1. These sneaks.
I haven't bought new sneakers since 6th grade. I have been using my little sisters hand me downs ever since we shared the same size. I can't wait to get back into running after little River is here! Time to lose some of the fat!

2. These Sunnies. 

I have been eye balling these sunglasses for MONTHS but they have been on back order :( Well, they are finally  back in stock! I have had the same sunglasses for years but Foster broke them on accident a couple of months ago so I have been waiting for these to be my next favorite glasses for a couple of years :) 

3. Fitbit. 

Mama needs to get back into shape after River is here! My polar watch finally bit the dust after lots of great use and the fitbit is the next great thing. I love that this one has GPS with it. 

4. Facial/Prenatal Massage. 

Nuff said. 

5. If all else fails a gift card to Nordstrom would be much appreciated. I am in need of some new summer shoes! 

6. But really, the absolute best Mother's Day gift I could get would be my sweet River Jayce. This little boy will be making his debut any time and he would be a perfect Mothers Day present. 

Hair Talk

I get so many questions about my hair daily. I try to reply to each and every one in lots of detail but it would be so much easier to just be able to attach a link. My hair has been every color, style and length and I have worn clip in extensions for almost five years now so I feel like I know a thing or two when it comes to keeping hair healthy and dying it all sorts of colors. So if you want allllll the details about my hair and upkeep then I hope you get some answers from this post :) 

16 Week Bumpdate + ASOS Swing Dress

I am in LOVE with this dress. Honestly, I am in love with anything ASOS that arrives on my doorstep. It is so easy to dress up or dress down but my favorite way is with a pair of black leggings. We are in full swing getting ready for Christmas around here, and by that I mean basically nothing is done. I was on the ball with getting gifts this year and then, before I knew it Christmas was here! I should probably get gifts wrapped tomorrow ;) Any other procrastinator moms/dads out there? I cannot be the only one :) 

I am SO excited for Christmas but my hubby and I share the feeling of being bummed that's it's here already because we just don't want it to pass. Right now we are catching up on the most recent SNL, working a little bit and, obviously, blogging. I will not see you beautiful people again until after Christmas so have a very merry Christmas! 

Forever 21 Finds

Today is the last day of F21's 20% off sale. Use code F21FRIEND at checkout. 

If you are like me then you love sweaters. Who doesn't love a good sweater? Then you need to check out F21 right now. I am not completely in love with them, I feel like it's hit and miss. Sometimes I want everything on there and other times I have a hard time finding one thing that I actually like. Today was definitely a hit! 

While coping with the time change and being up at four in the morning I was editing pictures and doing a little online shopping. I found some finds that I am super excited about and thought I would share! 

OOTD: White Blazer

Currently I am OBSESSED with my new blazer. I would wear this every, single day if it I wasn't stressed beyond belief that it would get dirty. It falls perfectly which is kind of hard to see in the picture but it like folds over all awesome like on the bottom. It is a really great cut and the cuffs are perfect.

I'm still all about comfort so I threw on a quick tank and some jeans with it and called it good. Can we talk about these jeans for a sec? I recently went shopping at Express and have fallen in love with their jeans. They feel worn and are like wearing leggings but they're totally not jeggings....so there's that. 

I have been so busy lately and I love it. I am 100% more productive/organized/happier when my days are all scheduled perfectly. I am loving my planner that I got from Target but am needing a bigger one....like a thicker one that is still small. So if anyone has any planners that they just can't live without, help a momma out! 

What I {Wore} Wednesday

So many of you know that I am from New Mexico and this summer has been extremely hot, so there is nothing more I love than a crazy cute tank top that also happens to be from a brand new company created by a girl that I grew up with and her boyfriend. I am absolutely obsessed with their company! Not to mention it fits my hubby's style to a t.

Brunette to Ashy Blonde

Hey ladies! If you follow any of my Facebook sites or instagram then you probably notice I had a big makeover a couple of days ago. My gorgeous Shey brought my hair back to a fun summer color. I have changed my hair color a million times and have always gone back to the same boring blonde, NOT THIS TIME! This time I was really excited to do something different and I think that I'll definitely be keeping this color for a LONG time. 

Easy Everyday Makeup Tutorial

So I think we can all see why I wear makeup every single day. Beware, that face jumps out at you in the video before you have time to prepare yourself for what is about to happen. 

I have never considered myself an expert in makeup but I do know what works for my face shape and I know I like to keep it natural looking 99% of the time. With so many incredible makeup artists out there I was super flattered that you all wanted to see what I do for my daily makeup. 

