Our Saturday...

Saturdays have been awesome lately.  Harper is sleeping through the night most nights and if she does wake up, usually putting her paci back in is all she needs to go right back to sleep (sometimes, she even grabs it and puts it back in herself!) On Saturdays she has her morning bottle and then we all sleep for another two and a half to three hours and it's GLORIOUS. Those few extra hours of sleep are such a Godsend, especially because I still wake up for my usual 5:30 a.m. pumping session even on weekends (because if I don't, I get plugged ducts, which are no beuno).  Plus, after going through the 4 month sleep regression for the past several weeks, the extra rest is truly a blessing.

Today we went on the hunt for a Halloween costume for Harps. I love the ones from Pottery Barn Kids but at $60 a pop and them being basically snowsuit level warmth in all their fuzzy glory, we weren't convinced they were the best option for this climate, even though we are just having her wear a costume for fun.  

We ended up finding this cute Minnie Mouse costume at Babies R Us and we also have a pumpkin tutu costume that my MIL bought for her.  I can't wait to see how cute she looks in them!

Minnie Mouse costume, Onesie, Bib- Babies R Us

We also picked up a Halloween onesie and bib. Everything was 40% off, so we figured for her first Halloween, why not? 

Next, we went out for lunch at PF Changs (yum!) and because it was absolutely beautiful outside today I decided to wear Harper in my Ergo carrier and we walked all around Highland Village to enjoy the fresh air.  

Vest- J.Crew | Cords- GAP | Flats- GAP | Tee- J.Crew

Speaking of the Ergo, I absolutely LOVE it. It's so comfortable and it distributes your baby's weight so perfectly and more into your hips so your back and shoulders don't hurt at all like with most carriers. Plus, I like that it's better for baby's hips than the ones that let their legs hang loose. Thanks to everyone that recommended it to me!

I had seen Marissa post a photo of an adorable "Happy Halloween" banner from Pottery Barn Kids on Instagram earlier in the day and I knew we would be by a PBK so I went in and picked one up to our Halloween decor (it was the last one in the store, the floor model actually). At $22 I thought it was a steal considering I would have to spend way more to actually make it myself. I LOVE making my own decor, but sometimes you end up spending more than just buying it ready-made so I try to DIY projects that save me cash. You can see a better photo of the banner on Marissa's blog, The Simple Sawn. It has big black glitter letters with beads in between.

We were also lured into Williams Sonoma today because the store smelled like fall as you walked by it. It smelled like a combination of amazing cappucinos and pumkin spice everywhere. The had a bunch of local vendors selling baked goods, coffee, etc. and we discovered a local baker from Beaumont who makes the best pumpkin bread I've ever had (ever). It's moist and delicious and has the perfect amount of spice to it...mmmmmmm...nom nom nom. Her business is The Mixing Bowl and her info is below!

When we came back home later that afternoon, there was a box on my doorstep with these lovelies (minus the Kiehl's self tanner which I picked up in the Highland Village flagship store):

Blouse, Shoes, Tights- J.Crew Factory |  Kiehl's Self Tanner (it's amazing, especially for your face!)

Also in our mailbox---these adorable knit leggings for Harper! (H&M)

Tomorrow we are going to relax and head out to a pumpkin patch somewhere local.  I hope the weather stays this amazing!

Hope you're enjoying your weekend!

Weekend Snaps, What's in My Fridge & A Lost Outfit

Happy Sunday!  H and I went grocery shopping today and I was so proud because I cleaned out my fridge. I love a clean, organized fridge.

I wore a super casual outfit to run errands today:

Top- J.Crew (another cute option, love this, and this)

Shorts- Buckle (similar, similar)

Sandals- Reef (similar)

Necklace- Banana Republic (similar) 

What's in my fridge this week? I'm glad you asked!

Chobani 0% Greek Yogurt, milk, tuna

Arugula, strawberries, blueberries, pickles, basil leaves, mango salsa, 

roasted tomatoes, bread, fingerling potatoes, chicken, squash.

Our pantry is full of the "bad" stuff. Everything in moderation.

Today's lunch- turkey & cheese sandwich with less than 

a handful of Lays' Kettle Cooked chips

This week, my clothing rack came in, c/o The Showroom Project. I'm going to use it to style outfits and I will also use it in my YouTube videos to showcase my favorite and newly purchased pieces. Can't wait!

Speaking of closets, I added my gorgeous new Zara shoes to my shoe shelf after cleaning and re-organizing it.

...and I noticed I have a "thing" for all things pink...and gold chains

...and my poor Steve Madden bow sandals officially passed. May they rest in peace.

Before I go---here is one of the outfits I never ended up posting. It's a little...bright. I like the pieces separately, but together, they're a little overwhelming. I think the blouse is better suited to some dark wash skinny jeans and ballet flats.

You win some, you lose some.

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday!  I am off to finish laundry and to clean some more.

Mint + Turquoise= Love

I started my Saturday off right with a workout with my trainer---and it just got busier from there! We had our handyman come over to install our curtains, chandelier and wall-mount our master bedroom TV (more on that in another post).

H and I decided we would go out for dinner---we went to PF Chang's and then had frozen yogurt at Berry Pop.

I have worn this outfit before, but this time I thought to add my turquoise bubble necklace for some extra pop. I love that you can add these necklaces to pretty much everything.

Jacket- Zara (summer 2012, similar, similar)

Dress- H&M (similar, LOVE this, another cute option, this is also adorable)

Shoes- Ivanka Trump (love these flats, just ordered them, very similar!)

Necklace- c/o Groop Dealz

Have a great long weekend everyone!

PS- check out my latest haul video below!

Neon for Brunch

The weather in Houston continues to be what can only be described as "scorching hot." It was so hot this past Sunday that I nearly couldn't drink my coffee while we were at brunch.  We went to Tiny Boxwoods because my H had never been.

My first experience there was excellent---the line was long but things moved quickly. This time around, it was a disaster.  We waited in line for about 45 minutes just to order and without caffeine in my system, every little thing was bothering me. Like that the coffee ran out just as I just as I was filling my cup and that people were putting their purses on chairs when the restaurant was packed.  If the food wasn't so incredible and the atmosphere wasn't so pretty, I don't think I'd go back.  I had the ham and cheese kolache and a banana and nutella muffin. It was delicious.

(clearly taken after I had some coffee, hence the smile)

Thankfully, my neon pink dress was a stark contrast to the mood I was in that morning (I get pretty cranky without some caffeine in my system).

Dress- H&M (similar; love this! super cute lace option)

Sandals- Steve Madden

Neckace- Regina Pierallini (similar, love this!)

Hat- Ann Taylor outlet (similar; similar)

Houston ladies--what are your favorite brunch places!?

Mint for Dinner

Saturday night we had dinner with my in laws and my best friend (at Liberty Kitchen in the Heights, as an FYI to my local readers) and while deciding what to wear for the evening, I remembered I hadn't yet worn my minty green cotton dress from H&M. 

I love how versatile, comfortable and most of all, affordable this dress is.  My apologies in advance for the lighting of these photos, they were taken at night quickly before we left.

Dress- H&M
Blazer- Zara
Shoes- Ivanka Trump
Bag- Kate Spade

Necklace- Regina Pierallini, c/o

Candice and I shared the all-day breakfast that they serves (it's HUGE) and here we are devouring the pancakes:

 Do you own any minty pieces for spring and summer?  Share your minty finds in the comments below!