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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Bear Family
I forgot it is Wednesday! I'm so thrown off with Memorial Day stuck in there.
I took photo's of our bear family {except Daddy who wouldn't try the bear hat on}. Such a poor sport! I needed a Papa Bear to make this post complete!
I took photo's of our bear family {except Daddy who wouldn't try the bear hat on}. Such a poor sport! I needed a Papa Bear to make this post complete!
Mica Bear - He poses so good for me. An ideal model!
Isaak Bear - He didn't want to participate. He was too busy running around the backyard, playing tag. I did get one photo out of him.
Momma Bear
You can get these hats and more on Spirit Hoods! I think they are so fun and cute! They can be used for Halloween, dress-up and winter time!
Gummylump Melissa and Doug Shopping Cart and Slice and Bake Cookies Review
I was really excited that Gumpylump gave me a Melissa and Doug Shopping Cart and Slice and Bake Cookies to review!
Isaak tested these products out. He got the Shopping Cart for his birthday from us. Gummylump has the Melissa and Doug Shopping Cart on sale for $55.99 right now. It's original price is $69.99.
It literally took Daddy only 7 minutes to set up! He had no problems.
Isaak wanted to get a doll and play food to put in it right away.
We took him to Whole Foods a few days later. Isaak did much of our shopping! He was so entertained with having his own cart. Usually I'm saying, "Isaak stay with me!" or "Isaak if you can't stop running, I'll have to put you in the cart {my cart}." He also offers to help me push my cart, which takes forever. I love that he now has his own cart. He kept up with us. Most importantly he was happy the whole time. This cart made our shopping experience much more enjoyable!
Disclaimer:
The opinions on this post are my personal take on the products. This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. I am not compensated to provide my opinion except for receiving the products themselves to test out. Gummylump provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so choose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
If you have questions about this post please contact me at: alissa4illustration@hotmail.com
Isaak tested these products out. He got the Shopping Cart for his birthday from us. Gummylump has the Melissa and Doug Shopping Cart on sale for $55.99 right now. It's original price is $69.99.
It literally took Daddy only 7 minutes to set up! He had no problems.
Isaak wanted to get a doll and play food to put in it right away.
We took him to Whole Foods a few days later. Isaak did much of our shopping! He was so entertained with having his own cart. Usually I'm saying, "Isaak stay with me!" or "Isaak if you can't stop running, I'll have to put you in the cart {my cart}." He also offers to help me push my cart, which takes forever. I love that he now has his own cart. He kept up with us. Most importantly he was happy the whole time. This cart made our shopping experience much more enjoyable!
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| Here he just stopped off for a cheese sample. |
Isaak got the Slice and Bake Cookies Play Food Set by Melissa and Doug for his birthday from Aunt Terra. Gummylump has the Melissa and Doug Slice and Bake Cookies Play Food Set on sale for $15.99 right now. It's original price is $19.99.
I had to take a picture of the set all packaged up! It super cute!
It comes with the works. Maybe it could come with some Olive Oil spray ;). It has a pan, 12 cookies, cookie dough container, spatula, knife and oven mit.
What the boy's and I like is that the cookies are attached with Velcro. It makes them easy to pull up with the spatula. Also the top of the cookies are attached with Velcro as well. This is where the knife comes in handy! Mica calls these cookies, "Donuts." They look a little like both. ;)
I'm super excited about Isaak's new toy's from Gummylump! Please visit their site. Like Gummylump on Facebook!
Disclaimer:
The opinions on this post are my personal take on the products. This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. I am not compensated to provide my opinion except for receiving the products themselves to test out. Gummylump provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so choose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
If you have questions about this post please contact me at: alissa4illustration@hotmail.com
Free Flash Set -June Only
To help celebrate our tenth anniversary we were lucky enough to have an all-star cast of friends chip in some great skull artwork for this exclusive set of Pulse flash.
This set is a limited edition exclusive and will only be printed from June 1st to June 30th and then that's it. Like Disney it goes back into the vault. The other thing that makes this set exclusive is the fact it's not for sale. It is a thank you for anyone who makes a purchase over $300. from Pulse in the month of June. So if you have been thinking about buying a machine or some new flash, this is the month to do it.