I own no fancy brushes and I buy makeup every 2ish years. 

I haven't bought a new eyeshadow in 4+ years and so far it's worked pretty good for me! I used to sell makeup for Arbonne so I am pretty stocked up on eyeshadows and lipsticks haha but the rest of the stuff I pick up at Target/the grocery store and I do like Bare Minerals. 

This video is kind of long for something that literally takes me 5 minutes but I tried you guys haha 

If you like my makeup tutorial and want to see more videos be sure to subscribe, like and comment with what you'd like to see next! 

OOTD: Crop Tops & High Skirts

Yesterday I asked Bryson if he would help keep me accountable for working out and eating healthy because I have really not been doing good lately. Like eat a whole box of thin mints bad. I'm not saying that happened but I'm not saying it didn't either. I have asked him quite a bit to help keep me motivated but it always ends with him saying somethings in the lines of, "Babe you look great to me blah blah blah" I still think that he thinks that I look fine but this spring break has been tough for me, I've gotten a cold, food poisoning and yesterday I was peeing blood. So yeah, I'm over spring break. Not to mention I have felt super sluggish and I know that I can at least attribute that to how horrible I've been eating. If I'm going to have a million things go wrong why add to it?

I have to say for myself that even though I have felt like crap this week I have made it to the gym 5 times (so. freaking. sore.) and Bryson, some friends and I went on a 14 mile bike ride which was a total blast. Which is all good and well but I've gained 5 pounds in a super short time and the firefighter banquet is coming up and I'd really like to feel good about myself even though I know I won't look different because it's next week. 

I have really been working on love and self acceptance lately but it's hard to get out and love life if I feel awful. After I explained all this to Bryson we woke up this morning and he decided we are going to go run for 100 minutes. Uh what? Screw off. I get bored after like 10 minutes but we'll see! I'm sure he'll make me end up doing it the whole time so I'll update you all on how it goes. If you don't hear from me, assume I'm dead. 

OOTD: Cheetah Church Shoes

Today we only had a couple minutes to snap a couple quick pics so here is a normal outfit that I would wear to church. This is one of my favorite skirts because it is incredibly comfy, versatile and cute! These shoes are way comfy and I wear them a lot if I think I'm going to be standing awhile. They are also my favorite shoes to wear with jeans they peek out just perfectly. 

Anywhoo, after church we ran home and changed and filled up the bus with bikes and had a fun filled day with one of my sisters and my cousins and afterwards we had corned beef, cabbage and beer bread,  my VERY favorite meal. My grandma only makes it once a year and I wait and wait and wait for it.

Definitely an amazing day but time to get back to reality tomorrow but next week is spring break, whahoo!!!

OOTD: Camo

Today I looked out the window and saw a gorgeous day I dressed in a tank top and jeans, walked outside and turned right back around. It was freezing! Back inside for some booties, a hat, scarf and cardigan. I hate the cold but I'm super glad it was! I probably wouldn't have thrown this together otherwise and I have a feeling I am going to be wearing this a lot more often. Please tell me I am not the only one that gets stuck on a comfy/cute outfit for a while? 

I have been posting a lot of fashion lately but I promise I have super delicious recipes in the folder too! They just take a lot more time and time is something I do not have a lot of these days. It was amazing today to be able to go to a Pilates class and just enjoy being there and not feel rushed to my next class. This week has been madness! 

Sorry that most of the items I am posting today are similars and not the actual item (some not all) I have been slowly redoing my closet since losing all the weight and it is taking a lot longer than I expected! No matter, I love pulling out old things and pairing them together in new ways or with a couple of new things to wear they seem new :) 

Make-up and hair tutorials to come soon also! Sorry ladies, they just take a lot of time and effort and when I get in bed at night I am way to beat to put together a decent post. But thank you all so much for being so supportive and patient, I promise it'll be soon! 

Be sure to check out my $100 Giveaway if you haven't yet! It ends soon! 

OOTD: Optical Illusion

This morning we had church and I think I am wishing for spring because I grabbed the dress that I picked up from Express last month that I had intended to save for a bright Sunday morning. Paired with a coat and floppy hat and it was perfect for the dreary day. 

Sorry there is like a million and five pictures I am still getting used to "fashion blogging" and am not quite sure what poses to do with what and what details to include together. Or if you think lots of pictures are good let me know that too! Haha I realllllyyyy do not know what to include when. 

Any advice would be super duper welcomed! 

