JUNE FLATLAY | VOL 2

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’

JUNE FLATLAY | VOL 1

17 Friday Jun 2016

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BabyShoes, BabyStyle, Bows, ChildrensBooks, Flatlay, FlatlayFriday, Floral, Friday, Gap, GapKids, GapLove, Jellies, KidStyling, LittleMintJulep, LittleSaplingToys, OOTD, outfits, ShopSmall, SophieLaGirafe, Teether, WoodTeether, WoodToys

SUMMER ESSENTIALS:

Fabric “Belle” Bow in Cream Swiss Dot | Little Mint Julep

Floral Flutter Dress | Gap {Sold out online, cute style here}

Basketweave Jellies | Gap

“You are my Sunshine” Wood Teether Toy | Little Sapling Toys

Playtime with Sophie: Board Book | Buy it here

SPRING FLING

17 Tuesday May 2016

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12South, BOBgear, BSproductions, Forever21, JackRogers, LaLoupeVintage, LittleMintJulep, MamaDiaries, MotherDenim, Nashville, OOTD, Pink, Spring, SpringFling, StreetStyle, style, Vintage

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Each year I get so excited for Spring! I take this amazing vintage coat out of storage and it just hangs in my closet, begging for a day that is actually cool enough to wear it. Nashville warms up quickly, so I feel like we have a fling with Spring each year. That said, we have had a few beautiful, cool days lately in Nash and I’m taking advantage of being outdoors as much as possible.

Last week we had a great time walking in 12 South {my favorite strip in Nash}. This cotton candy print coat finally got some sunshine, and Emma loved all of the color and texture at the flower market!

Since my coat is such a statement on its own, I kept the rest of my look pretty simple. I would normally slip on some nude pumps with this look, but with baby Em and the stroller, I opted for flats. Comfort has become key when we are out and about and Jack Rogers sandals are always chic and comfortable. The platinum color is my favorite since they match everything.

I hope everyone is having a beautiful Spring filled with walks in the sunshine, fragrant flowers and fun coats! X

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OUTFIT DETAILS:

Vintage Coat | La Loupe Vintage

White Button Down | Forever 21 {old}

Cropped Looker Jeans | Mother

Hamptons Sandal | Jack Rogers

Aviator Sunglasses | LOFT

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Photos By Bethany Sousa

MADELINE’S BOX | COLLAB | VOL 2

09 Monday May 2016

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Baby, BabyCarrier, BabyStyle, BraidedCLip, BSproductions, Collaboration, Ergobaby, GapKids, Handmade, MadeintheUSA, MadelinesBox, Nashville, OOTD, Pacifier, PacifierClip, photography, ShopSmall, style, SupportSmall, Yellow

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Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fabulous Mother’s Day!

Last week I introduced you to Madeline’s Box {@madelines.box} and featured their Leather Braided Tassel Bracelet {hopefully some lucky mamas received one as a gift!}. Today I’m showing you their best product, the Braided Pacifier Clip. I first purchased a Madeline’s Box pacifier clip as part of a set with a wood teether toy from Little Sapling Toys. I had no idea how much I was going to love this item, and now I don’t go anywhere without it!

The most common use for the braided clip is to hold your babes pacifier. Even if your babe doesn’t take a pacifier, you still need a braided clip! There are so many other uses for the clip besides holding a paci! You’ll see in these photos that I actually have two with me. I love my Ergobaby carrier, it’s the best, but there aren’t any pockets or places to hold extra items. This is tricky when you want to go for a walk or a hike and don’t want to carry anything else. Here I clipped on a hat for Em and let it hang from the side of the carrier. I also sometimes loop on my keys, a teether, and other goodies. One clip holds more than you would think!

In these photos I’m highlighting the new Softy Braided Clip in “Softy Sunshine“. This style is a bit bigger and has some stretch. Emma loves to chew on it too! I’ve threaded it through a paci to show the most common way this can be used. Madeline’s Box also offers Natursutten pacifiers that work great with the braided clip as they are easy to thread {check them out here}. I just used the pacifiers I had already which are similar {find them here}. You want to make sure that if you offer your child a pacifier you are using one that is safe. The Natursutten pacifiers are all natural. I would actually purchase this one next time around as it is better than silicone. If you breastfeed, the shape of the pacifier you offer your babe is also important so you don’t cause nipple confusion. The shape of these pacifiers are designed to fit your babes mouth and provide the feeling of comfort they get while breastfeeding.

