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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

and a dash of leopard...Featuring Pink Blush

Happy Tuesday everyone! I cannot believe its already the last week of July! Where has this month gone? This summer has honestly been one of the best, and living in Tennessee has surprisingly felt like home. We do not want it to end! Tomorrows is Cayman's last day of gymnastics. I know he will miss it, and it makes me sad we can't keep him in longer. We leave for Utah in two weeks!! I miss our home, I cant wait to sleep in my big bed and have my closet space back. It's funny the little things you miss being away from home. I mostly just miss our friends and family, and cannot wait to see them all! We have a lot planned these next two weeks, so sorry if the blog seems a little dead for the next little while. I'll try my best to keep up on it. You can follow along on our adventures on my Instagram.

Now what you've all been waiting for... ;) How cute is this top from Pink Blush? I don't know about you, but i've been obsessed with soft hues lately. My personal favorite is blush pink. It's just so classy and elegant to me, and I cant help but gravitate towards it. I paired this adorable top with a lace cutout skirt and of course a little dash of leopard from my heels and bracelet. Lets face it, leopard is totally a neutral in my opinion. Enjoy!

Top: c/o Pink Blush ON SALE! | Skirt: c/o yesstyle | Heels: GoJane | Leopard Bracelet: c/o Pink Blush crystal Dot Bracelet: c/o Apple of My Eye Jewelry | Necklace: c/o Apple of My Eye Jewelry

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A Summer of Neon...

Nothing says summer like neon and sunshine! I'm dying over this neon lime top by A Lovely You and this neon color collage necklace by Apple Of My Eye Jewelry!

XOXO Bethany

Toddler Threads...

I am a mother of two little miracles. My sons Cayman (2) and Beckham (9 months) were both born 13 weeks early, and are the bravest and most amazing little men I know. You can read about their story here. I've feature Beckham a few times, but wanted to do a post just for my little man Cayman. :) He was named after the Cayman islands, and the Porsche Cayman (the sports car), which is funny because he is overly obsessed with cars! I could go on and on about this little boy... He has taught me so much these last two years and is a constant reminder to me to love unconditionally. If you have ever met him, you know that he is one of the sweetest little boys you will ever meet. He genuinely loves every single person he comes in contact with. We've been teaching him sign language since the day we brought him home from the hospital, and he now knows 40+ signs, and is starting to talk in full sentences. He mostly talks about cars aka "vroom vrooms", notice the cars in each hand. ;) I was hoping to get some pictures with the both of us, but well... he's two. Enough said! ;) So without further ado, meet Cayman Lance! Happy, healthy, and totally obsessed with cars!

Any mom of boys will probably agree that it is a lot harder to find cute boy clothes, than it is for girls. Luckily, I have found a few go to places for cute boy stuff. I will be sharing them with you in my future blog posts. My first go to place is H&M and Very Jane. I bought these adorable canvas shoes on Very Jane by Greenish, and he wears them all the time! They look almost identical to TOMS, but for a fraction of the price. :) If you want to find cute and affordable clothing, accessories, or kids items, check out Greenish Shop, and Very Jane!

Caymans Threads: Top: H&M | Shorts: H&M | Shoes: Greenish, via Very Jane

We also had our family pictures taken a few weeks ago by the lovely Diane Kris Photography. I loved how she captured the sweet relationship Cayman and his daddy have. They are like two peas in a pod, and simply adore each other. I have the most amazing husband and two little boys in the world. I don't know what I did to deserve them, but I must have done something right. ;) Meet my family, "The Dyers." My husband Skyler, little Cayman, and baby Beckham. We hope you all have a great weekend! :)

<3 Bethany

Notice Caymans little yawn, it makes this picture my favorite. He looks like he's singing. ;)

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Asos Giveaway!!

I am so excited to be teaming up with these lovely bloggers to bring you a $250 giveaway to ASOS! I don't know about you but I love ASOS and we thought this would be the perfect giveaway. One lucky winner will recieve a $250 giftcard to ASOS. The giveaway starts at midnight on the 24th of July and ends at midnight on the 31st of July! It is simple to enter, just complete the Rafflecopter below. The more items you complete, the higher your chances are of winning! :) Good luck!

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Neon Accents featuring Kameleonz and ILY Couture

Happy Friday ya'll! What are your plans this weekend? I for one plan on spending lots of time outdoors with the kids soaking up the sun. Now that summer is in full swing, the days are longer, and the temperatures are getting hotter, I tend to always want to wear sunglasses! I'm glad to say I was able to whip out my new Kameleonz sunnies this weekend. These bad boys will be a go to for the summer and even into fall. I love the mirrored lenses and that they have interchangeable side arms, so you can wear them with any outfit. Oh, and they are polarized UV400. Pretty sure my husband stole mine and wore them to work yesterday. Use code SUMMER to get your pair of Kameleonz sunnies for an extra 20% off! Hurry though, sale ends soon!

