Y’all I’ve been looking forward to the Kendra Scott Lexington store opening since I first caught wind that they were opening their first store in the Bluegrass State last summer. When the store reached out about working with Tif and I for a Kendra Scott giveaway, I was over the moon. Keep reading for more about my experience at the Color Bar, why I value my friendship with Tif and a giveaway for you and your bestie!
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Kendra Scott Giveaway & Friendship | What’s the Skinny?
Can we be real for a few minutes? Making friends in your mid twenties is hard! I no longer have the built in network that came from college classes and Greek life, I don’t have kids that I can use to make mom friends #FuturePlans, and being an introvert means putting myself out there isn’t at the top of my to do list.
And maybe that’s why I’m so thankful for my friendship with Tif. While we have a lot in common, she’s a happy-go-lucky extrovert and balances out my quieter demeanor. Nothing proves it more than how we first met up; Tif sent me a DM on Instagram and said she wanted to come to Louisville to have lunch with me. We ended up having the best time & became fast friends. {Sending someone I hadn’t met a DM to meet up is admittedly something I’m way too shy to do.}
Having a blogger bestie gives me a sounding board; Tif understands my excitement over wins and my disappointment when things don’t go the way I want. Our friendship has allowed us to work together when it comes to hosting events, landing collaborations and having someone that will give unfiltered, genuine feedback.
While we met through blogging, it’s easy for me to say now that our friendship is SO much more than good lighting, photoshoots and hosting events together. With so much of my work based in social media, having women that whole heartedly has become even more important to me. It can be easy to get caught up in the hype & to define your worth in likes so having women that will level with you, cheer you on in your successes, listen to you complain in the low moments and lift you up every day is priceless.
We’ve all had friendships that don’t exemplify that level of give and take and know that the ones that do are truly invaluable.
Kendra Scott Giveaway & Friendship | Devil’s in the Details.
Kendra Scott also sees the value of having close, genuine friends that sometimes feel like family. The company has three pillars that they’ve built their brand around: fashion, family, and philanthropy. While I’m a huge fan of the colorful styles that the brand carries, I love that they know what matters and place such importance on them.
The Lexington team hosted Tif and I for a girls day out at the Color Bar. Neither of us had been to a Color Bar party before so hosting our own was a fun experience and we both got to design our own Kendra Scott pieces to add to our collections. We each grabbed a menu and began the long process of narrowing down what items we wanted.
This is where our friendship made things hard; every time one of us would start to narrow it down, we’d suggest something else to the other. Eventually – with lots of help from Sierra and Emilee – we both decided on gunmetal necklaces with bright stones. While we chose different styles and stone colors, it’s fun to know that we share our own kind of friendship necklaces.
Kendra Scott Giveaway & Friendship | The Giveaway
Tif & I have partnered with Kendra Scott to host TWO giveaways! One winner will win two rose gold drusy Elisa necklaces — one for her and one for her bestie. You can check out the necklaces & enter with the Rafflecopter below. Then, be sure to head over to Instagram tonight — we’ll be giving another set of besties a set of the Ellie Earrings in rose gold drusy on Tif’s page!
Nina says
I don’t think the Rafflecopter is working! I’ve tried on my phone and on two browsers 🙁
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Hey Nina, try clearing your cache on your mobile or reloading on your desktop/laptop — it’s showing up for me on both! Let me know if it’s still not working for you!
Adriana says
Such a fun post girlie!!
I love Kendra Scott!
~Adriana
http://www.leopardmartini.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Adriana! I do too!
Ashley Zeal says
Love this post name! So cute and such a good giveaway!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Ashley! 💓💓
steph parrell says
I love this companies initiative and morals, and great giveaway!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Completely agree – I love to see companies give back!
Amy says
How fun! I was so excited when they opened their first store in Wisconsin in April (especially since Kendra is from Wisconsin!). I’m loving the Kathy necklace since it’s adjustable and gives so many different looks!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I love the adjustable pieces! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Mandy Hillman says
How fun! I really like the Zayne Long Necklace!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
That one is so pretty!
Becky says
What a fun event! I love the Zayne necklace!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I’m loving the new releases!
Dimitra says
I love your top and love the Kendra Scott Rayne necklace!!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you so much doll!
