COLLABO OF THE ANIMAL KIND

Well, as expected, the Balmain x H&M collection sold out at lightening speed. So much so that I was unable to even browse ANY of the collection online. First, the website was having technical difficulties due to how busy it was, and then next thing I knew it was sold out. EVERYTHING. Now, if you are really desperate for a piece of the pie you can go online and find people that are price gouging reselling the products they did get their hands on. As you can imagine, though, the prices have sky rocked and you may as well get yourself an item from their primary line. sigh. 

On to better news, Lauren Conrad revealed another collaboration with Disney for Kohl's! This time around the chosen childhood star is none other than, Bambi! While it is not my favorite collection, (nothing can compare to the, "Cinderella", collection) to each their own! Take a look at a few of the pieces:

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xoxo MaryBeth

MONDAY MUSING

Good morning! Well, that was a little too enthusiastic for the type of morning going on over here- RAIN! Rain in the forecast ALL WEEK- ugh. So, what better to do then some window shopping!? And here are my picks for the day! But first, I had my first official GNO (Girl's Night Out) on Saturday- that means no baby, and no hubby. And even though I missed both of them, it was really nice to get dressed up, get out of the house and to have some drinks! 

Some makeup magic, bright lips, sleeked back pony and bling bling studs can make any look complete! With a newborn, speed is key! So, I opted for the sleeked back pony: so easy and always looks polished. Baby girl was already off to her Aunt's at this point, but that in itself was time consuming to get all of her things together and then needing to pump since she wasn't with me! Luckily I have mastered multitasking.... ha!

The pic below was the one I originally was going to share and then I thought, ya know what, let's give a sneak peek of what was really going on! #reallife It doesn't mean you have to change everything about yourself or what you love, you just have to navigate things a little differently!

This crop top is one of my favs! It is from the Kohl's LC Lauren Conrad collection, comes in three different colors and is fairly long and boxy so you don't have to feel totally exposed. Staying active throughout my pregnancy DEFINITELY played a huge role in how well I have bounced back, but clearly, being just shy of four weeks postpartum, my stomach might be flat again but is not as, "tight", yet. So, my midi skirt (Target) and this style crop top were the perfect combo: I got to feel back to normal and a little edgy all while being comfortable. Win-Win!

And what better way to ring in my GNO? Champs!

So, to keep with the crop top vibe I've got join on, this one is amazing! Ok, I know it might seem a little risqué and may not lend for the most convenient of bras, but alas I am swooning! 

Zippered Crop Top
Forever 21
$27.90

Annnnd another crop top! I guess I'm feeling a little edgy today! This one is very simple, works with a normal bra and has a low back leaving just a little belly sneak peak in the front. Love! 

Twist-Front Crop Top
Forever 21
$15.90

A clean-cut jumpsuit is definitely an essential in every woman's closet. This one in particular is so fabulous not only because of the amazing price point but also because of the versatility. Dress it down in flats like the model below, or dress it up with some fab heels and blinded out earrings. Love!

Belted Textured-Woven Jumpsuit
Forever 21
$29.90

And lastly, this ruffle top is so chic! Very simple and easy to pair with almost anything: slacks, shorts, skirt, under a blazer- you name it! And at a price point like that you cannot go wrong! Love!

Bow-Front Ruffle Top
Forever 21
$19.90

xoxo
MaryBeth

LAUREN CONRAD AT IT AGAIN

All my Disney loving ladies, there is another Lauren Conrad collection coming to Kohl's that is sure to catch your fancy. I am not sure if anything can live up to her fab tulle skirts that were a part of her most recent Cinderella inspired collection, but you never know! This time around, Mini Mouse is the source of inspiration! Check it out:

Available May 10th!!!!

xoxo MaryBeth

ALTUZARRA LOVE

I hope everyone had a fabulous Valentines Day! The hubs and I went to one of our FAVORITE Italian restaurants, Vincenzo's, and then hit up the Louisville Ballet. It was great! I rocked a fabulous dress by Altuzarra for Target that I have been waiting to wear for a very long time! I posted about when I initially snagged this beauty here, and finally got to rock it!

My 23 week baby bump was rockin', too! I distinctly recall trying on this dress and, like so many times before in our infertility journey, I dissected this dress wondering how it would look if I actually got pregnant. We were coming up on our FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer) so I knew that if it worked I would be pregnant for Valentine's Day and would wear this dress. So, long story short, this was a very awesome and surreal moment for me. :)

The drapery of this dress, ahhh to die for! So beautiful, the pictures do not do it justice! Heels by LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's. Love!

Sorry for the inconsistent lighting... working on it!

xoxo MaryBeth

FANTASY FULFILLED

Mark your calendars! Lauren Conrad and Kohl's have teamed up with Disney (yes, Disney) and created a whimsical Cinderella themed collection. Two dresses and one tulle skirt (which comes in FOUR different colors) are available online and in some stores as we speak! The entire collection does not debut until February 22nd and from the looks of it, this will be one you DO NOT want to miss out on!

This is a fantasy collection more so than a Cinderella collection, in my opinion. Tulle, bows, sequins, pastels and colors like, "Heavenly Pink" & "Ballad Blue"... I swoon! I love it so far and cannot wait to see the rest! Here is a sneak peak!

Available NOW at Kohl's

Available NOW at Kohl's

I am DYING over the light blue and light pink tulle skirts, available NOW! Love, love love!!!

xoxo MaryBeth