what i wore (postpartum) wednesday

what I wore (postpartum) wednesday

 i love this super easy and casual outfit for spring. this pink and white stripped top is perfect for nursing mama's & i love the tie detail at the bottom. these jeans are old from target (no longer available) but i linked a similar favorite pair below. lastly i am so obsessed with jelly sandals, hello 90's kids (!), these walmart.ca jelly bow flip flops are everything! they are 14.97 but i also linked a few similar pairs for all my US friends! if you are interested in my handbag that is now worn with EVERY outfit, also known as the diaper bag on the chair behind me, i have linked that as well! happy wednesday

our maternity session

Welcome to the last post of 2018, I can't believe how quickly the year has passed. It has been the BEST year yet! Definitely not without it's ups and down, struggles throughout but honestly the best because we got to greatest gift I could ever have asked for. In just a few short weeks we will welcome baby Girl into the world and then 2019 will be the BEST year ever. Today I am going to share our amazing maternity photos we had taken while in Arizona. I had been putting together a vision on what I wanted my maternity photos to look like and after hours and hours of stressing that vision came to life exactly how I imagined! 

must have maternity dresses

One of the most exciting and stressful parts of being pregnant is finding the perfect dress to accent that cute bump you have. Whether you are looking for a dress for Christmas, your maternity photos, or holiday parties wanting the perfect chic dress that everyone says 'oh you looking glowing in that!' makes you just feel beautiful inside and out! I knew we were traveling to Arizona for American Thanksgiving this year and my in-laws always have a dressier dinner so maternity leggings and a baggy t-shirt was probably not going to fly. I also knew I needed a Christmas dress for both Christmas eve and Christmas dinner, as well as a possible maternity dress because of course we are taking maternity photos. My favorite maternity shop PINK BLUSH has over hundreds of styles of dresses (and other maternity clothes!) and they are having their biggest sale of the year! It is the perfect time to stock up on any dress you will need in the next few months! Today (11/26-11/30) is PINK BLUSH's Cyber Monday sales! Use code CYBERMONDAY for up to 60% off site wide and 40% off ALL dresses!

Head over to my Instagram STESHAROSE account where I am giving away $75 gift card for the next 24 hours to one lucky winner! PINK BLUSH also has women's + children's clothes if you aren't expecting.

Happy Shopping!

Fall Bucket List

Everyone, it is October! Can we believe that?! Fall has been around for the last couple of week like a mentioned before but it TRULY feels like Fall and so many Fall activities going on. We have been having some gorgeous days (although we are embracing ourselves because rain is in the forecast) with golden glows of sun and walks around the property. I have officially stated that Fall is by far my new favorite season here in BC, the colors, the outfits, and the crisp air gives me all the good feels. 

Speaking of outfits, I am so happy to get able to start layering cozy cardigans and flannels! I keep adding more to my online shopping carts and then get frustrated when I g to pick out an outfit and the cardigan I had in mind is not in my closet it is in my cart... anyone else do that?! I also love these new mauve distressed denim pants I received from the Pink Blush maternity line. They are a great muted color for Fall and I cannot wait to pair them with many more sweaters. PLUS, a big bonus that none of my other pants have... front pockets! Yes, these maternity pants have real front pockets which I love. 

bumpdate: 20 weeks

Okay, I may be a week and a half late posting this BUT I am getting around to the 20 week bumpdate. I feel like so much has happened  in the last 6 weeks however that could just be because I do more than eat bagels, sleep, and work... I, my friends, have become a member of society again! The questions, how are you feeling comes my way my answer is GREAT! At week 7, 8, or 9 I never thought those words would come out of my mouth, but here I am. I honestly feel great. Of course there are some second trimester symptoms that are present but compared to the first trimester this is a breeze!

dress (under $20!) // jacket // shoes // bag // watch // earrings

pregnancy style; leggings on repeat

This week marks 20 weeks of pregnancy for me. I can't believe it! I remember being 13 or 14 weeks and thinking 20 was soooo far away, but now it's here. Living in a small town maternity clothes are as difficult to come by as one would expect. For this reason I was able to hold off on purchasing any maternity clothes until just a week or so ago. A little secret though, if you are like me and have been holding off on purchasing maternity pants go get yourself a pair because they are life changing. I think I want to continue wearing them even when not pregnant haha. 

