Friday, May 2, 2014

UN-Favsies Friday


Let us preface this in saying that is in no way meant to hurt feelings or offend.  We have all followed like a flock of sheep with one trend or another in life. Some good, some bad, some absolutely terrible. BUT… 

How's this for chevron Karson and Natalie?

We have all done it and most likely still are doing it.
And hey, some of you (& us)  might still love these things and that's T-O-T-A-L-L-Y OK. It's all about confidence with whatever you are wearing.
We asked our followers what they were sooo over right now and this is what they came up with as well as our UN-favsies.
BTW we had a blast doing this. Sometimes its just pure awesomeness to be able to laugh at yourself.  

Here is what a few of ya'll had to say:



Bah ha ha.. We were dying over all of your responses! Not all trends are going to be for everyone, but sometimes there should be a limit on how long one stays around we think.


First off, I love my stiletto nails! I still do, and go back to them every now and again. I think it might be because I feel like I have sausage fingers and they help make them look longer. Serious.

Chevron. Talk about your immortal print! This print has been going strong FOREVER! We still like it.. but just in small doses. 

Mint and Coral. We really do love these colors and they look good on just about everyone, but one can only stare at the same two colors for so long. It's been over a year now, and they have become too controlling. How about some nice royal blues and this years super cute color radiant orchid? 


Birkenstocks. I cannot do this one guys. CAN NOT. Kind of like the whole crocs thing.I wish they would have left these locked away with their boxed set of Blossom.


Unnaturally colored eyebrows. I don't get it. Same color as your hair? A little more understandable. Coloring to accent an outfit or match your shirt? …….. (crickets chirping)



Let us finish by saying- Good on ya Chevron.  You've hung in there and I'm still buying stuff with your darling zig zag pattern. The best part of this post is that Sheena and I owned almost everything you told us you were over. Like, ombre, bling jeans, chevron, stiletto nails, ect... It's never a bad thing.  Rock it if you've got it & you love it.




Socks with sandals.  I'm not talking the cute little things made for closed toed shoes.  I have a family member who shall go unnamed and HE, I mean He or She has always done this.  Is it a Utah thing?


 Shannon- This is just for you!  I like trucker hats, poolside, running.. but I do agree there is a place for them! 





Thanks for everyone who joined our convo!  We love the input from each of you.



Because we love you so much…Here is a very special and very professional video of the two of us. It is magical.












Wednesday, April 30, 2014

A Camera Shy photog & a little confidence.




First things first.  Ever since I had my sweet little miss, I've become a little camera shy.  I think that happens when you hit 50 months pregnant or at least what that feels like that and you no longer want to see what you actually look like.  Here are my thoughts on getting over it. 

1.  Start with a selfie.  One of my cute friends told me that I make her want to be in pictures again.  Why?  After I had Ava, I didn't like my middle & so I would selfie with her.  The glory of having a kid, is you can place them infront of the body part you like the least!  Place baby & snap the selfie!  You control the camera, the filter, & most of all you can take as many as you'd like until you're happy!  




2. It's hard to be the photographed & photographer at the same time.  So, I've had to let go and let my sweet husband take the camera reins & take my picture.  This is something I've had to make a concious effort to do since my babe was born.  She will want pictures of more than just her and her dad one day.

3.  If you wait for the day you think you will look good, it will never come.  It's time to feel good now.  In 20 years you will look back and think "what the heck was I complaining about!"

4. Embrace it OR crop it.  I love the moms who have the baby and get out there and show the world their post-baby body.  Most of us don't got back to a 6 pack a day later, don't feel bad.  You just had a baby.  You literally gave life to something.  Your body will not be the same for a while.  REMEMBER, pregnancy is temporary.
I cropped this way down and it went from one of my least favorite pics to a cherished moment!

5. Find something that makes you feel your best.  My sister had a first date shirt that she knew made her look her best.  When we look good, we feel good, & then we kill it with confidence.  Find that thing that you KNOW you look good in and rock it!  Dresses do that for me.  Enter the sweet shop over at www.sassysteals.com.   I know the chevron maxi-dress has been around for a bit & until around a month ago I had never even owned one.  Now that I have, I'm seriously wondering where this was when I was pregnant last year?  I know, I'm late on the trend.
I can't wait to wear it on my upcoming trip to Vegas!  I paired it with a sweater from Kim's Fashions to coverup the strapless top.  I did grab a sweet high-waist suit (thanks so Sheena) & this will also be my coverup when I head to the pool.

Grab this HERE before it's gone!












Sassy Steals Dress HERE - Shown in a small
Sweater in mustard // Kim's Fashion-Clearfield, UT
Bangles // Sassy Steals HERE

I love the twist on the regular chevron!


Target Sandals // HERE

Thanks lovelies for reading!