OOTD: Slouchyness

Had an amazing time yesterday spending the day with my two handsome men. Went shopping, ate amazing food and went on a gorgeous walk. For a day trip I typically dress comfy-er so when we're walking around and I have to get Foster or just doing life then it's easier. I am also in a way better mood if I am comfortable. 

My Nerium Experience

I was contacted by Emily Late September about trying Nerium. Nerium is an anti-aging product, but it does wonders to even out skin tone, discoloration and minimize acne scarring. When I heard this I knew it would be perfect for my stretch marks. They are not to bad but are around my belly button and when I was pregnant with Foster they had all stretched back out from when I was pregnant with Lo. 

I started using it as soon as I got it in the mail. 

For the first week I was putting it on my face as well as my tummy but being as how I have relatively good skin I decided to save it all for my tummy. After using it for a month religiously my tummy is so much tighter! The loose skin around my belly button is way tighter and the lighter ones are hardly visible. I was applying it liberally (5-8 squirts) and I still have quite a bit left. 

It's a night mask so you dampen your skin, rub it on BUT DON'T RUB IT IN, and then just sleep on it. When you wash it off the next morning you can feel that your skin is way tighter. I can't wait to finish the bottle and see the difference it makes. 

You can only buy this through and independent person. There is no risks for trying it because there is a 30 - day money back guarantee. I especially love this because 30% of profits go to cancer research and it's all natural. This company is only two years old but there is celebrity attention. This company is really cool because when you become a brand partner and get three people under you, as long as they're active you get a free bottle for life. (This is for every three people under you) Emily also told me that most people earn a Lexus only three months into the company. 

If you have more questions or want to order nerium you can go to www.emussett.nerium.com or find her on Facebook under Emily Mussett. If you're serious into wanting to join as a brand partner email me for her number :)

Floppy Fedoras and Swing Dresses

SOS - Save My Butt!

I am typically a jeans a t-shirt kinda girl but lately I have definitely been more interested in fashion. I went out on a limb last week and ordered some totally adorable statement pants. Adios jeans, hello cute bottoms (and no, I'm not referring to my butt). 

There's just one little problem...Ok, I should say big problem and that would be my butt and thighs... I was so worried about ordering to big and not being able to fit in them by January that I may have ordered them a tad to small... I ordered a four! I'm wondering what exactly was running through my mind as I did this because as of now I'm definitely at a 6, alright, alright, a 6.5 ;) This is down from a size 9 three months ago so I am very proud of myself but now I am worried that I wasted my money. 

So here's my SOS if any one has any thigh/butt slimming and toning exercises that you absolutely swear by, please, help a sister out! 

OOTD: Leather Accents

I'm obsessed with leather accents. It's my favorite fashion trend right now because it's SO easy and it's everywhere. Right now I have a leather peplum top I'm working into fitting in but I found these leggings, shirt and boots this past week and I love them! This outfit is ridiculously comfy. 

I hate cold but love autumn because you can wear leggings and a baggy shirt every day and it's totally cool because it's cold out and we all get it. 

That One Skirt I Couldn't Get Off My Mind

So there was this skirt. Spandex on the top and synthetic leather on the bottom. It was better than the ones I'd been oohing and ahing over daily during my online browsing. I loved this thing. I would've never even tried it on before because I would've been disappointed when I couldn't squeeze into it. (This store only puts out smalls) and as much as I love this store I always just look because the clothes are made for girls skinnier than me but we had some time so I grabbed two skirts, a black shirt and a size 29 in some adorable boyfriend jeans (which was the biggest size or I'd have grabbed a 30/31).

OOTD: Wedding Bells

I love weddings. No joke, I could go to a wedding every single weekend and be perfectly happy. I love getting dressed up, the dancing, the food, but, most of all, I love the love! It's always so amazing to see two people, two strangers really, joining together and committing to each other through the thick and thin, the good and bad....you get the picture, that they  will always be there. My husband is my best friend and I love him more today then I did three years ago when we got engaged. Weddings are a good reminder of the promises we made to each other. I just love them. 

{L's Dress-  Dillards last year}

No look of mine is complete without my 2-3 week old nails 

L is 4!

I cannot believe my sweet girl turned 4 on Sunday. She has grown up into the sweetest most caring girl I have ever met. She is so respectful and loves everyone she meets. She is the smartest little girl and always wants to learn (and tell everyone what she learned ;) ) We were watching old videos the other day and I feel like they weren't long ago at all but she has grown up SO much. It does make me a little sad but at the same time I am so excited for her future