Veronica turned six this past week and before we headed to Tennessee we had a little birthday celebration with her aunts and uncles, nanna and papa, and a few of her little friends. Veronica has always been our very happy, imaginative, colorful, and bright little wildflower so it came to no surprise she wanted a “rainbow unicorn mermaid” birthday. I couldn’t quite pull off the triple theme but I’d say we got the rainbow part down;)
I loved celebrating this day with her. I just want to remember her eagerness to decorate, how she babbled all about her party to Zelie (and made her a special guest), and how much she flashed her toothy grin with those freckly cheeks all day long. Here are a few pics from the day…
I was going through my closet to find options for Easter, and pulled the pieces above as an option to mix and match. I actually wear these separates often, and it had me re-thinking the idea of feeling the need to buy a new dress. I am trying to only buy things I know I will use more several times, and that can be used for multiple purposes. Here are a few more fun ideas to mix and match for Easter:
The best weather of the year decided to show up this past weekend, and it leaves me hopeful it will stick around for Easter. We have been taking advantage of the patio (and pre-bug season) as much as possible with family and friends, and even week night dinners.
I actually don’t wear lipstick day to day since it prevents me from smooching my kids whenever I want. However, I’ve always loved the ease of mascara and lipstick to go for Sundays or nights out. Found a few colors too good not to share that will put a little extra pep in your step.
Planters and pots are something I am always on the lookout for because well….I have a plant hoarding problem. I never can pass up a good deal on greenery so the pots and planters have my full attention year round. It can be overwhelming to know what to use indoors or out, so here is a round up planters as well as some greenery you can pair them with!
I am most often in sneakers chasing my boys, but if it’s a special occasion or a date with Gabe, I’ll brave the heel. ONLY if they are actually a comfortable pair however. Here are two looks over the weekend with the same top on repeat! VIEW FULL POST
Fringe bangs are a fun way to sport a chic hairstyle when you actually don’t have much time to style your hair every day. However, since they sit right above eye level, you have to keep up with trimming them in order to avoid blocking all vision. Soooo, after several terrible self-trim jobs I finally took the time to research how to trim my own. After trial and error, here is what has worked for me!
1). Grab a pair of hair cutting scissors and a comb, and make sure your bangs are dry. I like to blow dry mine for best outcome, or if they get greasy I will spray with dry shampoo.
2) Comb out your hair and pull out the middle section of your bangs to sandwich with your two fingers. Pull down the section and leave the amount you want to trim hanging out. Make sure your fingers are straight at eye level.
3) Start snipping at an angle towards the bottom of your fingers which is what will achieve the fringe effect. Continue around your forehead always making sure you include a piece from the section before to measure evenly.
4) On the side sections you can angle your fingers to frame bangs around your face or keep them straight depending on the look you want to go for. Continue to snip at an angle towards your fingers.
5) Do a happy dance that you saved yourself the $20-$30 and the time at the salon to get them trimmed!
Definitely not a hair expert, but if I find a time and money saving trick, you bet I am going to share it;) Have a happy weekend ahead gang!~
