I'M BACK!

It's been a while since I've blogged, but I am back!

Oh Monday... After a fabulous weekend at home in St. Louis, we are back home and it feels good. Baby girl has been a traveling fool since being brought into this world, and this past weekend was our last travel weekend until my maternity leave is over (sigh). Part of me is excited to get back to work, and another part of me is completely devastated and dying for a winning lottery ticket! 

So, to drowned my sorrows, I'll do some Internet window shopping and share some current loves on the blog! But first, what has little Miss Cecilia been up to these days?

- She LOVES to smile and it is the sweetest thing ever; completely melts my heart!
- Tummy time is something she is a pro at. This little lady has some serious neck strength (has since day one) and enjoys pushing herself up and has even rolled over several times during tummy time!
- She loves her mobile above her crib and can go for quite a while just laying there and smiling and staring in amusement. 
- She is official 12 lbs 4 oz and growing by the second!
- Mommy is still her favorite person :)

Now to the fashion!


I love this hat! It also comes in black and is the perfect addition to any Fall outfit- yes, I said Fall! Can you believe it is right around the corner!?!

Forever 21
$19.90
Etched-Medallion Band Fedora

This fabulous cross body bag comes in tan as well and is a classic style that you can cherish forever! Love!

Forever 21
$22.90
Tasseled Faux Leather Crossbody

I love love love this necklace!! Also comes in Silver! Totally bad ass in my opinion!

Forever 21
$9.90
Short Curb Chain Necklace

This dress speaks for itself- Love!

Forever 21
$32.90
Faux Leather Crisscross-Front Dress

And lastly, another gorgeous dress that also comes in Blush! Beautiful!

Forever 21
$24.90
Textured Fit & Flare Dress

Have a great Monday!!

xoxo MaryBeth

FASHION FRENZY

Coffee- check
Protein Shake- check
Sleeping Baby- check!

Time to blog!

Ahhh it feels good to finally feel like I have my head on straight and get back to some things that make me happy- like blogging! Bringing home a baby is one of the most exciting and yet terrifying things and often times you feel as though you are doing it all wrong! Well, after two weeks with our little lady I feel confident in what I'm doing and I also feel like I know her so well and can truly predict her needs! 

So now to the fashion! I haven't perused Forever 21 in quite some time now, so OF COURSE my picks for today will be from there. I CANNOT stress it enough: Forever 21 is a wonderful store and LITERALLY has something for everyone. 99.9% of the time when I get a compliment on an article of clothing, it is from Forever 21 and people are always shocked. But why? What is so surprising about it? I guess it is hard to believe that one store could offer goods to women, plus size women, men and children. I guess it is hard to believe that one store could be SO affordable. I guess it is hard to believe that one store could have such cutting edge designs. I guess it is hard... ok you get the point: BELIEVE IT! And age limits?: no. Before you roll your eyes at me, open them! Forever 21 is what you make it. If you need a scandalous party dress for a bachelorette party, they've got it! If you need work pants and a button down long sleeve silk blouse, they've got it! Swimwear, activewear, underwear, lingerie, pajamas, jewelry, shoes, purses... oh my! All my cute dresses I wore throughout this pregnancy: Forever 21! I just ordered up a size and saved a crap load of money. Designated maternity clothes can be pricey!

So now on to the looks I am dying over today!

Wrap-Tie Shirt Dress
Forever 21
$24.90

Accordian-Pleated Cami Dress
Forever 21
$29.90

Off-The-Shoulder Eyelash Lace Dress
Forever 21
$27.90

Pleated Wide-Leg Trouser
Forever 21
$24.90

Boxy Culottes Jumpsuit
Forever 21
$27.90

xoxo MaryBeth

BIRTHDAY LUST LIST

In honor of my birthday today (YAY!), I'm going to keep it nice and simple and share some things I have been lusting over lately! 

