tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62429269499104476642024-03-24T16:31:59.885-07:00The Violet EveA FASHION AND LIFESTYLE BLOGSierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.comBlogger462125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-50700494169848556512020-10-29T09:12:00.004-07:002020-10-29T09:12:46.195-07:00Halloween Dinner 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8hWwuFeCvX17Iw409ctRU2VfpKx93mZMGB5-3mOJ_FeB8JZ04Ou0ej1-SEUn51ExoWRiWl8ils0MdYvhkhUvBTxCqC-b53UYqKXiqckj5UETd5xrBqbtOESpudep_4GQ1xrHCfTyEeE/s2048/DSC07115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8hWwuFeCvX17Iw409ctRU2VfpKx93mZMGB5-3mOJ_FeB8JZ04Ou0ej1-SEUn51ExoWRiWl8ils0MdYvhkhUvBTxCqC-b53UYqKXiqckj5UETd5xrBqbtOESpudep_4GQ1xrHCfTyEeE/s16000/DSC07115.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbmyzjb1xwkN973j9r7zAhuE5BxAcsNhAPmUTezE6ngpoctfEP9OTFm9xuDGA2QHcrbEuWx6q8Orz_NoyqxKbyfZ3rCp4NcglItT0SwXUlPrTiyBbQKvr5SFjHqXuHkedi2KgO8GXSTs/s2048/DSC07065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbmyzjb1xwkN973j9r7zAhuE5BxAcsNhAPmUTezE6ngpoctfEP9OTFm9xuDGA2QHcrbEuWx6q8Orz_NoyqxKbyfZ3rCp4NcglItT0SwXUlPrTiyBbQKvr5SFjHqXuHkedi2KgO8GXSTs/s16000/DSC07065.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love me a themed dinner. I tend to get burned out with meal planning and cooking but themed dinners are actually fun to plan and execute! Plus the kids are usually so excited about the concept that they're willing to try whatever I've made. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the past I've done a darker color scheme but decided to go with orange and black this time. Mostly to match the colors of the adorable <a href="https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=halloween+mini+mantle+decorations&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&tref=typeahead%7Cterm%7C0%7Challoween+mini+mantle+decorations%7C%7C%7C%7Cservice%7C5%7C%7C%7Cspellcorrect&searchRawTerm=mini+mantle" target="_blank">mini Halloween town pieces </a>I collected from Target this year. Target got me good with those. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhMRgqh7vY9-LbnYQLO4g7AFSvWx1oGnyukko1ghZhkdolS31zgBYbz-FrSZbHC8rSDnDvRl4E8MmVF9_KJPZT53sa8V1L_y6BgTyKDuabZJWVRJx8W4tF3NfD-U-z9YwsLF3jXraIQ0/s2048/DSC07145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhMRgqh7vY9-LbnYQLO4g7AFSvWx1oGnyukko1ghZhkdolS31zgBYbz-FrSZbHC8rSDnDvRl4E8MmVF9_KJPZT53sa8V1L_y6BgTyKDuabZJWVRJx8W4tF3NfD-U-z9YwsLF3jXraIQ0/s16000/DSC07145.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdOlwD9DEnNjF-KwIv-7eY2Td3E_JRH0gC-AGYmAr6OCwk5WDfGfRaXiEqQGj-IRrGFmQ_dOrmtBWbNeLoF-YAD4Zz-oT59yAdzroZMnvyLvMOVN4D0-d8ptPCUAkwIytV7A9yZkmXBc/s2048/DSC07129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdOlwD9DEnNjF-KwIv-7eY2Td3E_JRH0gC-AGYmAr6OCwk5WDfGfRaXiEqQGj-IRrGFmQ_dOrmtBWbNeLoF-YAD4Zz-oT59yAdzroZMnvyLvMOVN4D0-d8ptPCUAkwIytV7A9yZkmXBc/s16000/DSC07129.jpg" /></a></div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9225vgd8-ttO4-UmY7yDHZTCDWQq5JPwvc6wmNbEgQLpCX68IYy46qwjQ4b6hQA5jJLHUl5cjSQ8peUUrRJYoi5q93BnS4XvfK-JywBngm_9tYor5K8XU_2oxNM9PokLPgjLQ-wOqR8/s2048/DSC07141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9225vgd8-ttO4-UmY7yDHZTCDWQq5JPwvc6wmNbEgQLpCX68IYy46qwjQ4b6hQA5jJLHUl5cjSQ8peUUrRJYoi5q93BnS4XvfK-JywBngm_9tYor5K8XU_2oxNM9PokLPgjLQ-wOqR8/s16000/DSC07141.jpg" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had three items on the menu: mummy dogs, jack-o'-lantern stuffed bell peppers, and Fanta floats. All pretty simple to cook but take a little time to prepare. I'll link the recipes for below. The Fanta floats were just vanilla ice cream and Fanta. Easy peasy but the kids loved them!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FOh4kmHDmrtQmIpPXyO12n4mpnsCo9gZcGPRhGyLKw_uK5n45WpJpEtrNYSyuP2ECD2EyLcwOfFt1RO9IVTqS9K62tiXwFZmNbY_XKghx1QgvaYzKWrc948ZvepoT62LGOo_TCpYEbI/s2048/DSC07122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FOh4kmHDmrtQmIpPXyO12n4mpnsCo9gZcGPRhGyLKw_uK5n45WpJpEtrNYSyuP2ECD2EyLcwOfFt1RO9IVTqS9K62tiXwFZmNbY_XKghx1QgvaYzKWrc948ZvepoT62LGOo_TCpYEbI/s16000/DSC07122.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-mummy-dogs/d52a57d7-ab8a-4a1c-8dae-f9f90d03b912?&int=td&rc=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KLF0jzcOV8ACjTprV8PH_fxUwgawL12Nzdx0oQrRi5Y7Cg6K7gDqd8aArM-EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Recipe for Mummy Dogs</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXYGxEZNaGhL7Khm8BMjKWemMJD6w5m1vbGz9oX5cLLXu5gy94GllwPBsLE4wy3Ie_HvYS3u5t_8KjcO2lhQnOP_lceE4Mz0eNv9U-xxrr7kR6359TTogDMilh8abrW-7mVAmNN8lI7E/s2048/DSC07120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXYGxEZNaGhL7Khm8BMjKWemMJD6w5m1vbGz9oX5cLLXu5gy94GllwPBsLE4wy3Ie_HvYS3u5t_8KjcO2lhQnOP_lceE4Mz0eNv9U-xxrr7kR6359TTogDMilh8abrW-7mVAmNN8lI7E/s16000/DSC07120.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2016/10/hocus-pocus-stuffed-bell-pepper-jack-o-lanterns/" target="_blank">Recipe for Jack-o'-lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyk32S3DuXNBW7lk_1GJ0bEBKOvOEhl4OI5nWNImJB15Nhq6PP9-YDg4fRMYOqKA9CUtYXOvaRBU_rBkyUO2nhOyuGP4e-FFSxPMwchPdQSdrANLUrJjNeSKkmAd5W76MW6puZ5H5X5W4/s2048/DSC07152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyk32S3DuXNBW7lk_1GJ0bEBKOvOEhl4OI5nWNImJB15Nhq6PP9-YDg4fRMYOqKA9CUtYXOvaRBU_rBkyUO2nhOyuGP4e-FFSxPMwchPdQSdrANLUrJjNeSKkmAd5W76MW6puZ5H5X5W4/s16000/DSC07152.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-82705880349393009102020-10-28T09:04:00.003-07:002020-10-28T09:04:49.426-07:00Six Halloween Looks (That Aren't Costumes)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7d9to0hDo1JXN4YMiGkS7t6A-sH9P6sNkrWOh_rEh1_RqoIJbn_B6ZsVe3fhP-3tMRwhDqQfk0Bv_uMCD-inA1kpq4RYFvWu6Trm4wavSwtr3PJoIsBT0f9sCBwGCVEK3k4U4v4qNuqc/s2048/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7d9to0hDo1JXN4YMiGkS7t6A-sH9P6sNkrWOh_rEh1_RqoIJbn_B6ZsVe3fhP-3tMRwhDqQfk0Bv_uMCD-inA1kpq4RYFvWu6Trm4wavSwtr3PJoIsBT0f9sCBwGCVEK3k4U4v4qNuqc/s16000/Untitled-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm guessing that for many of us, this year's Halloween might be a little lackluster. Fewer parties and potentially no trick-or-treating may leave you with little desire to get all decked out in costume. However, if you're like me, you probably still want to get into the holiday a little. If that's the case, then wearing some festive Halloween colors might be the answer! Here are six different looks for Halloween 2020. I linked similar items to what I'm wearing on Amazon that can arrive before Oct 31. Or just search your own wardrobe for these color combos!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Orange and Black</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1160gMV54mjfbp8whmQ93AadEKG2YmkoQuHtxSyaPqxN25tcX_lLztWW24p2dFA-oheOgEkAExG3PB5xnVAQ6Bm9bBxUi4ezz25rlJ-2IUx90vXUQbC8w3LMNUU6EOo0VM5Pgl0U0rY/s2048/aDSC06961.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1160gMV54mjfbp8whmQ93AadEKG2YmkoQuHtxSyaPqxN25tcX_lLztWW24p2dFA-oheOgEkAExG3PB5xnVAQ6Bm9bBxUi4ezz25rlJ-2IUx90vXUQbC8w3LMNUU6EOo0VM5Pgl0U0rY/s16000/aDSC06961.jpg" /></a></div><p>This color combo was the first to come to mind when I was brainstorming non-costume Halloween outfits. I preferred a more "orange spice" shade of orange your typical bright orange tone. The leather leggings give it the look a little edge, which feels pretty appropriate for Halloween.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/31Rj5ex" target="_blank">Similar faux leather leggings</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/31Rj5ex" target="_blank">Similar colored tunic</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. All Black</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou33i7P8CJ3w3V764pdJjwDzOzqH4K2EOQxnLNjTiS822AGPFZODxwnQSHbwwgwqurWfRURIHP5Xnbh01_4qAwXjR9a9I7WFto41xWVt8F-KqL7-bIgWXRpBx6Hb84dBK8hsAA1EGylc/s2048/aDSC06977.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou33i7P8CJ3w3V764pdJjwDzOzqH4K2EOQxnLNjTiS822AGPFZODxwnQSHbwwgwqurWfRURIHP5Xnbh01_4qAwXjR9a9I7WFto41xWVt8F-KqL7-bIgWXRpBx6Hb84dBK8hsAA1EGylc/s16000/aDSC06977.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All black for Halloween is a no brainer. And probably something you can easily throw together with what's in your closet. And combat boots and Halloween feel right, amiright?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/31S0xLk" target="_blank">Similar sweater dress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-kamryn-wide-width-lace-up-combat-boot-universal-thread/-/A-79568302?preselect=79445645#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">Combat boots</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Lime Green and Black</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLFIBTjy_UZVAf7xvqtBJi2tlSqsnBEUEhhjdubrNZWrSjudCrp5w31mQHmOdbtajb80feFQkmSrq4dsY6Qm9b85V8kL1Y4DwPQDEmIgX60uQfhd4FMbprgYOutrZF0pOZe7TkFEiwUk/s2048/aDSC06996.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLFIBTjy_UZVAf7xvqtBJi2tlSqsnBEUEhhjdubrNZWrSjudCrp5w31mQHmOdbtajb80feFQkmSrq4dsY6Qm9b85V8kL1Y4DwPQDEmIgX60uQfhd4FMbprgYOutrZF0pOZe7TkFEiwUk/s16000/aDSC06996.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unless you're me, lime green might not be a color in your closet. It's a more unusual but higher impact color for a Halloween look!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3jCqtk1" target="_blank">Similar lime green turtleneck</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/34xLB6E" target="_blank">Similar black wrap skirt</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Pumpkins</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpsl1SxoLEbcxdgRhgirpgZKliqW0XVWzW0ZN3WBqLswNDs8KaUqBz3uVHAJxLGzDhZaBjXZqVRlP8uWWJnO-qujP_jHQS5e-XBBxSipNONMIFmP-A9ZWOeuvKtUq94X2nbagrzyhggw/s2048/aDSC07016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpsl1SxoLEbcxdgRhgirpgZKliqW0XVWzW0ZN3WBqLswNDs8KaUqBz3uVHAJxLGzDhZaBjXZqVRlP8uWWJnO-qujP_jHQS5e-XBBxSipNONMIFmP-A9ZWOeuvKtUq94X2nbagrzyhggw/s16000/aDSC07016.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As soon as I saw this shirt at Target, I knew I had to have it. Thanks to the pumpkin patch we acquired when we moved, I guess I'm a crazy pumpkin lady now. This shirt is so cute for Halloween and/or Thanksgiving and you can still grab one from your local Target. And it will work for the rest of fall too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-39-s-pumpkin-grid-short-sleeve-graphic-t-shirt-cream-m/-/A-80041102?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000014846111&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Women&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9029699&targetid=aud-554348708539:pla-893367080827&ds_rl=1241788&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=Cj0KCQjwit_8BRCoARIsAIx3Rj7xyeDrwSDBtkxh9-7pnNh_Gc9zu2x0BVB6iEl6qcRlTsw-E3fS3dIaArXcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Pumpkin shirt</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Purple and Black</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukVskU7efHrH-la6oghLMdHADKOCR7dmhA35OA8aVDA3LJUrtu4hFDhEEWmcENdleDtq_r9oSOzAvL-TZX4EzR_cUQxMVuE379LPjP7Ut2DyAkL3NHkzw-50qgS_Tc60gC2ZCv-B2KY8/s2048/aDSC07028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukVskU7efHrH-la6oghLMdHADKOCR7dmhA35OA8aVDA3LJUrtu4hFDhEEWmcENdleDtq_r9oSOzAvL-TZX4EzR_cUQxMVuE379LPjP7Ut2DyAkL3NHkzw-50qgS_Tc60gC2ZCv-B2KY8/s16000/aDSC07028.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one may be the most subtle Halloween color combination. If it's too subtle for you, adding some kind of orange accessory would make this super festive. This look is a nice comfortable one, which may be all you're looking for this Halloween.