Part II

 

 

While we were in South Dakota we visited my Grandma several times. We went out on a long walk around her neighborhood, and just sat around her visiting in her room. I loved it, and so did Em. She was all about sharing a cinnamon roll with her the last day we were there, and blowing her tons of kisses everyday we saw her at  (it made my heart melt <3<3<3

We were at Falls Park several times as well, because it was a perfect place to just let Em burn energy and be free. So I recommend it to any families traveling in the area, plus it’s a great place for some pictures. We did a lot of driving, and had tons of plans while we were there for a short time, so it was refreshing to just be outside in such a beautiful place just to run around. My Aunt and Uncle are in one of the pictures above with my ma. They are so great, and fun to be around. And I’m so happy we got to spend some time with them this year, this trip wouldn’t have happened without them!

Sunday April 17th, we drove to Watertown, SD for a service to remember my dad. Many of his friends and our family were there sharing stories of times with him, and after we shared coffee with a lot of creamer (just as he liked it) and cookies. Then we took a stroll around the downtown area, taking lots of pictures and just taking in the time we all had together. It was all so beautiful.

After the service, Stan Em and I drove out to Lake Kampeska where my dad, his sister and my grandparents lived for some time. The lake where he swam and continues to hold state records.

South Dakota will always have a meaningful place in my heart. A place that I have so many memories with my cousins like swimming at Wild Water West Waterpark, jumping on the trampoline, eating lefse countless times (courtesy of our Grandma), and exploring places like Mount Rushmore,Wall Drug, and Crazy Horse as a kid. I feel so lucky to have always had such wonderful and loving people in my life, and now to have shared a small piece of that with Emma and Stan will only add to the memories.

Photographer: Stan & I @ Lost Wages Photography

 

Your Flat Lay for Today

I shot some of my make up just for kicks a while back. I was doing some other make up reviews, and simply decided to get a little artsy with what I already in my make up case. Each of these were given to me, and I can say that I absolutely love each one. From my minty green eye shadows, all the way to my favorite Tory Burch Lip Gloss.

Eyeshadow: 5 Couleurs Designer

(here is a link to the exact minty green palate that I have)  http://www.dior.com/beauty/en_us/fragrance-beauty/makeup/eyes/eyeshadows/pr-eyeshadows-y0148140_f014814308-the-makeup-artist-tutorial-palette.html

Mascara: Victoria’s Secret

Lip Stick: Tory Burch “Ramble on Rose” http://www.toryburch.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ToryBurch_US-Site/default/Link-Product?pid=56GJ01

Photographer: Myself

 

Elephant Print

Stan and I both collect elephant things. Whether it’s a shirt like this one or a figurine we at least take notice to it.

I found this shirt on a clearance rack at JC Penny’s for only $10, and I was immediately sold! Bright colors easily catch my eye, and orange just happens to be one of my favorite colors to wear overall. As  you can tell with my matching purse and shoes 😉 So this outfit was fun to put together, because I already had pieces that matched it.

Top: A.N.A.

Bottoms: Fragile Blue Jeans

Purse: Jessica Simpson

Shoes: Croft&Barrow

Pretty & Practical

I LOVE a decent denim jacket, and right now they seem to be all the rage again. For me it’s something in my closet that gives me endless possibilities, and extra confidence when I wear it, not to mention they are a pretty practical piece to have around for those chilly days.

What is your favorite fashion piece in your closet?

Jackets (in order from top-bottom):

Lauren Conrad

White House Black Market

No Boundaries

Abercrombie and Fitch

Sunnies: Unknown

Necklace: $1 $2 $3 Fashion

Photographer: Myself

April Street Style

Before I talk about the details of this outfit, I just want to say how happy I am with my hair-finally! It’s been a long recovery it seemed like from all of the bleaching and dying throughout the years. And when I found out I was pregnant a little over two years ago, I vowed to myself to not ever permanently dye my hair again. So here it is, no dye, just trims, and all natural and I couldn’t be happier about it.

