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Happy Friday FRIENDS!

It was back to school week and G is officially in school. Yes, in school... :*( After almost 3 yrs Giuliana is officially in K2. Shes adapting so well. On her first day she basically didn't even notice when my husband and I left the room. Of course, as first time parents we took 100 pics (and video!). It was the best first day ever. I was in tears the whole morning, because I felt like this season is going to make her grow up even faster. They go from babies to kids, and I'll surely miss those baby days.

I chose to stay at home with her for the first 2 yrs and 10 months of her life (thankful to my husband for this). I didn't want to miss anything and honestly I love being with her. I couldn't be any happier with that decision, I'm truly enjoying the journey. She made me a mom, she gave me the best (almost) 3 yrs of my life. She's a dream.

Now lets talk fashion, because I'm very excited about this post.
Who doesn't love an easy outfit? I think as women we ALL do! Jumpsuits are adults onesies. Ha! I am always on the hunt for them, if it fits well, and is a classic color (white, black, gray or denim) I get it. They are a must have in my closet within this season of my life as a mom. They just work, if you want to switch it up you could add a jacket, vest or hat to revamp the look. G's pants are like mini culottes. Old Navy always has trendy pieces for great prices for kids. Check them out!

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Have you ever asked yourself what God thinks about beauty? Growing up I was confused thinking God wanted me to look "not that pretty" I grew up in an environment that if I dressed up too much, wore too much make up I was then causing too much attention and believed "God doesn't like that". I tried imitating other people growing up and compare myself often to those around me. Only to find out that comparison is the thief of JOY.  A few year back (10 yrs exactly) God gently and quietly, began to whisper to my heart. “I have a completely different pattern for your beauty, He seemed to say. “One that reflects my glory and not the empty charm of this world.”

The revelation left me feeling excited, but also a bit nervous. Would allowing God to trasform my beauty cause me to become ugly? I pictured myself walking around in a dowdy, gray, tent-like dress and with a blank expression on my makeup-less face, my hair pinned in a tight, unattractive bun. The vision made me nervous. Did God have any interest in a young woman being outwardly pretty? Or was He so consumed with inward beauty that He considerd any physical beauty as unhealthy and unspiritual?

I had no idea what God’s pattern was supposed to look like. However, this is what I learned and what he reveled to me in that season of my life. 

Beauty is seen in your countenance

Beauty is heard in you speech 

Beauty is sensed in your attitude

Beauty is not just what you see, it is much deeper than that. 

God is not against anyone taking care of themselves, eating healthy, exercising, dressing up. We were created in HIS image. Everything He made is beautiful, so that tells you something about our creator. He's a detailed designer and loves beautiful things, but don't forget the most important aspects of inner beauty along with your countenance- your speech and your attitude.

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The 90's called and she wants her outfit back! How many of you did the tee with a slip dress over in the early 90's as a kid or teen? I did! And the chokers, and the vests. Oh, I love 90's fashion! It's incredible how fashion always keeps coming back every few decades.

I began documenting my journey as a mom when I was preggo with G. I had to get very creative with my outfits and try to pull it together without having to buy maternity clothes. (I refused to buy maternity clothes and my only exception was one pair of jeans in 9 months of my pregnancy) It was there, where the mommy fashion journey began. I documented my preggo journey until I was ready to pop. After becoming a mom, it took a while to find my path and to love my body again. I breastfed until Giuliana was almost 12 months. I felt like my body was not my own. It's hard to explain, but as a first time mom, the non sleeping, breast feeding, house chores and being a wife was not an easy season.

Before Giuliana was born, I was a busy person - worked 2 jobs and had tons of extra curricular activities happening. So, once this baby girl came to town I found myself just feeding, cleaning and baby watching all.day.long. It took a while for me to find my passion once again, to love my body again, to find a trend that fit me for the season that I was in (MOM style). I tried a lot of things, bought different stuff but still felt like I had not found my jam. It all happened when I searched my heart before God (Psalm 139:23) and had a moment of honesty that the Lord began to reshape my thinking.

I understood the gift I was given, the time under heaven and the journey at hand. I began to say things like "my best days are now", "enjoy this moment", "cherish the journey", "life is a gift." It was then that I began to love my new and crazy life. I decided to document my journey and began shooting with little baby G. I did it more so for memories, but I soon realized that Giuliana is going to love looking at these pics when she's older, it's going to be a gift for her. Plus, I began hearing people tell me, "your posts inspire me as a mom." I decided to take on the hobby and turn it into a motivation to all the mommas out there.

It was during this new season in my life that I met Littleshop&Co. Honestly, Leeana (shop owner) is one of the sweetest and most down to earth people ever! She introduced me to Yesi from Simplylively.com, so I am forever grateful for the connection, lol. It was in the early stages of xxbyG.com and documenting my "mommy and me" fashion that we fell in love with little Shop & Co. Love all her products and her customer service. Truly, they are one of the best!