce and a bit of the crowd from above.

Of course it started to sprinkle right when our group was up. Luckily it didn't last long at all.

The Record has a compilation of photos from the event on their Spotted site. Definitely check that out to see more of the outfits from the Love Your Mother Fashion Show!

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As a fashion blogger I had such an awesome time modeling for this show, but I'm ready to be a viewer at the next one. Does anyone know of any fashion events coming up in St. Augustine or Jacksonville?

HUGE Ulta Beauty Giveaway to Celebrate Grand Opening in St. Augustine, FL

The Grand Opening of Ulta Beauty in Saint Augustine is April 11th. The opening event is all weekend long; April 11, 12 and 13th there will be free makeovers, free consultations, special deals and beauty treats. The first 100 guests each day will get a free gift certificate ranging from $5-$100, AND a free skin or hair service at their full service salon!

To celebrate their Grand Opening Ulta Beauty has sent me over $300 worth of beauty products and tools for a Giveaway to one lucky follower!

Giveaway Includes:

Tangle Teezer (pink)  $9.99
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PHD) $26.00
ULTA Beauty Smoothie in Dragonfruit Frappe (travel size) $4.00
ULTA Bronze Glow Daily Moisturizer (for face) $6.99
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Rollerball (fragrance) $25
ULTA Foaming Face Wash  $9.00
ULTA Fabulous Face Foundation Primer $12.50
Smashbox Halo Long Wear Blush in Peachy Dream $24
ULTA Retractable Kabuki Brush $18.00
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara  $19
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Corrupt $20
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Ransom $20
Urban Decay Grind House $10
Urban Decay Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion $19
Urban Decay Melt Down Makeup Remover $24
Butter London Nail  Lacquer in The Black Knight $15
ULTA Salon Formula Nail Lacquer in Vintage Violet $6
Cargo Cosmetics Essential Lip Color in Punta Cana $22
NYX Butter Gloss in Tiramisu $4.99
ULTA Lip Color in Fuchsia Fever $8
ULTA Glitter Eye Top Coat in Glam Rock $8
Revlon Slanted Tweezers  $3.49

Purple Cosmetic Bag (no longer available)

Total Retail Value: $314.96 (purple makeup bag is considered complimentary as no longer available for sale)

Be sure to join the ULTAmate Rewards program, it's free and for every $1 spent you earn 1 point, double points during your birthday month (perfect time for me, I'm an April baby)! You'll also get valuable coupons and early looks at special offers. Sign up online or in store.

The new Ulta Beauty in St. Augustine will also feature a full-service salon. The salon will offer services from haircuts and color, to brow design and specialty facials.

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Bridal Modeling for Occasions Magazine at Flagler College

I was contacted by a friend in the wedding planning industry a few months ago to model for a styled bridal shoot at my alma mater, Flagler College. I had styled a wedding shoot before and couldn't wait to be involved in one again, especially right after getting married. My dress and his suit still fit, and we have the post wedding glow so it was perfect.

It was awesome to finally see the finished solarium and the view from the top of my old school. We were never allowed to go up to this area before as it was in need of major repairs-it's beautiful now.

We have seen this one in print ads and on the site for Flagler College! Woot!

Isn't my school pretty! And how about that handsome guy I get to call mine? ;)

This one is my favorite! :)

You can see more images and the detail shots from the shoot on Occasions Magazine.

Vendors:

Venue: Flagler College, Solarium
Planning & Design: The BIG Event

Photography: Life and Love Studio 

Floral: The Conservatorie

Hair & Makeup: Mon Petite Chou 

Is it summer yet?

These warm Saint Augustine beach photos I took with Foxtale Photography make me really wish for summer to hurry back. 

Foxtale Photography

Foxtale Photography

70 degrees today apparently, however I will be stuck inside working on business taxes for my fiance. I'm hoping to break free this afternoon for either a run or a little beach side reading. Both would be grand.

Enjoy your weekend!

Lazy Saturday

I'll make it short and sweet today as not too much is going on. We went to Sunset Grille for lunch and had an excellent meal. I had crab bisque and a salad loaded with fried goat cheese, cranberries, nuts, seeds, mandarin oranges and a citrus vinaigrette- YUM!! For dessert we split a peanut butter chocolate pie. :)

"All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! " - Charles Schulz

Have you had any sweets yet today? You totally deserve some chocolate!

Fashion Friday: Down by the Water

My parents are in town, and today for lunch we went to Aunt Kate's again. It's right on the water and is always really good. I went for Fried Shrimp today and hopefully kicked that craving for a little while.
Afterwards I got my Step Father, Bob, to take some photos of my look for Fashion Friday. (Thank you Bob!)

Sweater Target / Chambray Top Marshalls / Courdory pants H&M / Boots Papaya / Arrow Ring Anthropologie / Watch Michael Kors / Necklace old / Studded Ring Michael Kors

This is my parents favorite spot to go when they visit. It was a little chilly today sitting outside on the water, but tolerable with my layered outfit.

We even got a little show from a pod of dolphin at the end. There must have been some bait fish because these dolphins were coming up out of the water, and hung around that area for a while.

Enjoy your weekend!

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GIVEAWAY: Color in Motion 5K in Jacksonville, Florida

If you are a follower on Twitter you already knew there was a giveaway was coming. Hannah, a representative from the Color in Motion 5K, has given me 2 tickets to give away to a lucky winner and their friend! Here's a little from Hannah about the race.

Color in Motion 5k organizes 5k’s across the country that have a surprise at every kilometer; COLOR!

The difference between these 5k’s and other 5k’s is that they jazz the race (and the racers!) up with bursts of color. You start out all fresh and clean in your white t-shirt, and by the end of the race you are covered in vibrant springtime camouflage.

 Color in Motion 5k is coming to Jacksonville on December 29th, 2012. A portion of all registration fees will be donated to the Hubbard House.

Find out more information at: http://colorinmotion5k.com/event/Jacksonville

How fun does this sound! Definitely an experience to remember.
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