Obsessions- Baby Shopaholic

I am so happy to have my girl, Trina, From Baby Shopaholic sharing her Obsessions today. Her daughter is seriously the cutest thing I have ever seen and she is always dressed impeccably, probably because her mom has such great style! Trina's BLOG is a must read if you have never checked it out! Thanks for sharing your list today Trina, I totally agree with everything! xoxo

I am also doing a guest post today over at Aubrey's gorgeous blog
All Things Bright and Beautiful. I am sharing some pictures of my house and how I made it a home! Please, go check it out!


 

Hey! I'm Trina aka Peyton's Mom from the Baby Shopaholic.  I normally write about shopping for my little girl but Natalie has given me a chance to share what I am obsessed with today on her fabulous blog.  Here we go...

 

Cross Body Bags – I am obsessed with small quilted cross body bags.  I normally carry large bags  but when you have a small baby in tow, that doesn’t work.  I normally use one pocket in my diaper bag but sometimes leave it in there and then get to the store without money looking crazy!   These will perfect one to hold my wallet, keys, camera and lip-gloss and I can be hands free!

Shoulder Bags by MICHAEL Michael Kors
Shoulder Bags by Marc Jacobs

Kyle Richards – She is my lady crush (and her fine husband!).  I think she is so fly and I loved everything she wore on the RHWofBH.  I wish she had a website that listed everything she wore.

Nail Effects – I am obsessed with these nail designs you can do at home using the Sally Hansen Nail Effects.  They are stickers that you put on your nail and they cost about $9.  Check out these fly designs!

Nude Patent Christian Louboutins - What lady doesn’t obsess over Red Bottoms!  Let me tell you I am on a mission to get some this year!  I am trying to get the Mister on board with me getting a pair, but he says he has faith that I can find some on sale.  Sounds like a plan but the ones I want are on pre-order : )



saks.com

Lady Like Day Dresses with Funky shoes – I am obsessed with the printed pretty day dresses.  Since I am a mom now,  I need to dress more 1st Lady O’ish.  But to keep it jazzy, I would pair with some funky unexpected shoes.

Day Dresses by Kate Spade
Platforms by L.A.M.B.

 
 

Day Dresses by Maggy London
Sandals by L.A.M.B.

 

Day Dresses by Shoshanna
Sandals by Diane von Furstenberg

 

I hope you enjoyed my Obsessions and would love to know what you think!  Trina

Loves it

Just wanted to share a few things I am loving this Monday Morning.

ANDERSON COOPER

I don't know what it is, but I am smitten with him. He is funny, witty, and so handsome. I love that he reports on major crises around the world but then likes to come home and watch trash TV like the housewives. There is never too much Anderson in my life.



PYTHON TRAYS

I have been wanting one of these babies forever. I think I am going to order this one from Furbish Studio




REBECCA TAYLOR'S SPRING LINE

I literally want every piece from her Spring Line.






Dress via SHOPBOP.COM AND BLOOMINGDALES


THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI

I am pretty happy a new season just started and so far I like this cast. Scottie Pippen's wive is my favorite so far.


UNIQUE RUGS

After seeing Tia Zolden's house in High Gloss, I have been coveting unique rugs for my house.


photos via

GWYNETH AT THE OSCARS
My girl never disappoints, flawless as usual. Adore the dress and hair. And how skinny does she look? Tracey Anderson really is a workout genius.

Via

What are you loving this Monday?

MATT & NAT

When Matt and I first started dating, my mom gave me a purse that she thought was hilariously appropriate. It was a red clutch and the designer was "Matt & Nat." My mom knew we were meant to be if there was a purse line named after us. I have never bought another Matt and Nat purse, but now I have found one I need in my life. I think this tote is fabulous. Love the color, the size, the Ikat print. I think this needs to be my new beach tote for the summer! It is pretty much meant to be, right?

Purse can be found HERE

Art Work by Yours Truly

I finally did it. I completed one of my New Year's Resolutions and I painted an abstract painting. I had so much fun painting I might make this a regular occurrence. I already have requests from my mom and sister for paintings for their homes. I present to you the first original piece of artwork by NDM.



This photo was my inspiration. It was from Joel McHale's (the Talk Soup Guy) House that was featured in InStyle. I loved everything about this room in his house, but the artwork especially caught my eye. I think mine comes pretty close, right?

Sneaky Potatoes

I confess I have never made twice baked potatoes before. This was my first attempt and I must say they turned out quite scrumptious. This was my sneaky way of getting the men in my life to eat more veggies. I thought if I mixed the veggies in with potatoes and cheese they would eat them- and I was right, my disguise worked. They both scarfed down spinach, mushrooms and potatoes- score! In order to get Matt to consider this a real meal, I added a few slices of bacon to the top. He doesn't consider things a meal unless meat is involved. The bacon is totally optional but it does add a nice salty flavor to the potatoes. These potatoes were so decadent and tasty! The veggies meshed perfectly with the creamy potatoes. I totally just made this recipe up with things I had on hand so feel free to adjust to your liking. You can add more or less of anything.







