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September 21, 2016

It’s Here!! Our Wedding Video Trailer

Oh happy day!!!

After much anticipation, the video trailer for our wedding has finally arrived! And y’all… I’m in love. Reel Weddings truly outdid themselves and it is amazing to look back and see all the highlights of our day.
We were debating on whether to get a videographer in the early stages of planning (I kind of had to talk Ryan into it) but trust me, it is 100% worth it. Even Ryan will agree- he was so excited about the video and I’m so glad he trusted my judgement 😉
We won’t get our full feature film for a few more months, but until then I’ll just keep this on repeat. A few favorite moments are getting ready with my bridesmaids, Ryan twirling me around the dance floor, and reciting our vows. Oh and my maid-of-honor’s speech. So sweet! Here’s a little look into our wedding day…
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September 19, 2016

Olive Pleated Midi Skirt

Another week gone and suddenly we’re in the middle of September… craziness! On Friday, I attended a fun party with some other Charlotte bloggers that was sponsored by Diet Coke and I will recap that soon but first I wanted to share what I wore with you guys. It was the perfect transitional outfit because it kept me cool but incorporated some fall vibes… and I also think everyone needs this skirt in their closet!

I’ve really been digging the pleated midi skirts lately (remember this look?) and had to grab this one because I’ve been on the hunt for something olive for my closet. I also love the wrap detail in the front and the fact that it’s only $50 because who doesn’t love a good steal? I paired it with my trusty black crop top and suede lace-up sandals which can easily carry you into fall. Ps. They just came out in 2 new colors for the season- moss and port wine, so pretty!

With a plain top and skirt, a girl’s gotta add some fun accessories, right? I found these BaubleBar statement earrings through Octer, a unique new shopping platform. Instead of going to one store and looking directly through their selection of earrings, you can search “earrings” and put in your price criteria and Octer let’s you shop a variety of stores. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m always looking for a new way to shop!

crop top (similar) // ASOS pleated midi skirt (wearing size 4) // KarenWalker sunglasses c/o Ditto

BaubleBar earrings // Sam Edelman ‘Yardley’sandals // Clare V. leopard clutch

And can we talk about these Karen Walker sunnies?! They’re gold, tortoise and have mirrored lenses (all of my favorites) but are also quite the splurge coming in at $280. Yikes!! Thankfully I got to rock them through ShopDitto, a service that’s like Netflix for sunglasses. $24/month gets you access to tons of designer sunglasses to switch in and out as often as you like. Use code MEDMANI to try your first month fo’ free!

In other news, how about them Panthers?! We didn’t really get to watch football yesterday since I had a family reunion in my hometown, but I was glad to see we got a W under our belt. Hope everyone had a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

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September 16, 2016

How to Make Your Own Snapchat Geofilter (without Photoshop!)

Ahh, Snapchat. It’s hard to think of a time before this app came into my life and I just can’t get enough! It’s fun, it’s quick, it’s easy and is right up there with Instagram as my most used app. And it totally trumps Instastories… just saying! I mean, you just can’t beat those hilarious filters!! Snapchat geofilters (the filters that pop up when you’re in a certain geographic area) are still somewhat new but their popularity is on the rise. I have seen a few people use them for weddings so I thought my friend Logan should have one for her bachelorette party because… Why not?! So today, I’m sharing a tutorial on how to make your very own geofilter. Let’s get to it!

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September 14, 2016

Our Wedding: Bride & Groom Portraits

foundation for the carolinas wedding, uptown charlotte wedding

For today’s wedding Wednesday, I’m sharing some of my very favorite photos- the bride & groom portraits. I know it’s a lot of pictures of me and the hubs, but I truly just love them all and deciding which ones we’re going to hang up in our home is going to be quite the difficult task! I will forever cherish these photos of Ryan & I on the happiest day of our lives and I feel so lucky to call him my husband.

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September 13, 2016

Cozy Gameday Style

Football season is officially back and I’m ready to cheer on my hometown Panthers! I’m so lucky to live in a city that has an NFL team and you can definitely feel the excitement and energy every Sunday. Last year marked our second time at the Super Bowl and even though we didn’t get that trophy, the unity and team spirit in Charlotte and the Carolinas was incredible to experience. Today I’m sharing a fun (and cozy) game day look that is perfect for those upcoming fall games!

The new statue of Jerry Richardson, the owner of the Carolina Panthers.

Whether it’s wearing a jersey or finding fun ways to rep your colors, fall is the time to bust out the gear and show your team spirit. I knew I wanted a new shirt for this season and found so many options at NFLShop.com. I ultimately went with this striped tee because it was unique and didn’t look like your typical “fan shirt.” Definitely has more of an athleisure vibe… and I’m digging it! It would easily pair with denim shorts and sneakers or a chunky sweater and booties for when it gets chilly. I love the rolled up sleeves and the little pocket but the best part is how seriously soft it is.

