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Old Navy Spring Favorites

February 11, 2018

Today I’m sharing some of my favourites from Old Navy spring line!!  The stars aligned for me to actually get some time to try on clothes, Liberty was sleeping and I had one of my older kiddos there to watch her.  Amazing how good it feels just to have a few minutes alone to try on cute clothes….its the little things 😉  I have stories on my Instagram page for this try on session and I’ve added the video here as well.

*I wasn’t able to find a picture of the exact colour for some of the pieces I tried on, however they are available on the Old Navy website.

There were so many great Spring shirts this season, these are a few of the favourites I grabbed.

A nice cardigan or lightweight jacket for spring is essential, with the weather all over the place it’s nice to have a layering piece for warmth….plus layering is a great way to give dimension to any ensemble. Old Navy had some great finds, I’m especially loving the pinks this year

Jumpers and Midi Dresses are a must this season.   The best part is it’s one outfit so it takes the guess work out of styling outfits!

 

One of the best parts about spring for me is WHITE jeans and shorts!! They just go so nicely with any colour shirt, making the colour pop, or pairing with light neutrals for a very chic look.  I also included a great pair of sneakers, the light pink colour is a great one for spring and summer.

Lastly a shopping trip wouldn’t be complete without grabbing Liberty a few pieces!  The baby pink sneakers and lightweight jacket for little ones are beyond adorable.  They also brought back my favourite ruffle shirt, we use this basic under pinafores or on it’s own, it’s the perfect wardrobe staple!

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Liberty’s Favourite Small Shop

January 29, 2018

 

Small shops have a special place in my heart.  Knowing I’m helping a mom or dad working from home to support their families, and quite often so they can stay home with their kiddos, makes it extra special.  I’ve always shopped local markets for produce, baby items and even skin care, but living in a small community doesn’t give a lot of options.  Once I became pregnant with Liberty I started using Instagram on a regular basis, mostly for design inspiration for her nursery, along with baby items and clothing.  That is where I found an amazing community of small shops, mostly operated by stay at home mamas!  I was hooked and slowly started buying handmade items for little Liberty, mobiles for her crib, cloth diapers, clothing, blankets, and of course bonnets!!!  The attention to detail that goes into a handmade product is beyond what you will find in any big box store, even the packaging of the items and sometimes little hand written notes…..which I LOVE!

Of course I can’t always shop small, mainly because I can’t afford it and secondly sometimes you just need something right away and the convenience of stopping at the mall wins out.  That being said I have quite a few hand made and small shop items in Liberty’s closet, I love the uniqueness of them, and most of the time you’ll never see another baby wearing them!

I’m taking this opportunity now that I have a blog to share some of my favourites with you. This is a list of some of my top shops!

 

Nest and Nurture

I first found Nest and Nurture through Instagram and instantly fell in love with the beautiful designs.  Yolanda is a stay at home mom to her sweet little girl Heidi, she is not only a talented clothing designer, she’s also one of the sweetest people I know.  Over the last 8 months I’ve purchased multiple items from her and love the quality of the clothes, the price point is affordable and its easy to wash and wear.  Located in the Kelowna area is another bonus because she’s close to me!

 

Romper & Brimmed Bonnet

Suspendar Skirt

Jumper with tie back for adjustable length!

 

Some of my favourite pieces from Nest and Nurture are the suspender skirts, Nora Tunics and Pinafores.  She blends classic design with trendy fashion for some amazing staple pieces.  Also these pieces can be used as shirts once they become too small as dresses…..mom win!

Pinafores work with every season!

Nora Tunic

She also has adorable clothes for boys, bonnets and capes for mom and kids!

 

Cuz who doesn’t love matching with their mini?

 

Macey & Co.

Macey & Co. is another amazing small shop owned and operated by an amazing mama!!  Brady has two little ones who she is able to stay home with while sewing her adorable bows and running her online shop.  I’ve tried a few bow brands and the one thing that set Macey & Co. apart from the others for me was her variety of fabrics and sizes of bows.  The hand dyed silks and velvets are timeless lovelies for those special occasions ( or whenever you can get your babe to wear them like me).  She has a huge selection of everyday basics in a variety of colours, there’s something for everyone in her shop.  Also if you order a headband she will throw in a clip so you can change it over once your little one is big enough!!  Brady is a genuine sweetheart and is sure to help you with any decision making….the conversations she’s had to sit through while I hum and haw over which one (I’m a very indecisive person apparently), THANKS Brady!!

She also carries some beautiful knee high socks, I don’t know about you but I LOVE knee high socks on little girls, paired with a dress, bow and cute shoes….Her new crochet line is a must in every colour!!
*You can see her socks paired with Nest and Nurture outfits in pictures above

 

 

Briar Handmade

Another fellow mama, Rachel Goode, is the founder and designer of one of my favourite bonnet companies, Briar Handmade.  She began creating her bonnets shortly after her daughter Gracelyn Briar was born, and how lucky are we that she did?!  Her team is amazing and I’ve had the pleasure of working with Blair on a project Liberty was able to be a part of, she made me feel like I was one of the family!

