August Sponsor Spotlight

Hey guys! So we thought we'd introduce you to the sweet ladies who sponsored us for the month of August! Check em out!

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ps. We have plenty of sponsor spots open for September! Check out the deets in our sponsor page!

Published: Poppy Magazine

Hey guys! Since school started, we've been busy getting back into the swing of things as well as dealing with all the fun stuff that comes with living on your own. Like moving into your new apartment and finding two cats living there and peeing on your carpet and clawing at your leather couches. Yeah, that happened. 

In more positive news, we did a little interview for the adorable new Poppy Magazine which can be found in their August/September issue! We talk a little bit about how Awkward Girls came to fruition as well as some tips for new bloggers. Check it out here! (page 15)

Thanks Poppy!

xoxo

Sponsor Post: Jessica Who?

Hey guys! We are so excited to share a Q&A sesh with one of our lovely sponsors, Jessica from Jessica Who? On her blog, you'll find tid bits on fashion and her cute life with her family! She's super funny and loves to make new friends! So make sure to check out her blog and say hello!

Make sure to mosey on over to her Jessica Who? and give her some love!

PS. We're still looking for a more sponsors of all sizes for the month of September. See our sponsorship page here and email us at awkwardgirls2@gmail.com if you're interested!

xoxo

Insta-Life: We're Back!

Our vacation is over! 

Awkward Girls are back in action baby, and it feels good to be home. 

First order of business, is to fill you guys on what we have been up to in the last few weeks (courtesy of instagram of course). 

First of all, we took a little day trip to San Francisco!

A street performer who told us our clapping was condescending. Then asked for a a $20 tip.
Gotta love it.

Some random bridge or something.

Swing dancing in Union Square! Our Charlestons were off the chain.

Then this is what happens when we're in our respective homes without each other:

It's beautiful.

Zombie Baby

Baby Lolo

Health foods.

California sunsets taken through dirty windows. 

Welp. That's it. Nothing too crazy!

Enjoy your weekend!

xoxo

Guest Post: First Impressions

Hello lovelies!

Today we have Maria from First Impressions filling in for us!

Our first impression of her: we were obsessed.

We love her whimsical pictures and her laid back, feminine vintage style. 

Take a look at post below, and you'll see what we mean. 

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Hello, lovely readers of Awkward Girls!

Summer is slowly fading into fall, and I always try to soak in every little, beautiful feeling that the final breaths of summer bring about. I'd like to talk about one feeling in particular...maybe you've experienced it too, when you feel as if you're in a Jane Austen novel. You feel like everything around you is all too wonderful, and you can't stop daydreaming, and you begin to romanticize everything.

Speaking of Jane Austen, my favorite novel of hers is Sense and Sensibility. My parents got me this beautiful edition of it for my birthday last year, and the cover is almost as wonderful as the story inside.

 As well as loving to read in summer, I also love bicycle riding. Going down a sunny road with the wind flying through your hair...it's almost magical.

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer! There's too many delightful, beautiful, and magical things not to notice and enjoy.

xo
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See what we mean? Make sure to visit her at First Impressions!

Thanks Maria for showing us the beautiful things summer has to offer!

We will definitely take advantage of the little summer lovin we have left. 

xoxo

Guest Post: Wearing it On My Sleeves

Oh hello again! Today we have yet another guest post for you. If you haven't checked out Sarah from Wearing It On My Sleeves yet, then consider this your lucky day. Because once you see her oh-so-fly style and read her hilarious writing, you'll be hooked.

 (Fun Fact: One time we met Sarah whilst Zumba-ing. We were all really sweaty and it was awesome.)

Anyways, enjoy!

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Oh hey. sup.

I know I know I'm not the lovely Awkward Girls. 

They're partying it up and asked me to come on over and fill in for them (Thanks guys, I'll have them clothed, fed, bathed and in bed by 9!)

Whenever I see a guest post it's like I've just walked into my house and some random stranger is in my home wearing my bathrobe, using my toothbrush and simultaneously eating all my Nutella. 

