We've Moved!

Hey Girl, Hey!  I finally made to switch to self-host my blog.  I don't want you to miss out on all the fabulous things we have in store for the Baby Shopaholic!  If you're reading this, you are probably one of our early supporters on blogspot (Thanks Boo!).  Now we are on WordPress.  The site is in the same place (http://thebabyshopaholic.com/), you can also subscribe to receive email updates (HERE) or follow us on Bloglovin (HERE).  Once you do that, head over to Baby Shopaholic to check out Peyton's top looks from 2014!

Thank you for all your continued support and encouragement!  Cheers to 2015!

Neiman Marcus Holiday Soiree

Last week, I had the honor of hosting a blogger holiday soiree at Neiman Marcus at Lenox Mall with Lexi with the Curls.  Neiman Marcus was an awesome host, sharing some great gift inspiration and uber fabulous party outfits.

Dress, Free People | Shoes c/o JustFab

Home Office on a Budget Update

It's been a few months since I got my own home office.  Peyton swears it's her new room, so its been a battle keeping it looking nice.  I wanted to share a few of my home office updates with you. 

My Motivation for Grinding #McCafeGrind

This post is brought to you by McDonald’s®. I have partnered with them to spread the word about McCafé® Coffee.

People don’t grind for no reason at all.  No one just wakes up and say, I’m going to “Go hard today” with no motivation behind it.  Yeah, we got bills to pay, gotta keep the lights on and eat.  But what is the real motivation?  I could easily say Peyton motivates me to keep grinding.  She does motivate me to a certain extent, because I want her to have the best life possible.  But person that motivates me the most is my Mom. 

Fashion Blogger Pop-Up Shop in Atlanta

Being the shopaholic that I am, I have way too much stuff.  New shoes have to wait in line for their turn.  It's so sad.  Lucky for you (if you wear a size 7.5 or 8) I'm teaming up with some fabulous Atlanta fashion bloggers for a pop-up shop at the W in Buckhead on April 12th.

How do you #McCafeGrind + Giveaway $175 Value

This post is sponsored post brought to you by McDonald’s®. I have partnered with them to spread the word about ‘Free McCafé® Coffee Week.

How do start your morning grind?  McDonald's is going to help you get your "Rise and Grind" on with McCafe free coffee week!  Yep!  FREE!  You can find out more details HERE.  And to kick off free coffee week, one reader will win #McCafeGrind prize pack valued at $175.  Keep reading to find out how I "Rise and Grind" and giveaway details.

Event Networking Tips 101

I recently hosted Cocktails and Connections networking event at K. Logan Hair Salon.  The place was jammed packed with Atlanta area business women and entrepreneurs.  I appreciate K. Logan for bringing all these beautiful women together to connect with one another.  Before the event was over, guest were asking about the next Cocktails and Connections event!  I will let you know when K. Logan hosts the next one.

With Kela from Naturally Kela, Birdie from Curvie Birdie, Kia, owner of K. Logan Hair and Tia from If I Were a Brit Girl.

Valentine's $100 Giveaway!

Happy Valentine's Day!  A few of my blogging boos decided to spread the love by giving away $100 cash!!!

MERCH MAVEN / BOLD SUBTLETY / BABY SHOPAHOLIC

YOUR STYLIST KAREN / RHYMES WITH FASHION / MAMA FASHION FILES / KENYA L. FASHION BLOG

Write Chicago Teen Workshop by Urban Shake

Next Sunday, January 5th, Urban Shake will host Write Chicago, a "sicker than your average" writing workshop for teens in my hometown of Chicago!  I would have loved to attend a fun writing event like this when I was a teen.  I'm my thirties and still trying to learn how to write.  Write Chicago is a FREE event!  Perfect place for teens to explore creative writing for self-expression in music, mass media and more.

#Blogalicious5 Recap & Real Talk

I survived another awesome blog conference!  Blogalicious, the conference that celebrates diversity in the social media community, took over Atlanta last week.  The crazy lady that I am, I wore a few hats during the conference as well as trying to maintain the Baby Shopaholic household since it was in Atlanta.  

