Theres no denying it...These babies are a must for the season! Every girl needs a pair of cute espadrilles in their closet. I have several. They are a staple and I feel like they never go out of style. They simply scream Spring and Summer free-spirit fashion. There rope detail tell of exciting, carefree adventures under the summer sun. Espadrilles can be worn with anything and everything! From casual jeans, shorts, joggers, and airy dresses they can elevate any casual look. I recently made a Youtube Video sharing one of my favorite pair of Espadrilles sandals that I have fallen in love because of its look, color and COMFORT! They're a must. I found these at Nordstrom and am in love! Follow me on the Like.to.know.it app @livinglifefromthetower
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Hi friends I just posted a Youtube Video showing all the things I purchased at the Petunia Pickle Bottom Wearhouse Sale. The sale itself was so well organized. At times WH Sales can get a little crazy because of the great deals and the amount of people at the events but this Petunias Sale was so well organized. There were plenty of employees working the sale so asking questions and getting help was only a step away. There were boxes of brand new, sealed and tagged items at deep discounts, it was heaven some moms might call it (LOL ME). Surrounded by diapers bags and accessories such as wallets, nursing covers, teething jewelry and more there was something for everyone! The sale even featured some of there mens "Sons of Trade" line. It was such a fun event and would highly recommend it to everyone! Wether your expecting or know someone who is expecting or simply want to treat yourself there is something your going to love. In the event that you would want to attend one of these sales Id recommend you follow them on Instagram for any event announcements. https://www.instagram.com/petuniapicklebottom/ Don't forget to Subscribe to My Youtube Channel to stay tuned for all upcoming reviews. XO, Liz Gone are the days when wearing sweatpants in public was thought to be taboo. There's no surprise that the fashion world is a constant re-inspiration of new trends and I am loving this new street wear style. Growing up in the rough parts of Los Angeles I get so excited to "dress up" low key pieces like, sweat pants. So how on earth can one style such a casual, street piece? Here are MY Top 5 tips on how to style sweats. 1.) Chose your sweat pants with a "Jogger" concept in mind. Meaning, make sure the sweat pants you chose have an elastic waist band and elastic leg hems. The Jogger style will give your body shape and structure. I also personally really love love love the drawstrings on an elasticized waist. The drawstrings make for such a fierce feature on this casual piece. 2.) Show some "Church leg". LOL. Who remembers Drew Barrymore and Robby Hearts' "Church tongue" (BEST MOVIE EVER, insert crying emoji). Lift the elasticized leg a few inches above your shoe to show the smallest amount of skin, church skin LOL. This small action will make such a smooth eye traveling juxtaposition to the structure of your entire outfit. 3.) Add a Structured Jacket. Take advantage of this look during the chilly weather and because its chilly, adding a jacket comes without a heatwave price, if you know what I mean. By adding a structured jacket like a leather or jean jacket, even a cardigan, your outfit comes to life. A structured jacket allows you to play with texture, color and adding a more clean, sharp piece to a slouchy look. By adding a jacket your not going to get lost in all the fabric or look 10 lbs heavier. It will actually give you a narrowing effect and thin everything out. 4.) Accessorize. Accessories are a must when you have such a casual look but don't over do it. Add those finishing touches, a delicate thin necklace, a simple ring, bracelet. I would also suggest wearing a nice bag, hat or some sort of head accessory. A head piece can be a pair of glasses or a scarf. In my opinion Ive seen that a fun accessory on the top of your body balances this outfit. If your feeling up to it consider your shoes as an accessory as well by pairing your sweats with a gorgeous pointy toe pump. 5.) Hair and Makeup. Last but oh definitely not least make sure you've done your hair and makeup. When you think of sweats you think lazy, and just rolled out of bed. By implementing having a clean face with highlighted details and putting a little bit of effort into your hair youve thrown off the whole jogger sweats stereotype. Hair and makeup brings the entire look together. You absolutely do not have to follow these "rules" by any means these are just my tips and guidelines I follow to put my look together when wearing sweat pants. Heres some Inspiration
