Style File: Hatch Collection

I have a confession to make, I have an insane obsession with the Hatch Collection {disclaimer: this not a pregnancy announcement}. Hatch is a maternity line designed to wear before, during, and after your pregnancy. All I can think is why hasn't anyone thought of this before? A plethora of versatile options that can be dressed up and down and last throughout one's entire pregnancy and beyond. I would take one of everything - especially this top, this dress, this jumper, and these pants. Whenever I may be blessed to have a baby, I hope to invest in a few of these pieces to wear for years to come. The price tag may be a bit hefty, but I would say they are well worth it! Plus, for every purchase made Hatch donates $5 to EveryMotherCounts.  

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A few more chic options:

Event: Big Hair Ball 2013 DIY Mask

Take a moment and watch this video I made with the Des Moines Art Center for this year's hottest event, the Big Hair Ball 2013! Share this DIY video and make sure to enter with the following link and you can be entered into a drawing to win this mask!

Good luck!

Splurge vs Steal: Rag & Bone Newbury

This winter I was on the hunt for the perfect, read affordable, cognac leather ankle boot.   My obsession started with Emily's VPL boots. Then these Rag & Bone Newbury boots started making their way around the blog-o-sphere and every social media site in existence. Thank goodness for Crystalin's post of highlighting these booties, I wouldn't have stumbled across the new loves of my life - these Steve Madden boots. 

It's safe to say I've worn these boots for two weeks straight since getting them at my doorstep. They are the perfect height, color, and even comfortable to boot {no pun intended :)} to wear from day to night. 

What invest have you made lately that has proven worth the $$$?

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Rag & Bone 'Newbury'

Steve Madden 'Abonita'

My Style: Ladybug Print Dress

Gap Dress, Button-up, & Sunnies | F21 Jacket | Aldo Boots

Easter Sunday offered sunshine, delecatble food, and a great Easter egg hunt with my guy's family. It also offered quite a bit of wind, as you can note from these photos. And how fun is this ladybug print? I was shopping with my best friend and the moment we spotted it we knew it was going to be perfect for Easter!

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