Shop Madeline’s Box this month using my code and save 20% when you spend $20.00 or more! Click on the code below to start shopping and make sure to enter ERICA20 at checkout! X

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Softy Sunshine Braided Pacifer Clip | Madeline’s Box

Ivory Leather Braided Pacifer Clip | Madeline’s Box

Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier | Amazon

Ergobaby Four Position 360 Baby Carrier | Amazon

Photos By Bethany Sousa

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MADELINE’S BOX | COLLAB | VOL 1

01 Sunday May 2016

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Bracelet, BSproductions, Coffee, Collaboration, EighthandRoast, Gifts, Jewelry, leather, MadelinesBox, MothersDay, Nashville, OOTD, Personalized, PersonalizedGifts, photography, Shop, ShopSmall, style, SupportSmall

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This month we are thrilled to be featuring Madeline’s Box {@madelines.box}! Heather, creator of Madeline’s Box, started this company after making her own braided pacifier clip for her son since she couldn’t find one on the market that fit her style. MB is one of the very first to bring leather braided pacifier clips to the market! Nothing makes me happier than supporting other mamas who are living out their passions while providing for their families. I love to shop small whenever I can, and I tend to splurge on fun little things for Emma.

That said, my first post about Madeline’s Box is actually featuring the Leather Braided Tassel Bracelet. Emma is wearing her Leather Braided Pacifier Clip from MB in these photos, but I want to talk about the bracelet I’m wearing since Mother’s day is just one week away! These bracelets are the perfect gift for the mamas in your life! They come in white or gold and can be personalized with an initial pendant and/or jewel. I chose the “E” for Emma and the “Glass Slipper” jewel since it’s closest to the April birthstone {diamond}. April was the month that I miscarried my first baby and it is also my birth month so it has special meaning. I love that this bracelet matches everything and has such sentimental value. I’ve shown it on it’s own in these photos, but it’s also super cute layered with other bracelets. The fit is perfect, and it’s leather so it can stretch and form to your wrist.

If you are looking for that perfectly priced Mother’s Day gift with a personalized touch this bracelet is it! Shop Madeline’s Box this month using my code and save 20% when you spend $20.00 or more! Click on the Shop Now button below to start shopping and make sure to enter code ERICA20 at checkout! X

P.S. We are nibbling on a blueberry muffin and drinking coffee {water for Em} at one of our favorite spots, Eighth and Roast, in Nashville, TN. Make sure to check it out if you live here or are visiting!

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Leather Braided Tassel Bracelet with Initial Pendant and Jewel | Madeline’s Box

Leather Braided Pacifier Clip in Ivory | Madeline’s Box

Emma’s Bow Headband | Little Mint Julep

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Photos By Bethany Sousa

BECAUSE IT’S MY BIRTHDAY

26 Tuesday Apr 2016

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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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APRIL FLATLAY | VOL 2

22 Friday Apr 2016

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Featuring this month’s collaboration…

Shop at LST this month and save 10%! Enter code “ERICA10” at checkout. Click below to start shopping!

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Diamond Gem Wood Toy Teether | Little Sapling Toys

Braided Clip in Ivory | Madeline’s Box

Chubby Dainty Bow Headband in Ivory | Loved By Sophia Claire

Floral Sweatshirt | H&M {Sold out online}

Sequined Tutu | Baby B’gosh {Found at Kid to Kid Consignment}

Baby Pink Moccs | Ciao Co {On sale now!}

Top Photo by Erica Reid

Bottom Photo by Bethany Sousa

TBT | EM AT 5 MONTHS

21 Thursday Apr 2016

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Yesterday Emma turned 10 months old, and looking at these images from 5 months brings a flood of emotions. Her personality is evolving and she is almost a toddler…cue the tears!

Em is one cheeky little ham. She loves to eat, giggle, give open mouth grins & kisses, wave like Vanna White and pull herself up on anything she can reach. She is officially on the move and wants to be part of everything. She is bursting with joy and its contagious! I thank God for her everyday.