tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82552638323498281702024-02-20T08:23:08.982-07:00The Arbitrary Fox Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-5774199392406044562019-11-03T03:03:00.000-07:002019-11-03T03:05:20.972-07:00Mermaids, Mermaids, Mermaids - Halloween 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, it has been some time since I last created a blog post. As much as I love sharing about our little lives, it seems as time goes on I just cant find a minute to sit down. Even now as I write this, it's 1:44am, that quiet time of the night when I can have a me moment.<br />
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As you might know, we LOVE Halloween! It's one of our favorite days of the year. I don't care for the spooky side of it. I'm personally not one for gore or scary costumes, but the imaginative side, creating a costume theme with my family, I absolutely love! This year was inspired by my youngest daughter, Isla, and her love for the little mermaid and really ALL things mermaid.<br />
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Chloie, my oldest is now a bit too old for the trick or treat part of Halloween. This was the first year she chose to stay home and hand out candy. I have to admit I've had a bit of a hard time accepting she isn't my little baby anymore but I do love the adult relationship we have, it's very Gilmore Girls. Okay okay, I'm getting mushy and off topic... Chloie did dress up some. I love what she did with her makeup. She went for a more modern hipster mermaid look.<br />
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Piper's absolute favorite color is blue BLUE BLUE, so naturally she went as a blue mermaid. I made her and Isla's necklaces from beads I found at the thrift store. I spent maybe a total of $5! Score! I also embellished a gymnastic top with pearls and sequins. I also made both their seashell hair clips.<br />
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It's cold this time of year in Colorado, especially this year. Just a few weeks before the weather was amazing and in the upper 70's. I honestly thought we might have a lovely Halloween too.... WRONG! It was like 35° with snow still on the ground. Thankfully I anticipated that and my lovely mermaids (and myself) were wearing SO. MANY. LAYERS!<br />
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I made Isla's top from a ballet leotard that I cut into a crop top and sewed. I bedazzled hers with jewels and pearls.Then embellished it further with draping pearls. She originally wanted red hair like Ariel but as I predicted, the night of, she wanted pink. *sigh* thankfully I bought several colors.<br />
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This year Jedidiah and I were supposed to dress up together as "Kiss the Girl" Ariel and Prince Eric but he got stuck out of town with a really difficult work project. I'll be honest I was really upset not having him home. This was our first Halloween apart in like the 20 years (don't do the math) that we've been together. I am thankful my brother came out with us. I'm not wild about walking around by myself at night.<br />
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My costume is simple but honestly I love it so much! I could definitely see myself wearing it again for a future Halloween or dare I say any random day! I didn't make any of my costume this year but I'll attach links below for where I got everything.<br />
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Chloie helped me take most of these photos. Without Jedidiah here to help, I was in a rush to get photos done before the sun went down and I couldn't find my tripod. So please excuse how fuzzy and cut off some of my photos are. I did my best to clean them up in Photoshop. Although honestly I think Chloie did pretty darn good!<br />
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Despite how crazy this day was, I think we all had a wonderful Halloween. Our costumes were a bit more basic this year but I love how they came together.<br />
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How was your Halloween? Do you celebrate it and if you do, did you dress up? I'd love to hear from you.<br />
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Mermaid Tails: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticCoveMermaid">Mystic Cove Mermaid</a><br />
Cardigan: <a href="https://yemaksweater.com/collections/sweater-cardigans/products/womens-v-neck-button-down-knit-cardigan-sweater-vintage-inspired-co078-s-l-color-option-1-of-2?variant=12579505274952">Mak Sweater</a><br />
Skirt: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/398728193/audrey-hepburn-cobalt-blue-full-circle?ref=yr_purchases">Vintage Galeria</a><br />
Crab Purse: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VMHSTS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Amazon</a><br />
Top: Old (Le Bomb Shop)<br />
Shoes: Old (ModCloth) can find on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MXPYCWT/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_8?smid=A1R9SM2XWF5I3E&th=1&psc=1">Amazon</a><br />
Large Bow: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/504363288/blue-ariel-cosplay-hair-bow-little?ref=yr_purchases">Titas Hiding Place</a><br />
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Take Care & Enjoy!<br />
♥ Heather Gwinn<br />
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passionate about. I think I’m pretty good at it and it shows in my children’s
character every day. I know I’m blessed, truly I do. I don’t usually share my
struggles because to be honest I don’t really have many and those that I do
aren’t big enough in my eyes to complain about or hold on to for long.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #353535; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="color: #353535; font-size: 13pt;">I wanted, however, to get
real today and share a bit of why I’ve been quiet on here (and Instagram) so
much. Being a mom again for a toddler is not without its challenges. Not long
ago, my two older girls were independent, our house was managed, and things ran
pretty well. Adding Isla has definitely changed things. I won’t say in a
negative way because despite the new added craziness Isla makes me consider
having one more (does that make me crazy? Probably). </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #353535; font-size: 13pt;">Today I’m behind in
everything. My clean house is becoming harder to keep clean and if you knew me
well, you'd know this drives me nuts. My laundry is so full some days I literally have to climb on top of
it to get into the room. My bedroom has become a catch all, my closet too. Most
days I’m in pajamas hiding from the outside world because I haven’t had time to
wash my hair or let’s face it, even take a shower. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #353535; font-size: 13pt;">This year, I’ve finally taken the plunge and
started homeschooling Piper. I've wanted to do this for so long! Not because
Piper has problems at school or anything but because I love being around my
kids. Let me tell you, it’s been a real learning curve. I love it but I still
feel like I'm going at this blind. I'll report back at the end of the school
year to let you know if we will continue it. And in the mix Piper’s been
working through some frustrating (rebelling) middle child issues. I won't share
more on here because I don't want to embarrass her but I feel at a loss right
know. I know God will see us through this, I just have to be patient. I also
find comfort in knowing Chloie went through a phase like this when Piper was
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #353535; font-size: 13pt;">My adorable Isla is growing into a strong-willed
child. Oh, how I love her fierce determination but it never gives us rest. This
busy little bee never sits still unless she needs some cuddles. She's a climber
and challenges her skills daily. We are presently going through a sleep
regression like none other. She refuses nap time most days and will only sleep
in her room 2-3 hours (if I'm lucky) before she wakes up crying to be in ours.
Even as I type this at 12:30am, I am sitting in her room quietly waiting for
her to fall asleep. Her quiet sniffles just melt my heart. I know this
beautiful time; this age is fleeting. I try hard to remind myself of it daily.
