Preggo Style: Belted Jersey Dress

Recently H&M was having their Extra 50% off Clearance sale. As soon as I heard about it, I hopped over there to try to score some stylin' maternity clothes. However, by the time I got there, I was only able to pick up one cute t-shirt and this dress (and the dress isn't even maternity).  When I'm pregnant, I like to buy things every once in a while that will stretch with me as I grow and even work after I've had the baby. 

Enter this jersey dress.

Dress: H&M

Belt & Socks: Target

Scarf: Aldo

Booties: 6pm

This jersey dress is so incredibly comfortable! It's light. It's stretchy. It's kind of like every pregnant woman's dream.

We are 23 weeks pregnant, folks! That means we've only got 17-ish weeks to go. I have friends having babies left and right and it's making me so eager to meet this little lady!

 I'd also like you to keep your eyes peeled, ladies. I have two very special giveaways coming in the next few weeks. If you have any pregnant friends, send them over! In the very near future, I'll have a giveaway to a shop full of super cute maternity and nursing clothes!

And shortly after that, I'll have a giveaway for your very own sheet of Jamberry Nails. If you've never heard of or tried Jamberry Nails, you are in for a treat!

I'm linking up today with Still Being Molly, Monday Mingle, I Feel Pretty and The Pleated Poppy.

Happy Memorial Day!

Ameyica!!

That is what Avi says every time she sees an American flag.

In the spirit of patriotism, I  went red, white and blue on Friday and wore a very American dress and tee.

Dress: Target ($8)

Tee: c/o Halftee

Belt: maurice's

Sandals: 6pm.com

Necklace & Wrap Bracelet: Premier Design Jewelry

I love teaching my five-year old about the holidays.  I had the chance to explain the importance of Memorial Day to Gabe this weekend.

Then he asked me, "What are we doing on Monday?"

"Well", I said, as I tried to think of a way to justify our plans. "We're going to remember all of the soldiers who fought for our country while we visit the beach."

I just couldn't think of anything better than that.

So, whether we're enjoying time at the beach or grilling out with friends, remember to be thankful for our soldiers who have given their lives for our freedom!

I'm linking today with Monday Mingle and Still Being Molly.

From My Little Guy

It's 6:00 a.m. and I just finished my run and my mind is full of all the things I have to get done today. So, rather than ramble on about all that, I'll share a few jewels from my Little Guy.

Little Guy: Mom, I never get anything I want.
Me: Well, that's not true. But what is it that you want?
Little Guy: I want a real cowboy that sits on a real white horse that I can play with.
Me: You want a real one?
Little Guy: Well, it can be a toy, I guess.

Blazer: NY&Co, Thrifted

Dress: NY&Co, Hand Me Down

Tank: NY&Co, Borrowed from my Mom

Shoes: rsvp, www.6pm.com

My Little Guy was singing a song that he made up about animals yesterday morning. Suddenly, he said, "Hey, mom. I'm singing to God." I said, "Well, that's great, buddy." Then he said, "Does God like it when we're funny?" To which I said, "Sure!" "Does Jesus laugh?" he asked. Ummm, I guess He does, right?  I should have said that He only laughs when you're not aggravating mama. =)

Yesterday evening, I was listening to my Little Guy (4) and Little Miss (2) play in the playroom. I heard him call, "Hey Mom, come here!" So, I walked into the playroom and he said, "Not you, mom! This mom!" and he pointed to his little sister.  Later, they were pretending she was his daughter and I heard him say, "Hey kid! You better obey me, kid!" Ha! I can promise you that we don't call him kid. I don't know where he comes up with this stuff!

Buckle Bracelet & Silver Bracelet: Premier Design Jewelry

Have the kids in your life said or done anything funny lately?

I'm linking up today with Transatlantic Blonde, The Pleated Poppy and Rolled Up Pretty.  

Finally Friday

It's finally Friday! Free again, got my party started for a wild weekend! ;)

And by wild, I mean that I'm going to go C-R-A-Z-Y on my classroom! I'm going to be all over those bulletin boards like white on rice. That messy classroom has got nothin' on me! ;)

White Tee: Target

Brown Tank: Express

Weird Puke Colored Jeans: NY&Co

Heels: rsvp via 6pm.com

Okay, so I recently won (yeah, I know! You're probably tired of hearing me say that, but anways...) this statement necklace from a Sira & Mara giveaway at Mix and Match Fashion.  Being the fashion-ish blogger that I am, you would think I'd be a big statement necklace person, but I've realized that I'm not.  It's not that I don't love them because I totally do. 

I just don't know what to do with them.  Like this necklace here... it's gorgeous! And all I could think to do with it was to pair it with a white tee shirt. Hmmm.... I'd say that's almost letting this beautiful necklace go to waste!

Necklace: Sira & Mara

You want to know what I just noticed?  The very first photo on the Sira & Mara Featured Page is of this necklace and she wore it soooo much better than I did! ;)

So, of course, you know I have a question for you... how do you think I should wear this necklace?

I'm linking up today with Silly Happy Sweet, Fashion Friday, Casual Friday, Favorite Frock Friday and Friday's Fancies!

