Blog Gal // Sara of Project Soiree

May's Blog Gal is Sara of Project Soiree! Sara is one of my dearest friends and I totally get sucked in when I visit her blog each week. Her round-ups and What I'm Reading features are so fun. She's got impeccable taste and I'm glad she doesn't grow tired of my outfit advice related texts!

What is your favorite thing about blogging? I love having Project Soiree as a creative outlet to write about my life, but most of all I love the friends I’ve met through blogging. Many of these bloggers have actually become close friends and I’m so thankful for their inspiration and friendship.

How long have you been blogging? I started Project Soiree 3 years ago while I was snowed in during the Chicago Snowpocalypse. As the girl who seriously hates snow I should probably give it a little more love for giving me the day off to start Project Soiree.

NY or LA? New York – it’s such an inspiring city full of energy and amazing food

Twitter or Facebook? Twitter – It’s such a great tool for connecting and interacting with people and brands on a daily basis.

Magazines or Books at the beach? I really enjoy both (I’m slightly obsessed with InStyle Magazine), but devouring a good book at the beach is the best.

Favorite Dessert? S’mores – I actually have a Pinterest board devoted to s’mores

If this famous person wasn't so famous and you two could have been under normal circumstances, you'd be BFFs...  Blake Lively has such a great sense of style that if we met under normal circumstances I’m pretty sure we would be BFFs and shopping buddies

Sitcoms or Reality TV? Reality TV – Anything on Bravo is a must-watch for me

Favorite Take-out? Sushi is my favorite take-out any day of the week

What one thing is always in your bag? (besides your phone, and wallet). Purell – Let’s be honest, when you live in the city it’s a necessity.

Be sure to check out Project Soiree and follow Sara on twitter, instagram, and pinterest too!

Color Me Crafty - Christmas DIYs + Our First Refinery29 Feature!

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Sometimes making a list and checking it twice is about all a gal can handle this time of year.  But for some, that list has a whole slew of crafty, DIY projects!  (Confession, mine usually does)

Color Me Crafty - DIY Night at Langford Market Diversey + A Giveaway!!

 

Color Me Crafty!

Updated!!
Here's some snaps from Wednesday Night's Event!  Kelly (in the top right pic) won the first set of glasses but you can still win a pair by entering below!
 
Good luck!
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Calling all my Chicago Crafters!!  I would love to see you tomorrow night.  We'll be making some wine glass markers for Thanksgiving, sipping wine together, and shopping Langford Market's adorable pieces!  Plus I'll be giving away these two hand-painted wine glasses from Sara of Project Soiree.

So adorable right?

But I know all of you lovely readers won't be able to make it tomorrow.  So I've got a chance for you to enter to win the glasses and a set of 6 wine tags!  Tweeting about the giveaway, liking Color Me Styled on Facebook, leaving a comment below about your Thanksgiving plans, and following me on Instagram all get you chances to win!

Click HERE to enter the Gold Polka Dot Wine Glasses Giveaway!!

The giveaway is open between now and Monday, November 18 at midnight and I'll announce the winner on Tuesday, November 19 when I also post the how-to for the wine glass tags. 

Good Luck!!

Style Your Summer - Sara of Project Soiree

Hi everyone this is Sara from Project Soiree and I’m so excited to be guest posting on Color me Styled. I’m a midwest girl living in Chicago who's dedicated to bringing you the best in fashion, food, interior design, and events throughout the city.

With summer on the horizon I’m thrilled to pack away my Uggs and North Face parka and haul out my flip-flops and summer dresses. My style and beauty routine are low key during the summer months to keep up with the warm temperatures and humidity. Here are a few summer staples I can’t live without:

1. The classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers are a must have because they never go out of style and pair well with any outfit.

2. I’m completely obsessed with Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Balm. What I love most about this lip balm is that it isn’t sticky, applies just the right amount of tint, and has SPF 15 for protection from the sun.

3. Aveeno products have been a long time favorite of mine. Since I have sensitive skin this sunscreen provides just what I need to keep me from getting sunburned by the pool.

4. I always recommend Havaianas for their comfortable fit and durability. As a city girl that walks quite a bit I need a pair of flip-flops that will hold up and give me some support and these are a winner in my book.

5. You can’t go wrong with a stylish summer straw hat for the beach or pool. This hat from J.Crew has my name written all over it.

I hope you have a wonderful summer!