Fashion Friday – Wedding Wear

Posted on by

Wedding

It was just about a month ago that we celebrated my mom’s wedding.  It was a beautiful day, filled with love and family memories.  Having the grand kids be the wedding party was highly important to my mom, and the focal point of my attention when thinking about outfits.  What I was going to wear to the wedding was an afterthought.

The afternoon we celebrated my mom’s birthday, we decided to stop into the local Kohl’s after the celebratory lunch.  When scanning the clearance racks unsuccessfully and ready to leave the store, I noticed this particular beauty hanging in a clearly mistaken rack.  After a closer look, I noticed that it was on clearance!  And in my size!  At that point, I knew that this was the dress I was going to wear to the wedding.

Wedding1

Wedding3

Currently, this is my favorite dress in my closet.  I feel completely feminine, and the comfort is amazing when worn.  The detail that can’t be seen in the photos is the sheath dress beneath the chiffon in a similar pattern, giving a layered ethereal effect!  Price?  Originally, $78.00; I purchased for $46.80.

Wedding4

Appropriate: Wedding

Affordable & Accessible:
Dress: Simply Vera Vera Wang Collection at Kohl’s (Petite) SOLD OUT (similar, another option)
Shoes: Seychelles via eBay (similar)

And of course I had to think about my manicure…

WeddingManiJamberry Nails Porcelain and White Romance

WeddingSistersMy beautiful sisters and I

(a special shout out to my besties as we all celebrated our birthdays this week…God blessed me with you both!)

WeddingParty

Congratulations Mom & Jay!!

Instagram / BlogLovin’/ Pintrest / Facebook

Blessings!

Manicure Monday

Posted on by

RoseGold & GoldFishnetJamberry Nails Rose Gold & Gold Fishnet

For my accent, or statement, nail this week I layered the Gold Fishnet wrap on top of the Rose Gold wrap.  This is just one of the many wonderful features of Jamberry Nails!  You can personalize and create your own combinations with the 300+ designs that they offer!  Not only can your layer wraps, but you can also layer the clear-backed wraps over polish!!  Thus, making your Nail Lacquer last longer without chipping!

As a side note: I know my blog posts have been heavy on the “Manicure Monday” side of things, so I hope to sprinkle in the intended Fashion, Food, and Faith posts in the next few weeks.  Those of you that follow me on Instagram have a general idea of what my summer has consisted of this past month.  All blessings, as the Lord is at hand!  I’ve just been spending my time soaking in the days as they’ve been unfolding, enjoying time with family, and recharging for the school year ahead.

May you all have a wonderful start to your week!

Instagram / BlogLovin’/ Pintrest / Facebook

Blessings!

Manicure Monday

Posted on by

FrostingJamberry Nails Frosting

I know there are some of you out there that just prefer nail polish.  So, for all you polish fans…did you know that Jamberry Nails has high-end nail lacquer?  They’ve been awarded and featured for its healthy, toxin free, formula in major publications such as these:

Hint of Mint

Jamberry Nails Lacquer

Here is more information regarding the toxins that are NOT in Jamberry Lacquer!  Are these toxins in your current nail polish?  My daughters love to polish their own nails.  Now that I’m informed…we only use Jamberry Lacquer!

Are these toxins in your current nail polish?

Jamberry LacquerInstagram / BlogLovin’/ Pintrest / Facebook

Blessings!

She Reads Truth App

Posted on by

SheReadsTruthAs of July 17th, She Reads Truth has its own app.  Unable to attend a women’s bible study?  Can’t find child care for a small group meeting?  Don’t know where to begin in studying the Bible?  Enter the convenience of having God’s Word and a women’s study at your fingertips!  Choose one of the various plans (devotionals), ranging from 8 days to 20 days.  The average cost per study is $0.99.  While we can also receive these wonderful studies via She Reads Truth website for free, this new app allows us to download the entire devotional without worrying about data usage while reading at our convenience on our phone.  Each study has beautiful imagery that is inspiring and encouraging.  The Bible is also included in three versions: NIV, KJV, and NASB.  I’ve downloaded mine!  Join me as we read His truth together.

“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” John 17: 17

photo (1)

Instagram / BlogLovin’/ Pintrest / Facebook

Blessings!

 

What to Wear and Tips on Shopping with Kids

Posted on by

MichaelKorsSince last Fashion Friday was a holiday and a manicure post, today’s will be a fashion post!  I love the feel and femininity of this Michael Kors tunic.  On a typical trip to Marshalls to find a gift, this top caught my eye.  Because I am a fool for tunics…I thought I would try it on for size.

MichaelKors3

MichaelKors2a

It immediately got a permanent spot in the cart next to my son who was shopping with me.  On the occasions that I do go shopping, I take all 3 kids with me.  What?!  Am I crazy?  While I do like to shop without my sidekicks, it’s a rarity.  These kiddos keep me accountable (just ask my oldest daughter) and help me to make thoughtful choices with my purchases.  I feel that they too are learning how to shop and spend wisely.

Tips for shopping with kids:

  1. Have a purpose in mind when shopping.  You want to be wise with your time and be sensitive to the children’s attention span and their patience.
  2.  It doesn’t hurt to have healthy snacks on hand.  From when I only had one child to now with three, I’ve carried Cheerios to trail mix in my purse.  Sometimes you just need the extra few minutes to make a purchasing decision.
  3. Give yourself and your kids a timeframe and store limit.  And stick to it.  It can be easy to get caught up spending the day shopping, but not so fun for the kids.  Give yourself a time limit on your shopping…say only an hour or two.  Even if you are doing fun shopping that the kids typically enjoy (for example: Michael’s, my kids love this place!) limit the number of stores you visit during this timeframe.
  4. Set an expectation.  I remember when my daughter got into the talking age and she started expressing what she would like.  Some families allow their kids to pick out something when they shop, but I make this a rare occurrence.  I do remind my kiddos when we start our shopping time that they should not expect something to be bought for them, and remind them of the purpose of our shopping excursion.  If we do leave the store with an item for them, it is because it was purchased with money they earned, they received a gift certificate, it was one of the reasons we were shopping, or that rare occurrence to bless them.    

These pictures were actually taken while we were enjoying an outdoor mall visiting with my mom, uncle, sister & her kiddos.  Do you shop with your kids?

CousinGirls

CousinBoys

MichaelKors1

Appropriate: for an afternoon of shopping

Affordable & Accessible:
Top: Michael Kors via Marshalls (similar)
Jeans: Ross (similar)
Purse: Coach (gift from my husband)
Shoes: Target (similar)
Watch: Movado
Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana via LensCrafters (gift from my husband)

 

Instagram / BlogLovin’/ Pintrest / Facebook

Blessings!