Hey Now, Crazy Pants

For some reason I have embraced crazy looking pants. I blame this image.

Anyway, I'm kind of in love with these zany trousers, they're super comfy and made me smile whenever I looked down.

They're a bit of a fashion risk, but you only live once, right?

Cardigan- Ross

Tank- DD's 

Crazy Pants- Old Navy

Boots- Ross

Sunglasses- Target

These were shot in Piedmont Park on a gloriously unseasonably sunny day

Feel free to send me this card because there are more crazy pants to come!

Lotus

I was shocked when I was in Target yesterday and saw Christina Aguilera has a new album out. This baby of mine is keeping me away from valuable information I tell you ;)

Anyway, I think I chose to wear this flowery dress today because I've been listening to "Lotus" (Miss Aguileras new album) and I like the symbolism behind the title;

"The lotus represents “an unbreakable flower that survives under the hardest conditions and still thrives”

Sometimes I feel like I need the strength of a lotus.

 Dress- Target

Leggings- Old Navy

Cardigan- GAP
Boots- Ross

Belt- Macys

Earrings- Gifted from Amanda

Ok, usually I hate "matchy matchy" stuff, but I am amazed at how my $3 shades match my outfit practically perfectly.

Sunglasses- 5 Below

Autumn Love

Today was perfect weather. I mean PERFECT! 

The sun was bright and light poured through the spaces in between brilliant shades of ruby, amber and gold leaves. 

There was a slight crispness to the air, and the sky was a pure azure. Honestly I gasped more than once driving home at the sheer beauty of an Atlanta Autumn.

I am smitten with this moment.

And I am smitten with this outfit. I wore it to go to work today, and I was so very comfortable. This is going into heavy rotation.

 

 Top- Wallis (UK Brand, my mum bought it for me)

Jeans- Forever 21+

Boots- Ross

Tank- Target

 

Bonus outtake (Living next to a hospital has it's downfalls sometimes)

It's Fall Y'all

Top-Forever 21+

Tank- Motherhood maternity

Skirt- GAP

Boots- Ross

Belt- ASOS Curve

I don't know where the time is going, but it's going and fast.

Yesterday me and my family went for a walk around Candler Park, the weather was beautiful. Even though it was 80 degrees, the leaves were falling, there was a breeze and I got to wear my Fall boots. Hooray! In HOTlanta you take your opportunities while you can.

My post baby body is different to how it used to be. My hips are wider, my belly is squishy in a way it hasn't been before, and my breasts are so tender that they only want to be in a soft sleep bra. This makes my pre-baby clothes fit differently; and honestly it's hard to get used to.

 It may just be the sleep deprivation, or my body needing more time to heal, but I don't feel great in my skin. I think once I get back into working out I'll feel better (I hope I have the energy somehow), or I may just need time to adjust to my new shape. We shall see. I am actually very proud of what my body has accomplished, so I shouldn't beat myself up, I just need time...and until then I shall belt flowy tops to define my waist and wear "Look at me" footwear. 

I'm so in love with these fringed boots. A major score at Ross for $30!

Any Moms out there feel the way I do? Does it get better?

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

A little lip.

 

Sometimes when it's steamy outside and you're 36 weeks pregnant, the only hope of looking somewhat decent is slapping on a coat of red lipstick and hoping for the best.

I decided to try a new hairstyle too because I can't be bothered to cut my bangs.

Tank- Ross

Long black maxi skirt (that you can't see)- Target

Bow belt- ASOS

Necklace- House of Harlow 

Lipstick- MAC "Lady Bug"

 

Sleeping Late

Last week one of my business partners was on vacation which meant my sleep schedule was all over the place as we had to cover different shifts than we were used to.

 Every morning I am beeped awake by my alarm at 5.25am. It's still dark outside, there are few cars on the road and I allow myself 20 minutes to get ready before leaving the house. This means planning my outfits the night before and rocking the "bed head" look more often than not. But last week I got a couple of opportunities to sleep a little later and take my time to get ready. It felt nice.

Dress- Target ($8!!!!), Cardigan- Ross, Earrings- Francescas, Nail Polish- Mac "Shirelle" with a Sally Hansen heart design sticker on my ring finger.

Same Shirt, Different Day.

 What I wore for last nights Karaoke filled evening.

I sang Adele's "Turning Tables".

Cardigan- Ross

Top- Macys American Rag

Skirt- Macys Se7en

Shoes- Seychelles

Earrings- The Icing

I think all of my favorite shirts have some sort of detail in the back. It's free air conditioning.

My mint green nails matched my shirt by accident.

 I'm going to wear this often, it was one of those outfits that just felt like "me".

My peacock earrings and side braid gave this a boho feel, and made things feel easier and casual.

Meow!

Today I ran errands that included balancing 4 lattes on my hip and purchasing pink plectrums. My outfit felt a little blah, so I added this belt that I'm in love with and found at the Lucky Exchange and swapped out my cowboy boots for my leopard print wedges. Sometimes it's the little things that make a girl smile!