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sat still for me while I clicked away. She posed for about 30 minutes or
at least it felt like that. Seriously I considered dragging that rock home with
me. And in the photos where she is grabbing her stomach she was saying,
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-37211277131274260862018-11-03T00:43:00.001-06:002018-11-03T00:43:51.088-06:00Family Circus: Halloween 2018<br />
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Well hello there readers! It has truly been a while since I last posted and while I won't lament on the whys I will say that I've missed writing and sharing photos. So with that out of the way, I'm excited to share our Halloween photos!<br />
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It's been a crazy year in the Gwinn house and seriously it's been exhausting! Incredible and accomplishing but exhausting. This year I tried to keep our costumes simple. I made Isla's lion hat and her tail. I also sewed and pieced together my coat but the rest was pieced together (non handmade). I know, I know, not what I usually do but this mama need to dial back a bit. Next year, it's game on!<br />
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That aside we really did have fun with our costumes. I think I've finally gotten Jedidiah into dressing up. He really got into his part ! He even expressed what we could do next year! Yay!<br />
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Isla on the other hand wasn't entirely sure about dressing up (even though she loves to do so at home). She let me put her lion bonnet and tail on but she said nope to make up. She was also really sleepy and didn't feel up to me taking photos. I will report she got into it as the night went on and realized everyone was giving her candy. LOL! Go figure.<br />
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Jedidiah was a mime, Isla my little lion, I was the lion tamer / ringleader, Piper a tight rope walker, and Chloie a fortune teller.<br />
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My photos aren't my best but I forgot my tripod so we all took turns taking photos. It was also surprisingly cold this year and hard to keep our hands still. The weekend before Halloween we enjoyed summery days. Then *POOF* snow! It was frigid and completely unlike the typical dry cold we get. The moisture in the air made it feel at least 10 degrees colder! Okay I'm rambling but you get the point.<br />
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Isn't Piper lovely. Her favorite color is blue, so naturally everything in her life is blue too LOL! Poor girl was the coldest of us all but rest assured she wore a coat and was powered by sugar.<br />
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Well I hope everyone who participated had a wonderful Halloween. We certainly did. More to share soon!<br />
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It's been a while since I last posted and while I plan to get into that long story, I don't plan to share that in today's post. Instead I'm keeping it simple since this holiday has quickly past and I wanted to share these photos while it was still somewhat relevant.<br />
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I can hardly believe how much this little girl has grown in just 20 months. Our Easter was a quiet one that we celebrated at home with the family. Although I love large get togethers with family and friends I've really come to enjoy the smaller gatherings, keeping things simple and laid back.<br />
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I was really excited to discover Isla's bunny ears still fit her from last year. She must have liked them too because she kept going to the mirror to point at them and shake here head back and forth. At 20 months Isla does NOT sit still very long. She is a busy bee with a curiosity for everything. I didn't have high expectations for this photo shoot but ultimately I think it turned out really well. While she didn't sit still for long on any given photo, she did seem entertained enough to keep going back to where we directed her.<br />
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See that little face above? That is the face of pure mischief! She is up to no good for sure lol!<br />
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It became increasingly challenging to keep Isla still long enough to capture a few good photos. She discovered the eggs we laid out had candy in them and we spent just as much time taking the candy from her (that she ran back and forth to give us) as I did trying to capture a photo of her. But when she realized she could eat it she was happy to sit still longer.<br />
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I cannot get over how much she has changed in these two photos a year apart.<br />
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Well, that's all for this short and sweet little post. More to come with updates about what I've been up to for the last four months.<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather Gwinn<br />
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**As a reminder these photos are taken by me and you do not have my permission to use them without my expressed permission, thank you.<br />
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I'm so excited to share this year's Halloween photos. I'll start by
saying this has got to be my most favorite Halloween ever! I've tried to
coordinate costumes in the past but there was always someone who wanted
to do their own thing. This year Piper begged to be Hermione Granger
and I couldn't say no, she is at that perfect age to be her. This sweet girl was over the moon to be Hermione and wear her costume. I have no doubt she will wear this costume for dress-up all year. <br />
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After that I thought how perfect would Chloie be, with all her crazy
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I decided to be Ginny, since by default my hair automatically made me a Weasley and also Ginny is awesome. The movies just don't give her enough credit.<br />
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That left Isla and Jedidiah. Jedidiah was my Harry Potter and we decided Isla would be warmest as Hedwig.<br />
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How stinkin cute is Isla as Hedwig?! She was like a little heater, warm and cozy under all those layers, which was a good thing since it was a cold Halloween (35 degrees). And how impressive is it to see EVERYONE looking right at the camera?! This almost never happens.<br />
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The photo above cracks me up! My husband isn't wild about being in front of the camera but he was a real sport with this photo shoot. My sister, Caitlyn, and her boyfriend Mitch also joined our Potter themed Halloween. Mitch was a perfect Draco!<br />
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Some of my photos were a bit blurry and grainy but the sun was falling and we all took turns capturing photos. These were definitely more rushed than usual. All the same I hope you enjoyed this Harry Potter themed Halloween as much as we did.<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-7230117922334430792017-08-28T22:35:00.002-06:002017-08-28T22:36:07.255-06:00Isla's 1st Birthday Party Details - Woodland Theme<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can hardly believe Isla's first birthday has come and past. Her first year went by in such a blur. And now <i>almost</i> a month later she is walking and moving like never before.<br />
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I regret that I didn't get more photos of Isla's party, especially since we put some much work into it. But unfortunately, like so many things in life, this didn't go exactly as planned. On Friday, just two more days till Isla's party, Jedidiah cut his fingers with a chop saw while cutting the little wooden signs for the table. We spent the better part of that day in the Er and then recovering from stress. We did manage to get everything done and it was another wildly successful party but come the day of, I was exhausted. I'm thankful I remembered to capture these an hour before our guests came.<br />
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These aren't my best captured photos but I'll love looking back at them in the years to come. We decorated most of this party from left over baby shower items and things we made. The wooden slices came from Target, which was perfect because they were smooth and food ready. We found a piece of aspen and made a cupcake stand out of three of them.<br />
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I made the marshmallow mushroom stand by carving floral foam into the shape of the tin and hot gluing moss to the outside.<br />
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As an alternative to giving out candy and cheap toys I decided to offer a trail mix bar. My guest had fun adding what ever they wanted in take home paper bags. For the meal (I didn't photograph) we did a huge taco bar. Both were a big hit!<br />
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I look forward to future parties and decorating them. Hopefully no one will get injured next time. Sorry this was so rushed, I usually try to take more time for writing but Isla is mad and I need to get her to bed.<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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It's been a long while since I last posted. A much needed break from blogging was <i>exactly</i> what I needed. Adjusting to three kids and having quite the adventurous summer didn't leave me with a lot of time to do anything else. There were even days/weeks when I didn't pick up my camera. *Gasp!* (Shocking, I know!) Each night I barely had enough energy to get Isla to bed before drifting to sleep myself. I have to really applaud those with more children.<br />
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Today I'm excited to share photos from Isla's first birthday. We did smash cakes with the other girls but this is the first cake we bough special and custom made. Chloie and Piper both did theirs in a high chair but for Isla, I thought, "Hey let's do this in her room because the lighting is great in there and I love her wall color paired with yellow!" These photos turned out great but it was extremely challenging to keep Isla in one spot. She is <i>NOT</i> one to stay still and is by far the most determined of our three girls.<br />
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At first Isla had no interest in sitting near her cake. She was much more interested in exploring her room. Her travel themed room seems to fit her character more and more each day. After showing Isla she could eat her cake she had a bit more interest but not nearly as much as her sisters did.<br />
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It took the entire family to wiggle, make funny sounds, and chase after Isla when she crawled off. In the photos below, Isla decided that getting frosting on her dresser was way more interesting than sitting in front of her cake.<br />
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I tried to photograph Isla a bit longer but she quickly decided we were finished. So alas we ended another photo shoot with her mad because we wouldn't let her wander free. Being one must be so hard. While she might not have enjoyed this as much as we did, I know someday she will love to look back on these early days.<br />
