BAWL-FEST 2012

A few weeks ago I was approached about reading a book written by Stephanie Nielsen of the Nie Nie Dialogues.  I was excited because I was already planning on reading it!

Reading the book awakened within me a huge sense of love and empathy for someone I don't personally know.  I literally cried through the whole thing and kept imagining myself in that situation and how I would deal with it.  It's a book about hope as well as her relationship with her darling husband 'Mr Nielsen' and their 4 beautiful children.  She describes deeply personal near death experiences, and shares with her readers how her relationship with Jesus Christ strengthened her and got her through difficult times.  I received the book and had finished it within 24 hours because it was such a good book.  After reading it I had a desire to be a better mother and to view my own personal beauty as something that is truly found on the inside.  Read it you will feel so blessed for all you have and feel encouraged to become a better person!!

Pre-order it here (it comes out April 3) and let me know if you read it what you think!!!

OOTD- This should be PINK!!!

We found out baby #4 is a GIRL!!!  I am so excited to have another little girl but my poor son was really hoping for a boy.  Don't even mention having another one...  I have been busy shopping for the little princess and immediately ordered these blankets and this little outfit.  Shopping for little girls is so FUN!!  Here is an outfit from last week  I really should have paired it with a pink cardigan to celebrate!!

Dress Anthropologie: similar here

Cardigan Nordsrom: similar here

Shoes Waving Grains Anthropologie: similar here

HUNGER GAMES comes out on Friday I am so excited (I actually rented a theatre for a pre-screening on Thursday night!  I also almost got an ulcer selling all the tickets but it all came together)  and now I can't wait!!!!!

Review

A month ago misikko.com contacted me about reviewing a flat iron, of course I was happy to get a free flat iron!  I really like the Hanna Salon flat iron!  I thought it was honestly a little overpriced (since my other one was a Chi knockoff for 50 bucks.)  But it slid down my hair easier and the heat settings went up quite a bit higher than my other one!  Plus with such cute packaging who would not want this flat iron?  Here are some picture of the product.

Here is how it came...

I would say if you are in the market for a high-end flat iron this would be a great buy!

A little project!

I decided to give my laundry/mud room a makeover, it was time consuming but I am so happy with the results!  I want to get a few knick-knacks to go on top of the washer.

Before this shelf was always filled with clutter!

During the process (it did take about 6 hours with 2 people working just FYI) I got my stencil here for about 20 bucks!

After...

I plan on ordering this pendant lamp to complete the room!

*Next up stenciling my pantry!!!

OOTD- Oscar run down!

First things first what did you think about the Oscars?  I though Angelina looked sickly and needs to EAT take care of herself (so glad she showed us her dress had a slit I HAD NO IDEA!)  I think it's funny how all morning the media has not mentioned how awful she looked!  I thought Gwyneth looked beautiful and I loved that she wore a cape!  Biggest oops moment of the night J Lo's wardrobe malfunction!  I dressed up yesterday for church but not near as chic as those going to the Oscars (that's ok I was not about to exfoliate and put a SPANX on!)  Here is what I wore to church yesterday...

Cardigan Anthropologie: similar here

Dress Anthropologie Pezza: similar here

Tights super old: similar here

Belt Anthropologie: similar here

Shoes Seychelles: Pot of Gold

OOTD- Stretchy dresses can be a girl's best friend!

When you can no longer fit into say a skirt that has to be zipped reach for the nearest thing that is stretchy!  Sunday morning was a mad dash getting ready for church and after trying on 4 other outfits I finally reached for this dress.  Sometimes I forget how much I love this dress but not anymore!  I also forget that when I am pregnant instead of my tummy going waaaay out my butt, love handles and thighs like to grow instead!  Someday I want to design a maternity line that is for women like me that grow as much in back as they do in front;)!  Here is what I wore to church on Sunday...

Dress Anthropologie Woody Nymph: similar here

Cardigan Anthropologie Blooming Lattice: Modcloth knockoff here

Tights Anthro- old: similar here

Shoes: Bowed Mary Janes

Did I tell you I believe in love at first sight?  Well I do and I found it with this!  I am trying to justify getting it since this top arrived and I am totally mid-drifting in it!!  FYI it's not an attractive look for anyone but especially not a pregnant woman!

Australe Cardigan

It's like a dressed down version of the Felted Lei which is one of my very favorite cardigans EVER!!! 

*make sure you click on the link you have to see the CUTE back!!!* 

Today was "Fashion Disaster" day at school.... I really wanted to do more but she still wanted to be *pretty!*  I am sure she has a crush on someone in her class!

The Faux-Hawk was really fun to do but she made me tame it waaay down!  

Confessions about how I look...

I got dressed up on V-Day and all ready in a skirt then I looked in the mirror.  To say I look chubby is putting it nicely I am at that awkward stage where I don't quite look pregnant but something is definitely going on!  I was all set to snap a picture when my son walked up and patted my tummy and said "big tummy mommy."  I think we will wait on pictures for a few months days at least!  I have still been shopping not too worry folks!  Here are some cute things I picked up lately!

Lush Colorblock Stripe Maxi Tank Dress (Juniors)

This beautiful maxi is not only cute but cheap!  I will say SIZE UP it runs small (I should have known that since it's in the juniors section!)  I got the black and cream one and imagine it with cute brightly colored cardigans all Summer long!

Women's Printed Tanks

This cute top is forgiving and flattering, I don't look pregnant in it!!!  For 12 bucks it's a total steal, and this little top matches perfectly!!

Maternity Striped Maxi Skirts

I know this is maternity but I got this skirt and am so excited to have another option instead of sweats!!

TOMS 'Classic Sequins' Slip-On (Women)

If you are not on the TOMS bandwagon yet time to get on!  I have worn my grey ones out and think these little beauties will replace them nicely!  I promise the *bling* factor is just right on them!

Ping-Pong Tank

Be still my ever quirky print loving heart!  I ordered this dress it's HORRIBLE on me (it could be the pregnancy or it could be just unflattering I am unsure at this point!)  So to satisfy my desire for a fun print this cute little top came home with me!