Hiking Adventures.. Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park

Hello Lovelies!

I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the month of February. Can you believe it is already Valentine's Day? This month is literally flying by.

This weekend Kody, Ellie, my mother in law and I hiked Hidden Canyon at Zion National Park. It was BEAUTIFUL! The trail was all concrete which made it nice for Ellie. Ellie wanted to be a big girl and hike the trail with mom, dad, and grandma. To my surprise, she did quite well. The hike was semi steep but not strenuous. It took us an hour in a half round trip. Hidden Canyon was the perfect hike for our family.

February is mine and Kody's favorite month to hike Zion. It is beautiful because there is snow on the red rock and waterfalls everywhere you look. It is also the perfect temperature. In some areas I could wear a tank top, but as we gained elevation I needed a jacket.

Kody, Ellie and I love Zion National Park. It is only 30 minutes from our house, so we try and take full advantage of the beautiful park.

I wore my favorite leggings to Zion. Aren't they adorable?! I seriously love them! I wear these around the house, to crossfit and hiking. Basically, I have a hard time taking them off. They are extremely comfortable and I am obsessed with the color. This workout top is also a favorite. I wore the top to crossfit on Friday and received so many compliments.

Use code BRIANA at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase! Direct links below.

Happy Shopping Babes!

Outfit Details:

Kiava: Warm Up Top

Kiava: Maroon Cut Out Legging

Kiava Instagram: @Kiavaclothing keep up with their latest trends!

Month of LOVE

Happy LOVE month! February is one of my favorite months. It is the month to celebrate those you cherish most.

Kody and I are pretty low key when it comes to Valentine's Day. We usually go to dinner, and write each other a Love letter. Haha it sounds cheesy, but it’s our tradition. Kody and my relationship is founded on love letters. We met three months before he served a two year LDS Mission in Spokane, Washington. During this time we were not able to call or see eachother, so we wrote letters every week. Our letters are some of our most cherished possessions because that is how our relationship was founded.

This Valentine's Day will be especially fun with Ellie. What are some of your Valentine's Day Traditions for your kids? I want to start cute traditions with her this year. If you have any fun ideas comment below.

Today’s look is one of my all time faves! Probably because I am wearing my favorite color! Dusty pink has my heart. I may have a slight obsession.. Isn’t this dress adorable though!? I love it so much! I really like the grey sweater material on top and then the dusty pink ruffle on the bottom trim. It is super feminine and flirty. This dress is from Kana.StevieRep. Kana has the cutest selection of Shop Stevie. If you are interested in earning free clothes contact her kanashopstevie@gmail.com ! She’s a doll and has the best style. Also, follow her on Instagram to keep up with her latest inventory. @kana.shopstevie Use code "briana10" at checkout to receive 10% off your purchase!

Also, I have teamed up with some AMAZING vendors to host the Ultimate VDAY Giveaway! See my Instagram account @brianamarieblog for entry details. I promise, you do not want to miss out on this giveaway. We are giving away boutique gift cards, airbrush tans, Microblading, LipSense and more!

(Direct links below)

Happy February!

XoXo,

Briana Marie Smith

Outfit Details:

Pretty with Pink Ruffles: Kana.Stevierep use code "briana10" at checkout to receive 10% off your purchase!

Kate Spade Purse: Kate Spade

Blush Pink Heels: Forever Young Shoes

Literally obsessed with this photo shoot. Lindsey is to talented! If you live in Southern Utah Contact Lindsey lindseytrippphoto@gmail.com  and follow her on Instagram L.T. Photography

Red & Plaid

Happy Monday!

How was everyone’s weekend?

Our weekend was low key, we were planning on going hiking in Zion National Park, but the rain prohibited our plans. Instead, we ran errands, and had friends over for dinner and movie night. It ended up being the perfect weekend. Sometimes low key weekends are the best kind.

Today’s look is super fun. Plaid is not a huge pattern found in my closet, however, I am obsessed with this dress! I paired this plaid, tie waist dress with my favorite black suede ball cap and steve madden shoes. This dress is  extremely comfortable and perfect for your day to day wardrobe. It is super comfortable. 