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I can't wait to share photos from Isla's first birthday party! I probably went wayyyy overboard! Lol! Check back soon, I'll probably post those in the next day or two.<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather Gwinn<br />
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I can hardly believe it's already spring. I feel like Christmas just past but here we are with May around the corner. Oh how the years seem to mover faster and faster as we grow older. </div>
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It's April 28th and while I can hardly believe it's already spring, most days it doesn't feel like it. Colorado's spring feels more like a wetter slightly warmer winter. Today it is snowing, yep snow and I'm told it's going to get heavier before it stops tomorrow night. I guess I can't complain, because I love the snow and if it's going to be cold, it might as well snow... or at least that's what I always say. These photos are from one of those beautiful but rare spring days when it's ACTUALLY warm out. I'm talking no stockings, kind of weather. Ahhh I love when it's in the 70's. My perfect weather would always be in the 70's. </div>
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I've actually had this dress for quite a while but am sad to say that this was the first time I've worn it. This was one of those ModCloth sale I couldn't pass up. I bought it when I was pregnant, knowing it wouldn't fit me for a while. Actually it's still kind of snug but I'm still carrying about 10-12 lbs of baby weight. This dress is fantastic, it has a nice stretch and a slightly stiff weight to it. Unfortunately it wrinkles like nothing else. I may be the only one who feels like this but I <i>really</i> dislike clothing that is mostly cotton! I can't stand ironing clothing and this dress wrinkles easily.<br />
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It's kind of silly but this is the first sun hat I've ever worn! I bought it on whim at Target and now I can't imagine how I've gone this long without one. I love seeing the lovely hats you ladies wear online, I'm excited to finally have one too! I'll definitely be getting more of these beauties. This pale skin will thank me I'm sure.<br />
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How is spring where you live? Does it feel like ours, mostly winter or is it warmer? I've lived here so long now I can barely remember what it's like to have a true spring.<br />
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Hat: Target ($5 bargain section)<br />
Cardigan: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/sweaters/charter-school-cardigan/6492.html?dwvar_6492_color=CHR&cgid=#q=cardigan&prefn1=productLevel&prefv1=variationgroup&start=71&sz=36">ModCloth</a><br />
Dress: ModCloth<br />
Shoes: ModCloth (via BAIT Footwear) Same shoe different <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/newarrivals/of-gait-importance-flat/149606.html?dwvar_149606_color=PNK&cgid=">color</a><br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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Oh to be a parent. I'd like to say that it's easy, that it's all playtime and giggles. That every photo you see is a window into my perfect life. Yes, I am happy, I do have fairly well behaved kids, and a good strong marriage but our lives are far from perfect. When you look past the smiles and beautiful photos shared, parenthood is so much more. We have good days and bad and on this particular, for Isla, she was not the friendliest.<br />
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This little "Bear" as she has been affectionately nicknamed was not up for a photo shoot. She did <i>NOT</i> want to be in her crib and she did <i>NOT</i> like me taking away the card we kept placing before her feet. I had envisioned this shoot going as well as the last. So many smiles and coos but Isla had different plans.<br />
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Jedidiah and I had considered trying again another day, this was turning into a complete wash. I certainly don't want Isla to grow to hate the camera every time I bring it out. But I realized I loved her tears and her truth at this age, so I decided to capture this grouchy moment, as it was, on her 8th month marker. We tried to keep the card from her, so I could save it, perfectly intact but in the end I decided to let her chew on it. The memories from this warped and drool stained card will now carry far more meaning to us.<br />
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Isla is officially 8 months old. My sweet bear is growing fast! Each day she loses that young newborn look. *insert motherly sobs and tears* At 8 months, Isla is very alert. She listens to the sounds around her, even sounds in the other room, she turns to. She does the funniest little flutter with her eyes that brings us all to tears every time we see it. Our passing dogs make her giggle, she has a particular interest in Buffy (our boston terrier). Isla has finally learned to sit up well and is starting to pull herself into a sitting position. She never stays still, like her parents, she is already an explorer. Isla is <u><i>always</i></u> rolling and finding things to get into. She isn't crawling yet but she does this wiggle that I can only describe as floor swimming. I know it's only a matter of time before she catches on.<br />
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Isla reaches for us now when we come to her (I love that so much!). She loves to put her hands on my mouth when I rock her to sleep. I feel so incredibly blessed to have this bear of mine, tears and all. God is so good!<br />
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Hair bow: Handmade by me<br />
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{This is from March} Let me begin by saying I had <i>hoped</i> to share these at the beginning of the month, shortly after capturing them. I had <i>hoped</i> to be more on top of things by now, but I'm still learning to manage my time and juggle my new daily routine. I had <i>hoped</i> to start chipping away at my yearly goals, better than I have been. But I'm not perfect and I'm definitely <i>NOT</i> a what you would call organized by normal standards. My house is always clean and I'm always cooking new, from scratch recipes, for my family. I've even been working on more crafts, I've missed that so much. But it's also a toss between getting dressed, photos, editing, and getting my social game on or it's tackling daily life. I've yet to reach that perfect middle. How do other's do this? Tell me your secrets! I must know!<br />
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But all broken records aside with rants from a busy mom, it truly has been one of those months. And while it's been intense at times, I'm grateful for the family I have, their support, and the strength I have had to push through it. My month has been full of errands, doctors appointments, prepping and planning a craft for a very large group of moms, sick kids, and just daily life. The most recent adventure took us to the ER after Isla took a tumble off a table at the chiropractor's office. Wow was that scary! It was an innocent mistake and one that parents make all the time. My husband set Isla on the table to clear her things out of her car seat. Isla as the roly poly she is, rolled right off the table. Jedidiah caught her just before crashing full force. Although he broke her fall she still caught a bit of the blow to her nose. It bled and she screamed. </div>
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After many hours in the ER she was give the all clear. Her poor nose scabbed and eventually she was left with a red mark, that she still has today. It make her look like a character from Whoville. Ah the adventures in parenting. I wouldn't change a thing. I love being a mom.</div>
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Crib: <a href="https://www.brattdecor.com/products/joy-baby-crib-distressed-white.cfm">Bratt Decor</a></div>
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Hair Bow: Handmade by me!</div>
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Memory Cards: <a href="https://www.lostmy.name/en-US/personalized-products/lost-my-name-fantastic-firsts-cards">Lostmy.Name</a> c/o </div>
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I'm extremely excited to share about this wonderful dress today, by <a href="https://www.mammabelle.com/" target="_blank">MammaBelle Maternity</a>. The owner Alex, contacted me a while back and asked if I would be interested in doing a retro styled shoot of her maternity/nursing dress. It came as a wonderful surprise to get an email from a company I just recently discovered and admired. Her dresses looked so flattering on the countless women I saw model and share on Instagram. I immediately said yes, loving the idea of styling this dress with a retro flair. Most of the ladies who shared this dress wore it in a bohemian style, so the excitement to share this in an entirely different way was a challenge I looked forward to trying.<br />
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I would like to mention that despite this dress being a courtesy of <a href="https://www.mammabelle.com/" target="_blank">MammaBelle Maternity</a>, my thoughts and opinion are strictly my own and I will always give an honest and fair review to my readers. With that said upon arrival I was thrilled to open my package of dresses to discover she had given me each of the ones I had favored most. I was also given a scrap of extra fabric to make Isla some matching accessories (which I totally went to town on). Isla now has an adorable turban like headband, bow head band, <b><i>and</i></b> a mini bow to attach to her dresses. There is something so fun and special about matching with your mini.<br />
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My first thoughts about the dress out of the package was how comfortable this would be to wear all day long. It has a lot of stretch and a lot of ruching from just below the bust. This is a fairly basic dress that you could easily dress up or down adding your own personal style to. <br />
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I'm going to be honest ladies, when I was first asked to model these beautiful dresses a part of me was apprehensive about how I'd look in them. Like I mentioned, I've seen some lovely mamas wearing them, all rocking their gorgeous looks but for me, I don't usually wear fitted clothing. Having had three children hasn't made me the most confident showing off my midsection & thighs. To give this a retro flair I did opt to wear this with a corset however
even without the corset I did find the ruching hid a lot of those areas I get insecure about.<br />
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Well I've gone on and on about how wonderfully stylish and flattering this dress is but did I mention it's also a maternity <i>and</i> nursing dress?! I can honestly say I greatly wish I had owned this dress with my other girls.<br />
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The functionality of this dress for breastfeeding is perhaps the easiest I've yet to use. Some of my other nursing dresses and tops require me to pull back a piece of fabric, stuff it behind my boob, and pray my daughter's messy nursing doesn't cause a wet spot on the folded back piece of fabric. With this dress it has convenient button snaps on each of the shoulders, making it a quick and easy grab. Once the strap has been removed there is still a cover of fabric that you just lift up, even without a nursing cover I can nurse with this dress in public, without feeling really exposed.<br />
