This series is brought to you by Levi’s® Curve ID. Find your custom fit at Levi’s® stores or Levi.com.
Wowzers! I am so excited and honored to be part of this Levi’s® Curve ID campaign and to finally be able to share with all of you. Though, some of you have already seen this little documentary floating about the internet as a commercial on Hulu or YouTube (some of you even found your way here because of it). It merges me, our family, crafting, fashion, and blogging all together in one. Now, you actually get to put a voice behind the writing…
I gotta say that the Levi’s® Curve ID quiz is the simplest ever. It really got it all right for me. Besides the length (because I am really short), my main problem is that gaping I experience at the back of my jeans. I don’t really like flashing all those behind me (I don’t think they like it either) when I sit, so when I got my curve figured out, and tried on the appropriate pair, problem solved! Seriously.
Also, going back to length, Levi’s® offers most their jeans in a shorter length, which worked well for me too. No alterations necessary. That is always a plus!
I love the Levi’s® Curve IDmotto of fitting for the shape, not the size. It makes sense, doesn’t it?! We all are so different and it just makes sense to have jeans catered to all our different shapes. It is a celebration of diversity. I think that’s kinda genius!
I got two pairs from Levi’s® for the shoot, but I really loved them so much, that I even bought my own pair in a straight leg. Just like I said in video, “I like all different types for all different occasions,” so I wanted to add a different style to my collection! If I am home, I usually like to wear skinnies or straight leg, but if I am going on a date with Ben, I love to throw on a pair of flares! Jeans are just so great cause they are easy to dress up and dress down.
I know, the most popular pant style right now are skinnies, and this is the pair I own, but I suggest trying out the straights and the flares too because they are equally as lovely and comfy!
So tell me, what kind of things do you look for in a good pair of jeans? I suggest giving the Levi’s® Curve ID quiz a shot and it may just work well for you… it did for me!
BTW- If you told my 16 year old self, who was so badly wanting a pair of Levi’s® but would only buy the less desirable colors because they were on sale, that one day I might be in a Levi’s® commercial that played on the internet, I probably would have peed in my pants from the excitement. Really. No joke. Thanks Levi’s®, I really do like you…
P.S. Special thanks to Scott Compton and Remedy Editorial for putting together a great video!!! They all put my family at such ease and made it feel comfortable to be in front of the camera. Remedy Editorial, I really like you guys too…
P.P.S. Levi’s® is offering 15% off your order using the coupon code: MYCAKIES at checkout. Offer expires at 11:59pm PST on Wednesday 3/21. Fantastic right?!!
Meet See the Skyline a blog penned by a mama named Tiffany. Tiffany writes about her life as a mom and wife in Southern California, as well as being a small shop owner for custom stationary and invitation work. She creates beautiful custom stationary for weddings, birthday parties, posters, labels and more! Tiffany’s work is mainly hand-drawn and tailored to the customer’s style. I really love the uniqueness of every piece!
For one Cakies reader Tiffany is giving away a 25 card stationary set and custom rubber stamp from the See the Skyline shop. Here are some things you can do to get yourself in this lovely giveaway:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite item in her shop.
2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave each separate links here.
Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Even if you are overseas, please feel welcomed to join in on the fun!
The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, February 22md and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here). Good luck!
Thalita creates such whimsical illustrations that encapsulate childhood so perfectly. Each piece is dreamy, child-like, and utterly sweet. She has prints ready made that would be perfect for a nursery, child’s room or adorning some sweet little spot in your home. There are also ready made birthday sets with ready-made invitations, birthday and thank you cards all with coordinating red envelopes. Her notecard sets are also absolutely adorable for the special notes of encouragement or just because you may need to send out. My favorite in her shop is her custom illustration prints that she offers, and here is one she did of True a few years ago.
As a little treat for you, Thalita is offering one “I read” print (boy or girl) and a set of matching bookplates. Cakies readers can also get 15% orders just use coupon code mycakies.
Here are some things you can do to get yourself in this lovely giveaway:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite item in her shop.
2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave each separate links here.
Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Even if you are overseas, please feel welcomed to join in on the fun!
The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, February 22md and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here). Good luck! Thank you so much Thalita!!!
I am most definitely a babywearer. It helps free up the hands and to be honest, I think it is really cute too! I love seeing mamas wearing their babies. I bought this particular sling before True was even born, and Ben has his own in black (the ring sling in this post is another type I like to wear). Glow sits nice and comfy inside. Her legs are crossed and kind of forward. She is cozy inside just like she was when she was in my womb.
With toting around four girls out and about, I am almost always wearing Glow. It is just much easier that way. Plus, I love having her close and cuddly next to me and hearing all her cute little coos. It always put a smile on my face.
If you are a mama, do you have a favorite type of carrier to wear baby?
What I’m wearing… shirt, thrifted. skirt, vintage. necklace, homako. sling, mama’s milk. cinnamon shoe-gar wedge c/o modcloth (my wedge is out of stock, but this isn’t and is adorably cute and the same brand!).
I thrifted this poncho way back, even before Ben and I got married, and actually I think it was before I left to study abroad in London. I have always loved it and it is so comfy. It is one of my favorite comfy things to wear and I am sure I will never get rid of it.
Looking at these pictures, I should have folded out the top part of the boot because it has a really cool pattern inside and I should shown that part off. Oh well… there is always next time!
Welcome Paper Coterie. Lots of pretty photo books, calendars, photo canvases, journals, cards and more! All of which could be personalized with a photo of your choice. This past Christmas I was able to order some items from them and gift them to the grandparents (and a few other people). After all, what do grandparents want most of? Pictures of their grandchildren of course! I really loved the way the albums and calendars came out. Judging by the smiles of the grandparents, they loved them too!
For one Cakies reader, Paper Coterie is giving away a $50 gift certificate to their shop along with free shipping. To win, here are some things you can do:
1. Leave a comment telling me what you would purchase from Paper Coterie. 2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave each separate links here.
The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Thursday, January 19th. Good luck! Many thanks to Paper Coterie!!!
I have a large growing pile of fabric scraps. I refuse to throw them away because I am sure they can be used for something. I have been seeing different types of interesting necklaces made of buttons, beads, and fabric. Then, I figured why not make one out of my scraps...
I think it made my white shirt a little less boring. This was so quick and easy to make.
How to make a recycled scraps necklace (which is very similar to the straps on my braided tablecloth bag):
1. Take your scrap fabric, I cut a .5''-1'' snip and tear the rest of the fabric down for a nice frayed edge. Used 3 different fabrics for each strand.
2. Take 3 of the torn pieces and tie the ends together with a rubber band.
3. Braid the 3 pieces together and tie ends together with rubber band when done.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for more strands. Remember you can make the strands any length you want, if run out of fabric, just weave more into the braid.
5. Once all the strands you want are braided, gather one end of each strand together and straight stitch together with sewing machine. Repeat for the other ends of the strands. Snip off any excess.
6. Gather ends of the necklace and sew together (snip excess) or a ribbon can be sewn at the ends to be able to tie the necklace closed, but I just sewed both ends together.
7. Voila! A nice way to make use of all your lovely scraps.
Sorry if the directions get you a little lost, but it really is easy. I promise. Maybe I should put some in the shop. Please share any other good ideas you may have of things that can be made with scraps. I would love to hear (read) them!