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ouAl37" target="_blank">Similar purple turtleneck</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=551156052&vid=1&tid=onpl000028&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwit_8BRCoARIsAIx3Rj6OKp1Jm3wHkXS5AV4brWpSia9Umurbm4D-lN5rNX6CXzjrrIbE51caAsGxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content" target="_blank">Black linen pants</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. Black sweats and Orange Beanie</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n_jVIXJHK1zUMGNgYfDloUZMQQ4FXUZr_PBajXYeI9lwx13SupfwKT_3HYVR83_qSSKmuwMjNfqc73gVLbnz74xNeV7idRmaM6y1yIjF8mBddatOqdP02jAaHkhllPBRU2PJ43N8caI/s2048/aDSC07060.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n_jVIXJHK1zUMGNgYfDloUZMQQ4FXUZr_PBajXYeI9lwx13SupfwKT_3HYVR83_qSSKmuwMjNfqc73gVLbnz74xNeV7idRmaM6y1yIjF8mBddatOqdP02jAaHkhllPBRU2PJ43N8caI/s16000/aDSC07060.jpg" /></a></div>If you're staying in this weekend, this might be the winner for you. Black sweatpants, black sweatshirt, and maybe if you're up for it, an orange beanie.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/34wRaCr" target="_blank">Similar adidas sweatshirt</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3jBF4fq" target="_blank">Similar black joggers</a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=551156052&vid=1&tid=onpl000028&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwit_8BRCoARIsAIx3Rj6OKp1Jm3wHkXS5AV4brWpSia9Umurbm4D-lN5rNX6CXzjrrIbE51caAsGxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content" target="_blank">Similar orange beanie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div></div>Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-32661864294380118112020-10-26T12:51:00.004-07:002020-10-26T12:51:36.233-07:00About This Weekend<p>Started the weekend in a typical fashion- dressed up as a mermaid, lying in the bathtub, having my picture taken. Standard stuff. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc67_y2Me4RZPSzLHyr4BEBM7TKbb-9iPJaP0xEMik4CNUvIjMppvF1XESu1rHaBXzv-cKx14O_4ZS0EVsTWRhdDQzM38d6IyFD7JtNjZJQojsaXOLvS1OJPp4-j4f-Q02GZT0f5L-3ts/s2048/DSC06746+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc67_y2Me4RZPSzLHyr4BEBM7TKbb-9iPJaP0xEMik4CNUvIjMppvF1XESu1rHaBXzv-cKx14O_4ZS0EVsTWRhdDQzM38d6IyFD7JtNjZJQojsaXOLvS1OJPp4-j4f-Q02GZT0f5L-3ts/s320/DSC06746+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Watched the Casper movie from 1995. Before watching, was horrified to see it only had 51% on rotten tomatoes. Was slightly less horrified after watching it.<br />Movie left many questions unanswered: <br />- Aren't the police concerned by the two deaths that happened? <br />- Is Casper kind of pervy? <br />- Why does one class get to decide where the Halloween dance is held? <br />- Do Kat and her dad get to stay in the mansion with Casper despite the death of its owner? <br />- Why is Kat's mom an angel but dressed in red. Did she actually go to hell and is working for the devil? <br />Despite these keep-you-up-at-night questions plaguing our brains, we still enjoyed the movie. Thanks, nostalgia! Also, the bar for live action movie adaptations of cartoons is set pretty low.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfZXXvPbT6x4y0isHqkuXXR8FNJayuysmrqsTy7Moo18QUJuS1r35kJXbT4Q_s9DgR8SyOGiox5p5LOCEzY71fGZpfNkFaMOkGRKkYKiZm4Op2T7oRoktFN_kIUuo_rkUsaNvnjknGIY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfZXXvPbT6x4y0isHqkuXXR8FNJayuysmrqsTy7Moo18QUJuS1r35kJXbT4Q_s9DgR8SyOGiox5p5LOCEzY71fGZpfNkFaMOkGRKkYKiZm4Op2T7oRoktFN_kIUuo_rkUsaNvnjknGIY/w400-h225/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Made our final trip to Lagoon for the season. Naively thought if we went in the morning there wouldn't be many people. After all, that was the trend in the summer and also, it's chilly out. People won't have acclimated to the below 60 degree weather yet so they'll want to stay inside. Right? Wrong, very wrong. Fortunately, the lines for the kiddie rides were okay. So it wasn't altogether torturous for the parent watching Everett to wait while everyone else rode a tiny dragon rollercoaster. But not altogether without torture because Everett wants to crawl around on the dirty, potentially covid-invested ground, despite having mostly mastered walking. Why walk when you can crawl and discover disgusting things on the ground and completely scuff up your expensive (but adorable) baby Yoda moccasins? <br /><br />Enjoyed walking through a kiddie "haunted" house with themed rooms, activities, and be-costumed employees. Learned that while I would be very uncomfortable with a stranger in 50s garb asking me to dance around sans music, my kids are more than happy to oblige. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9ZvZVDM8JZctBN6uxJdSQ07L13zc0pgiflNg_4XjZRSx2I9LlTy5vFntG5p_Sn6nRf7xEbUppfVe8SHEH-rO4jUD32gRhSXFi7K0SfwkFmF7boE56hXS_CmUOrFs9e0Usv-cb36AthU/s2048/20201024_113906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9ZvZVDM8JZctBN6uxJdSQ07L13zc0pgiflNg_4XjZRSx2I9LlTy5vFntG5p_Sn6nRf7xEbUppfVe8SHEH-rO4jUD32gRhSXFi7K0SfwkFmF7boE56hXS_CmUOrFs9e0Usv-cb36AthU/w480-h640/20201024_113906.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUr3XoadC9LREtsFEfXdrRYbqDKxdvm68_nqoS1D832er4nXX2D-FF9RqL4a6dJGJlJ9hX4pShFieG9SLmOWw07mDKZRnEkLlkIl8rj-id63LYgIZj4QtRXQwwCZL6tkwIgbqburWREM/s2048/20201024_121158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUr3XoadC9LREtsFEfXdrRYbqDKxdvm68_nqoS1D832er4nXX2D-FF9RqL4a6dJGJlJ9hX4pShFieG9SLmOWw07mDKZRnEkLlkIl8rj-id63LYgIZj4QtRXQwwCZL6tkwIgbqburWREM/w480-h640/20201024_121158.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Had my usual internal wrestle about whether I should play piano or use my time on something else. Decided to go with the piano- mostly to procrastinate tidying the house. <br /><br />Apparently my on-again-off again relationship of several years with the piano is not adequate to make my spasmodic recital of "Think of Me" from Phantom of the Opera any less spasmodic. Later contemplated why my interest in everything- piano, blogging, crafting- is always so cyclical. Why am I lacking so much stick-to-it-iveness? Cut my shame spiral short by choosing to focus less on my past behavior and more on developing better stick-to-it-iveness in the future.</p><p>Mentally scanned the areas in my home that still haven't been unpacked and decided to prioritize changing out the hangers in my closet. Because having velvet blush and rose gold hangers is much more important than the lingering boxes of my kids' fall/winter clothes? Right? Probably not, but the job seemed more fun. Will I regret this come Monday when my kids ask for pants? Almost definitely.<br />Only made it half-way through my closet and am unsure when or if I will return to the task.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxG9kdcmk2aqD7ND8uTYlMFpebq6P0XILkfUbgFHHQduyzW5kNSp7DguBeDYavQmPbUNG-nBpXnz7Iy4lmY6u6ZojklFgHNEqTINd6VGcoxKO4I7sszZxB2aRkqeySUUfnWiYiZ45m1o/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="679" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxG9kdcmk2aqD7ND8uTYlMFpebq6P0XILkfUbgFHHQduyzW5kNSp7DguBeDYavQmPbUNG-nBpXnz7Iy4lmY6u6ZojklFgHNEqTINd6VGcoxKO4I7sszZxB2aRkqeySUUfnWiYiZ45m1o/" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3jvztaK" target="_blank">Link for hangers</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Spent Sunday relaxing and celebrating our nephew's birthday. Ate my body weight in pumpkin cookies that John made with a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. Once the kids were in bed we indulged our craving for more Halloween festiveness by watching The Addams Family from 1991. Discussed how old this movie is now. Realized that the movie is as old as I am and therefore, I am old too. </p><p>Reaffirmed that the Addams Family is a weird but fun movie and that I love Christopher Lloyd.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfcfExxDvR83dXMo1_7HvDuTrYE1ICbmdpjULMePDBpXPXJygWUIpQyajZ-LgBzg-TnGMUfBb7yeSx7rrkZd-wLUduo60sXTZy6qFmUEujrp4tQUcFSrxf50PYoA8gB6sOBUSYQ5z_WTY/s2048/DSC06776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfcfExxDvR83dXMo1_7HvDuTrYE1ICbmdpjULMePDBpXPXJygWUIpQyajZ-LgBzg-TnGMUfBb7yeSx7rrkZd-wLUduo60sXTZy6qFmUEujrp4tQUcFSrxf50PYoA8gB6sOBUSYQ5z_WTY/w426-h640/DSC06776.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHK5SgefcFiGcWhNfk4Nq9LBqxPVuKq9L1VRhaJMSSNElhXRne8fIhmvb4L01ZddlryNn7rOPr2SlUf1KXJCBe_c5a7rVmiNXzLxikO_vZxgj6v_yDCTEAC-h2mjKSGFHnJbiGSdYapQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHK5SgefcFiGcWhNfk4Nq9LBqxPVuKq9L1VRhaJMSSNElhXRne8fIhmvb4L01ZddlryNn7rOPr2SlUf1KXJCBe_c5a7rVmiNXzLxikO_vZxgj6v_yDCTEAC-h2mjKSGFHnJbiGSdYapQ/w400-h225/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-71877169134244235712020-10-23T10:58:00.001-07:002020-10-23T10:58:04.645-07:00Eight Ways to Wear a Black Midi Dress<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxaqHEotNAwn7QvSEXhJVIgat4cW9s0XcNtY7ZhjHyCwYc9Rgy_k6uhdzVlVSI9qoNOccHX-yjdfbFMIPDQMdgJGfveSlZ4nsGYvU0iCyexeLKIArtUvAsWbeVeKeWpgWFB3KWfSEOno/s2048/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxaqHEotNAwn7QvSEXhJVIgat4cW9s0XcNtY7ZhjHyCwYc9Rgy_k6uhdzVlVSI9qoNOccHX-yjdfbFMIPDQMdgJGfveSlZ4nsGYvU0iCyexeLKIArtUvAsWbeVeKeWpgWFB3KWfSEOno/s16000/Untitled-1.jpg" /></a></div><p>If I could only keep one piece of clothing in my closet, my black midi dress would probably be it. It's extremely versatile and comfortable. Since it's a neutral you can pair it with just about any color and style of outwear and footwear.</p><p>Would you believe that I bought this on <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32524956507.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dBsaSyW" target="_blank">Aliexpress</a> for less than $10? Crazy, right. Ordering from China is always a gamble but I lucked out with this purchase. I also found an identical dress on <a href="https://amzn.to/3mh8L7g" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</p><p>Here are a few ways I like to style my black midi dress:</p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1. Leather Jacket and Sock Booties</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7rrQuqX3E6zIL4Wn9vZgE_wN1HfMpOhUwcGyqc4hnLFylu4sIfErZMUTP0Gfa4F1mBc6s4wiOVBeYHCeV-sD7VDFEbX8RmL9hxJa6qxYoaqRrK1D5K0Yz9Cd7Og4Q7f8vBm9ce-dgjw/s2048/DSC06303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7rrQuqX3E6zIL4Wn9vZgE_wN1HfMpOhUwcGyqc4hnLFylu4sIfErZMUTP0Gfa4F1mBc6s4wiOVBeYHCeV-sD7VDFEbX8RmL9hxJa6qxYoaqRrK1D5K0Yz9Cd7Og4Q7f8vBm9ce-dgjw/s16000/DSC06303.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2. Camel Coat and Black Heels</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXxeMzfriu8G1V9I2nUVl6gJpIS01G15PIqV0CJ3lH9qbt-GNGWMPFEskUPCHSgF04E_3KTg0EW2Sn5xCUgy5yof7cK88BCC4E_pgIaUX7rxxtlhcG79a0XfWz19sAQ9HSYj9IQ__ViU/s2048/DSC06307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXxeMzfriu8G1V9I2nUVl6gJpIS01G15PIqV0CJ3lH9qbt-GNGWMPFEskUPCHSgF04E_3KTg0EW2Sn5xCUgy5yof7cK88BCC4E_pgIaUX7rxxtlhcG79a0XfWz19sAQ9HSYj9IQ__ViU/s16000/DSC06307.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=616662001&vid=1&tid=gfpl000002&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=CjwKCAjw_sn8BRBrEiwAnUGJDtUhA7A-yHgObMSpewWg_KFSO7UjGD6h8aqqBQcy_hmaEVRQbKOxIRoC7d8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content" target="_blank">Camel Coat</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.lulus.com/products/laura-black-velvet-ankle-strap-heels/372202.