You want them to leave as soon as possible so your once normal house can get back to unintruded bliss as usual. But don't worry, I promise they will be back in no time, but until then you'll just have to get to know this Nutella eating, bathrobe loving girl.

shirt/jeans: target, shoes: f21, bag: thrifted

I'm Sarah, from Wearing It On My Sleeves. I like clothes (wearing them, not eating them or something freaky like that), I'm sarcastic as crap (on that note, is crap REALLY sarcastic?), I'm in love with thrift store shopping and I have a hot tamale of a husband named Matt and a fluffy pup named Indie (and if that is way too broad for you, you can find a bit more out about me here.)

Fashion wasn't always easy for me. I always liked unique clothes and loved getting gussied up but I never really had a nack for finding trends and creating my own unique personal style.

So one day I just decided I would learn, and I've been on a journey to find out how to have great fashion, not break the bank, and still express my own personal style ever since, and it's been a blast!

Feel free to come check out my blog and go on my life and style journey with me.

Thanks so much girls, they were all little angels. Except for that one over there, she gave me the stink eye the entire time.

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Isn't she just great? Hopefully, when we decide to be in shape again we can continue our Zumba adventures and the world will be right again. Make sure you go check out the rest of Sarah's cute style at Wearing It On My Sleeves!

xoxo

Guest Post: A Fancy Day // Shabby Apple Giveway Winner

Today, we have the lovely Courtney from A Fancy Day! Not only does she have amazing, classic style, but affordable to boot! Doesn't get better than that, right? 

We also may or may not be obsessed with her hair color. 

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Pants: American Eagle, Shirt: H&M, Shoes: Gap, Watch: Charming Charlie

Hello Awkward Girl readers my name is Courtney from A Fancy Day a personal life and style blog. I originally started a Fancy Day to show others and myself that you don't need a lot of money to be a fancy stylish lady, so I try to keep things affordable over at A Fancy Day because who doesn't love a good deal? Especially when it's something that can worn over and over again like my white skinny jeans. I've pretty much been living in them this summer, they are super comfy and like I said easy to mix with almost everything in my closet. Making it a great addition to the wardrobe.

Big Thanks to Lauren and Madison for having me on their blog today, and feel free to stop by A Fancy Day anytime.
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 Thanks so much Courtney! We love our white skinnies too-- definitely a summer staple! Make sure to check out A Fancy Day to see more of Courtney's awesome style!

 Our final giveaway winner has been chosen! Before we announce the winner, we'd like to thank all of you so much for supporting us! This blog definitely wouldn't be the same without our amazing readers!
And another huge thank you to our generous giveaway hosts, Bobbins and Bits, Tela Clothing, JUNIEblake, Meagan from The Egg, and Shabby Apple!

Enough suspense, right? The giveaway winner to $100 to Shabby Apple is
Sarajolie from

The Russell Report!
  
Congrats Sarajolie! Be on the lookout for an email from us! 


Thanks again you guys! Have an amazing weekend!


xoxo

Guest Post: Deer Circus//Madewell Gift Card Winner!

Hey Guys! Today we have another awesome guest poster for you! We'd like to introduce you to Bridget from Deer Circus! We instantly fell in love with her amazing photography and adorable style, and we know you will too. Check it out!

PS. Check down below to see if you won the $50 Madewell Gift Card!

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hi awkward girls and guys abounding! if we haven't yet met, i'm bridget from the deer circus...and i'm sick of summer clothes. 

this record-long string of 90-plus degree days in denver was really floating my boat for awhile...but now it's become a horror. i walk into my closet and see sweaters and coats and tights and boots, relegated to the darkest, least touched corners. sometimes i run my fingers across a plush winter coat, and mouth the words, "i miss you." yep, i'm really that pathetic. 

after weeks of literally sweating it out in skivvies in my apartment, i couldn't stand it anymore: i threw on a midi skirt, a real blouse, bootie heels, and walked proudly into the sun. no, it's not quite a chunky sweater & riding boots yet...but it's a start. 

blouse, c/o mono b. belt, j.crew. shoes/skirt: forever21. 

and hey, for all my selfish grievances against the sun...someone else is counting the days down to autumn too: that'd be my husband, robbie. 

shirt: old navy. shorts: tommy hilfiger, macy's. boat shoes: sperry, macy's. 


i think he's a total charmer in stripes & boat shoes...but he & i both know the rate at which my heart melts when he's under a gray sky, boots laced up, the sleeves of a cardigan pushed up ever so effortlessly...

we're complete babies.