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I think this is a fantastic dress that would wear beautifully on any woman of any size or style. Aside from the shoulder snaps it's almost impossible to tell that this was for maternity or nursing, making it an option for ladies who just love a cute wiggle dress. It would be pretty neat to see this dress made without the snaps for non nursing ladies. I honestly can't say anything negative about this dress except maybe if you are smaller chested (like me) you might have a bit of extra room just below the bust which could be easily remedied by sizing down.<br />
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This was supposed to be posted yesterday (so sorry Alex!) but I had a last minute opportunity to get out for a mom's night out. I truly couldn't pass up the chance to visit with the ladies for some much needed adult conservation... FYI it was such a blast!<br />
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Outfit Details:<br />
Cardigan: ModCloth (<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/sweaters/charter-school-cardigan/148093.html?dwvar_148093_color=KELLY&cgid=#q=green%2Bcardigan&lang=default&start=2" target="_blank">this</a> or <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/sweaters/charter-school-cardigan/148093.html?dwvar_148093_color=KELLY&cgid=#q=green%2Bcardigan&lang=default&start=2" target="_blank">this</a>)<br />
Dress: c/o <a href="https://www.mammabelle.com/product/fabulously-fancy-floral-frock-breastfeeding-friendly/" target="_blank">MammaBelle Maternity</a><br />
Shoes: ModCloth (<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/the-zest-is-history-metallic-heel/128059.html?dwvar_128059_color=083&cgid=" target="_blank">similar</a>, or <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/jive-o-clock-somewhere-mary-jane-heel-in-navy/151908.html?dwvar_151908_color=083&cgid=" target="_blank">this</a>)<br />
Isla's Dress: C<a href="http://www.carters.com/carters-baby-girl-dresses/V_121H132.html?cgid=carters-baby-girl-dresses&dwvar_V__121H132_size=12M&dwvar_V__121H132_color=Color#navID=header&start=52&cgid=carters-baby-girl-dresses" target="_blank">arters</a><br />
Isla's Headband: Handmade<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy!<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-64687531202556699242017-01-29T13:31:00.001-07:002017-01-29T13:33:04.785-07:00The First Snow of the Year!<br />
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Ahhh there is nothing more exciting than the first snow of a new year! I <i>love</i> snow! Everything is like a new canvas, perfectly blanked in white. I also argue if it's going to be cold, it might as well snow. If you follow me on Instagram you probably know this shoot is a couple weeks old. I feel like I've been in a constant state of catching up. As soon as I finish one project I have at least a dozen more waiting in line to be completed.<br />
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With a new year in front of me, I find myself thinking on what I want to
accomplish, what goals I want to set. I tend to be overly ambitious,
setting goals I know I won't complete but I also love being challenged!<br />
So this year, I'm challenging myself to the following:<br />
1. Get up earlier, seize the day!<br />
2. I
want to eat healthier and lose this baby weight<br />
3. I want to be more active on my blog and Instagram as well as rekindle my friendships I've created online. (This will be the most challenging)<br />
4. Keep my house more tidy. I'm actually a total neat freak but since Isla, I've delegated way too many chores and now it's not as perfect as it once was.<br />
5. Do more crafts & activities with my girls<br />
6. Finish more home projects, like finish painting my kitchen cabinets!<br />
7. Get out of the house more, be more independent, and social. I always make excuses as to why I can't but this year I need to work on breaking that!<br />
8. Continue to expand my photography skills and knowledge.<br />
9. Lastly strengthen my relationship with God<br />
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It's a big list but I think they are things that I can accomplish. I hope you will keep me accountable and I'll check in with how I'm progressing.<br />
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Have you set any goals for this year? I'd love to hear them! I'm excited to start tackling mine. I'm already working on my weight and eating healthier. And here I am two blog posts within a week. Woohoo!<br />
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Anyhoo, I'm pretty tickled about this outfit! ModCloth has had some pretty fabulous sales this past month and this skirt was one I snatched up. It's elasticized back makes me happy! I love a skirt that breathes and moves with my waist.<br />
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This top is from Le Bomb Shop and a must staple for any modern vintage lovers wardrobe. They are so flattering and hold their shape incredibly well.<br />
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I apologize about how bright these photos are. I loooove bright photos but these seem brighter than usual. I've upgraded my lightroom & photoshop, I'm still getting used to their new settings. I'm also wonder if my blog layout is to blame, a setting making everything brighter? I'll look into it.<br />
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Outfit Details:<br />
Skirt: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/skirts/dusk-and-stunner-midi-skirt" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><span id="goog_1093642099"></span><span id="goog_1093642100"></span><br />
Cardigan: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/cardigans/the-dream-of-the-crop-cardigan-in-honey" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><br />
Top: <a href="https://www.lebombshop.net/collections/clothing-shoes-accessories-womens-clothing-tops-blouses/products/classic-bombshell-pinup-tank-royal-blue" target="_blank">Le Bomb Shop</a><br />
Tights: Forever 21<br />
Shoes: ModCloth (<a href="https://www.baitfootwear.com/product-page/7775edf7-5761-9611-14a0-3aba3211dadf" target="_blank">Similar</a>)<br />
Pin: Vintage<br />
Coat: Amazon<br />
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That's all for now! I'm excited for the photos I'll be sharing soon. Till then,<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-88496894231226449672017-01-21T14:34:00.000-07:002017-01-21T14:35:39.241-07:00Isla Tries Solid Food!<br />
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Hello and Happy New Year, it's a belated one but better now than never! I'm getting a late start on what goals I'd like to accomplish this year so hopefully, as I get more settled into 2017, things will go more smoothly.<br />
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While I'd love to get back into my fashion posts, it's far easier for me to be the photographer hidden behind the camera (likely in pajamas with unwashed hair) than dressed to model. That is however a goal for me this year, to get back into a better routine and make a bit more time for myself and my blog.<br />
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For today, I'm excited to share a new milestone of Isla's. This little gal tried solid food for the first time! How did we get here so fast? While it's a bit bittersweet for me to see her grow so fast, I'm also excited to interact with Isla more and more each day.<br />
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Jedidiah had the honor of feeding Isla as I captured this exciting first. I probably wouldn't have considered feeding Isla solid food before her six month mark if it wasn't for a friend giving away a bunch of baby food. It sat in my pantry begging me to use it, so naturally I caved. We chose to give Isla vegetables first to build good habits in her before introducing fruits. Today she tried squash!<br />
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That unsure look on her face cracks me up! What is this? I'm not too sure if I like it....<br />
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But she did and eagerly reached for another bite. Yea! Her first try at solid food was a success! I'm not sure how much she actually ate, as she drooled a bunch but I'm still counting it as a win.<br />
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And just like that she was done and ready to get out. Haha I love this grouchy bear.<br />
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That's it for now. I'll be sharing more photos soon, hopefully in the next couple days, Isla permitting.<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-46828830819287850252016-12-06T15:06:00.000-07:002016-12-06T15:14:59.704-07:00Retro Modern with eShakti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever tried to get something done but no matter how many times you tried to work on it, something, everything got in your way? I feel like that has been the theme to my life lately. A series of unfinished projects & chores, unwashed hair, errands (so many errands) and all the commitments that come with the holiday rush.<br />
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Since having Isla, I'm still trying to balance 3 kids, a child I watch daily, and still have a life for myself. Isla is actually an easy baby for the most part but often wants to be held standing up. Yep we are in that stage. It's actually quite comical despite the frustration. I sit down she starts to cry so I stand up and she is calm. This pattern will repeat over and over if I fight it. We are confident she is in the early stages of teething and needs extra comfort. I'm actually holding her right now, thankfully she is asleep or I wouldn't be able to type. I will point out that typing with one hand is no fun.<br />
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Not long ago, <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/" target="_blank">eShakti</a> contacted me to do a review on their clothing. I own a couple of their dresses and am excited to finally collaborate with them. If you haven't heard of their company, they are a unique online store that specializes in custom fit clothing. It's actually quite genius! Most dresses can be altered to your personal taste, adjusting their length, sleeve and bust style. They also will sew their dresses to fit your body perfectly. Although I did alter the length on this dress (I prefer my dresses just above my knees) I regret that I didn't get a custom fit to my body this time. After having a baby I don't exactly know what my new measurements are and for the life of me I couldn't find my measuring tape... You can see this dress was a bit large on me in the waist but I can alter that later. I love how comfortable this dress is. It's a mid weight cotton stretch fabric that is fantastic for winter.<br />
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I chose this particular dress because it has a button up bust, perfect for breastfeeding. There is also a banded backing making it adjust so nicely after eating a full meal. I'm all about wearing clothing that is both stylish and practical. What I find most impressive about their site, is how quickly their turn around is for custom items.<br />
