Petals and Pumps

Blogged: Maternity Photos, Baby #3 Check 'em out! petalsandpumps.com

I hope you girls had a great Easter weekend. We certainly did. I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant, sitting on the couch tonight with my legs propped up, writing this post. I haven’t written in too long…I’m glad I’m posting little something before baby boy makes his appearance! I wanted to do a quick round-up of my favorite shots that were taken during my maternity shoot… This lace bra (I could only…

{ Blog Post } Baby #3: My First 12 Weeks of This Pregnancy + My Symptoms.

It was late August, on a Saturday and I was sprawled out on the couch just waking up from yet another nap, when I thought to myself “my gosh why am I so exhausted?!” At first I thought It was because Liam had just started school and we were waking up earlier. But then it clicked. I must be pregnant! Before I even took any pregnancy test I was already familiar with the symptoms I was having. The…

There's a Shoe Haul up on my blog today, including these lovelies & a few more new additions to my Fall wardrobe! Go check them out - just click the link.

{ L→R: } Mauve Tassel Loafer | Grey Ankle Bootie  | Vince Camuto Black Bootie Ankle Strap Sandal  Black Suede Pump These lovelies are my newest additions to my Autumn wardrobe! I think I got a pretty good mix of styles and colors. Those mauve loafers are definitely a new style for me, but when I tried them on I loved them (they are a true mauve color. In the photo they look more pink). They are…

Being a stay-at-home mom is both a blessing & a privilege. It is my greatest work everyday. I wouldn’t change being at home with my boys for anything. However, did anyone ever tell you how lonely being a stay-at-home mom could feel sometimes? Nobody told me. There are days that I barley speak to another adult (other than my husband, or the cashier at the grocery store). Sometimes I almost forget…

{ BLOGGED }: 9 ITEMS I MUST TRAVEL WITH | FASHION + BEAUTY

Sony a5100 | Adidas Sneakers | Bose Headphones | Dry Shampoo | Cleansing Balm | Organic BB+ Cream | Perfect Fit Protein | Stila Liquid Lipstick | Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette  Lately I’ve been traveling a lot, so it got me thinking…”What are my must-haves right now for when I travel?” I rummaged through my halfway unpacked bag ( I just got back from Charleston ), and found the items that…

{BLOGGED}: Favorite Organic Skin Care Products | Review

I’ve been using these products from 2-6 months. Long enough for me to see the difference in my skin and be able to talk about them with confidence. These organic skin care products have become part of my everyday ritual. What I LOVE about organic skincare, besides the obvious, better-for-your-skin answer. Is that these specific brands are not only better for your skin, but also for the planet,…

{BLOGGED}: Reflecting On Life With Two Toddler Boys. #motherhood #momlife #realtalk #mom #momblog #ontheblog

Now that my littlest will be turning 2 in just a few short weeks, has got me thinking a lot about being a mommy to these two loves of my life.♥ { L→R: Mason, Liam } { Baby Mason turning 2 on August 21st! } I’ve been thinking a lot about my job as a mom lately… These sort of thoughts/questions have crossed my mind, like: How am I doing thus far with these two? What could I do to be a better…

{ BLOG POST} - Valentine's Day Gift Guide: For Her These gift ideas are sure to please any girl!

Row 1:  Candy Hearts Accessory Bag | Red Roses Bath Oil | Watch |  Lace + Mesh Chemise Row 2:   YSL Crossbody | Pajamas | Ear Crawlers Row 3. Embossed  Heart Card Case |  Sleep Mask | Confetti Print Wallet  With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I put together this little gift guide so that I may help give you ideas for a special friend, your sister, a co-worker… or whomever in your life.…

  { L-R:  Moisturizing Lipstick » shade RED CARPET | Lip Stain » shade BERRY BLUSH | Jumbo Lipgloss Stick » shade SUMMER NIGHTS | Lip Balm Tint » shade NUDE } { L-R:  Lip Balm, Jumbo Gloss Stick, Lip Stain, Lipstick } { Top-Bottom:  Expert Liquid Liner » shade CHARCOAL | Waterproof Eyeliner Pens » in the shades BLACK + COFFEE } { L-R:  CHARCOAL, BLACK, COFFEE } { Blush in the shade » CANDID CORAL…

NEW POST: Friday Favorites | Fashion + Home Bits http://wp.me/p4NS0T-pk

{ Crossbody Bag | Mirrored Glass Top Accent Table | Turtleneck Stripe Dress | Green Bodysuit  | Over the Knee Boot | Diamond-Tufted Upholstered Bed } I wasn’t able to do a Wednesday’s Wish List this week because I was in Las Vegas. So I’ve decided to post about a few items that caught my eye recently…my Friday Favorites. I’ve been on the hunt for a larger crossbody bag in black for several…

Sephora Rouge Cream – Decollete | Wet n Wild MegaLast Lipstick – Bare It All | Lancôme Shine Lover – Twisted Beige | ColourPop – Cookie | Buxom Full-On Lipstick – Sydney  These are my current Top 5 nude-pink lipsticks. Decollete, is definitely more of a warm rose-nude shade. In my opinion, it goes well with almost any look and compliments many skin tones. The Sephora Rouge Cream Lipsticks are…

{ I love everything about this look  } { …and this look } { Black Jeggings | Pullover Sweater | Flowy Cowlneck Top |  Olive Dress | Panama Hat  | Knotted Necklace  | Ivory Trench | Liquid Lipstick | Night Balm  } This is what I’ve had my eye on lately… So naturally, they’ve made my Wednesday Wish List Series. I usually accumulate a list over the course of a couple of nights. I like browsing…

{ R-L: the consistency of the cleanser and the serum shown } Dermarie Advanced Skin Science was kind enough to send me samples of these two products to try out for you guys. I’ve been testing the NEW Age Defying Facial Cleanser + Rose Hip Seed Oil, and the Skin Tightening Anti-aging Facial Serum for about a month. And because I see and feel the results, I’m excited to talk about them with you and…

Happy Friday | 'Flowerista' by Essie Sharing a breakdown of my week, and some weekend plans. Plus this gorge nail color! http://wp.me/p4NS0T-nS

Happy Friday! Not gonna lie, this week has me tired. We started building our pool in the backyard this week. And Mason (10 months) , who is usually a good sleeper, has been waking up at the crack of dawn – what the f***?! Nothing a good eye concealer can’t fix though! Anyway, my week was filled with the usual mommy stuff – laundry, errands, cooking, and running after my boys. But I also squeezed…

{ NEW POST AND **NEW SERIES** ON PETALS AND PUMPS } : I'm Sharing My Wednesday's Wish List | Featuring Rebecca Minkoff - Cute Handbags + Accessories! Instagram: @petalsnpumps Twitter: @petalsandpumps

Rebecca Minkoff:  Bucket Bag | Passport Holder | Fringe Clutch | Top | Ear Jackets | Phone Charger Wednesday’s Wish List is a new series on Petals And Pumps. This series will be about beauty and/or fashion related items that I wish to have – pretty self explanatory, right? My goal is to post 1 of these every week. If I don’t though, ( because life gets a liiiiiitle crazy ) then I will post a wish…

New Skin Care Products | Juice Beauty + Murad http://wp.me/p4NS0T-lO

Juice Beauty Antioxidant Serum | Murad Complete Reform | Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield I’ve been wanting to try some products from Juice Beauty and Murad for some time now. I’ve heard many great things about both of these companies. And I know Murad has a huge cult following. I went to Ulta last week specifically to find something to try from these brands. And I knew I wanted treatments. My…