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=372202&utm_campaign=PLA_pumps&pla=1&s_kwcid=AL%217824%213%21337857861778%21%21%21g%21311372542519%21&gclid=CjwKCAjw_sn8BRBrEiwAnUGJDoCAbIVmVBt6eizkJQGKwOTQuZaXdgHo0SpqdB9gEQKI4YV2-vJ4sxoC7KgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Black Heels</a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3. Sneakers and a Baseball Cap</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmIEhNb8Hl8RnHuCnLKSYNVXHg79AKs30tLNWJ1nskWqm2Pkgu2cPDa5rQQS7sFpnqjhmEh5RXwcyhPSxwx1Q-zEqao8xLex9khe2aw3rntzkVPdybQXmK-XpQBCBOBbtYTV-WPStlRU/s2048/DSC06334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmIEhNb8Hl8RnHuCnLKSYNVXHg79AKs30tLNWJ1nskWqm2Pkgu2cPDa5rQQS7sFpnqjhmEh5RXwcyhPSxwx1Q-zEqao8xLex9khe2aw3rntzkVPdybQXmK-XpQBCBOBbtYTV-WPStlRU/s16000/DSC06334.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-sneaker-womens/193281?activeColor=102&cm_mmc=emops-_-20190314_order" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">White sneakers</span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">4. Scarf and Booties</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsdPLFiObaclPcy4JwOEFPgeSCxmAk3Hy1JyBhTfDxXZMrBn3VXNGSq8HDPqJFBRCCMfySn0A6CY_ZLR3G3qSiEozPUKLwMGQdYsJJr5Zk4faQYpgfRA2RBL7ytwab4WjNtw-jITBMP0/s2048/DSC06348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsdPLFiObaclPcy4JwOEFPgeSCxmAk3Hy1JyBhTfDxXZMrBn3VXNGSq8HDPqJFBRCCMfySn0A6CY_ZLR3G3qSiEozPUKLwMGQdYsJJr5Zk4faQYpgfRA2RBL7ytwab4WjNtw-jITBMP0/s16000/DSC06348.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-wenda-cut-out-bootie---universal-thread--8482--cognac-8-5/-/A-53809347" target="_blank">Cutout Booties</a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">5. Felt Hat and Over the Knee Boots</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBA0wtljrT_FGIM4-WMWIkObuICw4p-Jm0jYrmiRCRUFFK1Z0gNcKobSQv-Mx28Qsv79a7xL2YM3rgvQ_OMHzMu-Xr0HfK77_5Fmv1Gln2PWwTKSLoJqjkCFabIBvtiKdfYsoOuT7XK4/s2048/DSC06353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBA0wtljrT_FGIM4-WMWIkObuICw4p-Jm0jYrmiRCRUFFK1Z0gNcKobSQv-Mx28Qsv79a7xL2YM3rgvQ_OMHzMu-Xr0HfK77_5Fmv1Gln2PWwTKSLoJqjkCFabIBvtiKdfYsoOuT7XK4/s16000/DSC06353.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07193XYWV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Felt Hat</a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. Sweater and Heels</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sycbz6YZiSYwt2hjtwsXw8JPOE0pdOpPNPLxqbEerbDd-1hFzjO-jp5R1bOvcGbxlnORGhpD-_DoSJyE8lUhZj8uNU8Z0T4FH588990cxPCPc0Rb3H2-U_PZ76S6qkVAl6I8fcEjjjY/s2048/DSC06367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sycbz6YZiSYwt2hjtwsXw8JPOE0pdOpPNPLxqbEerbDd-1hFzjO-jp5R1bOvcGbxlnORGhpD-_DoSJyE8lUhZj8uNU8Z0T4FH588990cxPCPc0Rb3H2-U_PZ76S6qkVAl6I8fcEjjjY/s16000/DSC06367.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">7. Blazer and Leopard Print Heels</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpp_UV-kg432D0z4tSWjnH9dD3VboxbRWDFQEkbdMevgNO_48k0pe1GuCb8G6B3vG3eSdQCSXmHusWaGXKzVAR0Df_QVhNnkFBXi3vzNft9xIxmaKwXA9vTw8iKw01nZqydgkazHM439s/s2048/DSC06390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpp_UV-kg432D0z4tSWjnH9dD3VboxbRWDFQEkbdMevgNO_48k0pe1GuCb8G6B3vG3eSdQCSXmHusWaGXKzVAR0Df_QVhNnkFBXi3vzNft9xIxmaKwXA9vTw8iKw01nZqydgkazHM439s/s16000/DSC06390.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens-clothing/blazers/original-schoolboy-blazer/AC131?color_name=camel&noPopUp=true&srccode=Paid_Search|Shopping|Google|PL_ACQ_WPROD_BLAZERxxxxxxx_EVG_ROAS_XXX_COUSA_EN_EN_A_FACT_GO_SE_PLA_xxxxxxxxxx,Womens_L2Blazers_x_XXX,PRODUCT_GROUP,71700000065605939,58700005802690356,p53124696205&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Paid_Search&utm_campaign=PL_ACQ_WPROD_BLAZERxxxxxxx_EVG_ROAS_XXX_COUSA_EN_EN_A_FACT_GO_SE_PLA_xxxxxxxxxx,Womens_L2Blazers_x_XXX&utm_content=Shopping&NoPopUp=True&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw_sn8BRBrEiwAnUGJDrkHwtj_z3lDa7wh0l4vRgqWkEZVUH-2hHDy7NRCsakXJJHqdPkoRBoC7jYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Schoolboy Blazer</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women--39-s-gemma-faux-leather-leopard-pointed-toe-heeled-pumps---a-new-day--8482--brown-8-5/-/A-53456280" target="_blank">Leopard Heels</a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">8. Belt and Booties</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MA_OpH-bEjQN7T_bBIBk9gCBp-EA9sioBTEP_Ui_jtJpjtgh5H3p8X0cFfoOhIsyGG8rHstpYpcNFAePcB-7aozc4V9oZGOYCSH3tcv-hqX79TfWI8qBtZGhDxVQusbsoTOd5qWoauQ/s2048/DSC06395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MA_OpH-bEjQN7T_bBIBk9gCBp-EA9sioBTEP_Ui_jtJpjtgh5H3p8X0cFfoOhIsyGG8rHstpYpcNFAePcB-7aozc4V9oZGOYCSH3tcv-hqX79TfWI8qBtZGhDxVQusbsoTOd5qWoauQ/s16000/DSC06395.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.express.com/clothing/women/double-o-ring-belt/pro/01021314/color/Cognac/" target="_blank">Ring belt</a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-15205692132688496122020-10-22T21:04:00.002-07:002020-10-22T21:04:59.400-07:00Glam Ursula Costume and Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgIfGSCfFzkim8cvCurNchoyv8LvW703uiNCy9Dm6eCJCr0H8uPVceLSmYIQoK8Isy1ClwhTk2fLpHk7aB_mQKNpmPTa_wxgyVlZkUp1PSoPVlqKs5iNPezKeiVw0jVh8DNGusQzCziM/s1484/blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1484" data-original-width="808" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgIfGSCfFzkim8cvCurNchoyv8LvW703uiNCy9Dm6eCJCr0H8uPVceLSmYIQoK8Isy1ClwhTk2fLpHk7aB_mQKNpmPTa_wxgyVlZkUp1PSoPVlqKs5iNPezKeiVw0jVh8DNGusQzCziM/s16000/blog.jpg" /></a></div><p>Ursula is one of my favorite Disney villains and I loved the idea of creating a low budget costume for her. I decided to go with a more glam than cartoonish interpretation, since I really didn't want to give myself drag queen eyebrows, which is more true to character. I'm just way too lazy for that.</p><p>Using clothes, makeup, and craft supplies I already owned, I was able to create this look for about $20! Not bad at all. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKv1fCyZsGHmG9MRETUDJM8x-NNnTds2dAduk2nEIKT8qlQEVH_e9j9ow_RGLFKGS9cZ7QJc2eToSjn0_1mfxYEM1oPwrcmzEqLqh6kWyjv9EekUjkzELBtfzovUGx7-gb9PKmjpknwI/s2048/DSC05184.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKv1fCyZsGHmG9MRETUDJM8x-NNnTds2dAduk2nEIKT8qlQEVH_e9j9ow_RGLFKGS9cZ7QJc2eToSjn0_1mfxYEM1oPwrcmzEqLqh6kWyjv9EekUjkzELBtfzovUGx7-gb9PKmjpknwI/s16000/DSC05184.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">COSTUME SUPPLIES</b></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">A black top and long black skirt (or a black maxi dress)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.joann.com/6inx25yds-matte-tulle-spools/zprd_14061949a.html?dwvar_zprd__14061949a_variationAttribute=14062012&quantity=1" target="_blank">Rolls of tulle </a>(I used a purple, a light purple, and a gray. If you want your costume to be extra spectacular, I recommend using 2 of the purple and 2 of the light purple)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Black shoes (I just used flats since you don't really want anyone seeing them anyway!)</div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nwdvr4" target="_blank">Air-dry clay</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2FmFKHK" target="_blank">Jewelry eye pin</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/30Ty4Eh" target="_blank">Jump ring</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gold spray paint (or any gold paint you have on hand)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Black ribbon</div><p></p><p><b>SKIRT</b></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Measure the length from your waist to the floor, double that then cut this length from the tulle. Continue to cut this length for the entirety of the tulle rolls. </li><li>Hold each tulle doubled over and pull it through itself over a length of ribbon that you can tie around your waist. </li><li>Repeat, repeat, repeat until your skirt reaches its desired fullness.</li></ol><div><b>NECKLACE</b></div><p></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Roll a ball of air-dry clay into a long cone shape. </li><li>Roll the long cone up on itself so it resembles a shell</li><li>Push in the fat end of the cone so that it is concave.</li><li>With the dull side of a knife, make three indentations along the outer section of the shell. </li><li>Bend an eye pin to about 45 degrees and insert it into the top of the shell.</li><li>Let your shell dry for 2-3 days and then spray paint it gold.</li><li>Attach a large jump ring to the eye pin and feed a black ribbon through it to tie the shell around your neck.</li></ol><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3N8wKS2CHqXOygDdpX-b-6Owr2XaytmLeaeoe9s96CYz-4QVIyh3P3HsBqOQBoixIwQnjA6wteTcbFmUJOxrGys7-lsAI-Av_qG3ae7WkyCukqYmHOenG8VMmfg3nA3TY3YNcxkGvgYc/s2048/DSC05208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3N8wKS2CHqXOygDdpX-b-6Owr2XaytmLeaeoe9s96CYz-4QVIyh3P3HsBqOQBoixIwQnjA6wteTcbFmUJOxrGys7-lsAI-Av_qG3ae7WkyCukqYmHOenG8VMmfg3nA3TY3YNcxkGvgYc/s16000/DSC05208.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzitTSs8_JGxop9yltMecG2DVpi5luanEZHaowTTMVSFE0ZOXrobg4DralRP6tWhTmA2jHJ_2j3D7oEN-geqmuyME0cxSZr_3mDD6XYYUivoUisc5Wd6o_kztlYCGttJaBgTGhUrFhSfU/s2048/DSC05196.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzitTSs8_JGxop9yltMecG2DVpi5luanEZHaowTTMVSFE0ZOXrobg4DralRP6tWhTmA2jHJ_2j3D7oEN-geqmuyME0cxSZr_3mDD6XYYUivoUisc5Wd6o_kztlYCGttJaBgTGhUrFhSfU/s16000/DSC05196.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b>MAKEUP SUPPLIES</b></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Purple face paint (I used a <a href="https://amzn.to/3lp49f5" target="_blank">wet n wild fantasy makers paint palette</a> but ran out while doing my arms. A nicer option would be <a href="https://amzn.to/3nzqad5">Mehron face/body paint</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gray eye shadow (I used my Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture palette)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Black eye shadow (I used my <a href="https://amzn.to/3diGyK7" target="_blank">BH cosmetics Take Me Back to Brazil palette</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shimmery teal eye shadow (I used my Urban Decay Electric palette)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Silver eye shadow (I used my Urban Decay Electric palette)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Black liquid liner (I like <a href="https://amzn.to/2TjBtYU" target="_blank">Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Large false lashes (I used <a href="https://www.minklashlove.com/product-page/vegas-magnetic-lash" target="_blank">Mink Lash Love Vegas lashes</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Red lipstick (I used <a href="https://amzn.to/35wmlgC" target="_blank">Stila Liquid Lipstick in Beso Shimmer</a>)</div><p></p><p><b>EYES</b></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>I applied a gray eye shadow to above my crease, blending it out fairly close to my eyebrows. I also put this shade along my lower lash line.</li><li>I put a black shadow in my crease, layering it until it was quite dark. I also used it on the outer v of my eyelid and along the outer part of my lower lash line.</li><li>I applied a shimmery teal shadow to the rest of my eyelid. </li><li>I dabbed some silver shadow to the inner corners of my eyes.</li><li>I used black liquid liner to create a wing along upper lash line.</li><li>I used mascara and applied large false lashes.