My Girl! Kate (Spade)

It's still January???  Dang!  Well I am going to keep talking about Spring anyway!  I have been a big fan of Kate Spade since college.  A classic black Kate Spade handbag was my first major purchase after getting a job after graduating college.  I like to think that Kate and I share the same style (just insert big earrings and funky shoes).  Kate Spade confirmed we do with this early spring collection!



images via katespade.com



Every outfit is just SO me!  I am already rocking the bun!  I am guessing that Brad Goreski is behind this styling!  Love the pops of yellow!!!

Just when I thought she had me down, I saw this bracelet!  "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" Bracelet!  I use this phrase all the time because I am always tired and I love me some Beastie Boys!  I must get this bangle!

What do you think of this collection?

Monday Mingle: Kids Party Outfit

Yesterday I took Peyton to Lexi's 3rd Birthday party.  Of course as a Mom, you have to wear something you can climb and jump in even if you don't plan on doing it... You will!

Mister didn't make it to the party but I meet up with him for dinner after.  He only gave me one shot to get a picture and this is it!  I am wearing a chevron top from Old Navy $5, F21 Skinny Jeans, Old Jessica Simpson boots. Pea coat is from Nordstroms, I purchased it about 3 years ago.  The bun is back!

Linking up with Momtrends for Monday Mingle!

Check out Peyton's outfit at the party HERE. 

Hooked by Ima hat giveaway is ending soon!  Make sure you in!  Click HERE!

Peyton's Weekend Style: Lexi's Birthday!

This Sunday Peyton and I headed to Monkey Joe's, a indoor play facility to celebrate my BFF little girl Lexi's 3rd Birthday!

Here is the birthday girl!  Happy Birthday Doll!

 

I got Peyton's cute outfit from TJ Maxx for $12.99.  I used my giftcard from the TJ Maxx New Year Party.  She is wearing black knee boots from JC Penny and headband from Nordstroms.

I love this picture!  Peyton trying to hang with the three year olds!  I wish I had more pictures but these kids were so focused on playing. 

The kids had a ball!  And Mama got a work out! Had to bribe Peyton out of one of the bouncy things with some chips!  Is it me or do these places smell funny? 

I Heart Rachel!

I am currently trying to plan my Spring / Summer looks (in January).  I have been a big fan of Rachel Roy a while but most of her original line was beyond my price point!  I am so happy that she has started Rachel Rachel Roy!  Check out some items that I Heart from her Spring Rachel Rachel Roy line.

Rachel Roy Large Satchel $99 - Big enough for camera, Check! Can hold baby stuff, Check! Long strap, Check! Price, Check! Super Fly, Check! It comes in other colors.

Swing Skirt $89 - I am so into these skirts! I must have this one!Small Shoulder Bag $79 - How amazing is this bag!  So lady like!

Asymmetric Flounce Dress $89- You know mama needs a party dress! This looks flattering and comfortable.

Lets not even start on the shoes in the pictures!

I was speed shopping in Macy's last week and happen to run into this gorgeous dress! Got it for on sale for  $45!  I will be rocking this spring and summer!

Do you Heart Rachel too?

There is still time to enter the Hooked by Ima hat giveaway! Click HERE!

Shopaholic Steals: More Target Deals!

Last week I shared with you some great deals I found at Target.  You know I had to go back!  I found even more clearance goodies!

Sesame Street hoodie for $4.  I think it's technically for boys but I will just put a big bow in Peyton's hair to jazz it up.

Picked up these velvet skirts for $1.50 each!!!  She can rock one now and save the other for next fall/winter.

I got these Circo pants for $2.50.  These are great for "play" clothes during the week.

Peyton just needs a few jeans since she had a major growth spurt and all her pants are flooding!  I am going to try and hold out on buying more clothes for Peyton until mid February.  Let's see if I make it!

Have you scored any deals recently?  Make sure you enter the Hooked by Ima giveaway!!! Click HERE

Pre-Spring Nail Colors

It's not even February and Spring is everywhere!  I am trying to fight it but I am losing!  I was checking out Birch Box and saw that some people had a bottle of the new Zoya Feel Collection.  I love a great neutral color!  I went ahead and purchased the these two bottles. 

Zoya Feel Collection Carey (L) and Kendal (R).  They look close to the same color but one is grayish and the other pale lilac.  You know us ladies can notice if a polish is a shade different!

I just got my nails done so Peyton had to try out the colors.  My baby needs a mani!

I think the Carey color is going to be my fav!  What do you think of these colors?  Nail polish is so addictive!  It's almost like getting a new outfit!

