Last night made me long for a week back in college! It felt so incredibly good to be reunited with my best girlfriends from college at the rehearsal dinner of our beautiful friend Leah!
Leah’s fiancé Ricky’s family hosted an evening of drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and cake for close friends and family at 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House.
Around this same time two years ago Ryan’s mom hosted our rehearsal dinner in the exact same place in downtown St. Petersburg, so we felt a little nostalgic as we walked into the restaurant ready to celebrate the marriage of our friends. I’m so excited for the wedding today!
Oh! And guess who decided to take the plunge and try out bright red lipstick!?
Since my outfit was rather neutral, I figured last night was a good night to debut the red lips. Thanks to your advice, I stopped by CVS on our way to St. Pete and picked up red lip liner to use before applying the lipstick so it wouldn’t bleed. (Thank you!) I initially felt like the lipstick looked really intense, but Ryan assured me it wasn’t too out there, so out the door I went!
My friend Merri lives in New York and is a red lipstick pro and she gave me her seal of approval.
I told her I feel like red lipstick is high maintenance because you have to touch it up every now and then (which I really didn’t do, so mine was completely worn off by the end of the night, as you can see in the above picture). Plus, I kept worrying that it was on my teeth or smeared across my face. Can you tell I’m a red lipstick rookie!? Ha!
Our group ended up being the last ones out last night as we sat at a table drinking and eating red velvet cake and having the best time. I miss my friends so much!!! I just love how we never seem to miss a beat and pick up right where we left off whenever we see each other even though we all live in different places now. They’re the best!
Breakfast
When I awoke this morning, I made myself a breakfast sandwich with two fried eggs, melted cheese and jelly.
Sweet and salty!
Plus some cinnamon roasted almonds on the side.
I’m off to the hotel to spend the day with my girlfriends. See you crazy kids later!
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I have those same feelings about red lipstick!! You definitely pulled it off though – very nice ! 🙂
That looks SO FUN! I have a college reunion (homecoming) next weekend, and I cannot wait. Even though it’s only been two years, I miss my friends so much!! Have fun at the wedding!
You look lovely and the red lipstick isn’t too much at ALL, it looks wonderful! Enjoy the rest of the trip!
Ah nights like those with good friends are the best…hope today is even better :)!
Your pictures are so beautiful and the red lipstick was the perfect touch! Enjoy your day with your girlfriends.
Good for you for giving it a try! I don’t know that I have that much confidence. Have a wonderful time at the wedding!
The lipstick looks great! Can you share the brand and name of the lipstick and lip liner your wearing?
I have the same feeling when I meet up with my friends again. It will be a blast when we all get married. I can’t wait!
You definitely pulled off the red lips though! I’ll have to go back and scroll through that post for pointers, I love the look but I’m never quite sure how to pull it off.
I love the red lipstick, you’ve inspired me to get a little more creative with my make up! Have fun with your friends, I miss college too!!! It was so fun being a KD 🙂
I LOVE your dress! Have a wonderful day, this makes me miss my college girlfriends so much!
You definitely pulled off the red lipstick look! I would be super paranoid about it too though–I’ve never worn lipstick before and I always remember telling my mom when it was on her teeth! haha
Love that skirt! I think the red lipstick looks nice, it’s a nice change from just a regular neutral lip!
is that a dress or skirt? i need it – so adorable!
Fun night! Night out with girlfriends is always a good time!
Have a great time at the wedding!
Where’d you get that adorable dress???
I think the red lips look great!! Also love the dress (or skirt + top?). Either way, super cute!
Love your outfit! Have a great time at the wedding!
You rocked the red lipstick! And I love your outfit too! I miss my best girlfriends from college too… It’s always so special when we get to reunite since it’s such a rare occasion. Glad you guys had a great time!
Awesome! I got to hang with my college friends at a wedding last weekend, and it was so good! Enjoy!
I’ve always been hesitant about red lipstick also, but it looks so great!
I LOVE your outfit!! And the red lipstick looks so great!
ahhhh how fun and how exciting!! I too would be soooooooo nostalgic if a friend hosted a dinner at our rehearsal place. 😀 And you look gorgeous with the red lips! Doesn’t look funky or overdone, so great job. 🙂 ps: I always see the OLDER women (50’s, 60’s) who wear red lipstick with red smeared in their teeth lol.
The red lipstick looks great on you! You can definitely pull it off! I agree that using lip liner is key, but I’m with you and think it is kind of high maintenance. I also worry about it smearing or being on my teeth. I like to use lip stain sometimes because I think it’s a little less maintenance/ worrisome. I really like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in “Always Red.” And it only takes a tiny bit to get really bold color. Enjoy the wedding today!
Love your dress! And the red lipstick! =)
The red lip looks great on you! I tried the red lipstick thing Once. At home alone. Then I thought, I can’t subject the innocent public to this….good thing you can pull it off 🙂
Julie you look beautiful!!
neither one of us could pull off red lipstick 😉
The lipstick looks amazing! I would have been a worry wort myself…I am especially nervous I would have it all over my teeth. I stick to lighter pinks and neutral colors. Im sure my fiance would love the red though
I could never get away with red lipstick – looks good on you, though!
I miss weddings! We have none in the near future!
It’s adorable that you all have the same long blonde hair … Sorority sisters for sure! (Elle Woods would be proud!)
The red looks great on you! It brings out your eyes and hair color even more. You should look into a lip color sealer for the next time you wear it. I think they still have those at Sephora.
Cute dress! Is that one piece?
it’s a shirt and a top! i’ll update the fashion page with the info. soon! 🙂
Oh how exciting! it’s great that you have such strong friendships 🙂 Your outfit looks bangin’ and you’re rockin that red lippy!
The lipstick looks great! I feel the same kind of nostalgia whenever I see my college pals. I think it’s just a fact of life!
Looks great, Julie! I really want to try it too.
The red lips look great!
lipstick looks perfect 🙂 you rocked it! so glad you are enjoying your weekend!
The Cocoa Roast almonds and even better than the cinnamon!! Definitely try them out! Perfect for an after-dinner snack!
HA! I always worry that lipstick is all over my teeth because even the girls that I know who wear it all the time, often have it on their teeth. I think I’ll stick with neutral! 😉
The lipstick experiment looks great!
Love your outfit too.
The trick to making it last is this:
Fill lips with liner (I actually use on that matches my lips not the lipstick)
Apply lipstick
Blot with a tissue – hard as if you are pressing the lipstick into your lips
Reapply the lipstick
I have literally fallen asleep with bright lipstick on and it was still there the next morning using this method. And if you are worried it’s too intense apply it with a lip brush instead of straight from the tube.
I think it looks great! Yay red lips!
You look beautiful and it looks like it was so much fun 😀
I love that dress! Its so pretty on you.
I love your dress! The brekfast also looks delish!
i love red lipstick! i def feel the same though..whenever i wear it i feel like its all over my face or that i need to constantly touch it up or something..its intimidating! but looks so pretty. you look great!
The red lipstick looks great!! and so does your dress!! glad to hear you had a fun time!!
You rocked the red lipstick! Love it!
Loving the red lipstick! You have inspired me to take the plunge and get some.