</li></ol><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-24577079950411583622020-10-07T21:35:00.008-07:002020-10-07T21:38:49.562-07:00Galaxy Halloween Costume<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXOCb3GwVhmfDQ2Q7j85LxJIBFGN8av-HmPIJPKOnXNdHrLO8sPRZOjLY4sbbDi_Y65oYbaCcY-MFOCj-pARYyNE24MWMnRAwv63Ij4ISiLflHNSZKbMLNKHtVcV8yxm9VlH2-DV5LAA/s1374/blog+pic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="808" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXOCb3GwVhmfDQ2Q7j85LxJIBFGN8av-HmPIJPKOnXNdHrLO8sPRZOjLY4sbbDi_Y65oYbaCcY-MFOCj-pARYyNE24MWMnRAwv63Ij4ISiLflHNSZKbMLNKHtVcV8yxm9VlH2-DV5LAA/s16000/blog+pic.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HECUL2Gf2SGFNocZtLO3AB7s7K3684965P1aUnweSLKKMNQiCdoUjEQOCPpDgMJOXZqJ0oVNoqtCh7nF8XgbGbo2O95im2890WFK68OjRYOue4vonDzl4bqCpTI7lMypOrSaI9KLOdY/s2048/DSC04898+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HECUL2Gf2SGFNocZtLO3AB7s7K3684965P1aUnweSLKKMNQiCdoUjEQOCPpDgMJOXZqJ0oVNoqtCh7nF8XgbGbo2O95im2890WFK68OjRYOue4vonDzl4bqCpTI7lMypOrSaI9KLOdY/s16000/DSC04898+%25283%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Given that we're not quite sure what Halloween is going to look like this year, it may be hard to invest a lot of energy or money into a costume. That's why I decided to brainstorm some different low budget but big impact looks. The first one I put together is this galaxy look. It cost me less than $20 for the dress and about $8 for the lipstick. Everything else I had on hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The makeup may seem intimidating but it's really not too difficult. You just blend blue, purple, and pink colors in whatever way you'd like. I give a breakdown of how I did it below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGlfW7Uyq2eSXRZ7Oa9YcPRFocdkLhX2hfuLNRiJU2XAJLcA19vVXtynMUTllmCY8_L9sAFTiRX82Qfxk1Pp7OFkPg-51l6RYWr0_GyB06ppRqY6a6SjkB8li_GGvD7R-FE887veFGHk/s2048/DSC04859+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGlfW7Uyq2eSXRZ7Oa9YcPRFocdkLhX2hfuLNRiJU2XAJLcA19vVXtynMUTllmCY8_L9sAFTiRX82Qfxk1Pp7OFkPg-51l6RYWr0_GyB06ppRqY6a6SjkB8li_GGvD7R-FE887veFGHk/s16000/DSC04859+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><b>THE COSTUME</b></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3nkLFOp" target="_blank">This $20 dress from Amazon</a> (I think it would be really cute with a black tulle skirt under it too)</p><p><a href="https://www.asos.com/us/glamorous/glamorous-court-heeled-shoe-in-silver-metallic/prd/13805395?affid=25710&_cclid=Google_CjwKCAjwiOv7BRBREiwAXHbv3GXzqnbr7EOUm8_m9VubvGwt0Zk_3zjGDimP071f55QNK2t2k-_hchoC_REQAvD_BwE&channelref=product+search&mk=abc&ppcadref=10104919879%7c106779534612%7caud-963334472077:pla-294682000766&cpn=10104919879&gclid=CjwKCAjwiOv7BRBREiwAXHbv3GXzqnbr7EOUm8_m9VubvGwt0Zk_3zjGDimP071f55QNK2t2k-_hchoC_REQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Silver</a> or <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-4232575/madden-girl-febie-womens-high-heels.jsp?skuid=33297590&CID=shopping15&utm_campaign=WOMENS%20DRESS%20SHOES&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=33297590&utm_campaignid=9733267156&gclid=CjwKCAjwiOv7BRBREiwAXHbv3EDdvPtKZz0vHjYYHCkkwJXlewpQa_P5aXk423qo_NPXk59Qpr68rRoCoMgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">holographic</a> heels</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9lVu9N1-AiQQd3xZegFZs6tZq7x1h1sGBzzz9aZO5RHOicO14iKTu8Wwqyyx3fvCMa80oezFhUeFjq6Dn9cZV_bMkLypshDga1I8rZ5nKyRnUFJnw3H2Ec2DD-bcs1u_HNhU7PF-mos/s2048/DSC04882+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9lVu9N1-AiQQd3xZegFZs6tZq7x1h1sGBzzz9aZO5RHOicO14iKTu8Wwqyyx3fvCMa80oezFhUeFjq6Dn9cZV_bMkLypshDga1I8rZ5nKyRnUFJnw3H2Ec2DD-bcs1u_HNhU7PF-mos/s16000/DSC04882+%25283%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p><b>THE MAKEUP</b></p><p>FACE: I started with a base of <a href="https://amzn.to/36w8CZc" target="_blank">dark face paint</a>. I applied a <a href="https://amzn.to/30ycYes" target="_blank">shimmery fuchsia eye shadow</a> along the border of the face paint. Then I applied a <a href="https://amzn.to/30ycYes" target="_blank">shimmery purple eye shadow</a> just inside of the border of the dark area and in small patches throughout the dark area. I applied <a href="https://amzn.to/2GtcVKa" target="_blank">blue shimmery eyeshadow</a> in large areas throughout the black and a little bit of <a href="https://amzn.to/34r4AP7">turquoise</a> in a couple of patches. On top of all this I used a <a href="https://amzn.to/2HSsGum" target="_blank">white liquid eye liner</a> to make small dots and a couple of lines that looked like stars. I tried to do this as randomly as I could. </p><p>EYES: I used a<a href="https://amzn.to/30ycYes" target="_blank"> silver eye shadow</a>, along with a little purple and blue shadow in the outer corners. I did a wing with black liquid liner and used magnetic lashes from <a href="https://www.minklashlove.com/" target="_blank">Mink Lash Love</a>.</p><p>LIPS: On my lips, I used <a href="https://amzn.to/3lt5kKB" target="_blank">NYX Glitter Goals in Oil Spill</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-82665659647138121452020-07-20T21:48:00.002-07:002020-07-20T21:48:39.934-07:0010 Easy Chalk Activities for Kids<div>
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I'm finding that I need to be more creative with entertaining the kids this summer thanks to our unwelcome friend 'Rona. While many items for summer activities are sold out, chalk is not one of them! Here are some low cost but high fun things to do with chalk:</div>
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1. Create fun scenes that your kids can lie on and you can photograph. I absolutely love the fairy pictures I took of my kids! Pinterest can provide a lot of inspiration for this. For larger designs, I recommend using chalk paint. You can make your own really easily by mixing equal parts of corn starch with water and then adding food coloring!</div>
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<img alt="Such a cute idea for a chalk drawing on the sidewalk. Great for Disney fans & Peter Pan fans alike! #artideas" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/f2/ec/0d/f2ec0dbd13bb50132f8d3b26a27d151c.jpg" /></div>
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source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capn_awesome77/" target="_blank">@capn_awesome77</a></div>
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<img height="640" src="https://www.the11best.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Unicorn-Chalk-Art.jpg" width="510" /></div>
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source: <a href="http://www.ajourneywiththejohnsons.com/2017/11/our-chalk-world.html" target="_blank">The Johnsons' Journey</a></div>
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2. Create roads and towns for toy cars or draw them at a larger scale for your kids to ride their bikes or scooters on.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkf3_g2phzKI86snARSOdlweuHcfOvfX2y7e6v7yosFCcOdFy8phpsde1Jf7pdS6Z20xhgGRIi_H0J4nW7NZmI9NwXhT3bmD6EFoju0s7UdyQmIdr0VFYVaQm69ukxUWCtmQzN50xfQM/s640/IMG_2613.jpg" /><div>
Source: <a href="http://www.ahappywanderer.com/2011/08/chalk-road.html" target="_blank">A Happy Wanderer</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.theiowafarmerswife.com/2012/06/sidewalk-chalk-road-town.html" target="_blank">The Iowa Farmer's Wife</a><br /><div>
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3. One of my favorite ways to practice letter or word recognition with my kids is outside with chalk. You can draw shapes with a letter or word inside, then call out a letter or word and have your child hop on it, squirt it with a squirt gun, throw a wet sponge onto it, or anything else you can think of!</div>
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4. Hopscotch, but make it art.</div>
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<img alt="At Sunglass Hut's summer block party in Miami, family-friendly games included corn hole, bocce ball, ping-pong, and hopscotch." src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/4c/c4/2d/4cc42d6a6cce04c69869b47d7d28d36f.jpg" /></div>
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5. Create a giant snakes and ladders game</div>
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6. Or create your own game. You can get your kids active by putting actions to be performed in the squares.</div>
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source: <a href="https://yoobi.com/blogs/news/yoobi-fied-hopscotch" target="_blank">yoobi</a></div>
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7. Draw your child's outline and let them fill them in however they'd like!</div>
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8. Use painters tape to create a cool geometric pattern!</div>
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Source: <a href="https://www.theidearoom.net/sidewalk-chalk-art/" target="_blank">The Idea Room</a></div>
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9. Create a fun, colorful design to brighten peoples' day!</div>
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10. Buy or create your own spray chalk paint! My kids love spray bottles so I know this would be a hit for us!</div>
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<img alt="Keep kids busy with this easy to make spray chalk perfect for summer! #spraychalkpaint #homemadechalk #sidewalkchalk #chalkartideas #growingajeweledrose #activitiesforkids" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iO94mBrBe8r1JVnWGpy1W490VIq9dGG4q0uw9OydxmenFgb1_OJxCJMX3g81w6NgQaxT6B_HdvU_GtlUw70cIqtCXT6uJ7h1sTzVWM6qALfxB8OjICDnTvZbt2tNaHG7p4M7KGfFgA0/s1600/Homemade+spray+chalk+recipe+for+kids+summer+activities.jpg" /></div>
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Source: <a href="https://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/06/spray-chalk-recipe.html" target="_blank">Growing a Jeweled Rose</a></div>
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I know I'm one of many who has fallen in love with Baby Yoda from the Mandalorian. I say "awww" every time he comes on screen! I just can't deal with that level of cuteness.<br />
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I thought it would be fun to use this adorable little guy for a simple Valentine's Day printable! Click below for 8x10, 5x7, and card versions. Don't worry, they won't say my url on them ;)<br />
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Forever 21's website is... interesting. There is an overwhelming number of items on there and a lot of them are just low quality and/or trashy. However, some of my absolute favorite pieces are from there. If you sift through the junk enough you can find some really interesting statement items and lots of things that fit current trends. Forever 21 is the perfect place to pick up something trendy (that will likely be out of style after a couple of years) at a low price.<br />
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Fortunately for you, I have done you a solid and curated some pieces from Forever 21 that are worth your time (and have good reviews.)<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/catalog/product/f21/dress/2000390920" target="_blank">Sweater midi dress</a>- I own this dress in black and it's amazing. Perfect length and comfortably stretchy.<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/21_items/2000389952" target="_blank">Neon midi skirt</a>- I'm just obsessed with the color of this skirt.<br />
