Blog Year in Review - Part 2

Happy New Year! Some of us at The Blended Blog decided that it would only be appropriate to recap the year. Everyone probably has a different take on it, but I decided since I already did a review on my favorite DIY projects this year that I would review what I wanted to accomplish this year.

 

I never really said this out loud, but a few years ago I wanted to work on upping my jewelry game. I never wore any jewelry, ever, surprising I know right? 2014 was spent working on my wardrobe, along with this year. I got a LOT Of help from Alison, but while doing the challenges I think I sort of found my style a little bit and realized that I was growing out of the Style Challenges*. As much as I love them, two of the 4 seasons just weren't for me. I might go back and do another Spring Challenge, but for the most part California only gets one season, and that's mid 70's. This year besides focusing on clothes, I also wanted to try and focus on make-up and really learn how to apply it. I watch a TON of youtube videos.

Some of my favorite Challenge outfits this year were:

Spring 2015 Challenge  Outfits

 Day 7 / Day 8 / Day 12

Summer 2015 Challenge Outfits

Day 4 / Day 7 /  Day 16 

Fall 2015 Challenge Outfits

 

Day 4 / Day 7 / Day 12

Some of my favorite outfits that I put together.

I found a love of jean vests this year, I am definitely going to incorporate them more next year!

My first pair of camo pants, I wasn't on board, but the more I saw them, the more I wanted them, and I finally found the perfect pair. They are oh so comfy and I want to wear them all the time, and they really do go with everything!

And then of course I discovered plaid shirts this year. I had one last year, but I didn't really start wearing them until recently. I love them oh so much and I want them all!

And of course all of the Walking Boot Outfits

Outfit 1 / Outfit 2/ Outfit 3

That's my outfit review of the year, in one post. I can't wait to see what I put together next year. Now go check out all of the other ladies!

Shoes to Shiraz | Two Teens and Their Mama | Making the Most of Everyday | Foxy's Domestic Side

Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After | Mishaps & Mayhem of Solitary Life | Nick & Nik

Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy | Daily Style Finds

Have a great New Years tonight! We're keeping it low key, since Mini Fox is getting over being sick. Everyone stay safe and I'll see you in the new year!

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Baby Fox!

And I'd like to wish Baby Fox a Happy Birthday! I can't believe he's 5 years old! Where did the time go?

Head on over The Blended Blog to read about my Christmas Memory, which of course is his birth! A day I will never soon forget.

2016 Hair Challenge Announcement

Yep you read the right! After my semi-successful Hair Challenge I did with Vanessa earlier this year, I decided to not make it just a week long challenge but a year long challenge! That's right, I'm challenging myself to do my hair 52 times. Now it doesn't have to be 52 different hair styles, I'm just trying to get myself out of the: I just leave my hair down or throw it in a ponytail. Actually come to think of it, I mostly leave it down. I'm really hoping that by doing this challenge that I'll actually learn how to do some cool things with my hair.

Let me know if you want to co-host with me, I think I'll post my hair from the week on Wednesdays, maybe with an outfit or two. First link-up will be on January 6, 2016! So get your hair ready and link up some ideas I can steal. I already know I want to try one of Deena's hair styles she did in hair challenge earlier this year (I tried to find it on her blog, but then started reading all of her old posts and well...I never found it, so Deena, remember that video you did with how you throw your hair up really quick, it was super cute...link pretty please!)

Also linking up with Amanda, for Thinking Out Loud, Vanessa and Penny for Thinking out Loud, Lulia, Stephanie and Sarah for The Ladies Collective, Annie and Natalie for Thoughts for Thursday and Joey and Kristin for Stuff and Things

What I Wore - Imagine a Boot

Hello! I know super late posting today, but we got to wrapping gifts last night, well Mr. was wrapping the gifts, I was cleaning up and working on Baby Fox's birthday cake topper. I hope it comes out, because the decorating tip I was using had a fight with the garbage disposal and well...things didn't go well for my decorating tips, EVERY.SINGLE.TIME I do this...I use a tip and it goes down the disposal, need to go get some more, STAT.

Anyway, off topic. So I actually got dressed up on Saturday, did my make-up and forgot to take an outfit post. My last walking boot outfit...BUT, I do have the outfit that I did wear, it was a suggestion from Alison from last years Winter Challenge.

But imagine a walking boot, a silver statement necklace, and a black TOM wedge look-a-like.

