Easter

Basket Goodies: 

Turtle, Hot Wheels, The Foot Book, Fruit Crisps, Rainbow Goldfish, Teddy Grahams

This was Reese's second Easter, but the first that we actually celebrated.

Last year he was only three months old so we didn't do anything or even consider making him a basket.

This year I will never forget the look on his face when he walked into the living room to find his basket waiting to be opened.

He was mainly excited for the snacks (that's my boy!) 

I tried to buy items that I never give him, gold fish, teddy grahams, Fruit Crisps (one serving of fruit in each bag!) etc.

We actually celebrated twice, he did his first egg hunt with my mom and grandma on Saturday night and then we went to Kye's grandparents house on Sunday to hunt more eggs and eat way too much.

Watching Reese find eggs (and jump with excitement and curiosity) was too much for my little mommy heart to handle!

I hope you all had a great Easter!

xoxo

Toddler March Favorites

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Now that Reese is fourteen months old, I've noticed a change in the toys that he enjoys playing with.

They are a bit more "grown up" like hot wheels etc.

I catch him using the couch as his hot wheels ramp.

(He sets them on top and pushes them down so they crash and does it all over again)

Our week day evening routine before dinner is to lay in bed and read lots of books while he nurses. 

His favorites are: 'Are You My Mother' and 'Goodnight Moon'.

He'll point to the pictures when I ask him to find the baby bird, cow jumping over the moon etc. and try to mimic the words.

 I am extremely persistent on making sure that he has books read to him every single day and especially when he asks for his, "book". 

I keep books on our nightstand (we co-sleep) and sometimes while I'm trying to put him to sleep he'll climb out of bed and pull his books down, then climb back in bed.

That's cue for cuddles and read time.

He has also started climbing on top of his bouncing turtle all by himself and jumping like a little monkey.

It's very amusing to watch. 

If you have toddlers, I really recommend picking up alphabet fridge magnets (just make sure to monitor them while they play, they tend to try to eat everything!)

I teach Reese words and how to pronounce them, so far he is learning lots!

 

What are your toddlers favorite toys this month?

 

xoxo

Friday Favorites

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Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Make- Up

Hey guys!

So I received a couple of questions in regards to this post.

You guys wanted to know what eye make up I was wearing and if I had falsies on.

My make up routine that day was extremely minimal, we had a rough night (grumpy baby) and I was in no mood to be in front oft he mirror at 6:30am piling on complicated make up.

Here is is:

I used Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Gel Eyeliner for green eyes and a couple coats (Five coats) of Covergirl's Lash Blast Volume mascara (This has been and will be my favorite for as long as it's on the market, no clumps and no spider looking lashes!)

So there you have it.

It literally takes about 2 minutes to do and the end result is something that I am satisfied with.

 

 I will do a tutorial on how to get the look on Saturday morning if you guys would like.

Shoot me an email or leave a comment on here.

xoxo

Ideas for how to spend a Spring day

I've been trying to make a list of things to do now that the weather is warming up.

My son is extremely antsy and does not like to stay inside so here's a list of things that I plan on doing in the near future:

What's on your Spring to do lists?

xoxo

Five Things.

I thought I would share five things about myself with you all.

1. I went through an extreme writing phase from ages 11-18. I had journal collections in which I would chart everything beautiful from a feather I found on the ground to the way asphalt crunched under my sneakers.

When I was 16 and going through my teen angst phase I destroyed most of these journals because I thought I was an idiot ha.

What I would give to go back and read it all!

2. I tell people I grew up in Big Bear, CA. (Technically I spent most of my teenage years there)

Truth is, I grew up in Riverside, CA but don't consider this home.

3. I graduated with a degree in Merchandise Product Devlopment from FIDM in downtown Los Angeles in 2008.

4. I daydream a lot about traveling and exploring, which might be the reason I love books such as, 'Travels with Charley in Search of America' by John Steinbeck.

I do not like to sit still, I always have to see new things or else I get bored and upset.

5. I measure things on a child birth pain scale..haha which means, I don't find most things painful anymore.

What are your five things?

xoxo

Classics

classics  plural of clas·sic (Noun)

Noun

1. A work of art of recognized and established value.
2. A garment of a simple, elegant, and long-lasting style.

I have never been one to follow on trends.

Granted, yes I work in the fashion industry, and yes I see all the new hot trends months in advance.

 I've always stuck with the classics, button ups, stripes, blazers, flats (in many colors), little black dresses, little white dresses, cardigans, heels, boots, cigarette jeans, leather handbags and colorful accessories.  

 

I've loved Coco Chanel's style from the minute I knew who she was, along with Audrey Hepburn.

I would wear lots of items that they had in their closet to this day and it would still look modern, this is what classics are, people.

 Prior to becoming a mom I would buy clothes much bigger because I didn't like to show my body shape.

Now I accentuate my body with clothing that fits properly and flatters my frame.

I also find that we should dress age appropriate. 

AKA get out of the juniors section if you are not a teen girl.

Put those mini shorts and crop tops away if you are past the age of twenty-one.

 You catch my drift.

Please note that all items that are in the pictures are actual items that I do own, or are extremely similar to items that are currently in my wardrobe.

If you would like me to link the sites where you can find these items feel free to ask away! :)

 I hope this helps you guys find the right building blocks to putting together a wonderful collection of clothing that will last a long time and will always remain current and classic.


xoxo