I borrowed my neighbors bike... she's ten

 

These pictures were taken the beginning of April when my sister Olivia came to visit Utah. It is always so great to see her. She is an excellent listener, an artistic genius, and always down for an adventure.  

I love my people. You know who you are. Missing all of you.

~Sophie (in Texas)

the best little boy clothes

Tiger T-shirt: Target

Gorilla T-shirt: Target

Little man is growing tons lately! I have been needing to get him new clothes but haven't found things that I love... then I went to Target. Favorite. Store. Ever. 

 I found these super cool graphic tees and I also found solid color and striped v-necks for 6.00 each!

Update: My little family and I are now Texans (We have been here now for a whole week!)  My phone is broken. I have located 3 thrift stores close to were we are. I am loving the warmer/humid weather (my skin is happy).  I got my husband hooked on Downton Abby.  We are looking for a home to buy.  I am a pro at living out of boxes/suitcases. I can't find the cord to my camera (boooo). I know my way (generally) around Fort Hood. 

~Sophie

pin it up...

i totally hated my sleeves so i ruched them with a safety pin just for kicks...

i think i might  leave them like this...

i have every intention of stitching them up... but this is my lazy season

Just a few doofus faces to cap off this cheater DIY... How do you quick fix?? Do you leave the safety pins in and run the shirt through the wash... And watch as the safety pins rust before you fix it the "right" way?? Am I the only lazy bum who washes the safety pins?!

~Selina

The easiest (laziest) Peplum Top tutorial EVER!

Questions about this tutorial? Don't be afraid to ask!

~Sophie

two weeks to go

PEPLUM: made it, JEANS: forever21, BAG: steve madden @ ross, BOOTS: steve madden, @ nordstrom rack, SUNNIES:  walmart

Lately I have been riding a roller coaster of EMOTION. Being a single mom while my husband has been away with the army has been hard to say the least. I find myself experiencing all of these ups and downs... and mostly feeling coo coo for coca puffs. I am keeping it together with the help to one really awesome person.

In August we invited Elise (sister #4) to come live with us. She would be a senior in high school and was seeking change of scenery. She moved out here and began taking dance lessons at the studio where I teach and really began to excel. She was even asked to be on a few competition teams. So this change was great for her and it meant I could be around her more... which I love!

So, back to today... I never knew that it would come around full circle like this. She needs me and I definitely need her. I am so blessed to have her here with me while my husband has been away. She has been my laughter, my support, and my sanity! I really can't imagine what I would have done these many weeks with out her help. 

LOVE MY SISTERS!

~Sophie

PS

The other day I decided that I was going to make a peplum top. So I did. I took pictures along the way and I can't wait to share the tutorial with you very soon.

nothing like a tutu to pull you out of hibernation

TOP: Target mens, SHOES: Michael Khors, TUTU: c/o ESkakti

The doorbell rang. 

I was handed a yellow and red package. 

Ripped package immediately open. 

Put tutu on my body. 

Started to dance. 

Little three year old joined me.

Started to twirl. 

Three year old put on giant pink tutu. 

Danced around like I was a child too. 

Smiled. 

Smiled a lot.

Thought it was a good idea to jump off the couch.

Did.

Then we did.

Joy had.

~Sophie

LuLaRoe

Necklace~ Made by me, Chambray Shirt~ Forever 21, Maxi Skirt C/O~ Lula Roe Green Indian Stripe

Every time I have worn this skirt someone has asked me where I got it from. LulaRoe has tons of greats skirt available on their website and I am crazy about mine. I like that they send them to you un-hemmed so you can hem it to your exact length.

Check them out and have a great Monday!!

~Sophie

this is what my face really looks like...

just for kicks...

and maybe a laugh...

a snort laugh.....

this is the kind of crap....

... that i have to sift through to find one decent picture!

quite frankly, i am oddly more comfortable with the doofus shots...

funny is my favorite... 

and if we are being honest, funny is what my face really looks like!

Wet 'n Wild red velvet lipstick, H&M necklace , Old Navy top, thrifted velvet skirt, Michael Kors shoes

on a delicious note..

look what Livi got me!!!!!!!!!!

velvet Michael Kors, yes please!

{oh and ps... this post is a million years old, so for the record we had an "ice day" today.. no school because the roads are iced over... so you all know that i wouldn't have risked wearing these shoes in such destructive weather... i hibernate in the winter, and so do my beautiful shoes... }

~selina

i have a new uniform...

sometimes i wear the same clothes for days at  a time... 

there are two main reasons

i'm freezing...

and i'm lazy.

these photos are an example of how heels and a pendant necklace can turn "slob" into "slouchy"

it still doesn't change the fact that i didn't shower..

cant win them all...

when there is snow on the ground i have this strange aversion to changing my clothes... its too cold to expose any amount of skin to the air...
so i just add clothes... layers and layers until i resort to stealing sweatshirts from my 6' 4" husband because i simply cant layer my own clothes over my own clothes any longer...

on a warm note...

we just got back from here... long story...
i will let let you in on it in a couple months ;)

~selina

jump on it

kamiah tall mocasin By: Mossimo @ Target $12.49

Guys, these are amazing! I just got them in the mail. The (real) leather is soft and yummy, the sole is nice and squishy and I love all the cute detailing. These are so similar to real minnetonkas!

Run don't walk to their website to get yours!
Good quality for a freakin steal... my kind of deal right there.
~Sophie
PS: They come in brown and black for $17.49!!!!!
AND if you have a target debit you get 5% off all purchases and everything you buy online ships for FREE!