Rocking a Muumuu like my Mom...

I remember a few months back reading the book Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy and laughing hysterically when she was talking about her strong desire to wear a muumuu. You get to the point in your pregnancy when you just want to be super comfortable, hence her wanting a muumuu. I was looking at some pictures recently of my mom when she was pregnant with me. She could rock a muumuu I tell ya...

So when eShakti contacted me about reviewing a dress I picked the most muumuu like dress I could find because it just sounded fantastic. I received my dress in in the mail, added a skinny belt and wore it out that night. It is the most comfortable dress ever especially for a pregnant gal.

The material is breathable, the pattern and detailing is fun and makes me feel like my mom totally could have worn this dress when she was pregnant with me. My other favorite thing about this dress is that it has pockets. Who doesn't love a dress with pockets?

eShakti does a great job customizing orders. I requested the length of the dress be knee length, which was longer than the actual dress shown on their website and I love how it turned out.

 So here's the question of the day...would you rock a muumuu?

You can get 10% off your eShakti order now through 9/19 by using the code: nestfulofloves

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While I did receive this dress for free, all opinions are my own.

Last Remix!!! {For now}

Well folks, I did it. I somehow managed to complete the 30x30 remix and it feels so good! Thanks for your sweet comments along the way. I have had so much fun with this challenge. This is my last set of remixing pictures for now...

Tank top: JCREW, Jeans: Lauren Conrad (Kohl's), Shoes: Jessica Simpson (Dillards), Headband: Charming Charlie

Maxi dress/skirt: Whole Foods, Shirt: JCREW, Shoes: Steve Madden, Necklace: LOFT, Belt: Gifted, Purse: Fossil

Skirt: Target, Tank top: Gap, Sweater: Express, Necklace: Gifted, Belt: Limited, Shoes: Gap

Maxi: Xhileration (TJ Maxx), Necklace: Charming Charlie, Shoes: Gap, Bracelet: After Sunset

Top:H&M , Shorts: Limited, Necklace: Made by my talented sister in law, Shoes: Jessica Simpson wedges

Top: Anthropology, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Forever 21 Sandals: Target

 And here are all my looks from all 5 weeks...

My favorite piece to wear and the only one I wore all 5 weeks was my Aztec printed skirt from Target. I also got a ton of use out of my knit coral top and my maxi dresses! After doing this remix I will never be able to say I have nothing to wear in my closet. I learned so much and would recommend the remix to ANYONE who is bored with the pieces in their closet. You can do it!

Special thanks to Kelly from Mrs. in Training who got my butt in gear to do this remix and for all the other ladies who participated and encouraged me along the way! I'm so glad I gave it a try and I already plan on doing it again.

Remixing Outfits 19-24

Happy Memorial Day lovelies!! I hope you all have your grills fired up for a cookout or your swimsuits ready to hop in a pool today. Summer is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited. I'm going into my very last week of school and my last week of remixing THIS week. I can't believe it!

Every week I think okay this will be the week I get stuck and can't think of any other way to remix my closet, but somehow that just hasn't happened yet. Here are my outfits from last week including what I wore to a baby shower and a bonfire and my jeans finally make an appearance...

Tank top: Gap, Knit top: LOFT, Shorts: Limited, Booties: H&M, Bangle Bracelets: Banana Republic

Shirt: H&M, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Target, Wedges: Jessica Simpson-Dillards, Watch: Fossil, Purse: Fossil, Necklace: ATP

Shirt: Anthropology, Belt: Old Navy, Skirt: Target, Shoes: Sperry, Bangle Bracelets: Banana Republic

Shirt: JCREW, Skirt: JCREW, Shoes: Steve Madden, Scarf: Charming Charlie

Maxi: Whole Foods Belt: Francesca's, Necklace: Fossil, Booties: H&M

Tank top: Gap, Jeans: Lauren Conrad (Kohl's), Sweater: LOFT, Headband: Charming Charlie, Shoes: Sperry

See Days 1-6 here, Days 7-12 here and Days 13-18 here.

Enjoy your day off! I will be cooking out with my family and then watching the Bachelorette tonight!

Remixing Days 13-18...half way there!!!

Happy Monday! I hope you all had fabulous weekends. My weekend update is on hold this week because today I'm sharing outfits 13-18 in my 30x30 remix. That means the remix is now more than half way over!! You can tell I'm an overachiever because I have yet to wear my jeans! Hopefully I haven't used up all my creativity and I don't have boring outfits the last 2 weeks. We'll see...either way I'm proud of what I've done so far. I've definitely stepped out of my fashion comfort zone.

