Christmas Aftermath

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas.  Ours was great!  Peyton got her Frozen castle that has been sold out since it hit the market.  After calling several stores across the country where I had friends that could pick it up for me, I found one!  After we opened all our gifts, we headed over to a friends house to have dinner together with all our kids.  It was so awesome to see our kids have a ball together.  Since we were at a friends house, we dressed pretty causal. 

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.

Mamanista Fridays: Ugly Christmas Sweater

It's the last Friday before Christmas!  If I wasn't in the Christmas spirit last week, I am now!  This week has been crazy with Holiday programs, making teacher gifts and class parties for Peyton.  I still need to buy most of my gifts.  At least I still have a few days.  In the meantime, check out how Mama Fashion Files and I rocked our "Ugly" sweaters for Mamanista Friday.

Cozy in J. Jill + $100 Gift Card Giveaway

Every woman should have a beautiful sweater that they can pull out in the cold weather months.  I'm loving my new J. Jill "Grandpa" sweater.  I made up the Grandpa part.  The "Grandpa" is what attracted me to the sweater when I saw it at the new J. Jill location at the Avalon Mall.  J. Jill's relaxed and uncomplicated pieces make great outfits that you will want to wear everyday.  Keep reading to enter to win $100 gift card to pick up some new pieces for the New Year! 

Colorful Winter Casual

 I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  We finally got a tree this weekend!  And Peyton is the Christmas Boss.  She went with Mister to pick out the tree, then came home to tell us how to decorate.  This girl wastes no time and plays no games when it comes to the Christmas tree.  Truth be told, if it wasn't for her, we probably wouldn't have a tree.  For Peyton's tree hunting adventure, we kept it casual with some bright colors.

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. 

Fringe Benefits

Happy Thanksgiving week!  It's hard to believe it's here already!  These last few weeks have been tough around these parts.  My mother in law passed away and we laid her to rest this past weekend in upstate New York.  This has been tough on my husband.  I can't imagine how he feels because I know how much it hurts me.  He was the oldest of four boys.  Mr. actually went to help comfort her during her last few weeks.  She was the sweetest and most beautiful woman.  We are going to miss her so much.  Sorry to be a Debbie Downer on a Monday but it's all I can think about right now.  I'm thankful for having the best mother-in-law ever.  I'm digging in the crates for this post since we had to travel through a blizzard to get to NY.  Peyton wore this dress to Baby Morgan's first birthday party a few weeks ago.

Mamanista Fridays Link-up: Cozy Knits

The temps dropped super fast!  I wasn't ready (in my Kevin Hart voice).  I mean, Atlanta has been dropping to the teens and I've had to reevaluate my winter wardrobe.  Luckily, this weeks Mamanista Friday looks features cozy knits. 

3 Ways to Wear L'eggs Tights this Winter

Don't neglect your skirts and dresses just because it's cold outside.  With all the holiday parties coming up, you won't be able to escape wearing a dress or a skirt.  I'm showing you 3 ways you can wear L'eggs tights this winter.

Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide is Here!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Time to shop for the Holidays!  This is the time of the year that no one judges you for overspending!  I've teamed up with The Little Style File and Bon Bon Rose Girls to bring you the Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide.  Over 200 gifts for everyone!

Grab some hot coco, sit back and relax and check out the Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide below! 

Are we there yet? Kate Spade

I've waited all my life for this... well Peyton's life.  The Kate Spade X Gap Kids collection has arrived!  Peyton and I got to shop the collection early at Lenox mall in Atlanta.  The collection was everything that we love about Kate Spade and Jack Spade in small proportions.

Mamanista Fridays: All Black Everything

This week for Mamanista Friday, we are wearing my favorite look, All Black Everything!  I don't know whats going on with me but I'm kind of obsessed with wearing black right now.  It could be because I'm struggling with my weight.  Anything to take the edge off, I'm with it.  

