This past weekend I got to have a girls trip with my former co-worker turned friend, Rachel. We planned this trip for a few weeks and were so excited to eat and drink around the world at Disney World's Epcot. We wasted no time getting right to it by marching right to Mexico to grab margaritas and get the day started. I wish I had taken more photos of the things that I got to eat, but then again it wasn't all that much. I did really enjoy the France pavilion and the boulangerie hidden deep in the streets of France. I got myself a ham and cheese sandwich with a French twist, and a strawberry tart from there and I wanted to go back for seconds. The sandwich was perfect, the bread was a dream, and the strawberry tart was just the perfect finisher.
We had so much fun taking photos and using my Annual Pass photo pass to have the professional photographer on site snap pics of us and pose us! With the photo pass option you have hidden gems and surprises like this Iago that can be superimposed on your photo when it loads into your Disney World app account.
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Holiday Collection 2023 Mini Tote bag in Tiffany Blue. When I found out that Tiffany & Co. was releasing a holiday bag collection I RAN to their website to purchase one for myself immediately. To my shock, the bags were not yet released and the post I had seen on a local Tiffany store's Instagram was just a teaser. I was on a quest to get myself this bag. I knew exactly which one I wanted from the moment I knew it existed and there as no stopping me. I would call the stores, I would send them direct messages, and I put myself on a list with my local store to get the bag as soon as it dropped.
Luckily, the bags are available on the website now, but when I purchased mine it was not yet available to everyone in the US. I had to contact a sales associate to help me purchase the bag as a preorder. I was one of the first people in the US to have this bag and I knew it was going to sell out quickly, so I took no risks. I wanted to share some photos of my beautiful bag with you just in case you were thinking about getting this stunning handbag to add to your collection.
My thoughts on this bag are as follows; the quality and craftsmanship is superior to my other designer bags. The leather is supple and stunning. The color is vibrant and true to tone. Good job to Tiffany & Co. for hitting the nail on the head with this one. The heart shape is stunning and is a reminder of the iconic Return to Tiffany heart. The embossed logo is a nice final touch without going overboard with the branding. There is also a chain link detail that is a nice addition, like jewelry for your bag. The bag comes with a detachable longer strap and is a comfortable length to wear as a crossbody. Overall, this is the perfect Tiffany and Co. handbag!
Here are some specs from the website:
- Tiffany Blue Taurillon Leather
- 7.8 x 11 x 3.9 inches
- Palladium-plated hardware, charms, and chain link
- Detachable leather strap and fixed handles
- Interior zip pocket
- Flap closure with magnet
- Nappa leather lining
- Comes with dust bag
- Made in Italy
- Product number : 72017560
I am a glam girly girl, and I can't get enough of anything glittery and dare I repeat it... GLAM! I have recently become quite an addict of shopping on Good American. I was curious about the brand after seeing Khloe Kardashian rock the gorgeous metallic pink bottoms (which I am currently waiting on to arrive at my doorstep because I could not resist them when they were restocked, and I may also have gotten them in the new purple shade). While browsing the site and stalking every denim, faux leather, metallic, and whatever else style of bottoms they carry, I came across these STUNNING crystal and rhinestone embellished jeans that are just stunning in every way possible. The cut, the high rise design, the rigid yet relaxed look, I was sold.
These jeans are a bit pricey, but in my opinion, it was worth it because I had not seen any other cheaper brand carry a denim jean that had such embellishments and crystals encrusted on the jean without an even heftier price tag. The closest thing I could find were a $1,000 pair of jeans, and frankly, I can't see myself doing that.
I was attracted to Good American mostly for their bright, fun, and inclusive designs. I want to step out of my comfort zone or wearing bland outfits and feeling safe in whatever trends are going this season, and really dress like the bright colorful person that I am. I love pink. I love purple. Why not have a bright and fun pair of pink leather pants, and a pair of gorgeous metallic pants in purple? I'm really so excited to receive all of the packages I'm awaiting from Good American so I can share my haul.
I didn't go as far as to get the bodysuits from Good American as well, this white bodysuit is from Shein. The quality is great and it does feel similar to what I imagine the Good American bodysuit would be. I did get several colors and styles from Shein, as I'm really trying my best to revamp my entire wardrobe and reawaken that love of fashion inside of me. Fashion is more than just shoes and bags, and I've been relying on designer bags and shoes to dictate my looks, and that just isn't as fun as really styling yourself with each individual piece.
