Shake, Bam and a Shabby Apple Giveaway

Shake, shake.  Shake, shake.

Bam, bam.  Bam, bam.

I know Bucket is busy "entertaining" himself when I hear that.

Unfortunately I know it's probably with something he shouldn't be playing with.

Like canned food, serving bowls or the girls' toys.

I recently found him with some ibuprofen. 

I don't know why they call the bottles "childproof."

Because with a little shake and a little bam, my 15 month old can open them.

GREEN SWEATER VEST - Made by my mom
YELLOW SANDALS - Cynthia Vincent for Target
BRACELET, EARRINGS - iSanctuary
BELT - Kenneth Cole (thrifted)
JEANS - 1921

 

JACKET, BLACK WEDGES - Old Navy
T-SHIRT - Alternative Apparel (via Anonymous)
STRIPED SKIRT - Target
SUNGLASSES - c/o Firmoo

 

Here are a few outfits from the week.  The other day I was having a "jeans and t-shirt" sort of day.  But not wanting to be boring I decided to throw on a vest.  I went with this asymmetric green one my mom knitted for me.  It kinda looks like seaweed but in a cool way.  The second outfit lacks color but was comfy.  Another t-shirt but this time with stripes and wedges.  I'm linking it up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

Shabby Apple recently offered to do a giveaway for Spinning Threads.  Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in vintage and retro dresses.  One lucky reader will get a $50 gift card to pick out a gorgeous vintage dress of their own.  If it was me, I'd choose this fabulous blue tutu (True Love Skirt) or this on-trend black and white striped dress (Mezzanine).

Here's what you have to do to enter:

Like Shabby Apple on Facebook

Follow Spinning Threads via GFC or Bloglovin'

(Extra Entry: Like Spinning Threads on Facebook and leave a separate comment)

Leave a comment telling me what you would get if you win!

 

Yup, it's that easy!  Contest ends May 19th. 

What Bucket looks like when I take away his stuff (i.e. canned food, meds, etc.)

Usually during spring I'm in bright colors and wild patterns but for some reason I've been in a "neutrals" mood lately.  Maybe I need Bucket to give me a shake and a bam to put a little funk back in my fashion or maybe I could go buy me that tutu skirt from Shabby Apple!!!

 

Tanned, Mobile and An eShakti Giveaway

"Baby, you did it!"

Princess Sparkles enthused as Bucket army crawled.

Camouflage loves to put the TV remote in front of Bucket

(and like most men, he loves to reach for said remote).

However, I have reservations.  He's only 5 months. 

And I like the fact that 1 of my 3 kids can't go anywhere.

IKAT TOP - Old Navy, $6
ORANGE CUT-OFFS - Forever 21, $12.50
BRACELET - T & J Designs
LEOPARD RING - Forever 21
FRINGE NECKLACE - Made by my mom
FRINGE STILETTOS - Qupid

The Payless wedges I ended up changing in to :)

Yesterday I got a spray tan from my good friend, Bronzer.  I only had one done before my wedding, so it was fun to try it again.  I was originally wearing gray and white, and realized, it did nothing for my newly tanned self.  So I decided to go with some bright F21 cut-offs and a brown ikat top that sorta matched my new skin tone.  I started out wearing these awesome fringe stilettos, but in the end realized that I would probably not be able to wear these out all day.


The GIVEAWAY!!!

Remember this dress? Well, eShakti inadvertently sent me a second one. So they said I could give it away! It's a great one shoulder maxi, size Medium (or an 8). It was a tad looser than the measurements said but I was able to belt it. It's pretty long, I'm 5'2 but wearing 5 inch heels!!!

Here's what you have to do to enter:

- FOLLOW Spinning Threads via GFC

- Leave me a comment telling me where you'd wear this dress :)

 

***for a BONUS ENTRY, "like" Spinning Threads on facebook

(if you already like Spinning Threads than you can have another entry as well)

 

This giveaway is open internationally.  Good luck and I'll announce the winner July 30th!  And if you're checking out eShakti and find something you like, use the code "SP25ZRE" to get an additional 10% off the already 40% off that's going on right now!!!  It's good until the end of the month.

 

Bucket army crawls to the TV remote

 

I love to wear sky high heels, but I'll admit, while they look good on, they don't always feel good.  And while I'm all for suffering for fashion, I unfortunately have to be practical at times, especially now that I'll be chasing 3 mobile kiddos!

Colorful Kenyan Dress and a Winner

Princess Sparkles and Pigtails love to play together.

But they also fight.  A lot.

This happens in their bed, the car, the backyard, a shopping cart.

The other day they were in the bath fighting over a doll.

I told them to stop or I'd take it away.

As I walked out I heard Sparkles pray...

"Please take away my sister, Jesus."

PRINTED DRESS - Heavenly Treasures
BRACELET - H&M
CAGE HEELS - Kelsi Dagger (via Loehmanns)

Monday's Inspiration

Here's the dress I bought at the Heavenly Treasures tea party.  It comes from Kenya and can be worn as a dress or a bathing suit cover.  I chose my cage shoes from Loehmanns I found on the clearance rack for $12!  I'm linking up with Two Birds' "Inspiration Monday."  Even though it's not exactly the same kind of dress, I thought it was fun with a pattern and could work for the inspiration.

Pigtails before Princess Sparkles fights with her over those goggles.

