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FALL FASHION POST! HOW TO LOOK GOOD, BE COMFORTABLE, AND NOT BREAK THE BANK!

September 14, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We are starting to slowly but surely starting to get chillier days here in the midwest, and that means that I’ve started wearing some of my favorite fall pieces again. I love clothes and I love fashion, but I’m also very realistic about my fashion choices because I am a mom of little kids and whatever I wear on a daily basis needs to withstand a lot! I need a wardrobe that is fashionable, affordable, and comfortable *without* looking frumpy! Whether you’re a mom like me who needs clothes that can go from the store to the park and maybe, just maybe, out to eat, or you’re just settling into your career and you haven’t quite made it to your dream clothing budget I want to share my favorite places to buy clothes!

HOW I SHOP:

I like to have a mix of high quality never-go-out-of-style pieces and trendy pieces. My style is classic and I love girly details. I like to throw in more trendy and edgy pieces that I’m drawn to, but I don’t wear every trend that comes down the runway. I often mix and match high end things, and very budget friendly things. I think that if you truly only buy pieces that you LOVE, you can make a $20 pair of boots look like a $200 pair and you can feel like a million dollars without going into debt. I try to buy things that are easy to wash at home and that I am comfortable wearing, but I definitely like dressier things for the rare occasions that I do get to go all-out. And, I would always rather be slightly “overdressed” than underdressed.

WHERE I SHOP:

Basics:

Classic:

Trendy:

Dottie Couture Boutique

Boots:

Dresses:

NEED A LITTLE INSPIRATION?:

I post outfits on my Instagram account and if you tap the picture once I always link all of the outfit details! If you tap the picture twice you “love” the picture and that makes me happy, too ; )

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I hope that you enjoyed this post! If you would like to see a fall look book or outfit inspiration post or where I find my jewelry and accessories, please let me know and I will definitely do it. And let me know you’re favorite websites or stores to shop for clothes in the comments! I would love to get more ideas : ) If you liked this post please don’t forget to share it and subscribe!!

SHOP MY OWN STASH! MAKEUP CHALLENGE!

June 22, 2016 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

If you’re a regular LeahTackles reader or if you watch my YouTube videos, then I don’t even have to say that I own and buy A LOT of makeup! But, lately I’ve been trying to use some of the makeup that I haven’t been giving as much love to lately. It’s fun to rediscover old favorites, or try out things that you might have not given a big chance to when you first used it. I would like to challenge you to dig through your makeup and pull out some of the gems that you already own!! If you really don’t like something, or if it’s really old you can always de-stash it or if it’s in good condition pass it on to a friend.

SHOPPING MY STASH!

Too Faced Love Palette:

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I actually did a blog post on the Too Faced Love Palette when it first came out about a year ago and I was OBSESSED with this for weeks! Not only is this a beautiful palette, but I can do full on five color look with it if I want to or I can use just one or two shadows for a super fast look that still looks like I really tried. This palette is definitely a shimmery palette, so you may want to use some mattes along with it, because it really only has a couple of matte shades. However, I do find that I can get looks that I love without having to use any other eye shadows. Because these eye shadows are shimmery, there is fallout and kickback when you put your brush into some of the shades, but they blend beautifully and the pigmentation is excellent. What I love the most about this palette is that the 15 shadows are separated into three sections of five eye shadows each, so it’s not intimidating to put together a look. I also think it’s a great way to enjoy some shimmery eye shadows without having to jump between a bunch of single shadows or palettes to have what you want. This palette also has adorable packaging and comes with example step-by-step look ideas. The palette comes with a full size of the Perfect Eyes Water proof eyeliner. The Perfect Eyes liner is very creamy and comfortable to wear so I find myself reaching for it quite often, but definitely NOT water proof and doesn’t last that long on my waterline. This palette is GORGEOUS for a date night or evening look, and looks stunning in low lighting (i.e: candlelight!) so the “Love” name definitely suits this beauty. This retails for $49 and it’s one of my more unique palettes that I don’t have anything else like it.

