Maternity Fashion

When I found out I was pregnant for the second time, I decided I did not want to look anything like I did the first time I was pregnant. I hated the maternity clothing I wore with my first son. I felt frumpy and unattractive every time I got dressed. I also decided that I did not want to spend money on a wardrobe that I was only going to use for nine months. I was able to go my entire pregnancy wearing my normal wardrobe, only buying two pairs of maternity shorts. The following is a video of some of the outfits I wore during my pregnancy. Enjoy!!

 

 

FYI: Jersey skirts, Maxi and Empire-waisted dresses are great because they stretch as you grow!!

Hola Dear Deer

     I grew up watching my parents start successful businesses. I also watched my mother make every craft and baked good under the sun. She frequently enlisted our services to help sell her products. So it was only natural for me to not only start my own business selling cakes but to also support local businesses, especially those owned by women.

 

    The first business I would like to spotlight is Hola Dear Deer. Hola Dear Deer is based in Houston, TX and is owned by two sisters, Erika Del Valle and Jessica Garcia. As the daughters of a talented tailor, the girls' childhood was surrounded by fabric and the sounds of sewing machines. After many years of admiring handmade items, they decided to keep the family tradition alive by starting their own business. Some of their creative designs include t-shirts, mini-wallets, superhero capes, hand bags, bowties, pouches and yarn spheres. Their use of up cycled and vintage materials result in unique eco-friendly products.

 James & Jase in Hola's bowties

 

Me & my sisters in Hola's "sisters Before misters" tank tops

 

Check out Hola Dear Deer at the next Pop Shop Houston!!

Contact Information
Website: www.holadeardeer.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/holadeardeer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolaDD

Fall Fashion: Scarves!!

Fall is my favorite season of the year. I absolutely love the weather.
As the leaves fall from the trees and the air begins to chill, I can't help but get excited about fall clothing: boots, coats, scarves! Have you ever loved a particular fashion look but didn't know exactly how to pull it off? Or maybe you just want to change things up. I feel the same way about scarves. I have always loved the look, but never know quite how to incorporate them into my outfit. When I do wear scarves I tend to wear them the same way, which gets boring quick.  I came across this YouTube video / tutorial that I wanted to share that shows 25 ways to wear a scarf...enjoy!!

 

 

Super Soft Faux Pashmina Scarf (OLIVE)

Update on Operation Baby Clothes

The past few days have been really crazy preparing for the baby shower. Now that it's over, I'm finally getting around to posting the pictures of the boy's new closet. I'm a firm believer of making the best of what you have. For those of you that are working with a limited space, its going to take more creativity and work consolidating everything.

5 Steps to Organizing Your Closet
1. Purge, purge, purge - Before you begin adding items (clothes, shoes, etc) you should eliminate items that you are no longer using or may take up too much space. I removed all the clothes that my four year old son grew out of and packed them up.

2. Try not to shuffle clutter - If you're no longer using it, give it away. There's always someone or some organization that might benefit from your items. In my case, I'm giving it to my three year old nephew. Moving clutter around from one room to another just creates another room that you're eventually going to have to organize. Giving it away also prevents the item from somehow creeping back into your closet...lol!

3. Separate items according to type - For example, you can sort your clothes according to color or style (dresses, tank tops, sweaters, etc...) Personally, I have tried both ways and like organizing my clothes and shoes according to style. I separated the baby clothes according to size (0-3 months, 3-6 months, etc...) and according to style (shorts, pants, pajamas)

4. Utilize storage and organizational products - I recommend going on Google Images and perform a search on closet organizational and storage products. This is a good way to visualize what setup you want for your closet and what products might help you achieve your organizational goals.

   I went to Target and purchased two items:

• Double hang bar from "Threshold" - The double-hang closet organizer increases the hanging space in your closet. I would not have had enough space to hang the baby clothes without it. 
• Plastic storage bins -  Plastic storage bins are an affordable alternative to wooden dressers. I purchased the bins with wheels just in case I wanted to roll them around the house on laundry day.  

5. Don't be afraid to improvise - Look around your house to see what you have that might be useful.
I used an oversized basket as a storage for my son's hats and gloves. I also used safety pins to adjust the height on the double hang bar. If you're going to hang heavier items, then you'll need something stronger than safety pins, but since baby clothes are light, it worked out :)

 

 

Lynk Closet Doubler Double Hang Rod, White Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart with See-Through Drawers and Black Casters, White

Operation Baby Clothes!!

   I have 3 weeks and 1 day left before my little boy arrives and I really need to get busy. This week, I want to organize all the baby clothes and somehow fit them into the same closet as my 4 year old!!! Most people would give their newborns their own room but I'm old fashioned. I'm the 5th child in my family and we all shared rooms until people started to move out...lol. I still remember the time my parents drove us (7 people) from Houston to Cleveland, Ohio in a Dodge Intrepid (a car not a van). Five grown kids all crammed in the same back seat liked sardines. As much as I hated it, I can't deny my heritage...lol. I'm a firm believer in the "cramming technique."
   I went to Target this week and bought some closet organization supplies; drop bars, drawers, etc..
I somehow have to cram this....

       
into this...

Without breaking the bank. We'll see how it goes. Stay tuned :)