Top: F21, Shorts: LOFT,  Earrings: Charming Charlie, Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Top: JCREW, Belt: Old Navy, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Gap, Necklace: Fossil

Top: Banana Republic, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Target, Shoes: Steve Madden

Tank top: JCREW, Sweater: LOFT, Short: White House, Black Market, Headband: SWeetnessaboos, Bracelet: Fossil

Blazer: Kohl's (Lauren Conrad, Belt: Francesca's, Tank top: JCREW, Skirt: Target, Sandals: Gap

Tank top: Gap, Sweater: LOFT, Skirt: JCREW, Shoes: H&M, Necklace: Gifted

See outfits 1-6 here and outfits 7-12 here.
And make sure to check out some of the other amazing ladies participating in the challenge!

Remixing Outfits 7-12

Week 2 of remixing is now over and I honestly can't believe how much fun I'm having mixing and matching my clothes and accessories. I already have a few "go to" pieces that I feel I could wear almost daily and I still have a few bottoms that I haven't even worn yet so I'm feeling pretty good going into week 3. Lessons learned this week: First, I do not love wearing shorts. Why I picked 3 pairs for my remix, I still don't know, but I am always happier and more comfortable in a skirt. And second, experimenting with different fabrics and patterns makes me strangely happy. Here are my outfits days 7-12 including what I wore to a last minute Broadway show and for Mother's day!

See outfits 1-6 here!

Linking up with Lauren Shanna and Lindsey

Remixing Outfits Days 1-6 Revealed...

Week one of remixing is complete! The first week of remixing is always the easiest because you really don't have to re-wear anything, but I did challenge myself to try to make my outfits more fun this week and wear things in ways I never have before. I actually had a lot of fun playing with accessories and switching things up.

What I've learned from week 1: Belts are my friend, I need to learn how to pose, I can wear sweaters over dresses to make them completely new outfits and I am most definitely not a model. Those may be obvious to you all, but I'm learning! Here is my first week in remixing...

Maxi Dress: Xhileration, Sweater: Express, Belt: Gap

Skirt and Boots: H&M, Polka dot t-shirt: JCrew, Knit Top: Loft, Necklace: My artsy sister in law

Top: Banana Republic, Shorts: White House, Black Market, Shoes: TJ Maxx, Necklace: Fossil

Dress: Whole Foods, Belt: Limited, Blazer: Lauren Conrad from Kohls, Shoes: Target

Sweater: Loft, Striped Tank top: Gap, Skirt: Target, Necklace: Fossil, Bag: Fossil, Belt: Michael Kors, Shoes: Gap

Shirt: H&M, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Target, Shoes: Sperry's

Fingers crossed I can make it through week 2...

Day 2 and 4 are my favorites so far. What do you think??

Linking up with Kelly, Shanna, Lauren and Lindsey today.

I'm doing it!

Since I'm trying to be more fashionable and am really into re-purposing this year, I decided to give Kendi's 30x30 remix another go. I will admit that I tried it last year and failed miserably because I got too busy and let it get away from me. This time Kelly from Mrs. in Training (along with my budget) has me motivated to give it another try. Below are my 30 items (actually only 29 because I couldn't find my denim jacket for the picture). I am going to try to have fun layering and adding accessories to make my spring outfits more versatile and fun. I will be posting a few of the outfits I remix the next few Wednesdays. Fingers crossed I actually go through with it this time!!!!

If you're interested in linking up. Kelly has posted the following dates to link up:

• Wednesday, May 1st:  My 30 selected items 
• Wednesday, May 8th:  Days 1-6
• Tuesday, May 14th:  Days 7-12
• Monday, May 20th:  Days 13-18
• Monday, May 27th:  Days 19-24
• Monday, June 3rd:  Days 25-30

Have any of you done the 30x30 remix challenge? How did you do?

*Linking up with Shanna

What I wore to the Paramount...

Tank Top: Gap, Sweater: LOFT, Skirt: JCREW, Belt: Gifted, Necklace: Gifted, Shoes: H&M

My mom, sister and I went to see a stage play of Narnia this weekend at the cutest old theater in Indiana called the Paramount. It wasn't super warm, but I wanted to look springy and sport my new JCrew skirt I got on clearance so this is what I came up with. I am so excited to wear this skirt lots of different ways this spring/summer! How would you wear it??

Linking up with Shanna, Lauren and Lindsey today.

Lately...

