Simply Yvonne's Blog

{Blazer: HM Sweater: AE Jeans: F21 purse: COACH Shoes: GIANNI BINI Necklace: FRANCESCA'S COLLECTIONS bracelets: FRANCESCA'S COLLECTIONS & F21} Stole this over at IHOD blog: "The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years." ~ Audrey Hepburn This is what I have been sporting to work lately, statement necklace, blazer and assortment of bracelets. This year I am hoping to wear more heels, every since I had Kaylee I have been wearing a lot of flats. Need to "learn" how to walk in heels all over again, Cheers to walking tall this year! Random fact of the day: The last time I got

I am not much of a thrifter simply because I never have much luck finding anything unique or cool there. Hubby and I decided to go on Saturday and it was such a fun experience looking through all the vintage and decorations. I love browsing through the accessories and ended up buying couple necklaces that I am now swoon over! We went to CHKD and I love the thought of giving back to the kids as we buy second hand items. Do you thrift? Kaylee first time thrifting Black pearl necklace I found at the thrift store, the quality of the black pearl is really nice Love her shoes leggings! {dress: Old Navy cardigan: LOFT purse: Michael Kors Boots: Steve Madden Necklace: Thrifted bracelets: Francesca's Collections &F21 } "the true beauty of a woman is reflected in her soul." Ended the day with a good friend, catching up at a restaurant by the bay. Hope your weekend was wonderful and thanks for stopping by!

1:: THE day Kaylee was born absolutely best day of 2011, ok maybe my life. I am embracing motherhood and will continue to learn, explore and grow as a mother. 2:: A lot of design brainstorming went into this room and so glad hubby and I pulled it together just int time for Kaylee's arrival. The nursery reveal got the most hits for 2011 also! 3:: Ran 8K and a 10K after having a baby! woo-hoo! 4:: Got a new Camera and lens, read the manual book, did photography research and now loving and embracing photography. Even did maternity shoot, couple engagements and of course a lot of baby shoots with Kaylee. 5:: Travelled alone with a baby for the first time and don't think I will ever travel without the hubs again. 6:: Took me exactly 9 months to get back to my pre-baby weight. 1:: I am looking forward to this year since it's the year I will be turning the 3-0 !!! 2:: Looking forward to running another 8K and 10K..maybe half marathon?(nah maybe 2013)

Awesome way to start out the new year with our friends, 2012 Kiss to our baby girl, yummy homemade delish spicy beef soup{bun bo hue} for this cold weather and fried banana ice cream!! Kaylee also turned 10 Months over the weekend and she is still the cutest, most lovable little girl ever. Always laughing and smiling with her big brown eyes. We had Monday off so Baby and I spent the day cleaning, watch Sesame Street and putting down the Christmas decorations. { I always get sad when putting the Christmas Decor away } I hope your New Year was wonderful and memorable. 2011 was a great year and can not wait to see what 2012 has in store for us.

2011 has been a great year for our family and I cant wait to tackle 2012 with positive attitude and a smile on my face. We are going to have a laid back new year's eve but these decorations would be so rad if we were to have a new years party. The Husband and I will be kissing our little girl on the strike of midnight to welcome 2012 } perfection! Are you doing anything exciting new year's eve? { photos via }  The Sweetest Occassion  ::  Martha Stewart  ::  Fiskars May this new year find you healthier and happier, peaceful, content, satisfied, looking forward to fresh, revitalizing interests, a variety of pleasures, interesting new people, material and personal successes to make this new year the best one yet. Happy New Year!

Christmas party with our friends Friday night // Kaylee hanging out with her 3 year old boyfriend // opening gifts at midnight Christmas Day // Kaylee on Christmas day with all her gifts // written note from the husband // BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!! Hope your Christmas was wonderful , memorable and filled with lots of love !