This weekend we had no set plans and I honestly can’t remember the last time that happened. It has been really lovely to wake up and go at our own pace with no set agenda ahead. I have even been to the gym twice…who am I? So while my sweet little babe is napping, I am getting ahead of some long awaiting blogging. I wanted to share this Mommy and Me look that I shot with Willow some time ago. I have posted about it several times on my Instagram, and it is finally making it’s debut. With warmer days ahead these breezy dresses are the perfect fit for spring and summer.
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As a Mother we don’t always have the time to spend fussing over our hair. I mean I rock a top knot courtesy of a little dry shampoo way more often than I should! I am always on the look out for new and versatile tools that can simplify the process of getting ready since I usually have a 3 year old hanging off me for most of the day. Now before Willow, I used to use a curling wand and a straightener to achieve a wavy look and these days…ain’t nobody got time for that! I recently found a styling iron that can straighten, curl, and create waves. Who doesn’t love a hair tool that serves dual purposes and looks as sleek as the T3 SinglePass LUXE?
I must admit I was a little intimidated by using just a flat iron to create waves, but the T3 has flexible beveled plates and a contoured body to glide smoothly through hair. See my steps below on how to create carefree waves using the T3 Singlepass LUXE.
1. Allow your T3 SinglePass LUXE a minute to heat up.
2. Take a one-inch section of your hair and bring the straightener up to your roots at a 45 degree angle.
3. Wrap the section around the front of the straightener, when you get to the back pull hair through the plates and clip them together.
4. Slide straightener smoothly down hair and release to reveal the perfect wave.
5. Run your fingers through your hair to separate the waves. Set it with your favorite hair spray or texturizing spray ( I love this one from Oribe).
6. Now pat yourself on the back for creating waves with a straightener and you should probably take a picture!
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This sweater from Topshop, had me at ribbon tie cuffs and powder blue. It is has a sweet and sexy fit, and it is a must have for your closet! I paired it with jeans and these amazing lace up ballet pumps.
*Remember Topshop’s US sizes are always sized down. So a size 2, actually fits like a size 0. I am wearing a size 6 here, that fits like a 4.
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Hello my loves! I’m starting off January by thanking all of you for following along on my little blogging journey. To show you my appreciation, I’ve teamed up with a great group of shops & bloggers to give 3 lucky winners a chance to win their own BioDerma gift set!
Simply enter below by completing the rafflecopter. You’ll receive 5 entries per completion. This giveaway is open to US participants only and runs until 1/15. Winner will be announced here. Good Luck!
I hope you all are having a wonderful beginning to 2017. I know that the New Year is supposed to be full of crazy resolutions, but I thought I would set some intentions instead. At times I feel like throwing around resolutions that may be easily broken can be a bit frustrating. So in choosing intentions rather than resolutions, I am making changes in my life by focusing on the process rather than the end result. Intentions make me feel like I am living each day to the fullest, and attempting to live primarily in the present. I also like to get really nerdy and pick a theme word or phrase for the year. So for 2017 my word is…. GROWTH.
I recently read an article on Chopra.com ( For The New Year, Do Something Better Than a Resolution) that stated, “by offering the universe an intention and repeating it everyday you will train your brain to adapt to a new way of thinking and you will begin to identify with a higher vision of your life”. This resonated with me so much! I also loved the articles four intentions:
I want a joyful, energetic body.
I want a loving, compassionate heart.
I want a restful, alert mind.
I want lightness of being.
I hope you all have had a wonderful start to your year! If you love the idea of intentions, repeat these four every morning while you have your coffee, before the kids wake up and you give yourself some time for you!
New Year…new stroller. How sleek does this GB Maris 3-in-1 travel systemstroller look? We have been using it non-stop, and Willow actually asks to get in it. Which is rare for a two year old right? I think she likes her new ride!
With Christmas just 32 days away, now is the perfect time to complete your holiday shopping! Cyber week has started and sales are starting even earlier this year. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up no need to wake up at 3am and run to the nearest store, I have you covered! Shop straight from the comfort of your own computer because I have started compiling all the major sales and will be sharing them with you all week.
Click The Underlined Links Below To Shop The Sales That Have Already Started:
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After a serious break from blogging, I’m back! Since life gets in the way sometimes, I took a mini hiatus due to the whole family getting a raging virus that knocked us out for a full two weeks. So I’m back with this sweet #ootd showing off my favorite winter essentials. You know as a Mom, the most important things I look for in fashion are…. can I throw it on in 5 minutes or less and is it comfortable? This turtleneck tunic and these over the knee boots both passed that test with flying colors! This is by far my favorite outfit since it has started to get slightly colder in LA….okay who am I kidding I may have sweat through this sweater in 5 minutes but at least it looked good! I love oversized, chunky sweaters for winter that can be paired over tights, jeans, pencil skirts… you name it.
It is finally starting to feel like fall! The leaves are changing, there are pumpkin spice lattes everywhere, and the weather is attempting to cool off. Fall is my favorite time of the year for fashion. I just love the layers, scarves, jackets and boots. Hunter boots have always been a part of my fall wardrobe, I love all the bright colors they come in and they are so comfortable. So today I’m teaming up with five of my favorite fashion bloggers to show you how we style our Hunter boots for fall, and we are giving away one pair of Hunter boots to a lucky follower! See all the details below and don’t forget to enter at the bottom of the page:
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Hey Ya’ll it is officially the first day of the NFL season. Do you know what that means? Fall is on it’s way, and you will most likely be watching some football at some point or another. Whether you love football or not, it is fun to look the part with some festive gear. Etsy is a great place to find custom shirts that support your favorite team or that just show some love for the sport. Even companies likeDooney & Bourke have a NFL Collection! I like to wear cute shirts rather than actual jerseys on big game days. Also, stay tuned for some amazing recipes I will be sharing all throughout the 2016 football season that are just perfect for hosting. XOXO