The set is two color sheets and one black and grey and includes art from Nick Baxter * Needles * Drew Rash * Hunter Spanks * Kris Gregoire * Edu Cerro * Greg Larsen * Bud Garo * Piotr Kopytek * Liberty Tattoo * Pat Murdough * Jay Langer * Joel Molina * Andrew Connor * Lou Jacque * Bob Tyrrell * Mason Williams * Kevin Riley * Tim Brewer & Tilt.
A very special "thank you" to all the artists who participated in the set, we appreciate it. Enjoy.
A very special "thank you" to all the artists who participated in the set, we appreciate it. Enjoy.In VB's Closet: Rick Owens Long Fine-Knit Cardigan
So I was just doing some research trying to find Victoria's cardigan from the park the other day and I found both the cardigan and another photo of her wearing the exact same piece last month so this is a combined "Closet" and "Favorites" post.Victoria wore this Rick Owens long fine-knit cotton cardigan both April 9th and May 28th to soccer practice with her boys. Back in April, she wore it with a black tank, self designed jeans and sunglasses, and her Louboutin boots. She wore it this weekend with leggings, Gucci sunglasses, another black tank, and her Louboutin Ariella Talon boots. Both times she looked comfy and stylish... perfect for a day out with her boys.
This cardigan is currently available on Net-a-Porter here for $845.
source: CP & NAP
Victoria's Pregnancy Style Staples
For each of her four pregnancies, Victoria Beckham has had a distinct style during every one. For example, with Brooklyn she was all about showing off her belly which she did in form fitting dresses and belly baring tops. While pregnant with Romeo, she favored fitted tops masked underneath blazers and sweaters. With Cruz, she was all about the ponchos and capes. With baby girl Beckham, I've noticed the following items have been her pregnancy style staples...
Victoria was rarely spotted outside of her home without one of her two Marc Jacobs quilted leather jackets. She owns two colors - black and a hunter green - which she often paired with jeans and leggings over the first few months. Underneath the coat, she typically wears either a loose fitting tank or T-shirt.
Of course one of her own designs would obviously be a fourth time pregnancy staple. Now Victoria's dress collections are usually very slim fitted and well tailored. For the past few seasons, she has been giving different drapery methods a try and I'm sure she is very glad she did as this loose fitting knot drape dress from her spring 2011 collection has been #1 lately.
Now most people would have a hard time walking in these without a growing baby in their belly but Victoria does not fear the dramatic height of her now favorite Christian Louboutin Daffodile pumps. She has the style in three colors - basic black, custom navy crocodile, and nude. I see a possible new "Shoe of the Year" already... and it's only just about June!
Lastly, while most expectant mothers dress themselves in loose/baggy pants to make room for their growing tummy, Victoria has favored stretchy leggings instead. I think that these are a much more chic alternative to maternity pants, but that is merely my opinion. Victoria seems to really like the comfort of the stretchy material as she's worn them several times paired with her suede Louboutin Ariella Talon boots.
Victoria was rarely spotted outside of her home without one of her two Marc Jacobs quilted leather jackets. She owns two colors - black and a hunter green - which she often paired with jeans and leggings over the first few months. Underneath the coat, she typically wears either a loose fitting tank or T-shirt.Of course one of her own designs would obviously be a fourth time pregnancy staple. Now Victoria's dress collections are usually very slim fitted and well tailored. For the past few seasons, she has been giving different drapery methods a try and I'm sure she is very glad she did as this loose fitting knot drape dress from her spring 2011 collection has been #1 lately. Now most people would have a hard time walking in these without a growing baby in their belly but Victoria does not fear the dramatic height of her now favorite Christian Louboutin Daffodile pumps. She has the style in three colors - basic black, custom navy crocodile, and nude. I see a possible new "Shoe of the Year" already... and it's only just about June! Lastly, while most expectant mothers dress themselves in loose/baggy pants to make room for their growing tummy, Victoria has favored stretchy leggings instead. I think that these are a much more chic alternative to maternity pants, but that is merely my opinion. Victoria seems to really like the comfort of the stretchy material as she's worn them several times paired with her suede Louboutin Ariella Talon boots.Have you noticed any other 4th time pregnancy staples?
VIctoria Beckham Collection Items on SALE!
For fashionistas and shopaholics in the USA, it's time to get your checkbooks and credit cards ready because it is the one and only Net-a-Porter "End of the Season Sale"! Tons of high end designer pieces are now available at significantly marked down prices... including Victoria Beckham pieces.
For example, you can get denim styles from $150, tops starting at $70, and dresses/handbags up to 50% off! Go, go, go!!!
