Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! πŸ€

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! πŸ’•

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. πŸ’•

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. ⛳️ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. 🍿 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
Let's make a spring simmer pot! πŸ‹ This one work Let's make a spring simmer pot! πŸ‹ This one works for spring or summer and makes your house smell fresh and clean!

Add lemon zest, slices of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to a pot. Cover ingredients with water and simmer on low heat. 

You could also swap rosemary for mint leaves! I'm definitely going to try that option too.

Do you use simmer pots? What is your favorite combination?

#simmerpot #springsimmerpot #easterideas #springideas #springhome #easterhome #summerhome #summerideas #recipereel #diyhomedecorideas
BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjami BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjamin and me. This was so much fun! I saw it on Pinterest and knew we had to try it! 

To make banana sushi you just coat a banana in melted chocolate or peanut butter and roll it in sprinkles, mini candies, coconut, Rice Krispies, crushed granola bars or whatever else you can think of! Then you slice it up like sushi pieces and enjoy with your littles. 

We had a blast making a big mess! 

#activitiesfortoddlers #recipesforkids #kidrecipes #bananasundae #bananasushi #ideasfortoddlers #toddlercooking #toddlercookingskills #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
  • SHOP
    • INSTAGRAM
    • AMAZON
    • GIFT GUIDES
  • ABOUT
    • FAQ
    • Disclaimer
  • BLOG
  • LET’S WORK TOGETHER
  • HOLIDAY HUB
    • Super Bowl
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year’s Eve
  • FREEBIES
    • Charcuterie Basics Course
    • 12 Cocktails of Christmas
    • Midsize Style Guide
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Contact

Helen G. Bailey

  • WEAR
  • PRIMP
  • ENTERTAIN
  • DECORATE
  • DINE
  • FAMILY

Fashion · March 21, 2018

What to Know Before Going to Charleston Fashion Week

Ok first things first! If you don’t follow me on Instagram, this would be the week to start! Thursday is my birthday, soΒ every day this week I’m giving away something fun! So far I’ve announced a fun self-tanning package from Fake Bake, $100 to Bauble Bar, and a fabulous package of goodies from Graphique de France. Every morning I have a new giveaway, they all end at the end of the week so there is plenty of time to enter! GO, GO, GO!

Anyways, if you DO follow me on Instagram, you probably saw I was at Charleston Fashion Week last week! My mom and my sister were on Spring break so we made it a girl’s weekend! I received media credentials the last three nights of Fashion Week so we were in Charleston from Thursday to Sunday.

charleston fashion week

It was even better than you could have imagined. In my life the movie, nothing changes. It was the perfect week networking with other bloggers, media outlets, boutiques, and OF COURSE watching ALL the fashion shows! I had never been before, but since it was such a fabulous week, I thought I would share what I learned from my first experience!

charleston fashion week

So Charleston Fashion Week is different than New York fashion week because it’s all in one place: Marion Square. So my first tip would be to stay somewhere near there! We Air BNB’d a house that was a quick uber ride away. It really was the cutest house, but if I go again I will try to book early and stay near the square. There are fabulous hotels all around the square so you can just bop right over when the events start!

My second tip would be to get there every night early! There are so many shops, sips and sights to see before the shows begin. The style lounge is a great place to shop local and national boutiques. They have a dj keeping it super lively and fun signature drinks flowing. You can also get some champagne at the Lexus tent (and oggle at some male models next to cars, which I totally did with no chill.) Also, you MUST be there to people watch. Yes the looks in the shows are incredible, but street style is alive and well at Charleston Fashion Week. The outfits on the attendees are worth getting there to see.

 

 

My next piece of advice would be to upgrade to VIP tickets at least one night! The VIP tent is super fun and hot pink on the inside. Drinks are provided and there are brie tartlets and other excellent snacks. It’s really fun so I would definitely upgrade at least one night! This year, the VIP tent was sponsored by Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, and they did it right!

 

I would also recommend purchasing tickets for the last night! Saturday is the finale of the week, the announcement of the emerging designer competition, and the after party in the style lounge. Every night is excellent, but Saturday was my favorite. It truly was a culmination of the entire week, and I just loved every minute.

This is obviously just the tip of the iceberg for Lexus Charleston Fashion Week! Don’t worry, I have more coming! Check out my posts next week about fashion in the shows and more about the week as a whole.

Have you ever been to Charleston Fashion Week? What was your favorite part?

