Friday Favorites


Happy Friday friends! I haven’t shared a favorites post in a while and there has been a lot of fun this week so let’s get right to it! 



Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

My skin has never been prone to breakouts, but it seems that turning 30 may have changed that! My sister recommended this drying lotion and it’s amazing! I use a q-tip applying it to the “area” and it dries it overnight. It does tingle after application, but it works! 

Endurance Pilates and Yoga

On Monday I was invited to Endurance Pilates and Yoga to take a private pilates session with Christie who is a principal pilates instructor at the studio. For 55 minutes Christie took me through what a personal pilates session is like. I’ve taken a few pilates classes on reformer’s before, but I’ve never had an instructor really work through each movement with me. The session was true to the pilates method, which is not usually the case with other classes I’ve taken – turns out I’ve been doing the hundred’s all wrong! I jokingly asked Christie if she thought the pilates class or the birth of a child would be harder! If you’ve ever wondered how the Victoria Secret models get in shape before a shoot – aside from amazing genetics, it’s the Endurance Method and the bridal packages make me wish I was still planning my wedding, but I’ll just have to share it with all my brides! I judge a workout based on how sore I am the next day – the verdict, I’m happy I worked from home on Tuesday because I was incredibly sore and could barely lift my arms!

Bespoke Boston Weddings New Website

For the last few months, Jackie & I have been working with a designer on revamping our company website and it went live on Monday! We wanted our site to be crisp, clean & inviting for couples and hopefully it is just that! We are excited to continue to expand the site with a blog & showcase our portfolio of past weddings as well! 

Harry’s Razors 

When I told Gary that he had blogger mail, you would have thought I told him we just won the lottery, it’s the little things friends! The folks at Harry’s sent me two of their Truman Set’s – one for me & one for Gary! As much as I liked the razors, Gary really liked them! In his words: you get a nice close shave & the balm doesn’t leave you with irritation! Funny enough, my dad was here when we opened the boxes & it turns out he uses the razors & loves them too! I prefer men’s razors over women’s any day & the quality is certainly there with Harry’s!

The Last Tycoon 

If you have Amazon Prime then I cannot recommend The Last Tycoon enough! I first watched the pilot episode last year before the other episodes were released and knew it was going to be a show that I was going to love! I’m a huge fan of Matt Bomer from White Collar Crime & Lily Collins is just flawless as a the daughter of a head of a hollywood studio! Based on the unfinished novel by F. Scott Fitgerald – this is everything amazing about old Hollywood with the issues of the 1930’s playing center stage in both character development and theme! The final episode of the season was ahhhh…I am ready for season two! If you liked the Great Gatsby & the era of old hollywood – then I’m sure you’ll like this! 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! We have some really fun things planned so I hope you’ll follow along on Instagram and I’ll see you back here Monday for Weekending! 



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  1. KelseyB
    August 11, 2017 / 10:28 am

    I just love everything Mario Badescu, and I have bought my husband two of the Harry's kits from J. Crew and he has really liked them too! And I need a new show to watch, so I am happy you recommended one 🙂 Have a great weekend!

  2. a little bit of emily
    August 11, 2017 / 11:00 am

    I think I need to find a pilates studio like that around me! That sounds like a great work out. Happy Friday!

  3. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    August 11, 2017 / 11:16 am

    Love your new website! It definitely has an inviting clean feeling to it. I would want to check out an Endurance pilates class, I've only ever done a basic reformer class. It sounds like it would make you sore the next day. Have a great weekend girl!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  4. Andrea Nine
    August 11, 2017 / 11:20 am

    I've been trying to get my Husband to try Harry's, heard nothing but good about them. Off to browse your revamped website..can't wait!! Happy Weekend gorgeous!!

