One year :: Evley Love myStyle = Little Mischief + Gracious May + Hip Chixie + Shop Nomi Handmade

Clothing

outfit: Bloomers & halter from Little Mischief Co.

Accessories
headband: Lacey Headband by Shop NOMI Handmade. Find them on Instagram at @shopnomihandmade
necklace: Boho Fringe Necklace by Hip Chixie
bracelet: Child Charm Bracelet by Pretty by JL
shoes: Chestnut Suede Moccasin Boots by Gracious May

Photography
All photos are by & property of E. Lee Photography :: Visit her Website and on Facebook to see more of Esther's work & to schedule your own shoot. 

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You guys. My baby girl's one year pictures. Where has the year gone?! And I'm four months late posting!!! So really she is 16 mos. old today!!! 

As always, Esther did an incredible job on this shoot. Evley (especially in these days) can be particularly tough to capture. Elle West was to same way. For being such pretty children, they took sort of unpretty photos when they were babies. Do you know what I mean? Ah, but this girl. Pretty photo or not, which these undoubtedly are, is a Baby. Doll. She is such a joy in all of our lives. And judging by these pics, what do you want to bet that she knows it?

I'm going to keep this post short and sweet because I've got gobs to do this morning. Since we're here, I'll give you a quick update on why I've been MIA lately via the PRETTYblog... I've been making lots of accessories. I've been absolutely and totally loving it. But being full-time Mama to 3 kiddos is really all there's time for. So to try to do something else (my Shop being the something else) is nothing short of a challenge. I've gotten into a great routine though that is working well for the family. I'm getting to grow my Shop & enjoy my kids a lot of the time without being a stress case. The routine, in a nutshell, is called getting up early!! Haha!! And going to bed early!!

Anyway, now that the silence is broken here on the blog I hope to share this way with you more frequently. Maybe if I do, my Instagram posts will come in under 900 words, heheehee ;P

Happiest Monday, Friends!! Click on the links in the description above to shop Evley Love's look and stop by my Shop to see what's happening!! There is a super fun Holiday Promotion going on, too, so learn about that from expanding the shop's announcements :) Click here to browse.

X O X O X,

JL

Fin First tank + Wrenn Jewelry + Minnetonka Mocs + Simply Angie + Miss Me blue glass jeans = mySTYLE april

Clothing

top: Fin First Let Your Soul Shine Tank, adult small... Fin First makes my dream summer top wardrobe!!

jeans: Miss Me skinny jeans- Chandelier in blue glass
shoes: Beaded Kelty Moc, in white, by Minnetoka 

Accessories
earring: Cheapy gold hoops from Claire's!
necklaces: Pretty by JL Fin First Limited Edition Shell Necklace (available May-August in the Shop) :: Gold Dipped Antler Tip Necklace by Shop Mountainmade
bracelets: Starting at the bottom and going up: Wrenn Jewelry, aqua druzy bangle :: Positively Lindsay Beaded Stack :: Pretty by JL Pom Bracelet :: April's bracelet via Pretty by JL's Wrist Love Subscription :: Part of Positively Lindsey's stack (previously linked)
rings: See January's post, last year, for details here.
nail polish: EverGlaze by China Glaze in Mint-ality, and SensatioNail gel polish in babydoll pink on pointer finger & thumb...gel is the only thing that withstands my accessory making. Those fingers have to have it or the nails break and my finger tips crack!!! Blood + Silk = a BAD thing!! I loooove the EverGlaze for my other nails and toenails!! But these days my thumb and pointer finger don't get to match ;P
clutch: Simply Angie Handmade
key fob: Dream Key Weave by Pretty by JL
sunglasses: see February 2014's post for details

Photography
All photos are by & property of E. Lee Photography :: Visit her Website and on Facebook to see more of Esther's work & to schedule your own shoot. 

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Well hey, hey!! Long time no talk...I'm seriously kidding!! Em and I have been on a blogging role this week; in an attempt to get back on schedule! Actually, Em has been the only of the two of us who's been on schedule!! If you missed April's Kid Project, you'll want to go check it out!!! It is my favorite  of the year's so far! 

There isn't much new to report on my end, and since my last style post (3 days ago). So, I think I'll just let you go and get my blue glass booty to bed!!

But, I've got to tell you...featured here are some of my very favorite small & not so small brands. If you see something you like please check the details above and visit the sites!! Comment below if you have questions! And how about this southwest Colorado scenery...where are my heart eyes when I need them?! Esther and I shot in the ditch behind her house. The water hasn't been turned on yet...glamorous, huh? Well that's how we roll, and I love every minute of it!!

