P.S. I made this...

I went to one of my favorite local stores "The Beehive" for it's bi-annual warehouse sale this weekend. It was my first time going, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but my oh my! I found 2 shopping bags worth of wonderful to take home with me...I also took home a cold, but I don't know exactly who to blame for that seen as though the entire city of Atlanta was in the store that morning!(Good for them!)

Anyway, here's a photo of my loot stacks!

Notepads and greetings cards from Jane Hancock papers. Earrings from iram-inal designs, and bargain bead bags.

The softest, snuggliest fabric ever, and a really beautiful sturdy print. I'm going to sew these babies together and make a yummy blanket.

I mentioned that I heart Kendi last time, right? Well, I really loved this necklace I saw her wearing in a blogpost, so when I saw these beads

I thought maybe I could make my own version. 

I used some crochet yarn in a pretty yellow, and a bead and a loop for a fastening because I didn't want to go shopping for a "real" clasp. I think it turned out pretty snazzy.

Best part? The whole thing cost me about $4! (Kendis cost $100)

Shirt- Old Navy

What have you made lately?

Channeling Kendi

It seems almost comical that during my pregnancy my style icon has been the svelte Kendi Skeen of "KendiEveryday" and not someone, well, rounder.

I thought I'd be one of those ladies channeling Stevie Knicks; wearing caftans, chiffon and boho skirts; but this has not been the case for the past 9 months.

I think I've been so drawn to Kendi because I like the simplicity of her style. She chooses well fitting garments and adds thoughtful accessories to her ensembles to create outfits that are edited perfectly.

Examples you say? Here you go:

Simple blouse, simple hair, clean make up and unconventional trousers. Balanced with chunky jewellery so no piece is the "star". The color palette is blue, white and green accented with a delicate warm gold.

A  red lip would make it look like she tried too hard, a colored bag would throw off the balance, take away the necklace and it would look like expensive pajamas. The girl got it right.

Tough leather jacket with sweet pretty dress, unfussy accessories in the same hues and a perfect blow out. This outfit is perfection, it makes me itch for Autumn.

Her oversize necklace could take away from the leopard print skirt, but because it's such a delicate color and is echoed in the skirt they do not compete for attention. This picture taught me how to wear the huge intimidating necklaces that I have seen in magazines and been afraid that I couldn't wear them myself.

Here are a few pictures of me biting Kendis style from the past week

I found this JCrew inspired necklace at "Rag-O-Rama" It's chartreuse and slime green and I love it. I paired it with my "put a bird on it" top from Forever 21 for balance.

Jeans- Destination Maternity

Top- Forever 21+

Necklace- Rag-O-Rama

Shoes- Ebay (Of course if I was wearing a 100% Kendi outfit these would be pretty green heels)

Thanks for the inspiration Kendi!