Thursday, March 15, 2012

DVF for Gap Kids!



That's right. The much anticipated DVF for Gap Kids launch was this morning!

I don't know if I am out of touch or what but, I hadn't seen too much talk of this out on the "blogosphere". I read about it briefly somewhere a couple weeks ago but had no idea when it would launch. Then, I was shopping at Baby Gap on Monday, and got to talking with the store manager who commented on the DVF wrap dress I was wearing. She asked if I knew that it was launching on Thursday. No. Clue. Any way, I gave her my email address so she could send me the invitation for the breakfast and pre-launch shopping. 

I got there fashionably late at 9:15. I walk in and....







EEEEKKKKK!!!! I've got to be honest and say that I woke up this morning, jumped on the Gap website right as my alarm went off and looked at a few things in the line. I told Curtis (my super sweet husband who works really really hard so I can shop at events like this and spend time with our kids, Hi honey!!) that it was all cute but wouldn't buy it had I not known it was DVF. I'm just not into bold, graphic prints (which is what DVF is) on babies. (In my defense, I didn't look at the older girls clothes.) Blasphemy, right? Well, I walked in and my mind was changed immediately. Everything was way cuter in person. I mean WAY. How could I have doubted it? Ugh, I'm sorry! 

 These 2 dresses for older girls are to die for :





There was a daddy there with his 12 year old daughter. He bought her one of everything. Yeh, you read that correctly. HELLO! I just so happened (ha!) to hear the grand total. Let's just say he was a very generous daddy! 

Anyway, I was forewarned: "Please, don't spend too much money." I could have done a lot of damage in that store this morning. But, I exercised great restraint. I love to shop, but I love a good deal too. I don't care if it's Chanel for Gap Kids....I'm not spending $70 on a tiny romper my child is going to spill baby food on and wear 4 times. So, I left with 2 onesie's that were $25 a piece. Not bad!









Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Victoria's Secret Tote- FREE with purchase!

I always get sucked into these darn free totes from Victoria's Secret. I was one of those people in line Thanksgiving night at midnight to get the tote filled with goodies with my purchase (with my cousin who ironically is named Victoria & happens to be obsessed with the store. Hi Victoria! Welcome to the blog.)

Anyway, I had to share this one I got in my email this morning because I think it's the cutest one yet. I'm pretty sure I say that about all of them but I REALLY mean it this time! Check it out....



You have to buy an Eau de Parfum of 1oz or more. And, I just so happen to need more of this:


Or try out something new:



Ok now walk, don't run, to your nearest store. You're welcome.



Tuesday, March 6, 2012

6 years!

Warning: This post is going to be sappy. I am pregnant and hormonal too, so prepare yourself.


My son Parker is 6 years old today. This isn't a milestone but I'm feeling extra emotional about six. I guess he seems more like a big boy this year than he ever has before. I remember his 5th birthday party and he still had a lot of "baby" qualities in my eyes. Not anymore.

Parker and I have a special bond that I don't share with my daughter Halle nor will I share with this little one in my belly. Not that I love him more than the other two, let me explain. I was a young 20 year old girl when he was born. I had no idea what life was all about. I was in my first year at my first "adult" job. My entire paycheck went to eating out and shopping. I was naive, irresponsible, very much blind to the world around me. I remember crying my eyes out my first week at home with him, I was so overwhelmed. The responsibility! Who knew having a child was such hard work? But, the biggest emotion, the biggest shock, was love. How was it possible for me to love someone so much, so entirely? My world had been turned upside down and would never be the same.

Parker has helped me learn and grow into the woman I am today. He taught me about true love, selflessness, humility, patience, empathy. We've grown together and I am so thankful for him.

He is so sweet, outgoing, loving, smart and talented. He is my "baby" who stills blows me kisses in the carpool line at school and tells me every day how much he loves me. I am so blessed to be his mommy.

Happy Birthday Parker!






Sunday, March 4, 2012

I was feeling inspired this weekend and made more style boards! I finished the pelmet boxes for my living room and will post about them soon......
navy and yellow


Alexander Wang cut out top
£195 - harveynichols.com

Jaeger herringbone pants
£180 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Dorothy Perkins navy bag
$49 - dorothyperkins.com

House of Harlow 1960 navy blue jewelry
$79 - shopthetrendboutique.com

Michael kors jewelry
£200 - harveynichols.com

Polka dot jewelry
$44 - stelladot.com

Dot jewelry
$59 - stelladot.com

Sophie Wedge
$295 - toryburch.com

red


Dolce Gabbana cap sleeve top
£370 - profilebrighton.co.uk

Etro wide leg pants
$710 - stylebop.com

Vince Camuto coral shoes
$98 - vincecamuto.com

Enamel jewelry
$70 - astleyclarke.com

Michael Kors water resistant watch
£200 - harveynichols.com

Chain jewelry
$49 - stelladot.com


camel and navy


Fendi v neck dress
£559 - farfetch.com

Dries Van Noten deep v neck shirt
£420 - brownsfashion.com

Leather handbag
£295 - whistles.co.uk

Michael kors jewelry
$145 - macys.com

Polka dot earrings
$34 - stelladot.com

Isharya cz bangle
$110 - net-a-porter.com

Michael Kors water resistant watch
$275 - neimanmarcus.com

Alexia Velvet High Wedge
$248 - toryburch.com


turqoise


Dorothy Perkins chiffon dress
$49 - dorothyperkins.com

ChloƩ zippered tote bag
$2,695 - barneys.com

Michael kors jewelry
$250 - couture.zappos.com

18k jewelry
$125 - astleyclarke.com

Irene Neuwirth gold drop earrings
$9,660 - ylang23.com

Kenneth Jay Lane turquoise necklace
€59 - pret-a-beaute.com


Spring Flowers


H M one shoulder top
£15 - hm.com

Jaeger wide leg pants
£180 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Rupert Sanderson wedge shoes
£495 - matchesfashion.com

Michael kors jewelry
dillards.com

H M short necklace
£13 - hm.com

Bezel ring
$80 - astleyclarke.com


Navy & Orange


Dorothy Perkins orange top
$49 - dorothyperkins.com

McQ by Alexander McQueen cotton pants
$275 - mytheresa.com

Dorothy Perkins navy handbag
$49 - dorothyperkins.com

Bex Rox neon necklace
£355 - brownsfashion.com

Michele navy blue jewelry
$375 - vonmaur.com

Bex Rox cuff jewelry
£270 - brownsfashion.com

Gorjana gold jewelry
$25 - charmandchain.com

Leather Amanda Demi Wedge
$275 - toryburch.com