meet china.

hi i'm china and yes that is my real name. i blog over at China Frost Loves. i'm a pacific northwest native import to ohio. i recently graduated from college and i'm trying to survive in the "real" world. 

i've actually been pretty lucky since i graduated college. my passion is to get into the wedding industry through photography and design and i managed to land an awesome internship in mexico! i'm working with some fabulous wedding photographers, Chris + Lynn Photographers, and also writing blog posts for them as well. their new blog, Boda Beautiful, launches soon, which i am very excited for. when i get back to the states in a month i will be working with an amazing small design business, Cormier Creative. check out her work here, its amazing! my blog pretty much showcases things that are going on in my life, beautiful pictures, DIY posts, the start of my own invitation+stationery business, and my adorable dog Benny. i have a wonderful boyfriend who supports my dreams of owning my own stationery business and you will see me talk about him a lot on the blog as well.

when i'm not blogging i'm constantly cleaning up after my boyfriend in our apartment, killing zombies on Call of Duty, pinning on Pinterest, and crying my eyes out watching Grey's Anatomy. i'm also a big fan of social media and i'm constantly consumed with those apps on my phone. so stop by my blog, stay awhile, and lets become blog pals!

hi from ann...literally.

Hi I'm Ann, and of course I blog over at Hi, From Ann. My blog is really just a mixture of my everyday life, fitness, the odd recipe and pointless rambles. But really I am just a regular ol' girl sitting behind a computer, trying to come up with good things to blog about, and sometimes, (ok a lot.) I can't come up with anything worth while. 

It's really quite interesting though, I promise. I mean sometimes I even have something hilarious to say, and let me tell you its no good to miss out on a good laugh. I mean the only things I really do with my days are work, gym, eat and job hunt. Sounds pretty exciting right? Well it kind of is, housekeeping can be pretty intense. ;) The gym, well thats always a perk because I go with my best friend.. and eating is always awesome cause well, its food and I love food. Especially my healthy lifestyle! Job hunting is the only stressful thing I guess.. I mean I think I've exhausted myself googling different companies that operate heavy equipment. Yay for hard hats and steel toe boots! 

Anyway, here I am again rambling on about non sense, so I'll stop while I'm ahead. Pop by my blog though, I promise you'll love reading it! 

meet miranda.

Well hey guys. My name is Miranda and I run a blog over at mirandagabriella.blogspot.com.

Let me start out by saying that I am a huge nerd. Absolutely HUGE. I love to read books, especially YA fiction, and my nose is always in a book. I can be found clutching books to my chest after I've finished them, crying over fictional characters, drawing pictures of what I think they would look like, or at Barnes & Noble, using every last cent of my allowance to buy more books.

My favorite book is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. It's a beautiful tale of star-crossed lovers that will leave you lying on your bedroom floor in a fetal position crying every tear you have ever cried in your lifetime. If you're a sucker for romance and quotes that you want to paint on every wall you see, then this book is for you.

My last read was Divergent by Veronica Roth. It's the first in an unfinished trilogy (the second book is called Insurgent, and the third one, currently unnamed, comes out this September) that fits the same genre as the Hunger Games. It takes place in a dystopian Chicago where society is divided by human traits. If you loved the Hunger Games and you love action, sci-fi, and romance, then this is a good read for you.

I also love to write, and I'm currently working on a novel while brainstorming for two more and cultivating ideas for more to come. Writing is my escape from the day and its usual stress. I daydream about characters I'm creating and scribble down notes whenever I get any ideas and fill my phone notes with ideas as well. I'm always creating and writing stories in my head. Writing is a beautiful thing. Whether you’re a good at writing or not so good at writing, I find that a lot of people, including myself, find a way to de-stress by writing it out. Sometimes you don’t have anyone to talk to, so you have to go to Plan B; and Plan B is writing it down, word for word, tearing at the paper and snapping the pencil in half and scribbling words and words and words until all the tears are out and nothing is held up inside of you anymore.

valentines day: outdoor adventure.

Meet MaryElizabeth. 