Guess what happened yesterday? I got out of my walking boot! Kicked it to the curb! Instead I got this lovely thing, hear the sarcasm?

 

I would almost prefer the boot, it barely fits in my tennis shoe, what outfit could I possibly wear for Christmas with workout shoes? Okay he did say I could wear regular shoes, but most of the shoes I own are heels...what to do, what to do...

 

Anyway, while I figure that out, come back tomorrow for a big announcement! Nope I'm not pregnant...keep on guessing.

 

Also linking up with Tucker Up, Because Shanna Said So,  On Trend Tuesday, Cappuccino and Fashion, Sydney Fashion Hunter, Pampers and Pearls, Happiness at Mid Life, The Pleated Poppy,Shopping My Closet,  Let It Shine, More Pieces of Me,  Pumps and Push-Ups, A Lovely Little Wardrobe

 

The Blended Blog Christmas Exchange

Hello! I know, I've missed a few days here, unplanned. I was really planning on posting on Friday, but Thursday I was just tired and couldn't get my act together, then the weekend happened and we went to my cousin's that is 100 miles away, so 200 miles round trip in one evening, then we left for LEGOLAND first thing Sunday morning. But today I'm excited to be blogging about another Christmas exchange I participated in with some of The Blended Blog ladies.

I got an awesome gift from Alison from Puppies and Pretties.

First let's talk that cute towel. It was packaged on top and the first thing I saw. So, so cute right?

But wait, it gets better, I opened it up after I took this picture and guess what? There were 4 foxes on it!

I got this picture after this guy tried to photobomb my picture.

And then I noticed the cute pom poms on the bottom. I was using it in my kitchen and was going to take a photo of it on our oven, but then Mini Fox dumped a cup of water on the kitchen table and tried to clean it up before we noticed...yep, with that towel, so it was soaked and couldn't get a picture.

yep I folded it back up to show you the pom poms

Alison also sent me this cute fox spoon rest...SOO much better than the plain white one I had.

Then she sent me all of these cute soaps, she must have known my kids love Mickey and Minnie because these soaps are so cute. And the other one smell amazing, and will going into the downstairs bathroom for all of our Christmas Dinner guests (22 if you wanted to know).

There you have it, a beautiful box, just for me from Alison! Thank you so much Alison for the very thoughtful gift! Now go check out what I got Carrie from A Lovely Little Wardrobe! I tried to find something she wouldn't normally buy herself, but I thought she would look great in! I hope it fits. Else I hope she can get the correct size.

Also linking up with Tuesday Talk

4 Day Weekend

Hi guys! We are at Legoland for a couple of days so no recap today. I didn't think they would have free wifi, so no computer. Currently writing this from my phone  and sitting in a dark hotel room waiting for the kids to fall asleep. It's hilarious and so entertaining.

First, neither kids took a nap today.

Second, it is currently 8:30

Mini Fox: Coco (what she calls him) where are you? 

Baby Fox: (no answer)

Mini Fox: Coco what are you doing?!?

Baby Fox: (no answer)

Mini Fox: Coco, where are you?

Baby Fox: (whispered voice) in the top bunk.

Mini Fox: oh, I am in my crib.

Then repeat this same conversation a few more times. Kids, they are so funny. 

See you tomorrow for our blogging Christmas exchange post!!

Christmas Cheer Blog Swap

Linking up with Vanessa for the Christmas Cheer Box Swap.

 

 

I actually got Vanessa, so head on over to her blog to find out what I got her! Penny from Penny's Passions got me, and here's what she gave me.

 

 

She got me a cute snowman card. This was the sentiment inside.

 

 

The gingerbread houses are so cute, a whole village, we'll have fun doing those soon.

 

 

The snowman measuring spoons are so cute, they're currently sitting on my counter right next to my stove.

 

 

And these festive bells are hanging on the door to the cabinet where I keep our photo albums. I knew I didn't want to put it somewhere that we opened a lot because they are loud! I think they make this spot look a little more festive.

 

 

Thanks Penny for all the great things to make me smile and enjoy that it's the Christmas season!

 

Also linking up with Amanda, for Thinking Out Loud, Vanessa and Penny for Thinking out Loud, Lulia, Stephanie and Sarah for The Ladies Collective, Annie and Natalie for Thoughts for Thursday and Joey and Kristin for Stuff and Things