This plaid dress is from Miel Boutique. Did I mention it is only $25.00?! Miel Boutique has the cutest selection for great prices, and even better prices when you use discount code “brianamarie10” at checkout to receive 10% off your purchase!

Happy online shopping!

Xoxo,

Briana Marie Smith

Outfit Details

Plaid Dress: Miel Boutique don’t forget to use code “brianamarie10” to receive 10% off your purchase!

Sneakers: Steve Madden

Ball Cap: H&M

Brows on Fleek!

Before and After

Hello! I hope this post finds you well!

Today’s post is all about my experience with microblading.

Friends and family members had done the microblading procedure. I knew I wanted it done, however, I was nervous about the pain and trusting someone to take a blade to my face!

Kristi Christensen has been a professional makeup artist for years. I personally seen her transform girls with a stroke of a brush. When I found out she became a certified Microblading Artist, I knew I found my girl!  

I arrived at Kristi’s (adorable) home with nerves and excitement. She was just as ecstatic to give me fresh new brows.

Kristi sat me down and started the microblading process. She measured my face and drew on eyebrows with a pencil. I was very impressed with how detail oriented she was. She looked at my face shape to determine what size/shape of brow would look best on me. Kristi took time and made sure my brows were perfect before she started using the blade.

As she started the blade process, I was prepared for torture. To my surprise, the pain was not awful. Don’t get me wrong, I had my jaw and hands clenched, but the pain was not unbearable. The first round of blade went fast (thankfully;) She then put numbing cream on my brows, and let the cream set for a few minutes. I was shocked as she started the 2nd blade session because I could not feel anything. The numbing cream worked! It was wonderful.

As I looked in the mirror at my new brows, I could not believe the change it made to my face! I was astonished with the transformation. I was so happy and have been on a brow high since. 

Many people ask if my brows are sore, honestly, they are not. I've been surprised.

My brows are currently in a healing/scabbing phase, so the color is one or two shades darker than what they will be when they heal. Kristi advised me to avoid getting my brows wet. If the brows get water on them they turn grey. Besides that, they have been very low maintenance. 

I have a 6 week touch up in February and then my brows will be flawless for an entire year!

If you want your brows done, but scared like I was, contact Kristi Christensen phone number: 435-512-4082 She is the best of the best. Literally, I cannot say enough about her talent! She is an artist and will make your brows look amazing. Check out her Instagram page and see for yourself:)

Feel free to ask me questions about the process. I would love to answer any questions or concerns that you have!

Thanks for following.

Xoxo,

Briana Marie Smith

The start of 2017

Happy start to the New Year!

Sorry I have been MIA the past, well month! Kody, Ellie and I have had ongoing fun since the Holidays. If you follow me on Instagram and Snap Chat you know that Kody and I did a fast getaway to Las Vegas for our 4 year Anniversary. It was a blast. We were only gone for one day, but that one day was so fun! We shopped, ate yummy food, got a massage and maybe gambled a little too..:) It was the perfect anniversary!

When we returned home, we packed our bags and moved back to St. George so Kody can finish his FINAL semester of school. (Don’t try and keep up with where we are living, Kody, Ellie and I barely can lol). Our plan is to live in St. George until May, and then move back to Delta.

We barely had time to unpack in St. George, because we left on a trip for Dallas the following day. Kody, Ellie and I met my family in Dallas for a business convention. The boys worked while the girls toured the city. It was incredible! We all fell in love with the city of Dallas.

Now Kody, Ellie and I are back to real life in St. George. We are trying to get everything organized and unpacked. Let's just say it is going to be a long process.. 

We were sad to say goodbye to Delta but are excited to be back in St. George. 

Today's look is one of my favorite winter pieces. This Cardigan is so comfy and warm! I am obsessed because it is so cozy. I wear it around the house and then throw on a pair of jeans and boots to wear it out on the town. Did I mention it is on sale for $24.99!

See Direct links! Happy shopping everyone! 

Xoxo,

Briana

Huge thanks to my amazing photographer Cassie Poulsen! She is seriously so talented. If you live in Central Utah, and are in need of a photographer contact her. She has an eye for detail and is so nice! I loved working with her!

Wine Chunky Long Cardigan: Bella Ella Boutique

Thigh High Boot: Steven Madden