What I'm Wearing #17

I've been slacking {again} with taking pictures-sorry guys!  I've just been super-busy and have like a billion things on my mind, so I keep forgetting!

Here's what I've managed to pull together lately:

This is a couple Sundays' ago after church.  I kept it simple and comfy, as I was still not 100% after being sick just a few days before.

Green dress: Converse One Star for Target

Nude heels: Mossimo for Target {bday present from my hubby}

{Fashion Friday} Dress Re-fashions

Sorry about the lack of posting this week, guys.  I spent the week at my mom's and kinda took a break from everything.  I did, however, get some sewing in and I made a considerable dent in my "need to be fixed" pile.

I had dresses in that pile that needed some modestification (that's totally a word now) so that I could feel comfortable wearing them out in public : )

This one is actually from back in December.  My husband's work throws a semi-fancy Christmas party every year so I had to find something nice to wear.  I found this pretty off-white dress at Forever 21 for only $11!  It was just a tad too short and the pretty tulip skirt kinda showed a little too much, so, with my mom's help, I attached a tulle ruffle all the way around.  The original plan was to make kind of an underskirt for it, but I couldn't find fabric that matched ANYWHERE!  The dress is kind of an odd color-it's more like a grayish off-white, but I found some tulle that matched perfectly and ta-da!  Sorry there's no before picture or one of me wearing it-I lost some pics a couple weeks ago and I'm guessing that since I can't find them, those pictures were part of that.

I was really happy with how it turned out and got very nice compliments on it all night long : )

This dress I snatched up on sale at Kohls a couple months back and it's been sitting in my "mending" bag ever since because it was about 6 inches too short.  When I bought it, I knew exactly how I was going to alter it, it's just been a matter of sitting down and doing it!

I made a nice, long black panel to attach to the bottom 

{Look!  I'm sewing on a sewing machine!  And in straight lines too!}

And now it's ready to wear!

If you've been following along for a while, you might recognize this dress from a past What I'm Wearing.  This pretty white dress is from H & M.  It has some lovely cap sleeves, which, unfortunately, let some things hang out, if you will.

But there's nothing a little ruffle can't fix!  I added a ruffle that was wide near the bottom and sides of the sleeves and got skinnier at the top.  I'm thinking of adding a matching ruffle to the bottom {it feels a little short to me when I wear it and it makes me self-conscious : p}

I've got a formal dress that I'm working on-I promise pics when it's all done!

Hope you have a fab weekend!

{Hand-made Goodie of the Week} Mod Podged Magazine Files

In case you weren't able to make it over to It's A Hodgepodge Life last week to see my guest post, I didn't want you to feel left out.  Here's what I shared with Gay's lovely readers:

Today I've got something to help get you organized.  We recently bought our first house (yay!) and I wanted to start things off clean and organized.

Our magazines needed a home-they were previously living in a cardboard box in our spare room, and never being used (which is why we saved them!)  I found a set of 5 plain magazine files at IKEA for only $1.99!  But I wanted to jazz them up a bit.

Ta-da!

Let's Go Shopping!

As I've mentioned, we just moved into our new house (yay!) not too long ago.  I've got a TON Avon and mark. inventory that is taking up useful space.  Here is what I've got in stock:

Avon Naturals Shower Gel and Body Lotion Set in Grapefruit and Mint, $7

If purchased individually:

Shower Gel $6

Body Lotion $9

Avon Naturals 4-Piece Set in Watermelon, $12

Includes 1 Shower Gel, 1 Body Spray, 1 Body Lotion and 1 Lip Balm

If purchase individually:

Shower Gel, $6

Body Spray, $7

Body Lotion, $9

Lip Balm, $1

Also available: 2-Piece Set, $6

Includes 1 Shower Gel and 1 Body Spray

{Proud}

I often don't share much of my personal life on this blog.  I think it's mainly because I created to be separate from my personal family blog in the first place.  That, and I'm kind of a private person.  I do share tidbits here and there, but while reading through my blogroll, I came across this post on one of the blogs I read and it struck something in me.  I wanted to share it with all of you.

I took this picture of the Orlando Florida temple on one of my visits there last fall.  It's one of my favorite places to visit.