Click here to shop the VB denim sale and here to shop handbags and dresses.
source: NAP
911 Call Says Beckham was Speedy & Driving Recklessly
Soccer star David Beckham was speeding and driving recklessly before he was involved in a freeway crash that sent another driver to the hospital, according to 911 calls obtained by an entertainment website and statements from the California Highway Patrol.The L.A. Galaxy star was driving a black Cadillac on the southbound 405 Freeway near Artesia Boulevard on May 6 when he rear-ended a stalled Mitsubishi, the CHP said in a statement.
The Mitsubishi’s owner, a 40-year-old Los Angeles resident, had stopped his vehicle in the carpool lane when his vehicle stalled.
Beckham is described as driving recklessly just before the crash, according to emergency calls obtained by TMZ.com.
One caller told a CHP dispatcher the Cadillac was “speeding really bad … all the way from LAX.”
The Cadillac was tailgating and pulling in and out of the carpool lane before the accident happened, another caller said.
Beckham’s 12-year-old son was in the Cadillac, according to TMZ.com.
Neither Beckham nor his son were hurt, and the soccer star was not cited. The driver of the Mitsubishi was taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries, the CHP said.
Click here to head over to TMZ and here the 911 call.
source: Kurt Streeter of LA Times
Universal Music Mexico
translation by me: EEELIINA
Universal Music Mexico gives you a chance to win a signed Tokio Hotel blanket used in exclusive interviews! All you need to do is answer a question and fill in some info about yourself.
Question: "Which radiostation presented Tokio Hotel in Stockholm on September 8th 2008?" (it should be the year of 2009 as some of you probably remember).
You can choose between: "Knappen och Hakim", "SR X Rock and Pop" and "Sveriges Radio".
Participate in the contest here: http://www.musicreg.net/checkform?force_form=1&form_id=10182.
Celebrities in VB: Halle Berry in Victoria Beckham Spring 2011
Halle Berry was one of the many guest celebrities to take part in the grand finale of the Oprah Winfrey Show and to the extravaganza she wore a custom blush dress from Victoria's spring 2011 collection. The dress was slim fitted, knee length, and one shouldered with a fluttering sleeve. Of course Halle being just Halle is amazing but add in a VB dress and the end result was incredible!
You might recall Demi Moore wearing the same dress but the floor length version to the PlusCity Charity Gala in Pasching, Austria late last year.
source: Zimbio & JJ
In VB's Closet: Gucci Leather Coated Aviator Sunglasses
Here is a quick photo of Victoria inside one of the family cars. She was out and about in LA.She is wearing Gucci's leather coated aviator sunglasses which you can purchase here for $495. A bit of a surprise since she's usually wearing her own designs, but I LOVE these on her!
source: www.zigazig-ha.com & NAP
Victoria Tweets: Scarlet Lounges by the Pool
How adorable is this photo of baby Scarlet relaxing in the Beckham family pool celebrating Memorial Day! She is so darn cute!!Victoria tweeted the above photo with the following message: "Scarlet enjoying memorial weekend!!!x VB"
source: Twitter - @VictoriaBeckham
Video: Fan Birthday Message to David Beckham
Gosh what an awful David Beckham fan I've been! His birthday passed several weeks ago on May 2nd but with everything going on, I didn't even stop to wish him a very happy birthday so I will do so now... Happy Belated Birthday David!!
If you recall, my friends over at GlamBeckhams and ZigaZig-ha! put together a fan collaboration video filled with birthday messages. Many of you may have even been included! I just wanted to thank both Lah & Ahnny for including Victoria Beckham Style in it even though I didn't get a chance to submit anything so thank you both for being so wonderful!! Check out all of their and your hardwork below!
If you recall, my friends over at GlamBeckhams and ZigaZig-ha! put together a fan collaboration video filled with birthday messages. Many of you may have even been included! I just wanted to thank both Lah & Ahnny for including Victoria Beckham Style in it even though I didn't get a chance to submit anything so thank you both for being so wonderful!! Check out all of their and your hardwork below!
Birthday Party
Who's Birthday:
Yesterday we celebrated Isaak {3 years} and cousin Evan's {6 years} birthdays.
