I love big, baggy sweaters and sweatshirts and sweaters. (Who doesn't?!) But sometimes I worry they just make me look bigger than a house. Most days I don't care. #momlife But when I'm trying to get somewhat dressed up and presentable, I prefer to look normal sized. Ha. This funnel neck sweater is so comfy! I love that it's a bit shorter so you still see your body and shape. You can even tuck it in, creating a smaller waist.
I think it helps to wear bigger sweaters with tight bottoms (skinny jeans or leggings). If I wear a sweater like this (or bigger) with boyfriend cut jeans it just doesn't do my 5'3" self any favors!
I gravitate toward dark denim (and distressed denim, too). These fringe booties are a few years old, but linking similar ones below. I love that these add a little bit more interest to my outfit. They really are so cute! These open toe booties and brighter colors are getting me so excited for spring! I am so excited for spring and summer in our new home. I know the kids are going to have a blast playing outside all day long and walking up to the pool. (Well, ok. Maybe I'll drive us. Ha!) It's going to be so much fun!!
Our family loves this time of year! It's so much fun and Tim and I have had a lot of costumes over the years. Now the kids are forced into the family tradition, too. LOL But they loved it this year. Ryder asked to wear his costume every day for the first week, but I had to hide Blakely's because I didn't want that beautiful tutu to get messed up.
Can I get a fist pump from all my Game of Thrones fans out?!?!?! Hollllaaaaaaa. Tim and I are obsessed and binge as often as possible. We aren't completely caught up yet, so please don't get anything away. ;) I made these costumes very PG (obvi) and love how it turned out. I saw a similar idea on Pinterest and just went for it! I am so in love with these pictures! #heartexplosion
I looked and looked for a costume for Ryder. I knew his would likely be something that was already made and that I would have to make Blakely's to match his (color-wise). So after looking forever, I finally found his adorable (and perfect!) dragon costume at Pottery Barn Kids! I was shocked! I didn't even look there because I didn't think they'd have a dragon. I got the last 4T in store and was soooo excited when I found it.
I then found Blakely's on Etsy. It was already in a similar green color to Ryder's, so it was a match made in heaven. I ordered it right away. And when it came in the mail I was so pumped! It is so beautiful and professionally made. I was really impressed! She loves it and looks so effing cute. I can't handle it.
I knew I just wanted to keep my outfit plain and simple since the kids were in full-blown costumes and full of color already. So I found this tee on Etsy and it was perfect for what I was going for. I originally wanted a blue skirt of some sort because that's what I think of when I think of Khaleesi. But then I realized I was just going to clash too much with the kids, so I decided to go for black. I also knew I didn't want a skirt that went all the way to the ground because it's so hard to move around in a big, long skirt like that with the kiddies. (Last year I wore a long tulle skirt that was so pretty! My mama made it. But I felt so bad because I could hear it ripping and I was bending over and standing up over and over again with the kids. You can see last years family costume HERE.) Anywho, I also love that I can wear this tee and tulle skirt again in real life! Winning.
These pictures make me so happy and I'm so glad I took the time to do family costumes this year (I was tempted not to with the move and everything going on over here - we are busy!) Thanks to Jenna for these amazing pictures. Last year the pictures were taken on my camera - which is a nice Nikon - and I edited them. But you can see the difference between a real photographer in these pics! LOL Note to self: Just because you own a nice camera, does not mean you are a real photographer. #rookie #dangit
Hey guys!! This video is so embarrassing. LOL I'm such a rookie! I get so many questions about my braids and they are soooo easy. I hope this helps. This video isn't great quality and my husband was videoing me while the dog was barking, Ryder was screaming and Blakely was on his hip. #momlife
I hope to someday repost this braid with a higher quality video. Like I said, I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to videoing, editing, etc. This video is sped up (to help shorten the length of video for you) but FYI if you have thick hair like me, I do not pull all my hair into my braids. Otherwise, they are TOO big and just out of control! Even if you have very thin hair, you can do this braid. Just keep pulling it out until it looks as thick/chunky as you want it to.
I would LOVE to see your braids if you try this. Tag me in your posts so I can see! :) (Instagram: whatsup_buttarcup) Let me know if there are any other braids you'd like tutorials for. Because, you know. I make the most amazing, high quality tutorial videos everrrrrrrrrrr, right?!
Click HERE to see YouTube video. Or you can check out my Facebook for full tutorial as well. Hopefully this video helps you or at least gives you a good laugh!!! ;) #rookie
