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With Spring comes changes and it was time for me to change as well. I started just working on a new blog redesign and decided to make the leap to Wordpress all together and rebrand a whole new site. It is very different on the back end and I am still learning but it is better for all of us. In the upcoming weeks, you will see my professional portfolio, something I wasn't sure how to share my work here. I'll also be able to share my make up portfolio and give you insights there. Until now you only had to take my word that I was a stylist and a make up artist but now you can see for yourself what it is I do. Basically it is a better platform to document and share with you all my work. You'll start seeing more and more changes but for now, just visit me at <a href="http://yaniragarza.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>yaniragarza.com</b></span></a> and tell me what you think.<br />
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So last week, I bought a jacket on <a href="http://www.yaniragarza.com/2013/04/targets-50-off-clearance-rack-personal.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">clearance at Target</span></a>. It was meant to be worn on date night with a skirt but I couldn't resist and wore it the very next day to work from home. This is where I do my wardrobe experiments and why I rarely do outfit posts, I work solo. I'm always cautious about mixing certain prints. Many have tried, failed and yes, I have laughed at them...not really but I have cringed. We follow certain bloggers for being bold and daring, I am not one of those bloggers. I am casual, comfortable and very Chicago. I am the everyday woman. The floral jacket is muted so it works here. Key to mixing floral prints with leopard? Tone it down. One has to be muted or it just looks like you dressed in the dark. Here's to turning on the lights.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">So while was living it up in Miami (or spending all day in sessions at the hotel, whatever), I made plans to add contributor posts. Unfortunately, my preschedule was a total fail, so today's post is a special guest post from <a href="http://lalishion.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Laura Diaz</span></a>, an FIT student living and playing in the big apple. </span></h1>
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We wear our jeans almost every day, they are one of the most versatile garments that continue to evolve with fashion, yet they can sometimes be underappreciated. Jeans are renewed every so often, changing small details to adapt to, or sometimes create, the latest trends. This spring, the ripped jean trend is back! This trend is being followed by many celebrities around the world, from A-list Hollywood actors to the hottest telenovela stars.<br />
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What today starts a just a small tear on the knee, tomorrow can become a gaping hole or the beginning of some fashionable denim shorts! Alessandra Ambrosio shows us how to rock the small tear.<br />
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The natural tear of jeans, for me, looks better than the store bought. Maybe they look exactly the same, but it's more of a feeling of attachment. Why buy a pair of jeans that are torn? Emmy Rossum seems to think this way as well in her casual outfit, looking chic in the city.<br />
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Then there are those like Ashley Greene who show us what happens when that little tear in the knee gets out of hand.<br />
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Move on Penelope Cruz, the new hot Spanish <a href="http://www.dramafever.com/latino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">telenovelas</a> actress Michelle Jenner looks effortlessly beautiful with her casual torn denim.<br />
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On the other hand, Rihanna wears an all denim outfit that looks great on her but her accessories and shoes take away from the look. Always a trend setter, her mismatched and over the top outfits can always be forgiven.<br />
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I'm honored to be a guest blogger on <a href="http://www.yaniragarza.com/">Manolos Manicures & This Mom</a>. Let me know what you think of my post and please follow this blog!<br />
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Normally Tuesdays, my parents pick up my little one and take her someplace fun, like the playhouse in McDonald's or Chuck E Cheese. Yesterday, my parents were unavailable so I had to shut off my computer, leave Starbucks early and pick up my Princess. She was so happy that her mommy was there to get her. When I asked what fun thing she wanted to do, she said go to Target to buy shoes and sunglasses. I am so proud to be her mom. She didn't get shoes but she got her sunglasses, jump rope and I hit the clearance rack.<br />
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This Prabal Gurung skirt was on clearance for $8.98. It is a size bigger than my size but I took it anyway. It fits.<br />
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This top was also on clearance and so comfy. It also was only $9 but I have enough casual pieces. The skirt was picked out by my little one but it was full price and even though $24 doesn't seem like a lot, I would love it a lot more if it were on sale. Bad habit. I'm cheap. I left both items.<br />