Mica made sure that we hung a birthday banner up. Luckily I had one stuffed up with the party stuff. I had no time to make one! It's funny how kid's priorities are different from our's. I was all about clean and prepare. Mica was all about, decorating. ;)
The Guest's:
The boy's were both super excited the moment our first guest's Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Kent walked through the door. They both had to show off their rooms and favorite toys. Poor Grandma just didn't understand where they were leading her. She has Alzheimer's disease. I was actually surprised that Grandpa brought her over. I guess she was trying to follow Grandpa out of her home. He decided to take her over. She did pretty good! Isaak was like, "Come on Grandma!" He took his little hand, grabbed her's bigger hand and he lead her off to his bedroom. If I wasn't so busy, I would have thought about snapping a picture of Isaak holding her hand. It happened so quick, but was super cute!
More and more guests arrived. We had 9 adults, 2 older kiddo's and 4 little kiddo's.
The Eat's:
Dinner went by really smooth. I had as much prep work done as possible, which was great! I made hamburgers: I add feta cheese, chopped green onions, chopped white onions, chopped tomato, ground oat meal, Worcestershire sauce and an egg to help hold it all together. I think I added too much Worcestershire sauce, but everyone seemed to like it! Aunt Angela even took one home to Uncle Eric who was unable to attend. Aunt Terra brought sausages, which were yummy too! For sides Grandma Spiehs made baked beans that I love, Aunt Angela brought different types of dip and chips {yummy}, we had watermelon, cantaloupe, fresh green beans and Couscous Salad.
The little boy's ate in Mica's room. I made sure they got a little of everything. When I went to check on them it was comical! There was splatters of lemonade on the floor. What I was laughing at the most was how one single plate had a big pile of green beans on it. They must have all decided that the green beans were not their top choice of things to eat, so they piled them on one plate. Later on I was teasing them that they couldn't have cake because of how they all decided to waste their green beans! They sort of looked at each other trying to decide if I was serious or not!
Presents:
Isaak's favorite? The Hot Wheel track Grandma and Grandpa Spiehs got for him! We didn't get it set up at the party, so I thought Grandma and Grandpa would like to see a video. Try to not pay attention to the Mica Man picking his nose!
At the end of the video was Isaak's head bumping into the camera. He didn't even flinch. Almost every time the track got done Isaak would say, "That's cool!" Every time I video tapes it, Isaak wouldn't say it. :( One time a car got stuck and Mica said, "Well that was lame." We were laughing. They played with the Hot Wheel track until 9 pm, an hour past their bedtime.
Isaak was really confused how the whole method of unwrapping gifts went. Here's he's asking Daddy, "Why is Evan opening a gift? I thought it was my turn?" We kept flip flopping to give them each a turn. Some people gave the boy's more then one thing to unwrap. Isaak looked concerned. Like he was being gypped.
Isaak also got a Melissa and Doug cookie and ice cream cone set from Aunt Terra, more Hot Wheels cars and extra track from Grandma and Grandpa Spiehs, sweet Play-Doh sets from Aunt Angela and money from Great Aunt Becky that was unable to attend and Great Grandma and Grandpa Kent. I used some money to buy a Slip 'n Slide that the boy's love!
I gave Evan a puzzle from Melissa and Doug that said the capitals as you put the pieces in. For the record I felt bad because their was two Wyoming's! Not something I would have even thought to check!
Dessert:
Aunt Terra brought some, we made some, so we had a lot of dessert.
I made a gigantic chocolate chip cookie on a flat pan, and a sphere cake that we decided to leave in two halves. You can see more pictures of this cake on my Cookie Art blog. Our theme was space, so I wanted to make a planet cake. We decided on earth. I made the cake, frosted the blue and Daddy frosted the details in. He's much better with 3D and geography then I am!
Yesterday we celebrated Isaak {3 years} and cousin Evan's {6 years} birthdays.
Mica made sure that we hung a birthday banner up. Luckily I had one stuffed up with the party stuff. I had no time to make one! It's funny how kid's priorities are different from our's. I was all about clean and prepare. Mica was all about, decorating. ;)
The Guest's:
The boy's were both super excited the moment our first guest's Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Kent walked through the door. They both had to show off their rooms and favorite toys. Poor Grandma just didn't understand where they were leading her. She has Alzheimer's disease. I was actually surprised that Grandpa brought her over. I guess she was trying to follow Grandpa out of her home. He decided to take her over. She did pretty good! Isaak was like, "Come on Grandma!" He took his little hand, grabbed her's bigger hand and he lead her off to his bedroom. If I wasn't so busy, I would have thought about snapping a picture of Isaak holding her hand. It happened so quick, but was super cute!
