Boob gap

Time to blow the dust off this ol' blog.

I've been thinking about turning it into a project/cooking type of thing, but who knows.  I am not doing awesome projects on a daily basis, but when I do do something great I am going to post it and tell everyone about it. ha!

The other day I pulled a huge stack of my button down blouses out of the closet and went to town ironing shut the boob gaps.  You know what I am talking about - that annoying thing your shirt does once you are past the 6th grade.

It is super easy.  All you need is an iron, a package of Heat'n Bond and some scissors.

Cut strips to fit the the spots between the buttons and then remove one side of the paper.  Iron this onto the fabric and then let it cool.  Once cooled, remove the other part of the paper and rebutton the shirt.  You then iron the area again, bonding the fabric together.

You can wash and iron like normal.  I normally don't tumble dry shirts like this, but I would assume drying on low heat would be ok. 

Once completed, you will have a stack full of blouses that won't expose your boobs/bra.

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Little Black Dress

We have a Christmas party this weekend I am stumped on what to wear.

I have changed my mind about a million times, but now I think I have at least decided on a dress.

But, other than that nothing has been decided.

I have these shoes:

and was planning on wearing black tights with the dress.

Pearls and sparkly earrings would always be an option, but I think that seems pretty boring.

How would you jazz up this dress?

Family Photos

The wonderfully talented Allie helped me come up with four great options for our upcoming family photos. I used to be an avid reader of her blog - Chic and I always loved the outfits that she created. And now, she has created some super cute outfits for me!

She created 2 looks for each outfit Miss A is wearing. Based on the clothes Allie picked, you would think that she and I are best girlfriends and we have been shopping together over and over..... you would never guess that she and I have never met in person.

Now comes the hard part..... deciding which looks to use!

One for One

I need some fashion advice.

I used to think TOMS were ugly, ugly, ugly. (I also used to think I would never wear Uggs, leggings, skinny jeans, or maxi dresses..... but just take a look in my closet.)

I guess I have been worn down because I now want a pair.

But not just any pair.... this sparkly silver pair.

I just have no idea what I would wear with them.

Help me out. Do you have a pair? And how do you wear them?

The TOMS website has a How We Wear Them section, but the glitter section is empty. Zip, zero, zilch, nada. Give me outfit ideas! I need to be a cool mom when I am hanging out at Miss A's preschool.

Plus, how perfect would it be for Miss A to get a pair of Tiny TOMS?

Pick One

My cousin is getting married this weekend and I need your help in picking out my wedding shoes.

Here is the dress.... (but, in brown)

And here are the shoes and accessory options.....

A

B

OR scrap both of those and you tell me what shoes and jewelery to wear.

NEW pictures on Baby M.

Just like Maria

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

These are a few of my favorite things

Actually, this is not so much a favorite things post, but rather a post about baby clothes. It all ties back to the most wonderful movie in the world. I promise.

I have mentioned before about how I am blessed to have access to 2 wonderfully talented ladies that can perform magic with a sewing machine - my mother and my grandmother. My mom has made all the the window treatments in our house and my grandmother has said that she wants to make some clothes for Miss A! How lucky is Miss A?

I think there is nothing cuter than a baby in traditional baby clothes. (My thoughts on baby clothes is another post...I have some pretty strong opinions..... NO character clothes, NO words on clothes, etc...) So, we headed out to Hobby Lobby and JoAnn and I found the most adorable pattern.

It includes 6 patterns for toddler bubbles and dresses. Love it. Next came the hard part - picking out the fabric. That picky taste that I have mentioned before - well, there is nothing like an entire fabric store to make me go crazy. I was able to pick out fabric for 3 outfits, plus some of the fabric was on killer sale.

That pink and green stripe fabric - on clearance for $4/yard. And, it is the kind that comes on those loooong bolts, so it was practically a steal. I loved this fabric so much that I went back yesterday and purchased some more of this stripe to hold onto for when Miss A gets a big girl room - it will be perfect for curtains.

Miss A will now have a dress that is made from curtain fabric. I know that Maria did it in reverse, but it still made me think of when Maria made the children new clothes, using the curtains in her room as the fabric.

And this is how I decorate - I find something that I love and I get it. I may not use it right away, but I am always on the lookout for a great deal.

Zulily

These days it seems like online samples sale sites are popping up everyday. Have you heard of Zulily? It features top-quality apparel and gear for moms, babies and kids. Members can enjoy up to 70% off retail prices!

Right now there is a Graco sale going on, Melissa & Doug starts tomorrow and Primigi starts on Thursday.

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When was the last time you shopped at The Limited? I cannot remember the last time (probably my sophomore year of college) I bought something there, but with this coupon I might take a look at what they have for spring.
This cardigan and t would be perfect for my uniform. (But not worn together... that would be rosette overload)

My Uniform

Ever feel like you wear the same thing everyday? Just the very thought of that used to drive me crazy, but now I am beginning to like it. It makes getting dressed much faster and you don't even have to think about it!



These days my uniform consists of an embellished T, jeans, cardigan and cute flats. If I am going to be meeting up with people I toss on some cute necklaces. Voila! Plus, these days everyone from Target and Old Navy to Ann Taylor Loft are making cute t's and cardigans.


Neither one of these are in my closet right now, but I am stalking them to go on sale. And if we know the ways of Ann Taylor Loft and Old Navy, they might be on sale by the time this post publishes.

And those flats, well I don't own them, but I love them. Anyone seen any similar shoes floating around?