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This jacket was my first find and some of you saw it on <a href="http://instagram.com/p/YLhdSULsdv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Instagram</span></a> yesterday. I thought it was $6, it was actually $8 but it came home with me anyhow. Big baller. I am wearing it today, stay tuned for the outfit post. I tried on a few things but not much I loved this time. I also picked up a few things for my desk from the dollar section. I was sad I didn't look at the rugs but I had to run home and clean before the man of the house ripped into me for not doing so. Again. :)<br />
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DISCLAIMER: This wild shopping trip was sponsored by my husband's credit card as a reward for the cleaning I actually did. Love you!<br />
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STEP 1: Wash hair with a cleansing conditioner. I wasn't sure how I would feel about using one but I tried L'Oreal EverCurl and was blown away. Not only were my curls clean, they weren't dry like with most curling shampoos. In fact, I didn't need a conditioner after but thanks to the coconut oil, wanted to try one just in case.<br />
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STEP 2: Treat hair with a deep conditioner like Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm by L'Oreal. It claims to reverse damage in one use so I applied it and prayed for a miracle. My hair was shameful, lifeless and fried. I wasn't expecting much and so left it on for the maximum 5 minutes. What I felt next, felt like healthy, virgin hair. Get it, miracle, virgin? No? Okay...moving on.<br />
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STEP 3: I wanted a moisture leave in and have been dying to try Carol's Daughter for a while since I've been growing out this relaxer but never have...until now. It is light weight and silicone-free, perfect for my curls. While it does have coconut oil in it, but it is blended with other oils so it seems to work very well.<br />
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STEP 4: This styling mouse was a fluke. I left for Miami with just a carry on and only packed the oil so the first night I ran into Walgreens and grab the first curling mouse in a small bottle I saw. I figured I would use it once and toss it but no. It is alcohol free and really defines my natural curl, a curl I hadn't seen in years.<br />
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With Miami hottie, Casey Garcia for my "last night in Miami" dinner.</div>
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With Carlos Gomez after that super amazing dinner. I owe you one. Gracias!</div>
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I got so many compliments on my hair in Miami and I had so many people touching it that my hair should be doing the walk of shame right now. All jokes aside, I really just needed my daughter to understand that her curls are amazing and that mommy is proud of hers as well. The relaxing is over, the curls are back. I mean, <a href="http://instagram.com/p/X7Z5oSLsWV/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Lou Diamond Phillips said my hair was awesome</span></a> and that I was gorgeous so I guess I'll keep it! What do you think of my natural hair?<br />
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DISCLAIMER: L'Oreal products were c/o and I have since ran out. I picked up an extra shampoo yesterday. I am still receiving text messages with questions about this product because I won't shut up about it. I do wish the bottle was bigger, like jumbo size and just for me.<br />
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Carol's Daughter was c/o KLOUT so thanks. That was cool.<br />
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Let me tell you how excited I was to receive these nail polishes from the fine people at L'OREAL. Just this past February, I was trying to get the perfect lavender color during my standing no-chip appointment. The color wasn't right so I opted for a white no-chip for Fashion Week. Then this came in. Royalty Reinvented by L'OREAL. As a mom, I need my manicures to last as I don't really have time to paint my own nails every other day. I was pleasantly surprised when this polish (with a top coat of course) lasted a whole 5 days on me. I know that doesn't say much but polishes last 1-2 days max on me, if that. What else did I like? Well, I never noticed the brush on my polishes, but this one has an angle to it that allows me to paint my nails like a pro. If you follow me on Instagram, you all know I can't. My nails for my Miami trip look professionally done and almost perfect. I cannot wait to get home and try the other two shades. But these little hands picked her favorites...</div>
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So it just a few hours, I am boarding a train and heading to Hispanicize, the biggest conference for Latinos. I'm trying to take just a carry on but with all the electronics, gifts for friends and two outfits per day, my bag is getting tight. I decided that my make up can be minimized as I end up wearing the same look any how. If I were to only take 5 items, these would be it. Let's be realistic, in my case, I blog about beauty. I will be throwing in at last minute at least 2-3 more pieces just in case but these are really all I need.</div>
