Inspiration to Recreation: Twisted Half-up

I saw this picture on Pinterest and thought, "gee that looks really easy to do."

 So I attempted the style and really liked the results. 

After curling my hair, I lightly teased the crown. Taking sections of hair by each temple, I gently twisted backwards until the met. I twisted the two sections together and clipped into place, letting the hair drape over the clip. 

Outfit of the Day: Mint Green & White

The weather here has been up into the 80's and then a couple days later down into the 50's. This is why in the Sunshine State you never pack away your short sleeves and tank tops because you never know when you will need them -- yes even in the Winter. Currently it has been cold and wet outside and so I wanted something cute, comfortable and cozy.

I really like this sweater. It is a cool mint color with a stripe pattern in the back. I don't generally wear stripes because I am naturally wide hipped and so stripes, especially horizontal ones, tend to over emphasize this. This sweater however allows me to wear stripes without the illusion that I am wider than I truly am! Because of my growing baby belly, I layered a white lace tank underneath and paired with my favorite brown boots and skinny jeans. 

I accessorized with a mint necklace and before leaving the house I added this white crocheted scarf. 

Outfit of the Day: Aqua Polka Dots

I think I have a bit of a preppy side, because I love the look of sweater layered over a button up. I layered this aqua blue sweater over a classic white top with black polka dots. I paired it with black ballet flats and black skinny pants. 

Accessorizing with a chunky beaded aqua necklace and coordinating earrings pulls this outfit all together. You can also pair this outfit with a black skirt and wedges. 

Outfit of the Day: Winter Cozy

Some cold weather hit the Sunshine State and naturally I pulled out a cozy sweater and my boots. 

I actually found this teal blue sweater on a Walmart sales rack several years ago. I like the line of the collar and the sheer lace accent. I paired it with my black skinny pants, black boots and a pair of teal heart shaped stud earring. Before leaving the house, I also added a black and white floral print scarf. 

Outfit of the Day: Spring for Winter

I have been fighting a cold all week. It has been the most miserable sickness I've gone through, as I'm extremely limited on what I can take to treat the cold as a result of the pregnancy. So my way of willing spring to come around, I picked out this outfit.

I can't remember where I got this navy and white stripe top, but I love that the stripes weren't even, that they had a sort of 'wave' effect to them. I paired my stripes with a floral scarf and pulling from the pink flowers in the scarf, I chose this pink cardigan to keep me warm. I kept it simple with my tan pants, brown boots and pearl stud earrings. 

Happy New Year

The holidays have come and gone and a new year has already begun. 2013 was the most challenging of my life, but I grew so much during that year as well. I learned new things about myself, I grew closer in my relationship with my husband, with friends and with God.
I look forward to this new year, not really knowing all it will hold for me, but with hope and anticipation. This new year is already filling up and the count down has started.

The Rock & Bowl fundraiser hosted by Area 3 Foundation is only eight days away. We leave for the Cleveland Clinic (and hopefully new answers and a plan for Scott's health) in just forteen days! My special birthday (I will be turning 30 on the 30th!) is only twenty-eight days from now. Valentine's Day is forty-three days away, our five year anniversary is fifty days away and of course the long awaited arrival of our first born child, Alana Faye, is an estimated ninty-six days from now! Somewhere in all that we still need to registery for baby stuff, have a baby shower, hopefully move into a new place, and get everything set up and ready to bring Alana home! There are a few hundred little things that also need to be done as well, but one thing I plan to do this new year is take one day at a time, one task at a time, and one adventure at a time.

It can be so easy to get caught up in the business of things, the hectic schedule of life, but I want to purposefully remember to slow down. To capture every moment, to give thanks for all the blessings, all the graces new every day in my life and to remember: remember that God walked with me through a tough year and He was faithful, to remmeber that He is trust worthy, that He is endless and that He is able!

Happy New Year All!

Inspiration to Recreation: Romantic Bun

When preparing for a baby there is a lot to consider and plan for. One thing I've been considering is my time, particularly time getting ready. I have been working on keeping my hair routine simple and easy. I love to do hair though. I don't think that will change. I am sure even after the baby is born I will find time to still style my hair. I found this hairstyle by Carah Amelie. She is also a mom who understands time limitations but still enjoys doing hair and makeup. 

This is a holiday hairstyle she created, but really it can be done any time, especially for a date night! Here is my recreation:

I tried to get a picture of the back but couldn't find the right angle and didn't have anyone to assistant me. (One day I will have a tripod). I like this hairstyle because it is simple, it is easy to do and it looks fantastic!