How about that gorgeous photo of Jackie Kennedy? It inspired the rest of the post.
I have an inbox piled high, but I am one sleep deprived mama today who is going to catch up on some snoozes before I turn into a zombie.
P.S. Hunger Games countdown….the first time EVER for a movie I feel the need to dress up in character for the premier. WHAT?! Must find a bow and arrow….
Monthly stickers: Macaroy Kangaroo (chance to win a set coming soon!)
My baby girl is well on her way to her 1 yr. birthday. It has completely blindsided me!
Definately the fastest year of my life to date…
Gabe and I love watching her personality unfold. We call her a silent ninja…always climbing and crawling and attempting daring things without a peep escaping from her. Quite funny.
She loves to chase after Gabriel and get into whatever he is playing. Luckily he has lots of patience for her. She is standing on her own but in no rush to walk. She is a speedster on the floor so she feels confident that it will be her means of transportation for a while….as well as mama’s arms;) One of our favorite things is to watch Gabriel try to make her laugh. He loves being an entertainer, and she loves to be entertained, so its a great match. She laughs at him constantly.
I can’t seem to stop buying her little shoes (as you may have noticed on instagram). Also adding one too many bathing suits to her closet. Having a girl to dress up is way too much fun:) I hope and pray I can remember these sweet moments forever so I can tell her about them one day, and remind her how much joy she brings to our lives.
So the plan was to catch up with many of you readers this weekend.
But then the sun showed its beautiful face all weekend long and we lived outside. Nothing got done, but I did soak up some QT with my family, enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day date with my hubz, watch UK win two NCAA tourney games (holla!!), and finish with Coldstone ice cream last night. A good recipe for a weekend, no? How was yours?? I think the whole nation got a warm spell!
Style Word: Mixing prints take 2 above. I used two shirts of the same color family to mix up a casual look and add some more color and fun to the mix. I challenge you to look at your closet with a new pair of eyes, and see what you can mix up with what you already have! 😉
Also, going to be hosting the True Beauty Files link up posts once a month, so it gives you all time to prepare:) If you have one ready from the past few weeks, link up below, and please refer back to this original post via button or text link! (Email me if you need a different size!
The True Beauty Files:
A lookbook for the modern modeste.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”
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I go crazy for anything Emerson Fry (previously Emersonmade). I am sure you can relate. The line just has that effect on you. Thrilled to share with you a sneak preview they sent over of the Spring 2012 line launching today! Be still my heart.
When I received the March J. Crew magazine in the mail I only needed to see the cover to know it was probably not the best thing for me to look through the rest of the catalogue. I was already having major outfit envy over the cover page outfit alone. Then it hit me…
I could totally DIY this baby….
And so with a 1/2 yard of fabric, a zipper, and some hem tape….
I am now the proud owner of the must have jade green maxi I SO needed in my spring line up:) Of course, it doesn’t have the cool pockets (my next project to tackle) but it still does the trick!
To make one of your own (no sew or sew!):
Take your measurements around widest part of your hips and from waist to floor. Cut fabric as needed leaving a half inch wider on all edges for hems.
*UPDATE: I used liquid stitch the second go round and it works miracles! Definately the solution for those of you scared of the sewing machine. It is stronger than hem tape and easy to use!
Using your sewing machine, hem tape, or liquid stitch, create a 1/2 inch hem on top and bottom.
Continue to sew or liquid stitch your zipper to the top end of both sides of your fabric.
Once attached, below the zipper, fold and hem the sides together down to the back of the knee. (I hemmed one side and left the other side un-hemmed. I layered this side below the hemmed side and sewed together.) Finish hemming both sides separately after the knee point so that you have a slit in the back to leave for walking room 🙂 Try on your skirt and measure the amount on each side you need to fold in. Once this is measured, fold in the sides on each side, flip the skirt inside out and stitch or hem tape together. Cut excess fabric.
I have great respect and admiration for Jena Coray of Modish as a blogger and entrepreneur(she is incredibly sweet to boot), so when I heard she was putting together an e-book, the Tip-Top Pitch Kit, I was so excited to see what she had in store!
So, I was honored to take part with 26 other bloggers surveyed to be a part of the results of this e-book. We were asked questions of what we look for in a pitch from a business from a bloggers perspective.What we love and what makes us cringe.
I read this e-book from front to back and I can honestly say, it is an easy read loaded with helpful information that can help you successfully land media and blog attention for your product.
You can read more about it, and download the book here.
