Annie

Happy Holidays!  I still have a lot to do before Christmas. I have not wrapped one gift yet!  Our tree looks sad!  Friday night, I took Peyton to see the new Annie movie with Quvenzhane Wallis.  In Baby Shopaholic fashion, she wore an outfit from the Annie collection at Target.

Touch of Plaid

Happy  Holidays!  I'm only saying that to remind myself that Christmas is a little over two weeks away.  Eek! We don't have a tree up and not one present has been purchased (I did track down a Frozen castle).  Luckily I have the Very Merry Gift Guide to help me out.  In addition to saying Happy Holidays every chance I can, I'm also adding a hint of red to all our outfits.   This little plaid scarf of Peyton's is perfect.

Mamanista Fridays Link-up: Denim on Denim

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We had a great time visiting my family in Chicago this week.  I ate so much this week! My future outfits will consist of stretch pants and baggy tees until further notice.  I'm glad that this weeks look for Mamanista Friday is a casual look in Denim on Denim. 

Mamanista Fridays Link-Up: Fall Hats

Happy Mamanista Friday!  Temps are crazy low across the country this week.  Now we can pull out those cute coats from last year!  I totally forgot about most of my fall and winter coats from last year.  It was like shopping in my own closet.  In addition to wearing fly coats this season, I love wearing hats.  I'm a hat girl.  I grew up in a COGIC church where the ladies wore hats every Sunday.  I've been told I wear hats like a First Lady. LOL! 

Mamanista Friday: Ponchos + Link-up is Back

Happy Halloween!  I can't believe November is tomorrow! OMG!  This year has gone by at epic speeds.  A few weeks ago Mama Fashion Files and I announced that we would no longer host the link-up portion of Mamanista Friday.   After a several emails and threats from readers, we have decided to bring it back!  Keep on reading for info on how to link-up and the look for next Friday's link-up.  This week, Mama Fashion Files and I are wearing ponchos. 

Snapbacks

It's amazing how fast the weekends go by.  I feel like I just got off work on Friday.  Short or long, I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  If you don't know by now, Peyton enjoys wearing hats or any head accessory for that matter.  She looks so darn cute in them.  One of the latest trends for little girls that I love are snapback hats.  Our friends at Love My Alannah sent Peyton one of their new floral snapbacks! 

Mommy + Me in Calypso St. Barth

Peyton loves nothing more than to dress like her mommy (besides Elsa and Ana).  She calls herself a "fashion girl".  She get it from her mama!  So when the opportunity for us to dress a like, I oblige.  I was super geeked to receive matching tunics for Peyton and I from Calypso St. Barth.  I knew my fashion girl would love it.

Mini Panama Hat

I love my Panama hat.  It comes in handy for picnics and at the pool.  I was determined to get Peyton a Panama hat for this spring and summer.  I found one from Gap Kids in February when the snow was still coming down in Atlanta.  Peyton was finally able to take her Panama hat for a spin with her denim Ruum dress.

Denim shirt dress c/o Ruum | Hat, Gap Kids (sold out, similar) | Gladiator sandals, Cookies Kids (great deal)

Peyton's Grammy Fashion Review & Floppy Hat

I hope you guys enjoyed the weekend.  Peyton is becoming quite the fashionista.  Lately she has been styling Mister.  Last night she watched the Grammy red carpet with me, commenting on the looks (details below).  Then, Peyton insisted on sporting this floppy hat from Gap Kids and fur vest that was handed down from one of my girlfriends.  She did that!

 Hat (similar), Boots and Denim Jacket, Gap Kids | Vest, Old Navy (pre-loved) | Shirt, H&M | Jeans, Joe's Jeans

Mamanista Fridays: Winter Wonderland

I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas!  Ours was awesome. We spent the holiday with my mom and family in Chicago.  Peyton is having a blast!  Since I'm in Chicago, I call this weeks look for Mamanista Friday, Winter Wonderland. 

Coat (super old), Express (similar) | Sweater, H&M | Shirt, Walmart | Jeans, F21 | Hat, Gap | Boots c/o JustFab

Ugly Christmas Shirt

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas around these parts.  We finally got a tree and Peyton was in charge decorating it.  Her and Mister got it done in no time flat.  We finally got out to do some holiday shopping.  Peyton wore her Skip 'N' Whistle Ugly Christmas shirt while we were out and about on Saturday.

Girly Grunge

I hope you guys had a fab weekend.  Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week?  I'm a little bit in panic mode because I'm used to my mom taking charge of the dinner.  I have no dinner plans and no place to go.  If someone would like to host my family for dinner let me know.

