Maternity

Here are a few shots from a maternity shoot that I took a few weeks back. Hope you enjoy the natural beauty!

Shopping

Mhmmm...I love shopping. I love the colors, the textures, and the many options of beautiful clothing that could look fabulous on your frame. Here are some examples of things I picked up today:)


From ASOS

Every girl needs some form of wild in her wardrobe.


From Old Navy

Silky & Smooth

And I can't forget about my favorite purchase of the night. Some adorable oxfords:)

From Real Simple

20 Seconds of Courage

From http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/online-movies/we-bought-a-zoo-poster

"Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage, and I promise you something great will come of it."

~Benjamin Mee
We Bought a Zoo

Great movie! Go see it!

Paperbacks

Photo by Fotuna



Reading. Like it...at times, but not one of my greatest strengths. I definitely wouldn't call myself a good reader. Proof of this fact is my academic reading test scores. Not good! This is probably because I had to read one sentence three times to finally focus in and comprehend what it says. You can say that I ran out of time on those timed reading comprehension tests.

Regardless of the fact that reading isn't my greatest skill, I really enjoy reading good literature, fiction, nonfiction, self-help, anything that keeps me hooked and makes me feel smarter afterwards:). I'm really not a dummy...just stating that book-smarts isn't something in my blood.

Either way, I love the creativity, beauty, and art of reading a well written, captivating, krinkled and "smells-so-good," paperback book.

Here is my Book Hitlist :

Finding Your North Star by Martha Beck
I'm Second by Doug Bender and Dave Sterrett
This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
Fall on Your Knees by Anne-Marie MacDonald
Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel

Some of these books I have started already and others I am waiting to dive into. Once I complete one of the selections on my hitlist, I'll send my thoughts your way.

Until then, let me know what books you're reading and what you love/hate about each one.

Have fun reading. Chow!

From Here

I wouldn't say that I am someone who can proudly proclaim myself as a confident person. I am far too accustomed with my "insecurities." They ring in my mind and stand in the way of being the confident person that I dream to be. However, it can't be said that I am not confident. According to Peter T. Mcintyre, confidence isn't always about being right but not being afraid to be wrong. That is one thing that I've got. I know when I'm not right and am hesitant when I may be but I am NOT afraid to be wrong. Being wrong gives me confidence to know when I'm right. And I'm ok with doing things backwards if it gets me to where I need to be.

Sit and Enjoy

Perfect for my living room from Urban Outfitters



What I want for my bedroom, also from Urban Outfitters. Check them out Here and Here


And this for my bed. From Anthropologie

Closet Cravings

Closet Cravings: Beautiful items that belong in my closet


A fun, geometric printed, silky blouse from Anthropologie


I've been wanting a Multi-way Dress for a long time. This one looks sweet and chic from Victoria's Secret


Two dresses I think are so sweet from Here and Here


These look so comfy. From Miss Selfridge

Shoes, Jewelry, and Scarves- "Oh My"

I love shopping and accessorizing. It's one of my favorite things to do in my free time. As I have gotten older and my style has evolved. I have grown to love accessorizing with classic pieces in my wardrobe verses having some great, statement pieces that I can only wear once or twice. Having fabulous accessories allows you the opportunity for MANY show-stoper looks. Here are some accessories that I am diggin'.

Shoes

All from Zappos

Jewelry

Both from Anthropologie

Last three from Tiffany & Co.

Scarves

From Gap

From Everything 2 for $32

Wishful Thinking

Need a pick-me-up? Here is a beautiful one and it doesn't cost you a dime. Wishful Thinking will fill your mind with positive, thought-provoking, and feel-good words of advice, beauty, and love. Here is one of my favorites. Enjoy!

What Inspires You?

In a life full of routines, schedules, demands, to-do lists, and the essentials of maintaining your health and sanity, life can get boring, repetitive, and exhausting. To me, that is dreadfully sad. Living a life of planned out circumstances, events, and scheduled experiences without a glimpse of surprise, heart-racing beginnings, challenges, and endings, is a life I don't want to live. Yes, I am a bit of a crazy-nut and am not afraid of making a fool of myself, looking odd, or saying the wrong thing and the wrong time, that is me. And I am not a "live by the book" type of girl.


From Here

A side note: Yes, I still consider myself a girl. I still do long to live in the days when I could live in my fantasies, pretend like I didn't have to grow up, and enjoy my safe and cozy life. Today, I am still a girl...just in a bigger body, more experienced with the world around me, but I still do believe in the innocence and purity of life.

Life really isn't as boring as I make it out to be, it's actually quite beautiful. I am incredibly happy with the blessings I have in my everyday life: I have a forgiving, loving, and unconditional God who I live for, an amazing, musician-husband, whom I am crazy over, two fluffy one-of-a-kind pup-a-dups, two fabulous families in which are my biggest inspirations, supporters, and friends for life, and I can't forget about the life-long friends that I think of and love everyday that are spread throughout the country and world.

I have a splendid work life in which I get to learn with and from unique and remarkable adults at a nonprofit organization. I also have the opportunity to do what I love, teach high schoolers theatre, music, and dance, as well as coach high school pole vault. Aside from the important things in my life which make me whole, I seek inspiration from the world around me to keep me awake, and continually growing and achieving. I do this by staying inspired.

From Here


My inspirations are people. Young and small to big and tall. I love watching people. Watching how they drink their tea, talk on the phone, write, and browse a magazine. I am inspired by fashion, how people dress, accessorize, express themselves through what's on their bodies. I am inspired by art in all it's forms (music, dance, visual arts, poetry, theatre, and more). I am inspired by culture. I am inspired by how people live, their rituals, and habits. If I could, I would go on several excursions through out the year and explore the world and the people that roam there. I am inspired by religion and who drives people to behave, live, and believe.

But most of all, I am inspired by anything new, interesting, and captivating to me.

What Inspires You?

Capturing Time

Ever since my wedding, I fell in love with photography. I am borderline obsessed with looking at breathtaking photography by all professionals in the field. I even dream of being in the photographs because they are so captivating, creative, capture the true emotions and energy of the moment. Since my big day, I started the hobby of taking photographs, here, there, and everywhere. Here is a first look at some of my stuff from Bliss Photography.