All Black Everything for Fall

Since I've started blogging and reading blogs, wearing all black has gotten a bad rap.  Everyone one talks about adding pops of color and mixing patterns.  Myself included.  But black and gray are my favorite colors.  I've never been a "pink" girl.  I guess that is why Peyton doesn't wear a lot of color.  I buy what ever color looks best on me and that's usually black.  We all know that black is slimming!  I need all the "slimming" I can get.  I decided to embrace my love for black this fall and rock all Black when I feel like it.  Here are some awesome all black pieces that I have my eye on for this fall. 

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Starts Today for Early Access

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is the best sales of the year!  Why? Because Nordstrom marks down NEW items for fall before fall even starts!  Where else can you get new released leather boots for 30% to 40% off before fall?  If you are a Nordstrom cardholder you can shop the sale NOW!  The sale opens up to everyone on July 18th.  My strategy is to go for the good stuff like boots, coats and handbags.  That is the stuff you have a hard time getting a deal on during the fall and winter season.  Below, I listed some of the items I can't wait to get my paws on.

The Cold Shoulder

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day!  Glad we didn't have any big plans for V-Day.  Just as I called it, Mister got the bug that Peyton and I had.  So the weekend was spent nursing him back to health.  Glad that's over!

Elephantano dress, Gilt | Peacoat, Joe Fresh | Boots, Baby Gap (similar) | Satchel c/o LoveMyAlannah | Turban, Cisagail

Baby Fashion Week Day 4: Lady in Red

This week has been nutz!  I had some kind of stomach bug on Monday and P got it yesterday.  Thankfully they are only lasting for 24hrs.  I'm sure Mister is up next.  On top of that, the city has been crippled with snow since Tuesday so you can't really go anywhere.  So ready for things to be "normal" again.  The Babiators event that was to be held tonight will be rescheduled, date tbd.  Peyton has one more Baby Fashion Week outfit to share.  Since Valentine's Day is tomorrow it's only right that Peyton wear the color of love.

Dress, Bonnie Jean (similar) | Jacket, Joe Fresh | Boots, H&M (similar) | Headband (similar) | Satchel, earrings and sunnies c/o LoveMyAlannah

Baby Fashion Week Day 3: Country Meets City

Georgia is snowed in again.  Crazy how a city can be shut down so easily.  Baby Fashion week must go on!  For Day 3, Peyton is wearing a look that I call Country Meets City.

Overalls & Tee, Baby Gap | Coat, Target | Sneakers, H&M (similar) | Sunglasses c/o Babiators | Bear earrings c/o LMA

Baby Fashion Week Day 2: Print Mix

Welcome to Day 2 of Baby Fashion Week!  Yesterday, Peyton shut it down in her Cross My Heart shades!  You can check out that post HERE.  Today Peyton is mixing prints in her NYFW street style.  

Faux leather coat, Joe Fresh (similar in pink) | Plaid top & Necklace, JCP | Jeans, Joe's Jeans | Shoes, Tom's | Bear earrings and satchel c/o LMA

Luxe for Less: Everlane

The older I get I realize that I need to back away from these teeny bopper cheap stores.  My nerves frayed while shopping in these stores with all the “OMG”, “Totes” and giggling going on.   I’m in the fitting room trying on things that don’t fit and asking myself “What am I doing here”.  Moving forward, my goal is to focus on quality and not quantity.  Every grown woman needs to own quality pieces of classic wardrobe essentials like a pair of nice jeans, a great handbag, sweaters and the list goes on.  One thing I've always wanted to have in my closet was something Cashmere!   Once you touch some good cashmere you know why people over pay for this luxury material.  If you are coveting luxurious cashmere and silk pieces for your grown woman wardrobe for a realistic price, Everlane has you covered! 

Cashmere cardigan c/o Everlane | Button-up, Brooks Brothers | Jeans, J Crew | Pumps c/o JustFab