Speaking of husbands, how adorable is this Wifey tee from ILY Couture? I love the fit and simplicity of it. Plus, I married a pretty amazing man, so ill take any excuse to show off my Wifey pride! I chose to pair it with boyfriend denim for a more casual look, but added some neon floral heels for a dash of femininity. I hope you enjoy! XOXO

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Animal Print Featuring Windsor Store

Today I am flattered to be collaborating with one of my favorites online stores, windsor! You know when you're online shopping for a specific clothing item; you always go to your favorite shops first right? I go to the stores that meet my style, and always have a variety of different options. Windsor is always my top five. In fact, just the other day I was browsing with a friend online, trying to find a cute jumpsuit with sleeves. Voila! I found this jumpsuit, and not a day later I was asked to collaborate with them on my blog. I bet you can't guess what I chose - Miracles do happen! If you haven't checked out windsor, please do. Their clothes and accessories are always fashion forward without the hefty price tag. I promise you will love it, and you and your wallet can thank me later! Happy shopping!

Jumpsuit: c/o Windsor | Bag: c/o Windsor | Heels: c/o Windsor | Earrings: c/o Apple of My Eye | Bracelets: c/o Apple of My Eye

Also, the winner of the $500 West Elm giveaway has been chosen!! The lucky winner is....

Drum roll please....

Liz Matthews!!!!

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Congratulations Liz! I will be emailing you shortly, and may or may not be a little jealous of you right now. Thank you to everyone who entered, and please stayed tuned for yet another amazing giveaway coming to you in August!! XOXO

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Beach Essentials $350 Giveaway!

There's nothing like going to the beach on a beautiful, hot summer day!

It's the perfect place to cool off, get a tan, and have endless amounts of fun! Everyone needs a little ocean therapy to clear your mind and get into summer mode.

However, you can't go to the beach without some beach essentials, right?

Lucky for you, today I'm teaming up with a group of lovely bloggers and shops to bring you a Beach Essentials GIVEAWAY! We're giving away $350 cash to help you purchase your favorite beach accessories, as well as some items from our favorite shops that will kick start your beach bundle!

Look right below to see what those items are!

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the post.

Make sure to complete as many entries as you can so you have a higher chance of winning!

Also, don't forget to check out each of these awesome blogs and shops below!

NC Grown | Auteur Ariel

Jody Beth | More Pieces of Me | Wild One Forever | Join the Gossip | Kiss Me Darling

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Simply Just Lovely | Rebecca Lately | Beverly Swimwear | Love, Lo | Twenties Girl Style

The Freckled Fox | Fifth & Mae | Breezy Days | SWELL | Deidre Emme

Oh, Sweet Joy! | The Red Closet Diary | Kameleonz | Raspberry Glow

Good luck and hope you're having an amazing summer!
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My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Top Picks under $100

Well, the time has finally come! The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is open to the public, and lets just say Ive been browsing their site for a good two hours while my kids nap. Im sure ill find a million other things I want, but I wanted to share with you my favorites so far. If you follow me on instagram make sure to check there for updates on other items I find! Im all about a bargain, so I chose only items priced under $100 for all of you budgeting moms out there. I'm totally one of those people that can't justify $300 on a sweater. Im sorry, my kids would destroy that thing within 3 months. No thanks! Haha Happy shopping girls, and Happy Friday!!!

Soft hues featuring Marie Natie Cosmetics

Happy Friday Everyone! Today I am so excited to be collaborating with Marie Natie Cosmetics to give you my review on their all natural lip glosses. When it comes to makeup, I tend to gravitate towards the more "all natural" brands. I use Bare Minerals now, but am disappointed that a lot of their ingredients are not truly all natural. I will most likely switch to Marie Natie Cosmetics and use their pressed foundation, because they do not use bismuth oxychloride which can actually cause irritation or even acne! Marie Natie cosmetics are free of Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemical, and Phthalates. Their glosses are amazing! They gave my lips the perfect shine and shimmer for hot days out in the sun, and it felt light and smooth over my lips. I struggle with heavy thick glosses, because my hair tends to get stuck in the gloss. Please tell me i'm not the only one this happens to? The natural oils also keep my lips moisturized for hours and hours! They have a variety of soft to vibrant colors, my favorites are pink lady and cotton candy. Do you want to know the best part? Because Marie Natie just launched, everything is 30% off!! So, if you are like me and are on the hunt for a more all natural makeup, this would be the perfect opportunity to give it a try! HURRY before the prices go up!!

Top: c/o oasap similar options here | white denim: old | Necklace: c/o Apple of My Eye Jewelry | Bracelets: c/o Apple of My Eye Jewelry | Lip Glosses: c/o Marie Natie Cosmetics

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Boyfriend fit featuring White Plum & a Giveaway!

One trend I absolutely love is boyfriend fit. It's the epitome of style meets comfort, and I'm all for that- especially with two kids! This adorable boyfriend tee from White Plum has been my go to lately. I'm not joking when I tell you, i've worn it at least twice a week since I got it. Just lounging around in the house, or to run a quick errand. I've worked with White Plum quite a bit from my last job, and I can honestly tell you from experience that their customer service is fantastic, their quality of clothing is amazing, and they are always finding new trends and items to appeal to a broad audience. Today you can enter to win a $50 store credit to their site (see details below), or if you'd like to start shopping now you can use the code Darling20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase! Code ends on July 23rd. Happy shopping and good luck!!