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4. <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/sale/2000390226" target="_blank">Button-down jumpsuit</a>- I like the idea of jumpsuits like these. It's almost like wearing onesie pajamas all day long with zero judgement from anyone who sees you.<br />
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5. <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/sale/2000387662" target="_blank">Satin leopard print skirt</a>- Two things I've been loving right now are satin skirts and leopard print. This skirt is a combination of the two so it's definitely a win!<br />
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6. <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/acc/1000358673" target="_blank">Leopard scarf</a>- I don't think I even need to explain why this is a must have.<br />
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7. <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/sale/2000377219" target="_blank">Pussycat bow shirt</a>- This type of shirt fun to dress down with leather pants or a leather skirt. Adds a little bit of edge to this ultra-feminine piece and looks so good.<br />
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8. <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/acc/1000394438" target="_blank">Heart sunglasses</a>- With Valentine's Day on the horizon, now is the perfect time to buy these!<br />
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Breastfeeding babies has been a big part of the last decade for me. I've either been pregnant or nursing a baby for the past eight years. That's about 60 months of breastfeeding! So I figured I have enough experience to share some things that I consider nursing essentials. They're things that make nursing life just a little bit easier.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.blanqi.com/collections/support-bottoms/products/blanqi-everyday-highwaist-postpartum-nursing-support-leggings?variant=4072530116621&bf=0" target="_blank">Highwaist postpartum + nursing Leggings</a>- I just got a pair of these and I'm in love. I like that they provide a little support around my midsection and also cover me up if I need to lift my shirt to nurse.</div>
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2. <a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/women/t-shirts/aerie-t-shirts/aerie-long-sleeve-ribbed-henley-t-shirt/5493_1599_390?nvid=pdp%3A5493_1692_092?cid=PLA_Aerie_NonBrand_Womens_Tops_TShirts" target="_blank">Henley top</a>- Nothing is more convenient than being able to pop open a couple of buttons to nurse. Henley tops are perfect for this. Another good (and cheaper) option is <a href="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=449160032&vid=2&CAWELAID=120299900003157049&tid=onpl000017&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=CjwKCAiAmNbwBRBOEiwAqcwwpaC8wvAesJjR8JNn9Ft4KsDzp6oixQmNorv0Z7TGMtMcSgfgdhQF3RoCjzwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-53791-Plum-Solid-Sash-Tie-Maxi-Dress.aspx?DepartmentID=1" target="_blank">Wrap dress</a>- I've said it before and I'll say it again. Every nursing woman needs a wrap dress. Nursing is as easy as pulling down a bit of fabric. So I guess when I said nothing was more convenient than a henley top, I lied.<br />
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4. <a href="https://www.loulouandcompany.com/collections/everyday-dresses/products/the-everyday-dress-blush" target="_blank">House dress</a>- Perfect for sleeping in or for days when you're just hanging around at home. I lived in these for the first few couple of weeks after having Everett. They're super comfortable. The dress I linked to has a hidden zipper behind the buttons which is even better for quick nursing access. Another nice one is <a href="https://milkmaidgoods.com/collections/dress/products/24-7-dress-in-elliot?variant=705458831377" target="_blank">here</a> and has snap buttons. Love me some snaps. Except on baby onesies. Then they're the worst.<br />
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5. <a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/women/shirts-blouses/flannels-plaid-shirts/ae-plaid-button-up-shirt/1354_1818_001?menu=cat4840004" target="_blank">Button down shirt</a>- when you're ready to start wearing actual clothes after having a baby, cozy flannel button downs are a nice option (except in summer, obv.) I also love this button down <a href="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=483533012&rrec=true&mlink=5050,12413545,onproduct1_rr_5&clink=12413545#pdp-page-content" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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6. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/bravado-basics-women-s-slimming-nursing-cami-with-removable-pads/-/A-51623640?preselect=51546855#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">Nursing cami</a>- I have mixed feelings with nursing camis. I sometimes find that they're just another annoying layer to unclip. Often I just wear a regular cami with some stretch that I can pull down. However, the cami I linked has some extra support throughout the midsection, so that benefit negates the clip bothersomeness.<br />
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7. <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/products/24-7-classic-nursing-bra-twilight?clickid=RoWTq%3AR14xyJWZewUx0Mo3c3UknRe8VJTWvdS40&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=ImpactRadius&utm_campaign=10078&utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link" target="_blank">Nursing bra</a>- This one is a little pricey but has sooo many good reviews! It's worth the investment, especially if you have a larger chest. If you're looking for something much cheaper, <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-nursing-full-coverage-t-shirt-bra-auden-153/-/A-54156277?preselect=54067396#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">this bra</a> from Target is decent and comes in a wide range of sizes. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/bravado--basics-women--39-s-nursing-seamless-bra---white-l/-/A-52449017" target="_blank">This one</a> is a good option if you don't need as much support and want to be comfortable.<br />
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8. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LSP1PE6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Nipple shields</a>- Oh, how I wish I had used these with all my children. They are invaluable in the first couple of weeks of nursing when you're a little tender (or in my case, when your nipples are bleeding.) They keep your clothes off your skin so your nipples don't get stuck to your clothes.<br />
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9. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MI648C/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B005MI648C&pd_rd_w=2YPZZ&pf_rd_p=c83c55b0-5d97-454a-a592-a891098a9709&pd_rd_wg=jtz0w&pf_rd_r=SEMGJFP40CGWYT3X7N8M&pd_rd_r=6896047b-7e6f-4d2c-999e-6d6c2e37219e&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSUtSSzlaWVAzTFZJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjM5MTMxMU5ZQUhBUzROUEpWTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQwNTU1MldCSVVVQ0UxMlpTSiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=" target="_blank">Nipple cream</a>- You're definitely going to need some of this, at least for the first couple of weeks. They gave this type to me in the hospital and it works well. However, I have SUPER sensitive skin so even with using this, my nipples would be excrutiatingly sore and bleed for the first two weeks. It has happened with all four of my babies. My saving grace was a prescription for All Purpose Nipple Ointment by Dr. Jack Newman. If you're finding the regular ol' lanolin isn't doing it's stuff, ask your doctor for this prescription. It has antibiotics and antifungal agents in there as well as an anti-inflammatory.<br />
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10. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Multi-Use-Stretchy-Copper-Pearl/dp/B077DTBH8P/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=CjwKCAiAmNbwBRBOEiwAqcwwpT587PRYX-Ohmo91FUtiQsTjrej9hPeAJr7lAVHEvRfcYQhj4gDo9hoC5kYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=177561264434&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029714&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13674606988215100035&hvtargid=aud-840076997981%3Akwd-197287093212&hydadcr=6415_9585659&keywords=copper+pearl+nursing+cover&qid=1578545081&sr=8-4" target="_blank">Nursing cover</a>- I love having a nursing cover. If I'm out with my baby, I like having the peace of mind that I can nurse him wherever without having to worry about exposing too much skin or feeling self-conscious. This is more of an issue when wearing a top that needs to be pulled down, thereby exposing a lot of chest, especially if you have a more ample chest. Obviously not everyone will want or need to wear a cover, and that's totally fine, but I love mine. This nursing cover can also be used as a car seat cover and a shopping cart cover. I also love this print <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Multi-Use-Stretchy-Copper-Pearl/dp/B07GBHDVMN/ref=sr_1_49?gclid=CjwKCAiAmNbwBRBOEiwAqcwwpT587PRYX-Ohmo91FUtiQsTjrej9hPeAJr7lAVHEvRfcYQhj4gDo9hoC5kYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=177561264434&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029714&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13674606988215100035&hvtargid=aud-840076997981%3Akwd-197287093212&hydadcr=6415_9585659&keywords=copper+pearl+nursing+cover&qid=1578545081&sr=8-49" target="_blank">here</a>.Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-90996985309624660302018-11-12T14:17:00.000-08:002018-11-12T14:17:06.547-08:00Deals of the Day- Express<div style="text-align: center;">
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Pretty awesome dupe for a Gucci belt! I love mine! It can add a nice extra detail to even a simple jeans + tee outfit!</div>
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Because everyone needs a comfy, oversized sweater for fall and winter! This sweater would be so cute styled in any of these ways:</div>
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dbirfxbxe5f" target="_blank">Red Plaid Flannel Shirt</a></div>
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A winter/fall staple. Here are some of the many ways to style this baby:</div>
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I am always on the lookout for good flared denim. They are just so flattering! And everyone needs a break from skinny jeans sometimes.</div>
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If you've been looking for a pair of jeans that will inspire a "Hey, I think you might have ripped your pants" kind of dad joke from all the older males in your life, then look no further.</div>
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Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-69490598814662546312018-11-11T05:00:00.000-08:002018-11-11T05:00:05.953-08:00Nordstrom Fall Sale Picks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I couldn't help but share some of the great deals that I've had my eye on from the Nordstrom Fall Sale! Sharing deals helps soothe that itch I have to buy all of them myself! I also shared some outfit inspiration for the pieces as well! Enjoy!</div>
