Friday, March 2, 2012

Popping In, Popbacks & Pop - My Bubble Just Burst

So, after correcting some technical difficulties with my browser and losing 54lbs of baby weight, I am finally able to start posting on this blog again! Though probably not as frequently since I am allocating the clothing funds to Campbell these days and what pretty things I do buy for myself she usually spits up on before I can snap a picture.

Today my much anticipated Visual Language Tank arrived from Anthropologie. I have been dreaming up ways to wear this cute piece, and collecting inspiration from others over on Polyvore - you can check out the sets here, and see for yourself just how perfect it is...

Hopefully, those outfit ideas will sell you on this tank, because seeing it on me certainly won't. I understand, and like that this piece is supposed to be "flowy" but it crossed the line over into moo moo territory when I tried it on. Such a sad shame because the tank is adorable - the colors are awesome and the hem detail is great. It's also lined, so you don't need a cami underneath (I put one on for modesty-sake) and the armholes are not huge either. Really, with this one it's a case of "it's not you, it's me" So disappointed that I can't pull this one off! If you are petite, it's probably going to be a pass.

Please overlook the fact that I did not curl my hair or put on enough make-up to look alive in these pictures! If we waited for those things to happen it might be another 4 months until I updated ;)


Next up was the fantastically priced Ruffled Ribbed Tee, which I loved enough to order in two colors. Pictured is the "red" which is more of a vibrant orange IRL. The detail at the neck, weight of the tee and comfort were all terrific. Not so great? The fact that it puckered and pulled across the top and made me look self-consciously busty. And for the record, I am not nursing and should not be having this problem...


Can you see what I am talking about?


The black colorway is on backorder, so I'm still holding out hope that it will fit slightly better. For now the red is being sent back. Even a great price at Anthro is still too much to pay for a piece I don't love.

Something I do love, and I mean LOVE, LOVE is the new Weekly Popbacks Thread over at Effortless Anthropologie. It's running today! I grabbed this cute Drape & Twist Top a couple weeks back for a steal. I can understand why it was returned as it's probably too short for your average bear. It's practically a crop top on me, and I'm barely 5ft tall. Happily, a cami solved this sufficiently and I might be able to tuck it into a high waisted skirt?


Another recent popback I was able to find and score for myself was the Earl Gray Necklace. A super cute accessory, but not nearly as cute as what I wear on my arm ;)

Hope to pop in again soon! I miss you girls!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Dulcie Dress

I bought the Dulcie Dress months ago with Campbell's baptism in mind. I needed a special dress for such a special day! I was stumped on which tights and cardi to pair with it, but in the end I went tone on tone and let Jonathan pick which shoe he liked best.

Dulcie Dress



Really, I find it doesn't matter what I wear these days since we can't take our eyes off this little lady! She is truly a gift from heaven!

Baby Beau & Belle - Melissa Collection

Friday, December 16, 2011

Bow Topped

I'm not going to let the fact that I have FOUR (count them! four!) young children scare me from buying a white coat. Actually, I think it's the best option for being spit up on...

Anthropologie Bow Topped Coat - it was impossible to resist the outerwear promo! Merry Christmas to me!


And Merry Christmas to you, too!







Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Girliest

Campbell Hartley
October 8, 2011
3:04am
7lbs 12oz
20 1/4 inches

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Last Trimester

Just wanted to pop in and say that I'm entering the home stretch with this pregnancy and all is well. I've been feeling huge, hot, hormonal...but happy trumps them all...happy that I am able to have children while so many close to me struggle with infertility, happy that all my test results indicate the baby is healthy, happy that I will experience raising a daughter... All the discomforts and petty complaints (I miss my clothes! And my ankles! And being able to sleep at night!) will be more then worth it. I just need to keep repeating that to myself for 10 more weeks.

Until October...

Sunday, May 22, 2011

OOTD - Perilla Dress

I was so excited when I saw that Lisa was selling her Perilla Dress...stretchy jersey is a pregnant girls best friend! I was hopeful I'd be able to wear the dress for my uncle's 50th Birthday Party and luckily, it fit! Not everyone shared my enthusiasm though...my husband wanted to know why they would make maternity clothes with horizontal stripes. I explained that the dress was non-maternity, but it didn't make him feel any better about the pattern on my expanding frame. Oh well, did I mention that it fit? Because that is all that matters these days!

Anthropologie Perilla Dress
Anthropologie Pessinus Garden Necklace
Target Merona Essential Cardigan

Monday, May 9, 2011

The Girliest

I have been so preoccupied with all things pink!!! Since I'm looking anything but cute in dresses these days (my husband actually said "Yeah, you don't want to wear that" when I came down in outfit #1 for church yesterday, lol) I thought I would at least check in and say that I've found plenty of other shopping outlets for the time being ;)



In addition to tons of cute outfits, I've also found about a million things on Etsy that my little lady will not be able to live without.











Plus, I've been busily planning her nursery in my mind....


Campbell's Nursery



So that's where my mind (and the contents of our bank account) are at right now! I can't say that I'm feeling particuarily photogenic at the moment, but I'll try to wear something cute soon and check in with an outfit or two. Thanks for all the sweet emails and checking in with me!


*P.S. - I am having the absolute worst, most frustrating time trying to comment with Disqus!!! If your blog uses Disqus for the comments and I have been mum for awhile, please know this is why - I can't figure it out???