Impromptu Photo Sesh + My Favorite Slouchy Knit Beanie

Sundays are the best days. Not only because we are spiritually refueled, but because it is the one day that we get to completely enjoy each others company. For the most part, life slows down for a brief moment. 

Sometimes those moments need to be documents and out comes the camera for a mini sesh. You don't need a photographer. All you need is a camera, some natural light, and and inspiring muse. This little nugget was all the inspiration I needed in her comfy GAP sweats. I love the detail on the little jacket shoulders. 

 She is in love with "MIMI" (Minnie) right now and occasionally i'll hear her sweet little voice calling for "FIA" (Sophia the First)

 Seriously, she could store our winters food supply in those cheeks. I LOVE it! 

 The bond between mother and daughter in indescribable. I love my boys to the moon and back, but there is something, a twinkle in her eye, a feeling that rocks me to the core, a heavenly bond. I feel like she has been with me waaay longer than her little lifetime! I knew she was coming before I even saw those double lines. Having a daughter is equally gratifying as it is terrifying. My relationship with my mom has been the root of those feelings...but that is another post.

 I love anything comfy-cozy and this beanie from Target is all that + the chips! They have a great selection if you keep missing all your favorites from the boutiques. Can I just tell you that it has taking me almost 30 years to feel comfortable in a beanie? I instantly felt like I should lower my voice and start hunting or something. In other words, manly. Maybe its the whole confidence with age thing. 

 The Mr. decided to join in. Doesn't he look adorable snuggling with Minnie? ha ha 

I sure do love this man. He is a Godsend for putting up with me and all my crazy. He hates the spotlight and I love it...it just works. 

 Let's talk about boyfriend socks. I like to call them hubby socks. Where have these been all these winters??  This is one trend I am tardy for the party for. They are my new favorite winter staple. Best of all..if you don't want to buy them I'm sure you could just go raid your significant other's drawers. Just stay away from the unmentionables. 

Don't worry. I'll never grow up and I plan on rocking latest fashions until I'm 80+. Even if that makes it UN-fashionable. I don't care what consensus says. But then again... I never have.

Slouchy Knit Beanie// Target

Plaid Chiffon Top// Rue 21

Faux Fur Vest// Brickyard Buffalo

Pants// Kohls

Boyfriend Socks// Kohls 

XoXo,

Sheena 

Be Kind to Zombies, They Are People Too

Team Cosplay for the WIN! If you are any type of fan of people watching Salt Lake Comic Con is winning. Lagoon and Walmart watch out! Salt Lake Comic Con Cosplayers have gone above and beyond what they did for Fan X earlier in the year. We have literally seen everyone from Spiderman to Sharknado. Yes.. they were a tornado with sharks all over them… and it was amazing!  

Jamie and I are running around crazy doing all sorts of fun stuff but the internet connection on our phones has been so bogged down by all the traffic that nothing is posting. Sad emoji. So we will make up for it with a post overload next week :) 

Today's celebrity favorite awards go to:

Ron Perlman 

and

Alan Tudyk 

Stay tuned for our action packed weekend in the following days. 

This outfit was super comfy and chill. All the while supporting our fellow Comic Con zombie lovers. Enjoy :)

I said:

"Let's pretend I see a zombie!"

Terrifying… clearly there was no Zombie.

Zombies Crop Tee// Aero

Black Tank// Downeast Basics

Boyfriend Jeans// AE

Black Pumps// Rue 21 (In Store)

Talk Nerdy To Me

It's Thursday! Salt Lake Comic Con is OFFICIALLY here. Is there anyone you guys are excited to see? There are a few we may totally geek out over! Make sure you are following us on Instagram/Twitter/ and Facebook where Jamie will be giving us all the behind the scenes action!

I'll be jumping in every now and then. 

Today's style was so much fun! Dressing for Comic Con has made me the coolest mom in the world. You know it's solid if your kids approve right? 

Marvel Sweatshirt// TJ Maxx / Similar HERE

Aqua Skirt// Brickyard Buffalo / Similar HERE

Red Chucks// Rue 21

Comic Con Fashion + THE Most Comfy Pants in the History of Ever + WINNERS

Guess why we are doing a happy dance?

(Jamie is too… she is just SOO undercover right now with an amazing opportunity that she is incognito)

BECAUSE

IG: @timothycd

&

Facebook: Nancy Lewis

JUST WON FRIDAY PASSES TO SALT LAKE COMIC CON!!

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Congrats to you guys! Make sure to email us for further instructions.

If you have ever been on the fence about a certain style or trend, now is your chance to let your freak flag fly! If you plan on attending Comic Con and cosplay really isn't your thang… there are other avenues to explore.

Such as Sweatalls.

Oversweats?

Sweats+Overalls

Just kidding. 

Jersey Dungarees are the best thing I have ever purchased. 

