Thursday, April 11, 2013

Fringe

Hey everyone!!! The past 24 hours have been crazy. My neighbor/girlfriend and I decided that we could make our own paver stone driveway...can't be that hard right??? OMG I AM SO SORE! And we are NOT done!!! After many youtube videos we learned what to do and dug out our base, leveled it, put down fabric, covered it with sand, and started placing the pavers which are about 15 lbs each. Not bad but after 100 and you still have 50 more to go..it is a little exhausting!!! Now, we have to do the polymer sand and we should be done..oh, and what does one do with the mounds of dirt piles they created?? No idea..they are sitting there as of now! haha
Anyways! I am SOOOO obsessed with this new fringe tee..it is lose and flowy so that I feel comfortable all day, but still very trendy!!! I love how the fringe on the shirt goes with the fringe of the necklace!!! It goes together perfect without being too matchy!!!
I chose all bold, glamorous jewelry to dress up the casual outfit..and I loved it!











Jeans: Nordstrom Rack
Cuff: C/O Anuja Tolia
Necklace and Ring: C/O Brillare Boutique

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A love of fashion: Folkster.com!

I have some good news for you fashionistas - Recycling has never been so on trend. As velvet, worn leather, slouchy knits, faux fur, animal print and wintery peplums hit the  catwalks for Autumn/Winter 2013 it seems clear that you can rework your wardrobe with your staple pieces teamed to transcend from last Season to this one. Tribal giraffe print oozed ferocity on the Burberry catwalk while Versace rocked neon and leather combos.

I am a big fan of Folkster.

Model of the moment Cara Delevingne and her glossy posse have been rocking the 90's grunge look that seems to be dominating the streets of Dublin, Cork and Galway at the moment. Dungarees, beanies, cropped tees and jumpers, scrunchies, worn denims, patent Doc Martens and midi print dresses all cement this image but to get this look at home your best bet is to make it your own.


Teaming pencil skirts with band tees and weathered denim and leather is the look to go for - Going grunge never looked so good! Fuse the '80's and the 90's to embrace the most current street style. Online retailer www.Folkster.com is a safe bet. The website is easy to navigate and the content will literally have you frothing at the mouth. They offer a wide range of statement pieces such as accessories & bowler hats that can funk up your look.


Shutterbug & Folkster.com have sequinned frocks and vintage attire also. It's like Downton Abbey meets Skins! Ordering your next outfit with the click of a button - Shopping was never so easy. I'm loving their new 'miista' metallic brogues.



Have you been bitten by the vintage bug?

xo L





Bumpdate Week 32

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31 Weeks 
(Yes, I'm wearing my Old Navy dress again, it's just so comfy!) 

How far along? 31 weeks! (Each bumpdate reviews the week previous)

Total weight gain: At my last Dr appointment, I had gained 10.5 lbs, but I’m thinking I’m around 15 lbs now. I have a Dr appointment Friday so I'll know then and post it with next week’s bumpdate.

Stretch marks?: Besides Stretch Mark Gate (read about it here  in Week 28) I haven't had any more pop up and the few I have on the underside of my chest have not grown or gotten worse.  I'm still using the  Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter every day and I must say, my skin is so soft from it! I'm still using  my Skincare Ormedic Balancing Anti Oxidant Serum on the stretch marks. I figured if it worked miracles on my under eye area it may work miracles for stretch marks too. 

Maternity clothes: Getting dressed is so boring now. I feel like I have nothing to wear and I still have 9 weeks left (well now only 8 weeks as of today)! I feel like I wear the same 5 or 6 outfits to work each week. I bought some new dresses (you can see them here in my recent purchases), but I leave for work at 6am and I’m just not brave enough to rock bare legs yet because it’s still freezing at that time, even though it’s warm when I get off work.

I'm still wearing my Old Navy Maternity Smooth-Panel Rockstar Jeggings  (I bought two pairs) and my Kiki La'Rue Jeggings (which aren't maternity, but fit below my belly).  I love these pants, they're all I wear at this point in the game.
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My thank you cards from my baby shower are all done and mailed out! I found these pretty ones from Home Goods. I think it's so important to send thank you cards, people appreciate getting them and everyone I know loves getting good mail. It's a manner I'll force teach all my children as well.

Belly Button in or out?: Half and half right now, the top has been out for a while but I had a huge growth spurt Thursday night and my belly button is halfway out now. It looks so weird! I don’t think it will be out that far, but you never know.

Sleep: Sleep is better, I’m still warm and waking up once during the night to use the restroom and baby still prefers for me to sleep on my right side instead of my left, but I’ve woken up to some hip pain. To counteract this I’ve started the night off sleeping on my left to get more time on that side. Good news is that my leg cramps are gone!
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Our IKEA Hemnes Dresser! (from this post
We added our own knobs (two different kinds) and contact paper from Home Goods. I'll be doing a full post and where everything is from when the nursery is finished (whenever that may be).

Best moment this week: I’ve had three, first my sister-in-law’s wedding on Friday. It was such a beautiful wedding and I had a great time. It was a total honor being a bridesmaid!

