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    Life Update: #SoOverIt

    August 30, 2017September 28, 2017

    Hi friends, So I went a bit radio silent this last week as pregnancy is starting to take a really big toll on my mental {and to be fair, physical} state. And as the title of this post states – I’m SO over it. I’m midway through my 34th week and I am just DONE.

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    Bump Style: A Slip Dress for the Summer Heat

    July 19, 2017August 9, 2017

    London has been experiencing some unnatural summer weather these past couple weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for 80 degrees and sunshine. But a city like London just isn’t properly equipped to deal with such heat. Read: they don’t believe in air conditioning. Or at least it’s not a common amenity. Which is totally

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    Mommyhood: My Essentials for Surviving & Thriving in your 2nd Trimester

    July 17, 2017August 7, 2017

    Well y’all it’s hard to believe, but I’ve officially reached the end of my 2nd trimester. It’s crazy how fast these 6 months have gone by and how I’m entering the home stretch. Compared to my first 3 months, these last 3 have been breezy. Dare I even say fun. I guess that’s why they

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    • The adventures of incoming molars
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Literally 5 seconds after this cheeky grin he threw his teether across the room and yelled/cried at me about it.
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Lucky for him I only have photographic proof of the moment before.
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#masonfox #candidchildhood #toddlerlife
    • 👆🏾Currently on the blog👆🏾It’s the first outfit post I’ve done in a long time.
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Despite this look, I’ve been struggling A LOT with dressing my pregnant body the second time around. Partially because I’m over winter clothes - but mostly because pregnancy hormones messing with my mental state.
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Check the post for more - or just to see this look up close.
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Link in bio! #ontheblog #bloggerstyle #lovemyblog
    • Thank goodness for Friday, florals, and spring sunshine (that’s right we’ve been cruising at almost 60 degrees here in London)
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Looking forward to a relaxing weekend - what do you have planned?
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#tgif #fridaymood #weekendready
    • The O.G. Valentines 💁🏾‍♀️❤️🙋🏽‍♂️ Also I’m ready for summer...and wine 🌝🍷 #happyvalentinesday #tbt #summervibes
    • Some days call for funky earrings, a fun tee, and a little lippy.
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Self care is a hot topic at the moment and whether you’re into yoga retreats or epic spa days for your TLC, I’ve found most acts of self care come in small moments in the day meant just for you.
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I talk more about this in this week’s blog post. If you’re interested, be sure to check it outttt - link in bio.
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#wcw #ontheblog #bloggerlife #bloggerstyle
    • If that’s not a face of pure joy I don’t know what is.
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Mason had the time of his life on the swings today - check my stories to hear all his giggles.
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Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
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#masonfox #candidchildhood #myhappycapture

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