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Polka Dots, Princess Castle Cake & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

Last weekend ended the almost week and a half long birthday celebration for my son. We had his birthday party with his friends on Saturday and boy did he have fun. It was so much fun to watch him interact with his little friends. He was such a good host. He greeted everyone as they came and then he hugged everyone as they left. I think everyone had a good time. I was exhausted after it was all said and done, but it was worth it. The look on his face when he walked into the room and saw it decorated it and then when he saw his cake, made all the hard work worth it. Below are pictures of what I wore, his princess castle cake and some family pictures. These pictures were all taken with my new camera

The 3 of us, the calm before the kids arrived!!!

What I wore for my son’s birthday party and for Mother’s Day.

Top & Skirt (Banana Republic). Necklace (J Crew). Flats (Tory Burch). Bracelets (J Crew & Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

Hubs and I

The Princess Castle cake (yes I made it:) )

My son’s reaction to the cake ( I didn’t let him see it beforehand)

In my relief that I was able to carry the cake safely to my son, I accidentally blew out the candle. I breathed a sigh of relief and it went out. Kind of funny and at least my son wasn’t upset. We relight the candle and all was good.

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 92 of you fabulous ladies that linked up last week!!! A great turnout, I love it!!!!! If you are interested in co-hosting please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.

My fabulous co-host this week is Steph from White Coat Wardrobe

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Renae from Simple Sequins

Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood

Tara from Penniless Socialite

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Steph from White Coat Wardrobe via Bloglovin.

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

An InLinkz Link-up

Highschool Reunion & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

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Last weekend was my husband’s Highschool reunion. It was a 2 day affair, starting with a bbq at his old Highschool on Friday and then on Saturday cocktails and appetizers at a Lounge. Funny thing happened on Friday… I get all gussied up (had my hair done the night before, coloured, straightened, the whole gamut) only to arrive to a group of men. My husband went to an all boys Highschool. Imagine my surprise when we walk into a room full of men and no other women??? Yup, you guessed it, Friday night was only for the alumni. Needless to say I was quite embarrassed. My husband has to learn to read emails a bit better. I went home, curled up in bed and caught up on my shows, but not before I got a bit embarrassed. One of the wives the next day told me I should have just announced that I’m the entertainment for the evening!!! Too bad I didn’t think of that at the time :). Anyways below are pictures of what I wore to both nights.

A shameless selfie taken on Friday night

In front of my husband’s Highschool Friday night as I was leaving (sorry for the squinty picture, the sun was shinning right into our eyes)

Another shameless selfie taken on Saturday night

At the O Lounge for my husband’s Highschool reunion

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 93 of you fabulous ladies that linked up last week!!! A great turnout, I love it!!!!! If you are interested in co-hosting please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.

My fabulous co-host this week Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Jennifer from Visions of Vogue

Bri from Work Clothes, I Suppose

Lacey from Sunny & Turquoise

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood via Bloglovin .

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

An InLinkz Link-up

Printed Sweater & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

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I absolutely love how print is in this Fall. Adding a print to a sweater or skirt or top changes the look completely. Take this sweater that I’m wearing. It’s a simple, white merino sweater but by adding the red print, it makes the sweater pop. Looking forward to layering it over a Chambray and Gingham top. In today’s outfit, I styled this fabulous sweater with skinny jeans, ballet flats and a blazer.

Jacket (RW & Co.). Jeans (J Brand c/o Aritzia). Sweater (Gap). Shoes (Tory Burch). Purse (J Crew). Necklace (Banana Republic). Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 68 of you fabulous ladies who linked up last week!!!! We had a fabulous turn out, thank you As you know I have decided to add a co-host to my weekly link up. All you need to do is email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. Then I will send you the date that you will be co-hosting. The Wednesday before the link up I will send you the post in HTML format and all you have to do is post it and have it go live at Midnight PST Thursday morning until the following Sunday at Midnight PST. It’s that simple.

My fabulous co-host this week is Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood.

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Alison from Get Your Pretty On

Ashley from Raspberry Glow

Rachel from La Mariposa

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood via Bloglovin.

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

Maxi Dress Link Up & $50 Children’s Place Giveaway

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Just wanted to let you all know that I’m guest posting over at Elegance & Mommyhood today. Thanks Ada for having me. Come by and say hi.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Today I am linking up with the fabulous Marion from Marionberry Style for her Trend of the Month Link Up. This month’s trend is one of my favorites: maxi dresses!!! I can’t get enough of them. If you don’t own one yet, ladies, go out and get yourself one. They have great ones at The Gap and Old Navy. I love that they are comfortable yet feminine. I like that they are versatile and you can dress it up or down. Here is the way I styled my black and white stripe maxi. I decided to add a cobalt blazer to it and some sandals.

Dress (Gap). Jacket (RW & Co.). Sandals (Aldo). Necklace (Banana Republic). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Purse (J Crew).

I was very happy when I was contacted by Coupons.com to host a $50 Giveaway to Children’s Place. Coupons.com gives you codes for free shipping and extra % off your purchases. I had intended on having my son model the clothes I got for him, all for $50, but he had other plans. I was able to get 2 shirts, 3 shorts, 1 pair of jeans and a baseball cap for just over $50.