Top: Kohl's (exact), Leggings: Kohl's (exact), Shoes: Jessica Simpson Wedges, Earrings: Anthropology

I've been sipping on...lemonade. Since it's finally feeling like spring I've been keeping a pitcher in the fridge! Now I just need to bust out my Mason jar and get a cute striped straw to sip out of.
I've been listening to...Chris Tomlin's new cd. It's so wonderful and a perfect way to start my day as I drive in to work.
I've been reading...The Paris Wife by Paula McLain for book club and The Fitting Room by Kelly Minter for bible study. So far I am loving both of these books!
I've been watching...Smash and Fashion Star. I can't get enough!
I've been trying...recipes from this cookbook, Dinner: A Love Story. All my meals I've cooked the last 2 weeks are from this cookbook and I can't wait to share my thoughts.
I'm excited that...our flights to Colorado are BOOKED for July!! I've never been to Colorado and I can't wait to celebrate my friend Ashley's wedding and get in some gorgeous Colorado views.
I'm thankful for...a husband who makes me feel so loved, for the roof over my head and for sunshine. Thank you Jesus for sunshine!

Linking up with Shanna, Lauren and Lindsey today.

Things blogging has taught me...

Dress: Old Navy (exact), Belt: Old Navy (exact), Scarf: Old Navy, Shoes: H&M

I've been thinking lately about all the things I've done, tried or learned just because of blogging. If you didn't already know, I absolutely love blogging and all of you. Just had to throw that out there.
Here are just a few things blogging has taught me...

I've learned how to dress and have even attempted a few style posts thanks to my bloggy friend-spirations: Shanna, Mo and Katie. You girls make me want to style my outfits and then take pictures. I never ever thought I would do that so cheers to you.

I've learned where to shop...some of my favorite Etsy shops belong to some of you! I even started my own Etsy shop because it seemed like every blogger needed a shop of their own. Why not?

I've learned how to do my hair...I honestly did not know how to handle my curly hair before some of the tips I've found from bloggers. I'm still working on it, but I've made progress!

I've learned that you can be close friends with someone you've never "met" in the real world.

I've learned how to use Polyvore, photo editing websites and even a little HTML code.

I've learned that I have a little bit of luck..I've won some pretty awesome things from generous giveaways including a Pampered Chef ChopChop, an amazing necklace from Shabby Apple, an adorable clutch, headband, ring and earrings from Whimsy Lane and my new favorite headband from SWeetness a boos!

I've learned that it's okay to snap pictures of every single meal I make...I did it before, but now I have a reason for doing it!

I've learned that people I love in blog world I also love in "real life."(Erin, Julie, Katie, Anne, Sarah, Jax, Courtney)

I've learned that blogging keeps me accountable and motivated. It helps me plan my meals each week and then actually go through with cooking them. And after writing out goals you all make me want to accomplish the goals I wrote down on my list so I don't look like a failure.

I've learned that some of the sweetest girls in the world are bloggers. Whenever I'm out somewhere I always look at people and wonder...do they have a blog? Haha. End sappy post about how much I absolutely love blogging!

A night at the ballet...and an outfit!

My friend Bekah got free tickets to the Cincinnati Ballet's production of The Prodigal's Son so she invited me to come along. I had been wanting to wear my new Anthro dress forevvver and this was the perfect opportunity! We got dressed up and then had dinner at a Gastropub called Nicholson's where we fell in love with a new beer and filled up on some amazing food including their pub fries with homemade ketchup! The restaurant was located directly across the street from the Aronoff where we saw the show. We had fun being in the hustle and bustle of things downtown and thoroughly enjoyed the ballet!

Linking up with Shanna, Lauren and Lindsey today.

Sometimes...

Sometimes...I like to pretend I'm a fashion blogger and post outfits on my blog,

but...I always feel silly doing it, especially in the snow!

Sweater: Express, Shirt: Banana Republic, Skirt: Banana Republic, Tights: Target Shoes: Michelle D from Dillards

Sometimes...I like to look back through old pictures and relive some of my favorite days,

but... I wouldn't change the present for anything

Sometimes...I like to eat melted cheese and peanut butter sandwiches,

but...it grosses people out so I only do it in the privacy of my own kitchen. Haha.

Sometimes...I don't wash my hair for a few days,

but...only if it's straight. I have to make it worth my time!

Sometimes...I wish working out didn't require me to get off the couch,

but...I always feel good after I get up and just do it!

Sometimes...I like to build forts under the covers for my cats,

but...I think I've spoiled them now.

Sometimes...I post unflattering pictures of myself on my blog (see above for proof),

but...this is real life and I'm not a super model. What, you didn't know that?

Sometimes...I wish winter would just hurry up and end already,

but...I do love getting snow days like TODAY!

Sometimes...I wish I could teleport to the beach until winter goes away,

but...I can't so I'll just start counting down until spring break

Sometimes...I wish my report cards would finish themselves,

but... I'm not that lucky so I'll just stop procrastinating and do them myself.

Sometimes...I wish I knew what my cats were thinking,

but...if I did then I'd probably wish I didn't.

Linking up with Shanna, The Pleated Poppy and Lauren for Style Sessions.