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With less than a week before I head out to Miami for <a href="http://www.hispanicize.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Hispanicize</span></a>, the biggest conference for Latin influencers, I'm trying to be smart and plan ahead of time. I've downloaded their <a href="http://www.hispanicize.com/social-media/mobile/hispanicize-2013-launches-the-official-event-mobile-app" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">new app on my iPhone</span> </a>that lists the agenda of the conference, I can pick what sessions I attend and put it in a calendar. I think it makes for packing a bit easier. I know I don't have much time from when I arrive in Miami to when I need to catch the shuttle to the first event so I now know I can relax and hail a cab instead. It also helps me plan what days I will wear what and what shoes. Wednesday will be a busy day so I've planned a comfy but chic outfit for the day but their are a few events that I plan on attending in the evening and something like this skirt that I found at Target for only $8, would work. I wear a lot of neutrals in Chicago but I've had this skirt now for almost two months and the tags are still attached. I've been waiting for warmer weather here but wait no more because I'm off to Miami. Don't worry, I'll have quite a few outfits to share when I return. Be sure to <a href="https://twitter.com/YaniraGarza23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">follow along on twitter</span></a> with the hashtag #Hispz13 for all the details on Latinos in Social Media, and well...this mom.<br />
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I know, this isn't a beauty post, per say. I always said that as a freelancer, being busy was amazing. You paid bills that month and if you were extremely busy, you could eat too. I have been extremely busy and you know what? It is not awesome. It is not even borderline great. It is exhausting. It is physically, emotionally and creatively draining. I've been here before also, back when I decided to cut back on this blog to only 3 days a week, but now I curate content for the fan page, pitch ideas to other avenues, run social for myself (two accounts each site), run social for another person, relaunching a business, running a household, housework that is more often than not forgotten, freelance as an artist 25 hours per week, write for others, amongst a million other things. My body was in so much pain when I woke up Sunday, I hid. I hid in my couch. I grabbed an eye mask, covered myself with a throw and slept. I sat outside, on my patio with my husband as he enjoyed a cigar and talked about how quiet it was. We had lunch at 5 guys and came home. The baby spent the day with my family, Easter egg hunting and the church thing but I took a few hours for me. Not to work, not to get my hair done, not to watch TV but to sit and do nothing. The world shut down on Sunday, so no errand runs to Target and no work. I told everyone I worked but I didn't. I woke up and saw my schedule was blank. It was blank. I took advantage of my actual day off that I wanted to do nothing, no birthday parties, no family dinners, no get togethers, no errands, NOTHING. Being so busy you forget to breathe is not a good thing and being so young and feeling like your body may give out is worse. But you know what was great? Having 3 hours of doing absolutely nothing to myself. Just like that, I'm back to me. I may just take a few hours on Sundays just for me from now on.<br />
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Tried a new recipe, well, semi new recipe and let me tell you. I'm in love. We were running low on groceries and with nothing but dinosaur nuggets in the house, an adult meal didn't seem likely. I have been working like a mad woman lately so I decided to try the PeaPod app, placed an order during a conference call and had my groceries delivered. I ordered the minimum, found a coupon to take $15 off (code: Truck, 1st time users only) and here is what I found. Don't worry, I'll get to the recipes soon.<br />
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Cons: Broken eggs. 3 to be exact. Now I have to call customer service.<br />
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Would I order again from PeaPod, most likely. The prices aren't much different and the delivery fees are what I pay for coffee so it is worth saving myself the 2 hours it takes to get my monkey ready, drive to the store, shop, carry everything back to my car, load the toddler back in, park in the garage, unload a toddler and several bags and take them to the elevator and to my unit. It takes time. I'd rather, save the time, use it to spend time with her instead.<br />
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<b>1 small red pepper</b><br />
<b>1 small orange pepper</b><br />
<b>3/4 of a white onion</b><br />
<b>2 cups fresh spinach</b><br />
<b>2 large flour tortillas</b><br />
<b>2 tbs ketchup</b><br />
<b>1 tbs minced garlic</b><br />
<b>1 Goya Sazon packet</b><br />
<b>1 tsp Cumin</b><br />
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I'm shooting a video today for a PR firm regarding what my audience needs from a certain budget brand. The project is in such beginning stages that all I can share is that for now. They did ask, I dress casually, so I chose my chambray top from JcPenney, my $6 harem pants from Target and my comfy "mom" wedges from Aerosoles. I've worn this top at least 3x a month since I got it and it is time for a new one so I found the same one in a lighter color <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcpenney.com%2Fdotcom%2F%2Ftops%2Fliz-claiborne-long-sleeve-chambray-shirt%2Fprod.jump%3FppId%3Dpp5002520416%26catId%3Dcat100250122%26deptId%3Ddept20000013%26N%3D100420043%26pageSize%3D96%26extDim%3Dtrue%26topDim%3DCategories%26topDimvalue%3Dtops%26dimCombo%3DCategories%257C%26dimComboVal%3Dtops%257C%26currentDim%3DCategories%26currentDimVal%3Dtops&pid=uid3556-1434334-59&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>. What do you think? Should I go for the lighter one?<br />
