Sorry for the super late post today, lovely readers.  I’ve been awfully busy taking my State Board exam for Cosmetology!

I woke up at 4:45 this morning and endured six hours of testing, but I am very happy to announce that I am officially a licensed cosmetologist!!

(this is how good it feels!)

It seems like I was starting school just yesterday— this year has gone by SO quickly!

Another great thing about today: our wedding is one month away!!

I have a Wedding Wednesday post in the works, but it looks like this week may have a wedding Thursday instead.  Thanks for bearing with me!  I’ll be back tomorrow with some advice for a soon-to-be bride.  Stay tuned!

xo

P.S.- You have to check out one of my new favorite blogs.  (I’m especially smitten by this post.)

P.P.S.- Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for this week!

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Have you tried this hairstyle before?  Think it’s something you could do on your own?  Got a look you’d like me to show you how to do?  Share in the comments!

And don’t forget to enter this week’s giveaway!

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This weekend went by a little too fast for my taste… so let’s stay in weekend mode just a while longer and enjoy this week’s giveaway!

Today I’m giving away:

Miracle Shine Spray with Noni Oil by It’s a 10, which adds shine and can be used for thermal protection! (A $24.00 value and—bonus—it smells awesome!!)

Here’s how you can enter:

1) Leave a comment on this post for ONE entry.

2) Leave a comment on another post (and tell me about it here) for ONE entry.

3) Become a fan of {blending beautiful} on Facebook (and tell me about it here) for TWO entries.

4) Follow {blending beautiful} on Twitter (and tell me about it here) for TWO entries.

5) Post a link to {blending beautiful} on your blog/website/facebook page/twitter (and tell me about it here) for FOUR entries.

All entries must be in by midnight on Thursday.  I’ll announce the winner on the blog on Friday morning.

Update: Karen Gonyea is this week’s winner!  Thanks for entering!

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I always love it when Target teams up with big-name designers, but I’m especially excited about next month’s big debut!  Missoni will release their Target line on September 13th, with everything from fashion to bicycles!

Here’s a peek at a few of the items…

(all photos via glamour)

Their signature chevron stripe is as cute as ever!  I want to get my hands on that tea set!!

Are you excited for Target’s new collaboration?  What item do you most like from above?  And what are you up to this weekend?!  Share in the comments!

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This commercial seriously makes me cry every time I see it.  (Yes, I’m one of those girls…)  But seriously, it doesn’t get much sweeter than this…

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Am I right?

Have you ever cried over a commercial?  Am I crazy?  What’s your favorite commercial?  Share in the comments!

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