X O X O X, JL

accessory making + Knot Unraveled + coffee + no make-up + barefoot = mySTYLE march {Esther snuck up on me} {and btw, so did April]

Clothing

top: "Original Cowboy" top by PPLA Clothing. I bought it at Salon del Sol's boutique, The Style Lab, in Bayfield.

jeans: Miss Me boot cut jeans, I bet you couldn't/wouldn't guess ;)

Accessories
bracelets: Pretty by JL Love Tag Bracelets, in peach, watermelon & tangerine silk.
rings: See January's post, last year, for details here.
toenail polish: EverGlaze by China Glaze in White Noise (I loooove this polish and have it in many gorgeous colors!! It's like gel, but not! Just prep nails with alcohol first, and it will stay on your toe nails for a good month!!)
all the lovely crochet goods: Knot Unraveled

Photography
All photos are by & property of E. Lee Photography :: Visit her Website and on Facebook to see more of Esther's work & to schedule your own shoot. 

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Oh you guys!! I'm here! In these photos! This is where I really am!! Haha, incase you've been wondering; missing March's style post! Well, I've been missing it. It was painful for me to not be on time with it. But, that just goes with March...

If you're a friend on Instagram, you've seen bunches of me. And in all honesty, few others have. My Shop has started moving. It may not look like it, but going from no orders to orders is an adjustment!! I've been averaging about one per day, and it usually consists of multiple accessories (bracelets. Love Tag or Gold Mono Geo bracelets to be exact.) 

Anyway, I've added the handmade workload + marketing to my SAM routine, and that doesn't leave extra time for much else. The plan for March's mySTYLE post all along was that Esther would surprise me. We were going for an a la natural shoot; not necessarily a day in the life of, but it certainly turned into a moment in the life of sort of thing!

So, sure enough, Esther showed up on the one day in the first half of March that I just rolled out of bed and threw clothes on!! I didn't even have earrings in (which is extremely unusual)! I'm not trying to claim that I look better than this most days, I don't. These days, I shower, on average, every 3-5 days (not kidding) and I almost always throw my hair up into a top knot. BUT. I usually accessorize and put concealer on. And maybe even mascara. However, on this particular day I did not!

So much has happened since this day that I can't remember what I was in such a rush about. The photos make the place look so calm (despite the mess that my desk is). The truth is that the entire house was a mess pile, but Esther didn't photograph the whole house (thank goodness). Anyway, she showed up a little after 2pm. The girls were still napping, and I had 45 minutes to work on accessories before I went to pick up True from school. I couldn't believe when I heard the little tap on my door. I mean, I could. Of course this would be the day!! I'd made extra effort to look stylish, despite only showering every 5 days, every other day in the first part of March because I knew Esther would come one of the days (because she was going out of town the 2nd part of the month)! But, not this day!! This day I rolled out of bed and hit the floor running! This was the day that Esther came.

All that said, this was a wonderful day. Esther brought with her canvases I'd been longing for. You'll see those in a few months when we do the mySTYLE home edition. I'd also just gotten home from the Post Office and it was a very fun mail day. Goodies came from Knot Unraveled (pictured) and AIMbaby Shop. And most importantly, it was a "work" day. It being a work day means that it's designated to making accessories, and I love making accessories. If it weren't a work day, it'd be a house day, and those are a lot less fun for me.

Alright, so now that it's a month behind me or better, I can look at the photos and really appreciate them. I can love them for being the truth. What my life is like right now (at nap time which is like .00003% of the time) (just kidding. it's more than that, but the rest of the time feels a lot more busy by way of kid sound + movement). BUT. I can appreciate my small space lit by beautiful natural light, and that I have a creative outlet. And one that others are beginning to enjoy as well.

I spend lots of time on Instagram right now. I post photos of products & charm layouts (or flatlays) on my white tray. I had just done that before Esther showed up. Then she photographed it from a different angle. IG angles are different from what we're used to with traditional photography; sort of a bunch of selfies and flatlays. Here's the photo I'd posted just before Esther arrived, if you'd like to see. 

Since we'd planned for the month's shoot to be a surprise, I just laughed, and we rolled with it. I told Esther what I was doing and she suggested that I just make something; to keep "working" and she'd take pics. So that's what we did (with the occasional pose...I had to show you those toes!)