Cardigan- Ross

Jeans- Old Navy (again....I have to stop wearing jeans so often)

Belt- MIchael Kors (Found at Lucky Exchange- an Atlanta thriftique)

Shoes- Marmi

Giant hammered gold earrings- Lucky Exchange

 

I dig the retro vibe of this belt. It was a good find!

 I'm getting used to my ginger hair. My mom hates it, but I think it makes my clothes really pop!

I love these so much. They're a wide fitting, have a wedge heel, and I could dance all night in them if I wanted to.

Casual Friday.

Last night I was summoned to the bar because a friend needed to discuss her boy woes over a cold one. 

I got ready in 10 minutes. I may have wanted to go in my pj's but I think for the time constraints I did pretty well.

I get confused when people tell me that they don't have time to get dressed, after all, doesn't it take the same amount of time to put on jeans as it does sweat pants and pretty flats as it does sneakers?

Granted this is not the best I have looked, but it's better than sweats and a hoodie!

 Top-Ross (It's soooooo comfortable)

Jeans- Old Navy

Flats- Goodwill (originally Target)

Necklace- Forever 21

Watch- Michael Kors

Viva Barcelona!

Barcelona was one of the most inspiring places I have ever been. There is an electricity in the air that is almost tactile. Art is EVERYWHERE, on buildings, in parks, on people. 

I was completely in awe of the women in Spain. They were perfectly put together and looked like it was just a happy accident. There was no one who looked like they'd spent more than 10 minutes on their makeup; a red lip, or a kohl rimmed eye was enough.

I wanted every item of clothing that I saw in every shop window. There were hand painted silk harem pants, kimono sleeve blouses paired with cargo pants, chandelier earrings made out of wood. Everything was unexpected. 

I LOVED IT!

 Hat- Bill Hallman ( I soooo got my moneys worth on that purchase!)

Earrings- Anthropologie

Shirt- Forever 21+

 Gaudi inspired me so much!

At Park Guell;  Sunglasses- Forever 21

Earrings- Belk

It was so hot that this dress was the perfect choice for a walk/hike in the park!

Dress- Ross

Shoes- Steve Madden

Sunglasses- Forever 21

This was the greatest ice cream I've ever had in my life!

Shirt- Nordstrom Rack

 

By the end of the trip I was definitely embracing the style that I'd seen throughout Europe. My hair was less styled, my make up was simple and I felt so relaxed. 

Well, that was my vacation, I guess it will be back to normal outfits from here on out. I hope y'all enjoyed my vacation snaps.

Party Dress

My friend Mandy had a sweet birthday party at her house yesterday.

She made a rad playlist on spotify that played a great song from every year since she was born. I thought it was a great touch and a great conversation starter.

 It was 94 degrees at 7pm so I tried to wear as little clothing as possible. I really love this dress, the fabric is a little stretchy so I feel like I can breathe easily. Plus it has pockets!!! Yay, yay, yay!

Dress- Ross

Shrug- New Look

Shoes- Rocket Dog

Earrings- gift from my hubby

Rias Bluebird

If you ever come to  Atlanta may I suggest that you eat breakfast at Rias Bluebird cafe.

 I'd love to tell you all about their menu, but honestly, I've never gotten past their breakfast omlette special. Me and Laura (who's also a Geordie) try to go there once every fortnight. Their biscuits are made by a God and the jelly/honey you spread on these tasty morsels changes every week because they're lovingly handmade.

Yum yum yum yum!

We had to fuel for our shopping trip which was full of school satchels, pretty dresses, cake pops and crying over things we couldn't afford. Oh well.

Shirt- Michael Kors

Shorts- Ross

Shoes-  Thrifted Steve Madden from RagORama

Earrings- Betsey Johnson (they look like this)

Snapshot

My good friend David Jennings took some snaps of me and my business partner Krystle last week. It was 100 degrees, we were miserable, but he's such a good make up artist that you'd never know! Good job David!

 On me- Dress- ASOS Curve

Shoes- Vivienne Westwood for Melissa

Necklace- Etsy

Headband- Urban Outfitters

On Krystle- Dress- ASOS Curve

Shoes- Kenneth Cole

Necklace- Vintage

Belt- Ross

Flower- made by me :)

Make up by David Jennings of www.davidjenningsbeauty.com

 

I'm so happy with the way these turned out. 

(They weren't all this good; we are NOT models, haha!)

Who wears short shorts? Not I!

I know, I know, larger ladies hate shorts, but I live in Atlanta, it is hot as the devils armpit down here.

I admit that I prefer dresses in the heat, but sometimes, if you're going to be walking around then the chub rub is too much for a gal to handle. This is when city shorts come into play. I suggest a pair with some Lycra or spandex in them for extra comfort.

I got these gems from Ross for $5 years ago, I wear them sparingly because I'm terrified they'll fall apart, when I find another pair I love I'll buy them in multiples.

Top- Target

Shorts- Ross

Shoes- Primark (UK)

Earrings- Francescas

Belt- Macys