Showing posts with label bow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bow. Show all posts

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Summer Style & Life Lately

July has not been my month. Although we've had some fun adventures, the last few weeks have been riddled with sickness. At the beginning of the month Klair had a cough, but she managed to kick it pretty quickly and I thought perhaps our stroke of luck was an early 4th of July present from the universe. I was wrong. On the 3rd, just as Klair was getting better, I began to feel the beginnings of a cold. I started out the day feeling a little off, and bit by bit the symptoms grew increasingly worrisome... fatigue, headache, dizziness, and then... the dreaded sore throat. Airborne didn't keep this catastrophe at bay. What began over two weeks ago now is still lingering. I actually thought I was over it last week, but our Bear Lake trip proved to be too much for my immune system. I guess water skiing and recovering from a cold aren't compatible. My punishment for over-extending myself was a weekend spent in bed. Today I awoke feeling pretty good. I thought maybe, just maybe the heavens were finally smiling down upon me. And then Klair woke up with a nose that was running like a faucet. We're back to square one. And to top it off my husband says he feels like he might be getting sick. Am I missing something? Isn't it supposed to be... summer right now? I feel like we are smack dab in the middle of cold season again. 

Thus, I apologize for the lack of posting as of late. These photos were actually taken awhile ago, and I'm grateful to have them at my disposal. I'm thinking the yellow hue of this top was waiting for a gloomy day like this to make a bright, summery appearance. 

This bow-back blouse featured came from Loopsway. Not too long ago I did another product review for this lovely company that you can see here. Loopsway is a fab online boutique that sells both jewelry and clothing at affordable prices. Check them out. I'm in love with everything on their site!

Loopsway 

Here's to hoping that the second half of July proves to be kinder and that my family can start feeling better sooner rather than later. In the mean time, I'll probably just head on over to the Loopsway website and create a wishlist of all their beautiful, heart-warming, happiness-inducing products.  

Blouse (not currently on Loopsway site, similar Here, Here and cheaper Here) | Wedges | Jeans | Watch

Monday, March 17, 2014

Mother Daughter Style: Pinch Protection from Head-to-Toe...

First off, if you haven't already, be sure and follow the link below to enter the giveaway for some cute spring time accessories (you can read all about and see pictures of the prizes here


With that said...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Klair and I are feeling festive today in our complimentary green and gold attire. 
I'm not a huge fan of the traditional dark, grass green color usually associated with the holiday, so I dressed us in some mintier and more aqua hues with gold accents for good measure. 

Naturally, Klair steals the show in her chevron dress and gold headband--that I made! I'm actually really proud of that. I think it turned out really well for a first attempt.  
Oh, and I can't forget to mention her jelly shoes. I saw them, and at once I knew I had to purchase them. ...I guess I'm a sucker for the throwbacks from my own childhood. Hers are cooler than mine ever were though because they actually smell like jelly. The things they think of. 
We had fun during our little mommy and me photoshoot. The only way I could keep her from trying to wriggle out of my arms was to jump up and down a few times 
and briefly pause, so Sam could snap a picture.

This picture is the result of one of those moments, haha! 
This post would not be complete without mentioning our "pinch protection" nails. It was much harder to paint her nails than I anticipated, and resulted in a crying tantrum that left her sulking for hours afterward. In fact, every time she looks at her nails I think she's reminded of how mad it made her and she still gives me the cold shoulder from time to time.
I did these the day before, hers are already so chipped. 
Can you tell she's an active little baby? 
Oh, how I love her. 
I hope you all have a lovely holiday!

Klair's Outfit: 
Dress | Headband (homemade) | Sweater | Tights | Jelly Shoes | Nail Polish

My Outfit: 

Friday, March 14, 2014

Guest Post by Emma Cristy and a Giveaway!

Follow the link below to enter this giveaway! 
a Rafflecopter giveaway 
Thanks for entering! The winner will be contacted in 1 week.

(CLICK HERE!) TO SEE MORE OF THE GIVEAWAY! 
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I am excited to have guest blogger Emma Cristy from emmacristy.com take over my blog today! 

She is a phenomenal beauty and personal style blogger from Utah. And the best part? Everything she models is modest. Yes!!! I feel inspired every time she posts something. Incredible outfits, cute accessories, DIY nails, and her hair. It's always perfect. Following Emma is like having your very own fashion consultant!

This girl is seriously the whole package, and if you don't follow her you will regret it. 
Hello readers!  I am Emma and I blog over at EMMA CRISTY
which is my personal style and beauty blog.
I'm so excited to be guest posting today on The Ausam Life!  I love reading all about Autumn's life and her cute little family.  Can you even handle Klair's cuteness?  One thing I love about Autumn, is her style.  I think we share the similar interest of modest fashion and that is one thing that I make sure to incorporate into my own blog.  I want to be an inspiration for other women out there, to dress modestly and still keep up with fashion and current trends. Today, I am wearing this pink, chic floral statement necklace that I'm completely in love with!  I think it is such a great addition to this Spring season and I can tell I'll be wearing it all throughout the season.
Autumn and I have collaborated together to bring readers of THE AUSAM LIFE and EMMA CRISTY a chance to win a fun Spring time giveaway!! We will be giving away this beautiful pink, chic, floral statement necklace that you see me wearing, along with the pink bow and nail polish. This Spring is all about bright and light colors, so we thought these items would be perfect for this Spring season.  Good luck!!! 
 I would love if you stopped by and said Hello!  Love hearing feedback from readers and meeting new friends :)  For more outfits visit EMMA CRISTY.
Thank you so much for having me Autumn!
Emma-Cristy
(Outfit Details)
Hairbow: Forever 21 | Necklace: Forever 21 |  Blouse: New York & CO. (Similar Here) | Jeggings: Honeys JP (Similar Here) | Heels: Korea (Similar Here) | Rings: Forever 21 (Similar Here) | Watch: Marc Jacobs (Similar Here)