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I've worked as a make up artist for some of the finest lines so naturally, I have a ton of great products just piling up as if getting ready to compete with Nordstroms in a matter of days. However, when I go into the drugstore, I just cannot help but pick up a few things here and there. This Spring, I've been obsessing over a few "budget buys" at the drugstore. Some, I've used for years, others I am new to but love them just the same.</div>
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<a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fcovergirl-lashblast-clump-crusher-mascara%2F-%2FA-14328387%23prodSlot%3Dmedium_1_1&pid=uid3556-1434334-59&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">CoverGirl LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara</span></a> $7. I am a lash snob. I layer two, three kinds, add falsies but on a nice day where I just want to run out the door, this one gives me all that volume without all the fuss. Dare I say, I traded in my DiorShow for this? </div>
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Here at Casa Garza, we have been trying to eat better and getting both the baby and myself to eat more greens. I have been doing great putting greens in my green smoothie and Analiese will eat spinach by itself but then she tires of it easy. Here I thought, why not add it to our breakfast? Here is what I did:<br />
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I'm horrible at painting my own nails but my budget doesn't always allow for my no-chip manis and it is great quality time with my daughter who loves when mommy paints her nails. Kind of reminds you of the Tracy Reese for Neiman Marcus/Target Collab, right?<br />
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I've always wanted a tattoo but with a strict upbringing, I was always afraid of my mother catching wind and "burning it off with an iron". At 18, I got my first. My then boyfriend insisted we get one together and then getting one together turned into getting matching ones. After 6 months of dating, we got infinity symbols, on our ring finger. I jokingly asked if it was my engagement ring and he smiled. It really was. On our way to the movies, we casually got matching wedding bands for our casual engagement. Yes, casually because the movie didn't start for another 2 hours and we had time to kill. One would stop here and ask if I was crazy to which I would answer yes. I was 18 and didn't know what I wanted in life, marriage was something I wasn't excited about coming from divorced parents and seeing the statistics but the movie was indeed not starting for another two hours so what is a girl to do right? He was cute, my best friend, we were crazy infatuated, in love even and if things didn't work out, "it would make for a great memory". Yes, he actually used this line and it worked because what is life if not for a bunch of amazing memories mixed within the horrible ones. Ten years after making him my boyfriend, I still take off my wedding rings to remind myself of that really cool guy I had dated. And to my husband, all I have to say is that you were right. It still makes for a great memory. I love you.<br />
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I know. I have been posting randomly and out of order but I have been doing a few<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://manolosmanicuresthismom.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-to-wear-maternity-reader-request.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">reader requests</span></a> </span></span>(<a href="http://manolosmanicuresthismom.blogspot.com/2013/03/tutu-cute-reader-request.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a> as well) and I'm trying to put them up as quickly as possible. Recently, I've been discussing a "<a href="http://manolosmanicuresthismom.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-work-from-home-mommy-uniform.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">mom's wardrobe</span></a>" for my bloggy buddy, Sili from <a href="http://mymamihood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">My Mamihood</span></a>. As a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MamiInkMedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">small business</span></a> owner, she realized the importance of investing in herself. Smart woman. That being said, she reached out to me to compile a list of items she should get. It went from a list to a huge project that spans over 6 bloggers and we have named it, "How Mami got her Swag Back..." Here is the list:</div>
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Her budget is small and as a small business owner, it should be. So I've compiled a few pictures that can serve as inspiration from places such as Old Navy, JcPenney, Uniqlo and Forever 21 amongst others. I am also doing a video with instructions and tips for her to take with her while shopping. Yadira from <a href="http://www.clubdelasdiosas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Club de Las Diosas</span></a>, will be assisting this anti-shopper and helping her stay under budget and making sure she gets items that can mix and match to get as many looks possible from just these ten items. Only ten items ladies! Here are her inspirational shopping guides.<br />
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Good luck Sili and Yadira. The trip will be documented so we will be sharing that with you as well as her purchases, and we will have a few other bloggers joining us in this massive project to help our anti shopping friend so stay tuned.</div>