And I don’t normally wear baseball caps but y’all know I have been embracing hats lately. This blue Panther logo hat was the perfect way to add a pop of color to my outfit and I know I’ll be getting lots of use out of it this season. The logo has a little bit of glitter but it’s subtle… not too blingy!

Whether you’re an occasional enthusiast or a 365-day diehard, you can show your team and city pride every day of the year with the 2016 NFL Apparel collection at NFLShop.com/Women.

Have y’all stocked up on any game day gear? Another item on my list is a pom-pom winter hat but let me also add that I’m not wishing for winter to come any time soon. I’m honestly shocked that we’re halfway through September! Be sure to check out the 2016 NFL Apparel collection if you’re on the hunt for a new outfit for game day- from jerseys to jackets and hoodies to hats- you can wear your passion for your team whenever, wherever. It’s all on NFLShop.com/Women!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

September 12, 2016

Miami Weekend Recap

Happy Monday, friends! Travel posts are some of my favorite to write and I’m so excited to finally recap my Labor Day weekend in Miami. Seven of us girls headed down to South Beach for my friend Logan’s bachelorette weekend and we had an awesome time- can’t wait to go back! Ps. It’s a long post but hang in there… lots of fun pictures ahead!

We stayed at the W Hotel residences and our condo was ah-mazing. We had ocean view and plenty of room for the seven of us. On our first night we had dinner at Havana 1957 and ate the most amazing Cuban food. I’m still dreaming about those plantains! We followed that with drinks at The Broken Shaker which had the cutest outdoor lunge areas. Thank goodness the hurricane did not rain on our parade because the weather was beautiful all weekend long.

How cute were these palm print cups from Swoozie’s?!

Saturday morning we woke up and had a yummy breakfast at Orange Blossom which was only 2 blocks away from our hotel. Can I also add that I love how everything in Miami is white and covered in palm trees. The avocado toast with poached egg was on point and after multiple refills of coffee, it was time to hit the beach.

The beach and water were absolutely beautiful but the sand was SO hot you basically had to sprint to the water and back. I had to snag a photo by the pink striped chairs because obviously… It was a photo op waiting to happen. After that we checked out the pool scene which was absolutely gorgeous! After enjoying some lunch and watermelon drinks we headed upstairs to get ready for the night.

Vitamin A mint bikini // floppy hat (on sale!)

Earlier while we were on the beach, our friend Rachael headed up to the room and wouldn’t exactly tell us what she was doing up there. We thought she was being SO shady but turns out, she totally surprised all of us with gorgeous flower crowns to wear for the night!! She is the bomb!

If you follow me on Snapchat (khendley), then you might have seen that we had our very own geofilter made by yours truly! It was such a hit and I cannot wait to make them for every event I host in the future. I’ll be posting a tutorial on how to make your own filter very soon!

We had a little lingerie shower for Logan then we headed to an Italian dinner at Cecconi’s. It definitely ranks in one of the top 5 pretties places I’ve eaten- there were trees with twinkle lights everywhere!!

The only downside to the weekend was our experience at LIV at the Fontainebleau. We were so excited for this to be our “big night out” and headed there straight after dinner. Since the club didn’t open until 12am (so late for this grandma!) we hung around the lobby bar which was pretty fun in itself. Then things went south real quick as we approached the bouncers and they told us we couldn’t wear our flower crowns inside. They would not give us a reason why and as if that wasn’t enough, they told the bride-to-be that she couldn’t wear her sash!!! It was so ridiculous it makes me mad just writing about it. Meanwhile, we saw other bachelorette parties with wigs and veils go inside but we had to deal with this BS. We got some free drinks out of it but it definitely put a damper on the night so if you’re planning to go there with your girls… do your research first!

On Sunday morning, my friend Lindsay & I went to check out the Wynwood Walls and squeezed in some blog photos (see the full post here). After that we met back up with the girls for the most delicious brunch at The Driftwood Room located in The Nautilus Hotel. The buffet spread was quite impressive and they even offered an optional “all day rosé.” This foodie was in heaven because every meal we ate was top notch.

We kept it pretty low key on our last day and lounged by the pool for most of the afternoon. For dinner we decided to order some groceries from Publix and have a taco night. This was such a great idea especially since we were there for three nights. We ended the night by taking a stroll on Lincoln Road and popping into some of the beach shops.

Congrats to making it to the end of the post (told you… tons of photos) but most importantly congrats to my bestie who is getting married next month! Miami is obviously a great spot for a bachelorette weekend but I can’t wait to go back and do some more exploring with the hubs. And as of now I have no more trips planned for the year so… I’m thinking that needs to change real soon!

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