1. Top Shop Lacey Dress   2. Laundree Cosmetics  3. Nico and Lala Stationery

Bargain Hunting Success

I seriously LOVE Pinterest.  Not only do I spend countless hours viewing pretty things, but I also get leads to some of the best fashion websites.  When you come across one that has such great prices it adds sunshine to my day.  Kind of equivalent to finding money in your pocket.  The dress is only $29.40, and the top is only $25.30 at Urbanog.com. 



Weekly Pinterest Faves

I just purchased two days worth of Charleston Fashion Week tickets so its been all about clothes and style this week for me on Pinterest.  These were some of my faves this week.  The first dress is GORGEOUS, and the last pic has my favorite color combination of pink and navy.  Doesn't it seem that a pop of turquoise can go with anything???  It's kind of like leopard print.  You can add it to just about anything.

Swimwear Options

Summer is my favorite season.  Mostly because I get to relax by the pool most days.  Strangely, my favorite smells are even sunscreen and chlorine, LOL.  I had Skylar just 5 weeks ago, and I'm realizing that bikinis aren't exactly the style I want to sport this year.  Am I getting more modest because my body has changed or am I just getting more reserved becuase I'm older and now a mom???  Either way, I've found some cute monokinis that have the perfect combination of bikini and one piece swimwear design.  The turquoise one is only $30 from Go Jane.  What a bargain!



Ole' Fashion Shrimp & Grits

I've never been a fabulous cook, but while I've been out on maternity leave I've felt the need to make dinner more for my husband.  I can only cook simple dishes that call for little ingredients.  It's so intimidating when I find dishes on Pinterest that have 20 or more ingredients.  Not to mention, purchasing each ingredient can dig in a whole your wallet.  This recipe was super simple.  Only two things, grits and shrimp.  Make instant grits in one sauce pan, then add cheese.  Sautee shrimp in another pan with butter and seasoning.  Then combine the two to make a beautiful dish!  I garnished with scallions.  I thought it was a nice creative touch for such a novice chef. 

Ingredients:

• Half Pound of Large Shrimp
• Butter
• Old Bay Seasoning
• Chives
• Lemon Juice 
• Cheddar Cheese
• Grits
• Salt and Pepper



Spring Fever

I am getting major spring fever, especially because the hubs and I usually vacation in November or Decemeber each year.  We skipped this year since our little bundle of joy was due January 24th.  I need sunscreen, white sand, turquoise water, a pina colada, and this cute beach towel.  STAT!

http://www.castleandthings.com.au/home.php?cat=281

Lauren Conrad Style

Remember Lauren from Laguna Beach and The Hills?  I use to get together with my college girlfriends and we would have "Hill Nights" and drink cheap wine.  Yeah, we were under age, but it was fun and we had the best time.  I've always loved her style and how she wore her hair.  Check out some pics of her home and inspirations.  I love the white frames with fashion pictures.  I actually do that in my sewing room and exchange them out with each new Lilly Pulitzer portfolio.

http://www.thecoveteur.com/Lauren_Conrad

Fall 2012 J Crew

I'm loving the new J Crew looks I just viewed on New York Magazine Online, Fashion section of course.  One of my favorite style periods is the 1960's.  Patterned capris, high heels, cardigans/sweaters, smocking, etc.  Fashion from this period was simple and clean, just my style!!

Pink Shoe Madness

Stepping into spring requires some serious shoe shopping.  Check these pink babies out...

http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/my-darling-fuchsia-satin.html?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_source=aff_id&atrack=cj

 

http://www.lillypulitzer.com/category/Accessories-Shoes/Shoes/pc/61/62.uts

Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Seriously, have you ever seen so much fabric????  In 1983 Surrounded Islands was completed in Miami and eleven of the islands situated in the area were surrounded with 6.5 million square feet of floating pink woven polypropylene fabric.  

For two weeks, Surrounded Islands was seen, approached and enjoyed by the public, from the causeways, the land, the water and the air. The luminous pink color of the shiny fabric was in harmony with the tropical vegetation of the uninhabited verdant islands, the light of the Miami sky and the colors of the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay.

 http://www.christojeanneclaude.net/major_islands.shtml

2011 Wrap Up

I couldn't be more thankful for 2011.  I feel beyond blessed to have such a wonderful husband, job, and new baby on the way.  I hope 2012 brings the same good fortune I experienced in 2011.