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You might have noticed that my backgrounds changed. I wasn't quite sure I liked the first location and decided to change to another. I ultimately liked the first. Haha Thank goodness my husband (for the most part) is a patient man.<br />
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Oh and can we take a minute to appreciate these pincurls (sponge curls that is)?! I have naturally curly/frizzy hair which makes brushing pincurls difficult. It is such a struggle to tame this hair into a reasonable acceptable style but I'll consider this day a win. In person and online everyone asked if I had cut it. The answer is no, my hair just holds pincurls very tight despite these being quite a large roller.<br />
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Because I am so behind, I have a ton of photos to go through. I know, I know, I sound like a very broken record but eventually I will move past this loop I'm stuck in.<br />
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Outfit Details:<br />
Dress: <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0038392" target="_blank">eShakt</a>i<br />
Brooch: SheIn (Old)<br />
Shoes: Chelsea Crew (ModCloth, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/seize-the-debut-heel-in-caramel" target="_blank">similar</a>)<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-87338726499854792012016-11-16T13:52:00.001-07:002016-11-30T00:58:22.895-07:00Red and Navy Floral Maxi Dress, My New Best Friend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had some crazy unreal expectations as to what I should look like after having a baby. I was so positive I'd be skipping around in my before clothes that after a few weeks post baby I got kind of depressed. I wish I could say that I've grown into my new motherly body (again). That I have embraced my loose skin and thicker thighs but I'm just not quite there. And likely never will be. I'm extremely hard on myself most days, determined to look my very best. It's a flaw that's been drilled into me since I was a young kid. With that in mind, it's something I've worked leaps and bounds for my daughters <i>NOT</i> to be like. To love their bodies and themselves just as they are and yet here I am, not listening to what I preach. I <i>know </i>I can't be just as I was before. It's only been 3 months and I rarely have time to exercise. I'm sure by now you're rolling your eyes (like most people do), thinking I'm crazy. That I don't look like I've had a baby but it's not how I feel in person. Plus the constant reminder that nothing in my closet fits me weighs me down. <br />
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Whew! I'm a fairly open book except for this, I don't usually share my character flaws with others online but here is one of mine and it's a big one. It's often said that we are our own worse enemy or critic and for me that couldn't be more true. I don't usually get really serious about topics on here. I like to keep it light, no drama, and fun. However I was inspired to touch on a subject that hits close to home for me. Have you ever wanted to discuss a topic online only to shy away from it? I'll admit I've started writing this many times only to change it and talk about something else.<br />
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Perhaps this topic isn't such a big deal to some but with so many aggressive people online expressing how important positive body image is, it can be intimidating to be anything but. How does this tie into this outfit post? Well despite my struggle to find my confidence again, <a href="http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/default.aspx?" target="_blank">Pink Blush Maternity</a> clothing truly makes me feel beautiful getting out in public. Their clothing is wonderfully comfortable and flattering. Whether you're pregnant, nursing, or just an everyday woman, their clothing works. Like I've mentioned online, no their clothing isn't quite my style. I prefer a more vintage look but when you're a nursing mama in need of functionality and style, Pink Blush Maternity has you covered!<br />
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A while back I was contacted by Pink Blush Maternity to do a review/collaboration them. I will stress that my opinions are my own and I will NOT be swayed one way or another by free merchandise. With that in mind I actually really love their clothing. Before contacting me, I had already purchased from them a couple times while pregnant. Now nursing I appreciate their clothing even more.<br />
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The dress I'm styling is currently not available on their site. It seems shortly after I received it it became unavailable. However this style is in <a href="http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/n-129-dresses.aspx" target="_blank"><i>MANY</i> different prints</a> as well as shorter lengths. I love how stretchy this dress is. It makes getting it on easy with no worrying about that dreaded pop sound so many of my other dresses presently make. It's slinky and I often find myself swishing this dress from side to side like a little kids because who doesn't love doing that?! It is very long and at my 5'6.6" height it just barely floats above the ground in flats. Honestly I kind of like it that way.<br />
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Even with my postpartum tummy and fuller thighs, this style and pattern seems to hide the flaws that bother me perfectly. I do find that this particular dress does run a bit big compared to their other styles that seem a bit smaller. I had to pin the side to keep my bra from showing because I'm not a busty woman. In the future I plan to size down.<br />
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Thanks for listen to my craziness today! I have many posts to share in the future! I'm also looking for a few guest speakers. It's been something I've wanted to do for a while but never got around to. If you're interested in writing a post on my blog, please message me! It would be wonderful, while I go through the motions of being a new mom all over again, to keep my blog more active. I'm open to a variety of topics and I'd be thrilled to swap, doing a guest post for you too or just advertise for your guest post.<br />
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Outfit Details:<br />
Dress: Pink Blush Maternity c/o (similar <a href="http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-15880-burgundy-draped-34-sleeve-maternity-maxi-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=1" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-22437-navy-blue-draped-34-sleeve-maternity-maxi-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=1" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-23937-burgundy-floral-sash-tie-maternity-maxi-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=1" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
Cardigan: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/cardigans/charter-school-cardigan-in-navy" target="_blank">Modcloth</a><br />
Shoes: Chelsea Crew (ModCloth) old pair, similar <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/reserved-for-rollicking-heel-in-ebony" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/pretty-little-hire-heel-in-noir" target="_blank">here</a> <br />
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Anyhoo till next time xoxo!<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather <br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-56469294389675268222016-11-06T22:22:00.001-07:002016-11-06T22:23:48.435-07:00Halloween 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hopefully you aren't tired of seeing Halloween photos yet. I know, this was <i>so</i> last week but I'm not a "by deadline" kind of gal. I'd like to be but let's get real, I'm a total procrastinator and this has been a crazy week! I'm pretty sure I say this every post. Anyhoo, the above photo is of Chloie. She chose to be a doll this year. Because I was running behind, getting myself and Piper dressed (GASP!), Chloie did her own makeup. I'm pretty proud of her efforts. She isn't allowed to wear a lot of makeup daily so I love how she put this together.<br />
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Piper was a white wolf. She's been begging me for years to be one but I've always put it off wanting her to do the cutsie stuff. This year we went for it. I didn't make her full costume because seriously I've had my hands full learning to adapt to 3 children. Her hood was from Spirit Hoods but we got it new on Ebay for cheaper! The tail was from Amazon. The skirt, leg & arm cuffs I did make. She was so proud to wear this costume (she's still wearing the hood). If you've ever had a conversation long enough with Piper, you'd learn she is part wolf and works for a secret underground agency. She is trained in all sorts of skills that help her fight crime. She's been building this story for many years.<br />
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I wish I had gotten more photos of Chloie but her friends were with us and you know how that goes. It was also rapidly getting dark, I had very little time to capture our costumes. We took these in my front yard.<br />
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As for our costumes, I had wanted to be something different this year but I knew I'd be biting off more than I could chew so we did the same costume as last year. I bought Isla a brown teddy bear bunting suit and made it into a Scooby costume. She was sooo cute, it was well worth all the hand sewing. The only thing I didn't get to was the ears. Oh well. The above photo cracks me up! I love this family of mine.<br />
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween. We have so much candy, it's going to be challenging getting back down to my pre-pregnancy weight. So many chocolaty sweets! Plus my birthday, Thanksgiving, AND Christmas are just around the corner. I hope my will power stays strong!<br />
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More coming soon!<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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I'm really pleased with how this shoot came out. Isla is so darn cute, I just can't! I've been wanting to start a small photography business with a focus on infants. This wiggle worm is the perfect model. Those baby blues are so intense! I keep saying this but seriously we've really lucked out with all this wonderful warm weather. Because of that I was able to take her outside on my withered deck.<br />
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This little girl, who was 11 weeks, (now 12 weeks) has discovered her tongue. It just cracks me up seeing her stick it out. Half her shoot was her showing off that pointy tongue. I think that's what is so exciting about infant photography, you never know what you will get. Even in the moment when you have a vision on how things will turn out, it's usually completely different. I had wanted to swaddle Isla's arms but she is a wiggly one and doesn't like to be pinned down. Being outside helped a great deal. She just looked up at the sky and anything that moved into her view.<br />
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This shoot was inspired by the many versions I found on Pinterest. I wanted something fall themed and this idea grabbed me the most. We bought a 13 pound bag of candy corn from Sam's and let me tell you, it was sooooo hard not to crack open that bag before this shoot! My brother made a point to tell me that although these photos were adorable, it was such a shame to waste so much candy. I think it was well worth it for this cutie. Plus we totally kept all the candy in the basket. Our dogs eagerly made an effort to steal the rest.<br />
