WIWW: My Heart{s} On My Sleeve

This week's What I Wore Wednesday is probably my favorite outfit to date.

Often times I will see an outfit (a really cute one!) on Pinterest, save it to my 'Delighted Shopper' board, and never come back to it.  Such a shame. Crying, actually.  I think I would save so much time if I could just whip out my pin-board for inspiration.. 'pin-spiration!  That's what it is there for, right?

Here is a recent pin I found interesting enough to save to my board:

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Quite a unique way of layering, if you ask me.

So, my outfit was born. 

My best impression of the 'pin' picture.  Can we talk about how many of you have never been introduced to the glorious Sam Moon?  Let's take a moment to thank me for officially changing your life.  I've been going to Sam Moon for years!    

I love this outfit.. same in theory, but still pretty different from the original. 

The grey button down is another Christmas wish-list blouse that the hubby went right out and purchased for giving.  I have contemplated over in my brain how I wanted to wear it.  It is light, comfortable, and a great length; all good things for layering.  After getting used to the longer length of my maternity tops, I've had trouble transitioning back to some of my non-maternity blouses. 

Am I the only one with this trouble?  I confess to continue to wear a handful of my tank tops and a long sleeve shirt from Gap Maternity.  I only wear them at home,  but they are my favorite!!  I can't stop, wont stop.       

 blouse // loft * tank // express * jacket // loft

jeans // william rast * pumps // nine west

necklace // sam moon * bracelet // loft * watch // fossil 

The weather has been so random here lately.  It was 75 over the weekend and by Monday it was in the 50's with a wind chill making it feel like it was 35 degrees.

Texas weather is perfect for this kind of outfit.  Layering is a must for chilly mornings and mild afternoons. 

I so badly wanted to crop this last picture to hide my jean scrunch.  My heels were sinking into the grass!  I think it is time to change the scene for the WIWW pictures...

Thanks so, SO much for all the sweet comments and emails.  I am continually humbled and impressed by the kindness of complete strangers.  I.Love.It.

Period.

Linking up with Tucker Up, Because Shanna Said So, The Pleated Poppy, Get Your Pretty On, Rolled Up Pretty, Stylelixir, and Pinterest Told Me To

Insta-Wrap {02.22.2013}

This week is a combo of my favorite IG photos over the past two weeks.  Be sure to follow along (masseya) for cuteness overload on a daily basis:)

On the 8th of February we took baby girls to the doctor for their 2 month check-up.  I snapped a picture of these cuties and their nakey bods before height and weight checks.  Seriously? How precious are they with their daddy?  I find myself with a twindge of jealousy when I watch the way they interact with Jordan.  So precious.  This picture pretty much sums up the blessing that make up my entire world.  

After our visit to the pediatrician (and 5 shots in their little legs later- booo..) we stopped for lunch between errands.  I had just gotten these head bows from Jameson Monroe in the mail and worked hard to match them to anything the girls had in their closet.  Momma might have a problem slight obsession when she now matches outfits to head bows instead of the other way around.  But, when you have bows as beautiful as this one, it's hard not to. I could spend a small fortune on dressing my baby girls' heads.

..and Parker- stunning.  

..not to forget Jolie Polie.  Aproxx 3 minutes after this picture was taken she had a blow out while daddy was holding her.  Up her back and down her legs.  They always poop on Jordan. 

At least it didn't get on the bow. 

For this reason we have been keeping not only an extra set of clothes for the girls, but also for daddy, too. 

Aunty Ashley (sister in theory) came to visit.  My girls ADORE her.  I mean.. who wouldn't?  Duh.

Baby dreams are so sweet and my favorite.  The girls ALWAYS smile in their sleep.  But, what in the world would trouble this sweet one to pucker her lip? I was dying to scoop her up and rock that bad (?) dream away. 

Lazy Saturday afternoon last week while Jordan was at work.. The girls fell asleep in my lap, and momma decided she wanted to nap, too!  I confess that I have never napped since bringing the girls home from the hospital until this day.  We slept on the couch together for 2 1/2 hours.  Exhausted?  Slightly.

It was the BEST nap ever. 

Jolie and her limber gynastic stretching.  She loves her stretches, for sure.  When we unwrap her swaddleme sack after being swaddled all night long, both her arms go shooting in the air to "freedom!".  So funny.  Love her.

I spoke of the "Tierra" eyebrow smirk on IG this week.. and here it is again.  That eyebrow and her expressions never cease to bring a smile to my face.  Talk about sparkle.  This girl has got it. 

Naps in the crib started this week and have been quite successful.  Up until this point we've been letting them sleep anywhere- usually in the swing, our laps, or the bouncy seats.  We  decided that if we had any hopes to move them to the nursery (around month 3 or 4 is the plan- tenative.) that they should actually learn to be able to sleep laying flat.  They still sleep at night in their bouncy seats.

The hardest part is letting them cry it out if they start to stir around.  Momma and Daddy need some self-soothing techniques of our own. 

I had a crazy long day at work on Wednesday- I had to attend an event after my usual work day- which left me without my love bugs for way.too. long. 

Jordan came to have lunch with me and brought the cutest companions with him:)  That man know the ropes when it comes to dressing my girls.  He even brought extra bows in the diaper bag in case this momma didn't approve of the one he selected.  Smart man. 

I forsee my complete confidence in him for dressing the girls when school days roll around.

And.. today is FRIDAY and this week I'm off (every other week I have a four day weekend).  I have been dying for this day with my sweet babes.  The next four days will be amazing- so much P&J time. 

Pure perfection in my book. 