Tiger Mist Eyelash Lace Off-The-Shoulder Crop Top
Forever 21
$49.90

M-Slit Suspender Maxi Skirt
Forever 21
$24.90

Rose Print Romper
Forever 21
$24.90

Strappy-Back Striped Jumpsuit
Forever 21
$24.90

Studded Strappy Pointed Toe Pumps
Charlotte Russe
$40.99

Self-Tie Ruffled Shorts
Forever 21
$14.90

Lace-Trimmed Floral Shorts
Forever 21
$14.90

xoxo MaryBeth

BCBG LOVE!

GO CARDS! Our UofL Cards are now on to the Elite Eight and we could not be more excited! 

This cute henley style tee was picked up at our local Target a few years back. They always have the cutest team gear! And my engraved necklace is by none other than Stella & Dot! 

The cute flannel is also from Target, a few years old though. Luckily, Target always brings back button down flannels every year, and usually spice it up with fun colors, too!

Last weekend we were in St. Louis for a family wedding and I rocked one of my favorite dresses. This beauty was a discounted steal and actually has a funny story behind it. We were outlet mall shopping almost two years ago at one of our favorite places in Branson, MO and stumbled upon this BCBG beauty at a maternity store while looking at clothes for my then pregnant sister-in-law. No one in the store knew how it got there or if it was even maternity (does BCBG make maternity clothes? lol). Knowing that I was TRYING to get pregnant, my family and the ladies at the store convinced me to try it on and place one of their fake pregnant bumps under it for what I like to call the, "Stretch Test". It was fabulous with and without a belly, made by one of my favorite stores and was majorly discounted. Done deal! So, similarly to the Altuzarra dress I wore on Valentine's Day, this was a very special moment for me to finally be pregnant and to be wearing this dress.

I did rock it last year at the Macy's Derby Festival Fashion Show, but to finally wear it pregnant and being open about our fertility struggle felt SO good! Some pre-pregnancy pics below- such a beautiful dress!

And this is when I realized it really isn't meant for maternity, and finding this dress on that day at that store was meant to be! haha One of my favs, Heather Dubrow, rocking it last season on RHOC. Love!

xoxo MaryBeth

WOW ME WEDNESDAY

Hey Hey! Just a few picks of mine of some lovely and affordable items. Even if a girl can't have everything, she can always look, right? Check it out!

This entire outfit is so amazing. I. WANT. IT. 

Forever 21
Tiger Mist Lavender Splash:
Crop Top $39.90
Shorts $49.90

This blazer is sleek and minimal, with a pop of faux leather. Can't get enough! 

Forever 21
Faux Leather-Trimmed Blazer
$34.90

This suspender midi skirt is so damn cute! Love! And, it also comes in black.

Forever 21
Chiffon Suspender Midi Skirt
$22.90

And lastly, these heels would be SO perfect for Spring! Not to mention that there is ALWAYS a sale going on at Charlotte Russe, whether online or in the store. Right now all heels are buy one get one for $10. Can't top that!

Charlotte Russe
Strappy Floral Print High Heel
$38.99

xoxo MaryBeth

W.I.L.L.

For this edition of, "What I'm Loving Lately", I am featuring none other than... Forever 21! Why change a good thing when they have what you love :) 

I am LUSTING over all three of these items and had to share them! So, let's get this started!

This first dress is definitely timeless with a chic and edgy vibe. Anything (faux) leather ups the ante and elevates your look from, "timeless chic" to, "timeless chic bad ass". Very technical terms being thrown around here... ha!

Forever 21
$27.80

Something about that button on the hem line of the dress just makes me swoon. Weirdo? Maybe ;)

This next piece is also timeless and very classic in lace. Leather and lace, what can I say?! Two opposites but yet both so beautiful!

Forever 21
$22.80

And my last obsession (for tonight) is this beautiful coral number featuring a faux crop top. There are several dresses with this illusion cut and they are so dainty and beautiful.

Forever 21
$22.80

Now time to sleep and dream of these beauties hanging in my closet.

xoxo MaryBeth