PORCH PLAY

12 Wednesday Oct 2016

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BabyStyle, BalletFlats, CandidChildhood, CatandJack, Dress, Fall, Gap, GapKids, Girly, KidStyling, LettheKids, LittleandBrave, MamaDiaries, Nashville, NashvilleStyle, Styling, TargetStyle, Toddlerhood, WildandFree

We can’t get enough of the cooler weather, especially since we have a front porch with a swing now! Em can still squeak in to her 6-12mth Spring dresses from Gap Kids since they run quite generous; so we are trying to get as much wear out them as possible by adding leggings for the season change. This woodland critters dress is one of my favorites! This outfit would also be adorable with a faux fur vest when it’s even cooler.

Who else loves how transitional dresses are for babes and adults alike?! We are forever dress girls. X OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress | Gap Kids {from Spring}

Leggings | Cat & Jack

Scalloped Ballet Flats | Gap Kids {online code STYLE gets you 40% off right now!}

GIRLS NIGHT

19 Monday Sep 2016

Posted by Styling By Erica in Style

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12South, accessories, Forever21, GirlsNight, Gold, KateSpade, Leopard, MacCosmetics, Maternity, Nashville, NashvilleStyle, OOTD, outfits, PregnancyStyle, SamEdelman, style, StyleDiaries, Stylist, Vintage, WhoWhatWear, WhoWhatWearCollection

So it’s been a while, again. I know! I struggle with consistency when it comes to this blog. I’m constantly debating whether or not I should just close it up and never blog again. Comparison will do this. I can come up with a million reasons why mine is total crap compared to so many that I follow, including friends. I don’t have a good camera {I generally use my phone}, I don’t have any editing software or a fancy laptop, it’s just me sharing humble photos and thoughts. It’s the online journal I’ve never been good at keeping up with. But ya know what? I enjoy it when I do post. I love style, styling and helping others in any way that I can. That said, I’m not going to make promises I can’t keep and say I’ll be posting “x” amount of times a week, but I will say that I’m going to stick around for now. Even if it’s just for me and Emma to go back and look at down the road. If you do follow me when I post, thank you! I hope you’ve found some inspiration. Now here’s the latest. 🙂

I am 24 weeks pregnant…and feeling it! This baby boy never stops moving. Yep, we are having a BOY! Eek!!

Saturday I went out for lots of girly fun with one of my favorite babes. We started the day with coffee, doughnuts and badly needed pedicures; then met up again later for a delicious dinner at Josephine in 12 South, followed by Cinderella at the ballet. There isn’t much that beats a good girls night! It gets a little trickier to dress exactly how you want with a rapidly growing baby bump and swelling feet, especially in the Nashville heat. September is still a hot month here. I wanted to feel light and flowy for the ballet and this Who What Wear for Target dress allowed me that breathing room. At the end of the day I chose a short heel for comfort, but with a touch of leopard to keep the sass. My fashionista friend, Muna {aka @moonsies}, never disappoints and she rocked a red For Love & Lemons dress with some gorgeous YSL shoes.

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! X
MY OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress | Who What Wear for Target

Shoes | Sam Edelman ‘Okala’ Ankle Strap Pump

Handbag | Vintage

Necklace | Forever 21

Earrings | Kate Spade

Ring | Spring Street Jewelry

Lipstick | Mac ‘Ruby Woo’

BECAUSE IT’S MY BIRTHDAY

26 Tuesday Apr 2016

Posted by Styling By Erica in Style

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Birthday, BSproductions, Dress, FlipConsignment, GirlsNightOut, Glam, Jewelry, Kate Spade, LFRDesigns, Makeup, Nashville, NashvilleStyle, OOTD, Polaroids, SallyHansen, Shoes, ShopSmall, Smashbox, style, Target

BECAUSE IT’S MY BIRTHDAY…

I bought a new dress and lipstick,

I got my makeup done,

I rolled in balloons,

I finished everyone’s steak at dinner.

I am officially 34. THIRTY- FOUR!!!! I’m not sure how adulthood is flying by so quickly, but I think it’s safe to say that our move to Nashville almost 2 years ago, a house purchase/project, and a 10 month old baby played a part. Ha!

This year I got spoiled by my girlfriends with a night out for my birthday, while my loving husband stayed home with baby Emma. We did all the best girly things…drank bubbly, nibbled on macarons, went to a nice French spot {Le Sel} for dinner, played in a sea of balloons, took polaroid pics, and laughed a lot. Does it get any better?!

