How to ROCK the Grab Bag Outfit

 "I just can't pull it off!"

Have those words ever come out of your mouth?! 

NEVER AGAIN! 

Have the confidence you SHOULD HAVE and DESERVE TO HAVE! 

It's one thing if you don't want to wear something.. its another if you want to and don't think you "can pull it off"... 

I'm here as your personal cheerleader! ROCK WHAT YOU WANT TO ROCK, you are your own fashion police!  

My article on More Grab Bag Outfit Ideas can be found HERE.

Business with the jacket, funky casual with the tshirt, fancy nancy with the skirt. 

(Blazer: Limited, Tshirt: Zara, Skirt: Shabbyapple, Shoes: Nordstrom)

http://www.howdoesshe.com/how-to-rock-the-grab-bag-outfit/

Cardigan: Limited, Polka Dot Pants: Hollister, Mint Button up: TJ Maxx, Leather cuff: Ivorykate.com, glasses: Ray Ban

And if you don't care about fashion... or just don't like the grab bag idea.. Here's a little something that everyone can relate to...

"Smile, its the prettiest thing you can wear."

-Unknown author

If accessories could talk!

That is a scary thought in my world! If my accessories could talk.. they would probably rebuke me and put me in a never ending time out for not letting them each have a moment in the spot light.. I am the QUEEN of over-accessorizing.. but not to worry!!!... I'm on the mend! 

I've tried to hone in on this compulsion to cover every square inch of my body in accessories.. but just choosing ONE STATEMENT ACCESSORY PIECE, and letting it shine and not have to compete! 

RULES I've made for myself to help me not look like a circus clown with my accessories can be found here...

http://www.howdoesshe.com/accessorize-with-a-statement-5-statement-accessory-tipsideas/

 (Hat: Fred Myer, Shirt: TJ Maxx, Pants: Macy's, Watch: Michael Kors)

(Shirt: Zara, Belt: Gap, Skirt: TJ Maxx)

Chevron Shirt: American Eagle, Belt & Shorts: Gap, Shoes: Nordstrom, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet Combo: Macy's

Wire Wrap and Bolo Tie: Ivorykate.com

Whitening those Pearlies!

I seriously suffered from Corn Teeth Disease for far too long! 

You don't have to suffer like I did! :)

Go check out a bunch of different ways to whiten your pearlies at

http://www.howdoesshe.com/4-ways-to-whiten-your-pearlies/

1...2...THREE!! It CANNOT be!!

 London's 3!! 

 The morning I went in to be induced with this tiny best friend is so clear in my mind. I have never been more excited for anything in my life than to become a mom.  I remember thinking that I had prepared my whole life to become a mom, and I was beyond excited, and a little terrified.  

Then, when they placed her in my arms, I remember looking at her and thinking there is just no way my heart could handle any more love. I felt like it was going to burst out of my body.  

3 years later, I love her a million times more than even the first time I met her. She just keeps getting better. Don't get me wrong, her and her terrible two's about put me in an insane asylum, but I seriously am obsessed with how incredibly sweet and perfect she is. The innocence and spirit of a child is addicting, its peaceful, and so comforting in the midst of all this world's craziness.

My heart somehow manages to keep loving you more and more even when I don't think its possible, London. 

Thank you for making me a mom for the first time, and for making me laugh everyday. 

We love you, sis.

Here's to leaving those terrible two's.. in the two's!! :)

We took her to Chuck up Cheese

... ahem..

 I mean Chuck E Cheese on her actual birthday, and then had a pool party for her a couple of days later with her friends.

We celebrated all weekend. A girl worth celebrating, that's for sure.

she admired her cupcake on the warm sidewalk for a good 5 minutes 

so, we might have had the same idea on what "pool party attire" meant :)

these girls are the greatest! squeeze their guts. 

Happy Birthday London! 

Now... what to do for Ivory's 1st party?! 

I need ideas.. easy ideas!

Have a great week!!! 

Earth Day!

 How many of you knew it was Earth Day today?? 

