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First Birthday Party Ideas

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sources from my pinterest It's crazy that I am already planning Kaylee's first birthday party! Felt like just yesterday I was 40 pounds heavier! Planning her first birthday has been so much fun and can't wait to see what we will come up with at the end. Happy Friday everyone and Happy early Chinese/Vietnamese New Year!!!

Lookbook::Dreaming of Spring

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{dress:  eSkakti  blazer: HM : Necklace: Amrita Singh : belt: HM } Words can not express how much I love my new chevron dress from eShakti! I was so impressed with the quality of the fabric and the sewing when I first received it last week in the mail. The cool colors is making me dream of spring already! If you have not heard of eSkakti , it is an online store that offers a lot of vintage and modern dresses for under $100. You can buy the dress as is on the site or you can add customization option so that it will fit you like a glove. Call me silly but this dress remind me of the pink dress on t-mobile 4G girl which I also love!  They were also featured on Glamour.com . Right now you can save $20 on your first order!  From the site "At eShakti, we know that all sizes are not created equal. You no longer have to conform to standard measurements that don't flatter your shape. You can shop for exactly what you want without compromising fit or style. Take advantage of

Photography } Maternity Photoshoot

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“ Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything. ”aaron siskind A maternity photoshoot that I had the honor to shoot few weeks ago. Such a fun and happy couple, can't wait to meet their little girl! I am guest blogging over at Sandy's blog on tips on photographing your baby ! Come say hi! Sandy is the sweetest!

Lookbook: Keeping it simple

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{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

Thrifted

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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!

2011 Reflections

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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)

Starting Out the New Year the right way...

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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.