M E T R O P O L I T A N

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Her Dress // Her Boots // Her Purse // Her Cuff // Her Earrings // Her Watch // His Sweater // His Jeans // His Shoes // His Shades // His Watch // Water Bottle // Photog: Jessa Kae 

Happy Halloween you lil SPOOKS! <3 The older C & I get, the more we appreciate this holiday! (Is it bad to say I'm already looking forward to Halloween next year?!) 

Anyways!.. We've been festive all October long with our Atlasware water bottles! We HAVE to have our Atlasware bottle at all times! It keeps our water cold for 24 hours, and my cocoa HOT for 18! Chase & I used ours all summer when we were working outside, and now we put our cocoa in it if we're up early in the morning or up in the mountains! This water bottle went from a luxury to a necessity within a few weeks! (We always wonder how we survived with out it/why doesn’t everyone have a water bottle that’s this amazing, festive, & functional.) If you love the outdoors/work outdoors you need this water bottle! <3 Atlasware for the Win! <3 

We hope you all have a wonderful Halloween! Stay warm & stay safe loves! xx  

U N I C O R N

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Unicorn Makeup: Katie Livingston / Velvet Dress / Pink Fur Coat / Pink Choker / Headband / Horn / Polaroid 

I'm officially a CORN! <3 Well, a Unicorn that is! 

My inbox has been overflowing since I shared my fantasy costume yesterday, so I thought I'd share the details with you all here! <3  

First of all, it's a tradition of my moms to attend "Witches Night" at Gardner Village each year! The costumes/witches are always incredible, and I wanted to step up my game this year! I had one of my favorite makeup artists in Utah (Katie Livingston) doll me up! We went for a semi neutral look, and focused on small details! She used pink + purple  colored contour/shadow, and MAJOR HIGHLIGHT! I feel like the highlight/glitter really pulled this look together! Katie does just about every type of makeup you could think of, and I HIGHLY recommend her! Anytime Katie does my makeup, I realize how horrible I am at doing my own! (Her makeup also lasted ALL NIGHT! I didn't fix it once, and it was applied at 9:00 a.m!) However, I did do my little brothers makeup yesterday (inspired by one of Katie's skeleton looks) and it just might be the greatest work I've ever done! (And it also lasted all night!) THX KAIDEN FOR LETTING ME PLAY WITH UR FACE! ILYSM!!!! 

For my outfit, I didn't want to go buy something new.. So I pulled this velvet dress that I recently purchased from Lulus, a pink fur coat, and a pink choker! These are all pieces that are currently in my closet, and I think they worked PERFECTLY! 

My headpiece is two separate accessories! The headband I picked up from Francesca's at the University mall this past week. (It's a darling grey and pink embellished headband!) And the horn I purchased from Taylormade in Provo! (Taylormade is a costume & makeup store! It's also the same store that Chase & I rented our Peter Pan & Tinker Belle costumes many of you have asked about!) I can't find the horn online anywhere, but it was $5.00 and they had TONS left! (I bought it on Wednesday and I garuntee it's still in stock!) I considered making a horn for a second, but this one has a clear elastic attachment & LIGHTS UP so I was sold! It stayed on all too, I didn't adjust it once! (And I was dancing/running around!) 

For those of you who aren't friends with me on snapchat, add me (Username: Britandrus) to see the horn in full effect! <3 

Also, if there's any other questions you guys have, leave a comment below, or email me at ChaseAndBrit@Gmail.Com! <3 Thanks for stopping by loves! xx

 

N E U T R E

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Her Top / Her Jacket / Her Jeans / Her Heels / Her Bag / Her Necklace / Her Earrings / Her Watch / Her Cuff/ Her Rings/ Her Sunnies /  His Hoodie / His Jeans / His Boots HERE or HERE / His Watch / His Hat / His Shades / Photog: Jessa Kae

 

I'm incredibly picky with my jeans, and this pair has me SWOONING! I bought these Grey Skinnies from Bella Ella & they just turned into my "go to" denim! I feel like they lift, shape, slim, stretch, and tighten in all of the right areas! They're beyond comfortable & flattering, they're perfection! (And if you ask Chase, they make the booty look all sorts of heart eye emojis!) Definitely both C & my new favorite! <3 

I also snagged this darling Military Jacket from Bella Ella! I've been on the search for one ever since NYFW where they were trending hard in the streets & the runway! I love how this one fits & has the faux leather sleeves! It definitely stands out amongst others! I find myself wearing it all the time, it goes with everything! The styling options with this baby are endless! 

As for C's jeans + jacket, he's eaqually obsessed! His style has been changing a little bit, and I'm not mad about it! He's been shopping for neutral, comfortable, simple items and obviously it's working for him! (Insert heart eye emojis times a million) Some of you may say this is "grungy" (like his babe-in motto jeans from Hudson) but I think it looks Kanye! (And I mean that in the best possibly way!) YEEZY STEEZY 5EVER! 