I wasn't sure how much my body was going to change when becoming pregnant. You see these beautiful women on Instagram who literally look like models with tiny bodies and the cutest bellies. It was almost immediately where I felt my body change, my shorts and jeans literally didn't fit at 8 or 9 weeks, I was so shocked. I have turned to dresses and lots of leggings since then! 

holiday look

dress c/o || nude heels || bracelet 1 + 2 || earrings (similar) || lipstick + liner

Ever since I was a little girl I got a new Christmas dress every year. My sister and I used to go with my Dad and pick the prettiest (usually velvet!) holiday dress we could find to wear on Christmas Eve AND Christmas Day night. It was a traditional that I continued on as an adult and it still is one of my favorite traditions to look forward too. This gorgeous red lace dress is this years Christmas Dress and I must say, I feel just as beautiful in it as I did twirling in my velvet dresses as a child. 

sweatshirt dress

sweatshirt dress // cardigan c/o // boots (old - similar)

When I was in Seattle I stopped in at the Nordstrom flagship store to see what I have been missing these last 5 months up here in the Okanagan. I came across this sweatshirt dress and instantly fell in love. I wasn't sure how practical it would be here since the weather is turning cold quickly but I took the chance and bought it anyways. Being cozy AND warm are two key factors that are making the adjustment to Fall a little easier and this outfit is both. Why have I never bought a sweatshirt dress before? These are a hit! 

burnt orange and ghost pumpkins

top c/o Chicwish // jeans (old - similar) // shoes (similar) // crossbody (similar) // sunnies 

Happy Friday! 

I am so excited for the weekend, it is the first weekend in a long time where I have no shoots or weddings scheduled! I get to catch up on house work (please explain to me how living in 800 sq ft still requires so much work?!) and finally organizing our storage area. Allllso we should be landscaping i.e. getting rid of all this mud and planting grass for next spring and if you caught my front porch peek on Instagram you'll notice I am doing some planing as well. I love Fall florals!

Fall Uniform

jeans (old - similar) // tank // cardigan (similar) // boots (old - similar) // bag c/o Coach

If I could collect every color Autumn leaf there is I would have the most wonderful color pallet! We are slowly adjusting back to a regular week after a long Thanksgiving weekend up here in Canada.  With lots of turkey and of course cranberry sauce we are stuffed and moving slowly to say the least. Thank goodness for the season of oversized cardigans to keep us warm and cozy as we struggle to pull our life together bit by bit. 

a little street style

 dress: old - similar // jacket c/o // shoes

Autumn has always been a favorite season of mine ever since I was a little girl. For the last 20 year (man, typing that makes me feel old!) I haven't gotten the chance to enjoy Autumn as living in Arizona there is no difference between Summer and Fall.... the temperature is still 100 degrees. THIS year is so different and we are so excited to be enjoying the weather change and even better the outfit changes. 

peach picking

dress c/o || denim jacket || booties 

Hi again, it's me I am popping back in with a few posts for you. Wow, it was such a crazy summer I can't believe how fast and how much we did this summer. We are officially in our new home,  Sofia is back in school and life as we know it is trying to become normal. A new normal but a good normal. 

Last week Sofia had a Monday off school and while dad was working we went to an orchard and did some peach picking! With so many different outdoor activities available to us we decided to take advantage. Peach season is coming to an end (apples are in season now!) so we drove out to Paynter's fruit market and filled our bucket up with the last of the season while enjoying the last of summer.

Instagram Round-Up : Summer Style

Hello! Can you believe that we are already over half way through July?! I sure can't. And I would really appreciate if time slowed down since July is my birthday month and I am officially going to be into my 30's. WHAT!! 

I feel like a broken record when I say life has been busy, but really... way more busy than I had planned. I am sorry for the lack of new outfit posts BUT I have a great summer round up of 10 of my favorite go to summer looks from Instagram!

chambray all the way

dress c/o // bag // shoes (old - similar) // sunnies

It is no secret that I love sundresses, I mean what girl doesn't? They are comfy, flattering, and easy peasy to throw on and head out the door! When this gorgeous chambray blue and white embroidered dress came to the door I immediately fell in love. The long sleeves are so cute but most of all I love the waist line that flares out a little on the bottom. Seriously, THE most flattering dress I own. I was afraid maybe it would look a little boxy but not. at. all!