Hello! My name is MaryElizabeth from Little Ramblings, and I am so excited to guest blog for So,hi!  Seeing as Valentine's Day is only 2 and a half short weeks away, I figured I would write about a fun outdoor adventure for two and what to wear on the special day. When people think Valentine's Day, they think big, expensive dinner. That can be a turn off for some guys and a bit of pressure. Instead of spending lots of money this Valentine's Day, spend time with them doing something you both would enjoy. Ice skating would be a fun and different way to spend time with that special someone. But, just because you will be hitting the ice rink doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style. Try a warm sweater over a button up paired with a circle skirt. This will be cozy, cute, and easy to move around in on the ice. Thick tights and socks are a must to stay warm and avoid discomfort from the skates. Fuzzy earmuffs and mittens will help keep you toasty. If it is super cold on Valentine's Day, a coat is a must, but don't bundle up too much or you'll be too warm. You don't want sweat beads running down your face! After ice skating, grab some hot cocoa to warm up, chat, and maybe exchange gifts. An ice skating date for two is the perfect way to spend time with your loved one, stay frugal, and have fun together!

What will you be doing this Valentine's Day? 

I hope you enjoyed my post! Thank you, Rach, for having me! Be sure to check out my blog, Little Ramblings, for all things beauty, fashion, and everything in between!

ootd.

Meet miss Ally. 

Blouse : EverOurs | Jumper : Primark | Skirts : Amazon | Flatform boots : Office

Hi, I'm Ally, I'm 17 and I run a blog on www.perksofbeingally.blogspot.com

Whilst rummaging through some clothes I found this jumper that I bought two years ago from Primark and haven't worn since! It's actually pink but comes up more red. I straight away thought to pair it with my new blouse and I'm so glad I did because I love how they look together, although, I do kind of feel like I'm back in school again with the whole collar and jumper thing! I put my skater skirt and new Office flatforms with it! I like this outfit because it's very retro, it's like The Spice Girls meets Clueless! I really like how my style is evolving. A year ago I would've never thought I could put an outfit like this together, strange how things change in a small amount of time :) 

casual make-up look.

Hey guys! Meet Sarah.

So this is just a little make up post while i have been sorting my room out I thought I would take a break and play round with a simple make up look using a few products i had in my make up bag. 

For this simple natural look I have used Origins Quick Hide concealer to hide and unsightly blemishes and redness around my nose area and under my eyes. 

I then applied my Origins Brighter By Nature Face Powder in very light cool all over my face to even out my skin tone and give a light coverage.

On my cheeks I have used Origins Pinch your cheeks Blusher in Rose Dust. This is my favourite blusher at the moment I love how natural it is and a nice subtle pink. 
On top of this I have used a cheap bronzer I got from a local Beauty Store I used this over my eyes to just to add a little bit of sparkle and a nice glow to my cheek bones. 

On the lips I have used Rimmel 1000 kisses lip tint and balm duo. I got this in a beauty bag from The Clothes Show Live and was a bit unsure of the colour but since going dark I really like it with my Red hair and Pale skin tone. This colour is 100 Endless Blossom. 

Lastly on my lashes I used Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Mascara , I love the brown shade as it gives a nice natural colour and the brush gives great definition to my lashes without clumping them together. 

So thats my Natural Look. What do you think ? 

meet nichelle + a giveaway!

Hey guys! Just a quick guest post from one of my lovely sponsors, Nichelle. Her blog is absolutely and lovely and she is such a creative, inspirational, beautiful woman! Check her out! She has a surprise for you guys too! What a sweetie. ;)

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Why Hello Friends!

I'm Vintage Wanna Bee, but that's not my name, hah, my name is Nichelle.

I'm the Owner and Designer of Vintage Wanna Bee.

Over on my blog, you will find tons of tutorials and crafy inspiration!

Most of them are done by me, but I also have a lot of FABulous Guest Bloggers!

I also love to share with you my passion for Vintage and thrifting!

But, mainly my blog, is about sharing who you are, and loving the "crazy" that we each have.

I belive that everyone should LOVE themselves. Even if they are a "wanna bee".

Sometimes, its okay to be silly, it's okay to be you!

Because YOU are fabulous!

I also own a little handmade and vintage shop, I would LOVE for to check it out!

If you find somethin you love, you can get 20% off, well, you know, because we are practically BFF's now.

Use CODE: HAPPY DAY for 20% off!

Today I would also like to give you guys a little treat! So....