Ketchup

Because I'm catching up! Get it?  Cheesy? Yes, yes, it is. I know, but that's what you get with me. Sometimes cheesy, sometimes corny, but always 100% me.  =)

I'm going to share three different outfits with you that I wore over the past few weeks.  One was worn the first day of my week of student-teaching.  The second was worn to the office and the third was worn another day when I was teaching.

Chambray Shirt: Thrifted

Dress, Belt, Sandals & Bracelets: Target

Funny story about that dress?  During my lunch break, the strap snapped and I had to teach the rest of the day with my dress falling lower and lower and eventually dragging the ground. =)  Thank goodness I was wearing a belt to help keep it up!

Shirt: NY&Co

Tank: Halftee

Skirt: Target

Shoes: 6pm.com

No funny story to go with this one. =) Just my pretty little shirt that feels like pajama and my nude studded heels. Check it out... I wear them a lot!

Dress: NY&Co

Bracelets: Target

Ha, see?  Here are the nude studded heels again. And who knew I liked this sleeveless chambray top so much??  I wonder why the first owner decided to get rid of it... It really is the perfect piece for layering over a dress!

Of these three, I think I like Outfits 2 and 3 best. If I owned a bright red skinny belt, I think Outfit 2 would be just about perfect!

Do you tend to have favorite pieces in your closet that you wear over and over again?  If you've been following me lately, then you know my current faves are my chambray shirts, my turquoise jeans and my nude studded heels. =)

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle!

New Jeans!

If you don't actually jump onto a particular trend right away, are you still cool when you finally do it? ;) I finally joined everyone else in the world and got myself a pair of cute turquoise jeans!

Shirt: NY&Co ($10, similar here)

Jeans: NY&Co ($30, similar here and here)

Tank, Wrist Wrap & Necklace: Target

Shoes: 6pm.com (similar here and here)

Of course, the first thing I wanted to do with it was pair it with an equally bright color.  If you combine fuschia and turquoise on a Friday (when I wore this outfit), you are bound to have an endless supply of chipperness! And I did. I was like the epitome of bubbly all day long. ;)

Maybe I should have saved this outfit for today... Monday is always in need of some extra chipperness, wouldn't you say?  I guess an extra cup or two of coffee will have to suffice. ;)

Guess what, you guys?!?  My week of teaching (where I spend the week in charge of and teaching the classroom I've been doing my practicum in) is coming up so fast! Do y'all remember when I made the decision to change careers and start the process to get certified to teach not all that long ago??  I honestly can't believe that I'm so close to the end!

Turquoise Ring: c/o Blue Vanilla

Pink Flower Ring: Pink Lemonade

I hope you're all having a happy Monday! I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle!

Who do I look like?

When I was putting this look together, I immediately thought of Tara from Mix and Match Fashion.  Doesn't this buttery yellow skirt look like something she would rock? 

Leopard Print Shirt: c/o Oasap (similar here)

Cardi: Old Navy ($10, similar here)

Skirt: NY&Co ($9.99, similar here)

Shoes: rsvp, 6pm.com ($6.99, similar here)

Of course, if I were really channelling Tara, I'd have topped off the look with a bright pink blazer and turquoise heels. Couldn't you just imagine her wearing something like that? She has a special touch when it comes to pairing brights perfectly!

Necklace: Premier Designs Jewelry

Glass Ring: Alyssa's

Wrist Wrap & Brown Ring: Target

I already have the perfect pair of turquoise heels, but I'll have to keep my eyes open for a pink blazer. ;)

When you wear something bright, do you like to keep the rest of your outfit neutral or do you like to pair it with other fun, bright colors?

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy and Transatlantic Blonde.

Pink & Purple Make the World Go Round

If you ask Little Guy what my favorite color is, he knows! Pink and Purple. Really, if there were more of it, I think the world would be a happier place. It's the color of butterflies and flowers and rainbows and sunsets. Yes, indeed pink and purple are happy colors. 

 Sweater: Maurices

Pants: Old Navy

Shoes: Rsvp from 6pm.com (Birthday present, thanks mom!)

Belt: Bealls (Birthday present!)

Okay, I love these shoes. They're purple. They're sparkly. They super high and make my legs feel like they're more than little tiny stumps. I love them. But I think I might have looked a little ridiculous this morning. I almost fell and/or twisted my ankle about five times this morning. Once while chasing Little Miss through the yard.  The one morning she decides she doesn't want to walk directly to the car and I'm wearing heels that are the size of the Eiffel Tower! Once while walking into the daycare, holding Little Miss so that she couldn't attempt another runaway. And three times while making my way through the garden to this water fountain (it's not all nicely paved like it is right here). Have you ever tried walking through dirt/grass in super skinny high heels? Eesh, it's a feat!

Isn't this belt great? I love it!

Aaah, these fabulous shoes! ;)

I hope you're all having a really great week! I'd like to apologize for being kind of MIA lately. My life has been crazy busy, but I'm going to try to set aside some time later this week to visit all of your lovely blogs and return all of these lovely comments! I appreciate y'all taking the time to read and comment soooo much! Even when I can't reply right away, just know that you're making me smile! =)