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Ugh. We totally agree about this warm weather thing. Bring on the boots and scarves and layers! And make sure you go stop by Deer Circus to see more of Bridget's cute life. 

Now, the moment we've all been waiting for. The winner of the $50 Madewell gift card is...
Bonnie from 
Creations by Bonnybee!

Congratulations Bonnie! Be looking for an email from us pretty soon!

Thanks to all who entered and to Megan for hosting this amazing giveaway!
Remember there's still time left to enter the $100 Shabby Apple Giveaway!

Now go have a fabulous friday.

xoxo

Guest Post: Classy Confessions Post & JUNIEblake Giveaway Winners

We are so excited to share with you guys one of our favorite Provo bloggers, Megan, from 
 Classy Confessions. 

Her preppy, fun style is just the ticket for some summer outfit inspiration! Check it out!

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Shirt: F21, Shorts: Topshop, Sunglasses: Chloé, 

Necklace: Borrowed from my Sister (Similar) 

Hello! I'm Megan and I blog over at Classy Confessions. I often talk about style, food, my life, and my adorable pup Winston. I am so excited to post on Awkward Girls. Lauren and Madison are the cutest and so hilarious! 

Because of the title of my blog, I often get asked (mostly by my husband), "What's your confession?" So, here it is guys: I like to hide behind sunglasses and bright pink lipstick. I actually don't have makeup on – besides the lipstick, and my hair is wet. Sometimes I want to be cute, but I'm just not dedicated enough to put in the effort. So what do I do? Cheat it. Fluorescent lipstick and giant sunglasses never let me down. 

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We feel you girl. Sometimes its so hot outside, that we don't even want to wear clothes... what?

Anyways...

Thanks Megan for the awesome tricks to still looking fabulous in the summer heat! We will definitely have to try them out!

AND the 2 lucky winners of the $30 GC's  to JUNIEblake Giveaway are...

Shelley  from Shelley Bean

and Beth from Comforts for the Soul

Congrats ladies! Be on the lookout for an email from us soon. 

And a big thank you to all who entered! Don't forget, there is still time to enter our Madewell and Shabby Apple Giveaways!

xoxo 

Guest Post: C'est La Belle Vie + Tela Clothing Giveaway Winner

Hey guys! Today we have another guest post from one of our favorite ladies, Charity from C'est La Belle Vie! We hope you love her awesome, laid-back style as much as we do. 

Spoiler alert: you will.

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Bonjour, awkward girls readers! I'm Charity & I blog about style, thrifting, food, & drinks at c'est la belle vie. Madison & Lauren are some of my long-time favorite bloggers so of course I was ecstatic to put together a guest post for them while they do some summer playing. Hope you ladies are having a lovely break!

Summer is all about simplicity & ease for me, especially when it comes to style. I wanted to show that simple vibe in this outfit post, while also wearing something that I feel like Lauren and Madison would rock--doesn't this top just scream Awkward Girls? I love it..so girly and carefree. I paired it with my comfiest jeans & favorite booties and was set for a summer brunch downtown with an old friend. 

blouse: Forever 21, jeans: Urban Outfitters, booties: Charlotte Russe, necklace: Zumiez

Nothing like some pink polka dots to make you feel good. What is your favorite thing about summer style? How do you dress up simple looks? Come tell me your thoughts! Thanks for letting me post, ladies! 

xo Charity | c'est la belle vie

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Thanks Charity! We would totally rock that outfit! And we're loving those summer boots.
Now without further ado, the winner of the Tela Clothing giveaway is...

