Archives for 2010
The Atlantic: What’s Really the Matter With 20-Somethings I’m not sure quite how I feel about this, but I do find it strangely motivating! Nylon Blogs: Sneak Peak: Gossip Girl Premiere ♥ Nylon Mag: Jessica Szohr: Nylon September Cover Love these photos. Nylon makes everyone look good but I’m a big fan of Jessica’s look [...]
In fashion, like in love, comfort is key. Chelsea Rae wrote a post on finding personal style, which got me thinking about my own. My biggest downfall is not sticking to my true style. They tell aspiring authors, “Write what you know.” Well, Wear what you know. The key to maternity shopping is really knowing [...]
Bellybar is a line of snacks targeting both the nutritional needs and cravings that accompany pregnancy. Bellybar products contain vegetarian sources of DHA and folic acid and are designed to provide tastier pre-natal nutrition than a multivitamin. I received Bellybar Chews in both Chocolate Cuddles and Citrus on Board, a Bellybar Boost Bar in each [...]
Aside from, you know, having a gorgeous baby, I’m really excited about clothes and shopping this September! Fall’s colors aren’t too different than the palette for Spring/Summer, which is OK with me because I love gold, coral and turquoise shades. I can’t wait to get back into skinny jeans, and I’m also still big on [...]
Fashion Champagne: How To – Scarf into a turban Until I balls-up and rock the look myself, here’s another turban tutorial. Made By Girl: Kelly Wearstler In love with this wallpaper! Huffington Post: Christina Ricci’s Ever-Changing Style My favorite actress since childhood, I love her looks. OK Trends: Don’t Be Ugly By Accident Basically, how [...]
This giveaway is closed ~ Congratulations to Brittanie! Comment #48 was Brittanie, who put together this Polyvore look to go with the earrings: Untitled by pleasloveit featuring black tops
I’m not sure why the photos email from my BlackBerry Bold in such awful quality – Any tips? This week we were watching one of our favorite networks, the Cooking Channel, when we caught an episode of Foodography on food carts. Assuming (correctly) that Portland would be showcased, we recorded the episode as we began [...]
Bikini Kitchen Booty Butter sells for $27.95 (USD) I was happy to receive a sample of Bikini Kitchen Booty Butter to review this summer. Being knocked up, I’m a lot more aware of what I put on my body and, unfortunately, most commercial tanning products have a high toxin rating. I love that Bikini Kitchen [...]
34 Weeks Pregnant I had my belly painted with henna on Friday and I’m hoping it lasts as long as possible, maybe even until Sebastian is born. It was her first time applying henna on a belly but it came out amazing – The photos really don’t do it justice. Traditionally, henna is applied during [...]
We’re currently camping near the Oregon coast but I’ve decided to really make the effort to blog more once we get home. My plan once we’re back in Portland is basically to sit around working & waiting to pop out this baby (We’re almost at 34 weeks!) so I figure it’s a good time to [...]
The Sun: Lily Allen is Preggers Nylon Blogs: Jessica Szohr mixes it up Refinery 29: New Foot Locker Commercial Calls Girls Who Wear Clogs, “Butter Shoes” ♥ Seventh Generation Blog: Danger in a Spray Bottle Chelsea Lately Blog: Model Citizen The Gisele breastfeeding story has been everywhere, but I liked this simple post, especially as [...]
Refinery 29: Fall 2010′s Top Color Trends Nylon Blogs: Sleep Easy This is everything I’m against (Bottled water is so wasteful) but I still kind of want some Organic Authority: Creating a Kitchen Garden for Free MadeByGirl: Stylish Baby Slings Freelance Switch: You Know You’re a Freelancer When… Katie Talks About…: Choosing you battles First [...]
We often talk about the importance of eating organic, but many women slather on beauty products as often (more often?) as they take in a meal. I’ve always loved eating clean organic produce simply for the way it tastes and feels, but being pregnant gave me a reason to be even more diligent. As I [...]