More and more guests arrived. We had 9 adults, 2 older kiddo's and 4 little kiddo's.
The Eat's:
Dinner went by really smooth. I had as much prep work done as possible, which was great! I made hamburgers: I add feta cheese, chopped green onions, chopped white onions, chopped tomato, ground oat meal, Worcestershire sauce and an egg to help hold it all together. I think I added too much Worcestershire sauce, but everyone seemed to like it! Aunt Angela even took one home to Uncle Eric who was unable to attend. Aunt Terra brought sausages, which were yummy too! For sides Grandma Spiehs made baked beans that I love, Aunt Angela brought different types of dip and chips {yummy}, we had watermelon, cantaloupe, fresh green beans and Couscous Salad.
The little boy's ate in Mica's room. I made sure they got a little of everything. When I went to check on them it was comical! There was splatters of lemonade on the floor. What I was laughing at the most was how one single plate had a big pile of green beans on it. They must have all decided that the green beans were not their top choice of things to eat, so they piled them on one plate. Later on I was teasing them that they couldn't have cake because of how they all decided to waste their green beans! They sort of looked at each other trying to decide if I was serious or not!
Presents:
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| Big brother Mica helping Isaak get a ribbon off his present. |
At the end of the video was Isaak's head bumping into the camera. He didn't even flinch. Almost every time the track got done Isaak would say, "That's cool!" Every time I video tapes it, Isaak wouldn't say it. :( One time a car got stuck and Mica said, "Well that was lame." We were laughing. They played with the Hot Wheel track until 9 pm, an hour past their bedtime.
Isaak was really confused how the whole method of unwrapping gifts went. Here's he's asking Daddy, "Why is Evan opening a gift? I thought it was my turn?" We kept flip flopping to give them each a turn. Some people gave the boy's more then one thing to unwrap. Isaak looked concerned. Like he was being gypped.
Isaak also got a Melissa and Doug cookie and ice cream cone set from Aunt Terra, more Hot Wheels cars and extra track from Grandma and Grandpa Spiehs, sweet Play-Doh sets from Aunt Angela and money from Great Aunt Becky that was unable to attend and Great Grandma and Grandpa Kent. I used some money to buy a Slip 'n Slide that the boy's love!
I gave Evan a puzzle from Melissa and Doug that said the capitals as you put the pieces in. For the record I felt bad because their was two Wyoming's! Not something I would have even thought to check!
Dessert:
Aunt Terra brought some, we made some, so we had a lot of dessert.
I made a gigantic chocolate chip cookie on a flat pan, and a sphere cake that we decided to leave in two halves. You can see more pictures of this cake on my Cookie Art blog. Our theme was space, so I wanted to make a planet cake. We decided on earth. I made the cake, frosted the blue and Daddy frosted the details in. He's much better with 3D and geography then I am!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Celebrities in VB: Taylor Swift for InStyle in Victoria Beckham Spring 2011
Lately there have been many celebrities spotted out and about in Victoria Beckham pieces (I'm going to do one huge post with a recap of all of them... I'm putting it together now!) and whilest in the grocery store yesterday, this new InStyle magazine cover featuring Taylor Swift caught my eye because I immediately recognized the dress. Taylor looked lovely in the sculptured Obi dress, #92, in tangerine that was accessorized with stunning Kwiat diamond fan earrings and an Ippolita ring. 
source: Zimbio & Style
David Leaving Lucca Restaurant
I don't know if it is exaclty possible for someone to look more and more handsome everytime they leave the house but David Beckham seems to do just that.. if not more! Here the soon-to-be dad of four was spotted leaving Lucca Restaurant in a simple T-shirt and jeans... but looking amazing at that!source: Zimbio
Victoria Dresses Up for a Day at the Field
Here is just one example of why Victoria Beckham has been not only my one and only role model and style icon over the past fifteen years... she's not affraid to look amazing and wear whatever she wants - no matter where that is.
Case in point, she spent time this weekend with her boys at a field/park where the boys practiced their soccer skills. Now "normal" park attire for most people usually consists of jeans, a simple T-shirt, and either flip flops or sneakers.... for Victoria's fabulous self, she insisted on black leggings, a flowing top, and sky high Louboutin boots. Love it!
Victoria... you're just too fabulous - one of the many reasons why we all adore you so much! source: DailyMail
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