Carina from 
The Little Antlers!

Congrats, and look out for an email from us pretty soon!

Thanks everyone for entering. Don't forget it's not too late to enter the JUNIEblake, the Madewell, and the Shabby Apple giveaways!


xoxo

Guest Post: L' Esthetique // Bobbins and Bits Giveaway Winner

We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!



We spent our weekend roadtripping to California and spending time with our families!

As you might've guessed, blogging can get a little difficult when we aren't together.

So, instead of going on a blogging hiatus, we set up some guest posts for you!

While we're livin' it up, enjoy our awesome guest posts and check in to see our 1,000 Follower Giveaway Week winners!

Stay sweet.

xoxo,

lolomads

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Well hello, Awkward Girls readers! I'm Tiana and I am so thrilled to be filling in for Lauren and Madison while they're away. I blog over at l'esthetique, and like to consider it my home away from home. While many of my posts are ootd's and my random babbling about life, I wanted to bring you all something a lil'bit special and a lil'bit different - what I think are the fundamentals to a great summer date night! 

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1/ a fun, yet stylish outfit (sans uncomfortable walking shoes!)

My personal outfit: dress | similar sunglasses | sandals | camera bag | watch | local earrings




2/ exciting and unconventional restaurant selections

Try somewhere you've never been before! Explore new places! It'll be an adventure for both you and your date.



3/ a good attitude and an open mind!

Date nights are all about surrounding yourself with good people and doing things you both enjoy. Be positive and keep a carefree mentality. What you end up doing could be way more fun than what you had originally planned.



4/ a good listening ear

Take this time to learn something about your date that you didn't know before (and vise versa!). Regardless of if you've been dating 5 years or 5 minutes, there's always something new to be learned and something personal to be shared.



5/ a back-up plan

For those times when you finish eating early or have no idea what to do next, have a few activities in the back of your mind to suggest so that there are no awkward pauses or long bouts of silence. It could be anything from that movie you've been dying to see to your favorite dessert bar.

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These are simply the things that I find essential to a summer date night. They make be quirky, and they may be a bit old-fashioned, but they've never steered me wrong!

What are some of your summer date night fundamentals?

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Like promised, we have our first winner of the 1,000 Follower Giveaway Week!

The winner of the $20 to Bobbins and Bits is....

Bridget  from

Deer Circus!

Congratulations Bridget! Look out for an email from us pretty soon.

 

** It's not too late to enter our giveaways from Tela Clothing, JUNIEblake, Madewell, and Shabby Apple! Get on that!

Giveaway Week: $100 to Shabby Apple{CLOSED}

 

Hey guys! Today marks the fifth and final day of our week of giveaways!

(When we said a week, we meant a business week....good enough)

Today's giveaway is brought to you by the one and only Shabby Apple!

Shabby Apple, in case you aren't familiar, is an online boutique that specializes in adorable, vintage-inspired, modest dresses. 

{Here's some of our recent favorites from the new Lighthouse collection!}

You guys might be thinking, "Wait a second. Don't you guys work for them?"

And in fact, yes. We do. Which is why we were able to score you guys the chance to win a woppin' 

$100 gift card to Shabby Apple!

Yep. You'll be rolling in the chicness with all that dough.

Oh, and in case you can't wait, or feel that the odds are not ever in your favor, then use the code awkwardgirls10off for 10% off your purchase until September 10th!

So here's how you win (must have a U.S. shipping address to enter)

Mandatory:

1. Be a follower of Awkward Girls

2. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook

(Leave one comment for doing both please!)

Extra Entries:

+ Head on over to Shabby Apple and let us know what you would pick out!

+Follow Shabby Apple on Twitter

+Follow Awkward Girls on Twitter

+Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about this giveaway. (leave the link if you can!)

+ Put this button up on your sidebar and leave it up for the week!

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*leave a separate comment for each entry, please!*

This giveaway will end on Friday, August 17th at 11:59 p.m.

Good Luck!

xoxo