And about this outfit…this top is from a store that I used to be a stylist at (unfortunately they’re not in business anymore) it was called SYLK. The top is actually a bodysuit which for me is even better. It’s a much easier style to tuck into bottoms and it stays in place. Plus with the cut out sleeves, it’s a look that can truly go from evening to night effortlessly.

The shorts were a find at Forever 21 years ago, and I can’t get over the button fly, high waist look. I wish all of my pants and shorts looked like this pair. && I left a link below to some similar shorts that I found online 😀

Top: S.Y.L.K.

Bottoms: Forever 21 (similar pair found here http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=bottom_jeans&productid=2000152828)

Shoes: Mossimo

Photographer: Kirsi R.

 

 

Leopard

One of my favorite fashion pieces hands down are ankle boots. To me they make an outfit so much more. They add the pizzazz to a classic black dress or plain tee and jeans look. With this outfit I took one of my favorite dresses that I used to wear when I worked in retail, but I changed it up and gave it a little more edge than I used too. Instead of plain black kitten heels like I would normally wear with this classic looking dress, I wore the boots that I wore when Stan first met me haha!

Dress: Quitii

Shoes: Madden Girl

Photographer: Kirsi R.

Pink Flamingo

 

 

A friend of mine from Germany who I have known for more than ten years visited Las Vegas a few weeks back. So we did our usual photo shoot tradition, simply because!

I borrowed her Charming Charlie scarf (link below)  for these pictures, because I loved the print and color palette with my pink coat.

So we spent a few hours catching up, shopping and snapping photos. It was great!

Coat: Rue21

Top: $1 $2 $3 Fashion

Bottoms: Wet Seal

Scarf: Charming Charlie (Link below)

 http://www.charmingcharlie.com/floral-safari-scarf.html#color=coral

Purse: Candies

Shoes: Dexflex

Photographer: Kirsi R. & Myself

 

 

We were Adventurers Today

We were halfway into our lazy Sunday when we received a call from my bro in law. Him and his family were headed to the Lion Habitat Ranch, and wanted to know if we wanted to join. We decided it was a good idea for the kiddos to be together and we met up for this unexpected adventure. Stan and I both had no idea that this place even existed in this area, so it was a neat find.

While we were checking out all of the lions, lioness’, birds, and the giraffe named Ozzie, our Emma was literally “roaring” as big and as loud as she could at each animal. They weren’t the least bit frightened of her, and she wasn’t afraid of them one bit either so it was quite entertaining. && she absolutely loves being with her cousins. So it’s exciting to watch her discover things with them whenever she can.

Although I have mixed emotions when it comes to some animal habitats. I don’t love the idea of animals not being in the wild where they came at all times, just like nature intended. But, I also love the joy it brings my daughter to see animals like lions and giraffes in her home city, just like it brought me joy as a kid. We didn’t have  to pack our bags and take a long flight to Africa to show her some wild creatures. We just hopped on the freeway for about a half hour and we were there. So for that, I am thankful for these kinds of opportunities.

Photographer: Myself

Love is a Gamble…Jackpot!

I’ve been wearing faux glasses for over decade now, and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon haha. Brown colored glasses like these, that don’t cost a fortune are my favorite. && these glasses are SUPER 80s which I love even more. So retro.

Top(s): $1 $2 $3 Fashion

Bottoms: Hippie

Glasses: $1 $2 $3 Fashion

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Photographer: Myself

 

Timeless

 

Emma and I spent a few days in Laughlin last weekend. We were spending time with family and celebrating birthdays. It was exciting, and I wanted to share an outfit that I wore the night we got there. So I got dressed up again the morning after so we had better lighting and just posed for a few shots.

The floral top is actually a robe I picked up from H&M a few years ago to add to my hospital bag before we had Emma. I wore it out right after she was born. I mean I put it on with every pair of yoga pants I owned-even when we left the house haha. So after a while I put it away for a while, until I thought to tie it at my waist and make it new again. Now I absolutely love it again. There is something about my H&M pieces that feel so timeless to me.

Top: Epique Moi

Cover Up: H&M robe

Bottoms: Jane Norman *London*

Sunnies: Dollar General

Shoes: Mossimo

Photographer: Myself