I came across a blogger a few weeks ago on my search for finding homeschooling mamas. Charlotte Mason homeschools 5 sweet babes and she wrote a blog about Journaling and all the adventures and community that can await through writing. She challenged moms to take 31 hashtags and just write, no strings attached. Here goes my acceptance to her challenge! Ill link Charlottes blogpost HERE so you can check it out! (Pssttt I highly recommend you do.) Prompt 1 #Parentingadvice Who am I to give parenting advice? I read this meme a while ago that flashes back, like clockwork on a day to day basis, "Behind every amazing kid theres a mom pretty sure she's screwing it all up!" 😂 If that doesn't describe my experience in motherhood to a T I don't know what does! Mom guilt, its a thing and it is real! No one hands over an instruction manual when you've been handed the baton to be, mom. Heres something people may not tell you, many times you will fail. You WILL fall short, you'll disappoint yourself from the standards you've set to achieve. Being mom means feeling overwhelmed, staying up late worrying, being haunted with "I should haves". Its hard work! Definitely not an occupation for the faint of heart, but wait theres more😏😂. You'll be critical, critical of yourself, your looks, your ability, your calling. The Good News is you grabbed that baton and you are still hanging on for dear life! You've made the hardest decision, the challenge to stick around no matter what! You are a fighter! Sure somedays you might just get by, by the skin of your teeth but you have pushed through like the warrior you are! You have fought through the changes in your physical body, and then again, and again! You have fought through depression, baby blues, their first colds, and even those first few moments of mom guilt and you never stopped pushing! Perseverance defined as, a steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc.,especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. You're reading this now, that alone tells me you still have fire in you, a hope set out to be, mom. There is an abundance in knowledge and opportunities and your taking advantage of it. I wish someone would have told me from the beginning, as long as there is always the desire to persevere even through times of difficulty you will succeed, your kids would be exactly, amazing! Your kids are capable of doing great things! People are going to compliment you on how amazing they are, receive those words and use them to fuel your fire, after all their a reflection of you, amazing. <3 Be encouraged future of Elizabeth and every eye that reads this post. xo , Liz Is it cliche to say, I can't believe 2017 is over? My biggest accomplishment this year was definitely, just going for it! Everything I set my mind on this year I gave my whole heart too, worked relentlessly toward and developed skill through my passions. Cleaned up shop and made life changing decisions. My biggest regret was getting so burnt out toward the end of the year, in all aspects of my life. I Cant believe this was taken a year ago look how tiny my babies look. Jan 2017 This year I developed and explored my many passions in business and taking charge of my life as a mother, wife and homemaker. Coming from a person who struggles with anxiety and self doubt after having the kids, Im so happy that this year if I dreamt it, I took steps toward achieving my goals in some way shape or form. The opportunities I have had this year have given me the privilege to experience humbling moments that Ive learned so much from. I have taken note in "My Life" book that taking steps toward your dreams can give you some pretty incredible opportunities that you might have never had otherwise. Got to work with one of the best online children's boutiques, Little Trendsetter How refreshing is it that this time of year we get to reflect and know that we are about to get a brand new start! No matter what happened 2017 we leave it in the past and get another shot at hitting harder next year! 2018 Im so happy you are here! I have so many goals Ill be fighting to be accomplished. February 2017 1.) My Spiritual Life: My faith is important to me, It grounds me but theres no denying that my life is busy. Many times I put the Bible on the end of my to do list and don't make time for it. I was listening to a podcast several months ago and they were talking about identifying what you allow to be poured into you. What are you listening to, watching, giving time to on a day to day basis. Whatever you pour in is intentionally what will come out. This year I purpose to read scripture everyday and understand why I believe what I believe. I want to give my faith top priority on every lists well as listen to more scriptural podcasts, music and read the books I've been dying to read on my reading list. It would be so cool to find a group of moms that would start a reading club with me. Such a big moment in 2017, when my husband got into a very bad car accident. 2.) Social Community: I stated focusing on growing in the social world about a year and half ago and I have come to realize that I really love it. I love lifestyle and everything that comes along with it. My vision from the beginning has always been to share the reality of motherhood. Honestly It has really helped me heal through so much of the struggles I was having with becoming a first time mom. Ive played with Youtube, Snapchat and Facebook but for me there is no platform like Instagram and the blogging world. I love making videos but feel so lost in knowing what to focus on I have so many passions that drive me. I often struggle on what to focus on, talking motherhood, fashion, kids fashion, music? I don't know. Its said that if you try to reach everyone (many umbrella topics) You reach nobody😭. That is such a hard reality for me as I love so many things lol. This year