New Years Eve Mom Style

Why not end 2013 on a fashionable note, while ringing in 2014 looking amazing.  

What I'm rocking: 

Cobalt sweater(style and co, macys) $20 jeggings( target, can't remember the price since I have had them for 2 years) 

Peep toe pumps because who doesn't love a peep toe!  

Vieve collection skull and British clutch

Black and white diamond key necklace.  I believe from Fred Meyer jewelers

And last but not least about a bajillion bangles. 

It has definitely been a few years since I have gone out to celebrate, but staying in shouldn't stop you from dressing up!  Plus you get to enjoy some alone time with that special someone once the kids are asleep, if they are young enough for an early bedtime of course.   

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and once little man is asleep we're about to pop the champagne and settle in for a nice relaxing evening.   Wishing you all a very happy New Year.  Let's make this year the best year ever!  

Diy card cubby for lack of a better term

As some of you saw I had asked for a card cubby for Christmas.  While I received plenty of amazing gifts I did not get the card cubby.  So after some thought I realized it couldn't be that difficult to diy one for myself.  So I ran off to Pinterest to look for a diy card cubby.   

I managed to find one but didn't really go with the pattern. 

So first things first was to make the pockets.  I had envelopes on hand and used one of my cards to measure the size.  

I cut 26 pockets so I used 13 envelopes.  

Make sure you seal the envelopes before you cut them.  Otherwise you won't have an even pocket. 

Next up is taping the pockets(envelopes) together.  The tutorial I saw suggested double sided tape and I must say I concur.  I did not have double sided tape and so this part was much more difficult than it needed to be. 

Place tape along the top and the bottom making sure to get close to the edge and start sticking the pockets together.  Please remember to have the openings all facing the same direction.  

Once the pockets were secure into an accordian shape it was time to start on the outer shell.  I used card stock.  If exact measurements are needed I can measure and add them later.  Just leave me a comment.  

I rolled out some duct tape, I had the mustache design left over from my sons birthday party.   I left room on the side, when putting the paper down, so I could crate a clean edge.  

I made sure to cut slits in like with the card stock.  I then folded the long end and pushed it down.  Once that was down I folded the side over. 

It's difficult for me to explain so I wipe the pictures are easier to understand.  Do both sides the same and use one long strip for the middle.

I didn't like the look of the pockets so I decided to make sides out of card stock which I covered with duct tape and folded. 

Once both were secure it was time to attach the pockets.  

I taped everything. 

Once I got the entire thing done it was time to put the cards in the pickets.  

So there you have it, my very own duct tape card cubby. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask. 

Christmas gift bag reviews!!

First up I got this in my stocking.  It is a British flag with skull clutch.  I found it while browsing clutches on etsy.  I was a bit hesitant since it was a new(there weren't many sales) shop but I loved the design.  It reminds me of an Alexander McQueen clutch.  Although I haven't seen those in person so I am not sure of the similarities.  

The shop description said that the owner makes these, and I must say that so far I am impressed. When it comes to handmade items I understand they will not be perfect like things that are machine made, but I am perfectly ok with that.  

It appears to be made with pattent leather.  So the photos do not always do this justice. 

The gold hints at more of a rose gold than a true gold.  I love everything about this clutch.  I have not used it yet but plan on using it to my hubby's new year party.  

I must admit I was thoroughly impressed with how large it is on the inside.  I figured I could fit four of my iPhone 4's.  So I would definitely be able to fit my phone, keys, Chapstick, and small wallet of I had one that was a small wallet(I tend to carry long wallets).   It appears to be the perfect sized clutch.  

It's from Vieve collections and you can find this and a few other clutches.  Even the shipping time was fast.  I feel the need to state that NO I was not paid or perked to say any of this.  This clutch was a Christmas gift from my hubby but I had been eyeing this hard shell clutch for awhile.  There is even a gold one I am considering purchasing in the future. 

On to Louis the first 

I have officially been bit by the Louis bug.  My hubby spoiled me this year and splurged on the neverfull gm in damier ebene.  I adore this bag.  The size is perfect and fits everything I need.  

   I also received an organizer for it, I will do a review about that later.  I have a few bags/things I plan on making to help organize my bag better.  

I am fairly certain this is the largest bag I have owned and am completely satisfied I went for the gm over the mm.  Since i am going to have it double as a diaper bag I need all the space I can get.  The only one zippered pocket does not bother me since I rarely use pockets that are in my bags.  

So large my son fits! 

Some may ask why I went for the damier ebene over the monogram for my first Louis Vuitton bag, and as a personal opinion I find the damier to be a much more classic look.  The monogram I have never been fond of unless it included cherry blossoms or some(not all) of the other seasonal exclusives.   

I was able to take louis the first out in public today, although I am a tad nervous about my sons sippy cup.  That is on the list of projects.  Diy inexpensive solutions so I can save for my next bag. 

Overall I would definitely say a successful Christmas. 

Ahhhh!!! It's here!!!!

After lots of debate and issues placing the order, and waiting what seemed like forever for shipping my Christmas present arrived.  I really was like a kid on Christmas morning complete with jumping up and down and squealing.  I did take the time to grab my phone to take pictures of the unveiling.  

I wasn't sure what to expect when I opened the box, as this was my first Louis Vuitton purchase, but I was pleasantly surprised with the beautiful box and ribbon.  The ridiculously huge dust bag on the other hand is a bit much.  I honestly think it could double as a pillow case.  

The final unveiling!  The Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM.  I will do a review on the bag after Christmas, since I had to wrap it back up and put it under the tree.  

Here is another view of the bag.  I'm hoping to get an organizer and base shaper for Christmas to help with the ginormousness of the bag.  The photo below is right after I pulled it out of the box, so it hadn't loosened up.

For now it resides under my tree.  I'm debating wrapping it in another box so I wont be tempted to open it.  We shall see tomorrow what I decide.