Cut Out & Keep

Dress: Asos 

Collar: Retooled // DIY

Hat & Socks: UO

Bag & Shoes: Thrifted // Vintage

Hello and Happiest Monday Darlings!

Today I am so thrilled to be featured on Cut Out & Keep as one of their DIY Fashionistas with my retooling an old collar DIY.  If you are not familiar with this site, let me just say that once you venture over to it, it will be hard to not spend an hour or two perusing all the cutie pie craft tutorials it boasts.  I was tickled pink when the lovely Cat contacted me about sharing this simple yet adorable little collar DIY over there today.  Take a hop, skip, and jump this way to read more...

Talk soon!

Love Bunches, 

On Fridays We Frolic

Dress: Vintage in Shop now

Scarf & Brooch: Vintage // Thrifted

Boots: Michael Kors via Marshall's

 

Oh hello there darlings,

I'm still hanging in there getting closer and closer to my due date.  The very latest is that I'm 3cm dilated, 80% effaced, and the baby's head is down...all very good news to my ears.  As for now, the weather has cooled down and it feels quite refreshing actually as carrying around a little bundle in your belly is like carrying around your own portable heater - so I'm welcoming the cool breeze and even the chance to don some boots and tights any of these days.  

In other randomness...lakeside walks are lovely and so is watching all the locals who fish here in the park.  Kind of makes me want to join along in the fun.  And I'm telling you still, vintage tent dresses and babydolls have saved the day and kept me from burning a hole in my wallet.  I would highly recommend going this route if you are pregnant as opposed to dropping your dollars on maternity wear.

There you have it.  I'm finished with my rambling...it's Friday and all I want to do is lay by the lake, plant some more veggies in my garden, and perhaps concoct some kind of frozen treat...like chocolate covered coconut frozen bananas.  Wish me luck my friends!

Love Bunches, 

 

Nautical Blues and Sunshiny Hues

Whether you fancy all things nautical or swoon over summery brights, AllyHoot Vintage is giving a nod to both summery trends.  These are just a few of my current favorites: 

Psychedelic Sunshine Dress // Key Lime Cutie Dress // The Blue Hawaii Babydoll Dress

The Summer Sailing Dress // Prep School Cool Blazer // Regatta and Red Striped Skirt

Blueberry Hill Babydoll Dress // Stars & Dots Forever Dress // Tangled Up in White & Blue Dress

Catch up with you soon darlings!

xo 

Marisa

And Then There Were 3

Dress: Old Navy (2009)

Hat: Target

Vest: TJ Maxx

Necklace: Lucky Brand // Gift from mother 

Bag & Boots: Thrifted

Socks: UO

And then there were 3 weeks to go... til my official due date that is.  This week I really made a dent in preparing for baby boy's arrival...you know, all the fun stuff like washing his clothes, painting the nursery, giving his chest of drawers a facelift, and packing my hospital bag.  Yep, it's getting real.  

It's funny, during this time around with my last pregnancy I was swollen so bad that I could only wear crocs (don't judge) and had already thrown in the towel with wearing my wedding ring on my poor ring finger which turned into what looked like a sausage..hehe.  I'm happy to report that not eating for two...but rather just eating as I need and more healthy I might add has made all the difference in the world...a 40 pound difference!  Wanna see?  Check out this photo of me in the same dress 3.5 years ago exactly three weeks before my due date with Keane:

Everything from my nose to my toes ballooned up...eek.  It was not a comfortable thing my friends.  Still, isn't it always a fun thing to go back and look through old photos?  I always get a kick out of seeing how things have changed.  

So that's about all for now.  Have one loverly Tuesday darlings!
Love Bunches, 

Lazy, Hazy Summer Holidays

Cardi: Anthropologie (Sale)

Top: Asos

Shorts: Topshop (2011)

Scarf: Vintage // Thrifted

Shoes: Modcloth (2009)

Above photos taken from the Mr.'s (@aldisal) and sister's (@myfreebirdsoul) instagrams.

It seems that my little family of three...soon to be four is sneaking their way into my photos as of late and I quite love it!  During our mini Memorial Day break, we were able to spend some time with my family, which always makes this family gal very content.  The day was spent noshing on grilled goodies, my favorite roasted carrots and beets, and who could forget about the smores?!  Nope, I don't always wear dresses or skirts...I've had these little polka dot shorts sitting in my closet for a wee while now and I thought it was time to pull them back out (thank you belly band for me being able to still wear them with a baby bump).

Sitting around an outdoor fire with the whole fam is most certainly the ideal way to end such a relaxing weekend.  Cheers to more summer holidays ahead!

Happy Weekend darlings!

Love Bunches,  

Going Green

I've gone all green over at Flock Together Style Blog today. Take a hop, skip, and jump over this way to meet me there.

Talk soon!

 xo Marisa

Balmy 36

Dress, Brooch, Shoes: Vintage/Thrifted

Scarf: Modcloth

Sunnies: Vintage, belonged to Mother

Bag: Vintage, belonged to Grandmother

 

 

 

Hold on tight darlings, I'm officially 36 weeks and from here on out I feel like it's all eggshells to see if baby boy will come early or arrive on time.  It's a complete toss up as everyone around me keeps saying that I am definitely going to deliver this little guy early but deep down I have a sneaking suspicion that he could be as stubborn as his big brother and come late to the party...hehe.  We shall see - either way, I will be as happy as a clam!

Speaking of clams, life is certainly a bit clammy right now with the humidity being high as a kite.  Oh well - nothing that a little frozen yogurt can't make better.  I'm actually going to attempt making my own - so keep your eyes peeled for a fruity-tooty little recipe making it's appearance in the near future :-)

That's all for now my friends!  The kitchen is a-callin me, so onward I must go.

Love Bunches,  

Mad About Monthly - May Edition

Oh, you know, just a couple of things that have tickled my fancy this month...

Floral Chambray Playsuit

Becky M Shoes

A Hint of Mint One Piece 

Georgia Nautical Camera Bag

Flower Button Collar Clips

That's just about all for now darlings.  It's Friday and I'm feeling  in the mood for some mango salad, raspberry lemonade,  and a tv show marathon of some sorts.  Wishing you plenty of sunshine and lots of R&R.  Catch up with you soon!

Love Bunches,