my goal is to do one thing, communicate. I just want to be present and keep it 100. Im purposing to be consistent even if its on 100 topics 😬 Along with communication I want to meet as many people as I can that I've made friendships with online as possible. Zoyes even been asking to start a Youtube channel! June 2017 Zoey and I got to model on FOX 5 with Little Trendsetter \ 3.) Fitness!: Hola! who doesn't have this on there list of resolutions?! Yup, I want to treat water like it isn't poison lol😒 . I want to workout to lose weight this year, be physically strong and feel excited about keeping my immune system healthy. August 2017 4.) Carrier Growth: Im a big believer in constant growth! Never ever stop learning! This year I want to grow in my knowledge of photography and videography to develop a career and income for me and family. I want to learn music software and understand how to create music tracks and maybe finally come out with a CD by the end of the year. My list of goals go on and on, as they do every year and I know at the end of the year I may have not accomplished all that I set out to do. Theres a verse in the bible that talks about setting goals for yourself. People without any goals risk losing themselves, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18 Always remember that no matter what your goal is even if it feels like it could never be accomplished write it down, work toward it, one step closer is better then no steps closer. The more you do it the better you get. I have always said make a big goal and try to get as close as you can to it as possible. You'll be surprised how far you can go! Peace, love, and good health for 2018 to everyone reading this post. ❤️❤️❤️ January 2017
My family and I are Disney freaks! In this blog post you will learn a tip and trick that is a must for your next Disney trip. I've highly recommended this tip to people for years. My husband and I had our first date at Disney, got proposed to here and even went on 2 Disney cruises! It was natural that when we would have our little babes we would bring them along to experience the magic. As regular goers to the parks there are many tips and here is one. It is so easy to lose your stroller, bags and sometimes even your most precious cargo. Several times employees have had to move our strollers due to the parks business and every time It takes us such a long while to find where they relocated our belongings. My brother and his wife took there daughter to Disneyland for the first time she was 5 years old. They were looking in a window on Disney's Main Street and when they turned to leave their 5 year old daughter was gone. To say they panicked would be an understatement. At the moment your mind goes straight to the worst possible scenario. Thank goodness it didn't take long for them to find her, she had wondered off into the store. With the business of the park it seems close to impossible to find people at times let alone wondering little babes. These situations happen more often then you would imagine and Fortunately the kids haven't gone very far, most of the time. So what could I use to help secure my belongings in a busy place? TILE while at Disney! Tile is a small plastic square that works through bluetooth. Its a device made for tracking within 100 -200 feet depending on which you buy. 1.) It rings your things. If you attach a tile to your keys, wallet, stroller or child as long as your within 100-200 ft.(depending on your Tile Specifications) It will ring. 2.) Find your Phone! Phones get buried in all the bags we bring. You can press the tile and it will automatically ring your phone EVEN IF ITS ON SILENT! Its saved me so many times. 3.) It will tell you the last place your item was seen. If you have exceeded the 100-200 ft bluetooth range you can check your Tile App and it will notify you to the last place and time your item was seen. 4.) You have your very own search Party! The Tile community is huge and continues to grow every year. If your item is lost Tile can be passing by your item and it will update your app "When a person with the Tile app open and running on their smartphone or tablet walks within Bluetooth range of any Tile, their app will automatically and anonymously update the location of that Tile! The Tile’s owner will then be able to see their Tile’s updated location on the map! This location isn’t shared with the person who updated it - it’s for your eyes only! " Tile By no means am I saying that this will ensure all of your belongings stay safe.
Always be cautious and track your things, and children! Devices can always fail us and have there limits. However, with that said, Tile has been a must for any Disney trip and has helped us find so many things with ease. Decembers LUSH Outfit is here and its a stunning one! As always you recieve three pieces in your collection, 2 apparel items and 1 accessory for $89 shipped! Shannon, the CEO, has handpicked these pieces with lots of thought and attention to detail . If your a busy mom or women on the go theres no end to how many outfits these three pieces can make! You will feel so luxuriously put together in just moments. Sign me up!🤚🏻 Decembers Collection is the perfect date night and holiday outfit without a doubt! So what will you receive? 1.) Channeling your inner fashion designer.