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Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-24697524705875439212018-07-09T14:49:00.002-07:002018-07-09T14:52:40.132-07:00Beauty Steals- Too Faced, Urban Decay, pmd, and More!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's been a hot minute since I bought an eyeshadow palette. Mainly because I own a bajillion or two. But I've had an itch to switch things up so this morning I started looking for something new. I happened across some pretty great deals that are part of the Macy's Black Friday in July sale. If you love high end palettes but hate to drop $50 on one, these are the deals for you. Oh, and did I mention free shipping! Yay!</div>
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c6qseebxe5f" target="_blank">Urban Decay Ultimate Basics Palette</a></div>
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$27 (marked down from $54)</div>
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Everyone needs a good set of mattes. Since most of us don't need to be in full glam on a daily basis, mattes are a great everyday option.</div>
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c6qsifbxe5f" target="_blank">Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette</a></div>
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$24.50 (marked down from $49)</div>
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I've wanted a Too Faced chocolate palette for so long! The fact that they smell like chocolate is a big selling point!</div>
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Fun fact about me: I am not a gardener. When they were handing out green thumbs, I was accidentally (or cruelly?) given a black one. Which reminds me of the movie, A Troll in Central Park. Seen that one? If you haven't you are in for a treat. The kind of treat that has a 17% on Rotten Tomatoes. I'm just like that evil troll queen, Gnorga. (Such a hip and current pop culture reference, right? You're welcome.)<br />
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When it comes to plant care, I know almost nothing. Every house plant I've ever owned has died within weeks (except for one hardy little aloe plant.) It's why I don't have a pet. But hey, I figured I'd give kids a shot. So far so good.<br />
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All of this is a long and somewhat nonsensical introduction to saying that my garden is kind of wild and mostly has to fend for itself. At some point John planted a strawberry plant offshoot and a couple of years later our garden is absolutely filled with strawberry plants. You could even say the garden is... jammed with strawberries. You could say that, but I won't. Because that's not funny.<br />
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The wonderful thing is that those strawberries are oh so delicioso. But it didn't take long for Violet to learn that. So now I have the hefty responsibility of keeping my fourteen-month-old from eating all of our strawberries whenever she's outside. And that girl doesn't care if they're red, pink, green, or brown, she eats them all equally. And equally unwashed. And equally preeaten by bugs and animals.<br />
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Although strawberry guard duty is not so fantastic, watching the bigger girls get to discerningly pluck the ripe strawberries and then eating them together to a chorus of "yums" and satisfied sighs is pretty great.<br />
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Sitting here and thinking about you makes my heart feel so happy and full. You are just the sweetest and most beautiful little baby. I adore the way you give us these giant, eye crinkling smiles and immediately turn your head away into whoever is holding you. I don't know whether it's because you're happy feelings overwhelm you or because you feel bashful but it's adorable either way.<br />
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I have to mention your hair because it is by far, the thing that gets mentioned the most about you. You have gorgeous thick, long, curly dark hair. People tend to assume you're older than you are because you are tall and have so much more hair than most babies! You've been able to have pigtails and clips in your hair since you were three months old. I always compare you to snow white because of your pale skin, blue eyes, and dark air. You are just the most beautiful baby!<br />
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You absolutely love your sisters and they love you. Eve will light up when she first sees you in the morning and immediately comes over to you to say, "Hey! Hey, girlie! Hey!" in her squeakiest baby voice. You always respond with a big smile. Whenever I'm trying to finish something and you start to fuss, I'll ask Eve to sit with you and it almost always cheers you up. You also greet Lily with a big smile but she doesn't interact with you quite as much as Eve. When she does it's very cute though. You always make her laugh just with your little baby movements. She calls you "Baby Biolet" and always tells you that you're cute.<br />
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Tickling you almost always causes you to giggle or grunt but getting you to laugh without tickles is a bigger challenge. Eve has a much easier time with it, though. She'll make a silly face or noise and you'll let out the sweetest little giggle. You're most ticklish just below your neck.<br />
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At your four month doctor's appointment you were measuring in the 80th percentile for height and the 40th percentile for weight. I am so happy with those numbers! Eve was in the 3rd percentile for weight as a baby and it was always so stressful! I'm glad that I don't have to worry as much about your growth.<br />
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You have done a lot of traveling in your brief life! You've been to California (including Disneyland!), Las Vegas (twice!), St. George, and Oklahoma. You've been to as many states in the US as I have!<br />
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You went through a rough patch for the first three months of your life where you would be really sad after 8 pm. We could only keep you happy if we walked you around and around. Sometimes even that wasn't enough. You wouldn't go down for the night until after midnight. But now you only rarely stay up that late. Sometimes you still get fussy at night but most of the time you are a very content baby.<br />
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You're great at sleeping through the night! Most of the time you will sleep eight hours without interruption at night. And I'm super grateful for that because I'm not great at dealing with sleep deprivation.<br />
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We are so happy you joined our family! You're sweet, smiling face brings us so much happiness! We love you Violet!<br />
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Our beautiful little Violet entered the world in the early hours of April 12, 2017! I've shared the birth stories of both of our other daughters on this blog, so I think it's only right to document Violet's as well.<br />
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During the afternoon of April 11, I started noticing some mild contractions. I was only 37 weeks pregnant and the same thing had happened for a few hours the night before so I reasoned that I was just experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions and not true labor. Two hours later, I decided to lie down in bed to see if it would stop the contractions. It might seem strange for a woman with a full term baby to want to stop labor but I felt entirely unprepared. My other daughters had arrived at about 39 weeks so I had just assumed that I had a couple more weeks before the baby came. My hospital bag was unpacked and my mum, who I wanted to be at the birth, was on a trip to Australia. I was trying to deny that I was in labor but a little doubt was seeping in. I knew that waiting at home too long could be a mistake. My last labor had only lasted two hours and had started with my water breaking at home. So if my water broke with this labor, there was a chance I wouldn't even have time to make it to the hospital. </div>
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After lying in bed for another two hours, I finally agreed to let John take me to the hospital. Fortunately, he hadn't believed me when I told him I was not in labor and he had gathered the things I needed for the hospital and asked his sister to take our girls for the night. Driving to the hospital, I thought about how relaxed I was in comparison to my last labor. That 30 minute drive to the hospital had been absolutely awful. I had been in horrible pain, with my contractions coming one right after the other, only getting a break every two to three sets of contractions. I had been convinced that we wouldn't make it to the hospital. We had made it with about 15 minutes to spare. This time, however, I was able to talk and joke with John. Yes, the contractions were still painful, but since I was actually getting a break between them, they're much more manageable.</div>
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I had been timing my contractions for hours and they had not been very regular. When we parked at the hospital, it had been 10 minutes since my last one. I was almost tempted to head home because I hated the idea of going in and being sent home. However, I knew my doctor had told me to come in as soon as I started having contractions, so we went in. When they checked me, I was only 4.5 centimeters dilated. I was a little disappointed since I'd been having contractions for about five hours. The doctor on call decided to admit me, because she had delivered my last baby and knew that things could progress quickly. <br />
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After we were situated in the delivery room, the doctor told me I should get my epidural because she wanted to break my water. I didn't feel like I really needed it yet, but I also knew how scary and intense my last labor had been and I feared the same thing would happen once my water was broken. John warned them that the epidural I had with my first daughter had made my blood pressure drop really low and that they had needed to pump me full of fluids. So my nurse did the same thing this time. However, shortly after my water was broken, I started to feel strange. I told my nurse that I was having trouble seeing. I heard the panic in her voice as she asked me what I meant. I told her my vision was going blurry. After I finished speaking those words, I felt an overwhelming urge to close my eyes. When I opened my eyes again, there were three nurses in the room looking at the screens next to me and a very concerned John watching me. They gave me an oxygen mask and increased the rate of my fluids. I felt awful. I was nauseated and I was unable to move. I didn't have the strength to turn my head or even to move my hands. I recognized the feeling from the epidural from my first labor. I was given Zofran for the nausea but the fluids were failing to improve my blood pressure, which had dropped extremely low. I wish I could remember the exact numbers. I do know that my blood pressure with my first labor dropped to 70/30 and I remember thinking that it was even lower this time. </div>