If you try this challenge out, let me know what you find and if you rekindle an old makeup love flame or find something new ; ) Have a wonderful weekend!

Fall Fashion Lookbook!

October 26, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! And thank you, as always, for taking the time to read my blog.

In the past 5 years I have been pregnant or breastfeeding, and so my fall wardrobe needed some major re-vamping! I recently heard of Dottie Couture Boutique through a friend, and instantly fell in love with their clothes, and placed a small order. I got the items and am even more in love, and created this lookbook to share my finds with you. I love the tops I picked because they are all a tad oversized, and each one covers my bum so I can wear leggings…#MomLife!

Outfit #1:

Grey Lace Hem Sweater from Dottie Couture Boutique

Sweater Leggings from Express

Ankle Booties from Just Fab

Necklace from Express

Outfit #2:

Button Front Tunic from Dottie Couture Boutique

Sweater Leggings from Express

Boot Socks from Etsy

Boots from Just Fab

Outfit #3:

Maroon/Blue Multi Print Top from Dottie Couture Boutique

Sweater Leggings from Express

Boot Socks from Etsy

Boots from Just Fab

Bracelet from EllandEmm

Outfit #4:

Black and White Plaid Tunic from Dottie Couture Boutique

Sweater Leggings from Express

Ankle Boots from Just Fab

Bracelet from EllandEmm

If you are interested in more posts like this, please let me know! I think these are great looks that you can re-create easily from pieces that you may already have in your wardrobe. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to share and subscribe!! xx

Lilly Pulizter for Target Favorites & Info!

April 8, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I love Lilly Pulitzer. I love Target. Now, if you haven’t heard yet, these two *beautiful* things are coming together. Yep, a beautiful beautiful collab is happening here folks!!! On April 19th the Lilly Pulitzer line for Target is launching!! I’ll give you a minute incase you didn’t know

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Ahhhhh!!! Right?!? I am SO excited! I adore Lilly but the prices totally kill me, and I have don’t have much because of that. But the look book for the Target collection show completely reasonable (in my opinion) price points which is making this even more exciting. I want to get a few of the online only items AND make the trip to Target (most of you know it is actually a trip for me…”boo” to no close Target!) on the 19th. Is that nuts? Whatever, it’s very likely happening ; )

Today I want to share a few of MY favorites with you, links included, and get you excited for this fabulous collection! But in all honesty, pretty much the entire collection is my favorite soooo yeah, there is that. Also, they have a girls collection, and I have an almost 4 year-old…yeaaaah that’s also happening! Mother/Daughter matching outfits may be happening!

Lilly Pulitzer for Target

My Favorites:

Nursing Mama Style Tips: What I Wear While Breastfeeding! Part 1

February 16, 2015 & 3 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you all had a great Valentine’s with people who make your heart skip a beat! I had a very low-key weekend with my little loves (Hailey, Connor, and Logan), and of course my big love (Stephan).

I am exclusively breastfeeding our 5 week old and I forgot what a pain nursing fashion can be! If you think looking cute is hard pregnant, girl forget it and embrace that precious bump, because the first few weeks especially your breasts have to be easily accessable ALLTHETIME! So, today I want to share a few of the pieces I’ve been loving that are specifically for nursing, and in Part 2 of my Nursing Mama Style Tips I will share regular pieces that you can buy anywhere or may already have in your closest that work beautifully for nursing.

Long Sleeve Pull Over Nursing Hoodie by Motherhood Maternity:

I love this for at home because I feel cute but am just rocking a thin cotton hoodie. This is a size small and I love it with legging or skinny jeans for a cute but very casual look. I also own this in gray.

Wrap Nursing Sweater by Motherhood Maternity:

This is currently out-of-stock online but they do have other similar styles like this one. I love this because it doesn’t look like a nursing top, but it is SO easy to nurse in discreetly. If you really want some extra cover in public, throw a scarf on over it!