Make sure you enter the Hooked by Ima giveaway for a fabulous hat HERE!

Hooked by Ima: Hat Review and Giveaway!

I am so excited to tell you guys about Hooked by Ima!  Hooked by Ima is an online boutique that carries high quality, custom, hand made hats, scarves and blankets! Peyton and I received these amazing hats from Hooked by Ima to review!

Peyton is in LOVE with her customer Owl hat!  She has been wearing everywhere and getting a TON of compliments!  We were in the grocery store and a lady said to Peyton "Oh, what a cute hat!  Who made it?"  Peyton responds "Daddy!".  We were dying! 

I love the crystal detail for the owl's eyes! 

I received the Slouch hat!  Love it!  I sported it on World Swap Day!  I don't know much about knitting and yarn, but this yarn used on both hats is super soft! 

Tori Spelling is a big fan of Hooked by Ima! In the picture above she is wearing a the slouch hat in a teal color.  Her children also sport Hooked by Ima gear! 

The custom owl hat is also part of People.com celebrity baby gift basket!  Congrats to Hooked by Ima for such an accomplishment! 

Hooked by Ima giving one Baby Shopaholic reader a choice of any hat!  So the winner can choose a hat for themselves (adult) or one for their little one! 

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Hooked by Ima and leave a comment telling us what items you love! Click HERE!

Additional Entries: (Leave one comment for each action):

1.  Follow Hooked by Ima on twitter

2.  Follow Baby Shopaholic on twitter

3.  Tweet about the giveaway: I just entered the @hookedbyima #giveaway from @babyshopa! Enter here http://bit.ly/yOB3Fd

4.  Like Hooked by Ima on FaceBook

5.  Like Baby Shopaholic on FaceBook

Please leave your email if you don't have a blogger account.  Open to US only.  Giveaway ends Tuesday, January 31st at 10:00pm eastern time.  Winner will be announced on February 1st.  Good luck!

World Swap Day!

Saturday was World Swap Day!  You guys know about my new found love for thrifting!  I participated by going to a swap at B & R Thrift store hosted by Kerrie of Virtuous Styls and Keren of Two Stylish Kays.

I sported a coat from Forever 21, $40!  Loves it!  My awesome hat from Hooked by Ima!  Giveaway coming soon!  Boots are Steve Madden.

The beautiful host Kerrie of Virtuous Styls and Keren of Two Stylish Kays.

Swapping with Tia from If I were a Brit Girl and Lexi from Curls Coils and Kinks

Swappers waiting patiently for swap room to open!

Alaina and Kerrie.  Alaina is rocking a Mod Cloth blue leather coat I picked up during the swap but I could not fit it!  Headed back to Zumba stat! It still had tags on it!  Kerrie brought it to the swap.

I managed to grab a few tops during to swap.  I will show them to you soon along with my other thrift finds!  Did you participate in World Swap Day?

Also linking up with Monday Mingle with Glamamom!

Peyton's Weekend ANTM Style

Sunday was a lazy day!  I didn't want to do anything!  So we finally got out of the house to head over to my Mom's.

Transition to Spring

I hate to say it but I am a getting a little excited for Spring!  It's already in the stores so you have no choice but to look!  I am trying my best to finish out this winter with out jumping the gun to spring.  I was on H & M and saw some cute little outfits that you can get now to transition into spring.

I know! This is cuteness overload!  A cotton one piece always works.  You can buy T's for the spring time just add a cardigan.

Light colored sweater look spring but will still keep the kids warm.

Add leggings to dresses to wear now.

Cute parka's are awesome. Light weight and will work until summer.

Hoodies are awesome for winter to spring transition.  Again, you can cover up light weight shirts and T's until its warm.  I have been buying up some hoodies for Peyton!

Have you started shopping for Spring?  What did you get?

Tag! You're It!

Meli from Meli Faif Life tagged me!  So I have to answer some tough questions from Meli.

1. What is your go-to piece of clothing? Cute Cardigan! They work with everything and can hide everything!

2.  If you could only pick ONE WORD for the year of 2012....what would it be? Grinding! (you have to Harlem Shake when you say it!)

3.  What ONE WORD best describes YOU? Just one? Outgoing.

4.  What is your signature scent?  Be it perfume...candle scent...whatever! I like the fresh linen smell of Glade plug-ins.