Period. Who knew that my babies were so fashion forward? Since they wore them before I did…

Still. Don't. Care.

I'm not kidding. They are the most comfy pants in the history of ever with a fashion flair. Sweats with style. 

Add a super cute Marvel Tee with some pumps and you are ready for some geeky chic. Rue 21 has a great selection of Superhero and TMNT shirts and hoodies if you are still on the hunt.

When we do photoshoots we have to have music! At this very moment Vanilla Ice/Ice Ice Baby came on. I just couldn't help myself. Word.

Marvel Tee// Rue 21(In Store) Similar HERE

Jersey Dungarees// Rue 21 (In Store) 

*You guys I seriously searched everywhere online and they are sold out everywhere!*

So call up your Rue 21s and Top Shops and make sure they have them!

LISTEN UP RETAILERS! STOCK EM UP!!

Leopard Pumps// Rue 21 (In Store) Similar HERE

Stay tuned for tomorrow's Comic Con Attire!

XoXo

Sheena

Crop Tees Sealed with a KISS

 LETS GET, LETS GET, LETS GET, LETS GET ROCK! Bad cheerleading cheer? Nope, guess again! If you guessed Def Leppord then, WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! Do people even say that anymore? Oh well.. this post is full of old throwbacks anyway. 

My husband and I got to go to the first show of KISS and Def Leppord's 40th Anniversary Tour. Now I loooove me some ol Def L, but KISS was never really my thing. Now they still aren't, but for a group of 60+ year old dudes they brought the house (well… it was at USANAwhich is outside sooo ...sky?) DOWN! I've never seen so many pyrotecqnics on a stage! I was legitimately concerned for their Aqua Net Hair. (wigs?) Also, I found myself daydreaming about how I could recreate those costumes. For my children. That's O.K. parenting right?

 Here's a little ditty I like to call "Love Bites". One of my all-time faves!

Have you ever loved a fashion trend but it didn't work with your modesty? It happens to me all the time. But GUESS WHAT?!! Jokes on you crop tops! You thought you were creating more skin but you are helping me cover up! 
You know those cute dresses you see everywhere that don't have sleeves?

BAM!

Problem solved. Crop Tees work perfect to cover the tops of dresses where you want more coverage. And you can normally get them super inexpensive! 

I'm surprised that when I walked to of Kohls with the cropped booties for $12 that the alarms didn't go off… because that was a STEAL! 

Get it? ;) 

I apologize… Thank goodness it's Friday.

Seriously though. A good deal is like a massage to my soul. That's the real retail therapy right there!

RAD Crop Tee// Rue 21

Plaid Dress// Forever 21

Buckly Booties// Kohls

"L" Necklace// Rue 21

I'll leave you with a few other options on how to utilize the crop tee. Have a great weekend Loves!

XoXo- Sheena

I Invented Post-Its/ Getting Reunion Ready

This past week was mine and my husband's 10 reunion. We both graduated in 2004 from the same High School. I knew the reunion was this year and last year I started having the thoughts:

-I'm going to start working out right now so I can be in awesome shape 

-Good thing we are done having kids so I won't be pregnant

-I better hurry and accomplish something great

Judge all you want for my vain-y-like thoughts, but I'm pretty sure at least a good 80% of people that go to their reunion have similar thoughts, if not the same. It is what it is. You want to have aged like a fine wine..not like your diet coke that sadly goes flat waaaaaay to suddenly. Why is it that we feel the need to impress people that we haven't seen, nor talked to in 10 years? Who knows… I think movies brainwashed us in that way. 

Anyway, the reunion snuck up on me too quickly and I guess when the last time I went to the gym was?

……………

December. Freaking Christmas time. So what do I do? I run a half marathon that I didn't train for. In hopes that 3 hours of jogging/running would lift my butt back to where it used to be and that the constant forward/backward movement of my swinging arms would give them definition that didn't require the push of a finger. 

With the working out part out the window it was time to make due with what I could control. SPANX it is. 
So without further a due, here are my reunion ready tips.

1. Get Your Hurrr Did

Cover those grays girl! Seriously. I started going gray at about 20. Stupidest thing ever. Something I thought about after the fact, was call for back up. Remember in High School when you would get together with all your friends and get ready for dances? If life allows, have a hair sesh before the reunion. If life is too busy for day of, invite a few of your old group to go get pedicures. 

2. Treat Yourself to Nails and a Pedicure

For those awkward moments when you are talking to someone from high school and a conversation and you have nothing to say. They can just comment on how cute your nails are…

I promise you will at least have one awkward conversation. 

3. Find the Outfit

This kind of depends on the venue. Ours was being held at a park so it was a no go on trying to fit into my old prom dress. 

Sad emoji face.

I really didn't want to wear Bermuda shorts. I have my reasons..

