Tribal Wannabe

I've yet to find a tribal piece of clothing that fits and/or I've liked enough.  Yet, I'm loving the tribal print trend and look, so I'll keep trying.  In the meantime, I tried to channel a bit of tribal feel while colorblocking.

Ok, so maybe just the necklace and sandals are a bit tribal?  Oh and see how the baby is growing?!  Ooo wee!  And boy is he a mover.  Love it!

{Hot Pink Cardi - J.Crew via Ebay, Orange Dress - Forever21, Turquoise Necklace - Banana Republic, Sandals - DSW/Report}

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Shoe of the Day - Fall Wedge

I'm adding these to my Back to School list for the Fall (coming soon).

Urban Outfitters, Cooperative Gumsole Wedge in Red, $59

I'm reinventing my back to school list.  It's not fair that just because I'm not in school anymore that I don't get to get new duds for the new Fall season.  

My favorite season is Fall.  Not that here in the Midwest we really get one.  Those 2 weeks are the best 2 weeks of my year.  I love Fall clothes and accessories!

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Dear J.Crew Fall 2011...

You're killing me!  You are full of cropped pants, beautiful jackets, rich layers, knee length dresses & skirts and amazing color combos.  But see, it's still only July and where I live, it's 100+ degrees out with no end in sight!  But I'm dying to recreate some of your looks (let alone get a few pieces) and just can't wait.

So I summerized this yellow mellow outfit and now all I need are a few good men in top hats.

I also tamed my hair with some braids and pinned them in the back.  Had to keep the frizz under control somehow, but feel I got the same messy - didn't try to hard look as Miss. J.Crew Fall model.  Anyways, J.Crew, I hope I did you proud.

Love Always,

Meggy

{My outfit - Top: Loft, Skirt: Gap, Flats: Asos, Black Cuff: Gift, Sunglasses: Forever 21}

What are you loving MOST about Fall?  I'm clearly most looking forward to the J.Crew looks - but mostly layers and jackets (and not sweating ridiculously every time I move outside).

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Blue is for...

If you "like" me on Facebook, you got a sneak peek of today's outfit that I actually wore yesterday.  My ultrasound was at the end of the day on Monday, so Tuesday I told my co-workers I'd wear pink for girl or blue for boy the next day to work to announce the what the gender is for baby.  Well....

{Tank - Old Navy, Skirt - Anthro, Heels - Franco via Piperlime, Bag - Theit}

I wore blue for baby boy.  We saw our little boy so clearly on Monday.  He was moving all over the place (thanks to the 1/2 can of soda and some candy I had), doing the funniest things... so that's what I've been feeling!  My favorite picture is this one of little boy's profile, tush in the air and feet over his head.

I can just stare at this for hours.  After he got all his parts measured and identified, we made our way to the crotch region.  First his legs were closed, but with a little jiggle of my belly he spread 'em wide to show us his stuff. Hubs and I saw it right away and knew we had ourselves a boy.  We just giggled and laughed (poor baby, we're analyzing his stuff), but mainly just glowed in the happiness that so far all is healthy and he's developing normal.

We continue to be so thankful for coming this far and I pray for continued health for this little fellow.  He's already stolen my heart.

Have you entered my Giveaway yet??  You must, because it's really great.

Bracelet Giveaway!

Today is a fun day, because I have a great giveaway for you all.  With all the Friendship Bracelet talk going around and my first blogger swap event - I've partnered up with Amy from Junghwa Etsy Shop to give away the Be a Square Knot Bracelet to one lucky reader.

But wait, there's more!  (I sound like an info commercial, no?)  If you can't wait, or eyeing something else...20% off any jewelry item from her shop now until 8/14 by mentioning Chasing Davies in the note section at check out.


Be sure to check out Amy's blog too for further shop updates and inspiration.


Now, how to win?


Mandatory for 1 entry   

(All components in ONE comment)

1. You must be a public follower of Chasing Davies.  If you aren't already?  Look to the left hand side of my blog and click on the the "Join this site" button that is located near the top.

2. Leave your email address if it's not connected to your profile.

3. Head to Amy's shop and tell me one thing you are loving!

Optional - for Extra Entries 
(You can complete 1 or all of these for an extra entry each, but enter a separate comment for each entry)

1. Follow me on twitter and Tweet about this giveaway with a link back to this post and include @ChasingDavies so that I can give you credit. Only one tweet counts.  Come back here and provide the tweet link for an entry.

Sample Tweet that you can copy & paste to use: 
Enter @ChasingDavies #Giveaway for a chance to win a beautiful bracelet! http://chasingdavies.blogspot.com

2. Like Chasing Davies on Facebook.  Come back here, and tell me what name you "like" the page under if it differs.

3. Add Chasing Davies to your Blog Roll (http://chasingdavies.blogspot.com), come back here and link to your blog.

4. If you are participating in my Friendship Bracelet Swap - you get an extra entry!  Let me know (and be sure to tell me the name you signed up under if it's different) in a separate comment below.

That is a total of 5 entries you can receive if you do all the above!

Disclaimer: Any comments that are incomplete, do no meet all the requirements or are inappropriate will not be eligible. This Giveaway is only available to Domestic residents.

You will have now through Friday, August 5th at 11:59pm CST to enter. I will announce the winner on, Monday, August 8th  here at this blog - so check back!

Is it a Boy or a Girl?

Today could quite possibly be the day.  I'm 18 weeks, 4 days along and have my monthly doctor's appointment with sonogram today.  They are going to try to determine the gender of the little being growing inside me if it is in a good position.

What will it be?

{Photos via here and here}

A girl or a boy?

From the moment I found out I was pregnant, all I wished for was a healthy baby.  See, I've had my ups (being 18 wks is a pretty great one), but I've also had my downs (and I'll get there someday soon, I promise).  I never realized what a miracle getting pregnant, hitting pregnancy milestones and then bringing a healthy baby into the world actually was.

So from the moment I got that positive pregnancy test, my heart jumped for joy, but my brain told me to not get my hopes up.  With every milestone, like my 14 week doctor's appointment to clear me from the 1st trimester, my guard has lifted bit by bit.

I wish I could get a sonogram once a week!  I want to know so badly how everything is going in there.  I look forward to every doctor's appointment, but also get nervous...what if they find something wrong?  Today...today, I hope they find a healthy developing baby.

And if they can determine the gender, that will be icing on the cake!  I totally want to know (vs. being surprised at birth).  I'm a planner, I have to know so I can plan things... you know, like girl outfits or boy outfits. So if we don't get a view full of little baby butt, and all is going well, I will share the gender news soon.

In the meantime - what do YOU think it will be??

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I've Gone & Done It

Joined Facebook that is... Chasing Davies is now on Facebook!  Ok, stop jumping up and down with joy and like us already! ;)

Why?  Well, it's just another way to get your daily dose of Chasing Davies style - in clothes or in home decor, watch the baby bump, find random links and things that I'm currently loving (and might not blog about), amongst other things that make you go 'hmmm....'!

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