salt + light | white plum giveaway

I've blogged about white plum many times before and here I am again to share some of my favorite transitional pieces into spring.  Every time I share some of their amazing goods and they so graciously give a discount code for pb+j readers I always end up using it myself because.. well because I'm a such a sucker for their stuff. there is something new on their site every Tuesday morning, so its like garment crack.  that white plum is dangerous, ya'll! I have gotten such great wear out of every piece I own and have made the most out of every season of life I'm in (pregnant + postpartum most recently) 

these folks are SO GOOD and have offered a special discount code using 

PBJ25 for 25% off your entire purchase until 3/16.

not only that but White Plum is also giving away a $250 credit to a lucky pb+j babes reader!  

lounge vest c/o white plum

salt + light tunic / tassel necklace

denim / booties 

funny funny thing about these booties I'm wearing.. they are my all time favorite pair of shoes.  they have been worn so well and up until a few weeks ago the heel was basically peeling off and there were more close calls of falling completely on my face than I'd like to admit.  it was time to retire.  BUT before making any rash decisions I decided to test the true abilities of my local cobbler's hand and lo and behold these grey doll babies were brought back to life! 

as I was checking out he asked me what in the world was all over them.. I assumed he was speaking of the junk I had dredged them through over the last couple years and shrugged it off and went on my way.  after getting home and putting them on for the first time since they were repaired I realized what he was speaking of.. the poor folks worked and worked to remove the layer of SUEDE and revealed the soft leather underneath.  they had been worn down over the years so there were basically just patches of suede remaining.  

its like they are a different boot!  I still love 'em. suede or not.    

cardigan c/o white plum

flare jeans (on clearance!!)

crew tee / earrings / necklace (similar)

I've teamed up with White Plum again to offer one lucky winner $250 to White Plum towards anything they wish!  I know I'm not the only mama out there that could use $250 to kick off a fresh start to this season's spring wardrobe!  we are 17 days away from Easter Sunday and I myself am still looking for a dress! I wore one of their dresses (and loved!) last year while I was almost 6 months pregnant and got plenty of compliments.  this is one I have my eye on for something fun on the weekend and this one is CUTE for spring.

enter for your chance to win in the rafflecopter giveaway below and in the meantime, you can do a little shopping of your own using code PBJ25OFF for 25% off entire purchase until 3/16! 
wishing you all good luck! 

TONS of credit, as always, to Brittany of B Faith Photography for snapping these pictures.  

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Black Friday + White Plum

It was this time last year that I had just found out I was pregnant with our sweet miracle babe.  

Just 6 days after our second baby went to sit at His right hand on October 11th..October 17th was the day our dreams came true to grow our family from four to five.  I had NO idea how much her perfect placement into our lives would impact me, my heart, and the understanding of grace.

Oh Baker girl.  You and those crystal grey eyes and double chin.

Homegirl is getting straight heavy cream, I tell ya.

But serious- I am one very thankful mama.  

leggings c/o white plum // mug // thankful mama tee // romper // hairbow c/o little biscuit

 It has hit me over the last couple weeks how thankful I am for her.  I cant stop looking at her.  smelling her baby head, and tickling her chunky thighs.

THAT smile!  Letting me into her tiny world with every happy flicker of her sweet little eyes.

The tears are welling as I type..

#truth  

She is my constant reminder that miracles and the purest of all love exists. 

With the end of another Thanksgiving.. I am left with tired feet, hilarious attempts at family photos and extra thankful for pants without buttons.

Pants without buttons saved me from that second helping of mashed potatoes.  Scooped with a yeast roll.  Dipped in the gravy.  

All the carbs, you guys.   

Lets get back to the pants with no buttons. 

Leggings, my friends.  I'm talking about leggings.  

We all know about my leggings love.  They do such good things for the post baby bod.

Plus.. with the extra stretch in the tummy from housing now three babes in two pregnancies, I look like I'm about 5 months pregnant after a bowl of cereal.

Give me all the leggings.  Please.

After reading White Plum's Leggings Guide it brought a whole new meaning to how to wear them for our body types.  'Are they pants?'  No.  So.. cover your bum, girls.. 'What shoes do I wear with them?', 'How do I manage a fun print?'

The answers are all there!  I recently tried out their high-waisted fleece leggings and they are ugh-maaazing.  They come in just two sizes and stretch and hold their shape and do.not.sag.

This was my first time to try the cable knit leggings and OH my I love them!  

 tunic // necklace // leggings // boots

sweater tunic // scarf // jeggings 

  White Plum is giving you the chance to win some of their most popular and best selling leggings - I am so excited for you!!  I confess to own nearly every color and style of leggings from White Plum.  A girl can never have too many, right? Right.  Most of the time that logic doesn't fly with the hubby.. BUT leggings are such an important piece in my wardrobe during the cooler months.  They are perfect to layer under a long tunic (this one is my favorite- I have three colors..camel, navy, and wine and this one is amazing, too!) or pairing with a long cardigan - like this one or this one - and booties. SO many options. 

booties

Lets get to the giveaway, shall we?  Whats up for grabs?  

first place winner receives 10 pairs of leggings of their choice (worth $200 value)

second place winner received 5 pairs of leggings of their choice (worth $100 value)

THAT is an amazing.   

