When some really creative people, who do really creative things, collaborate together, typically you get some fantastic results, and to much anticipation... we have just that.
I met White Shutter Photography this past year at the Brew House Wedding Event and instantly loved their work. Pretty, clean and certain to catch all the details. After crossing paths a few more times they reached out to Lindsay of Lindsay Letters with an idea to collaborate on a "Love Story" entitled Midwest Love. A stylized shoot with a wedding/event planner + pretty lettering + wardrobe styling (this will be my new website set to launch soon)+ make-up + florist + models with a print shop and even someone to document the story on video. I was super excited to use my new rack and bring a slew of clothes for wardrobe styling. I also did hair styling for this shoot ( which I love, especially when it's red hair).
Introducing: Midwest Love
Birthday Love + Photo Styling+ Feathers
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Tuesday, August 14
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Happy Birthday Balloons are one of my favorites and today my beautiful daughter Ainsley Lorin May is turning 10! Can it be true, my first born 10 years old and such a blessing to our family. She is certainly fun and quirky, has a cool sense of style and has become a second mommy and helper with the twins. I had one of my friends Ashleigh Arneson to do a little photo shoot with my kiddos to capture some of who I have been hanging with this summer! Here are just a few for now.
The Windy City
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Sunday, July 22
I have had a busy couple weeks and part of that was enjoying a weekend in Chicago celebrating my beautiful mother for her 60th birthday! We called it "60 In The City." It was the first time I have left all 5 littles with daddy and first time leaving the twins overnight in 9 months! So I had a little apprehension, but also truly NEEDED some fun girl time with my sisters!
We started our ventures at Trump Tower, which was truly fabulous! Right in the heart of the city and near all the shopping of course. We ate dinner at the The Purple Pig and toasted with some delicious red wine and lots of yummy tapas. Day 2 we slept in until 8am... and for us moms that is sleeping in. We enjoyed a delicious meal in the room and hit the city.
We got all dressed up as girls love to do and went to a fab latin inspired restaurant Carnivale, check out the decor, huge fixtures and mirrors. Bright, punchy colors, polka dots and mosaic colorful glass.
We realized quickly how old we are all getting when after a few drinks at dinner we were ready for bed. So we headed back and got all snuggled up in our jammies, thinking we would watch a movie... well 5 minutes later we were all out.
The celebration continued with a wonderful morning at the spa and then off to one of the most brilliant ideas yet. Blowtique. Literally a salon that only blows out your hair and making you look gorge for your night on the town! You get your hair shampooed and scalp massaged, then you choose which hair style you are going for and the blow dryer, hair stylist, and some really cool brushes work their magic
After slipping into our dresses we were off to the Pumproom which is known for celebrity sightings! We had some tuna tar tar, ginger mojitos and sea bass and kale. No celebrities, just a guy named Stu and his dad! And now for the best part of the weekend The Rock of Ages. I mean if you like the 80's at all, it's a must see. We sang every song and laughed hysterically as the witty narrator took us on an epic adventure filled with fantastic dancing, singing, and of course a love story.
If all that wasn't enough we ended up at The Chocolate Bar at The Peninsula. Just a note, come hungry and be prepared to engorge yourself in every kind of chocolate possible.
We ended the weekend with a quick trip to Starbucks and I had to take a shot of this adorable girl wearing this ridiculous ensemble. I just love it! The white with the stripes with the rolled pant with a leopard shoe and a coral purse, seriously! Not to mention she was just beautiful! Love Chicago style!
Flower Headbands + Giveaway
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Monday, July 2
I have to say accessories just make everything prettier and especially flowers! Flower pieces are certainly an up and coming trend. Just about every line has some kind of flower pieces, either, belts, necklaces, pins, headbands etc.
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Even the elite in fashion like Dolce and Gabbana have designed beautiful headbands with crystal, bronzed flowers, and adorned with jewels.
I found myself drawn to this beauty worn by Kirsten Dunst and decided I would design my own piece for Heirbloom. And even better it could be yours... I am doing a giveaway this week for Heirbloom.
This headband has 24 carrot gold lace, vintage cintron jewels, paper flowers, tool, and a beautiful vintage piece from the Heirbloom collection. Here is how you can win and make sure to comment and tell me what you did:
- Share this link on Facebook or Twitter
- Like my Fan Page here - HeirBloom
- Comment here and tell me what you would wear it with
* You will get an entry for each one you do
** winner will be announced next Wed the 11th
Swim Suit Styling
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Sunday, June 17
Sometimes finding the perfect swimsuit can be exhausting. Trying on hundreds of styles and shapes. A few of this years trends are one piece retro, high waisted, ruffles and of course stripes! You can snag these beauties from Mod Cloth
Luckily for us there are so many places to shop for swimsuits, no longer are we stuck to department stores or specialty stores. Anything from Old Navy to Target , TJ Maxx, VIctoria Secret and one of my favs J crew. J Crew has decided to make it a little easier to find that perfect suit, by letting you order with free shipping and returns from now through August!
Go online and order as many pieces as you want, try on, keep what you like, return what you don't and there you go! All the labels are included, you just stick it on the same box. Couldn't be easier. So of course I did just that.
I tried on several options and sizes and surprisingly did not find anything that outshined this beauty from TJ Maxx for $29.00
I was drawn to the stone color first, but then the material and the shape ended up making it the winner! So now what, I have a cute suite, but I will certainly need accessories. I knew a sun hat was the top on the list because, well I have to keep this marshmallow skin marshmallowy! My eye went directly to this adorable hat from the new lux Webster line at Target.
Flower Heirbloom - $30
Bracelet J Crew - $29
Swim Suit - T J Maxx - $29
Sun Hat - Target - $19
Sun Glasses - H&M
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