Pregnancy Must-Haves

Accessories, Beauty, Fall, Family, fashion, lifestyle, Maternity, Motherhood, Parenting, Pregnancy, Style

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As I enter the third trimester of my second pregnancy, I wanted to share my must-haves for the expecting mama!  These are items that are tried and true in my book.  I highly recommend each and every one of them from my personal experience.  Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but when you have morning sickness, swollen feet and are experiencing weight gain it doesn’t always feel that way.

Of course you need a good prenatal vitamin, and belly oil to prevent stretch marks, but some of these items like the maternity PJ’s and nursing bra are items that I resisted buying during my first pregnancy for whatever silly reason and items that I have thoroughly enjoyed during my second pregnancy.  I’ve focused on things that would make me feel comfortable and good during a process with an ever-changing body and rotating symptoms.

Here’s my top picks to get you through your 9 months of pregnancy!  Because waiting for your little one to arrive is both the hardest and most beautiful thing.

XO, Libby

A Girl’s Trip to Sunny Palm Springs

California, fashion, lifestyle, Maternity, Pregnancy, Style, Warm Weather Go-To's, Wedding Season

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I recently returned from the perfect girls’ weekend in Palm Springs, California.  We went to celebrate my friend Ali’s bachelorette party and got our fill of sun, girl time and relaxation.  Yet somehow I still came home feeling exhausted! (I think it may be due to that whole being 5 months pregnant thing.)

Leopard as A Neutral

Accessories, Fall, fashion, lifestyle, Shoes, Style, Sweater Weather

 

Leopard Print Inspo

I whole-heartedly believe that leopard-print is a neutral.  My closet proves just that!  Over the years, I’ve accumulated plenty of animal print pieces to mix-and-match.
Leopard-print is usually rendered in black and various shades of tan, making it the perfect pattern to pair with color and dare I say, even other patterns!  Going for a classic look, pair leopard with red.  Looking for a more subdued outfit, team the feline print with black, white , cream and tans.  And if you’re ready for a walk on the wild side, style your leopard with denim, bold colors or even stripes. Animal print is a trend that won’t go out of style.  Here’s my top picks to make you the cat’s meow!

XO, Libby

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018

Beauty, Decor, Entertaining, Family, fashion, Footwear, Gift Guide, Hats, Holiday, Jewelry, Leather, lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, Shoes, Spring, Style, summer

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2018

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, actually six weeks to be exact.  But if you’re a planner like, me and want to get a jump start on shopping, look no further.  I’ve put together a Gift Guide for a little something to go with those hand-printed cards and macaroni necklaces.

XO, Libby

1. Military Jean Jacket || 2. A Pretty Apron (also here, here & here)

3. A Gorgeous Beach Towel (also in coral)

4. Mimosa Sun Hat  (also comes in Off Duty, Sunkissed, Beach Bum + You, Me & the Sea )

5. Satin Slides (on sale here, similar here & a gorgeous splurge pair here)

6. A Dainty Zoe Chicco Ring (also in turquoise, and gorgeous styles here, here and here)

7. Outdoor Voices Leggings (also here, here & here)

8. The Season’s It Bag (also in natural, tortoise and black)

9. Modern Art Print (another one I love here)  || 10. Hexagonal Candle (and here)

10. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick || 11. Gingham Pom Pom SunDress (also in black/ coral)

A Black Tie Winter Wedding

Accessories, Beauty, Black Tie, Denver, fashion, Jewelry, lifestyle, Shoes, Style, Wedding, Wedding Season, Winter

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We attended a black tie wedding this past weekend at one of my favorite hotels in Denver, The Brown Palace.  (You may have seen the classic hotel on the blog before, as it’s the hotel that holds the annual Champagne Cascade, each year to kick off the holiday season.)  I love a good reason to dress up… and Zach and Michelle’s winter wedding was the perfect excuse to really go for it!

Floral Frocks

Accessories, Denver, fashion, Leather, lifestyle, Spring, Style

Floral Frocks - Spring 2018

As I mentioned in my previous post, we booked a vacation to somewhere beachy and I’m dreaming of warmer climates.  So although it may be a little early, in fact there is snow falling outside my window as I type this, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite floral frocks for Spring.  Some which already hang in my closet, some that are lingering in my online shopping carts, and some that I just truly appreciate but will probably never have a chance to wear.  I’m looking at you #5.  Honestly, if my bank account could sustain it, I’d buy them all!  Floral is such a feminine staple and I love to see how designers reinvent it over and over again each season.  See my top picks for some Spring 2018 floral dresses.

*Dresses that admittedly are already in my closet!

XO, Libby

Statement Sleeve Sweater

Accessories, Denim, Denver, fashion, lifestyle, Style, Sweater Weather, Winter

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These pictures were taken just this weekend and now there is snow on the ground again.  We’ve had a pretty mild winter here in Denver, but man am I ready for Spring!  We are headed to Australia in just over a month and I am seriously counting down the days until we take off!!!!  42 days and counting!  But we do have a lot of fun things going on before we are off to the Land Down Under, so I’m trying to enjoy everything as it comes and not wish time away.  

Velvet & Embellished Denim

Accessories, Denver, fashion, Footwear, lifestyle, Shoes, Style, Sweater Weather, Winter

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The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean the pretty clothing has to go by the wayside!  Winter wardrobes can start to feel a bit drab when the cold weather persists, but adding some embellishments to your basics is an easy way to update your look.

B&B Miscellaneous || January 2017

Beach, Denver, Family, fashion, Holiday, Island, lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, Style, travel, Warm Weather Go-To's

 

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In my latest B&B Miscellaneous installment I will continue to share little tidbits about my life lately, things I like, do, want, etc. Hope you enjoy getting to know me a little better!  If you’d like to see more, check out my first and second installments.

The Year We All Turned 30

Birthday Celebration, California, Denver, Fall, Family, fashion, lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, Style

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Girlfriends are a necessity and I’ve been fortunate to have a core group of friends built in since high school, and one of those girls has been my best friend since elementary school.  I also found an equally amazing group of fun-loving girls in college that I’ve continued to be close to even though we’re all scattered across the country.  Since 2017 was a milestone year as most of us turned thirty, I thought it would be fun to reflect on what a great trip around the sun it was and how much I love these girls.

(The picture above is actually from the kick-off party to our wedding weekend!  It was so much fun having my friends, old and “new”, together by my side for all of our wedding events.  This picture was taken almost four an a half years ago and I’m happy to report that each of these women are still dear friends.  I am just so grateful for my squad.)