5.  After a long, hard day....what do you enjoy most?  Hugging and kissing on Peyton!  Sometimes Mister : )

6.  What is your biggest pet peeve?  When people try to play me like I'm stupid!

7.  Do you live in the state you were born in?  If not, where where you born and where do you live now?  I was born in the burbs of Chicago and currently live in Hotlanta!

8.  Have you ever travelled outside of the country?  If so, please do share! Yes! My favorite place is Turks and Caicos!

9.  Do you speak more than one language?  If so, please do share!  I speak cheerleader! That's it!

10.  What is one blog that you sooooo look forward to visiting daily?  Please do share!  :)  I love all the blogs I follow! 

11.  Do you get annoyed at being tagged in blogger games?  Kinda!  I like the questions, I can learn about folks.


I was supposed to tag 11 more bloggers and list some question for them to answer.  Instead I am tagging all you readers to answer these questions in a comment.  Can't wait to learn more about you!

1.  What is the last item you purchased over $100?

2.  What is you favorite item in you closet that you would never want to part with?

3.  What one word best describes you?

3.  Why do you Heart the Baby Shopaholic? : )

December and January Birch Box

I am still a Birch Box fan!  I missed posting my December box.  I received my December box right around Christmas... Guess it was do to all the shipping for the holidays!

Check out the December box

kate spade new york Twirl Showstoppers® Designer Fashion Tape in Nude/Black
EBOOST Orange Natural Energy Booster
Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss
Benefit The POREfessional Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Shimmer

From this box I am a fan of the Kate Spade Twirl!  Mister likes it too.  It has a sweet, light smell. 

I can't wait to try the POREfessional stuff.  It is supposed to minimize pores under you makeup.

Just got my January box

Jouer Body Butter

Juicy Couture - Viva La Juicy

BORGHESE CuraForte Moisture Intensifier

LÄRABAR Mini Bars

stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner

I was most excited about the Stila Eyeliner!  They sent a full size with a value of $20! It's a dark blue color.  It goes on soooo easy!  After 8 hours it did start to smudge and had me looking more tired looking.  Please excuse the browns!  Time for a threading!  

The Viva La Juicy is ... eeeehhh.  Not really feeling it.  I will give it another try.

Hopefully I will have some time this weekend to play with the other products.  Have you signed up for Birch Box?  If not, use this link to Birch Box so I can get credit towards a full size item : ) Thanks Dolls!

Shopaholic Steals: Target

Now is the time to hit up Target!  They have some amazing deals on clearance right now!  You can stock up for next fall/winter!

I told you about Peyton obsession with Elmo, so I had to get this shirt!  It was $4.50 and it comes with the cutes turban head band that she can wear with other outfits.

I picked up some Harajuku Mini corduroy skinny pants for $6.  I got them in a 4T, lets see if she can fit them this fall.

I grabbed this cute Harajuku Mini belt for $4.50

I went back to Target last night and picked up even more stuff. Stay tuned!

Have you purchased anything for next year to take advantage of the awesome deals?

$8000 Shoes!

While watching one of my reality shows, Love and Hip Hop, Rapper Jim Jones buys a new car and his fiance gets mad.  Then he points out that she just spent $6,000 on some shoes!!!!  Really???  I love some fly shoes, but what shoes are worth $6000?  That shoe would have to come with $5500 in the box!

So I was on a mission to find out what these uber expensive shoes looked like.  So while at Lenox mall I went in the store called Gregory's.  Beautiful shoes!  I discovered Italian designer Gianmarco Lorenzi.  I know I may be late but check them out...

Lorenzi Crystal Flower Platform $4295

Lorenzi Crystal Fringe Sandal $7995

Lorenzi Crystal Extended Platform, $2795

I think I saw Adrienne Maloof of RHOBH wearing these on the show.

Lorenzi Open Toe Platforms $2495

Combination of the beautiful shoe and the price had me light headed!  I don't think these were the shoes that Chrissy purchased for $6K.  I am going to need for them to have a 95% off sale so I can get some!  If you were a "Baller" what is the most you would pay for a shoe?

New Sneaks

It was time for Peyton to get some new gym shoes especially since she is going to school.  So Mister and I took Peyton to the Foot Locker to find some cute kicks.

Mister and I got in a heated debate about which shoe to get.  So I told him I would tweet it out and see what my followers say.....

It was unanimous that Peyton should have the Black and Pink Nike Air Max!  The ones I wanted her to have!  Thank you to my twitter followers for helping!  They were $46, but I had a $50 gift card! YAY!  I kind of want some for me self but they will only be worn to the gym!

What do you think of their choice? Are you on twitter? You should follow me! @babyshopa