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Does anyone have any tips for getting sharper images on blogger? It's my
one peeve about sharing photos on here. Sharp on the computer and fuzzy on this blog. I've tried using .png and setting blogger not to alter my images but they still blur a bit... Anyhoo, more photos to come soon! Xoxo!<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-2784058314483074292016-10-26T00:35:00.001-06:002016-10-27T20:00:49.380-06:00Postpartum Fashion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's taken me a long time to start doing fashion posts again. Styling a postpartum body has been nothing short of a challenge for me, especially when nursing is a factor to consider. Isla is a cluster feeder and often wants to eat about every hour or sooner. As such from the moment I walk outside, my outfit is a huge consideration. It's funny because in today's modern view of pregnant women, we are supported, proud, and empowered. Almost every store sells stylish maternity clothing. Have you seen maternity <a href="https://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/vintage-style-inspired-clothing/maternity-dresses.html" target="_blank">Pinup Girl Clothing</a> or <a href="http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/default.aspx?" target="_blank">Pink Blush Maternity</a>? It's amazing! I've never felt so lovely pregnant like I did with Isla.<br />
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But now, with nursing, I get frustrated a lot. Not many clothes are made for nursing. Sure I could pull up my shirt and nurse but it exposes a lot of me and in the winter, burrrr! So you can imagine when I find a dress that is nurse friendly I tend to pounce on it. Because seriously I live in dresses! This dress isn't quite my style but it's a jersey stretch material with a wrap style bust that makes nursing practical. It's also wonderfully comfortable.<br />
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What I love about this dress, is how easy it is to dress up for a date night or for a casual stroll with my family. It's a bit short for my height (in my opinion; 5'6) but with stockings it's perfectly fine. I've worn this dress several times now and I'm excited it comes in other colors. While it's not quite my usual style it is easy to accessorize, making it more "me". It's also more than a nursing dress it works for those who aren't nursing too. It does show it can be worn by a pregnant woman but honestly I don't think it would work for those further along. <br />
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I decided to make this into a family photo shoot. The weather lately has been too nice to stay inside. I love the photo captured of Chloie and I. I've raised two very wacky girls. I have no doubt Isla will be any different.<br />
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If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen me mention my excitement for tights & socks season. I love wearing wearing them! They make the perfect accessory, a pop of color or pattern to a basic outfit. These are actually above the knee socks but on me they are nearly thigh highs.<br />
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I hope everyone is enjoying this strange fall weather! It's nearly Halloween and I'm optimistic it will be warm enough to enjoy being out. Nothing is worse than having to wear heavy coats over your costume.<br />
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Well that is all this gal has to say. Sorry I jumped around a bit. It's hard to collect your thoughts when you have a baby that constantly needs your full attention LOL! I'll try to work on that though. Adorable picts coming soon!<br />
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Outfit:<br />
Dress: <a href="http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-18956-navy-blue-wrap-v-neckline-34-sleeve-maternitynursing-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=1" target="_blank">Pink Blush Maternity</a><span id="goog_282973897"></span><span id="goog_282973898"></span><br />
Cardigan: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/search?keyword=charter+school" target="_blank">ModCloth</a> (discontinued color)<br />
Socks: <a href="http://shop.tabbisocks.com/material/fine-cotton/snowflakes-textile-over-the-knee-socks/" target="_blank">TabbiSocks</a> c/o<br />
Shoes: Restricted (Old pair) <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-flats/reading-room-romance-flat" target="_blank">similar</a><br />
Brooch: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FemmeDeBloom?ref=l2-shop-info-name" target="_blank">Femme De Bloom</a><br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-80136987386502130632016-09-15T21:21:00.000-06:002016-09-15T21:22:27.059-06:00Delivery Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got the most wonderful package in the mail yesterday. Our birthing photos have arrived! I'm super excited to share these with everyone! I didn't want a lot of people in the delivery room with me, so I'm thankful my husband convinced me to go forward with hiring a photographer. We went rounds and rounds about whether to hire one. It's hard to justify paying another person when you know in the back of your head you could just shoot everything yourself, not to mention we just didn't have the spare cash. But just a week before I went into labor, after a good talk with Jedidiah, I realized hiring someone would let us focus on those special fleeting moments. For my family and loved ones who couldn't be here for this wonderful day, please enjoy... but be prepared, there are a lot of photos. It was hard to narrow them down from the 200+ photos I was given and still create a story.<br />
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At 3 am on August 4th I started feeling my first contractions. I'm a
night owl and I had yet to go to bed. The kids were asleep and the house
was quiet. This late hour was my me time and I knew those days were numbered. I was guiltily binging on tv shows that I had wanted to
watch all week. Apparently I picked the wrong day to watch them all! I didn't
connect at first that these were actually contractions. I only had mild
and infrequent cramps. I decided to retire upstairs and pack a bit more
for the hospital (yep I'm a total procrastinator). As the hour passed
by I started to realize these cramps, contractions, were becoming more
frequent. I text Jedidiah and told him I think I'm in labor, from there I
started tracking my contractions. There was no pattern to them, only
that they were stronger than the ones I had had throughout the month. Jedidiah assured me I was probably fine and to get some sleep. I
tried to lay down and rest but I couldn't sleep. My mind raced with all
the things I had yet to accomplish before delivery. I wasn't ready! I
had planned to go into delivery, scheduled, with washed hair, freshly
put on make up, well rested, and SHOWERED! But God has a sense of humor and today was the
day I was to deliver... not 4 days later (or my actual due date the 13th). Another 30-45min had past and I decided to get up and put myself together so I didn't go to the hospital entirely gross. It was difficult to get dressed and put makeup on while my contractions grew stronger. It was, however, a welcoming distraction while I waited for Jedidiah to get home. As soon as he got home we woke up the family and raced off to the hospital. The drive there seemed like the longest drive of my life. We caught every light on the way. I screamed to go faster! I was NOT going to deliver in a car! It was another 30 minutes before they got me into a room and I feared I'd have to deliver without an epidural.<br />
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As I was saying, I did not want to deliver drug free. I'm not one for pain and while I praise those who go without, I am not one of those ladies. Of my three deliveries, this one was by far my most painful. My contractions were consistently about every 1-2 minutes and I was only 5 cm dilated. In the photos above, while we waited for my epidural, the alarms kept going off... I had low blood pressure.<br />
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After my epidural things slowed down. I tried to rest but sleep never came. By now it had been more than 24hrs since I last slept. I felt exhausted and yet strangely alert all at once. I'm thankful Jedidiah managed to catch some sleep in small spurts. <br />
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When the time came to push, the doctor wasn't there. With being early my
own doctor was gone on vacation. The one on call had already lost favor
with me. He was slow about everything and not very friendly. The nurse
however, Jessica, was amazing. She was there for us the entire time.
Aren't nurses a blessing?! She helped start my pushing but mid way out
she made me stop so the doctor could come and do the rest. I've never
had to wait mid push and this doctor took forever! I'm so sad I didn't
have my own wonderful doc there. With each passing minute I started to become anxious. I could feel more than I would have cared to. I clicked on the epidural button as much as I was allowed.<br />
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At long last the doctor arrived and I was able to finish pushing. I was so exhausted and eager to meet our precious new daughter. I can't remember how long I pushed, to me it felt like hours, so it was probably only like 10 minutes.<br />
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And with one last hard push I heard her cry. That beautiful soft and sweet cry. All that anticipation and growing emotion swelled up inside me. Like any proud and relieved mama, I cried, we all did.<br />
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I am so thankful to have such an incredible and supportive family. Jedidiah never left my side. My mother in law was there too. I couldn't have asked for better in-laws. I love them so much. I also forgot to mention that Piper was just beaming about being a "bigger" (not middle) sister. She stayed for the entire birth, never wanting to leave my side. And if asked, she will proudly share she saw <i>everything</i>, a front row seat. Had her grandmother not been there to hold her, this girl would have floated away. I was later told that as Piper cried at the arrival of her new sister she said to her grandmother "Mama, I'm so happy, I'm crying tears of joy." Sadly Chloie didn't want to be in the room and I didn't push her. I tried to respect her choice on the matter. I think the thought of blood made her nervous. <br />
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There are a lot of things I wanted done this pregnancy, like delaying her bath and umbilical cord but like any delivery, sometimes unexpected things happen and plans change. Shortly after Isla was born they placed her on my chest, she cried but was blue in color. They tried to warm her against my skin but it didn't work. Jedidiah cut her cord and she was whisked over to the heating lamps. She had a lot of fluid in her lungs and struggled to breathe. After a few minutes I began to panic. My other girls didn't have this problem. I wanted to go to her but I couldn't. I laid helplessly from across the room as I looked at the backs of doctors and nurses trying to remove fluid from her lungs. She gurgled and cried. My husband and Piper stood over her crying. I cried too and worried for Isla. We prayed for her safety. I kept hearing, there is so much fluid. After about 20 minutes (the longest 20 minutes ever) the nurse asked if she should go to NICU. The doctor said yes, if we can't get more out. They said her breathing was really rough. They used cups on her back to help break up the build up. My poor girl, she had to endure so much stress so early in life.<br />
