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
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 saw this Triple Star Ring by Maison Martin Margiela on Nylon Blogs. At $275, I’m sure I will never actually own it, but perhaps someone will put something similar up on Etsy?
These Modern Tribal Hoops by Urban Outfitters are kind of perfection. Going perfectly with my turquoise obsession, they also feature my other fave jewelry embellishment – studs!

Bronde hair… Maybe? Style List has renamed what I usually refer to as “honey” and I may need to pick up a box (I always do my own color) and rock a lighter shade for summer. With the red still in my hair it’d probably come out strawberry blond just in time for the 4th of July. Thoughts?

I may have to invest in the TOMS Calypso Wedge. I mentioned these shoes before but wasn’t sure about actually buying them… until I saw the wedges styled by Clutch 22. Oh. My. Goodness. The little triangles elongate the leg and the nautical color and stripes remind me of Amy Winehouse (but in a good way).
Between baby plans and blog ideas, I really need a new day planner/organizer, and I’m lusting after a Filofax – love the Siena Personal Organizer in Cinnamon and the Metropol Personal Organizer in Amber.

A personal organizer will tuck nicely into my Matt & Nat diaper bag, which I’m still excitedly waiting for.

I have been on the hunt for the perfect sandals that are both trendy/stylish and comfy (read: pregnant feet friendly). These “Marcinstocks” Marc by Marc Jacobs clog sandals are from last year and I feel they’d be the perfect go-with-anything summer shoe. My self esteem can only withstand so many wears of Old Navy flip-flops.
Obviously I don’t need this yet, but I’m planning to purchase one of these Pretty Pushers gowns for my labor in September! The disposable frocks take the place of a hospital gown and have openings for epidurals and IVs should you need/choose to have them. The dresses are themed for taboo indulgences – I Dream of Sushi, I Dream of Coffee or I Dream of Mai Tais. (Cute concept, but I’ve been enjoying all but the latter throughout this pregnancy.) Despite being disposable, these gowns are actually an environmentally friendly choice – read more about Pretty Pushers for Mamas-to-Be on the Fashionable Bambino.
Turquoise jewelry is big on my radar right now, especially ‘statement necklaces’. I also love chain necklaces the most out of any jewelry so this piece (Etsy) is the one I really want. Possibly the most beautiful piece of jewelry I’ve ever seen, and I need to buy it NOW before I have a baby trying to tug at it.
I WILL have a steam mop soon! My eyes are on a Shark steam mop – My friend purchased one recently for her spring cleaning & is in love with it. I fall for it myself every time I see the infomercial and I fondled one in person at Best Buy. I also want/need the Shark Portable Steam Cleaner
. I need to de-wrinkle my clothes and steam clean my furniture.

We don’t have much for Baby yet other than some secondhand clothes and blankets. For our first big purchase I want the Arm’s Reach Original Co-Sleeper. I plan on bedsharing in some form and this bassinet converts into a play yard as well. Perfect for our apartment. I love the toffee color and that the company offers organic crib bedding.
And lastly, I want sunny days! I’m hoping for a natural tan and I can’t wait to work, read, and lounge with my dog on our patio. I only want to wear tube top dresses from now until September.
Alternative Housewife is a Portland-based family, fashion and
lifestyle blog.
I am Janine (or J), a 20-something mom who loves
booze breastfeeding and
alternative music. I am an atheist and an avid thrift shopper. I believe in eco-friendly products, buying
secondhand, and that great style is possible on any budget.
I have been with my husband Donny for 5 years, married for 2, and our son Sebastian was born in late September 2010. We share a cozy apartment with our pup, Rufio. Read more...
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