Soul Flower style post

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quick sneak peak of my upcoming projects... DIY?

Soul Flower style post

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Mushroom diaper bag :)

It has adjustable straps

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32 weeks: life, projects, ect....

Thrift shopping, baby bump and all

OK. I am now officially 32 weeks, I figured I would do a quick update, life, style, projects, and all that jazz! Hope you are all doing well, and ready for summer! I am feeling ready to have this baby! I've been keeping busy nesting, embroidering, and eating, but I figured you guys might want to see what I've been up to lately! So enjoy my quick little update!

Well. In the fashion/ style realm of life, I have been working on altering, embellishing, and mending my clothes. I haven't been too motivated to do much with my clothes, and my alter bin is always full. But lately I have been more focused, as I am doing it as a project for Personal Progress. so the most recent project I have been working on is an embellished cardigan.

 CARDIGAN REMIX:

making some patches

I started off with a cute Shade cardigan, I had from years ago, it fits perfectly, its a cute style, but I kindof don't like to much plain black items, so I wanted to dress it up a bit. Years ago, I had this Chanel inspired cardigan I LOVED, I honestly am sad I ever got rid of it. It was white, with black stripes.

pinning, and planning....

Well, I decided to try to create something similar  and find a way to practice my embroidery, applique, and embellishing skills. I LOVE how the sweater turned out, its so fun, I really just added some white trim to the bottom of the cardigan (with an embroidered quote from Coco Chanel "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different) I then cut up an old stained onsie, that had a really cute flower print, and made it into flower patches, sewing them on with my machine.

 I added a few more little patches/ fabric applique, from white, black, and muslin fabric. Lastly I added some embroidery, and a large fabric flower. It took a few days, but I love Coco Chanel, the Chanel look, and I thought this was a clever twist (notice the Chanel logo is a copywrite logo instead of the actual thing, just a fun project.) Obviously this look is one of a kind, and not intended to be copied, sold, or competition with the actual Chanel brand, this is a bit more homemade, and sloppy, just for fun :) Just a tribute to one of my favorite fashion labels & designers.

finished!

 SHOE remix:

I also had a cute pair of Steve Madden shoes I got from D.I. for a couple bucks, I was planning on covering them with crystals, but as I started to sand off the patent black leather finish, I was surprised to find a nice taupe/ grey suede underneath.

The more I sanded the more I loved the color against the metallic trim, so I instead just sanded away all the black, leaving the metallic, and adding a few light black lines as trim (with a permanent marker) Check out the before and afters :)

                                                     

after! LOVE them

My bump update & my projects up close:

Its not a tank, It's not a tee, its even better

That little blue number, thats not a layering tee or tank! Oh and checkout my baby bump :)

So yesterday I was feeling pretty pregnant. Its funny with me its like an optical illusion, I dont look that pregnant unless I turn sideways, then you can really see my bump. Well I just got this new layering piece I am pretty excited about! Read on, oh and soon another soul-flower styling post & I am almost done with my embroidered bag!

OK, so I am currently loving this new store, because it is summer, I am pregnant, and basically I want my necklines to be modest, but with as little fabric as necessary, I hate bulk, I dont want to add any more bulk to my look, ha, and because its warm, I dont really want to be wearing two shirts in this weather...

Well, you are going to be blown away, I just reviewed this company CoverMe
which offers a new type of layering option....

Its not a tank... Its not a tee... its something completely different! Check out my review! 
And be sure to checkout their shop!

Life & style update! OOTD

Shoes: Plato's Closet & pants Bohme!

Ok guys so I've been running around like crazy. Here are some quick updates....
The weather has been amazing! I have been soaking in the warmth, embroidering like mad (I am working on a summer tote bag, you can never have enough for picnics, bike rides, library books, ect.)

Top from Soul-Flower!

Dont forget to check out my Soul-Flower post! I just styled their new 3 branches shirt, and it is AMAZING, grey with neon/pastel Henna inspired leaves. Love this look, (click here to read the full post) & to see more pictures and more LOVELY clothing!

Also been feeling pretty dang pregnant. Between 5-7 months is when my belly starts to really pop. I am not one to focus on my belly, I try to find ways to dress as flattering as possible. I've learned a few tricks of maternity dressing, I should be doing a post in the future, but here is my little tip for now: When your belly gets really big try wearing loose billowy tops/tanks, paired with a longer slouchy boyfriend cardigan. I don't know why this look works so well, but it does. Also for dressing up a bit, try a empire waist dress, with a long cardi. In the look I wore sunday, I played around with a mono-chromatic base (blue) which is VERY slimming, wearing my skirt higher up to create an empire waist, matching my leggings to the skirt, and pairing it with a bright colored cardi. See my outfit above (necklace from Statement Baubles!)
If you are wondering what I look like, checkout my baby bump update below. I have already gained about 15 pounds, so I am well on my way. I am so ready to have this baby!!! I can't wait.

                                                   Baby Bump update: 7 months (28 weeks)

thread book

Been embroidering like a mad women. I love love love it, and miss it. Need to do more, pinterest is getting me to pull it together, get inspired and start sewing.

Seriously pinterest is my new best friend, besides Emma, well, and those things are kindof related. She got me started on pinterest, and first of all, I have been uploading all the files on my computer, clearing up some space, second, there is so much inspiration, and any inspiration is always a good thing!

embroidered tote

needle book

Ready for summer? I am dying, the snow is melted, the weather is fabulous, if you are looking for a modest swimsuit, be sure to checkout my latest review (read it here) or checkout Beverly Swimwear! See my video review below!