Well so, that's the story with the March style post. Why it's late is a whole 'nother thing!!! We had WEEKS of spring crud. So first, True got sick. I am alway a stress case when True is sick because of the asthma piece. However, he (we) got through it withOUT needing help from doctors for breathing or the sickness!!! So that was awesome. Well then, both girls got sick. G did his best, but didn't feel great. And THEN. I got and EAR. INFECTION. It was awful. I hope to never, ever, ever have one ever again. It took a loooong time to feel better. I will spare you the tedious details because I've already taken too much of your time. But, let me tell you...it was not fun. And then, I posted the first late style post since Esther and I began doing them.

So. In two days I'll post April's mySTYLE post. It is beautiful (I dressed for the occasion) and it features some of my favorite small (and not so small) shops!!! I hope you'll stop by to see it!

X O X O X, JL

Freshly Picked + Fin First + AIMbaby + everly b. + Lucky Sage = mySTYLE february {handmade & shop small}

Clothing

top: everly b. Mama Sweatshirt...I looove this sweatshirt and have been living in it. I'm quite certain that I need it in gray!! I bought mine oversized so that it'd be extra comfy, and it feels a bit sexy (and less sweatshirt-y) falling off the shoulder a bit ;)

jeans: Miss Me boot cut jeans, if you can imagine that!
shoes: Minnetonka El Paso Suede Moc in black...we've had a super mild winter and I've been wearing these for the past month (with the exception of our recent snow)!

Elle West: She's got Target leggings on and the best hand me down sweater dress & jacket!! Her darling Freshly Picked moccs in rose gold tie it all together perfectly!

Evley Love: Her little cardigan & headband is from Target. Her Life's a Beach onesie is from Fin First. Fin First is amazing, BTW. You will see more of their goodies here...I want an entire summer wardrobe consisting only of the following combination: Fin First tanks & tees, jeans, moccs, boots & sandals. That's it!! I love their hand done illustrations, soft fabric, and quality details. If you like Evley's onesie at all, check out Fin First for the entire family!

Her leggings are AIMbaby (of course), our favorites! Be sure to stop in to see all the beautiful prints currently in stock + head wraps + the new fitted crib sheets!!

Finishing her outfit off just right is her Freshly Picked moccasins in raspberry. We've totally been pretending it's summer around here! Freshly Picked has an insane and beautiful variety of colors (for boys and girls), so be sure to check them out...these little moccs last forever and are perfect for little ones (or bigger ones that would rather run around shoeless than wear hard soled shoes)!

Accessories
earrings: handmade Peacock feather earrings purchased from Nature's Oasis in Durango. I do not know the maker, but I know they're local and I've only seen them in Nature's O!!
bracelets: Mine- 2 gorgeous pieces from Lucky Sage. Jade makes each of her bracelets herself; with a gorgeous friendship + unique style. Stop by her Etsy shop, or her new website, to see what's currently available!! There's a sale going on at the Lucky Sage website until Friday! Use the code LOVEMONTH to receive 15% off your order! I've also got two of my Mono Geo Adjustable Bracelets in gold and black paired with my Lucky Sage goodies. These charms stamp so beautifully and the adjustable design is quickly becoming a favorite ;) 
Evley Love- Baby girl has on her Infant Braided Charm and Love Tag Bracelets!!

Photography
All photos are by & property of E. Lee Photography :: Visit her Website and on Facebook to see more of Esther's work & to schedule your own shoot. 

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I started writing and erased it! I have too much to tell you and am going to save it for an update post (which I hope to write soon)! However, this shoot was 100% natural in the sense that we didn't dress for the occasion (these are everyday clothes), I'm not wearing make-up and don't have clean hair, and Esther didn't smooth any of my flaws ;) I hope you enjoyed the photos, and here's a tiny bit about what's been going on this month...

I've been hanging with my girls while True's in school, I have a handmade and shop small obsession, and I've been putting time and effort into my Etsy shop. If you haven't been by in awhile, stop in and check it out!!

If you're on Instagram, find me (@prettybyjl) so that you can connect with all the featured shops in this post! That is how I came across them and there are literally hundreds (if not thousands) more, beautifully showcasing their products on the social media platform. If you're not on Instagram, that's what this post is for...to introduce you to a few of my favorites. I'll continue to sprinkle them in throughout the rest of the year's mySTYLE posts!!

I hope your February has been great and I'll do a Three Kid Diaries post soon!

X O X O X, JL