Billie Jean

Tiny Tutu

Once we moved to Houston a little over a month ago, I started Tory in creative ballet and gymnastics. I knew she would love it because she dances her booty off all over the house, especially when Boston or some classic rock comes on over the radio. I've been waiting for her to be old enough so I could put her in some activity/sport -so finally this little three year old is out of the house and in something fun! So now she's in preschool and dance!! She's growing up!! 

Here she does her "sweet pose" and then she was trying to do a twirl in the second one. I love this tiny tutu and it is my favorite color. I think the blue looks so sweet up against her red curls. I just love pink and blue together (but that's because I'm biased -Go Delta Gamma). She did a few more poses for me. Sometimes she is just in the mood to strut her stuff and then others she is not. 

Giveaway: (CLOSED)

Today's giveaway is a GROUP giveaway with: Kendra Scott & Rae Cosmetics!! The winner of the giveaway will receive ALL of the items listed below. Here are the mandatory entries:

• Follow Kendra Scott on IG @Kendra_Scott
• Follow Rae Cosmetics on IG @raecosmetics
• Follow Crystal on IG @crystal_hill_taylor

This giveaway is open to US residents ONLY. You must follow everyone at least until the end of the giveaway (a week) & yes, I will be keeping track. Once you have done the mandatory entries, leave your name below in a comment & you must leave email address- email will only be visible to me. All you need to do is enter your name ONCE (not one for every account you've followed on IG).  

For additional entries you can "like" Kendra Scott on FB- "Kendra Scott Jewelry," you can follow Rae Cosmetics on FB- "Rae Cosmetics," & you can follow me under any or all of my social media accounts (all links on sidebar). Please leave an additional comment for each additional entry. A winner will be picked at random & the winner's name will be shown at the end of the giveaway- next Monday, November 11th at 3pm. I will email the winner as soon as the giveaway is over & they will have two days to respond or I will pick another winner (at random). 

Now to get to the fun part!! First part of the giveaway is from Kendra Scott!!! The item is a fabulous (and my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE piece right now) Naomi Double Ring that values at $130!!! This ring is a best seller & can be seen all over the Kendra Scott Instragram account! The winner will get to choose the color, either: "Gunmetal Drusy" or "Iridescent Drusy" ...both are beautiful, can't go wrong. Here is a picture below (gunmetal): *For additional views of the ring please click on the "ring name" link*

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IMPORTANT: Once the winner is announced, they must go to the KS website & "purchase" the item. I will have a code for the winner to put in at checkout that will total out the price to $0.00 and will also cover the shipping costs. The code expires on December 15, 2013!! It is also HIGHLY recommended to make the "purchase" before Black Friday, due to the popularity of the ring & inventory available. The code for the ring can NOT be combined with any other promotional sales, the ring is not returnable, refundable or exchangeable. The code is a one-time-use-only & will go inactive as soon as the "purchase" is made on line. 

The second half of the giveaway is from Rae Cosmetics. The winner will get to pick her choice of lipstick with a matching lipgloss. Here is a link to the lip shades & the glosses. Rae Cosmetics is a makeup line for women who do sports, work outside or who just sweat a lot and need a makeup that stays on. "Heat and perspiration-resistant cosmetics that help improve your skins natural, healthy appearance." It is cruelty free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic & fragrance free.  It has been featured in Austin Wedding Day Style, OK! Magazine, Brides & Pilate's Style.

Even if you don't sweat a lot during the day or at night, it is still a great makeup line for everyone. Rae Cosmetics is based out of Austin, Texas and by founder, Rochelle Rae. The lip shades retail for $18/each & are SPF 15- optimum sunscreen to protect against sun damage. The glosses retail for $18/each, are non-sticky & have super high-shine. Below are two pictures of a lip shade & gloss, to show you what the brand looks like, but remember the winner will get to pick their favorite shade for both. See pictures below: 

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WINNER IS: LANIE  

Tomboy

||Dress, J.Crew Factory||Hat, J.Crew||Necklace, J.Crew||First Flats, J.Crew Factory||Second Flats, J.Crew||Lips, Albeit - Color, Dahlia||Nails, Albeit - Color, Red Velvet||

Model Bee-havior: Red, White & Blue

Dress: Polo Ralph Lauren, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Jacket: H&M (link to "jackets & coats" page), Sunnies: Luella (similar), Necklace: Kate Spade (similar), Tory's dress & shoes: Baby Gap (link to "dress" page)

Hello Honeybees,

Hello there! In honor of the Olympics, I decided to spread a little red, white & blue love today. Also, I am still really excited about the women's gymnastics team, "The Fab Five," winning the gold! I'm a huge gymnastics fan (I used to be in gymnastics once upon a time) and I remember watching "The Magnificent Seven," win the gold back in 1996. Yeah! So here is an outfit post that is very much dedicated to the Summer Olympics! And who doesn't love the fact that they are being held in London this time! Ah, want to go there so bad! 

Also, today is my second day on my weight watchers online program. So far, so good. My first goal is to lose 9 pounds of my baby weight. As soon as I have made some real progress, I will be updating that on my outfit posts. Hope to inspire others! Here's to getting healthy! Until next time! 

Bee-ing Adventurous: Bourbon Street

Hello Honeybees,

All of these pictures are from our trip to New Orleans last summer. I was pregnant, so all I got to do was give people their jello shots & not take any for myself. I also got to waddled down Bourbon Street until midnight, then went & hit the hay. This summer, I am NOT pregnant so I will be participating in any and all fun events that take place on Bourbon Street. Joey, myself, and a few other family members are traveling to New Orleans tonight. We are all taking the weekend to have a little fun and to celebrate my 25th birthday (my real birthday was on the 10th). I will be a little M.I.A until Sunday night! Talk to you guys then! Wish me luck! Until next time!