My Week in Style: SHEIN x Coachella

March 27, 2017March 30, 20173 Comments

So I admittedly have always had a hankering to make it to Coachella, and yet in the 7 years we lived in LA I never made the trek. To add even more salt to my wound, this year my awesome Fashion Mamas tribe is hosting their first “Mama Mirage” Coachella event, sponsored by Havaianas (cue sad face). Because I never like to wallow in my own sorrow, I figured what better way than to pay it forward to all my lovely followers. I’ve partnered with SheIn to send 2 lucky persons to Coachella – including airfare and hotel! The winners will also receive makeovers by some of hottest influencers for the entire weekend – seriously how cool is that??

Click here for more details & check out my “If I were going to Coachella” SheIn look below – because mama’s too old for a crochet crop-top and cut-offs 😉

Here are some important rules:

1) Download the SheIn App & create an account

2) Follow on Instagram & Facebook @sheinofficial

3) Like one of the posts below and leave your “SheIn user name” in the comments

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSAQyqOjGTU/

Or https://www.facebook.com/SheInside/photos/a.383950494978094.93127.380039845369159/1581342001905598/?type=3&theater

4) Repost our “Ultimate Coachella” post with #sheincoachella, tag both @sheinofficial and one friend you will take to Coachella.

The Winner will be randomly selected from everyone who has completed all 4 steps. The prize package includes 2 Coachella General Admissions wristbands, airfare for 2 and 2 nights accommodations. The Winner will be announced during SHEIN LIVE on 3/30 at 6PM PDT. So make sure you download the SHEIN APP and tune in. Good luck! *Must be at least 18 years of age to enter.

photo cred: Marlo Carroll Photography

Shop the Look:

SheIn, Blue Vertical Striped Flower Embroidery Dip Hem Blouse

Liz Lange for Target, Maternity Over the Belly White Jean Shorts

Toms, Red Strappy Wedge Espadrille Sandal (old, no longer available – similar here and here)

Stila Cosmetics, Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Amalfi

Links à la Mode, March 30th

Aesthetic Distance: 5 Myths About Style Blogging And The Fashion Industry
April Was Here: Transition to Spring: Shirt Dress
Cammeo Head to Toe: My Week in Style: SHEIN x COACHELLA
Fashionista Momma: Joggers
Hampton Roads: Casual Classic | Batwing Sweater
Lil Miss JB Style: 10 Tips for Buying Clothes Online
Middle of Somewhere: Spring Florals & The Weekly Style Edit Linkup
Tales of Two: The Tea Dress Guide for the Quirky
The Curvy Edit: Stripes + Lemons
The Modalista: Burgundy & New Blogger Friends

SPONSOR: Shopbop Ella Moss, Sol Angeles, Ganni Dresses, Courreges, Steven Alan, JAGGAR, Pretty in Pink, Modern Americana, SoCal Cool, Men’s Kenzo

My Week in Style: Bump Update

March 4, 2017March 27, 2017Leave a comment

What a week! Our family got hit hard with the stomach flu (sans mom, phew, and because who else is gonna take care of everybody??). Fortunately we are on the mend, but our dryer literally went kaput from me forcing it to do laundry for 6 days straight (so much poo…sorry, tmi).

The hubs also just got back from work travel, and was able to take some time off to go with me to our big 18 week anatomy scan/ultrasound. This appointment is always the most anticipated because the baby actually looks less like skeletor, and more like an actual baby. Plus, they send you home with those cool 3D ultrasound pics. Ok, I’ll admit, they pretty much look like a big glob of clay. But at least my babies like to strike a pose for the camera – Garrett and little miss both had their arms back behind their heads like “just chillaxin.”

Since people are always so curious to hear how this pregnancy is going, I’ve compiled a fun “bump update” below 🙂 Also, I’ve gotten so many compliments on this Old Navy yellow floral dress since I bought it. It’s not maternity, and it’s sold out online (I’ve linked to a few similar below). You should still be able to score it in stores – and it’s only $38!

18 Week Bump Update:

How do I feel?

I’ve actually been feeling great. I’ve had very little nausea and just recently dealing with pregnancy congestion – or that could just be the ten thousand pounds of pollen being dumped on us in Houston right now.

Any weird cravings?

Hmm, not really weird so much as total cliche – I am obsessed with these HEB dill pickles. Oh yeah, and let’s just say – the fact that I’m in the land of Blue Bell is a godsend this time around. To all my out-of-TX followers, I take pity on you that you will never taste the sweet, sweet goodness that is Blue Bell ice cream.

