Babble Posts

I write daily for Babble's Baby's First Year. Here are my recent posts:

I love being close to Tate, but sometimes the physicality of motherhood completely wears me out.

Crafting for boys gets totally overlooked. Here are 18 Fabulous DIY Projects for Baby Boy (+ a few for Baby Girl)

Read about my 7 Absolute Must-Have Baby Products.

Tate and I made a trip to the pediatrician, and I found out something surprising about Tate's feet.

Having a baby can put you in the corner. 

Sale: J.Crew 30% Off Discounted Styles

I know I just did a post on J.Crew sale items, but they just added a 30% discount to sale items as well as a lot of new discounted goods.

1 - Drapey Sequin Tank - $13.99 (Orig. $78.00)
2 - Wildflower Sash - $9.09 (Orig. $39.50)
3 - Flair Skirt in Double-Serge Wool - $34.99 (Orig. $128.00)
4 - Silk Scarf Tank in Floating Rose - $27.99 (Orig. $118.00)

Make sure to check out the J.Crew post I did earlier this week.

Enter MUSTHAVE at checkout. The deal ends at midnight tonight!

Trend: Dots are the New Stripes

Dots are my new fave. Liz tweeted that dots are the new stripes and I have to agree.

Crackled Polka Dot Tee - Forever 21 - $13.80
Kensie Sweater - Macy's - $33.74 (Orig. $68.00)
River Island Polka Dot Pencil Skirt - Asos - $35.81
Polka-Dot Canvas Flats - Old Navy - $24.94
Ribbon Back Top - Forever 21 - $15.80

What do you think? Are dots the new stripes?

Anthropologie Sale

Some of my favorite Anthropologie sale picks:

1 - Plaited Shoulder Tee - $39.95 (Orig. $58.00)
     {I have this top in orange and I adore it.}
2 - Tile-Quilted Mini - $49.95 (Orig. $98.00)
3 - Aomori Crops - $39.95 (Orig. $298.00)

Anything you would spring for?

One Million Views

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This morning my stomach did a little leap because Uber Chic for Cheap hit 1,000,000 all time page views. 

Whoa.

Thanks for being a part of it.

XOXO

Madeline

Look For Less: J.Crew {Stripes + Leopard}

I am such a sucker for a kelly green + navy pairing (especially when there are striped involved!) I saw this look on J.Crew's website and had to recreate it:

{$738.50}

The 7th Avenue Sateen Slim Crop - New York & Co. - $42.95
Essential Striped Sweater - Forever 21 - $12.80
Leopard Handbag - Tilly's - $17.95
Harris Leather & Canvas Wedge Sandals - Asos - $24.17 ($80.57)
    {I also like these shoes}
total: $97.87

What do you think? Is this something you would wear?

Babble Posts

I write daily for Babble's Baby's First Year. Here are my recent posts:

2011 was a doozy for the Petersen crew. Read a short rundown of what changed.

After our family got a stomach bug on vacation, I learned the difference between spit-up and throw up.

The 10 Funniest Baby's First Year Posts of 2011.

I want this absolutely genius nursing tank.

I have written the Bible on Baby-Wearing Mom Style. Check it out.

Tate is on the cusp of mobility, and boy, is he frustrated.

Introducing J.Crew's newest addition. Their brand new baby line is here.

J.Crew: 30% Off Sale

J.Crew is offering 30% off of their sale section, and they have added a ton of new goodies to said sale section. Here are my favs:

1 - Daisylace Tee - $27.99 (Orig. $58.00)
2 - Greta Suede Wedges - $55.99 (Orig. $198.00)
3 - Pintuck V-neck Tee -$10.49 (Orig. $39.50)
4 - Smocked Box Tee - $17.49 (Orig. $48.00)
5 - Tippi Sweater - $27.99 (Orig. $72.50)
6 - Button Box Sweater - $27.99 (Orig. $128.00)

Also, J.Crew has launched a baby line, did you hear?
I have gone through my favorite picks over at Babble. Click here to read it.

Enter WINTER at checkout to receive the 30% off discount (good through midnight tonight). 

Also available on Factory Sale Items.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Spied: Forever 21 Denim

For Christmas, my mother gave me my favorite kind of gift: a chance to go shopping. A little cash and a lot of time later, I had brand new clothes to bring home to Texas. I was in desperate need of a new pair of jeans, and with deals like these I got two:

Fab Ankle Skinnies - $10.50
Dark Skinny Ankle Jean - $10.50

Due to my petite stature, these hit just at the top of my feet. They are both a light weight (which is ideal for the humidity I live in). I don't imagine they will hold up very well over time, but as I consistently wear out the knees of my skinny jeans within a year, I find that inconsequential. 

I give both pairs a solid thumbs up. 

Any deals or finds you want to share? Leave your thoughts below.