What would you buy with $50 at The Children’s Place? One lucky reader is going to find out!

It’s easy to enter. Just visit Coupons.com and tell me which coupon code you would use to shop at The Children’s Place. Leave me a comment and be sure to track it in the Rafflecopter below. You can also earn additional entries after unlocking the first one. This is open to both Canada and the US and runs from Wednesday June 19 to Tuesday June 25 Midnight PST. Good luck everyone.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Stop by Tomorrow for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

May this blog inspire you to check out the fabulous kids items at Children’s Place, Coupons.com and buy yourself a fabulous maxi this Summer.

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!!

Polka Dots, Outfit Recap & What To Wear This Long Weekend

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I want to start of this post by thanking Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood for her shout out to me in her post yesterday. I really appreciate it. Thank you Ada for your beautiful write up and summary of my blog and of my fashion. Please check out her blog: Elegance & Mommyhood.

I also want to acknowledge that I know I haven’t done a link up in a while. Life is busy but I’m also working on a weekly link up. I’m waiting for my button from the fabulous Jane Kim and then we will resume.

This is what I am wearing today: my pink polka cropped pants, white top and ballet flats. We are headed to a playdate today, so I thought this would be a great outfit to socialize and chase after Aiden in.

Gap Polka Dot Legging Jean

Top (Jacob). Pants (Gap). Shoes (Aldo). Necklace & Arm Candy (Stella & Dot). Purse (Banana Republic).

Outfit Recap

I’m experimenting with where to take my pictures. I have a small digital camera, nothing special and lighting is definitely an issue. Do you guys prefer pictures inside or outside?

Thoughts on this week’s events: A little of this and a little of that…

It’s been a busy and somewhat discouraging week. Although I’m happy with my blog and the fact that now I finally have a logo and buttons, I’m discouraged by the numbers. I know that I didn’t start this blog for numbers and it shouldn’t be about numbers, but lets be honest, it is about numbers!!! People are always asking me what my unique and monthly pageviews are. Last month, I felt like this blog was picking up momentum and this month, I feel like I am moving backwards. So yes I’m extremely discouraged. I’m a busy mom, that works on the weekends, makes cakes/cupcakes on the side and tries to spend some time with my husband. I put a lot of hard work and effort into it and it seems like it’s all in vain.

With that said, being negative and feeling sorry for myself won’t help my numbers and it certainly won’t encourage me to keep going. I’ve decided to fuck the numbers and continue to focus on quality. That’s what matters. I want to continue to focus on those that read my blog each and every day and leave me thoughtful and supportive comments. Nothing makes me happier then when I receive a comment that you bought a boyfriend jacket and you love it, or that you bought a pair of polka dot pants and you feel fabulous in it. At the end of the day that is what I want for my blog: for women to read it and be inspired to purchase things that make them feel pretty!!! So I promise that I will try and stay positive and please keep all the comments coming. I do read each and every one and I also do respond to them all. So thank you for all your support, I do really appreciate it. Thank you for listening.

On a more positive note my favorite moments with my son this week were when we made a bed downstairs on the area rug, brought pillows down, watched a movie, ate popcorn and then Aiden made a delicious spread of toy food for me. It was so much fun. The other great moment was when we pretended to sing opera, like a duet. It’s high and painful to listen to I’m sure, but boy did we have fun horsing around :).

I wanted to mention that, although I’m not the biggest fan of Angelina Jolie, I commend her for her bravery in coming out and sharing her story about her prophylactic double mastectomy. I’m glad that she has decided to come out and share her story so that women don’t feel so alone in their decision. I can’t begin to imagine how hard that must have been for Angelina and how hard it is for other women.

I wanted to share this quote from Will Smith. I thought it was quite fitting and true.

Will Smith Quote

Last but not least, I just remembered a few days ago that this weekend is the May long weekend. I thought it was next weekend. Anyways below is an outfit I put together for the long weekend. It’s perfect for a picnic, going to the park, or just hanging out at home.

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May this blog inspire you to:

put together a fabulous outfit for the long weekend
be silly with your kids and make a bed in your living room
support the women in your life
be there for your friends in good times and in bad
stay positive and focus on the good and not the bad
have a fabulous long weekend.

I would love it if you followed me on Facebook, Bloglovin or Pinterest.

Happy Long Weekend Everyone and stay tuned for a giveaway on Monday’s post. Stella & Dot…

My fabulous co-host this week is Steph from White Coat Wardrobe

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Renae from Simple Sequins

Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood

Tara from Penniless Socialite

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Steph from White Coat Wardrobe via Bloglovin.

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

My fabulous co-host this week Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Jennifer from Visions of Vogue

Bri from Work Clothes, I Suppose

Lacey from Sunny & Turquoise

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood via Bloglovin .

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

My fabulous co-host this week is Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood.

Alison from Get Your Pretty On

Ashley from Raspberry Glow

Rachel from La Mariposa

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood via Bloglovin.

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

Stop by Tomorrow for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Thoughts on this week’s events: A little of this and a little of that…

I would love it if you followed me on Facebook, Bloglovin or Pinterest.

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