This dress is under $50 and would look perfect with a bold red lip for the 4th of July! Since I am here in Canada we will be celebrating Canada Day on the 1st of July wearing our red and white... no blue this year!

sundress on a country road

dress // hat // shoes c/o // ring (old - similar)

Happy Wednesday, this week has been flying by for me! We have been staying super busy with the home build still going on (promise I will get a full post up soon! until then follow along on instastories!) we are spending every free moment we have working at it. The crazy thing about being so far north is that our summer nights are incredibly long. We still have full day light at 9:30 or 10:00 at night... what! Something we are totally not used too and it throwing our game way off!

On a fashion note, I bought this dress as I was leaving Arizona at Target for $29.99! I was so in love with the soft pink color of the material and the ruffled cold shoulder sleeves that it instantly stole my heart. For 30 bucks, I couldn't possibly say no! 

where the wildflowers grow

 lace dress (similar) // cardigan // denim jacket // bag // rain boots c/o

Sofia: dress // rain boots c/o 

When moving to Canada we knew there would be a few adjustments we would need to make. As much as we feel Canada is the same as the U.S., it is not. For starters, Canada has colorful money so we never get our bills mixed up! Second, we have different holidays, such as an extra day for Easter Monday, Thanksgiving is in October not November, and we get Boxing Day which is the day after Christmas. Finally the biggest adjustment for us when moving, especially from Arizona where it is sunny and hot 360 days a year, was weather. We now get 4 amazing seasons which also means we need 4 seasons of clothing and more importantly we need more than just sandals and flip flops!

Arriving in Spring this year, our wardrobes needed some updating. We still need to keep up with everyday life even if it happens to be raining or wet outside. Insert Rainbows, umbrella's, and layered clothing BIG TIME!

the best Spring shoes

Hello! Sorry it has been so long since the last post, we are moving in one week (insert panicked freak out!) so things have been.... well, stressful. Moving in general is stressful but moving countries is an entire new level. Needless to say we are just ready to be gone and start the summer up in Canada. I have been going through my closet these past few days getting rid of a ton of clothes. We are moving to a small town, and the weather is not nearly the same as it is in Arizona. I have been stocking up on items like shoes, flat sandals, more jeans, and little cover ups since its a little county town no need for 30 pairs of heels and tight dresses. For Sofia I have been doing the same, laying clothes, and lots of shoes/boots. She will be running in the fields, mud, and spending almost all her time outdoors so proper footwear is going to be a must. 

Instagram Round Up: Spring Season

It has been a hot minute since I have done an Instagram round up for you! Since Spring is in full swing all over the country I put together some of my favorite Spring looks for you to browse. PLUS, so many items are on sale (score!!) like this go-to gray cross body, or this light and cozy cardigan, and these favorite block heels I LOVE. Also, some of my favorite every day items now come in multiple colors like; this pocket tee (only $24 and comes in a variety of colors!) or this blouse cami which now comes in over 10 colors and is only $30. Plus my new obsession bag in blush (also comes in 2 other colors now!) so many great options to spruce your closet. 

90% of these items are under $100 and 75% are under $50! 

dress // bag // sunnies // earrings

3 Spring must have items

jeans (old - similar) // shoes (under $60!) // top // bag (under $50!) // earrings c/o

One of the goals I had when building my wardrobe was to buy staple items I could mix and match with often.  I have found if I invest in a few items that I love, I can add little new items here and there each season to spruce up my looks. This outfit has 3 of my 'must have' items:

1. white denim

pants and shorts are a must have for my closet. long jeans are versatile and can be worn through all 4 seasons (winter white !) and white denim shorts are a go to for me during both Spring and Summer!

casual spring outfit

shorts (old - similar) // top (comes in 5 colors) // jacket (old - similar) // bag (under $50!) // shoes // necklace c/o 

How pretty in the blush pink cami?! I bought it in white last year and literally wear it all. the. time! It is so versatile and easy to just throw on. When I saw it came in blush (also comes in 5 additional colors!) I bought it right away. With Spring in full swing and easy around the corner this pink is a perfect option for the season!