Okay, how many of you knew it was Earth Day before you saw someone mention it on facebook or came across it in the last few hours? 

If you're like me, you heard about it by accident and never really pay attention to this day. 

I have to admit, that even though GREEN is my favorite color, I'm not as "green" as I should be in my day to day life. I could and should do so much better with recycling, and I'm not near as grateful as I should be for the simple things that affect me everyday.  

The cashier at the grocery store yesterday said, "happy earth day tomorrow". 

And thanks to that sweet lady, 

I'm killing it with being an awesome Earth Day celebrator today.  

London and I have taken water bottles to recycling bin and talked about how important it is and what happens to the water bottles once they are recycled. (we recycle often, we just don't take the time to talk about the importance of it.) 

We went on a scavenger hunt and London found a bag of "goods" from the trail we walked along, and I even let her pick up a snail and put it in her bag. That may not sound like a milestone to you.. but snails make me crawl. The crunch they make when you accidentally run over them with your stroller or step on them make me want to itch until my skin peels off. (gonna have to get a grip if i wanna have any boys  in my family, right?!)

But I let her snag one today, in honor of Earth Day.  We let the snail go once we got home, don't worry.  So he might just be your next CRUNCH, heads up! 

And I hate to keep bragging, but it's my duty to prove to you why we are destroying Earth Day (wait, that didn't sound good.. you smell what I'm stepping in though, right?!)

We also went through all of our clothes and made 2 huge bags of clothes we are going to donate, "recycle".   :)   

BOOM.

Killed it.

I found this on Pinterest last night. 

Our scavenger hunt idea came from here.

Happy Earth Day! 

On a serious note, 

We seriously are so beyond blessed.

I for one need to do a better job with "my part" in taking care of this gorgeous planet. 

And on a more shallow, yet fantastic note,

New wire headbands styles are now in the shop. 

National Headband Day

 Happy National Wire Headband Day! 

Who says we can't make up our own national holidays? 

I'm doing just that. 

Something that simplifies while beautifying our lives should absolutely have its own day to be celebrated! 

This girl and her crazy awesomeness is also something that needs to have a national holiday. Her birthday will have to suffice as of now, though. Which happens to be in 2 weeks from today! She CANNOT be almost 3. I forbid it.

(Hat: Gap, sweater: Gap, Rain Boots: JCREW, leggings: Old Navy, bolo scarf: Ivorykate) 

 Alright guys, I also just wanted to let you know that the Gap has an additional 30% off their clearance (in stores only ) stuff for women & babies/kids!
 It's kind of my favorite store for my girls.. I admit, its super hit and miss with cute stuff that is affordable.. but when you hit it just right, holy gold mine.
 I always stock up when they have sales like this because it makes certain things cheaper than anywhere else. Even cheaper than my beloved Target once in a while. And if you don't have a close Gap by you, http://www.gap.com has 25% off your entire order! 

 Go, RUN! 

And save some cute goods for me!

my "twist" on the bolo tie

Every generation the bolo tie just keeps creeping back out of our nightmares and resurfacing into reality in different forms.

Once again its been modernized and has made leaps and bounds! 

(our children won't agree when they see pictures in the future I'm certain!)

I especially LOVE the leather bolo ties by 

FRESHLY PICKED

love love love

**Well, I'm joining the round up gang and putting my own "TWIST" on the bolo tie!**

 **Smaller and cooler than a scarf, bigger and more bold than a necklace. Keeps it's shape perfectly because of the wire feature, and so light and comfortable you wont even notice its on.**

(the headband she is wearing is the exact same size as the bolo tie I am wearing. I make them all the same size, and they work for all ages and all styles)

You ready for this "twist on" the bolo tie?  

It's coming for you..

 whether its in your nightmare OR in your jewelry box.. 

its coming for you!! 

Pictures of it worn as a children's belt coming tomorrow! 

**These cotton wire headbands can also be worn as a bolo tie, a children's belt, and a bracelet. HERE is  more pictures of how it can be worn. And the cotton wire headbands are available HERE.  

One size fits all. **