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Eventually, my vision started to fade once more and I passed out again. When I regained consciousness, my nurse called the anesthesiologist and asked him what to do. He brought her a medication to raise my blood pressure. Once this was started in my IV I started to feel a little better but my blood pressure only slightly improved. It wasn't long before I almost passed out again. I started to feel like I couldn't breathe and then once again couldn't stop myself from closing my eyes. This time, I couldn't open my eyes or move but I could hear what was going to around me. Once again, my nurse called the anesthesiologist and asked him what to do. He told her to increase the rate of the medication to its maximum level. </div>
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This whole experience had been pretty harrowing. I could see how worried John was. My sister had also arrived between the first and second time I passed out and she was pretty freaked out too. I was worried that my labor would progress too quickly and since I couldn't move, I wouldn't be able to push and might have an emergency c-section. Scariest of all was that the baby had started to show signs of distress during my third time passing out. Fortunately, however, opening up the medication all the way did the trick. I began to be able to move again. I remembered being so relieved when I could finally lift one of my arms off the bed. </div>
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During this period of low pressure, I only dilated about a centimeter. Once my blood pressure came closer to normal levels, I progressed quickly. It only took about an hour to jump from around a 5 to an 8 or 9. I only had to push twice and Violet was born. She was immediately placed on me and after she was wiped off and had demonstrated a good cry, I was able to spend an hour enjoying some newborn snuggles before all the tests were done on her. That was something that had changed since my other two deliveries.<br />
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Later in the morning, John's sister brought our girls in to meet their new sister. Eve loved her and wanted to hold her for a long time. Lily, however, was more interested in playing with the buttons on my hospital bed. She has since shown a lot more interest in her little sister. She calls her "Baby Biolet" and always tells me that she loves her. Violet's face always lights up when she sees her sisters. Eve has really stepped up in her biggest sister role. She is always willing to sit with Violet and entertain her when I need to get something done.<br />
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The gift we're most excited about is a new baby <b>girl</b> arriving in April!<br />
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Yes, this made more sense when it was Christmas, but hey, we'll pretend this pic is still relevant. Morning sickness tends to kick my butt and zap me of any motivation to do anything other than keep my children and myself alive. So goals are at a bare minimum. And once my sickness subsided I found that some excessive weight gain thanks to some less-than-healthy cravings also left me with little desire to post pictures of myself online.<br />
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But I miss filling up this blog with my ramblings on fashion and motherhood so I'm going to do my best to preserve the small heartbeat that remains here. I plan on sharing some fashion posts, along with more beauty posts and perhaps a little more kid fashion. And anything else I think is useful to the handful of people who will be willing to return this blog after such a long absence.<br />
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So thank you for following along and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that this new year has amazing things in store for you!Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-55571308606502775382016-09-05T19:58:00.004-07:002016-09-05T19:59:29.327-07:00Get Ready for Fall with This $1000 ASOS Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byn382bxe5f" target="_blank">Boohoo Embroidered Folk Maxi Dress</a></div>
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Let's talk about contouring. Maybe you've heard of it before in relation to Kim Kardashian. I'm sure she's credited with the rise of this beauty trend. But if you're not fans of the Kardashian Klan, don't let that put you off using this technique. The beauty of contouring is that it helps you to reshape your face- no surgery required. You can make your nose appear more narrow, your forehead seem shorter and your jawline look less harsh, among other things. And it is a simple addition to your makeup routine. <br />
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Warning: you will become addicted to contouring. Simply because it is so awesome you'll never want to be without it.<br />
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Foundation is wonderful at eliminating variation in color on your face. The downside to this is that it reduces the definition of your face and flattens it out, especially in pictures. And this is why contouring is so helpful, it brings back definition to your features.<br />
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And what takes your contouring to the next level is the addition of highlighting. This will help give you a glowy look and will enhance the definition you've been working to achieve.<br />
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I know that some people are put off of this trend because they feel that the makeup is too obvious. That it doesn't look natural. But there are definitely ways to overcome this. For starters, a lighter application looks very natural. And this is usually how I wear mine. If this is your goal, stop at step 5 of this tutorial.<br />
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My contouring and highlighting product of choice (at the moment) is the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byf4n5bxe5f" target="_blank">NYX Wonder Stick</a>. It's double ended, with one end having a stick of creamy contouring product and the other having a stick of creamy highlighting product. It's easily blended and easy to use. It's especially great when you want your contouring to be more subtle and natural.<br />
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When I want things a little more defined, like when I'm being photographed, I apply a bronzing powder and a highlighting powder over the NYX Wonder Stick. The key to a good contouring product is that it is more gray toned than orange toned. Gray toned will look more like a natural shadow. I use <a href="http://rstyle.me/~8PKVO" target="_blank">theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer</a> and MAC's Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk.<br />
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You don't have to have all the brushes I suggest here. Use what you have and/or what fits your budget. Same goes for all the beauty products.<br />
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Product list:<br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byf4vmbxe5f" target="_blank">Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation</a><br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byf4svbxe5f" target="_blank">Real Techniques Expert Face Brush</a><br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byf4n5bxe5f" target="_blank">NYX Wonder Stick</a><br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/~8PKVO" target="_blank">theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer</a><br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byf4ydbxe5f" target="_blank">Real Techniques Sculpting Brush</a><br />
<a href="http://www.maccosmetics-me.com/?q=en/website_admin/node/560&menu=&CATEGORY_ID=CAT155/CAT159/PROD595" target="_blank">MAC Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk</a><br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byf43vbxe5f" target="_blank">NYX HD Blush in Baby Doll</a><br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/byf44vbxe5f" target="_blank">Real Techniques Blush Brush</a>Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-86162336545236325032016-08-31T15:08:00.000-07:002016-09-02T08:46:48.426-07:00A Versatile White Skirt and an Unauthorized Haircut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/~8PgQf" target="_blank">Similar purple tee</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~8PgYc" target="_blank">Similar layered necklace</a> |<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bya4zvbxe5f" target="_blank">Similar sandals</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bya2sibxe5f" target="_blank">White skirt</a> </div>
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<b>Eve's look:</b></div>
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bya5shbxe5f" target="_blank">Lace shorts</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bya5vhbxe5f" target="_blank">Similar blue tee</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bya5xhbxe5f" target="_blank">Gold sandals</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/322189204048?lpid=82&chn=ps&var=511095667217&ul_noapp=true" target="_blank">Blue and white outfit</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bya6v5bxe5f" target="_blank">Similar gold jelly sandals</a></div>
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<u>The Absence</u><br />
Hey, guys! It's been a while. I wish I had a compelling explanation for my absence, but it really came down to three simple things:<br />
1. Being super burned out<br />
2. Feeling uninspired<br />
3. A <strike>slight</strike> severe addiction to a certain video game<br />
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For the past month, every night this conversation would run through my head:<br />
Responsible Sierra: "Should we brainstorm something for my blog tonight?"<br />
Lazy Sierra: "We could, but putting an outfit together sounds like a lot of work. Do we even know how to do that anymore?"<br />
Responsible Sierra: "But we haven't blogged in forever. We've put years of work into this blog. Are we ready to throw it all away?"<br />
Lazy Sierra: "I see what you're saying and you're making a lot of sense... but I REALLY want to play Overwatch."<br />
Responsible Sierra: "Again? You want to waste another night on that game?"<br />
Lazy Sierra: "Yes. Yes, I do."<br />
Responsible Sierra: "I'm not going to win this one, am I?"<br />
Lazy Sierra: "You've got a 5% chance."<br />
Responsible Sierra: "... I'll try again tomorrow."<br />
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And now you know a new fact about me. I play video games. That's probably not something generally associated with fashion blogging, but amazingly, I do enjoy things other than buying, wearing, and photographing clothes.<br />
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Thankfully my obsession is a little more under control and I've myself itching to do something productive. And that is how this blog post came about.<br />
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<u>The Unauthorized Haircut</u><br />
If you follow this blog closely, you might have noticed that Eve is now sporting a cute little bob instead of her longer locks. Yes, it looks completely adorable but it was a change that was forced upon us.<br />