One of you, gets to WIN a $30 shop credit to my shop!!!

Yipee!!!

You can get up to 5 entries! Here's how:

(leave a comment on this blog post for EACH entry! Good luck!)

Like me on Facebook. (+1)

Follow me on Twitter (+1)

Follow My Blog (+1)

or Facebook or Tweet about this giveaway!

(+1 for each!)

Thanks for letting me party over here for a little bit Rach!

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC and BEE-UTIFUL day!!

xoxo,

Nichelle

                    {SHOP}  {BLOG}  {FACEBOOK}  {TWITTER}  {PINTEREST}

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Make sure to enter that fabulous giveaway! And if you are interested in sponsoring on So, hi shoot me an email! (rachg.423(at)gmail(dot)com)

Have a wonderful weekend, friends! 

meet lets talk trunk + giveaway.

Hey guys! I'd like you to meet one of my sponsors for this month. They are the girls from the blog Lets Talk Trunk. They are so cute and their blog is just as cute! They are creative and their outfits are absolutely amazing. Check 'em out!

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Hi friends! Hope you take the time to check out our blog, Let's Talk Trunk! Let's Talk Trunk is a blog powered by four women working together to inspire you to love the way you look, maximize what is in your wardrobe and identify the things you need! Emily, the first lady friend of Trunk, is a makeup artist who shares her secrets. Torie is an expert in fashion, specializing in how to shop your own closet. Casey is our DIY specialist, focusing on crafts you can create to make your style your own. And lastly, Lindsey is our photography and design guru, making the blog and all it's goodness possible.

 

This week we are giving away ad space and a feature on our blog, which is a $25 value! All you have to do is follow our blog and comment below that you are a follower!

 

For extra entries you can like us on facebook, twitter or bloglovin. Just comment below that you did. Excited to work with one of you!

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So there you have it! A chance to meet these four girls over the web and to win an ad spot! How awesome is that? :)

meet franchesca.

 Hey guys, I want you to meet one of my blogging friends. Her namem is Franchesca, and her story is phenominal. She is truly an inspirational woman, not only has she gone through so much, but her attitude is awesome and her designs are baller. Enjoy, friends.

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I'm Franchesca. Wife+Mama+Artist.

Our story is a story of healing, loss, love and hope.

Blessed by my hubby's good sense of humor and sweet boy everyday.

Sand drawing by CarlyMarie

Sharing the beautiful mess our daughter left behind when she left this world.

I design blogs and do a little photography when I'm not changing diapers or running after my little man. ;]

I hope you enjoy this freebie, and thank you SO much for havin' me!

{download this 8x10" here}

XO franchesca

other places to find me: facebook / twitter/ pinterest / bloglovin'

Click here to visit our blog

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Please remember to check this gal out, you won't regret it.

       

meet kara.

Meet one of my lovely sponsors, Kara. She is a wonderful photographer and all around wonderful chick. Make sure to check her out. :)

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Hello! My name is Kara Haupt and I'm a blogger, photographer, online art journaling teacher. I'm 19 and love coffee, night drives, and movies in bed. You can check out my blog at I Just Might Explode!

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If you guys are interesting in sponsoring on my blog, make sure to hit me up with an email! :)


PS: YOU HAVE ONE WEEK FOR THE APOTHICA GIVEAWAY!

meet lauren.

Another one of my lovely sponsors today, Lauren from A Perfect Pair is visiting by my blog today. Okay, first off, this girl probably has the cutest blog layout in the world. She is a wiz at DIYs and just has so many creative idea's! So lets get on to it.

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 Hi there! I'm Lauren, the girl behind The Perfect Pear! It's so nice to meet you! My blog is all about crafty things as well as pretty things that make you say "oh I want that" or "lets make that", its filled with DIY's, inspiration and other fun things! I'm currently working on some projects including doing a shop update very soon, so keep a look out! Stop by and say hello, lets be friends!

blog: http://www.theperfectpearpair.blogspot.com

twitter: http://www.twitter.com/theperfectpear_

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So there she is! She is definitely an inspirational chick. Check her out, i'm sure you will love her. :)

Are you interested on sponsoring on So, hi? Check here. (Now taking sponsors for the month of September!)

Don't forget to enter my giveaway! :)