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XOXO,

Madeline

16 Style Rules for Babywearing Mamas

Having a baby shook my fashion world to the core. It left me feeling like I didn't know how to get dressed. The hardest thing for me to figure out was how to dress around my baby carrier. I have spent the last 7 months figuring out what works and what doesn't.

Please take a minute and check out my

16 Style Rules for Baby Wearing Mamas

xoxo

New Layout

The blog has a fresh new layout, thanks to my very dear friend, Mary.

If you are reading this in a feed, please click over and have a look around.

What do you think?

Spied: Polka Dot Crew-Neck Pullover

Bold, fun, and graphic. I totally dig this sweater. I just can't decide which color I like better.

Printed Crew-Neck Pullovers - Old Navy - $24.94

What do you think? Is this something you would wear? Leave your thoughts below. 

Blogging Thoughts

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To those of you still reading, bless your heart. Seriously. I probably don't deserve your attention with my general lack of posting. 

This blog has been the casualty of my entire world flipping upside down. 

In the last year I 

had a baby, 

quit working, 

moved to a tropical climate, 

and started living on a grad student budget. 

For months I have found myself standing in front of my closet (and computer) feeling completely unsure. 

How do I flatter my postpartum body? 

How do I dress so I can easily nurse the babe? 

How do I write about buying clothes all day long when our new budget leaves nothing for new purchases? 

How do I translate my layers only wardrobe to a hot and sticky climate?

And as I have mulled over these questions, I have come to a realization. This blog has to change because my life has changed. 

In the new year, I plan to post way more than I did in 2011. But I also plan to shake things up. 

In 2012 look for:

Style Posts

Tutorials + Refashions

Outfits of The Day

Thrifting Tips + Tales

Budget Home Decorating + Projects

Bits + Pieces About Our Life + Doings in South Texas

What would you like to see more or less of in the coming year?

xoxo

Madeline

Babble Posts

I write daily for Babble's Baby's First Year. Here are my recent posts:

After months of blaming every fitful mood and crying jag on teething, Tate finally cut his first tooth with very little to-do. Did your kids have changes in behavior when they were teething?

You won't believe what substance they found on most changing stations!

Tate would rather play with household items than toys sometimes.

We made our first trip on a plane with Tate. Read how it went.

eShakti Christmas Sale + $20 Off

eShakti is having a big Christmas sale:

They have discounted everything and they are offering free shipping on all orders until Christmas!

{Birds in the Air Dress - $32.95 $52.95 (Orig. $69.95)}

{Irradiance Blouse - $17.95 $37.95 (Orig. $49.95)}

{Chevron Pleat Silk Wool Skirt - $32.95 $52.95 (Orig. $69.95)}

Enter code UBERCHIC0811 to receive the extra $20 off!

(Expires December 31)

Happy Shopping!

Babble Posts

I write daily for Babble's Baby's First Year. Here are my recent posts:


Having a baby at home is like being at a frat party! Read my funny post comparing the two. And let me know if you agree.

We are getting so excited for Tate's first Christmas! I am searching for the perfect festive pajamas for him. Here are 10 fabulous options.

Major mom fail: Tate fell off the bed

I start to wonder if this is what postpartum feels like?

+ one from the archives: 14 Adorable Babies in Christmas Stockings

PS - Don't you just love this picture? His legs and expression kill me!

Spied: Tangerine Tango

Did you hear that the Pantone color for next spring is Tangerine Tango? I am mildly obsessed with the bright red/orange hue. I was lucky to snag a few things in this color from Old Navy last summer, and they are the first pieces I reach for when getting dressed in the morning.

I spotted this sweater and thought I should share:

Merona® French Terry Zip Up Cardigan - Target - $22.49

What do you think of the color? Something you would wear?

Anthropologie: 30% Off Clearance

I got this email from Anthro this weekend. They rarely offer this kind of promotion, so make sure to check it out! Here are my picks:

{Ipomea Blouse}
{Divvied Colorblock Skirt}
{Screened Stripes Peasant}

Babble Posts

Hey y'all, please excuse my recent absence. I've been busy, um, not writing. hahaha. I plan to be writing more after the new year. But in the mean time, check out my most recent stuff at BFY.

I write daily for Babble's Baby's First Year. Here are my recent posts:

Some moms get anxious about sharing too much about their kids on the web, I am obviously not that mom. Read why I write about my kid on the internet. And I would love to hear your take!

You will laugh at the photo comparisons of Tate and his parents. Check them out and tell me if you think my baby looks like me at all.

People everywhere are naming their babies after Twilight characters. And this is no new trend, click through to read about other supernatural hits that influenced baby naming trends.

I get a little controversial, and ask you to vaccinate your kids.

And for a bit of holiday fluff, check out these ridiculously cute pictures of babies in stockings.

+ one from the archives: 18 DIY Projects for your baby's nursery