  5. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
    August 11, 2017 / 11:52 am

    I love Pilates!! I have seen the last Tycoon on amazon, but wasn't sure about it! I will definitely check it out now! Happy Friday 🙂

  6. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    August 11, 2017 / 11:55 am

    I've wanted to watch The Last Tycoon because I love period pieces so I'm glad you said it was good! And I'm so intrigued by the reformer–I wish there was one close to me!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  7. Anonymous
    August 11, 2017 / 12:04 pm

    Happy Friday ! Yay for updating your wedding website ! Pilates and yoga are both something I've never tried but I've heard amazing things about both ! Have a fabulous weekend !

  8. R's Rue
    August 11, 2017 / 12:11 pm

    Congrats to you and Jackie.
    rsrue.blogspot.com

  9. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    August 11, 2017 / 12:27 pm

    I've never thought to use men's razors! Those sound awesome, and how fun for Gary to get some too!

  10. Life as the Mrs.
    August 11, 2017 / 12:33 pm

    Ha, I blogged about Mario Badescu today, too! I am loving that brand lately. And I watched the first episode of "The Last Tycoon" and I'm still on the fence about it — does it pick up just a bit? Brandon was a bit "meh" about it but I love things set in that era and so I really want to get into it!

  11. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    August 11, 2017 / 12:48 pm

    Congrats about your new site that is so exciting!!!! I have been on the hunt to find a Pilates reformer studio! My sister just started and loves it. I hope you have a great weekend!

  12. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog
    August 11, 2017 / 1:03 pm

    I love Mario Badescu products! I haven't seen The Last Tycoon and need to check it out! A reformer workout sounds amazing! Have the best weekend!

    Jill
    Doused in Pink

  13. P!nky
    August 11, 2017 / 1:10 pm

    Your website looks so good, love the crisp and colors. And i will have to try the show, love me some old hollywood.

  14. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    August 11, 2017 / 1:12 pm

    How exciting that your new website went live! I can't wait to go see it!! I haven't done pilates so long but I was thinking about trying out a last next week! Glad to hear it was a great work-out!!

    Rosy Outlook

  15. Carly
    August 11, 2017 / 1:13 pm

    We watched the first episode of The Last Tycoon a few months ago whenever they did the sneak preview or whatever, so I'm excited to see that the rest of the season is out now- it looked really good. So cool to do a personal pilates session! Congrats on the website revamp– it looks amazing!

  16. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    August 11, 2017 / 1:35 pm

    My husband LOVES those razors!!! Happy Friday lady!

  17. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    August 11, 2017 / 1:57 pm

    I have been dying to take one of those pilates classes! They look like such an amazing workout! And love the new website! You ladies killed it!! Happy Friday love!<3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  18. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    August 11, 2017 / 2:12 pm

    I have workout envy now! And i used to use that badescu potion too before i had to switch to retinol– those 30's hormones!

  19. Kate at Green Fashionista
    August 11, 2017 / 2:29 pm

    Congrats on the new website!!! That private pilates session sounds amazing, and my husband has been so intrigued by those razors! Happiest of Fridays to you <3
    Green Fashionista

  20. Laura @ Laura Likes Design
    August 11, 2017 / 2:32 pm

    That pilates studio looks gorgeous!

  21. Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost
    August 11, 2017 / 2:35 pm

    I have heard great things about that drying lotion and need to give it a try! Your new website looks amazing!

  22. Nadine
    August 11, 2017 / 3:45 pm

    I will have to check out The Last Tycoon. You didn't steer me wrong with your other recommendations. We love Ballers! BeSpoke site is blocked from my work computer, so I will have to check it out at home! I really love AntiBac from Kate Somerville for breakouts. It is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me. The bottle is a little pricey, but it lasts me a good 6-8 months using it daily. Hope you have a great weekend!

  23. Rebecca Jo
    August 11, 2017 / 3:49 pm

    You have me so intrigued by the Last Tycoon. I am a Gatsby fan!!!
    Congrats on your web site… I wish we were in the same area to work weddings together 🙂

  24. Kay R.
    August 11, 2017 / 3:59 pm

    The new website is absolutely stunning! Really pretty. Good job!

