.BOGO with Victoria Emerson.

Blouse (size small) || Shorts (size up one) 

Boho Cuff || Single Wrap 

Purse || Sunnies || Sandals (size up 1/2 size) 

I hope you all had the BEST Fourth of July and are continuing the celebrating well into the weekend. I have to admit, I love having it on a Thursday because it's a four day weekend of absolute fun. We host a small get together every year at our house on the 4th for our community parade and it's always such a blast. The best part about being a parent is experiencing all the holidays through your kids' eyes. Kennedy had such great time she was snoring by 7:00pm...I'd call that success!

Along with the holiday comes all the amazing sales! One I had to share with you girls is the Victoria Emerson BOGO FREE Sale!! Yep, all bracelets are BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!! (no code needed)

Their bracelets, which you probably have noticed, are absolute staples in my wardrobe! Most recently, the boho cuffs have become the ones I reach for the most. I adore how you get such a fun, unique arm stack wrapped in one bracelet. They add the perfect touch to any outfit! 

I've also been loving mixing the wraps with a boho cuff. By mixing and matching you can create a stack that is all your own. My favorite combo right now is the one I styled. I added in a single pearl wrap (only $15) with the boho cuff! It's a little edgy with a girly flare by adding the pearls. My perfect kind of stack :) 

If you're just starting out your own collection, I will say this neutral wrap and pearl wrap are great pieces! They are two of my first pieces and ones that go with everything.

I will warn you that her bracelets typically sell out in lightning speed when she runs deals this good! If you have your eye on one, or two...or four grab them fast! 

Xo, Kayla 

**Thank you to Victoria Emerson & RewardStyle for sponsoring this post. As always each piece was selected by me and all opinions are my own**

.OH Baby, Sharing All Things First Trimester.

First of all, thank you for all the love and support you girls have been sending our way since we shared our big surprise! Keeping this from you girls, for what felt like an eternity, was SO hard! There were plenty of times I wanted to jump on and share little things or even explain why I wasn't on. I loved all the questions you ladies sent in and wanted to answer them in one place. 

When I was pregnant with Kennedy, I used to do "bump-updates". They were huge back then! Is this something you girls would be interested in? It wouldn't be a weekly thing, probably a monthly round up of things that are happening, what I am loving product wise, and just all the fun (and not so fun) things that come along with pregnancy :) Let me know!

How & when did you find out:

I found out basically as early as humanly possible at home! Since we were technically "trying" that means you are tracking everything. I was very aware of when I was in my cycle. It was a Friday night and we were headed to a friend's 30th birthday and I had a urge to take a test. I thought to myself, I was crazy for even testing this early, but sure enough a very, very, very faint line (I'm talking you'd have to squint) showed up right away. I honestly could NOT believe it. I didn't say anything to Tyler because I knew if I showed him the test, he wouldn't be able to see it & would think I was crazy, lol.

The day I decided to take a digital, which again was pretty nuts because I was so early, but sure enough the word "pregnant" popped up a couple minutes later!! The next day was Easter, so I decided to wait to tell Tyler. I'm not good at keeping secrets, so this was torture for me. 

I wrapped up the test in a really cute Easter bag and had it sitting on the table for him and while Kennedy was opening her basket, I gave it to him to open. It was the perfect Easter present, since the holiday before (Christmas) was not so great!

How did we tell Kennedy:

We waited to tell her until after our first doctors appointment. I just wanted to make sure everything was moving along perfectly before we told her anything. I did make the decision this time to tell our immediate families pretty early on just in case something happened. But I knew her 4 year old mind wouldn't be able to process what was happening if we told her early and god forbid it didn't work out. 

We told her when we were at Disneyland for my birthday! She has been asking for a baby sister or brother (mostly sister, lol) for months! I thought she was going to freak when we told her, but to our surprise she just asked to go on another ride haha. It took a minute for it to sink in and ever since she has been OVER THE MOON! She asks every single day when the baby is going to come out.

Will we find out the gender and share it with you guys:

This was the number one question! 

Yes, we are going to find out. In fact, we already know :) We were tossing around the idea of waiting till the baby was born to find out, but neither of us has that will power! Also, I just wanted to be prepared. I'm a shopper (duh!) and couldn't wait that long to shop for cute clothes & accessories! Especially if it's a boy because then we would be starting from scratch. 

We found out pretty early with the blood test. It wasn't covered by our insurance, so we went with the clinical sneak peek done at the 4D ultrasound place. We do have an ultrasound coming up so I want to wait to confirm what they told us & then we will announce here and Instagram. 

What has been different this time:

I showed way faster than I did with Kennedy! I knew this was a possibility because they say you show earlier with your second. With Kennedy I didn't start showing until around week 15/16 and this time it was right around week 10! 