You will receive a black, long sleeved shirt perfectly detailed with a high mock turtleneck and bow detailing. The bow can be easily tied for an interesting twist to a classic long sleeve. 2.) Luxe anyone? The second piece in your December collection is a REAL VLEVET kimono. Did I mention it was real! NO patchwork here ladies! This kimono is made of this beautiful rich Burgundy shade, complete with velvet burnout. Burnout on velvet is a tedious process and its no doubt why we can consider it a luxe piece in this months collection. 3.)"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." Rachael Zoe. Finish your outfit with a holiday statement piece. Decembers accessory is a faux fur purse that is lined with black satin. you can easily detach the linked chain to make this cross body into a clutch. I live in Los Angeles and it is hot here, all the time, most of the time, so you better believe when a chill crepes in I'll take any opportunity to layer! Its my most favorite style season because you won't overheat LOL. Lets face it as moms sometimes the last thing we think about is putting outfits together. Were quick to grab the nearest t-shirt and jeans and run out the door. Usually that "uniform" can come across lazy and from personal experience ends up making me feel frumpy. However when fall comes around we can take that easy go to outfit and pair it with one amazing third piece like this beautiful Duster Cardigan from Layered By Cake and the world changes! If your not familiar with Layered By Cake, I had the honor to interview Shannon Burns, the CEO, on my youtube channel early this year. It was a blast getting to know her, her insecurities, her experiences as a mom, business owner and one who struggled with PPD. She finds passion in helping style mamas many of who struggle with Post Partum Depression. Lets face it after having the kids where do we shop now? What about our baby weight? We want the convince of just throwing something on, looking fabulous and running out the door. Shannon is your girl. She recently started her monthly subscription service, LBC Lush and works hard at putting pieces together that will work well with other past months, mommy and fashion in mind. Basically she does all the work for you and who dosent love that <3. Oh my gosh find every opportunity to get these statement basics like this gorgeous duster Cardigan ! So every month you get 3 pieces that are not only comfortable but fashionable with the ability to build on one another. Novembers LUSH came with 3 pieces, this GORGEOUS gray cardigan, hunter green pleaded tunic and a double chained necklace. As an example I paired this set with 2 very different outfits in hope you'd get inspired and show that in real life there are endless possibilities to style these pieces. For a more toned down look I paired Novembers box with my favorite pair of ripped jeans, black booties and beanie for the cold weather, to show you how versatile these set is. You can easily switch out the black booties for black or white sneakers and call it a day, seriously so comfortable. Lets chat about my favorite piece this Duster inspired Cardigan Not only is the quality there but this cardigan gives basics a new meaning. 1. Its a versatile color. Gray goes with just about everything so its a perfect pairing for all your holiday outfits and basics, yes even your tee shirts and jeans! 2. This cardi has such soft material perfectly for a warm and cozy vibe. 3. Its a Duster style! We are seeing dusters everywhere this season! From the runway to our LBC Lush mommy made easy outfits. The fact that this cardigan has such a long length elevates the esthetic of the most basic outfit. Literally throw it on top of yoga pants, jeans picking up the kids from school, grocery shopping and even after work drinks. Perfect for all the holiday festivities. You can easily dress this set up as well. I put together a outfit that is not only comfortable but can be warn to a holiday get together, meetings and date night. Throw on a pair of leggings, these are a matte, faux leather legging from Spanx and a cute pair of fall, winter booties and call it an outfit! I mean so easy! To put it simply I love Shannon! Novembers LUSH box was nothing short of inspiring.
If your interested in signing up for the subscription you can do so here. Shannon was also so kind enough to offer my friends a discount code for 20% off your first month!!!! The code is: LOVELUSH1 xo, Liz Perhaps you've heard of the brand Cheeky or have even run into there colorful designs at your local Target. Cheeky is a company with a purpose that creates products for the home in forms of modern tablewear. They sale anything form everyday paper goods, on the go insulated bottles and even a line created just for kids. Cheeky Home has a department that specializes in creating innovative and safe baby products and in this blog post I'll be sharing with you why this brand is worth not only checking out but taking a few pieces home to help moms make meal time with toddlers a little more functional. My kids can be picky eaters, not to mention kiddos who are still learning how to eat using utensils and working toward someday keeping a clean eating space. But who am I kidding I have two toddlers a 3 year old and a 1 1/2 year old and they are messy! Several weeks ago during my routine visit to Target (Because come on I'm a mom and Target is my happy place) I was casually browsing my baby department and came across the wall of Cheeky Baby products. I must say I was immediately drawn into the bright soft colors and modern inviting character designs. The first thing that caught my eye was there bibs. I mean come on how cute is this bib! The color is so rich but has a modern twist with the softness in shade and gentle silicone material. You guys I have been dying to find a bib that is perfect to take on the go with me that will fit in a small space of my diaper bag! I have bought bibs that are made with a silicone type material but are so hard that when I fold them they become bulky and start breaking at the corners of the folds. I have also purchased bibs that are made from cloth type material but have to be washed after use and If your a mom like me you know the hassle it is to continually have to wash bibs the kids use on a daily basis. I am so happy I found Cheeky baby because I can not