You may or may not know that I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints.  Most people know us as the Mormons.  I have been a member my entire life-both of my parents were converts who joined the Church as young adults, and raised us kids as Later-day Saints.  They always encouraged us to learn for ourselves and to really study and seek out the truth-they didn't want us to just take their word that the Church was true.  As a teenager, I struggled, not only with my faith, but with just finding out who I was and through all of that, I did learn for myself that my Savior is real and that He loves me.  I couldn't imagine who I would be without the things the Church has taught me.  I have challenges in life, as all people do, and my life is nowhere close to perfect.  I think this blog is a testament to that, as sometimes my chaotic life takes over and blogging gets put on hold.

On top of being a "Mormon," I'm a mommy. That puts me in the Mormon Mommy Blogger category, one that includes a lot more bloggers than you realize.  I am proud of my faith and I am proud that I am able to stay home and raise my son and whatever future children come to our family.  I love my "job"-I get to see the rewards of it every day when my son gives me a big hug and a sloppy kiss and tells me he loves me or when I see the joy in his eyes when he discovers something new.  I wouldn't trade that for all of the high-paying, prestigious jobs in the world.  

I'm sure some of you saw that article from Salon magazine about Mormon Mommy Bloggers.  Apparently it's a big deal.  Then I read this post on, of all places, Mormon Mommy Blogger's blog and it really hit home.  I am not ashamed of who I am or what I do or what I believe in.  I don't want any of you to think that because I don't share much of my personal life that I'm embarrassed by it.  I am proud of all of those things.  I really encourage you to read both of those posts-they are full of great things and things I needed to hear.

Would you like me to share more personal things mixed in with all of the crafts and recipes and fashion?

{Fashion Fridays} SPRING!

Finally!  The triumphant return of Fashion Fridays.  I know you all have missed it :)

To kick things off, I'm sharing my picks for spring.  I'm so ready for spring.  Here in FL it's warming up nicely and before long, I'll be busting out the shorts!  I love things that are bright and fun for spring.  And coral is supposed to be a very big color this spring (I've got some fun, pretty coral items that I'll be listing in my shop soon that'll be perfect for spring.  Be sure to check them out!)

Spring by courtdriver on Polyvore.com

American Eagle Outfitters bermuda short
$40 - ae.com

American Eagle outfitter
$18 - ae.com

Printed skirt
$38 - modcloth.com

Forever21 smocked dress
$19 - canada.forever21.com

Promise peep toe high heels
$36 - makemechic.com

Shoes
190 AUD - sirenshoes.com.au

Proenza Schouler leather handbag
1,215 GBP - net-a-porter.com

Briolette freshwater pearl necklace
$70 - yesstyle.com

Forever21 beaded jewelry
$5.80 - canada.forever21.com

What's on your "It" list for spring?

Oops!

Guys!

I totally spaced!

It's been one of those weeks-I'm still recovering from my awful week last week.

BUT, I did want to tell you all I'm guest posting over at

It's A Hodgepodge Life today!

So head on over and say hi!

{I'm giving something pretty away over there : )}

Bamboo~Pink

I'm sure by now, a lot of you have heard of the awesome, new jewelry company called Bamboopink.  The lovely Gay from It's A Hodgepodge Life first told me about this and I wanted to share it with all of you.  I think it's a great opportunity, especially for us stay-at-home moms looking to earn a little extra.

Join what is expected to be the fastest growing women’s internet start-up company in history with Bamboopink.

Bamboopink is a new fashionable, yet affordable jewelry line made and designed by a famous, high-end designer whose current line is sold in upscale department stores, is all over the red carpet and worn by Oprah! This company is the first of its kind, an internet launched company with virtual trunk shows…there are no parties to host and no phone calls to make.

Sign-ups are free, with no risks or obligations. The free signing period is only for 30 days (through March 15), after that you will have to pay to be a consultant.

What sets this company apart from other direct sales companies:

* GROUND FLOOR opportunity (probably won’t ever happen to you again!)

* lucrative or innovative comp plan

* Very successful “designer” multi-million dollar jeweler making/backing this jewelry, so sure to be successful

* Instead of growing one sales rep at a time, this business model using the free sign-up period – we can grow fifty sales reps at a time – but the time to do that is NOW!

This company is going to explode in a few weeks with a national press release and official launch. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So be one of the first to sign up!

Then you can do the same as me and get credit for signing up your friends, which is what we are compensated for with jewelry, cash and/or an ipad.  It is not about selling the jewelry at this point, but networking and creating interest. If you decide not to sell, you have lost nothing and your name is dropped from the list. 

Joining is easy, just go to my site: https://www.bamboopink.net/scrapsnscribbles

And, best of all, it's FREE!