What are you most excited about for baby number #2:

Without a doubt, watching Kennedy become a big sister! Also, just enjoying the process of having a newborn more. As a first time mom you are a nervous wreck, at least I was! I thought Kennedy was going to die if I did anything wrong. I'm looking forward to taking it all in and enjoying the little moments. 

How have I been feeling:

To sum this up...not good! But you probably picked up on this from my lack of insta-stories. Right when I hit 5 weeks the dreaded morning sickness hit. Except it wasn't in the morning, it was alllll day! I felt like I had the worst hangover of my life/motion sickness and extreme exhaustion. It was a brutal combo! It let up a little around 11 weeks and I thought I was in the clear, but it's been coming back lately. Mostly in the afternoons. I have never really been a napper, but I have been sneaking them in when Kennedy takes one because I just can't hang! Overall, I am feeling more like myself and hope this sticks because work wise July is a crazy, crazy month!

Cravings/Aversions:

The aversions really takes the center stage on this question! For about a solid month I lived off saltine crackers, toast, soup, and bagels. Basically all the carbs! It was the only thing making me feel a little better. 

Everything I once loved is really everything I can't stomach. I mean, the thought of Chick Fil a makes me want to get sick....how sad, right?! 

The worst one was/is: coffee! This happened with Kennedy too and I was hoping I could avoid it. The morning I woke up and coffee sounded gross I wanted to cry! I mean, you're already exhausted & now I don't want coffee....cue the tears! I really didn't have coffee for about a solid month, the whole month of May and part of June. Then I figured out I could stomach iced coffee so all is well again ;) I stay within my caffeine limits for pregnancy, but I realized I have to have it to function and be a mom & wife! #forreal 

When is your due date/how far along are you:

I'm 14 weeks & due December 31st! 

The month before we found out, I remember crying to Tyler that we wouldn't have a baby in 2019 and then when I found out our due date I started laughing. We 

made it by ONE day! Although most babies are born on their due dates. I keep having this feeling that the baby is going to be born on Christmas. Which would be the best gift of all considering what happened on last Christmas! 

Did we use fertility treatments or what apps did we use:

Fortunately we did not have to go the route of fertility treatments! When we had the miscarriage back in December the Dr. told us that it was probably an isolated incident and to just keep trying for the next year and then if nothing happened, we could look at our options. It took us 4 cycles, but I really think my body needed the time to get back on track. 

I did use a couple apps to track my cycle: Ovia & Glow. I found them very helpful and they had lots of info. 

Any must have pregnancy products so far:

I really haven't switched anything up in my routine so far! I do use this lotion daily to keep my skin moisturized, but I swear by this lotion no matter what. I am on the hunt for a pregnancy pillow because it's about that time for my back. I had my eye on this one that I came across on prime! I'll let you know which one I end up ordering though. If you have one you LOVE, please share!

Clothing wise, these shorts (that I always rave about) are perfect for the first/second trimester. You know when you're starting to show & don't want anything tight! There's a reason I kept sharing them last month ;) Regardless of being pregnant, I love them every summer. I just really, really love them this year! 

Are you going to keep doing try ons:

YES! Now that the secret is out and I'm (hopefully) feeling better I can get back to try ons. I missed them more than I thought I would! I also got the question if I was going to show a lot of maternity options. I am going to try to stick to non-maternity brands and size up and continue to shop places I love. Because I know the majority of you are not pregnant, I still want to be a great resource for all of you! But I am sure there will be some exceptions as I get very pregnant, ha! I am excited that I finally get to tell you from my own experience how the magic jeans work while pregnant!!

Again, thank you for all the love during this special time! I am excited to share our experience this time around and all that comes along with it!

Xo, Kayla 

Here's a couple pictures that are special to us that I didn't get to share......

 We used this picture to tell our moms/families on Mother's Day. Kennedy had NO idea what the sign said! We told her to smile as if she was getting a baby brother or sister :) 

If you're announcing soon, this letter board is so cute and comes in a ton of colors. I had pink because it's in my office. It's super affordable, great quality & on prime (here).

Our first sonogram, the day before my birthday! There's nothing like seeing and hearing your babies heartbeat for the first time. It was a GREAT day! 

We forgot to take a picture the day I told him because we were so excited. 

This was a couple days later right after a blog shoot. I carried that thing around with me in my purse, ha! 

.Off The Shoulder Tops Under $20 with Walmart.

Top || Shorts || Straw Hat 

Blush Straw Tote || Sandals 

Something I reach for, summer after summer, is off the shoulder tops! They are my jam in the warmer months. As of lately, Walmart has been a go-to shopping spot for me. I knew they would have some affordable and adorable off the shoulder options! Of course, everything I found on their site did not disappoint. 