Then on Sunday we had our maternity photos taken with Lovers of Love Photography, we found them through my sister-in-law who used them for their engagement and wedding photos. They’re the sweetest married couple and we had such a great time shooting with them. I can’t wait to get the photos and share them!

After this weekend slowed down a bit, we finally finished the baby’s dresser! I'm so glad to have it done, I also picked up a mirror and two frames. Can't wait to really put everything together. 

Worst moment this week: Telling my husband that we need to re-arrange the nursery now that the furniture is in it. LOL. I’ve already had him move things once, and now I want them back to where they were because where I thought I wanted the crib doesn’t leave enough room between the edge of the closet and the edge of the crib. I mean, you don’t have to walk in sideways, but I don’t like how it looks. The room is kind of small and it was hard to envision how everything would look until I had all the furniture in there. The only thing is that the outlet that goes with the light switch is where we have the dresser now, so it totally works, but by switching the crib/dresser, the outlet will be by the crib now instead. So I'm thinking of using a tall lamp by the crib for when I need a lot of light, and using a small lamp on the dresser to turn on for less light/night changings. Boo-hiss.

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Seafood! On Monday we went to Red Lobster with the family and I wanted to eat everything on the menu. I miss having clams and mussels (they’re too high in mercury) or eating seafood more than once a week.
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I ordered this headband from Groopdealz forever ago and it finally came in! 
I love the gem/pearl details in the center of each flower.

Movement: Our little bunny moves all the time. At this point in the pregnancy you’re supposed to count kicks and movement, but I really don’t need to because she’s active so much. You can really tell how much she’s grown because her movements have changed and I can tell she has less room now.

Food cravings: Sprite (I want the carbonation), fruit, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing.

Have you started to show yet: Absolutely!

Can I please tell you how rude people are to pregnant people sometimes? It’s like they don’t have a filter. Yes, lots of people carry things for me, hold open doors, let me cut in front of them in line etc. which I’ve been reveling in, but the things that come out of people’s mouths astound me. Note: these are not the same people who are being so kind either. They say things like “Oh you looked so big before, but now that I’m closer you’re a lot smaller”, “Are you due next week? You look so big, do people tell you how big you look?” Thanks jerk faces! Like I need a reminder, I already know that I’m weighing in close to my husband and my sweatpants are too tight.

Then there’s the sweet women who have been pregnant before saying how pretty you look, how small you are, that you look just how you’re supposed to at this stage. I don’t care if they’re lying through their teeth, I love hearing such nice things. So to everyone reading, please don’t tell a pregnant woman how big they look, that they’re ready to pop, etc. instead compliment them about how they’re glowing and how beautiful they look pregnant. I don’t mind the weight I’ve gained or how I look because I feel great and our little girl will be our greatest joy, but sweet words can turn anyone’s day around in a heartbeat.
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I ordered some adorable headbands from The Pink Ruffle on Etsy. They are so soft!

Gender: Team pink!

Symptoms: Still getting the hiccups daily, and I’m getting more and more tired as the weeks go by. I have yet to feel any bursts of energy. My pregnancy has been very easy and I haven’t had any extremes one way or the other which I’m thankful for, but I think that’s why I haven’t had any bursts or energy.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, happy, happy!

What I'm reading: No time for reading with all the excitement around the wedding, but I’ll get back to my routine reading this week. I can’t wait to start The Happiest Baby on the Block, I’ve been dying to read it!

Looking forward to: Putting together the nursery and organizing her room. We’ll move the furniture in the next few days and then I can add all the details her nursery. I’m so excited for it! It will be our most put together room in the apartment. I haven’t hung anything in our place, but I’m definitely going to hang some goodies for her room. Now I only need to paint a few items and pick up some pillows for our rocking chair!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Giveaway Time

Goodmorning ya'll!! Sunny and beautiful day here in Florida!!! I was up way too late last night painting the master bathroom after Braydon went to sleep so I will most likely be dragging most the day, along with a coffee in my hand! :)
This GORGEOUS jewelry is from Tiffany Kunz Design! Let me tell you, this is some of the best jewelry I have ever had!! It is gorgeous, unique and such amazing quality! Tiffany is being so sweet to give one of my readers this necklace!!! Scroll to the bottom to figure out how to win!!!!!!!!!










Shirt: Express
Shorts:
Sunglass: Betsy Johnson
Watch: Michael Kors
Necklace, Rings, Earrings: C/O Tiffany Kunz Design

Giveaway winner will be announced  4/19!!!
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Monday, April 8, 2013

Cooling off my burn

Im adjusting to Florida very well!! Everything except my skin that is! I do not typically have sensitive skin to the sun, I rarely get sun burnt actually. Well Florida sun must be way stronger than North Carolina sun because my poor shoulders, chest and back are fried!!! yikes! To try to make my sunburn not quite as obvious I decided to wear a light cool blue to tone it down! :) Not to mention this beautiful gold jewelry from PriBing, Cathryn Ann, and Bitchy Gypsy!!!







Shirt: Gift from a girlfriend
Watch: Michael Kors
Bracelet: C/O Bitchy Gypsy
Necklace: C'O Cathryn Ann Designs
Earrings: C/O Pri Bring



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