It's a bird...It's a plane...no IT'S A BABY GIRL!

I am officially 17 weeks preggo and we found out last week we are having a baby girl! This whole "nesting" mode has pretty much taken over my life. I am in the process of reorganizing my entire house! Every pantry, closet and corner! I think I even got the Mr. in nesting mode because he came home today and went straight for the garage. I hope to post pictures of my newly decorated formal living room but ya know how that goes and my nursery that I have not started but I have ordered some pieces for. In the meanwhile, here are some pics of my growing belly and some random shots. What have y'all been up to? Leave me comments!
Beauty.Art.Love
Artista

I live in my gap maternity leggings!

Baby girls nickname is Ocean. lol

Nesting mode - I have 2 pantry's and this one was ridic! It was overstuffed with so much crap.

The bottles are from Ikea and Walmart, labels from Amazon.com

Sneak peek at my formal living room. Floral stems from hobby lobby

and vase and pillow from Z Gallerie

Bridal Client: Allyson

A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of working with the beautiful and sweet Allyson on her wedding day. We created a plum smokey eye and half updo with soft curls. Here are some of the pictures of her and her bridemaids whom we did side ponytails on. Enjoy!

To see more of my work please visit my website: www.BlushandGlow.com

Allyson's fiance had one of her friends play this song for her as she was getting ready and I have been in love with the song since. Ya'll know I'm a cheeseball for a good love song! Such a great first dance song! Yes I went home and played it for Mr. K!!! Total Cheeseball!!! hey I admit it!!! : b

Baby Ocean

Please excuse my absence. Lately I have been feeling tired, restless, sleepless, anxious, nauseated and extremely hungry. You may be wondering "Is she preggo?" Well yes, yes I am!!!!!!!!!! My Baby aka Ocean is 12 weeks and I am so excited to be able to finally share this with the world! I still can't believe I am going to bring life into this world! I have always dreamed of how it would be and feel be to be a mother. My body has never been so tired and I can't wait for this burst of energy I hear you are suppose to get after your first trimester to kick in. I have already gained a whopping 7 lbs! I completely stopped cross fitting and spinning and just started eating and my body didn't take it too well. As soon as this energy comes back I am hitting the gym. Any advice for new mommys are very welcomed! Happy Monday!
Beauty.Art.Love ~Artista

Houston Bloggers Event

 

Kick off party was Friday night at Langford Market in the Village

 

 

That's me in the polka dot dress talking to Bre of Bre Writes and my new friend Lindsey behind me of Trial by Sapphire

 

 

Horrible lighting and please excuse the mess in the background - I went shopping!

(R - new clothes L - new shoes)

 

 

The host Megan of Greeting from Texas

 

The Icebreaker game

 

Ya I ate it all!

 

We got 2 swag bags full of goodies from Francesca's and Langford Market: tanks, tights, tees, scarf, cookies, coupons, wine fest tickets, chi hair products, bath junkie products, jewelry and more!

 

 

 

What I wore:

Pants, Top and Jewelry: F21

Shoes: Lauren Conrad Pumps

Lipstick: Up the Amp by Mac

 

 



Skincare: Clinique

When I was around 15ish my mom bought me a full set of Clinique skincare products. I have since stopped using the brand up until I saw the "Even Better Dark Spot Corrector" ads everywhere I look.  You have to know what I am talking about - the ads are all over the freaking place! Well about 6 months ago I decided to give it a try. I needed a new day serum to wear under my moisturizer. I don't know how to tell you how amazing this product has worked for me! I had dark spots around my chin where I had loads of acne....GONE! My skin has gotten so even toned that I skip the foundation on a occasions.  I just purchased my second bottle today and also got the "Even Better Eyes" to try out.



{Don't get me wrong: Proactive helped clear the acne and lighten
 the spots a little but this clinique product did the work-I hate this pic!}



{I have foundation on but no extra concealer over any spots}

Price....it's not cheap but anything that works and has quality isn't going to be. Happy Friday to all of us!

Beauty.Art.Love
Artista

I Love

Greetings friends. What a week?! The days are going by so fast for me lately. I have a full weekend planned with family and friends followed by a full day of bridal clients but for now here are a few things I Love:

{Champagne Toasts}

{My Fav new drink}

{Sweet Cherries}



{Arden B Link Chain Necklace}

{The Sock Bun}

{Reminiscing about our weekend trip to Paris (circa 2009)}

Retail Therapy LOVE

Yesterday I was in major need of some quick retail therapy and Old Navy was right in front of me. I'm in the process of revamping my entire closet and adding more clothes was not on the plan just yet but it has been one of those weeks so Friday Retail Therapy was just what I needed!

My new rule: "If I don't LOVE it I don't buy it."

I have been wanting to add polka dots to my wardrobe (maybe a tank) this was just too much polka dots for me and the cut was just not my style. I think its a perfect summer dress for a picnic but it was just too kiddish and mommy like for me. Nothing wrong with that but I didn't LOVE it.

I saw this on the rack and was like there is no way my behind can pull that off but as I was in the dressing room waiting for another size this dress was hanging on the "didn't work out rack" and I decided to try it on. LOVED the way it fit and the material was super soft!

In addition to the striped dress I picked up 2 tops that I LOVED...not bad for a 20 min retail therapy session?

 

Total Spent: $68.86 (3 pieces)

 

Blush and Glow: Bridal Clients

I just had to share more pics of the beautiful Payal!

All pictures by Nico Photography, Decor/Outfits by Prashe and Makeup and Hair by me of Blush and Glow

Me, Myself, and I Linky Partay #2

I came across this link party on My Beautiful Crazy life blog Not sure if I am even doing this right but here goes:  

1. What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? Cure Cancer

2. If you had only six months left to live, what would you do with the time? Spend time with my loves ones, spent all my savings and pursue all my dreams

3. If a front page news article was written on you, what would the headline be?
HOW SHE SAVED THE WORLD

4. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Ignorance and Jealousy......o and commercials on the radio

5. What is your favorite chick flick movie?

   

Cabo San Lucas: Part 1

Vacations are a must! Even if it's a 5 minute daydream.....It was more like a 6 day daydream for us. I can't rave enough about the Secrets Chain resorts. It was our 2nd time at one. Here are a few shots from a day at Lover's Island.