 

In: Fashion

You’ll Also Love

The Best Products of 2021
baby pool floatJune 2021 Best Sellers
Winter Purchases from Express

Comments

  1. Tabitha Bradley-Raines says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:01 am

    I had no idea that Charleston even had a fashion week! It seemed like loads of fun. Charleston is definitely on my bucket list to visit for its history and for some Nicholas Sparks reasons. Guess I have another reason to visit now!

  2. Channing Callahan @ Echanning says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:44 am

    I went to Charleston a couple years ago and it was so much fun there. I really love the energy and atmosphere there. I didn’t get the chance to go to Fashion Week but it looks like a lot of fun! πŸ™‚

  3. Lily Ayala says

    March 21, 2018 at 10:28 am

    That’s so neat that they do a fashion week. I think this would be so fun!

  4. Denise // The Elle Aesthetic says

    March 21, 2018 at 10:37 am

    I definitely want to check out Charleston Fashion Week. The events always looks so fun and visiting Charleston is on my travel list for next year! Thanks for sharing your experience πŸ™‚

  5. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    March 21, 2018 at 10:53 am

    I wasn’t able to get my schedule coordinated to go this year but it’s definitely on my list for next year. It always looks so fun and I bet you had a blast with your mom and sister! Love your outfit!

  6. Beth Shankle Anderson says

    March 21, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    I’ve always want to attend Charleston Fashion Week. I’ve never been able to fit it into my schedule. However, it’s on my list to go!

    Beth || http://www.TheStyleBouquet.com

  7. Jasmine Maria says

    March 21, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    Looks like your fashion week is freaking fun!

  8. Beth_Daily_Dog_Tag says

    March 21, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    It looks like you had a great time! Enjoy your birthday week!

  9. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Brie tartlets…say no more, sign me up!

  10. Molly Moon says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:59 am

    I saw some snapshots of CFW on Instagram and it looked like so much fun! (I mean, fashion + Charleston…what could be better?!)

    Molly // Miss Molly Moon

Next Post >

Rejuvenate Your Weeknight with Lobsterfest

hi, i’m helen

About Me
Welcome to Helengbailey.com, a digital lifestyle haven where I share the best in affordable style, beauty, food, DIY, family and home decor. As a former certified event planner, I also offer lots of tips and inspiration to plan the perfect party.

Search This Blog

join the hive

Reader Favorites

trending now

instagram

Follow @helengbailey

Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! πŸ€

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! πŸ’•

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. πŸ’•

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. ⛳️ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. 🍿 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
Let's make a spring simmer pot! πŸ‹ This one work Let's make a spring simmer pot! πŸ‹ This one works for spring or summer and makes your house smell fresh and clean!

Add lemon zest, slices of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to a pot. Cover ingredients with water and simmer on low heat. 

You could also swap rosemary for mint leaves! I'm definitely going to try that option too.

Do you use simmer pots? What is your favorite combination?

#simmerpot #springsimmerpot #easterideas #springideas #springhome #easterhome #summerhome #summerideas #recipereel #diyhomedecorideas
BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjami BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjamin and me. This was so much fun! I saw it on Pinterest and knew we had to try it! 

To make banana sushi you just coat a banana in melted chocolate or peanut butter and roll it in sprinkles, mini candies, coconut, Rice Krispies, crushed granola bars or whatever else you can think of! Then you slice it up like sushi pieces and enjoy with your littles. 

We had a blast making a big mess! 

#activitiesfortoddlers #recipesforkids #kidrecipes #bananasundae #bananasushi #ideasfortoddlers #toddlercooking #toddlercookingskills #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
Office before and after! My husband and Instagram- Office before and after! My husband and Instagram-less dad have worked so hard on this! I love how it turned out. 

Our landing area was a catch-all! It's so exciting to have this functional space now. 

I can't wait to show you all the work they did and the cool features. I'm impressed!

#officerenovation #beforeandafterrenovation #beforeandafterhome #beforeandafterhomeedition #officereno #homeofficeinspo #homeofficegoals #homeofficeinspiration #homeoffices #homeofficespace #homeofficesetup #homeofficerenovation #diyhomeproject

Work With Me

  • About
  • Let’s Work Together
  • FAQ
  • Disclaimer

join the hive

Shop My Favorites

Copyright © 2023 Helen G. Bailey · Theme by 17th Avenue