In High School I definitely marched to the beat of my own drum when it came to fashion. I took risks. Some were great, some were just as bad as your dad still wearing his retina damaging neon shorts from the 80's. I wanted to pay homage to my younger self and wear something that reflected good old me. I have definitely grown since High School, but there are parts of me that existed then that I embrace now. I say go with comfort and something with a little edge. I think ant a reunion is a great reason for new clothes. they don't come along very often so go ahead and treat yourself. Whatever you chose, make sure it is YOUR style. Don't forget to accessorize. If all else fails, maxi skirt it. Dress 'em up or down. Like I read on IG the other day:
Maxi skirts are just crotchless yoga pants
Completely acceptable if you ask me. Who does't love yoga anything these days?

4.What is Your Accomplishment?

The two main questions you will most likely hear are

What have you been up to?

What do you do?

Sadly I could not tell everyone that I invented Post-Its.

I did however marry the man of my dreams and have three beautiful children. That is my accomplishment. My best accessory was my family. What ever your accomplishment is, wear it like a statement necklace. Refined and finished. Be confident and proud of who you have become and where you are at in life. Be genuine and exude passion when you speak. If you do this, it won't matter the accomplishment, you might as well have won the Nobel Peace Prize. A mother of 3, or the inventor of Post-Its.

5. Reunions Are No Longer Like the Movies

Leave your expectations at the door because Facebook has completely sucked the fun out of reunions. There is no element of surprise. The people you care to know what is going on in their lives…..you are probably already in the know because you are friends on Facebook. You have already spied on your High School crush/boyfriend and know whether or not he is fat and bald and if you are cuter than his current wife. What's that? They don't have a Facebook? Then they probably won't be at the reunion anyway because that is how the reunions are mainly communicated. You already know who married who, who has kids, and who is the world traveler. It seriously puts a strain on conversations when you have been Facebook friends for years but when put in front of each other you can't find crap to say. 

Oh social media…. you oxymoron you.

All in all.. try not to stress over it. Be confident and love who you have become. Be proud of who you have grown into. Confidence will carry you a lot further and impress more than the perfect outfit… Although it definitely wouldn't hurt ;)

Sun Kissed Tee// American Eagle 
B&W Aztec Pencil Skirt// Rue 21
Breckelles Gladiator Sandals// Amazon.com
"L" Necklace// Rue 21
Hoop Charm Necklace// American Eagle
Wrap-Around Watch// Covet Boutique 
Extensions// Bellami *use code "sheena" for a sweet discount*

Whatever You Are, Be a "Good One" + Bachelorette Rambles

From your porch….. Just kidding. 

Abe Lincoln once said,

"Whatever you are, be a good one."

We love this quote and so does the super cute Kate from 

Ivory Kate. So much in fact, that she started making these amaze-balls Tees. Not only is the message "Good One" ..a good one, but the fit of these shirts are perfect. They are lightweight and LOOOOONG. What's worse than a short shirt? Almost nothing I say. I've washed my shirt 3 times and so far it is still in pristine condition. As per usual, just make sure you are following the care directions. Do this and your clothes will live long happy lives. Promise. 

This shirt comes in white or black xs-xl. Mine is a medium. I probably could have gone with a small but I always like to error on the "a little baggy" rather than "muffin top". Jamie loves it too! She is getting it in black so we can twin it like no ones business.

Be sure to head over to Ivory Kate while she still has a few of these left in stock. She has some amazing other products (accessories/ mary jane moccs) but she is on a little hiatus since she just had herself THE cutest little babe. 

You can find yourself the most comfy of shirts that you can dress up or dress down 

HERE

Did anyone watch The Bachelorette Part 1 last night? Prettttty sure I freaked a little when I saw 

Boys ll Men. They were my first concert EVER. I know… I am THE coolest….and old. Those boys butchered one of the best baby making songs of all time though. Let's just be real about that. And classically trained homeboy wasn't helping much. Like.. at all. I'm liking Nerdy Nick but I don't have any other loves thus far. Can we talk about how beautiful Andi looked as an older woman? I decided that when I get to be that age I will have to own a wig. It was her beautiful white hair! But there is no way I'm heading that direction with these thin locks. So I will be the old lady with the fabulous wigs. Who blogs about her fabulous wigs. ;) Bellami- Can you start working on that for me? Kay thanks!

Last but not least.. I can't help but feel a pang of sadness every time they show Eric Hill. Especially last night with all the talk of death and it could happen to any one of them. They were talking about Ron and his friend that had passed of course, but it was just eery. I couldn't help but wonder how it is for his family and friends to watch the show. Bittersweet I'm sure. 

Good One Shirt// Ivory Kate

Skinny Jeans// Rue 21

Black Pumps// Rue 21

Black Faux Leather Crop Jacket// Kohls

"S" necklace// Rue 21
Extensions// Bellami *Use code sheena for an extra discount*