Faux-Leather Trim Black and White Striped Nursing Top by Milk Nursing Wear:

I found Milk Nursing Wear because I was in love with Boob Design tops, but I just can’t bring myself to spend that much on a top that I’m only going to wear for nursing. But, if it in your budget, they are gorgeous and I’ve heard nothing but good things! Milk Nursing Wear is the same idea, but at lower prices. This top is so chic and easy to nurse in! It is INCREDIBLY soft, a rayon/ lycra blend, and is slightly longer in the back which I like. This is my favorite nursing top, and I can’t wait to dress it up with some fun jewelry! Milk Nursing Wear if you’re reading this PLEEEEASE make more options like this!

Nursing mamas, what do you wear? I would love more ideas! Stay tuned for Part 2! And please subscribe!!

Valentine’s Day 2015

February 11, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Happy {Early} Valentine’s Day!

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipstick in 885 Vibrant Mandarin

NYX Matte Lipstick in MLS17 Sweet Pink

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipstick in 865 Fuchsia Flash

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in 69

Maybelline Color Sesational Vivid Lipstick in 900 Hot Plum

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in LSS511 Chaos

Thank you for reading loves!! Muuuuuah! Sending kisses to all of you for Valentine’s Day <3

Meet My Newest Obsession: Preppy Pink Shop and See My Christmas Eve Outfit!

December 3, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!!

Last Christmas I wore a skirt from Preppy Pink Shop and I loved it so much that I knew I wanted to wear another one this year. I had a whole year to swoon over the skirts on the Preppy Pink Shop Instagram and resisted ordering skirts all summer long since I was pregnant. As most of you know, I’m still pregnant, and now I’m VERY pregnant, but I decided to email Justice, the owner of Preppy Pink Shop, and ask about a custom maternity skirt for Christmas. Justice responded quickly, was super friendly and wonderful to work with! Her custom service was fab and I will be ordering from her often in the future! I am obsessed!

ABOUT PREPPY PINK SHOP:

Justice makes beautiful handmade skirts, but also has headbands, bows, scarves, keyfobs, belts, clutches, and jewelry. Everything on the website is ADORABLE, and I think the price range is awesome because it’s all reasonable and there are budget-friendly options. You can order both on the Preppy Pink Shop Etsy Store or off the Preppy Pink Shop site. And if you aren’t following her Instagram, do so immediately! You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook...seriously, who wants to limit themselves when it comes to this eye candy?!

THE SKIRT:

A gold brocade with a removable red bow custom made fully lined skirt to fit over the basketball I’m smuggling!

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Skirt: Preppy Pink Shop, of course! ; )

Sweater: Express

Tights: Target (maternity)

Booties: Express

Earrings: Boutique

Bracelet: Express

Lipstick: Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in 69

As always, thank you SO much for reading!! And please share (check out the easy click and share buttons at the bottom of all my posts!!!) and make sure you’re subscribed!!! It’s free, easy, and you’ll get emails only when I post something new!! Have a great weekend!!!

FAMILY CLOTHING HAUL!!

October 22, 2014 & 5 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

A couple weekends ago my mom came to spend a few days with us and we got to do one of our favorite things to do together: shop! My mom has, and always has had, this knack for picking out an outfit that ends up being perfect for me. I remember in high school I would think NO WAY she could pick something I would like, and then I would try it on and usually end up buying it. We found some great things, some good sales, and had a fun time : ) I *do* feel bad that my poor hubster didn’t get anything! However, the holidays are coming and I know some of the things I want to pick up for him! And babe, if some of your old jeans accidently catch fire and new ones replace them? You’re welcome ; )

MOM/MATERNITY HAUL:

MOTHERHOOD MATERNITY:

Bump In the Night Henley Nursing 3 Piece Set:

I have never had a set by Bump In the Night, but I have had two PJ sets from A Pea in the Pod that I have LOVED both during late pregnancy and definitely in the first few months after baby comes especially! I picked this set because I thought the legging style pants would be great in the winter months, the tank will be easy for nursing, and the long sleeve cardigan is great to throw on when I’m chilly or when I want to cover up a little bit more. This set is no longer on the website, but there are many that are similar.