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After about 40-45 minutes Isla was in the clear. I don't remember the amount or the terminology used but they cleared 2 vials full of fluids from her lungs. I was told that was a very large amount. Her color slowly returned too.<br />
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Once in the clear we were allowed to hold her for a while before they weighed and measured her. Weary from crying and the stress of birth Isla didn't stay awake long. It was some time before I was able to nurse her.<br />
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It has been 6 weeks since Isla's birth. Minus a mild cold she is healthy and doing well. She was the smallest of my girls, the fussiest, and the one with the most hair.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this small look into our little world. This is probably the most intimate photos I've shared openly.<br />
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Photos (minus the last one) are by the lovely Tessa Lane of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mountainfolkphotography/?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">Mountain Folk Photography</a>.<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
Heather<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-92022528978058169192016-08-24T23:08:00.000-06:002016-08-24T23:11:03.891-06:00Sleeping Isla - 1 Week Old<br />
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It's hard to believe the weeks are just trickling by. Isla is 1 week old in these photos and she's already grown so much since then. I've never done infant photography. I've usually hired someone else to photograph my older girls. This was such a fun but challenging experience. Isla is a wiggly baby, even when she sleeps. You have to have a lot of patience capturing a baby. I'd get her posed, grab my camera and she'd stretch. In the future I hope to have Jedidiah's aid. With these photos I had Piper's help but she's 8 and just as wiggly. Piper is an amazing big sister however (we don't say middle sister) and loves to help with anything involving Isla.<br />
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I've yet to get my birthing photos back, we hired someone to help alleviate the stress. I'm so excited to see them but until those come back I wanted to share these and sort of get back into blogging again. Pregnancy really drained me and I didn't like sitting at my computer desk. I suppose I could have used my laptop to sit somewhere more comfortable but I'm pretty old school and prefer my pc to my laptop any day. Do you have a preference, PC or laptop?<br />
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I don't want to share too much right now. I had really hoped to have my birthing photos out before these but I was too excited to wait. These photos have inspired me to give infant photography a try. I usually get extremely nervous taking photos for others but I'm going to give it a try. I'll never get over this stage fright if I don't just jump in. If you live in the Colorado Springs area and have a newborn you'd like photographed for free (for a limited time) please <a href="http://www.thearbitraryfox.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a>.<br />
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More posts coming soon! Till then take care & enjoy!<br />
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Hair bow handmade by me!<br />
Bloomers: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00822C4E8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a><br />
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P.S. For those of you who aren't sure, Isla is pronounced: Eye-La ♥ <br />
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Hi everyone! I realize I'm not posting as much lately and I'm pretty sure this will continue till after baby is born. Although I wish I could be more on top of things, I'm trying to be practical. This pregnancy has proven to have a lot of ups and downs. When I'm feeling great all I want to do is tackle projects around the house or be outside walking and just enjoying the moment. When I'm sick or feeling bad all I want to do is curl up on the couch and watch Gilmore Girls. Baby number 3 is definitely proving to be quite the challenge to grow!!!<br />
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These photos are from 20 weeks & 22 weeks pregnant. I've decided to pair them together because I didn't want them to get lost in the millions of photos I still have left to go through.<br />
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It's incredibly rare that I wear something fitted. I always feel so awkward when I do. While I'm sure there will be those who will roll their eyes, I've always been really conscious about my weight and figure. I carry a lot of my weight and flaws in my mid section and work hard to hide them. But somehow with a belly popping out it just makes me feel okay to look a bit larger. I've even dabbled with fitted dresses this pregnancy. I wish I could pull them off when I wasn't pregnant.<br />
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I'm absolutely in love with <a href="http://lebombshop.net/" target="_blank">Le Bomb Shop</a> dresses! Many of them are perfect for maternity at an affordable price. This dress, like many others, has a smocked elastic backside making it adjust to your growing belly. This particular one also sits higher on the waist.<br />
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I love these photos of Piper & I. Always the goofy gal. It was several photos in before I realized that she was making silly faces and these two were my favorite. I tried to get Chloie to come over too but she was hanging with her friend who was also with us... I'll capture her next time!<br />
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Outfit Details:<br />
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Outfit one:<br />
Earrings: Etsy (old)<br />
Cardigan: Rue21 (old) - <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/cardigans/charter-school-cardigan-in-peacock" target="_blank">Similar</a><br />
Fitted Skirt: Rainbow (very old) - <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/skirts/a-trip-into-town-skirt-in-black" target="_blank">Similar</a> <br />
Top: Forever 21 (old), <a href="http://www.unique-vintage.com/retro-1940s-style-cream-black-polka-dot-tie-blouse.html" target="_blank">Simila</a>r, or <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=the-outlet&productid=2000096787" target="_blank">this one</a>, and <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=PLUS&category=plus_size-main&productid=2000187595" target="_blank">this</a><br />
Shoes: ModCloth (old) by Chelsea Crew - Similar <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/swing-along-heel-in-noir" target="_blank">here</a> or <a href="http://www.unique-vintage.com/black-t-strap-mary-jane-kitten-heels.html" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Second Outfit:<br />
Cardigan: Local Shop (old) <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/cardigans/paris-cafe-cardigan-in-coral" target="_blank">Similar</a> & <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/cardigans/top-to-blossom-cardigan-in-coral" target="_blank">this one</a><br />
Dress: <a href="http://lebombshop.net/collections/clothing-shoes-accessories-womens-clothing-dresses-1/products/eleanor-paige-pinup-halter-sun-dress-navy-blue-rose-floral" target="_blank">Le Bomb Shop</a><br />
Tights: Forever 21 (old)<br />
Shoes: ModCloth (old) by Shellys London - <a href="http://www.baitfootwear.com/#!product/prd1/4394487171/everline-red" target="_blank">Similar</a><br />
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Talk to you soon!<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-39113844651641306282016-05-04T13:55:00.003-06:002016-05-04T13:59:33.791-06:00Playing Catch-Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello and happy Wednesday! I apologize for being away so much lately, I've been sick again but am on the mends. I wouldn't say this pregnancy has been the worst of the three, that spot is reserved for my first but I will say I've definitely felt a lot more pain. I've been trying my best to keep my Tylenol usage to a min, unfortunately that's made being active difficult at times. <br />
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In these picts I'm 18 weeks! Yea! I'm almost caught up to where I am now! This is officially the most I've ever photographed myself pregnant. I look forward to looking back on these in the years to come and sharing them with my children.<br />
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I've mentioned this area before on instagram. It's such a cool place to take photos. Each side of the building tagged in graffiti and colorful art. I wanted to venture to the other side this past time, unfortunately there was another group taking photos and I just feel so awkward modeling in front of others. This spot used to be an old train station but it's not really being used anymore. It makes me tempted to come out here with my own paint and make a plain colored wall to model in front of. Colorado Springs really lacks awesome colored walls. Someone needs to fix that!<br />
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Outfit Details:<br />
Dress: Fleet Collection (old company)<br />
Cardigan: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/cardigans/charter-school-cardigan-in-navy" target="_blank">ModCloth </a><br />
Belt: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/belts" target="_blank">ModCloth</a> (No longer selling)<br />
Tights: Forever 21 (old)<br />
Shoes: <a href="https://www.francescas.com/" target="_blank">Francescas</a>, Restricted Shoes (old)<br />
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I'm keeping this post short and sweet so I can jump right into another post soon. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week! Xoxo<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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Hello beautiful readers! I'm back and again so soon (insert gasp and surprised emoji)! Although I've been behind on editing/posting photos I've been ahead on taking them. With all this new found energy that my second trimester has brought I find myself constantly picking up my camera.<br />
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In these photos I'm 18 weeks and this growing belly continues to be challenging but it's been fun to style, I can't wait to share more photos! I wish I had known more pregnant women in the past. Until recently, I've always been on my own with inspiration. I'll start by saying that I strongly dislike wearing my hair up. I swoon and dazzle over other women and their enchanting up-dos (like you <a href="http://www.eccentricowl.com/" target="_blank">Kristina!</a>) but for some reason I always feel less than awesome when I do. Pregnancy also tends to give me a <strike>beautiful</strike> <strike>glow</strike> puffy face. It isn't as bad in these photos (I opted out of a few) but I'm currently feeling it.<br />