Thats TWO different prize opportunities for TWO different winners.  

..question.. can I enter my own giveaway?  These leggings are seriously my all time favorite and the chance to win TEN pair is unreal! 

 Enter for your chance to win in the rafflecopter giveaway below and in the meantime, you can do a little shopping of your own using code BLACKISBACK for 50% off your entire purchase- their Black Friday sale was SUCH a huge success they extended it through today (Saturday)
This is HUGE!  
You better believe I have filled my cart in anticipation for this amazing Black Friday Sale. 

click for 50% off!

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White Plum really knocked it out of the park with their product selections this season- these are my most favorite pieces EVER to style.  NOW-  Who else is getting in on this Black Friday Sale??  FIRST enter my giveaway (because everyone needs more leggings in their life) and THEN head over to shop their site at 50% off!! .  Hurry!  Sale ends at midnight tonight!

Giveaway runs Friday, November 27th through Monday December 7th.

Good Luck!

This post is brought to you by White Plum and includes an awesome giveaway!  Two winners will win $200 +$100 worth of their awesome leggings.  
TONS of credit to Brittany of B Faith Photography for snapping these pictures.  

Thank you so much!

Dressing My Postpartum Self | Giveaway

How long can I use that term postpartum? Baker turned three months old yesterday (gasp!) and I'm still trying to figure out comfort in my skin. I know this comfort level looks different on everyone, but three kids later I have grown to appreciate my body for what it is.  My pregnancy with Baker was very similar to my pregnancy with the twins, but for whatever reason postpartum has been w i l d, foooor real.  I didn't have the stretch marks or loose skin after the twins like one would expect and I bypassed the stretch marks again even though my skin had been stretched to the max for the second time, but you guys.. I have just come to accept the fact that I’ll always be tucking my loose skin into my pants when I sit down.  

Real talk.

I knew my body wouldn't be the same after pregnancy, but it was a reality check after the twins, and once again after Baker was born.  It is funny how much we forget about pregnancy and postpartum.. 

Over the weekend I finally, finally, finally put away my maternity clothes into their proper bins and found their place in the attic (until next time!).  While I was at it, I purged just about everything I hadn't worn in 3 years since we moved into our home. I was hanging onto things that I wore in high school and college.  I needed fresh motivation to move completely out of my maternity clothes and into 'real' clothes again - and all those 'older clothes' were getting in my way.  
When I looked at those clothes, all I could think was.. 'I don't have anything to wear because nothing fits me!'
What I need are a few staple pieces in my wardrobe - not a ton of things that I only like a little and fit me 'just okay'. 
bag c/o lily jade // riding boots / carlos santana 

scarf (last season) / loft (similar) // tunic c/o white plum // high waisted leggings c/o white plum 

Since Baker was born, I have fallen in love with looser fitted tops, long tunics and leggings of every shape and form.  Gradually I pushed those tighter fitting clothes to the back of my closet.  I started seeking comfort not only in my reflection in the mirror, but also comfort in still being able to get on the floor with my babes and do a puzzle or pick up a sippy cup thats been flung from the heights of the high chair for the bazillionth time.  Its taken some getting used to but two pregnancies and two gigantic bellies later I've finally figured out how to dress myself and feel good about it.  I used to think leggings weren't for me, really because I didn't know how to wear them, but after getting a pair that fit me properly, I was sold!  There are still some that put on and quickly realize 'no.way.' just simply because the fit is off..  After reading White Plum's Leggings Guide it brought a whole new meaning to how to wear them for our body types.  'Are they pants?'  No.  So.. cover your bum, girls.. 'What shoes do I wear with them?', 'How do I manage a fun print?'
tunic (similar) + leggings c/o white plum  

The answers are all there!  I recently tried out their high-waisted fleece leggings and they are ugh-maaazing.  They come in just two sizes and stretch and hold their shape and do.not.sag.
Also. the whole high-waisted cover up my loose skin belly thing is pretty darn amazing.