I'm also announcing the winner of the $50 Shabby Apple gift card.  Thank you to everyone who entered.  I decided to throw the names into a hat and have Princess Sparkles and Pigtails do the honors.  In order to keep them from fighting, Pigtails held the hat and Sparkles picked the name. 

And the winner is...

Sparkles announces the winner, Julie Scott Laws.

So Julie please email me.  And if you didn't win, don't fight, there will be plenty of other giveaways.  I promise.

 

Tribal Print, Tattoos & Shabby Apple Giveaway

"More tatts!"

Pigtails exclaimed to Camouflage.

My 2-year old is obsessed with tattoos.

She loves putting them up and down her arms.

They give her pink-dress-clad-self a little edge!

TRIBAL PRINT SKIRT - Sunny Leigh (thrifted)
RED NURSING TANK - Glamourmom
WHITE VEST - Loehmanns
FLORAL HEELS - Rebels
CUFF, NECKLACE - Heavenly Treasures

Today's "Inspiration Monday" look from Two Birds is Eva Mendes.  I decided to wear a tribal print skirt I thrifted from GW with a red nursing tank and a white vest.  I wore this to the Heavenly Treasures Tea Party I attended over the weekend.  I brought Bucket as my date, so I needed to be able to feed him easily.  I decided to mix prints and wore some floral print heels.  I can't wait to show you all what I got from Heavenly Treasures in my next post!

Pigtails shows off her new tatts!

I'm excited to announce that Shabby Apple is going to give one lucky Spinning Threads reader a $50 GIFT CARD!  Shabby Apple is an online boutique that sells fabulously fashionable clothes for women.

Here's what you have to do to enter:

- Be a FOLLOWER of Spinning Threads

- "LIKE" Shabby Apple on facebook 

- Check out Shabby Apple and let me know your FAVORITE ITEM

- Leave me a COMMENT telling me you've done all three!

***EXTRA ENTRY, "LIKE" Spinning Threads on facebook

(do a separate comment for this one!)

sorry International friends, but you must have a US Shipping address to be eligible :(

Good luck and I'll announce the winner on July 16th! Meanwhile, if you wanna purchase something beforehand, you can use the code "spinningthreads10off" to get a 10% discount on their website!

Thanks for entering!!!  And whether you like something girly and pink, "tatted" and edgy, or both, Shabby Apple will have something awesome for you!  So go now and check it out!  It'll be fun!

$50 Giveaway from Zoe Clothing Co

STRIPED GREEN DRESS - Motherhood Maternity
BLACK SWEATER COAT - Loehmanns
FEATHER HEADBAND - Downtown LA Fashion District
SUEDED DESERT WEDGE BOOTS - Old Navy

"Mommy, would a princess wear this?"  This is the question I get from Princess Sparkles every morning while she gets dressed.  For 4 years Sparkles would wear anything I put on her, but that time is over and now she will only wear things that are "pretty" (i.e. pink, frilly, shiny or poofy).  Another mother recently said, "how cute that your daughter dressed in costume for the pumpkin patch" and I had to let her know it wasn't a costume.

Sparkles and Pigtails
in "princess" attire

I'm participating in "Fashion Challenge" from Megan Mae Daily and Casual Chic Kiki.  Today's challenge is midi or maxi.  This wasn't too hard considering almost all of my maternity dresses are midi (yay for the trend!!!).  I'm also linking up to Pleated Poppy's "What I Wore Wednesday" and Momma Go Round's "Real Momma Real Style."

Zoe Clothing Co has kindly offered to GIVEAWAY $50 to a lucky Spinning Threads reader to spend at their online store!  They are a fabulous Christian clothing company who makes some really amazing t-shirts, dresses, kids clothes, sweatshirts and more! 

Here's how to enter:

- Follow Spinning Threads on Google Friend Connect

- Go to Zoe Clothing Co and check out their goodies

- Leave a comment here letting me know what you'd buy with the $50

- Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win

***For an extra entry "like" Spinning Threads on FACEBOOK (please leave this in a separate comment)

You have until Wednesday, November 2nd to enter.  Good luck! 

Here are some of my favorites from their store:

Black Dress - $30

Fruit of the Spirit - $22

Rain - $22

Green Flower - $25

If you want to buy something now they are giving 20% off all women's t-shirts and outerwear for joining their facebook page and/or email list!

Anyway, I'm super excited about this and so thankful to Zoe Clothing Co for their generous giveaway.  Seriously, check out their clothes.  They have something for everyone, even Princess Sparkles would approve!!!

My First Giveaway - Happy 4th of July!

Textured Pendant with Glass Beads and Glass Pearls

I'm so excited to announce my very first giveaway!  A huge thanks to my lovely sponsor, Jaclyn1423, who has so kindly chosen a beautiful and very versatile piece (can be worn long, double wrapped, etc) valued at $24 to give to one lucky Spinning Threads reader.

To enter, all you have to do is 1) be a follower of Spinning Threads, then 2) go and check out Jaclyn's shop here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite piece of hers is (and tell me if you buy something cuz I totally want to know!). 

This giveaway is open to everyone (yes, even you lovely blog friends far and away!) for the next two weeks (it'll close July 18th)!  The winner will be announced Wednesday July 20th so definitely come back and check to see if you won! 

I am so appreciative of all the blog friends I've met over these last 6 months, and I thank you for all the supportive comments, the blog stalking, and how you've inspired me with your posts!

Good luck and thank you so much for entering!

***don't forget if you buy something from Jaclyn1423 you can get a 15% off discount by using the code 14spinningthreads23 when you check out!