I'm enjoying the process and I'm excited to wear all of my new clothes and share my looks with you all.
If you are interested in this pair of diamond crusted jeans from Good American please find them by CLICKING HERE.
Mini backpacks have been my thing since elementary school. Who remembers those solid colored mini backpacks with the suede brown flap? They were the "high end" cool 5th grade girl backpack. The straps would zip together to make one strap so you can throw the bag over one shoulder. Oh, those were interesting times.
The mini backpack has evolved a lot since then, and now we get characters from our favorite films to come to life in mini backpack glory. Loungefly had teamed up with Disney to give us mini backpack heaven for quite a while now. Im so glad their collaboration has withstood the test of time and now Loungefly is even carried in the parks! These bags have become staple items in every Disney lovers closet. I myself have one bag in my collection but I am constantly looking and shopping in my dreams for more of these beautiful bags to add to my collection. The bag that I choose is a classic Mickey. Black, red, and white glove decal in the zipper mini pocket closure. I know...very safe.
Here is a list of the bags that I can't stop thinking about. Every time we visit the parks I'm in and out of the shops looking for new Loungefly bags. Sometimes I kick myself for missing out on a bag design. Well, Im on the hunt for my next bag now, and despite how hard it is to choose just one, Im going to find one that I just MUST have!
This year for Halloween I wanted to make something for Sofia that is unique, adorable, and iconic. I had seen so many really cute costume ideas as Chanel bags, fashion icons, and so forth. It wasn't until I started to organize my jewelry box that it hit me. How cute would be to make the iconic Tiffany jewelry satchel come to life as a life size costume? It was going to be adorable, but I had to make it perfect! If you are interested in a DIY tutorial of this costume let me know, then I could start working on one and make another costume to show the steps.
I headed to Joann fabric to find the perfect Tiffany robins egg blue to make the costume, but the fabric had to have some shape to it. It couldn't just be regular thing cotton fabric. I wasn't finding too many options, but I did get lucky and found a color that was super close, but a little more on the blue side in a thick, soft, more luxurious version of what I think is felt. It did hold some shape to it and it was easy to manage and manipulate.
I cut out the shape of the Tiffany punch and then started to sew all of the sides together (inside out) that needed to be attached. I added some stretchy elastic to hold it up right at armpit level. I also had to get robins egg blue yarn to twist to create the satchel drawstring. I left a hole open at the top and the bottom where the top part would connect to the round part so Sofia could put her arms through there.
This costume was such a big hit at the mall. We went to the Tiffany Store at the town center and the sales associated couldn't get enough of Sofia. Sofia got so many compliments and people stopping her to tell her how cute she looked, she was loving it!
How do you think I did on this costume?
My baby is 1!
Wishing my sweet baby girl a happy first birthday! She is already walking so well, and trying to run! We love you so much Sofia!
with love,
Katrina
Is there anything cuter than an adorable smocked outfit? Do you have a hard time finding where to purchase them? Well look no further! I will help you find gorgeous and custom smocks for your kids! These classic staples are perfect for almost any occasion, and trust me, I will find an occasion to wear a smocked outfit on my baby. From Disney World trips to Target runs, I've got a smocked outfit for the job. The first time I saw a smocked outfit I didn't know what a rabbit hole I would be jumping into. It's not so easy to find them as a n00b, but once you've familiarized yourself with the various websites and companies that make them, and join all types of preorder groups in Facebook, a smock of any kind is at your fingertips...even custom ones!
if you are new to the smock game, let me help you dive into the smocked outfit world! I will show you my growing collection and tell you all about where you can shop for your own growing collection.
Here is a list of my favorite smocked outfit sellers and websites:
Lana Grace Boutique - This is an online boutique that offers both pre-order and ready to ship items. You can also join their Facebook group to learn about upcoming pre-orders and interact with the owners, they are super nice! They also have hard to find smocks like Princess and the Frog Tiana themed smocks and Toy Story smocks! They even have the most adorable Target themed smocks! Ahhh!