Can we side track for juuuust a second to talk about Lily Jade and their newest addition(s) to their handbag family.  They Shaylee (above) and the Meggan are bigger and perfect for us mamas with multiple babies.  While I would love to be able to carry just the essentials for Baker, I am also responsible for extra panties (just in case), sippy cups, and eight different kinds of snacks because Lord knows the girls won't ever eat the same - so I am always prepared.  Not to mention the plethora of knick knack things that end up in there, too.  Because who knows when Parker decides she wants her tiny giraffe figurine and Jolie needs not only her white pair of sunnies, but her purpurrr (purple) pair, as well!
We just need (more) space.
The fantastic creators behind Lily Jade listened:)
top c/o white plum // jeans / loft // bag c/o lily jade // wedges (old) / nordstrom (similar)

 This top .. It just screams fall to me!  I ordered a size up from my normal for a more relaxed fit and a little longer in length and I'm glad I did!  I did want to mention that these jeans are technically leggings and I ordered my regular size.  I am always a little weary of pants that claim to be leggings but still have a button and zipper - are they true to size?  These are for sure.
Buttons and zippers in general make me wish for my buttonless maternity pants all over again.
Trendy Mom.  I feel like a trendy mom.
That can wipe a snotty nose and kiss a skinned up knee.
That definitely doesn't have it all together allllll the time and totally hides the extra baby weight around her midsection with long flowy tops and high waisted leggings.
No matter your size, shape, age, or gender, what you feel brings out the best YOU is what you should wear.
 
After sharing my love for leggings last month, I was equally impressed with your legging love, too! Everything I own from White Plum has become a go-to staple in my closet- mainly because they remain pretty classic and relativity affordable.  I continue to go back to styling them over and over again because its just easy and comfortable.  Theres that word again.. Comfortable. 
I especially love their random and amazing sales - like over the weekend I got an email that this sweater was on super sale from $40 to $15- serious perks of being on their mailing list! They don't always announce these discount codes. A girlfriend of mine and I were texting back and forth in contemplation of what colors to buy - because you know we could basically buy three for the price of one! 

I've teamed up with White Plum again to offer one lucky winner $100 to White Plum towards anything they wish!  I know you mamas out there could use some of these staple pieces I speak of, and $100 to kick off a fresh start to this season's fall wardrobe?  Yes, please!!    
Enter for your chance to win in the rafflecopter giveaway below and in the meantime, you can do a little shopping of your own using code PBJ25OFF for 25% off entire purchase until 10/20! 
I already have some things in my cart waiting to be discounted.. like this tee and this plaid shirt (because who doesn't love plaid for this time of year??)

GOOD LUCK:)

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BIG thank you to b faith photography for snapping these photos and to White Plum + Lily Jade for their amazing sponsorship of this post.  
All opinions expressed are my own.

The Perfect Leggings | White Plum Giveaway

Over the weekend we got a snippet of what fall is like here in Texas - a brisk 75 degrees for like 48 hours.  It made the Texas girls want to pull out their leggings and boots and drink all the pumpkin spice lattes they can get there hands on.  I did refrain from all of the above, except I found myself lounging on the patio while watching football in a hoodie and my favorite fleece lined leggings.  Made me wish so badly for this weather to stay put, but alas we are back in the 90's this week.  Such a tease.  I know fall weather will be here before I know it..so patience is a virtue when you live in a state that doesn't exactly have seasons.
leggings c/o white plum // mug c/o linen + lace shop 

If you have been reading this blog for a while now, you know White Plum is one of my favorite online boutiques.  You have probably seen their styles sprinkled throughout this blog - before Baker, during my pregnancy, and now after Baker.  Definitely my first 'go-to' when I'm looking for something in particular (like for a wedding or baby shower and especially for vacation!) or just for fun (work, date night, every day wear).  They have the most adorable clothing, shoes, and accessories and most items are under $50!  My kind of shopping- versatile, trendy and affordable.

 Ninety degrees or not, this week marks the official first day of fall so what better time than now to stock up on some fall and winter staples?  White Plum is giving you the chance to win some of their most popular and best selling leggings - I am so excited for you!!  I confess to own nearly every color and style of leggings from White Plum.  A girl can never have too many, right? Right.  Most of the time that logic doesn't fly with the hubby.. BUT leggings are such an important piece in my wardrobe during the cooler months.  They are perfect to layer under a long tunic (this one is my favorite- I have three colors..camel, navy, and wine and this one is amazing, too!) or pairing with a long cardigan - like this one or this one - and booties. SO many options.
Lets get to the giveaway, shall we?  Whats up for grabs?  

first place winner receives 5 pairs of leggings of their choice (worth $100 value)

second place winner received 3 pairs of leggings of their choice (worth $60 value)

third place winner receives 1 pair of leggings of their choice (worth $20 value)

Thats THREE different prize opportunities for THREE different winners.  

..question.. can I enter my own giveaway?  These leggings are seriously my all time favorite and the chance to win FIVE pair is unreal!  

Enter for your chance to win in the rafflecopter giveaway below and in the meantime, you can do a little shopping of your own using code 3LADIESGET25 for 25% off your entire purchase until 9/28!
Side note: W H Y does Parker look twelve.

Giveaway runs Tuesday, September 22 through Monday September 28th.

Good Luck!

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This post is brought to you by White Plum and includes an awesome giveaway!  Three chances to win a pair (or five!) of their awesome leggings.  White Plum has also provided 3L&TG readers a 25 percent off discount code through Monday, September 28th with the use of code 3LADIESGET25.  Thank you so much!