Spring Fashion at Walmart

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on April 19, 2013

The weather around here has been odd, to say the least. One day it’s cold and raining, and the next it’s warm and sunny. They say April showers bring May flowers, but perhaps the flowers will bloom early this year.

Today was gorgeous! The wind has finally died down and the temperatures in the mid to high 70s is just perfect. One of my favorite things about warmer weather is that I can pull out my tanks, skirts, and sandals, and put away my big, bulky sweaters and boots.

This year I have actually had to purchase quite a few new items for Spring and Summer. (I weigh a bit more these days!) I headed to Walmart because I had heard that they had some great Maxi dresses, tanks, and skirts for active moms, like us!

I was pleased with my store’s selection of styles, but they seemed to be out of my size in most of my favorites. I did manage to find a few great outfits that are so me. Each of the items will go well with some of the pieces I’ve recently added to my wardrobe, so all in all I was pretty pleased.

Ray picked up a few things for himself, and Walmart also has some great items for the kids, but I wasn’t shopping for them this time. Want to see what I got for just about $60?

Spring Fashion at Walmart

{1} Chevron Maxi Skirt (similar) $12.94 | Jersey Tank $3.88

{2} Ankle Side Zipper Colored Jeans $15.88 | Ribbed Tall and Lean Tank (similar) $3.97

{3} Hi-Low Ruffled Dress (similar) $15.44 | Cozy Sweater $11.88

I was so excited about my new outfits that I completely forgot to look for jewelry to go with them! I plan to check a couple of other stores for those cute maxis I couldn’t find in my size, so I’ll be sure to check out the accessories while I’m at it!

As a participant in the Walmart Moms Program, I’ve received product samples and compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Earth’s Autumn

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on September 25, 2012

Cool, crisp breezes. Comfy, cozy sweaters. Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Long pants and tall boots. Autumn is my favorite time of the year.

If only the weather would cooperate. Unfortunately, with clear skies and temps in the 90s and 100s, there is not a bit of Autumn in the air.

Yet.

You can bet that, as soon as the leaves begin to change and the weather cools, I will be relishing the change of season. There is nothing about the Fall that I dislike, but my favorite (second only to the weather) is the Fall fashion. These are the clothes in which I am most comfortable and comfort is only made possible with a great fit and good shoes.

Here are some of my favorite outfit ideas for the Fall, all featuring Earth Footwear.

Fall Business Beaty
Warm and cozy
Out to dinner with the kids

The Sycamore
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Win a pair of shoes from Earth Footwear!

What do you love most about the Fall season? Let me know in the comments below and you will be entered to win a pair of shoes from Earth Footwear! (Exact pair selected by the company and based on inventory levels.) Winner will be chosen next Friday (October 12th) and will be notified by email.

This post is sponsored by Earth Footwear. Be sure to check out the Fall/Winter 2012 Earth Collection – great shoes to fit the season, starting from $89 for shoes and $119 for boots!  Amazing value for shoes made from genuine leather.

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Introducing Birthing Hip

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on May 1, 2012

Most of you have had babies and, like me, can attest to the fact that your body has changed and will never again be the same as it was in your early twenties. Your favorite jeans no longer fit and the tops that you once wore hang loosely over your chest. Embracing your new body – everything from that extra baby weight to your less-than-perky breasts – can be difficult.

I know I’m not the only one.

I like to consider myself to be fairly fashionable, but I have some pretty fashionable friends, too. These friends are the first ones I think of when I’m putting together an outfit for any special occasion.

Would Kadi wear this?

Which necklace would Candace wear with this top?

I should ask her if she thinks I should wear heels or wedges.

Well, these fabulous gals created a brand new site called Birthing Hip – a site dedicated to fashion for ALL sizes. This fun and flirty space was the brain child of two gals whom I love and chat with daily – Candice of Fashionably Organized and Kadi of Our Seven Seeds. I am excited to be one of their 13 contributors and to share some of my fashion tips with you.

Hop on over and let me know what you think!

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Cruisin’ on the Disney Fantasy – Day Two

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on March 28, 2012

Before I get in to what an amazing day today was, I must say that boarding the Disney Fantasy yesterday was such a thrill. I was on a Disney cruise ship. On vacation by myself. No work and no responsibilities for three whole days.

 

Before Janice and I even found our stateroom, we did a bit of exploring and I decided that someday Ray and I would be back with the kids. There is so much for the whole family to see, taste and do… I was truly enchanted and I knew my kids would just be thrilled with the wide array of fun onboard.

After being greeted by a tote bag full of goodies waiting on our beds – including media credentials for me, which was a sweet surprise – we decided to change into our swimsuits and treat ourselves to a drink at Quiet Cove Bar, near the adult-only pool.

 

Our first evening of sailing was rough. I began to feel a bit lightheaded and was afraid I was becoming seasick. Dinner at Animator’s Palate would have been so much more enjoyable if I had been more prepared. Assuming you don’t get seasick after only being on one single cruise is a very silly idea! I learned that one must always be prepared.

At any rate, today I felt so much better. I did lounge in bed a bit, but do you blame me? I mean, who could resist a big comfy bed and no other sound but the crashing of waves against the side of the ship?

 

Today was the day we were in port; the day to explore Castaway Cay, Disney’s privately-owned island in the Bahamas. Oh.My.Word. It is gorgeous! Just a short distance from where the boat was docked for the day, we discovered where any kid would have a blast spending the day, complete with water slides and a plethora of kid-friendly activities. On a bit further we found an overabundance of fresh fruit and other yummy things to eat.

Island Excursion

Janice and I made ourselves comfortable on the beautiful beach at Serenity Bay, frozen drinks in hand. What a peaceful and relaxing place to spend the afternoon! It was near perfect… Only the addition of my hubby (and perhaps an open-air massage) would have made it completely divine!

 

The Disney PR team treated the bloggers onboard to a fabulous dinner experience at Palo, and were kind enough to include me. Palo is an elegant hideaway serving Northern Italian cuisine just for grown-ups. It felt like a lavish girls night out, as I dined with two of my very best blogger girlfriends and enjoyed a bit of girly conversation. It was the perfect ending to a nearly-perfect day.

Dinner on the High Sea

All photos of our adventures were taken by Janice Croze of 5MinutesforMom.com

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Cruisin’ on the Disney Fantasy – Day One {Fashion Edition}

March 27, 2012

Bon Voyage! by christine-young featuring a ruffle front shirt Poolside by christine-young featuring vintage round sunglasses Party Time at Sea by christine-young featuring sparkle jewelry

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Katniss’ Lounge Outfit

March 23, 2012

Inspired by the super-comfy outfit that Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) wore in the Capitol penthouse scenes in The Hunger Games, THIS is my new favorite outfit. Katniss’ Lounge Outfit by christine-young featuring flutter sleeve tops Flutter sleeve toptarget.com Forever 21 palazzo pants$23 - forever21.com Ballet flattarget.com

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