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I've also been feeling big as a house lately, which is crazy, because when I look back at photos I don't entirely look that way. I think seeing a big belly in front of me really creates the illusion. I can't remember if I felt the same way with my previous pregnancies. They say that when it's all over you forget the bad parts of being pregnant. I think in some ways that is really true, like looking back on a memory with foggy goggles. I remember getting sick and how difficult the after healing was but the day to day I don't. Living in Colorado also has its challenges, pregnant or not. In the springs, we are at 6,035 feet above sea level, that's higher than most. The air is thinner here and for some visiting, you <i>will</i> be affected. Pregnant women often experience shortness of breath but adding thinner air makes it all the more challenging. Walking up stairs while pregnant, and talking on the phone nearly kills me every time! I like to tell my girls I can see little pixies sometimes if I move around too much. While I'm perfectly okay I see stars in Colorado more often than I care to these days.<br />
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I'm thankful for skirts, like this one from ModCloth, and it's elastic back. It makes wearing skirts effortless. Actually I prefer elastic skirts all together, pregnant or not. I can never understand the women who complain in feedback about the elastic waist and wishing it didn't have it. Unless I plan to not eat all day or change after I do, I find a great many skirts uncomfortable to wear after eating. Elastic makes them breathe with me and adjust from a sitting and standing position. Not to mention I'm not always the same size during the month! What are your thoughts on skirts with an elastic waist band?<br />
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I love the photo below. It was a bit windy that day and these darn skirts love to fly up on me! That is why I am never found without shorts underneath my dresses and skirts. Thank goodness for Forever 21 and their insanely cheap bicycle shorts! I like to buy <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottoms_shorts&ProductID=2000134288&VariantID=" target="_blank">these</a> and <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottoms_shorts&ProductID=2000168031&VariantID=" target="_blank">these</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Outfit Details:</u></b><br />
Headband: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/hairaccessories/through-the-wire-headband-in-red" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><br />
Top: (old) Forever 21<br />
Skirt: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/skirts/breathtaking-tiger-lilies-skirt-in-mustard" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><br />
Tights: You can find similar <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Leg-Avenue-Womens-Sheer-Pantyhose/dp/B006ZVYX10/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1459986617&sr=8-38&keywords=polka+dot+tights" target="_blank">here</a><br />
Shoes: (old) Pinup Girl Clothing<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255263832349828170.post-50945066038027902902016-04-03T19:17:00.001-06:002016-04-03T19:18:37.121-06:00Black White & lots of Red!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello lovelies! It's been a while since my last post, but isn't that the story of my life lately?! I know eventually I'll write more frequent on here but I'm still trying to work that out. Anyhoo, I shared several of these photos on Instagram a while back and wanted to share the rest on here. I have several other photo shoots to share so I better get this on up first!<br />
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For those of you who have had children, did you find a style or pieces of clothing you preferred while pregnant? I've found myself getting more retro as I get bigger. I've always been into the 50's/60's but lately I've been punching it up a notch. My previous pregnancies I didn't really care and wore a lot of comfy clothes but it always left me feeling frumpy. There is something about vintage modern styles (complete with pin curls) that makes me feel amazing.<br />
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I bought this dress on sale a month ago and decided I better get a wear in before it's retired to my closet till after baby. In these photos I'm 17 weeks. A small still fits me <i>fairly</i> well especially when I push up the waist. Sadly the top is huge on me! I never understand why so many smalls have such huge tops. Usually if you are a small, your top is too (unless you got a boob job and that shouldn't really count). Sorry grumble moment. Haha I come across this all the time.<br />
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I have lots I want to share but because these photos are so behind, I'm going to save those thoughts for more current posts. I'm determined to get ahead!<br />
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I love the photo below. I was in a great mood that day and I dunno I guess it really showed towards the end of this shoot. Gotta take those good pregnancy days where I can get them.<br />
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I had to share the photo below! Haha a lot of my photos tend to be filled with these (or me being weird). When my husband is the one photographing instead of me, the camera never stops clicking. Below the wind blew hair in my mouth. Shortly after I discovered I walked into a spider web. The spider dangled inches from my face. You can see spiderwebs on my arm. Does this ever happen to you?<br />
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Outfit:<br />
Cardigan: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/cardigans/charter-school-cardigan-in-red" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><br />
Dress: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/computer-tutor-dress-in-houndstooth" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><br />
Belt: Very Old (ModCloth)<br />
Tights: Old - Forever 21 (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Leg-Avenue-Womens-Sheer-Pantyhose/dp/B006ZVYX10/ref=sr_1_74?ie=UTF8&qid=1459732138&sr=8-74&keywords=polka+dot+tights" target="_blank">similar</a>, I bought these before despite their review and loved them)<br />
Shoes: Old - Francescas <br />
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I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! New posts should be going out all week.<br />
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Till then...<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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Hello!! This post was supposed to go out last night but being pregnant, my energy levels aren't always reliable and like a toddler high on sugar I went from full speed to dozing on the couch in no time flat. It's crazy how filled with energy I am from one second to the next. These bursts aren't always long lasting but wow when they are I try my hardest to take advantage of them! I'm getting projects finished left and right around the house. We had a pipe burst last summer and as a result it caused us to tear out our guest bedroom walls... I'm happy to say we finally patched them up! Yesterday we tackled a small portion of our kitchen remodel. Our walls now freshly coated in a bright white. My husband says the kitchen looks sterile (in a good way, he adds). I love color and it's been hard to not paint them anything other than white but our home just doesn't get enough light so I'm revamping around the house and brightening things up! I'll share photos of our kitchen progress a little later on.<br />
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With all the projects I've been tackling lately I haven't been very motivated to get dressed. I haven't been feeling particularly fabulous with my growing belly. I'm completely excited about another wee one but I suppose letting go of my figure is still one I'm working on. It's been challenging styling my new little bump. I've out grown most of my pants (not that I like wearing pants) and several of my dresses. This is the first pregnancy I've cared to look my best, it's a little exciting, challenging, and extremely frustrating! It's not easy finding retro modern maternity clothing that doesn't cost $115+ a dress. While I might splurge on ONE pricey dress (This <a href="https://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/vintage-style-inspired-clothing/maternity/pinup-couture-sailor-swing-dress-preg.html" target="_blank">one</a> is super cute) I can't make a whole wardrobe of them. I'm excited to have recently discover an adorable blog by <a href="http://missbettydoll.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Miss Betty Doll</a>. She is also pregnant and posted a goldmine of maternity friendly clothing sites. Many are a bit too pricy for me but there are a few items at reasonable prices I plan to invest in. <br />
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When editing these photos it occurred to me that I've been wearing a lot of red lately. It's funny to me because a few years ago I was completely opposed to wearing red. It always seemed to clash with my skin as some bright pinks still do. But like a fellow blogger (<a href="http://www.eccentricowl.com/" target="_blank">Kristina</a>) recently mentioned, I've found a new love for the color and it's been my new go to color despite the fact that blue is my favorite color to wear.<br />
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My sister bought me this beautiful dress for Christmas. I don't usually go for tent dresses but I've been wearing them a lot lately. They are so easy to wear and I love not having anything hugging my belly.<br />
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<u><b>Outfit Details:</b></u><br />
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Dress - Local boutique (similar <a href="https://www.francescas.com/product/jordana-knit-dress.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=Search" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.shein.com/Red-Sleeveless-Lapel-Zipper-Dress-p-229635-cat-1727.html" target="_blank">here</a>, & <a href="http://shopruche.com/rainey-scalloped-shift-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
Necklace: Forever 21 (similar <a href="http://www.happinessboutique.com/en/necklaces/tranquility-statement-necklace-192" target="_blank">here</a>, & <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=ACC&productid=1000142318" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
Tights: c/o Tabbisocks (similar <a href="http://shop.tabbisocks.com/sheer/" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://us.asos.com/Gipsy-Young-Heart-Tights/13zrho/?iid=4315203&clr=Black&SearchQuery=heart+tights&pgesize=3&pge=0&totalstyles=3&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=2&mporgp=L2dpcHN5L2dpcHN5LXlvdW5nLWhlYXJ0LXRpZ2h0cy9wcm9kLw.." target="_blank">here</a><br />
Shoes: ModCloth (similar <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/dashing-to-dinner-wedge-in-black" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/pack-a-picnic-wedge-in-black" target="_blank">here</a>) <br />
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I've run out of things to say, so until next time, thanks for reading my ramblings!<br />
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Take Care & Enjoy,<br />
♥ Heather<br />
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<br />Heather Gwinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696729174580782468noreply@blogger.com2