 

I fell in love with Briar bonnets when Liberty was just a newborn babe, living in Canada we get some pretty chilly winters and I wanted something both fashionable and functional.  With all the options for warm winter lining and so many gorgeous prints to choose from it’s hard to stop at one.  Not to mention she has a fabulous selection of “Liberty” fabrics, so of course we’ve owned all of the those at some point!

 

If you’ve never tried a bonnet on your babe (boy or girl), once you do you’ll be hooked.  They are a stunning accessory!  The amount of people that stop us when we’re out, asking where we got such an adorable hat is something you’ll just have to get used to ;). I mean come on…..look at that pom wool bonnet!!

 

MINIMOC

Fashionable footwear for little ones seems to be an ongoing trend, which I hope is here to stay!  I love baby sized anything, but shoes…….well you had me at shoes.  Minimoc Mocs was the first pair of shoes we purchased for Liberty, not only because they’re precious but again they’re a small shop!  Amanda and Jeff are a husband and wife TEAM, I love it, and after sewing the first pair of Mocs just a few years ago, they now have an array of colours and designs.  I’m a sucker for the Mini Janes and the Warm Shoes, which are fabulous for the cooler months.  The Mocs fit so well and stay on, which if you have babies you know how hard it is to find any footwear that stays put!

                                                                   My favourite colour, Arctic Wolf, goes with everything!!

 

As a mom I wanted to make sure I got the proper footwear for Liberty once she was learning to walk.  Doing some research I discovered (after 3 kids I finally learned this lol), babies learn to walk by gripping their toes on the ground and there is no need for arch support!  Miminocs are made of high quality leather, which is flexible so babes foot can move freely, supporting healthy foot function and is an excellent choice for babes feet.  Once I got this tidbit of knowledge, it was like that IKEA commercial “start the car” haha….you think I’m joking….we have almost every colour!

 

These also make a perfect baby shower gift, there is a HUGE selection of boy and girl styles to choose from.  Plus every baby needs shoes right? At the very least to complete their outfit.

I’ll be featuring new favourite shops for Liberty every few weeks, trying to stay with small business as much as I can.  I hope you guys enjoyed getting to know these shops and maybe you’ll buy a little something!  I’d love to hear some of your fave small shops too!! Remember supporting small means someone does a happy dance every time you buy from them 🙂

xo

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My Makeup Must Haves

December 12, 2017

If you saw me on an average day, you would not see a speck of makeup on my face.  I’m a busy mom and don’t have a ton of time to do my makeup, so when I do I like it to be easy.  I must admit I’ve spent a LOT of time watching youtube makeup tutorials…..because I was a makeup dummy, still am some days!  I wanted to share with you guys my favourite picks for my daytime makeup looks, all products I’ve tried and stuck with after numerous others didn’t make the cut and were returned, thank you Sephora :)…

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My Favourite Fall Finds at Old Navy

December 2, 2017

Ok so I do love my small shops BUT I do fill in our wardrobes here and there with items from stores like Old Navy and Gap.  I’ve been finding some really great pieces at Old Navy lately and wanted to share my favorites, especially with the great sales right now!  Below are my latest finds and some that I’ve had on repeat for a couple of seasons.  Old Navy does a great job at providing classic and trendy fashion that doesn’t break the bank, cuz lets face it….it’s hard to keep up with trends, am I right?
I like to have timeless pieces in my wardrobe mixed in with a bit of trendy, especially this year because I’m loving the trends!  Black Friday deals have already started and things are selling out quickly, so I wanted to share my faves with you guys right away 🙂

 Click on the pictures to shop the styles…..


Almost every piece in Liberty’s closet that isn’t small shop is from Old Navy.  The jersey knit dresses are a favorite along with their sweaters, Liberty always has a few of each in her closest.  I’ve included items we’ve recently purchased and some we have in her wardrobe as a staple.  The double-breasted wool coat is by far my favorite new piece!! Click the arrow on the right to swipe and see more….


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Black Friday Free People!

November 25, 2017

Ok gals, I’m sure many of you have done some of your Black Friday shopping, but did you grab anything for you? Or just for the kids and hubby like I usually do.  I’m totally into online shopping these days, whatever doesn’t fit I simply return.  I get to change in my own bedroom and try things on with the stuff in my closet, so I can get a real sense of if it will work for me.  Plus you don’t have to tote around a baby or kids with you, Liberty ALWAYS has a melt down or a blowout……just mom life right? lol

I’ve rounded up my favorite Free People finds, which are on MAJOR sale at The Bay right now.  They also have NO minimum for FREE shipping!!!  Yes please!! I’ve tried to include some US retailers as well, so you might see doubles on some of the products.

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