The Bag Ladies team (Danielle Erin and myself) held it down as the official social media partner for the conference sponsored by EDEN BodyWorks!  

What I Wore at #Blogalicious5

Happy Friday!  I have so much that I want to share with you from this years Blogalicious experience.  Since I'm still trying to catch up with life I will share with you what I wore to the Blogalicious conference in Atlanta last week.  I kept my looks very simple and easy.

#BagLadiesLive at #Blogalicious5

Today kicks off the 5th annual Blogalicious Conference!  This year the conference is being held in Atlanta!  WooHoo!  I didn't have to travel ($$$)!  This isn't my first Blogalicious rodeo!  I went two years ago when the conference was held in DC.  I wasn't even a year into blogging when I went but I made some of my greatest connections there.  One of the connections I made was with Bag Ladies Radio creator and producer, Erin.  Since meeting Erin two years ago, I'm now one of her co-host for the Bag Ladies Radio show.  Meeting Erin, led to me meeting my bloggy BFF Danielle from The Style and Beauty Doctor, who was co-hosting the show when I came on as a guest.  See how Gawd works?  I'm telling you guys this story to say that Bag Ladies Radio will be LIVE at Blogalicious 5!

Bag Ladies Radio is the official social media partner for this years Blogalicious!  During the Blogalicious conference the Bag Ladies Radio Team will be hosting a fabulous suite sponsored by EDEN Body Works, FabKids, Lulu*s and Flat Out of Heels.  We will dishing on the fashion scene, speakers, recaps and GIVEAWAYS!  Follow us on twitter with the hashtag #BagLadiesLive and @BabyShopa, @BagLadiesRadio @StyleNBeautyDoc.

I'm looking forward to seeing "old" internet buddies and meeting new ones!  Are you heading to Blogalicious?  Make sure you stop by our suite! 



This post is sponsored by the Bag Ladies Radio suite sponsors.

Blogging Tips: How to Get on "The List" #BlogHer13

Before starting this blog I had no idea on what went on in this corner of the internet world.  Now I'm hosting events, doing sponsored post and headed to blog conferences.  Who would have thunk it!  Just like doing anything you love, you have to keep learning.  To learn more in this blogosphere world you may need to attend a conference or two.  Every conference is different so before you go you have to sit down and think of why you are going.  It could be to attend workshops, meet online friend in person, network with brands, attend parties, meet like minded people or to just get a few days away from the kids!  All of these are very good reasons to go.  Since BlogHer was in my hometown of Chicago that was more than enough reason for me to go.  I'm also a very social person and I love the opportunity to meet new people.

May Book c/o Waiting on Martha

What I Wore #BlogHer13

You know how you have these big plans on wearing all this cute stuff when you head out of town?  Then you go out of town and you are running around like crazy and you don't wear half the stuff?  Yeah, that happened to me for BlogHer!   I packed the usual two outfits per day, one for day and one for night.  Well the nighttime outfits didn't happen because I was still running the streets from earlier that day!  I had good intentions!  Here are the few outfits that I did wear. 

Indique + JustFab Lipstick & High Heels Event Chicago #BlogHer13

To kick of BlogHer 2013, I hosted the 2nd Lipstick & High Heels event at Indique Boutique Chicago.  Indique is a luxury hair extension line (I'm currently wearing) with boutiques in Chicago, all over North East, South Africa and coming soon to Atlanta (Whoot!).  Indique along with JustFab, were premier sponsors of the Lipstick and High Heels event.  To say we had a ball is an understatement!

Dress, Versona (in store only)/ Bracelets, Madison Maine/ Necklace, Pop of Chic/ New Orleans heels c/o JustFab

Gone Blogging

Hey Guys! So sorry for the lack of posts this week.  I planned to have some post set up for this week but it just didn't happen. I'm in Chicago for BlogHer and going nonstop! 

Follow me on twitter and instagram @BabyShopa to keep up with me throughout the weekend.  Get ready for some fun posts once I return home. 

xoxo