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One day, while I was putting Lily down for a nap, Eve decided that she wanted short hair. I have no idea why this thought popped into her head. Perhaps she just wondered, "how can I bother Mom today?" And so, Eve fished in a nearby drawer until she found scissors and chopped off the hair on either side of her face to a length just below her ears. It was like some kind of crazy futuristic mullet-esque kind of do.<br />
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And so, after a few tears on my part, off to the hairdressers we went to salvage what we could of her hair. I'm really just glad that she didn't cut it any shorter than she did. I doubt she could pull off a pixie cut quite as well as a bob.<br />
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<u>The Outfit</u><br />
As I mentioned earlier this season, I've been trying to wear things other than bermuda shorts this Summer. They've been my go-to in the past simply because I don't want to show a lot of leg and because the temperature is always sweltering. When I came across this white skirt on ASOS's website for just $8, I knew it would be a great alternative. It can easily be dressed up or dressed down and it can be paired with any color. And while white is not always what you associate with a great momsemble, I've found that it's totally doable with some proactive wiping of little hands and a good stain remover.<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bwat82bxe5f" target="_blank">Similar block heel sandals</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bwaucwbxe5f" target="_blank">Similar faux druzy necklace</a></div>
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At first thought, covering yourself in fabric on a 95 degree day might seem wrong. But when your wearing a light, flowy maxi dress like this one, it's actually oh-so-right. Fabric that hangs away from your body will help keep you cool, especially when it is light weight and light in color. I loved the style and print of this dress- it's 90ish but not overly so. It's an updated version of the floral maxis that my mum would have worn when I was younger.<br />
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Given the dress' length, I wore it with heels. For reference, I'm 5'6" and a couple of parts of the dress touched the ground when standing flat footed. I chose some block heeled gladiator sandals- they kept my feet cool and the thick heel made it a lot easier to traverse the wood chips of a playground.<br />
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And perhaps my favorite thing about this dress are the two tassels at the front. Because I'm all about those tassels (along with most of the population- or at least the fashion conscious portion.)<br />
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I paired this look with gold eye shadow and a matte pink lip. Gold eye makeup is flattering on all eye colors and is neutral enough to accompany a bright colored outfit. I used <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bwavqsbxe5f" target="_blank">Urban Decay's Naked Palette</a>, applying Half Baked on my main lid, Smog in my crease and the outer half of my lid, and Darkhorse to my outer corner. I also mixed Smog and Darkhorse along my lower lash line.<br />
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On my lips I used <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bwavssbxe5f" target="_blank">NYX's Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul</a>. I love NYX's matte lip creams. You apply them as a liquid with the sponge brush applicator which allows you to be more precise than with normal stick lipsticks. Then it dries matte! And I haven't found them to be too drying either.<br />
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In an effort to wear fewer unflattering pairs of bermuda shorts this summer, I've been investing in more cute, comfortable dresses. And I figured a LBD was a pretty practical addition. It's a nice, simple canvas to work with. It can be dressed up or dressed down just by switching the shoes and accessories. It can also work in fall/winter with a cardigan or button down and a pair of tights, colored or not.<br />
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A simple dress like this can really let a necklace take the spotlight. In this case, I wore the Kendra Scott necklace I got in my latest Rocksbox. I'm really tempted to keep this one. And since it's through Rocksbox, there's a pretty significant discount! What do you think? Is this one a keeper? Remember that you can get one month of Rocksbox free with code <b>sierraelizabethblogxoxo</b>.<br />
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Now I thought I'd talk a little about the makeup in this look. I used the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bvyd6ebxe5f" target="_blank">Naked 2</a> palette on my eyes for a cool, taupe-toned look. For those of you who own this palette, I used Tease in the crease and on the outer and inner corners of my main lid. I added Chopper to the middle of my lid and a small amount of YDK into my crease. Then I added a Busted to the outer corner. I also put Tease along my lower lash line.<br />
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On my lips I wore a combination of <a href="http://www.pacificabeauty.com/power-love-natural-lipstick?id=628" target="_blank">Pacifica's Power of Love Lipstick in Nudie Red</a> and <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bvyd5ibxe5f" target="_blank">NYX's Lingerie in Baby Doll</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Linking up with: <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2016/07/what-i-wore-148/" target="_blank">What I Wore</a>, <a href="http://tuckerup.blogspot.com/2016/07/wiww-new-hair-link-up.html" target="_blank">WIWW</a>, <a href="http://colorandgrace.com/2016/07/8-tips-on-how-to-spend-money-wisely-on-fashion/" target="_blank">Color and Grace</a>, <a href="http://sydneyfashionhunter.com/2016/07/printed-maxi-skirt.html#more-3948" target="_blank">Fresh Fashion Forum</a>, <a href="http://classyyettrendy.com/2016/07/nordstrom-sale-try-trendy-wednesday-link-82.html/" target="_blank">Classy Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.jerseygirltexanheart.com/2016/07/i-dont-sweat-i-sparkle-healthy.html" target="_blank">Jersey Girl, Texan Heart</a></span>Sierrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12276937381647704712noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242926949910447664.post-53506203044670941832016-07-15T10:08:00.006-07:002016-07-15T10:08:54.241-07:00Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's that time of year when we once again have to resist the desire to "buy all the things." Yep, it's the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. And any time I can get things from Nordstrom for less than $50 is a woo-hoo moment for me. It's also the perfect time to pick up investment pieces- things that you want to spend a little more money on because a) you'll use them constantly and/or b) they need to be higher quality. Like watches, coats, sunglasses, handbags, etc. </div>
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If you're not up for wading through 70-ish pages of sale items, I've out together some of my favorite items from the sale. I even grouped them into cute little outfits so you can get a feel for how they could be styled. </div>
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Today I'm sharing a few really simple makeup tutorials. The first three build on top of each other, going from subtle to statement. They're all a great way to incorporate a little color into your eye makeup without it looking too bold. And it just so happens that all of these looks would be perfect for the Fourth of July!</div>
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Apply foundation, concealer, a peach or coral shade of blush and any other face products you would like to use,</div>
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- Apply a light, shimmery shadow over your main lid. I used "Virgin" from the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqh9bxe5f" target="_blank">Naked Palette</a></div>
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- Apply a light brown shadow into the crease of your eyelid. I used "Naked" from the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqh9bxe5f" target="_blank">Naked Palette</a></div>
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- Apply a dark blue gel liner across your upper lash line. I used a <a href="http://beautebasics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=69" target="_blank">Beaute Basics Navy Gel Eyeliner</a>. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqbsbxe5f" target="_blank">This</a> is another great option.</div>
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Apply a soft peach or coral toned lipstick. I used <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqcsbxe5f" target="_blank">Maybelline's Pin Up Peach</a>.</div>
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And you're done!</div>
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<b>Look #2: Cobalt Liner</b><br />
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- Follow the eye steps from look #1</div>
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- Dab a bright cobalt colored shadow along the gel liner on your upper lash line. I used Chaos from the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqhnbxe5f" target="_blank">Electric Palette</a>. Cobalt liner is really on trend right now! Another option is to use a <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqiibxe5f" target="_blank">cobalt gel liner</a> and skip the steps from look #1.</div>
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Apply a peach or coral shade of lipstick. I used <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqcsbxe5f" target="_blank">Maybelline's Pin Up Peach</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Look #3: Blue Glitter Liner</span><br />
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- Follow the eye steps from look #1 and look #2</div>
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- Put some eye glitter glue on your hand and sprinkle glitter on top. Mix this together and then using a small eye brush, dab along your cobalt liner. I used <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqm9bxe5f" target="_blank">Sally Girl Glitter Glue</a> and Sally Girl Glitter in Midnight Blue. I'm not sure they sell it anymore so <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/heavy-metal-loose-glitter-by-urban-decay/431.html" target="_blank">here's another option</a></div>
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Once again, pair with a peach or coral toned lipstick. I used <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/btyqcsbxe5f" target="_blank">Maybelline's Pin Up Peach</a>.</div>
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<b>Look #4: Red Metallic Lips</b><br />
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- Fill in your lips with a red lip liner</div>
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- Cover with a red lipstick. I used<a href="http://rstyle.me/~8yRNe" target="_blank"> Maybelline's Siren in Scarlet</a></div>
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- Before the lipstick dries too much, use a small brush to dab a red toned metallic pigment (like this <a href="http://aromaleighcosmetics.com/belthir/" target="_blank">one</a>) over your lips. You can also dab your finger in red toned metallic eye shadow and dab that on your lips.</div>
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