Honestly, Walmart is killing it in the summer fashion game! I love how they break it all down by trends and it's easy to shop exactly what you are looking for! Best part, everything is so affordable without sacrificing quality...total win!

The first off the shoulder top that I fell in love with was this super soft white one! It actually comes in 5 colors total and I currently have the pink one in my cart. I love how it is comfortable like an everyday basic top and since they are all solid colors, you can mix and match to create so many different looks. It would look adorable paired with patterned shorts if you wanted to mix it up. 

Today I kept it summer chic casual because this is a go to everyday look for me! Perfect for mommin' around town, meeting the girls for lunch, or whatever you weekend plans might be. 

It does have clear button detailing on the front too that I love! I want to add too that the off the shoulder is very comfortable. You won't feel like it's digging into your shoulders at all.

Their accessories are some of my personal favorites too! 

This perfect summer straw tote is the prettiest shade of blush! 

Tropical Top (wearing small) || Shorts  (wearing a 6) 

Blush Straw Tote || Sandals (run tts, between or wide foot size up) 

The second top that caught my eye was this $19 tropical off the shoulder beauty! The print reminded me of a designer brand that sells tops for 4x this price. If you're not into bright colors, it's also available in a black + white option that is beautiful too. The quality on this piece is amazing! If you're headed out on a beach vacay, this would be the perfect piece to pack! I love it paired with the light-wash shorts, but it would also be stunning paired with white denim. 

I own these shorts in just about every wash now! If you remember I first shared them with you girls (here) in the white & distressed version. They quickly became my absolute favorites and daily shorts, so I knew I had to have the light-wash as well. I did go up one in my size to a 6 because they are the same exact style/fit as the white ones I first showed. They do have a great amount of stretch to them, but don't bag out. Basically they are the perfect shorts and you can't beat the $13 shorts! Truthfully, I would pay way more for these.

I mentioned that their accessories are some of my favorites as well! This blush straw tote and this floppy hat being at the top of the list! I wore this hat all weekend when we were in Phoenix and it was great for sitting poolside, looking cute & protecting your face! The best part is they come in a 3 pack (mine is pink) for only $13!! So you can get one for every poolside look you have or share with your girlfriends and give them as a gift.

**Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring today's post. As always, all opinions are my own!**

Photo Credit: Samantha Dimock Photography 

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.Loft Try-On + A Huge Sale.

Hey girls! Happy Friday, Eve...Yay!

Yesterday I posted one of my favorite Try-Ons I have done to date. Loft is having their Friends + Family Sale which means 40% OFF everything and an additional 10% OFF when you sign up for their text alerts: here. 

They have so many great spring and summer outfits right now. It was hard to walk out of the store without buying the whole dang Try On, lol. 

Don't forget that they offer free in store pickup if you want your items asap for the weekend and Easter. It's also a great way to ensure they have your size on hand before driving to the mall!

I made sure to include all my sizing info in the description. Now onto the fun stuff, let's get to shopping....

Lace Top, also available in white here (size small)  || Floral Shorts  (size small) 

Cardigan (size small) || Blush Tank (size small, runs oversized) 

 Mules  (run tts, wide feet or between go up)|| Necklace 

Blazer (size 2) || Shorts (size 4) 

 Blush Tank (size small, runs oversized) || Heels ($39! Run tts) 

Joggers/Sweats softest EVER! (size down, wearing xsmall) 

Denim Jacket (wearing small, runs fitted) || Camo Tee  (size sm, 40% off)

Miller Sandals (size up 1/2 size if between) || Purse 

 

Polka Dot Cami (wearing small, between go down) || Hair Scarf Scrunchie

Boyfriend Jeans (run tts) || Sandals (run tts, between go down)

Kimono (xs/small) || Blush Cami (wearing small, runs oversized) 

Magic Jeans (runs tts) Light wash here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Amazon Necklaces ($10 for pack of 10!) 

Blue Eyelet Dress 

sizing: xsmall was too tight in bust

small: was too big! 

The dress is beautiful! I was 100% going to purchase it for Easter if it fit. If you're my size with a small chest area, like B and under you could pull off the xsmall! 

Tulip Cami (size small, size down if between) 

Magic Jeans (runs tts) Light wash here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Striped Cami (wearing small, runs oversized) 

Magic Jeans (runs tts) Light wash here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Lace Blouse (wearing small, should have down xsmall) 

Magic Jeans (runs tts) Light wash here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Shorts (wearing 2) || Heels ($39! Run tts) 

Lace Sleeve Top (wearing small, runs tts) || Pom Pom Top (wearing small, runs big)

Shorts (wearing small) chambray option here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Amazon Necklaces ($10 for pack of 10!) 