  25. Elle J. Nior
    August 11, 2017 / 4:13 pm

    Great Post! I was looking for my next binge worthy Series! I'll check it out!

    -Lena
    L.E.N.A | Revealed
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  26. The Girl who Loved to Write
    August 11, 2017 / 4:58 pm

    Harry's are the best ever!! And I need that drying lotion!

  27. Lindsay's Sweet World
    August 11, 2017 / 5:37 pm

    I need that drying lotion. I haaaate when I have some random zit pop up becuase it always ends up being on the end of my nose or somewhere SUPER obvious. So annoying! Have a great weekend, B!

  28. Ashley G
    August 11, 2017 / 5:41 pm

    Brian and I both use that drying lotion and it works so well!!

  29. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    August 11, 2017 / 6:05 pm

    lol @ that top picture. hilarious. i have been using that drying lotion and don't love love love it yet. i don't think it's working for me, which is always a bummer. definitely adding The Last Tycoon – i love Lily Collins. have a good weekend!

  30. Brandi Jo Little, Author
    August 11, 2017 / 6:25 pm

    I love pilates, but that class looks a lot harder than mine haha! Happy Friday!

  31. A Dash of Pretty
    August 11, 2017 / 6:39 pm

    I cannot wait to get back to Pilates, it's seriously one of the best workouts and really can change your entire body like no other. The website looks so great!! And that drying lotion is SO good. I tried a bunch of his other products after that, and they are all pretty excellent. Have a fab weekend girl! XO

  32. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    August 11, 2017 / 6:58 pm

    Everyone seems to love that drying lotion, but it does nothing on my breakouts. I either have bionic zits or got a bad batch? LOL!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

  33. Straight A Style
    August 11, 2017 / 7:01 pm

    That is what I need – an instructor to really work through each movement with me. I always feel like I am doing it wrong which makes me end up quitting.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  34. Christina Lea Loves
    August 11, 2017 / 10:08 pm

    I'd love to do a private pilates class before taking a regular class to really learn it and feel comfortable – sounds like you had a great workout!

  35. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    August 12, 2017 / 1:44 am

    I'm with you on never being prone to acne but when I hit 30, I started getting acne here and there. Seems crazy but hormones are unpredictable I guess…good to know about the drying lotion! Congrats on your gorgeous new website for BeSpoke. I LOVE it! Have a wonderful weekend pretty lady! xo Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis

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    August 12, 2017 / 11:57 am

    That's cool. I like your blog. Go to my blog alamodenatine.blogspot.com

  37. Girl Meets Bow
    August 12, 2017 / 12:38 pm

    Your new website looks awesome girl!! So excited for your business to continue to grow! Hope you have an amazing weekend!

  38. Trista @ The Classy Chaos
    August 12, 2017 / 1:24 pm

    I am definitely going to have to try that lotion! And I'll have to add The Last Tycoon to my tv binge watch list while on maternity leave! Happy Weekend!

  39. Unknown
    August 12, 2017 / 4:10 pm

    I am a big fan of Mario Badescu products!!! <3

    Angelie // Gabe’s Homegrown Dishes

  40. Shelly @ The Queen in Between
    August 12, 2017 / 5:16 pm

    Your new website is so exciting! I am thinking after reading this I need to change back to mens razors. Hope you have a super weekend!

  41. Karly @ What Karly Said
    August 13, 2017 / 8:25 pm

    I've always wanted to try Pilates at an actual studio, it sounds like it's no joke! Just added the Last Tycoon to my watchlist – can't wait!

  42. Laura Darling
    August 14, 2017 / 2:46 am

    Oohh I need to check out that show on Amazon Prime! I've been in need of a new show to get into!

  43. sara [at] journey of doing
    August 19, 2017 / 12:34 am

    I'm totally jealous of your private pilates lesson; I miss my pilates classes!! They are such great workouts!! The new website is GORGEOUS – just like the events you plan!

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