TWICE BAKED POTATOES WITH VEGGIES
-2-4 RUSSET POTATOES
-SOUR CREAM
-MILK
-SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
-FRESH SPINACH
-ONION DICED
-MUSHROOMS SLICED
-SLICED PRE-COOKED BACON

WRAP THE POTATOES IN FOIL AND POKE HOLES THRU WITH A FORK TO HELP VENTILATE. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. LET POTATOES COOL. CUT IN HALF AND SCOOP OUT THE MIDDLE.

MEANWHILE ADD A SMALL AMOUNT OF OLIVE OIL TO PAN AND SAUTE ONION AND MUSHROOMS. ONCE THE ONION HAS BROWNED SLIGHTLY ADD IN THE SPINACH. COOK UNTIL JUST WILTED.

MIX THE INSIDES OF THE POTATOES WITH A FEW SPOONFULS OF SOUR CREAM, A FEW SPLASHES OF MILK AND CHEESE. BLEND UNTIL CREAMY LIKE MASHED POTATOES. ADD SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE. LASTLY MIX IN THE SAUTEED VEGGIES.

SCOOP THIS MIXTURE INTO THE HOLLOWED SHELLS. PLACE TWO SLICES OF BACON OVER EACH POTATO HALF. BAKE ABOUT 20 MINUTES. PULL OUT AND SPRINKLE TOPS WITH CHEESE AND BAKE ANOTHER 5 MINUTES UNTIL CHEESE MELTS.
BON APPETIT!

Tibi Love Affair

Tibi is by far one of my all time favorite lines of clothing. I love the use of pattern and color in the designs. I still love and wear Tibi dresses I bought years ago. That is saying alot for me because I frequently like to buy new clothes and get rid of old ones. I just recently found out there is Tibi outlet in St. Simmons, GA. About 3 hours from here, I am so taking a road trip there soon. Anyone want to join me? Has anyone been? Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the Spring 2011 line. I would be happy to have any of these babies hanging in my closet!

Bianca Shift Dress via

Angle Drapped Dress via

Ruffle Dress via

Brooke Drapped Dress via

Brooke Easy Ruffle Dress via

Tibi Racerback Maxi via

Obsessions- Stilettos and Diaper Bags

I am so excited to have Lisa from Stilettos and Diaper Bags guest blogging today. As soon as I saw the tittle of her blog, I knew I would love it! Lisa is one truly stylish mommy with a beautiful family! Check out her BLOG if you never have, its a fabulous read! Thanks Lisa, I am so happy to have you guest post today! and Happy Birthday! xoxo

Hi everyone, my name is Lisa and I have a blog called Stilettos and Diaper Bags. I am so happy to be doing a guest post over here on Natalie's blog! I'm a big fan of hers and find myself over here reading her posts daily!

I always find myself OBSESSED with things. I have to have it!! Have to! ;) Right now I have a few obsessions that I'd like to share with you. First up, Moroccan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner.

I started using the Moroccan oil in the fall and fell in love! Then I started using their hydrating hair mask. Now I use the oil, shampoo, and the conditioner! They are amazing! My hair always looks so shinny and healthy now and I even like how it looks when I air dry it (which is NOT normal)! I do alternate shampoos though. I fell like you get the best hair results when you switch it up. Having said that, I will always come back to this great find. My hair looks too good right now not to!

Another current obsession of mine right now is flowy dresses. The longer and flowier the better!


These two are from Shopbop and cost $828 each. Obviously dream items, but good examples of the type of dresses that I am loving at the moment. So great for spring and summer and also for mom's on the go! Any fellow moms out there with toddlers who like to hide and lift up shorter dresses?! Welcome to my world! lol


My third and final obsession right now is face serums. I am a firm believer of taking vitamins. So why wouldn't you also apply vitamins directly to your face so you are helping your skin from the outside in?! Skincuticales vitamin B serum is not just a current obsession, it is a LOVE. But adding more serums to my daily routine is an obsession! Vitamin B serum is great for hydration! A refining serum is great for those spots that have breakouts, love me some eye firming serum, and also a vitamin A & C serum would do all types of skin some good! To each his own, but I am not the type of gal to get anything done to my face. Not even botox. But face creams, serums, and facials? YES PLEASE!


Want to know what else I'm obsessed with? Check out my blog post today over on my page! Thanks again Natalie for having me!


xoxo
Lisa Fergus