FOX IN FLATS STYLE DARE

Incase you missed it, I am taking part in Fox in Flats Style Dare this month

Here are my pics for Day 7 -12. (You can catch up on Day 1-6 here)

The style Farris proving to be an excellent way to rediscover lost items in my wardrobe.

You can follow the style dare on Twitter or Instagram using the #foxinflatsstyledare hashtag

XOXO

HOW I WORE IT

There is something sexy about a leather/khaki combo with a pair of stilettos. When I was gifted this belt from Killer Curves Clothing, I knew it would go perfectly with a pair of older-than-old Urban Soul heels I haven't worn in years

Top: Crossroads, Skirt: ASOS, Belt: Killer Curves Clothing (*gifted) Shoes: Urban Soul

I just love this military inspired look! Despite the leather, I think this outfit is still quite girls and soft, which is the perfect way to wear military.

* This product was gifted to me, however opinions are that of my own and have not been influenced. 

XOXO

DRESSING MY NEW HAIR

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram (@karinaxoxo) you would have seen I recently chopped my hair to a short style.

I'll go into more detail next week about the ease of styling short hair, but today I want to talk about how I dress my new hair. Because my ear lobes and neckline are always exposed now, I am really loving being able to dress up my outfits with earrings and necklaces.

I'm not against popping into a chain store accessory shop, but now that I will be wearing costume style earrings every day, I'd rather buy a good quality product.

One of my new fave online shops is www.shabbysisters.com.au

1. Miss Tiffany Necklace

2. Vintage Amelia Earrings

3. Art Deco Long Fans

Shabby sisters jewellery is affordable and good quality. Plus they are an Australian retailer and also donated a gorgeous necklace to my friends fundraiser to be raffled off.

Now I just need to find a stylish way to store/hold all these new accessories I am rocking

XOXO

HOW I WORE IT

As much as I love being a mum, I am getting cabin fever and am looking forward to a night out soon!!

I may or may not pass the days planning what I will wear when I go out for a night with the girls soon! This is my perfect outfit for a winters night out of the town.

Top: Devon Dolman sleeve top from Killer Curves Clothing (gifted*) Leggings: ASOS Curve wet look leggings (similar here), Wedges; Emerson for Big W

I was kindly gifted the Devon Dolman sleeve top by www.killercurves.com.au to consider using in my How I Wore posts. I only had to put it on to know it would be more than a top I would consider! It is quite possibly the most flattering top I have every worn. It's the perfect length for leggings and if you could feel the fabric you would know why I never want to take it off! 

Stay tuned for an update of my first night out on the town in nearly 12 months! 

XOXO

* This product was gifted to me, however opinions are that of my own and have not been influenced. 

HOW A PREMMIE MUM IS CHOSEN

My little Hank was 3 months old this week (1 monthbcorrected) While he is still a wee, tiny little man - he has come so, so far! I count my blessings every day that despite being small, he (so far) has no serious health issues.

I found a poem by Erma Bombeck, called 'How a Premmie Mom Is Chosen', which explains how God choses which mothers will have premmie babies. Here is an excerpt of it that really touched me; 

Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a preemie." 

The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy." 

 

"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a premature baby a mother who knows no laughter? That would be cruel." 

 

"But does she have the patience?" asks the angel. 

 

"I don't want her to have too much patience, or she'll drown in a sea of self-pity and despair.  Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it. I watched her today. She has that sense of self and independence so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has a world of its own. She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy." 

 

"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." 

 

God smiles. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect She has just the right amount of selfishness." 

 

The angel gasps, "Selfishness?! Is that a virtue?" 

 

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she will never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't know it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a spoken word. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says momma for the first time, she will be witness to a miracle and know it. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see-- ignorance, cruelty, prejudice-- and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side." 

A few weeks ago, we had our first day out without Hank. Everyone told me I would cry when I dropped him off to my mother in laws. But I knew I wouldn't (and didn't)... And I felt guilty about that... I felt that must mean I don't love my son and I was surely missing that emotional connection I should have with my child.

Now I know that I have just the right amount of selfishness to leave him at times (like I had to do many times for the first 6 weeks of his life) and that there is nothing wrong with that.

FOX IN FLATS STYLE DARE

I'm having another attempt at completing Fox in Flats Style Dare. I'm loving actually putting thought into my outfits (and it helps its not stinking hot this month).

www.foxinflats.com.au

Here are the first 6 days of my style dare pictures;

The most difficult part has been finding new ways to talk "selfies" :)

You can follow my daily pics on Instagram @karinaxoxo or see all the 'darettes' using #foxinflatsstyledare on Instagram or Twitter

XOXO

HOW I WORE IT

Today I wanted to show you all that I don't always dress in a perfectly put together outfit.
I always look at other bloggers outfit posts and think "wow, they ALWAYS look so put together". I can't speak for other people, but I generally only showcase an outfit if I've put thought into it, and have taken the time to put it together (read; I am actually going somewhere that requires such outfit)

When I am just running errands for the day with my little man, I a) dress for comfort and b) wear something that can be easily inter-changeable should it get covered in baby spew!

Top: Crossroads, Skirt: ASOS Maternity Pencil Skirt, Thongs: Havaianas

This outfit is perfect because I can easily change the shirt. The skirt, despite being a maternity skirt, is gorgeous. It just has an elastic waist, so can still be worn post pregnancy.

Team this outfit with a pair of dark sunglasses and a high but messy top knot bun and you have my basic day-to-day look

XOXO