Peplum Top (wearing small, runs boxy size down)

Floral Petal Blouse (wearing small) cream version here

Magic Jeans (runs tts) Light wash here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Polka Dot Blouse (wearing small) 

Magic Jeans (runs tts) Light wash here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Floral Blouse (wearing small, runs tts) 

Magic Jeans (runs tts) Light wash here || Mules (runs tts, size up if between) 

Arm Party Details:

Other Items I love & ordered:

.Victoria Emerson Memorial Day Sale.

Happy Friday, friends! It's always a happy one when it involves a long weekend! Even though it's the unofficial start to the summer, our weather has not been very San Diego-ish lately. I'm hoping we get at least one sunny day over here. Regardless, we plan on sneaking in some backyard bbqs & maybe a trip to the beach! Ohhh and shopping ;) 

 As we kick off Memorial Day Weekend, you know what that means...sales! One sale I couldn't wait to share with you girls is the huge BOGO sale happening over at Victoria Emerson. All bracelets are BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (no code needed) and you get FREE shipping on orders $50+. The sale runs from today 5/24-5/27.

When I was at The RewardStyle Conference I got the chance to meet some of the girls behind Victoria Emerson and I truly fell in love with their brand! Their bracelets have been some of my go to pieces lately. I love that, as a mom, they are beautiful & functional! I wear them on my most casual days to add a little something to my look and I also dress them up for a fancy date night with the hubby. They carry a style for every occasion and every gal! 

My very first piece I owned was this bracelet and it happened to be a best seller here on the blog. It's where my love affair started. I've always loved rocking a fun arm party and what I adore about these pieces, is you can wear them on their own or stack them to create your own unique look. The best part about the BOGO sale is that it allows you to get two pieces (at such an affordable price!) to start your own collection. 

I'm in LOVE with this animal print double wrap & this neutral wrap bracelet layered 

together! Such a fun combo.

The pearl wrap option is so beautiful! It's a classic piece that makes a statement!

Photo Credit: Samantha Dimock Photography 

Outfit Details:

Beach Fleece Pullover (size small) on sale! || White Jeans (run tts) also on sale!

Studded Sandals (run tts, between go down)  || Straw Crossbody 

Bracelets Styled:

Pearl Wrap || Animal Print Double Wrap

Champagne Crystal Wrap 

Thank you to Victoria Emerson for sponsoring this post! As always, all opinions are my own.

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.Sweet Summertime with Talbots.

 

Photo Credit: K.Loreth Photography

Instagram || Website

Outfit Details:

Eyelet Blouse (wearing a small) || Sandals (between go up) 

Straw Bag 

Can you believe how close we are to summer?! The countdown is on in our house! Both of Kennedy's grandparents have pools, so I know she is not so patiently waiting to spend her days poolside! I'm making it a goal of ours to have more beach days too! I mean we live less than 30 mins from multiple beaches, you'd think we basically live there. 

One of my favorite parts of summer is dressing for it! That should come at no surprise ;) When I think summer, I think lightweight fabrics, eyelet, off the shoulder, lots of white, and straw bags! Hello, I just described my outfit. I'm teaming up with Talbots to share with you a great summer outfit for all your adventuring you'll be doing this summer. It's perfect timing too because their Friends & Family Sale is going on and you can receive 30% OFF site wide with the code: FRIENDS30

You girls know that I make it my mission to find all the adorable white tops in the warmer months. I fell in love with this cutie! I shared it last week on stories in a try on session I did with Talbots. I had it styled on the shoulder then, but wanted to show you it off the shoulder this time. It's so versatile and literally the perfect summer top! It does come with a tank that you can wear under it for added coverage.

I also search for pops of white when it comes to my accessories! White accessories are so chic, go with just about everything, are easy to dress up & down, and are so on trend! These sandals are great option if you're wanting to try out the white trend without breaking the bank. I was amazed to find out that they are under $50! They are very comfortable and run tts. I would say if you're between or on the fence, to go up 1/2 size. They do come in other color options, including a pink! The braiding on the top gives me total nautical vibes.

My absolute favorite part of this outfit is the bag! It's funny when I fall in love with something, I am often speechless. I have to tell you when I first got this bag I was at a total lose of words! Everything about it is beautiful. The quality is top of the line and the gold details are the perfect touch. Oh and the inside is gingham....hello summertime in a bag :) It could very easily take you from day to night, so it would be a great option to pack if you're headed out on vacation. 

I had so much fun putting together this look! There are so many other adorable pieces that are currently in my cart! Make sure to checkout their new arrivals and use code: FRIENDS to take 30% OFF before the sale ends May 5th. 

 **I want to say a huge thank you to Talbots & Stylinity for sponsoring today's post. As always all opinions are my own!**