Magic Kingdom Boutique - Oh, this is a MUST! This is where I get most of my Disney inspired smocked outfits from. I am also a member and very active in their Facebook group and often order through their pre-order section. Pre-orders can take up to 12 weeks so just know what you're getting yourself into in advance of placing your order. They do offer ready to ship items but they may be left overs from preorders so there may not always be the size that you want available. This store has it all when it comes to Disney smocks! They even offer shoes sometimes to match the smocks! Unreal!
Little Farmhouse Boutique - This is an adorable boutique that has mostly ready to ship items. They also have adorable appliqué items and bubbles. This little shop is super unique!
Smocked by Lures and Lace - This is a great pre-order company and your best bet with this one is to order from their Facebook group. If you search or them on Facebook and add yourself to their group you will get updates on when they have upcoming preorders opening up and you can then buy it through Comment Sold, which is a platform that they use to receive your payment and confirm your order. They have adorable items and you will have to wait to get them but you will not be disappointed. I even got a pair of shorts to match my little one from this site. This shop is really unique and offers some one of a kind items.
Birmingham Bubbles - This is an adorable ready to ship website that has super cute character inspired outfits and bubbles. I ordered an adorable Aladdin and Jasmine themed bubble from this site. I love it so much and will keep it always as a heirloom item. I will probably also order it in a larger size when my girl outgrows this one. This shop ships quickly and the quality is amazing.
Honey Bee Smocked Boutique - This sits is great for character bubbles. They are mostly ready to ship. From this site I purchased the Little Mermaid bubble. They also sell cute masks and pajamas. This shop also ships quickly and the bubbles and smocks are adorable!
Sweet Southern Smocks - This is another awesome website and Facebook preorder group to join. They have wonderful styles and even take some custom orders sometimes. This shop is great for preorders and unique items. They usually open their preorders for a short window of time and their ready to ship or extra items sell out pretty quickly. They had the most adorable Barbie collection smocks that I missed out on!
Busy Bees Smocks - This is a great Facebook preorder group to join and website to shop for adorable smocks and appliqué items. Tis shop has incredible preorders and the most unique designs. Don't think twice because once theyre gone they become super hard to come across again!
AWE Smocks - This another one of my ultimate favorites. The owner of this company is awesome and has some great creative and unique styles. Totally join this Facebook preorder group. This is a must follow. This shop is always coming out with new designs and don't hesitate to buy them. The owner is a hard worker who tries her best to get your shipment out to you as soon as possible!
Sweet La Rose Smocks - This is a mostly preorder group and website. They will have nothing on their website until they have a currently open preorder. They usually keep their preorders open for about a week until its closed and then you just wait for your items to ship out to you. They have some really nice and unique designs that I haven't seen anywhere else. Im currently waiting on a long pants Monster's Inc smocked outfit to be delivered to me from this preorder shop.
I will be adding more sites and groups as I come across them so you can revisit this blog post for updates.
Happy shopping!
Every year around this time we visit a pumpkin patch, probably like every other American from September to November. This pumpkin patch was cute but very small. I went to college in Ohio, and the Midwest is famous for its amazing fall festivals and pumpkin patches. Florida fall activities just can't come close, but it's all we have so we make the best of it. We visited Flamingo Nursery in Davie, Florida. This nursery is a large flower and plant nursery and shop that blocks off the back end and creates it's own little makeshift pumpkin patch. It's funny to see the boxes of pumpkins clearly being delivered as they aren't grown there on site.
Sofia wore an adorable pumpkin themed outfit from RicRac and Ruffles. I was lucky to snag this bubble outfit when I did because usually the cute designs like this sell out pretty quickly. I got this one at the end of the summer so I did have to get bit in advance. If you're looking for cute outfits for the seasons Ric Rac is a great option, just plan ahead.
I love dressing up my little ham, especially for when we visit Disney World. How adorable is this Monster's Inc smocked bubble! One of my favorite places to get her outfits for Disney World is from a preorder group on Facebook and website - Magic Kingdom Boutique. This company has a website that you can get ready to ship items from but they may or may not be available in the size that you are looking for. You'd have to be lucky. If you order during their open slots for preorders then you are guaranteed to receive your smocked or appliqué outfit, but it would take several weeks to be delivered to you as the clothes need to be made to order.
Sofia's bow is custom made by Vera Rose Bows, which you can purchase from on her Etsy shop - Vera Rose Bows on Etsy , or directly through DM messages on Instagram - @verarosebows.