This weekend should be fun!  Today is a lazy PJ-kind-of-day.. Jordan is at the frie station, so it is just me and the girls.  Tomorrow we are heading out to spend some time with our fire family- P&J will finally get to meet the women of the family.  The fire wifes are super jelly that the guys already got to meet Parker and Jolie.  Sunday will be spent with all three of my sweeties and a date with Jesus.  Monday, Jordan is back at work and I'm going solo to Jolie's physical therapy appointment- which is going incredibly well!  She has made so much great progress with torticollis- it will soon be a distant memory:) Her motor function has improved so significantly.  It is like the torticollis was holding her back or something.  Looking forward to hearing with the therapist has to say.

What are ya'll doin' this weekend? 

Happy Friday!

Linking up with From My Grey Desk and Life Rearranged 

Heyyy Girrrl.. Winky, Winky

Parker found her reflection in the mirror on her swing. 

Heyyy girlll.. winky, winky ;)

The bestest and I laughed so hard at her manipulative ability to make that girl in her reflection melt with desire.  If this is any indication of her teenage years.. we are in trouble.

I bet you can't watch this just once.

WIWW: Layers of Coral & Slouchy Boots

I'm in coral.  Shocker? Not really, I know. Last week I found myself in some shade of orange three times.  There was a fourth day- but realized my coral ways and opted for fuchsia instead.  I'm a fan of color, for sure.  And the color of my life at the moment is coral.       

Top // Loft (no longer available) * Crop Jeans// Loft
Boots // Madden Girl @ DSW * Necklace // Sam Moon 

This top is from Loft {mind blowing you with surprise today, aren't I?} and was available for all of 7 minutes.  It flew off the shelves and literally vanished in web world! While on bed rest I regularly perused my favorite shops online and as soon as I saw this top I sent it right over to Jordan to add to my Christmas list.  He must have gone out that day to get it because the next day while I was {yet again} building my wish list of clothes to fill my closet post-babies, the shirt was gone.  I was so bummed. When I opened the gift on Christmas morning I was shocked to see it! And SO excited, of course:) I was convinced that he wasn't able to get it.  Rock star of a hubby right there. 

Like I've said before, my mother in law gets me a lot of the jewelry I wear- and does so well, I must say! This necklace was a gift from her.  After I posted about my first day back to work wearing it, I got so many compliments {thank you!} and questions asking where it is from.

Sam Moon.  {and all it's glory.}

Between Charming Charlie's, Sam Moon, and random shops, I have a ton.  A. Ton.  A knotted mess that consumes an entire drawer of our bedroom dresser.  I almost have to select my jewelry the night before because I have actually been late for work sifting through that mess.  I usually end up wearing the same pieces- whatever is laying right on top{and un-tangled}. Sad.

I need a better plan for organization of my hefty collection.  Someone want to come and hang out with me for a week while I de-tangle?  I'll feed you.

This outfit isn't terribly creative, but there is something about a good {make me feel pretty} flowy top, a {big and chunky} statement necklace, and {my go-to} skinnies paired with {my-go-with-almost-everything} slouchy boots.  It works. 

Happy Wednesday, friends!  The week is halfway through- always a reason to be happy about that:)  

Linking up with Tucker Up, Because Shanna Said So, The Pleated Poppy, Get Your Pretty On, and Rolled Up Pretty, Stylelixir

Because It's Tuesday..

..and my babies are incredibly precious..
..and while I'm never one to gloat about my successes..
..I We made some {really} cute kiddos..
..and I am stuck at work missing those little bits like mad..
..and my sweet Parker has a shocking impression of Tierra's {the Tierra-ble} eyebrow expression..
..but, she is much cuter..
..with much, much more sparkle than that basket-case will ever have..
..and Jolie just melts me on a daily, hourly, minute by minute basis..

Something to make you smile on this Tuesday:) 

Happy Valentine's Day {2.14.2013}

Photo: B Faith Photography

Card: Katie @ Design on Paper via Easy

WIWW: Comfy Casual & Polka Dots

We live in the backwoods- didn't you know?  Ok, not really.  But, apparently my husband is a lumberjack and pro-collector of wood.  AND- because we live in Texas where it regularly hits 70 degrees, we definitely need fire wood stacked to the ceiling.

He has fun with his manly things, and seeing that our house has recently had an influx of estrogen, I let him chop all the wood his little heart desires.   

Remember this necklace?  Well.. this precious little bracelet was also made c/o Meg from her sweet little etsy shop.

{Excuse the over-exposure.  The hubs is still getting used to being the camera man..}  

Shirt // J.Crew Factory (a couple years old) * Cami // Loft * Scarf // The Limited (years ago) 

Crop Pants // Loft * Shoes // Toms

I LOVE this shirt.  Sweat shirt.. comfy lounge shirt- whatever you want to call it.  I adore it.  I wear it all the time- but never really thought the dress it up much.  It has always been one of those that I would throw on with some yoga pants and a ponytail and head out to the grocery store. 

Well, today I mixed it up, and got cray cray.  Let's be honest- I get excited about silly things, and this was one of those silly things.  I came to be quite proud of myself for my little ensemble.  I bought that cami a couple weeks back thinking I would pair it with a sweater I got for Christmas- but it has hardly been the weather for wearing a sweater, much less layering under one.  Weather has been quite beautiful- hence the crop pants, but crisp enough to warrant sleeves and a scarf.

Although, I'm a scarf girl all year round.  The hubby makes horrible fun at me for that fashion statement. 

It's awfully comfy over here.. how's your day?

Linking up with Tucker Up, Because Shanna Said So, The Pleated Poppy, Get Your Pretty On, and Rolled Up Pretty, Stylelixir