Have you told Garrett yet?

If by “told” you mean “confessed when we were put on the spot at our local fro-yo joint” – then yes, we told him. The kid is too smart for his own good, so we were pretty silly for thinking he hadn’t picked up on what literally everyone was talking about around him. He’s so excited and keeps saying “hi baby” to my belly, and when we ask him what we should name his baby sister, he says “Gary” or “Giggett” – which the latter happens to be what we used to call him when he couldn’t say his own name. Um, maybe not, big guy.

What has been your go-to maternity wardrobe?

In the beginning, (and who are we kidding, pretty much every other day still), I do a combo of black leggings and long cotton tees. My favorite leggings and jeans are actually from Target. I stocked up on some cute tops from Old Navy, and dresses from H&M/ASOS. I really try and get the most out of my existing wardrobe, since most of what I wear is pretty lose anyway. And who has the money to buy a whole new closet?? However, I do have some fun brand collabs coming your way soon – so stay tuned for more bump style 🙂

How have you been sleeping?

This is my mom’s favorite question to ask me – I think it’s because she raised me and knows how incredibly valuable I hold my sleep. Like, some people get “hangry.” No, I get “slangry” – sleep deprived Cammeo = angry Cammeo. For the most part, I’ve been sleeping better with my Snoogle pillow I had when I was preggers with Garrett. But like many moms know – your sleep largely depends on whether or not a certain toddler can stay put in his own bed all night 😉

Have you felt the baby kick yet?

I was just telling the doctor at my appointment that I hadn’t really felt any movement yet, which the ultrasound tech was shocked to hear considering baby girl was doing flips and wiggles all over the screen. She warned me that I’d be definitely feeling them soon, and I literally felt my first kicks Friday evening! I don’t know why, but up until you can feel them move – it’s like you don’t fully believe you’re pregnant. Or maybe that’s just me being a paranoid weirdo.

photo cred: Marlo Carroll Photography

Shop the Look:

Old Navy, Printed Ruffle-Hem Shirt Dress non-maternity (similar here, here and here)

Vince Camuto from Marshalls, Nude Ankle-Strap Sandal (you can also find them here and here)

New Year, New Us!

February 3, 2017February 3, 20171 Comment

Now that my superstitious mind has waited long enough, I’m finally ready to announce the big news. I’m pregnant! Yep, the Murray’s will be welcoming another little tyke into our family August 1st (but I’m thinking it’s gonna be a July baby, given that Garrett came early and this one’s measuring a whole week bigger already!). Aaaand, wait for it – it’s aaaaaaa….GIRL!

We have waited what feels like forever (a year to be exact), to be blessed with another baby and the timing of it kinda blew both our minds. We found out the news a couple of days before Thanksgiving – a week before Grant started his new job and right before moving into our new house. I woke up super early and surprised a very groggy, half-asleep husband with two pink lines staring him in the face. We hugged and took a fuzzy selfie with our still asleep toddler, as I whispered to him “you have no idea how much your life is about to change.” Like all moms, I felt a sudden twinge of guilt and sadness for him. I knew he’d be so excited to be a big brother, but I also knew that having to get used to splitting his mommy-time with a baby will just be an adjustment that comes with the territory.

Then came the exciting part – telling family! I of course called my mom first, and she screamed, and cried, and said she knew I was going to have some news for her when she moved back to Houston. Moms seem to always know these things. Since we were spending Thanksgiving dinner at Grant’s sister’s house – I had this whole plan on how I wanted to tell them. We’d be sitting at the table, someone would say to going around and talk about what we’re thankful for, and I would drop the news on them. Er, not exactly. It went more like – I declined a glass of wine, Grant’s sister cornered me in the kitchen asking me if there was a “reason” I wasn’t drinking, and then shrieks ensued as I turned fifty shades of red.

Needless to say it’s been a pretty fun start to our 2017, and if you were paying attention in my 2016 recap, you might have picked up on the clues 😉 Since I’m excited to finally be able to reveal my quickly growing bump – we (and I use “we” very loosely) decided to commemorate our announcement with a family photo sesh. Baby girl is 13 weeks here, and I’m turning 15 weeks on Tuesday. Stay tuned for my next post after my 16-week check-up, and my thoughts on what went through my head when we found out we were having a girl. I promise there will be some cute bump style coming your way too!

{All photos by my sweet friend Marlo at Marlo Carroll Photography}