begin to tell you how perfect these bibs are! The main crème de la crème is the fact that this silicone is so soft not only making this comfortable and lightweight for my girls to wear but you can fold these so tiny they fit in any pocket of your diaper bag! They are BPA free, latex free and phthalate free. They have an easy adjustable neck strap that helps mom in creating the perfect fit for your child and bottom pocket to catch their food. I love that Cheeky has paid so much attention to detail in creating a product that is functional and safe for my precious babies. Personally I love brands who represent moms in designing products that they would use themselves. They also have sippy cups, bowls, plates and utensils all of which are dishwasher safe and catered for the use of tiny hands. Their products feature cute whimsical characters with positive, empowering messages like this one, "Be Brave Little one". My girls are picky eaters and truly these sectioned plates have helped get more food into their bellies. My girls love these plates! They have been eating more of their meals as they partake in plating different foods in each section. They actually tell me they're cooking their food and are chefs as they pick up different items to fill each square. Something that stands out to me as a mom is that these plates are also lifted and not flat almost creating the purpose of bowls so you are able to also pour in soups and cereals using the same plate. Now, I am not being paid to say any of these things this is simply my opinion through my experience in using these products. Cheeky was kind enough to send us over a couple of items to further check out the brand and play with the products they have designed. The main reason I am writing about them is to inform you about this affordable brand that has been working for us and to also share with you that they are on a mission to feed hungry kids in the United States. I can not tell you what a blessing it is to promote a company that finds importance to donate so much of their earnings through their business to a charity that hits close to home. For every Cheeky item purchased, Cheeky gives one meal to someone in need right here in the U.S.. They've partnered with "Feeding America" and "No Kid Hungry" and have already donated more then 14 million meals! Now thats a cause and brand I can get behind! You can find there products by clicking here and you can also find them at select Target stores. We love our Cheeky Baby products and would like to thank the team at Cheeky for sending my girls a couple of products to try out. Thank you for donating so much to such a great need. I will also be filming a video on these products Subscribe to my youtube channel to be alerted of when that video becomes available. Until next time keep crushing it mamas and well talk soon<3. Have you ever fell guilty of being quick to judge? Ever seen a child on social media doing something that maybe you wouldn't do with your child or let alone that magical day you would become a parent? I speak for myself that I have fallen guilty to both. True its unfortunate and its not until we experience the judgment ourselves that we begin to realize, maybe its time to work on stopping that record of keeping wrongs in reacting too quickly especially when its on social media. We have grown into a generation of online living and I feel that for some reason so many people feel more at liberty to "share their opinion" when its not really asked for or in person. Given, everyone should know that by putting yourself or family on social platforms, makes you vulnerable to the hatred and opinion of others, thats just the world we live in. However, may I be so bold to say, what if more people stopped to think and not respond with disapproval being aware that we don't know the whole story and or being guilty of the same instance. Theres a scripture in the bible that describes this perfectly, "For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Mattew 7:2 Now quick disclaimer before we continue In no way shape or form is this being written with an intention to hurt anyones feelings or bash someone who may be reading this article. These are solely my thoughts being put together, through my experinces in hopes that we may build a better communty online and it starts with me. I see moms being judged for everything now a days breastfeeding, not breastfeeding, naps, bottles, pacifiers, parenting styles, all the above. The truth of the matter is we all dreamed of being the perfect parent with perfect children. A tidy house, 3 organic home cooked meals a day, polite, bathed and well dressed children all while having time to do our own hair and makeup and go to the gym (insert rolling eyes emoji here) LOL. Oh I was the perfect parent before I had children. Soon after I gave birth to those polite angels all my preconceived notions flew out the window. #realitycheck. As an example Ive been sharing with you these pictures of my daughter. We were doing a little video and photoshoot of some of clothing items based around a unicorn theme. We had such a great time being hosted by Caked LA and allowing us to shoot at there location. As soon as we posted a picture there were those who gave there opinion on how giving Zoey ALL this sugar was a terrible move on my behalf. That person's assumption was that Zoey drank the entire milkshake all by herself. Little did anyone know it was a strawberry banana smoothie and it was shared... between 5 people. However know one would know that unless asked or having been there themselves. This is the tiniest example of how we could be so quick to judge, make another person feel bad and being based on no marret as it was all based on "assumption".
May I encourage you to be gracious to moms? Theres this quote by a man I respect so much named Victor Marxx and it reads, "Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, has lost something and is fighting a battle you know nothing about. ""Be Kind and compassionate to one another"" Ephisians 4:32". Moms do so much and wear more hats then we may know. Its so much more healthier for our own well being to be gracious to other moms and even offer our help or concerns through messaging and our support. Speaking first to myself and then to others, Liz <3 |
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