First Day of Summer 2013

Well, Summer is finally here!! Although it's already felt like summer considering it's be scorching hot here in Maryland. (And my room has no A.C....imagine that one!) So it's time once again to busy out those bikinis, those fruity drink recipes you've pinned on Pinterest and hit the water!

However I did none of that on my first day of summer, I did have boat loads of fun! First Madalyn and I went to the Avenue and walked around. I love window shopping this time of year, saves you money too! Then we went into (my favorite store) Barnes and Noble. We grabbed a grande Strawberries and creme frappachino and a pizza stuffed pretzel from Starbucks. If you haven't tried their pretzels...DO SO!! They're so yummy and only 2-3 dollars. 

The main reason we spend our random (free) days at Barnes and Noble is because Madalyn loves playing with their train table and their Lego table. So why not sit and enjoy and little downtime while she plays. Nothing like relaxing on the first day of summer! 

Then I decided to treat my little dewdrop to a first day of summer movie. We went to go see Monsters U! And it was seriously the cutest movie ever. But everyone knew Disney was going to pull through for us there. And the monsters inc movie finally came out after all these years! My inner child was extremely happy. 

Sorry for the pictures of the pictures on my camera but my memory card decided it didn't want to dock to my MacBook right now...silly technology. 

And last but not least, I share with you a little preview of the Vintage Maternity shoot that I did for a client. It was the cutest, most retro adorable photo shoot I've ever done! Ill definitely make a post when I'm done editing the pictures. 

What did you guys do on your first day of summer? 

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BONJOUR DOLLS!

I just got home from Vacation and got some tutorials and beauty posts on the way for you. But while I'm getting all of those goodies together, I'm here to ask all of you lovely followers for a HUGE favor.

I recently entered my daughter into a contest so that she could win a $25,000 college fund. Would you all do me a favor and vote for her? And as an extra, share the link around? If you don't want to share it, that's fine. But could you at least vote for her?

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This is a huge opportunity for her, and I want her to win. (Mommy pride coming out, ya'll.)

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Madalyn's Lookbook

Bonjour Dolls!

So I've noticed something that I do a lot more for my two year old daughter, than I do for myself…and that's buying her clothes. It hit me when I spent a $100 on a pair of yellow Hunter boots and an adorable little Mini Boden skirt. (pictured below)

So I decided why not put a little Lookbook together for the clothes she wears!! I know that I look to other children for clothing tips when it comes to styling her. And since I'm a photographer, I tend to take pictures of her constantly! (I tend to do it a little too much, actually)

But let's look through some of her looks, shall we?

 What she's wearing: 

Jacket: Shirred-Collar Twill from Oldnavy

Shirt: Her father's Army portrait- Custom Made

Pants: Coral Leggings- Oldnavy 

Boots: Target 

What she's wearing:

Jacket: Winter White Sunday Rose Coat from Addie&Ella

Shorts: Dark Navy Dita from Jottum

Tights: Target 

Glasses: Ray-Ban Junior CrewCuts from JCrew

What she's wearing:

Shirt: Bow tank in stripe from CrewCuts by JCrew

Overalls: Gapkids 

What she's wearing:

Jacket: Aqua Rose Ruffle Jacket by Stella and Stevie

Pants: Coral jeans from Oldnavy

Boots: Target 

What she's wearing:

Hat: Knit hat from H&M

Sweater: Reindeer from Oldnavy

Leggings: H&M

Boots: Waterproof premium from Timberland 

As you all can probably see, I have one stylish chick on my hands!! We're always looking for new styles and new clothes to try on her. (Or I am anyway, hehe) I have a personal problem with dressing her better than I dress myself! That's what you sacrifice when you become a parent. Sigh.

What outfit did you like the best?