Dress & leggings c/o FabKids/ Boots, JCP (similar)/ Hat, Hooked by Ima

Style Me Friday: Button Down

Happy Friday!  This weeks Style Me Friday look features a button down.  I'm a huge fan of a button down (besides ironing them).  They make you look as though you attempted to get dressed.  I have been rocking them all summer.  I took a super casual approach with my look this week and included a snapback! 

All White Everything at Derby Hatwalk

Saturday was the 3rd Annual Derby Hatwalk Brunch at Villa Christina.  This event was pretty amazing!  The ladies pulled out their fabulous hats and dresses to mix and mingle for a great cause! Derby Hatwalk is an annual charity that benefits TRIP, an national organization that helps to rebuild communities across the country!  

My morning got off to a rocky start!  The zipper broke on my original fabulous dress right before I was planning to walk out of the house!!!  So I had to switch some things up real quick but was still late!  Then, I had to chase after my hat in the parking garage after it blew off my head!  I also tried to take a short cut to get out of the garage and got locked in a stairway!  But the day turned out amazing and my back-up dress looked pretty good! 

Channeling Jackie O with my hat : ).  Wearing Milani lipstick in Flamingo Pose.

Modeling on TV for Derby Hatwalk {Video}

Monday morning I appeared on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta to support the Derby Hatwalk Brunch this Saturday in Atlanta.  Not long after I wrote that About Me post and told y'all how scared I get in front of the camera, I was asked to go on the show as a hat model to promote the event!  I was SO nervous!  I thought I was going to pee on myself!  I toughed it out and I'm still alive! LOL!  

I got to rock this FABULOUS fascinator by Arturo Rios!  The hat was donated to the Derby Hatwalk E-boutique and all proceeds will benefit TRIP.  Sorry to notify you that this hat is sold!  But there are plenty more left to choose from! HERE!  Details on my dress HERE.

3rd Annual Derby Hatwalk Brunch + #Giveaway

The 3rd Annual Derby Hatwalk Brunch will be taking place on Saturday, May 11th in Atlanta!  I have the honor of being one of the Derby Hatwalk Bloggers for the event!  Egypt Sherrod from HGTV and V103 will host the brunch!  

Derby Hatwalk Brunch is an annual charity event that brings women together to celebrate sisterhood and service, and fellowship in high style by paying homage to the tradition of the Kentucky Derby. Ladies strut their fabulous hats on the Hatwalk and compete for special prizes. Guest will enjoy food, cocktails, vendors, live entertainment and goodie bags.  All proceeds from the Derby Brunch Hatwalk benefit T.R.I.P. (Travel.Rebuild. Inspire. Progress), a national non-for-profit organization that helps to rebuild and revitalize communities across the country.  T.R.I.P. hosts and facilitates volunteer-vacations and community service projects throughout the year.

image via Derby Hatwalk

Weekend Style: Newsboy

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  After my crazy week, my weekend was low key.  I barely put on any makeup!  I did put on some concealer to go to the mall on Sunday : ).  Anyway... I am kind of excited about Peyton's look this week!

Denim Jacket, Baby Gap/ Shirt, Old Navy/ Khakis and Hat, Target/ Shoes, Walmart/ Necklace, F21

Panama Hat in Panama City!

I tried my best not to comb my hair during the trip, so having a cute hat was a must!  I think you should always have a cute hat on deck so you can look fab after being at the beach all day or getting your hair wet!   

I picked up this Panama hat from Target in the men section a few days before we left. 

What I'm Packing for Vacation

Less than 24 hours until we head to the BEACH!  I am so excited!  This is our first real family vacay!  We are NOT going to visit family or stay with friends.  Just us and the beach!  I thought I would share what I will be taking on the trip.  The theme of my vacation look is "Easy"!  No Spanx allowed!  LOL!  Check out what I put together.

Cover-up, French Connection (similar)/ Leopard High-waist Bikini, ASOS/ Straw floppy hat, Macy's (similar)/ Flipflops, OLD

I know what you are thinking... the cover up doesn't match the bathing suit!  I paid a lot of money for this cover up from French Connection and it has only been on one trip!  I must get my monies worth!  I am so in love with my high waist bikini!  I may not hope to get a picture in it... we shall see!

Weekend Style: Beanie Hat + Face Lift

Hope you guys had a great Super Bowl weekend!  We had a busy Saturday, so we just chilled in the house for Super Bowl Sunday.

Baby Shopaholic got a face-lift!  What do you think?  It was way over due!  Jessica from Creative Index did her thang on redesigning the site!  I think it came out great, clean and stylish!  If you are looking for a blog designer holla at Jessica!

Trench, Zara (similar)/ Jean's, Joe's Jeans/ Moto Boots, JCP (on sale)/ Shirt, H+M/ Hat, H+M/ Neckace c/o Love My Alannah