Black, White, & Denim

 It's bad when the maternity clothes from the last go-round are getting too tight and the Food Lion lady says, "Giiirrrrrrrl, you gonna have twins." Grocery stores, FYI, are not my favorite places to visit right now. I do, however, enjoy the farmer's market, even when there is only one vendor. Little S and I bought two tomatoes, two onions, 1/4 lb of broccolini (which we ate for dinner last night and it was delicious), and 1 lb of fresh green beans for $4.65. Seriously? And people complain that eating healthfully is so expensive. I guess it is. But I felt like I was stealing from that cute little old farmer.

 jacket: American Eagle, tee: Old Navy, tank: Old Navy Maternity, pants: Motherhood, scarf: Old Navy, flats: Target

 I can't wait to go to the farmer's market on Saturday when all of the vendors are there! I'm excited to get watermelon, strawberries, and eggs! 

Oh, ps - I'm on that crazy kick again when I won't feed my family crap. Here's hoping it sticks.

Yellow Buttercup eShakti Review

I was contacted by eShakti a while ago and was asked if I'd like to try a piece from their online store. eShakti means "power of the internet" and that's exactly what this site gives us. With sizes ranging from 0 to 4X and most items available for customization, every woman can find something! I was so excited to hear from the company because I have such a difficult time finding clothes that fit me properly. While scouring eShakti, it literally took me a week to choose my item. I ended up picking the beautiful Scallop Tiers Shift Dress, which was available in yellow at the beginning of the fall season, but is now only available in black. When I received my parcel in the mail and opened it, I squealed with surprise. This dress is the epitome of a cupcake! Love? I think so.

dress: c/o eShakti

denim jacket: American Eagle

boots: Silhouettes

earrings: gifted from Jen

headband: Goody's via Walgreens

Although my personal measurements fit some standard sizing, I took advantage of customizing this dress and filling out the size chart to have it made perfectly for my body. I think we (Husband, ahem) had an operator error and measured my arms too slimly, but other than that, this dress is absolutely perfect and so comfortable. I wanted the hemline to be longer so I could wear it year-round. And even though the color is summery, accessorized with a pair of boots and a jacket, I think it looked perfectly fall. Now, if any of you have some awesome winter styling ideas for this little number, I'd love to hear them!

Check out eShakti online for thousands of styles that you can order off the rack or have created to fit your body perfectly! For more information and specials, "like" eShakti on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!

And I can't leave this post without thanking my best friend, Jackie, of Jackie Ranson Photography, for taking these beautiful photos. You are amazing!

We Love Colors Wednesday: Separation

I have one more outfit in the series of ways to style Scout Green tights. 

And a little poem {?} I sort of wrote while taking a shower this evening.

Get your mind outta the gutter.

denim jacket: American Eagle

cream top: Charlotte Russe

floral skirt: Charlotte Russe

scarf: Old Navy

tights: c/o We Love Colors

wedges: Ross

Separation

Popular lyrics tell me it's a wonderland.

Mantra says it's my temple.

Coach made it run and jump, lift and yell, and run some more.

Words came out to a sweet tune and I was told it had huge pipes.

I hated it and loved it. Loved it and hated it more.

I hate it, again.

And then I'm thankful for it.

I stuff it full and then it's in pain.

It sits and lays but not much else.

It hugs and kisses and cooks delicious meals.

Husband says it's amazing. Beautiful. Tempting.

Fashionistas say it comes in all shapes and sizes.

Nothing fits.

Miracles show that it is miraculous.

Life was created and grown and birthed from it.

And I still don't understand why I separate myself

from my Body.

I've Rusted the Legs

Not really... Don't worry. They still work. Just need a bit of oil.

Okay, I'm just kidding, again. My legs aren't rusted. They're just RUST! I have been pining after Rust colored tights from We Love Colors, and I absolutely adore them! I actually had a really difficult time styling the color, because I envision it in a fall palette. It was really difficult for me to "spring" it up and not divert to pairing it with yellows and blacks. Last night, I was standing in my closet, very perplexed, Rust tights in hand. I asked Husband, "What the heck do I wear this color with?" He said, "Uh... black." People, this is from the Pantone-loving artist. Are you kidding me? If Rust tights had him stumped, I was in for a tough job.

So, how do you think I did?

magenta floral dress: American Eagle

slate blue/grey cardigan: Old Navy

rust tights: We Love Colors

orange slingbacks: Lela Rose, via Whitney 

(if you haven't noticed, Whitney hands down some awesome shoes!)

Sorry I've been so MIA this week, friends! I was actually on Spring Break from work, Monday through Wednesday. I had some time off with Husband, so I was hoping to really tackle some serious spring cleaning around the house. Unfortunately, Little S. was very, very sick and she stayed home with me on Monday. I took her to daycare on Tuesday, but she got sent home. I promise, she was 110% on Tuesday morning! Poor kiddo just had a stomach bug she couldn't shake. It didn't hit her again, until later in the afternoon that day. So, we picked her up at 3:00 on Tuesday and kept her home, again, yesterday. For everyone who's been checking up on her, thank you! She's much better, today. Just exhausted. Poor munchkin fell asleep in the car on the way to daycare, today! Rest assured, when she got there, she was a little groggy, but ready to get back into routine!

I can't love this picture... but Husband told me to spin. And for him, I did!

 I have to love these shoes. Love. Love. Love.

 

I hope you all are having an absolutely wonderful Thursday! I'm so glad I only have to work two days before the weekend. Now, to tackle my inbox... oy!

If you haven't checked out my interview on Emilina Sassperina, yet, you should head over there, now! Stick around for a while, give her blog a read! You'll love her!