Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mother's Day is on it's way!

Since I ONLY (read sarcasm) have 2 1/2 months left of this pregnancy I am dreaming of the day I can once again wear my regular clothes (meaning 9 months after the baby is born and I can fit back into them!)  I have found quite a wishlist and with Mother's day right around the corner here is a list of ideas (hint hint!)

I fell in love with these the first day them came out!!

I am picturing myself in this dress and this cardi I already picked up!


One thing about shoes is they always fit....  even when you are 9 months pregnant!
I know full well all of these things won't happen ($$and with my girls weekend getaway next weekend$$) but a girl can hope right!?

Don't forget my diaper bag that is not negotiable!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Shellac Attack (a guide to DIY Shellac nails!)

I got all the fancy stuff to do my own shellac nails at home and wanted to share my latest obsession!  First off it is a bit $ to start out but if you get your nails done a lot or get really sick of nail polish chipping off (like I do) this product is totally your solution!
This is the first time I did my nails this picture is taken at 3 1/2 weeks!!!  See how shiny those guys are?  Yeah, they look like that all the time and NO CHIPPING!!!  The color I am wearing here is Tiger Blossom.

So here are the deets on how to DIY shellac nails!  
First off nails MUST be clean

Then you apply the base coat...
 

Put your nails under the UV light for 2 minutes
I chose this UV light because..
1.  It had the best ratings for the price
2.  You can do BOTH hands or feet at the same time!

Next you apply a coat of color (my next color choice is)
Gossip Girl!

Repeat the UV light for 2 minutes
Re-apply color (so you have 2 coats)
Repeat the UV light for 2 minutes

Finish with the top coat
Cure under the UV light for 3 minutes!

Rub each nail (because they will be tacky) with rubbing alcohol to remove the tackiness and VOILA'!  
DIY Shellac!!!!  I am wearing 
*A few thing*
You must use a top coat and bottom coat that are made for either gelish or shellac nails (I just prefer the CND because it had better reviews)

You CANNOT use regular nail polish it must either be Shellac (made by CND) or Gelish brand.  You can use both under the light and get the same effect.  I will say I like the color assortment that Gelish has better than CND.  You could get a glitter polish do one light coat over your color and add a little *sparkle* to your nails!  

Toe nails last MUCH longer!!!  Mine lasted about 6 weeks till they were growing out so much I had to take it off!  To remove the polish you may want to get removal pads or you could just peel it off like I did!  




*IF YOUR NAILS FALL OFF OR END UP TOTALLY JACKED, PLEASE DO NOT BLAME ME!  I AM NO PROFESSIONAL AND AM ONLY STATING MY EXPERIENCE AND LOVE FOR DIY SHELLAC!*

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Which Cake is better?

While up in SLC I found this and decided against it, you see I got the boxy backpack with my last child and HATED it!  I thought it was a tad too big but mainly the dang velcro drove me crazy and then it did the unthinkable.... it snagged my tights at church and I was DONE with it!  So I have decided  not to repeat the same mistake and try and find something else when I happened upon the Cake by Petunia collection.  My biggest problem now is which color to get!  I am leaning toward the green by preference but wonder if the purplish one is more 'girly' let me know what you think!



Tuesday, April 10, 2012

OOTD- Easter dress!

We are on Spring Break right now which means I am *trying* to sleep in every morning and so far am 0 for 2... tomorrow hopefully my kids will let me!  We have lots of fun things planned because we are at home doing a 'staycation', we are going up to SLC for 2 days and staying up there just to give the kids a little vacation.  I have plans to shop at the brand new mall and pick up my new diaper bag, try on this dress, but mostly not have to cook at all!  Here is what I wore on Sunday...

Cardigan Forever 21: boyfriend leopard
Maxi dress Forever 21: V neck
Belt Forever 21: bow belt

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

OOTD- Vappu I still love you!

I am beginning to look like I swallowed a basketball and the little girl in there is VERY active!  I just ordered a few things from F21 for my 'Easter dress' since I did not want to splurge too much on my ever expanding waistline!  The sale at Anthro drew me in and I even paid for shipping because I really wanted this little number (think after the baby is born!)  Here is a picture of what I wore out (during one of the freak snow storms Utah is famous for every Spring!)
Dress Anthropologie Vappu: similar here
Anthropologie Retro Rose Cardigan: I just got this cute one for cheap!
Shoes Anthropologie: The next pair of shoes I WILL BUY!!

I just purchased all the stuff for a DIY Shellac nails manicure I am on my second set of color and LOVE it!!  I will do a post next week with all the deets!  My toe nails are going on week 4 and have not chipped yet!!!