Harvard Business Review: 10 Reasons to Stop Apologizing for Your Online Life =) Styleite: Lindsay Covers Complex I LOVE everything about this photoshoot. Refinery 29: DIY Your Own Cut-Out Gem Earrings Honestly…wtf Friendship Bracelet DIY Bachman’s Sparrow: Tied up in ribbon Ribbon bracelet DIY Healthy Child: The Cleaning Blues
Donny usually does better than me at thrifting and discount shopping and yesterday was no exception. First we hit up Salvation Army in search of nursery furniture, but came home with this Moustash Rides trucker hat. It cost 99 cents and looked totally grimy but he managed to get it completely clean (One run through [...]
This giveaway is closed ~ Congratulations to Ashley R! EcoMom is a website that sells green, natural and/or organic products for Mom, Baby and Family. The site carries lots of natural and organic pregnancy, labor and nursing products. They sell a variety of Earth Mama Angel Baby items including oils, sprays and organic teas. Earth [...]
garance dore: Sshhhh On how hard it is to write about fashion, including a list of “banished” style words! What Courtney Wore Today Daily outfits of Courtney Love. She contributes the photos to the site herself. Such a distinct personal style. Zen to Fitness: Natural Alternatives to Sunscreen I never wear sunscreen and will probably [...]
The past few weeks I have wanted fro yo all day every day. I think that frozen yogurt has replaced my salmon nigiri (sushi) obsession, and I felt myself getting upset browsing Google images for soft serve fro yo after midnight. The difference between a normal craving and a pregnancy craving is that a preg [...]
Bachman’s Sparrow: Special Interview with Janine from Alternative Housewife ♥ ♥ Gala Darling – Mo’ Money Mo Problems [Part Three] It’s (obviously) a three-part series but I liked the second & third installments the best. Refinery 29: Peep Solange Knowles’ Inspired Style Work In Progress: Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress Khloe Kardashian The [...]
I have only done a couple of pregnancy updates because I think they’re kind of boring if you aren’t pregnant yourself, but I am in my third trimester now and this doubles as a Look of the Day post. After an extra month of winter weather, yesterday was close to 100 degrees so I spent [...]
i Dream of Clean: 10 Habits of a Clean Home Fake Plastic Fish: Plastic grocery bags: Ban them, tax them, or knit fake plastic fish? I vote ban, partly just because I love how cute cloth grocery bags can be! Simple Organic: Benefits to Soaking Up Some Sunshine “Between 5-15 minutes of exposure to sunlight [...]
I’m not a baby gear person. I find it overwhelming. As a fan of simplicity, it’s hard for me to get excited over the latest car seats and strollers. Exceptions are only made for extreme cuteness, like Britax Cowmooflage car seats or this Bumbleride Flite stroller. 3 Kids and Us is running a Bumbleride Flite [...]
Cloth diapers are something I intend to try with this baby, and somehow I even managed to get the husband on board! The main reasons I want to use cloth diapers are to reduce waste, to limit Baby’s exposure to toxic chemicals (so gross what goes into disposables), and for the cuteness factor. You can [...]
Sometimes it is a really good thing that I don’t have money in my bank account… Vintage Chanel at Billion Dollar Babes – I normally prefer the classic quilted Chanel handbag (which is in the sale as well), but I love this turquoise and fringe for summer. Chanel sale going on now! Betsey Johnson at [...]
Gala Darling: A Filofax Love Affair! I am so gay (happy!) for organizing, and Gala has me fiending for the perfect day planner. A couple made my wish list. The Seventeen Magazine Project is really, really cool in that “I wish I’d thought of that!” way. The House of Wood: DIY Artwork: City Chic Jen [...]
Blogger, web designer and housewife living in Portland, OR. Avid thrift shopper, writer, lover of arts and crafts, salmon sashimi, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Expecting a baby boy in September. 
