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Monday, March 11, 2013

{flat curls to fab curls!}

I'm sure i'm not the only fish in the sea with extremely thin/flat/limp hair, so I thought a quick tutorial would come in handy for all you ladies who have the same problem!

All you need is about 15 seconds and a large brush.

Here we go!

(FYI there's only 4 more days to enter this weeks giveaway! Go HERE if you haven't yet!)

1. Start out with curled hair- make sure its all the way cooled before the next step!

2. part your hair to two sides, and holding the bottom of your hair, begin to brush your hair up- giving it some major rat!

3. Back comb- (or should I say back brush) anywhere on top that needs some help

4. Stop once your hair looks like a big crazy mess!

Now using the same brush, gently brush over any wild pieces to calm it down a little.

5. Hairspray and Viola!!

I am loving both the leopard print and the style of these pants! And not to mention, they are probably the most comfy pants I own! I actually fell asleep in them the other night because they feel like pajama bottoms- no joke! It doesn't take much to dress up this outfit either because the pants already make such a statement!

Leopard pants: Wet Seal $22.90
Studded top: Ross (in stores only) $8.99
Necklace: Bohme boutique (Layton Hills Mall) $12.99
Bracelet: Forever 21 $5.99
Get this look for: $50.87

Shoes: H&M

Friday, March 8, 2013

{Bubble Necklace Giveaway}

I will be giving away not one, but TWO bubble necklaces to 2 lucky followers!! The best part, you get to choose your own color!! I will be giving one to one of my instagram followers, and one to my blog followers. If you follow both, your chances double! Read below the picture for details on how to enter!

Winners will be announced Saturday, March 16th

(make sure to comment on each step you do for greater chances to win!)

HOW TO ENTER:

INSTAGRAM

1. Follow me on instagram @ashleyhuze

2. share this on instagram and hashtag #ashleyhuzegiveaway

BLOG

3. Follow my blog OR follow via email with "blog lovin" (on right side bar)

EXTRA ENTERIES:

4. Share this on Facebook

5. Share this on pinterest

GOOD LUCK!!

And the winners are.....

@tracymushy via instagram

AND

Tori BaldridgeMarch 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM

I love the concept or your blog! So innovative ;) Gladly following!

xoxo

CONGRATS!!!

Email me @ ash121888@gmail.com subject line "giveaway winner" to choose your colors!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

{gold buttons}

Excited to be wearing something from my first sponsor! And can I say, i'm so completely in love with their website!! You will fall in love too when you see their prices!
Lots more from them to come in later posts!

Top: c/o Dress Link $7.00

Skirt: (Old) Ross: $12.99

Tights: Gap $10.50
Earrings: Forever 21 $4.80
Get this look for: $35.29

Boots: Forever young (sold out) :(

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

{bubbles}

The sun has been teasing me so much lately to the point I really couldn't take it anymore! We needed to get outside! So me and the hubs put the kiddos in their stroller and we went for a little walk to the park. It wasn't nearly warm enough to spend the day out, but we were still able to take advantage of the sun!

We brought some bubbles along because they both go nuts over them! (and this way, I didn't have to worry about getting my floors sticky.) Simon chases after the big sloppy bubbles while Cohen likes the little round ones--isn't it funny how different (yet alike) they are?

Spring can't come soon enough!! Can't wait to spend my summer at the pool!

Studded top: Ross (in stores only) $8.99

Stripped cardigan: Tj Maxx (in stores only) $7.99

Hat: Tj Maxx (in stores only) $9.99

patterned leggings: H&M $12.95

Necklace: Forever 21 $4.80

Watch: Rue 21 $10.99

Get this look for: $55.71

Boots: Forever young (on sale now, buy 1 get 1 free!)

{stripes}

I'm a huge sucker for button up blouses so when I saw this darling striped one, it was no questions asked, I had to have it! One of my favorite parts is that it's longer in the back (I call these "mullet tops," it's the easiest way to explain them!) Whatever they're called, I LOVE the look of them!

Top: Forever 21 $22.80

Necklace:Forever 21 $7.80

Earrings: Forever 21 $3.80

Leggings: Ross (in stores only) $5.99

Get this look for: $40.39

Monday, March 4, 2013

{Introducing my twins!}

Hello readers! I thought it would be fun today to make a post introducing my handsome little devils,

Simon & Cohen.

My little gents are growing up way too fast! I can't believe in less than a month we will be celebrating their 1st birthday! A big part of me is beyond excited, but another part wants time to rewind so I can hold them again as newborns. It happened way to quickly. I love the playful stage they're in right now! They're constantly discovering and learning new things. They are the best of friends and make each other (and their parents) laugh all day long! I was one lucky mommy to get these two perfect souls to raise as my own.

Some of the joys of raising twins

-They keep each other fully entertained and don't need much entertainment from mom.

- The couch is their favorite piece of furniture. They chase each other around it for hours while they laugh their heads off (funniest/cutest thing to watch)

-The second one baby is awake, his first goal is to find his brother.

-If one baby is sad, the other baby instantly becomes much sadder

(they love having crying contests)

-Although they sometimes steal toys from each other, they are also very good at sharing and taking turns.

-They follow each other around and take turns being the leader.

-They give each other kisses/hugs and occasional slaps.

(Here's a cute youtube video of them kissing and laughing)

* To read about my pregnancy, how I found out I was having twins and other juicy stuff, head over to my other blog-- the-inspired-creative-one

OUTFIT

Sweater: H&M $15.80

Leggings: Ross (in stores only) $5.99

Watch: Tai Pan $10.99