Long Sleeve Printed Thermal Henley Tee:

This isn’t something I would normally pick out, but it is SO comfy! I think this will be adorable during the holiday season for getting cozy with a cup of cocoa or making Christmas cookies with my family. I already wore this once on a rainy day, and it’s so perfect for days like that!

TARGET:

Liz Lange Maternity Long Sleeve Casual Tee:

I love this! I think it’s much cuter on and in person than it appears online. I love the longer length, it juuuust covers my bum and I am about 5’6 or 5’7. I think this looks adorable with leggings and a big statement necklace or scraf to dress it up a little.

Liz Lange Maternity Long Sleeve Tee Shirt Dress:

I would have never picked this up if it hadn’t been for the marketing showing the adorable (probably not actually pregnant) model, but I’m so glad I did because it’s really nice on. I think that I will get a lot of use out of this during the holiday season and love that it can be dressed up or down so easily!

Mossimo Open Layering Sweater:

This isn’t maternity, but it works perfectly for me now and I think it will also work beautifully for breastfeeding. The constrast edge looks a little bit like leather trim and I love that! I think that the way to make this work is to layer, layer, layer! I like pairing this with faux leather trimmed leggings, a tunic length tank, a wool peacoat, great boots…the more things layered the better and it will stop you from looking frumpy.

White Tunic Tank (*Similar):

This isn’t maternity but I love long tanks like this for layering! Target is great because they are very affordable. I want to get this in black also!

HAILEY’S HAUL:

Eiskristalle Skate Dress by Tea:

Hailey LOVES to wear dresses and this style of dress is perfect for fall and winter! I love that she can wear these with leggings because leggings are much easier than tights for her to do by herself.

Twinkle Stripe Leggings by Tea:

I don’t usually like to pick white, especially bottoms, for the kiddos but these looked too cute with the dress above to pass up.

Nele Stripe Dress by Tea:

Hailey looks sooo sweet in this and she ended up wearing this for her *first ever* picture day! I love the soft pink with the gray and again it is perfect for this time of year.

Polka Dot Leggings by Tea:

These polka dot leggings paired with the striped dress mentioned above is pattern mixing perfection! These are such nice quality, really hold up well, and thankfully these should fit her for quite awhile.

The Elf on the Shelf Festive Nightgown and Doll Gown Set from Kohl’s:

Hailey LOVES our elf, McJingle Toes, and is super excited about Christmas (nooo idea where she gets that!!) this year. She also loves that her teddy bear can wear the matching doll gown.

CONNOR’S HAUL:

Rocky Cozie Baby Combo Top by Zutano:

I love the fleece on this top, it just adds a cozy little touch and how sweet does this look on him?! Zutano is a fairly expensive brand, but everything we have purchased from them has been very high quality.

Chocolate Candy Stripe Baby Pants by Zutano:

I *adore* these pants! We have owned several pairs and they are comfortable, durable, and oh so sweet!

Infant Toddler Boys’ Plaid Puffer Jacket from Target:

This jacket reminds me of a snowboarding jacket and our sweet little man looks soooooo cute in it! This is his first “real” winter coat, and I was pleasantly surprised to find it at Target.

Infant Toddler Boys’ Snow Overalls from Target:

These are a FANTASTIC deal! Definitely warm enough for playing outside, basic, and easy to get on and off.

Infant Toddler Boys’ Long Sleeve Striped Henley Tee:

Adorable, soft, and basic! I really need to shop Target more often for the kiddos clothing.

“Santa’s Helper” Pajama Set by Carter’s:

Connor’s blonde hair looks so cute with this little red set. I love Christmas jammies : )

Phew! If you got through all of that, thank you : ) I hope that you enjoyed this haul! To those who are subscribed, thank you so much you are amazing and if you haven’t yet, please do!! It’s easy and harmless, promise : )