S C A R L E T

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 Dress // Jacket // Booties // Handbag // Photog: Jessa Kae

My weekend plans consist of crockpot cooking, reading in my pjs, watching a good movie, all while cuddled up with C. <3 I suppose this colder weather has finally got the best of me! (If it sounds like I'm complaining, I'm not. Lazy days + cold weather are my favorite!) 

Before I go into "hibernation" for the next couple of days, I wanted to share this dress with you guys! I snagged it from LuLus last week & I'm so glad I did! It's definitely a new favorite of mine! & this color & fit are TO DIE!  (and perfect for this season!) 

LuLus is seriously one of my favorite online shopping spots. It's a one stop shop with a price range that works for everyone! You could splurge on a couple items, or checkout with a few complete outfits! If you haven't ever shopped there, you need to! 10/10 would recommend! <3 Happy weekend darlings! xx

P R O A C T I V +

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Proactiv + // Extra Strength Proactiv // Grey Sweater // Earrings // Photog: Hunter Fowler

 

If you've been looking for an acne solution, look no further! We have a system that will brighten your skin, minimize your pores, kill bacteria, prevent future breakouts, and help rid of natural oil! Clearly we use Proactiv! 

Chase & I both have used Proactiv for years, and I don't think we'll ever switch! Occasially I'll try something new, but nothing works quite like Proactiv!  

Chases skin/genes are better than mine, so he uses the Proactiv + system! Proactiv + is for the average joe. You break out, but you're not extreme. You have dry to oily skin. And you won't break out if you skip washing your face for the night. 

Me on the other hand.. well, I'm not so lucky! I'm constantly broken out. Even without stress & makeup! It's genetic /: (And I am horribly oily!) Since I'm more severe, I use Extra Strength Proactiv! The systems are almost identical. The Extra Strength system is just a step up! <3

These are both 3 step systems that cleanse, exfoliate, tone, and moisturize. It sounds like a lot, but it's not! It's actually very quick & simple! We also use their facial masks before special events, shoots, or if our skin needs to be replenished! And I often use a 4th step (acne treatment gel) to help my acne diminish even more! 

Now, I know what you're thinking. That this is some promotional/advertisy post for Proactiv and you're not buying a word I'm saying. Well JOKES ON YOU! This stuff is the sh*t! C & I are often asked what we use to take care of our skin, and now you know! <3 Not promotional. 100% pure honesty. 

If youre still not buying it, TRY ME! Proactiv has a "Money Back Gauruntee" policy! So you have nothing to lose! Well, besides blemishes! And dead skin.. and oil! (;  

Thanks for stopping by Happily Ever Allen <3 We hope to see y'all real soon! xx|HEA  

L A U N C H <3

Jacket // Top // Denim // Shoes // Handbag // Photog: Jessa Kae Photo

HELLO ALL MY LOVELIES! <3
Ahh! Sorry I'm a bit excited over here! 

Welcome to HAPPILY EVER ALLEN!!!! HEA was something Chase & I decided to create together after we got engaged last year! We planned to launch HEA a few weeks after our wedding, (right before the new year) but then life happened. HEA was postponed for nearly a year! Until today that is! <3 Due to too many visitors, (aka you babes) my previous blog (Britandrus.com) crashed!
I know it sounds bad!.. In fact, it was bad for a little bit! But here we are on this beautiful fall day and all is well in the world again! (; Jk. (but seriously)

Let me introduce to you whats new on HEA! 
-First off, there are new categories to browse! Lifestyle, beauty, womens fashion (hers,) and mens fashion (his.) Thats right people. C is getting in on this action! Britandrus.com had as many male viewers as female, and we constantly had requests for Chase to do more/create his own posts! Ask and ye shall receive folks! <3
-We have linked our YouTube channel for you all to tune into! You can definitely expect some hair & makeup tutorials in the near future! <3
-There is a search bar on the home page so you guys can find posts easier instead of scrolling back 100 posts! <3 Search key words to find what you're looking for! 
-Comments have been enabled! If you have any questions/comments we will definitely get back to you!
-Our contact info has changed! Please use the contact form or our new email address ChaseAndBrit@gmail.com for all questions, comments, & all inquires!
-You now have the option to SUBSCRIBE! <3 Go subscribe ppl!

I'm so dang excited about HEA and all that it can do! I have to give a huge shout out and major THANK YOU to my new friend Angela Fales! Angela not only created HEA in just a couple of days, but she also put up with my demands, let me come over so she could teach me how to work my new site, created something more beautiful than I could ever imagine, and literally saved my life! ANG, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! ILYSM && I couldn't have done this without you!!!! <3
If any of you are looking to start a blog/site or update your current one, I HIGHLY recommend Angela! Contact her HERE @ Gurl Gone Social! 