Lee Anne says
Oh my gosh, yay! And I love this top on you, so pretty.
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Lee Anne!
Denise Ross says
My best friend and I sure would love a set of necklaces! I love how you paired the long necklace with the one shoulder top. Very cute and stylish!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much! Good luck!
Ruthie says
Yall both look so cute!! I love Kendra Scott!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thanks Ruthie!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
Kendra Scott stuff is GORGEOUS – I can’t even pick favorite pieces! I lovelovelove everything from the Color Bar!
Coming Up Roses
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I know! Their jewelry is seriously beautiful!
Tif says
Aww, thank you, friend!!! We are lucky, that’s for sure! I always crack up, because even 5 years ago, I feel like if we’d told our moms that we were meeting someone we met online, they’d be like, “NO!!! You’re risking your safety!”lol Funny how IG and blogging are changing the world!!
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Haha absolutely! I’m pretty sure I’ve heard that exact line from my mom about talking to people on the internet 😂
Rachel G says
I’m definitely an introvert so I can really relate to feeling too shy to take the initiative to organize meetups with people I don’t know in real life–but how awesome that she was the one to take the initiative and that a great friendship blossomed out of that! Man, I need some friends like that! 🙂
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Don’t we all?! Thanks for reading Rachel!
cara says
Aw looks like so much fun! I love Tif, she’s so sweet!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
She’s the best!
Lauren says
I totally wish I could hang out with you girls at Kendra Scott! Wish I was a southern girl with a store nearby! Haha! I like that you talked about how you all met and how you hang out that was cute!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much for reading Lauren! 😘
miriam says
kendra scott is so much fun! love their jewelry and you look so pretty!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Miriam!
Anna English says
What a fun giveaway, I love KS!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks Anna!
justine says
How pretty!!! PS I love that lip color on you!
blogging bestie are so important — they’re there to celebrate big sponsorships and to pick you up when something falls through… they also tell you if something doesn’t work! hold on to her tight! <3
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
She’s definitely the best! Thanks so much ❤️❤️
Cynthia Gaarder says
http://www.kendrascott.com/jewelry/categories/earrings/842177147368.html?cgid=earrings#start=48
Thanks for chance
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Good luck Cynthia!
Rachel R Ritlop says
Such a great giveaway! Love Kendra Scott!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Rachel!
Annette says
Such a great giveaway!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks Annette!
Nataly says
This looks like it was such a fun event! I am an introvert too and I know your struggles! Thanks for sharing! xo, Nataly
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Nataly!
Lacey says
Blogger friends are so so important! I can’t imagine doing this without them!
xx,
Lacey
http://theglittergospelblog.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Absolutely! It would definitely be so much tougher without them.
Nicole Leffew says
This is the coolest collab ever! I’m obsessed with Kendra Scott! Congrats girl xx
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Nicole! Happy Thursday babe!
Nina says
I always love Kendra Scott for gifts for friends! And what a great giveaway
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Nina!
Leela says
So fun! I haven’t been in to check out the store yet, but I’ll have to soon!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
The whole center is so cute!
April says
You two look so cute in your KS jewels! My besties and I always stop in our local store on girls night out!
April | http://www.thebluehydrangeas.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I bet that’s so much fun! ☺️
Jaime says
Kendra Scott is my favorite jewelry designer. I seriously love everything of hers!!!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Me too! They have the best pieces for everyday and special occasions!
Joanna A. says
They are all so gorgeous!!! I love the Danielle earrings though!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Those are so cute! Love them in the abalone shell!
Caitlin | Beauty & Colour says
That event looks so fun!
Beauty & Colour | Vegan Lifestyle Blog
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks Caitlin!!
Dawn says
How fun! I love Kendra Scott pieces!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Me too Dawn! Happy Monday ☺️
Kim Pincombe-Cole says
My fave Kendra Scott piece is the Elisa Pendant Necklace In Rose Gold Drusy!!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I love the Elisa! It’s my favorite Kendra style ✨🙌🏽
Brandy S. says
How on earth can you pick one favorite piece by KS?!?! But I love the thought of sharing this possible prize with my daughter who has been out of the country for a month!!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww that’s so sweet!