Mommy + Me Flower Bombs

Peyton and I are back with a fresh Mommy and Me look!  I had my eye on sheer bomber jackets since spring.  When I saw that Posh Peyton carried one for little girls... I DIE!  I told her I had to have one!  I immediately found one for myself just like it!  

What Maya Angelou Taught Me

Maya Angelou, a phenomenal woman, passed on this week.  Reading all the beautiful posts and quotes on Instagram had me all in my feelings this week.  This amazing women lived like twenty different lives.  Maya Angelou was a poet, civil rights activist, dancer, film producer, television producer, playwright, film director, author, actress, professor and who knows what other things she did.  She is a perfect example of the American Dream!  If you fall down, you can get back up, and start over.  

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. 

Becoming a Mompreneur Part II

A friend shared a powerful quote with me on Facebook last week that stuck with me.  The picture read "If you don't take risks, you will always work for someone who does" - author unknown.  If that ain't the truth!  I had to get my girl Tasha from Imperfect Concepts to come back and drop some gems about following your dreams and becoming a Mompreneur.  

My Motivation for Grinding #McCafeGrind

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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. 

Becoming an Mompreneur by Imperfect Concepts

After starting this blog, I have been blessed to connect with some amazing women that are beautiful, smart, driven and just good people.  Being in the in the company of these awesome women is nothing short of inspiring.  Even though I'm getting close to *clears throat* to forty, I know I can still peruse my dreams.  Some of y'all may not know I used to have my own jewelry line, clothing company, and styling (I still do).  After having a Peyton, my attention was focused on her.  

God put the thought of starting a blog with her in my head, even though I didn't really know what a blog was.  And here we are!  I'm saying all this to say, we can be moms and still go after our dreams.  While I head to the "West Side" *in my Ice Cube voice* for LuckFabb, one of my genius friends and business consultant, Tasha from Imperfect Concepts is going to drop some gems on working your way to becoming an Momprenuer. 

Rise + Grind with Free Coffee #McCafeGrind

Some driven people say “You’re never too busy.  You can make time”.  I am too busy! And I don’t have time.  In addition to running this beautiful blog that you love : ), I work full-time outside the home, take care of my amazing daughter, attend and host events, cook (on occasion) and try to look put together while doing it.  Oh wait, I have a husband too!  Mister needs his quality time and “medicine”.  I’m tired just thinking about it.  Every day is a grind!

Partying with Babiators

Last week, we had such a great time at the Babiators launch party for the spring collection at the Baby Braithwaite store in Buckhead.  Since we were checking out the new Babiators shades, I thought it would be fitting to wear this bright yellow dress.

Dress, Gap | Necklace, Arden B (similar) | Shoes c/o JustFab 

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.

Weekend Warrior Outfit

My weekends are getting pretty busy with no end in site.  This past Saturday morning I had a makeup date to support my blogger buddy, Jenny Sue Makeup for a huge makeup event at Bloomingdale's.  I had a ton of other errands to run so I put on my weekend warrior uniform which consists of a button down, boyfriends and my awesome parka/trench from Lulu's.

Coat c/o Lulu's | Button down, Gap | Boyfriend jeans, H+M (similar) | Speedy 30, LV | Oxfords c/o JustFab

New Home Office on a Budget

I've been blogging for about 3 years from my bed.  No joke!  I had a little desk in a corner of my bedroom but it was always overflowing with bills, papers, packages and Peyton's stuff.  It was a HOT MESS!  We finally got a room cleared out.  Welcome to the new Baby Shopaholic Headquarters!

Mama's Top Looks of 2013

I would say last year was a pretty good year of style for me.  As I look back at the pictures not many of them make me cringe and say "What was I thinking".  I tried some new looks but stayed true to my style and what looked good on me.

One | Two | Three | Four

$100 Mamanista #Giveaway

It's giving season!  I partnered with fly mama, Aracely from Mama Fashion Files to host a special giveaway to kick off the holiday season.  We are giving away a $100 Visa gift card to one lucky Mamanista!  Because us Mamanistas work so hard all year long, we want you to use the gift card on yourself! 

What would you buy yourself with $100?

Use the widget below to enter the giveaway.  You do NOT have to be a mom to enter the giveaway.  Open to US mailing addresses only.  Giveaway ends on November 26th at 11:59pm est.  Good Luck!

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#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.

Womenetics: The Conference

Last Wednesday I had the honor of attending the Womenetics Global Women's Initiative conference at the amazing Georgia Aquarium.  Womenetics is a great organization that helps develop, support and inspire female leaders to create an impact in their fields.  Womenetics focuses on women as effective business leaders, as successful business owners and as change agents on global issues.  Needless to say, I was chilling with some BOSS ladies.

With Danica and Lindsey from Everywhere.

New Outfit from Merchant's Walk

I love finding new shopping centers! It's like going on a field trip for me.  I was just introduced to Merchant's Walk shopping district in the East Cobb neighborhood.  With my gift cards in hand, I took a field trip (only 20 minutes away) to Merchant's Walk to see what clothing treasures I could find.

Dress, Fab'rik/ Moto jacket, Lizard Thicket/ Palmer booties, JustFab

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

ATL! Get Makeup Ready for Fall with Nars

Hey ATL!  Fall is right around the corner so that means it's time to get your fall makeup looks together.  Join me and my blogger crew this Saturday at Nordstrom in Perimeter Mall.  Guests will receive a mini-makeover inspired by the fall beauty look of their choice, curated by top style and beauty bloggers Danielle of The Style and Beauty Doctor, Jessica of Glamazons Blog, Lexi of Lexi with the Curls, Eboni of Fashionista Next Door and Myself.  Guests will also have an opportunity shop NARS newest products and colors for fall!

This event is free, but you must make a reservation to ensure that the makeup artists have ample time for your mini makeover!  Be sure to lock down your spot!  Space is limited.

Nordstrom Perimter
4390 Ashford Dunwood Rd, Atlanta, GA
St. John Room, 2nd Floor

Saturday, August 10 | 2pm to 6pm by Reservation Only

RSVP at narsatl.eventbrite.com

Reserve your beauty appointment HERE!  See you there!