FAB ABS - Part 2

Top: Splits 59 / Bra: Lululemon / Bottoms: Lululemon / Bracelets: Laura & Lily / Socks: Pure Barre / Mat: Pure Barre

FAB ABS PART 1

Top: Splits 59 / Bra: Lululemon / Bottoms: Lululemon / Bracelets: Laura & Lily / Socks: Pure Barre / Mat: Pure Barre

Happy Tuesday everyone! 
With swimsuit season here I wanted to share a few ab workouts to make you look even more amazing in that bikini! The second move is killer for flattening your core.  Start off with arms and legs long on the floor. From there use muscle to move your upper body up, and lean forward to tap your toes. As you lean back to the mat, bring your legs up at the same time (legs at a 45 degree angle). From there use muscle to tap the finger to the toes. Hold at the top. From there the legs and arms lower down at the same time on the mat so that your body is one straight line (starting position). 
With the 4th, and 6th move repeat the rep for the other side. 
Tune in tomorrow for FAB ABS part 2!

Hints of Pink

Top: Caslon / Skirt: HM (old similar here + here) / Necklace: J.Crew (no longer available similar here) / Arm Candy: Michael Kors, J.Crew here + here (sale 30% off) + similar here, CC  (on sale for $4.99!!) / Bag: HM / Shoes: Aldo (old similar here) / Sunnies: Kate Spade / Nails: Essie-Turquoise & Caicos / Lips: YSL-Pink in Devotion


Happy Memorial day everyone! While you are out enjoying holiday BBQ, I'm stuck going to work :(
Tune in tomorrow for a killer ab workout!

Color Crush - Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway Winner

Top: J.Crew / Shorts: J.Crew (last seen here) / Hat: BP / Sunnies: BP / Belt: J.Crew (old similar here) / Shoes: Michael Kors / Bracelets: Nordstrom, J.Crew, Laura & Lily / Lips: MAC- Girl About Town

And the winner is......

Stephanie Dembowski! Congrats Steph, thanks to all who participated!

P.S. Finally updated my about section withe some fun tie-bits.

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Navy White Grey

Top: HM / Jacket: J.Crew / Jeans: Hudson  / Belt: Halogen / Earrings: Kate Spade (similar here) / Sunnies: BP / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelets: J.Crew (old similar here) + F21 (old) / Shoes: Target (old similar here) / Lips: MAC-Lady Danger / Nails: Essies-Turquoise & Caicos

Today is the last day that you can enter the 
$50 Nordstrom gift card giveaway! 

Winner will be announced Friday!

Have a lovely day!

Lounging in Linen

Top: Halogen / Jacket: Abercrombie Kids / Pants: Caslon / Hat: BP / Sunnies: BP / Watch: Michael Kors / Earrings: Nordstrom / Bracelets: CC, Target (similar here), J.Crew, F21, Nordstrom / Sandals: Target (old similar here) / Lips: MAC-Girl About Town / Nails: Essies-Turquoise & Caicos

With summer temperatures rising inArizona, I have become desperate in finding apparel that will give me some relief from the heat. Sure I have tons of skirts and shorts, but I still needed an alternative to protect my skin from the sun that is breathable. I found the solution!

Linen! 

Now when you think of linen, you probably think of it wrinkling (my hesitations as well). Still desperate to find new breathable materials, I decided to get these Caslon pants. Ta-Da! My prayers have been answered! With the design of the pants being flowy, it prevents any wrinkles to form! These pants were not only comfortable, but EXTREMELY breathable.

Have you entered the $50 Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway yet? Contest ends tomorrow!!!!!

Django's New Do

Shirt: J.Crew Factory / Dress used as a skirt: J.Crew (old similar here) / Necklace: F21 (old similar here) / Sunnies: Kate Spade / Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden (last winter similar here) / Bracelets: J.Crew + Nordstrom / Lips: NARS-New Lover

Happy Monday everyone! Last week Django got his first full body haircut! They cut him a little shorter than desired, but at least he won't die in this Arizona 100+ weather.

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Year One Done

Top: Frenchi / Jacket: Olivia Moon (fits perfectly in petite) / Necklace: BP /Jeans: J Brand / Shoes: Aldo (old similar here) / Bracelets: Nordstrom+ J.Crew / Sunnies: Kate Spade / Lips: Mac-Crosswires

Sorry that there was not a post yesterday. I spent the entire day with Todd. As of Wednesday he is officially done with his first year of dental school! Words can't describe how proud I am of him, and the hard work he put in this year. He put in so many late nights, put up with my early alarms on test days, and endless hours of studying! His dedication and hard work is an inspiration to me, and will make him an amazing dentist!

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Pop of Color

Top: Sosie / Jeans: AG / Bag: Michael Kors / Hat: J.Crew / Necklace: Kate Spade / Watch: Michael Kors / Shoes: Zara



Here's a little "pop" of inspiration! 

Have you entered the $50 Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway yet?!

Nordstrom Giveaway { Closed }

Hold the press! Exciting news coming at you!

Today I am giving away a $50 gift card to Nordstrom! I absolutely love Nordys, and why not share that with you?!

So many ways to enter. Contest ends 5/21 at midnight, and the winner will be announced 5/26!

Good luck to all those who enter :)

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Mothers Day

Dress: Remain (old similar here) / Hat: Target (recent) / Sunnies: Michael Kors / Necklace: Nordstrom / Belt: Gap Kids / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelets: F21 here & here, CC / Lips: Mac-Lady Danger

I hope you all had a wonderful mothers day! I wanted to dedicate this post to the three women that have had a tremendous impact on my adult life. They might not be my mother by blood, but I still consider them to be my mothers.

Vanisha aka Mama Nish. Vanisha is the mother of my best friend, and I have known her since middle school. She was always there  by my side during break ups, school drama, learning how to craft, and was my escort during my wedding. Maybe it's the fact that we both can't sit still for one minute, always tinkering with something, that has made us so connected. I feel incredibly blessed to be so close to a woman that I can text pictures from miles away, and tell her to be proud of me for growing my own tomatoes (successfully). Love ya mama Nish!

Chris aka Chrissy Boo. Chris is my mother in law, and is probably the sweetest woman I have ever met. She always finds the positive in every situation. When I was getting married, she held my hand through the process of going through the temple. Her support and love is something that I will alway cherish. The best part of her is that she raised the most amazing kiddo who is now my husband.

Of course I saved the best for last. My mom Karen. She is a crazy, funny, goofy, and loving. Apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. She loves her family so much, and does anything she can to keep us all close. With living in Arizona, and not able to visit much she always makes the extra effort to make our time together special.
She is always the life of the party.
We have a relationship were I can talk to her about anything, and everything!
She gave me life, put up with me during adolescence, and has been there for every part of my life.

Be sure to check in tomorrow for a special giveaway ;)

Romp It Out

Romper: 6 Shore Road / Hat: Melissa Odabash / Sunnies: Marc by Marc Jacobs / Bag: Tory Burch / Shoes: Stewart Weitzman / Watch: Michael Kors 

Today I'm inspired by my soon-to-be trip to Hawaii. Bright colors. Rompers. Gladiator sandals. The perfect combination for Hawaiian paradise.