Ok!.. I think we're good now folks! Thank you for sticking through that novel! And thank you for being here today! Chase and I are beyond thrilled to embark on this new journey together and are grateful for the opportunity we have to share it with all of you! Thank you all for your love and support! Words cannot express how grateful we are for each and everyone of you! LOVE YOU ALL!!!! | veni vidi amavi |
 

 xx|HEA  

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THE WEDDING

Six months ago I made the most important decision of my life, and said yes to forever with the man of my dreams. <3 

It’s crazy to think that Chase and I have been “The Allens” for half a year already. I honestly don’t know where the times goes! I suppose it just passes you by when you’re on cloud 9. 

I truly feel like I’m the luckiest in the world. I can’t begin to tell you in words how much I love this man.. Or even how much he means to me. But I can tell you that without him, I am incomplete. He makes my life come to life, and I can’t imagine my world without him. 

So here’s to us babe <3 to the last 6 months, to our perfect day, to our endless future, and our once in a lifetime love. <3 

Family is absolutely everything to us. <3 We definitely lucked out in that department! (We also consider our friends family, and are so grateful for each one of them. Don’t know where we’d be with out you guys!) Love you all! 

Cutest flower girls in the world! Wearing Bliss Tulle <3

The most beautiful flowers I’ve ever seen in my life. <3 My talented friend & florist Madison Murdock (Bloom by Madison) did everything when it came to our flowers! I was so busy planning countless things, and she just took charge! (And I’m so grateful because I couldn’t have picked them better myself!) Madison’s arrangements are just as dreamy as she is. <3

We held our wedding dinner, ring ceremony, and reception at The Manor located in the Riverwoods. The Manor is directly across the way from the restaurant Chase & I went to on our very first date. <3

One of my favorite parts of our wedding day was the ring ceremony. I. love. kids. Have since I was just a youngin myself! 

Chase & I wanted all of the littles in our lives to take part in our special day. And we’re so glad we did! THEY WERE ALL SO CUTE! 

When the ring ceremony first started, our 10 flower girls walked down the isle with me holding my train. (In fact, they held that baby so tight it was riding up my body haha!) When I reached Chase, they all plopped down on the floor right behind me. I didn’t notice this at first, but when I looked back and saw all of their perfect faces right behind me I wanted to cry.. They looked like angels. The bond I have with all of the littles in my life is unbreakable. I’m so grateful for the relationships I have with these angels. <3 

This right here basically sums us up. Hahaa! Us Allens in our natural habitat! 

Chase and I both have an obsession with food. We couldn’t decide on one cake, so we had three! Gluten free, delicious, and absolutely gorgeous! Cassidy Budge from Flour & Flourish did our cakes and she was phenomenal! From the taste, to the last detail, every “piece” was perfection!

Jessica Janae photographed our wedding and I wouldn’t of had it any other way! Jessica’s talent is indescribable.. I have been in love with her work for years. If I could have picked anyone in the entire world to document our big day, it would be her. <3 Simply put, her pictures are timeless.. 

Not only did she capture each moment of our day to perfection, but she kept my mood light and happy when I needed it! She has the best personality and was beyond a dream to work with! (Jess, I seriously  love you to death! Thank you for being amazing!) 

Another person who went above and beyond their job for our wedding was my hair and makeup artistVivian Johnson. She kept me calm when things took a wrong turn, she kept me fed + entertained, she put up with me when I was being a diva, and she made absolute sure that I felt like the most beautiful woman in the world each time she got me ready.  

The way Vivian makes you look and feel is amazing. There’s honestly no better feeling! 

We started makeup and hair at 7:00 a.m. & it still looked flawless by the end of the night! There’s no one else I would have trusted to get me ready for my important day! (Viv, thank you SO MUCH for all you did for me! My day wouldn’t have been complete without you <3 You’re one amazing soul, & I love you to death!) 

Mark Keysor did our wedding video. To say I’m obsessed is in understatement! (With Mark & his work!) Chase & I could both watch this video over & over again. It takes us right back to this perfect day. <3 I love reliving our special day and seeing all of these beautiful little moments. If you’re getting married in the near future, I HIGHLY recommend having a video done! Nothing compares to it! 

To watch our video, click HERE <3 <3 or, click this link below! 

 https://vimeo.com/163942366

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who helped make our day a dream come true <3 We love you all! xx

Dress from Avenia Bridal // Suit from HM Cole // Photographer: Jessica Janae // Videograoher: Mark Keysor // Hair & Makeup Artist: Vivian Johnson // Florist: Madison Murdock // Wedding rings from Woliski// Flower girls outfits from Bliss Tulle // Bridesmaid dresses from Weddington Way // Reception venue: The Manor at the Riverwoods // Cake: Flour & Flourish // Mr. & Mrs. Balloons: North Star Balloons