I'm Having a Dragon Baby

Hubby and I decided a while back, that 2012 was the year we were going to concentrate on adding to our family. My birthday was in January and I didn't want to limit my wine intake, so we decided to start in February. We got pregnant in February. It's a shock, and such a blessing that it happened for us right away.

We wanted to wait to tell everyone until the 3 month mark, but by 6 weeks I was already showing. Remember my 30 for 30 challenge that I quit? I was getting so big I couldn't do up my pants or skirts.

So I'm having baby due November 4th. The pregnancy has been hard, colds, flu, nausea, a bladder infection and just plain tiredness. My second pregnancy is way harder then my first. Of course, recently I realized that the first time I didn't have a 3 year old to chase after. Now I'm finally starting to feel good.

My only problem now is how can anybody be cuter than this?

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I'm Quitting

I am quitting my 30 for 30 challenge. I know crazy shit, but I am too tired and I'm getting fat. I picked a bunch of pieces that I haven't worn in a while. I wanted to put them in my cycle, but the reason I haven't worn them in a while is that they don't f*cken fit.

I love all my crazy ideas about wearing a limited wardrobe, and not shopping for a year. CONFESSION TIME. I bought a something last week. I got a pair of designer jeans at Bluefly for $35. I'm going to still diet though. But what I really love is that I'm honest with myself. So I'm going to give myself a get out of jail free card and quit the challenge this round.

These are the outfits that I managed to record from last week. Notice that I forgot to get a picture for Day 6!

Skinny Jeans and Flats Day 7 Outfit

Ankle Boots and Midi Skirt Day 5 Outfit

BCBG Dress Day 8 Outfit

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No Sew Tutorial for A Toddler Pop Culture T-Shirt

I just got the best present ever. One of friends knows that I love Chuck Norris Facts, and knows that I can turn old t-shirts into cute tops for little people. So while at Value Village for herself, she found this t-shirt, and bought it for me! So cool, and thoughtful. 

Here is a tutorial on how to make a toddler's t-shirt out of an adult's t-shirt. Enjoy!

You will need an awesome t-shirt, scissors, and a fabric hole punch (scissors are fine as well, the punch is just easier).

Fold t-shirt in fold and cut off excess length.

Use excess length to cut two pieces of "string".

Cut the sides of the t-shirt and arm hole.

Use the hole punch to create holes equal length apart on the sides of the t-shirt.

Use the "string" to lace up both sides of the t-shirt. Tie two tight knots at the very end.

Put it on your 3 year old and see if she'll sit long enough for you to take a picture.

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Minimalist Dressing for The Office

I was really excited to start my 30/30 month. I loved my first two outfits because I've never put all the pieces together in those ways before, so I felt super creative, which is the whole point of this challenge. But this weekend all I've worn are jeans and a white t-shirt. And I didn't even bother to do hair and make-up. And the pictures that hubby took of the outfits are awful, and I'm kind of annoyed that he takes awful pictures. And I'm annoyed at myself that it annoys me, but it does. Seriously, any good pictures of me are taken by people other than hubby. Whatever, he's good in bed, and treats me well. I guess I don't have it that bad.

A person that does take good pictures is my friend Becky at work. Two reasons why I love her; she takes pictures of me at work, and her partner refers to me as "Super awesome Kim at work". That's the best compliment I've ever heard from someone I've never meet.

Day 1 Outfit

Day 2 Outfit

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Posted in: fashion,knowing myself

30 Items for 30 Days

I did a mini challenge a few weeks ago, and it went pretty well. It was really easy to pick something to wear since I had a limited choice. This time I'm going to do a month long challenge. I picked 30 items, and will wear them for 30 days straight. There wasn't too much rhyme or reason to the pieces I picked so I hope I can make some unique outfits! Wish me luck :)

14 Tops

3 Jackets, 6 bottoms

4 Pairs of Shoes

3 Dresses

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Posted in: fashion,inspiration

How Do I Stop My Kid from Swearing

Children are like little sponges, soaking everything up. Elle is soaking up everything hubby, and I are, for better, or for worse.

The latest things coming out of her month;

"Shit, where's my bear?"

"Why can't I say shit?"

"What's an idiot daddy?"

"Because it's stupid?"

Needless to say we're trying to catch ourselves with the bad words before she does. However, I am a little bit proud that she was able to use the word shit in the proper context.

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An Ombre for Girls with Black Hair

I've had the same long black hair for at least 3 years now. Long hair is actually really easy. I can wear it in a pony tail for casual days. I can make it curly for dressy events, and I have straighten it for drinks with the girls. But it was time for a change. I decided to add colour in the form of an ombre. My sister just graduated from hair school so did some of her magic.

Natural black waves before the colour.

New cut and colour. Even though my sister told me I was asking for copper tones, and wanted to make sure that's what I really wanted I said yes to the copper tones. It wasn't what I really want.

She added brown to tone down the copper. This is what I wanted :)

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Posted in: fashion,sisters