This was such a treat and allowed me to really enjoy the day. It’s taken a while because my birthday was forever changed 2 years ago when I miscarried our first baby. Yes, it happened on my birthday. Now April 26th will forever be bitter sweet. The experience reminded me how important it is to truly celebrate life. Last year my baby shower was a week before my birthday, and this year I get to hold my precious baby girl while we celebrate.

Thank you to my dear friends, Bethany and Muna, for planning such a memorable evening. Love you babes forever! X

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress | ASOS {Found at FLIP Women’s Consignment Store}

Shoes | Nine West {Old}

Turquoise & Resin Bangle | LFR Designs

Earrings | Kate Spade {Found last year at Nordstrom Rack}

Clutch | Target {I found this in a last minute pinch before an event last year}

Lipstick | Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick | Shade – Publicist Matte

Nail Polish | Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure | Shade – Shall We Dance? {My go to!}

Phone Case | Target

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You can read more about my personal experience with the miscarriage in these two past posts:

CELEBRATING LIFE and STRIPPED

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Makeup By Kayla Satterlee {@kaykaydawn}

Photos By Bethany Sousa

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LITTLE SAPLING TOYS | COLLAB | VOL 1

07 Thursday Apr 2016

Posted by Styling By Erica in Baby, Collaborations

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Baby, BabyGap, BabyStyle, BrandRep, BSproductions, ChildrensToys, Collaboration, GapKids, KidStyling, LittleSaplingToys, LovedBySophiaClaire, NashvilleStyle, OOTD, Panda, style, Teether, Toys, Wood, WoodenToys

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We are over the moon to be collaborating with Little Sapling Toys {@littlesaplingtoys}! When I first discovered them on Instagram I instantly fell in love. I am not a fan of the basic plastic, unattractive baby toys. The materials aren’t quality and they look unpleasant when scattered around your home. Little Sapling Toys offers fun, attractive, unique and personalized toys that your little ones {and you} will love. Emma’s first wooden toy was the personalized diamond teether I ordered her from LST. She loves it and everywhere we go people comment on how cute it is, how they love the wood, the personalization, and of course they ask “where can I get one?”.

There are so many fun teether designs available, but the teethers are just one of the unique collections to choose from. From rattles, to building blocks, to alphabet wall art, Little Sapling Toys has something for each stage of your child’s growth.

If the adorable designs and modern take on these classic toys hasn’t hooked you already, this brand gets even better! Little Sapling Toys believes in a healthy earth and they plant a tree for each toy sold. You can feel good about your purchase knowing that these toys are good for your babies health and development, as well as the earth.

Ready to shop & save? Use code ERICA10 to save 10% on your order for the entire month of April! Their toys make the perfect gift for any children’s occasion, especially with the option to personalize.

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Panda Wood Toy Teether | Little Sapling Toys

Eyelet Flutter Top | Gap

Bow Headband | Loved By Sophia Claire

TBT | CLASSIC, COZY BASICS

18 Thursday Feb 2016

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Alexander Wang, Basics, BuffaloExchange, ClassicStyle, FauxFur, Forever21, Gap, GapLove, Leopard, NashvilleStyle, NineWest, StreetStyle, style, ThriftFinds, WinterStyle

Since it’s “Throw Back Thursday” {aka TBT} today I’m sharing some photos from November, 2013. Whoa. That feels like forever ago! At the same time, these pieces don’t feel dated at all when I pull them out of my closet {which is often}. Classic, cozy basics are always stylish. Which pieces come to mind in your closet?

The weather has been quite chilly in Nashville, so for me this basic turtleneck has been on major repeat lately. Hope everyone is staying warm this Winter!

XO,

Erica

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OUTFIT DETAILS:

Turtleneck | Thrifted {Perfect style Here for $19.99!}

Jeans | Gap {Newer version Here}

Faux Fur Coat | Found at Buffalo Exchange {Great Finds Here, Here & Here}

Heels | Nine West

Handbag | Alexander Wang

Shades | Forever 21 {Similar Here}

**SIDE NOTE: I found most of these pieces when I was on a tight budget, but basic staples are absolutely worth investing in. My handbag was a major splurge, but I’ve now had it for over 3 years and it still looks new. Choose your splurge pieces carefully, take care of them, and they will last you a lifetime.