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So excited that one of my readers reached out to ask for some ideas on what to wear via my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManolosManicuresThisMom" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Facebook Fan Page</span></a>. She also happens to be walking around 5 months pregnant. YAY! When Analiese was in my belly, busy sticking her feet in my ribs, I stayed comfortable in stretch jersey, maxi dresses and fun jewelry. I NEVER looked better. Seriously, I put more thought into what I looked like while wobbling around. I found this basic maternity dress at <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fpid%3D123615032%26tid%3Donaff2687457%26ap%3D2%26siteID%3Donafcid89&pid=uid3556-1434334-59&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Old Navy</span></a>. What I love about it, aside from the simplicity that allows you to work with a blank canvas, is the color. It is fresh, fun and full of life...just like the mom-to-be wearing it! On the weekend, try it with a denim jacket or even an unbuttoned chambray shirt with moto boots. It gives it that cool factor while adding a bold necklace keeps it chic. Wear it again Monday morning to the office or even to lunch with friends with ballet flats and a blazer. The juxtaposition of polka dots and stripes is a bit daring but keeping them both in black and white makes it work perfectly and roll up your jacket sleeves to reveal a stack of bracelets. I did that a lot, I layered every gold bracelet I could find. Hope this served up a little inspiration. I'll be sure to share a bit more soon. Enjoy your weekend.</div>
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So today, I am spending the rest morning working on my launch project before heading into my outside work (the job I still love sometimes), writing in my notebook, drinking amazing coffee from one of my favorite local spots and listening to my heart just to hear if it has anything to say. In the meantime, check out these reads, I can home last night just tired and decided to catch up on a little blog reading. I think you would like these. I'll see you next week and speak more of this "heart to heart" conversation.<br />
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This home collection just launched and these <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.oscardelarenta.com/home/table-setting/1is013/brushstroke-cocktail-plates--set-of-4" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">plates</span></a> </span>are stunning. The price? Not so much.<br />
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I have been extremely busy and I feel that <a href="http://www.megbiram.com/gsd-how-to-create-canned-responses-in-gmail/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mimiandmegblog%2FWuzr+%28Meg+Biram+%E2%80%94+The+Edit%29" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">this</span></a> helps cut down my computer time so much. This series is called "GSD: Getting Shit Done." It inspired me to GSD this morning!<br />
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Today on the first of my new series, we meet super bloggy mama, Pattie. Check out what is in her {diaper/mom}bag.</div>
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Welcome to my new series: What's in her {diaper} bag? We all love those what is in her beauty bag/purse etc posts but as a mom, I want to know what other moms are carrying. So, every month on this blog, I will feature one super awesome mom. The first post will be up today, with a super blogging mama from LA.<br />
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Hey look I posted more than once today? Who is proud of me? I know, I'm on my ishhh. I received a message on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManolosManicuresThisMom" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">FB fan page</span></a> letting me know that the items in these two images from my <a href="http://pinterest.com/yanirag23/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Pinterest</span></a>, where very much needed and stat. Her birthday is this month and her little one, well, it is tomorrow. Happy Birthday Baby! Anyway, I can easily send her off to a friend who is awesome at creating custom pieces but he takes his time, you know, perfection reasons. So I hit up Etsy and found Mama's tutu <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/116136507/handmade-duck-egg-bluedirty-grey?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=grey+tulle+skirt&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/124755110/pale-grey-tulle-tutu-skirt-for-women?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=grey+tulle+skirt&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/121141891/light-grey-tulle-skirt-with-fixed-satin?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=grey+tulle+skirt&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>. Oh and I almost died when I saw the dresses for a little Hepburn in the making <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/114305838/fancy-black-tutu-dress?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=black+tutu+dress&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto2&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92742142/breakfast-at-tiffanys-tutu-dress?ref=sr_gallery_26&ga_search_query=tutu+dress&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a> and this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111927021/black-audrey-hepburn-inspired-tutu-dress?ref=sr_gallery_44&ga_search_query=black+tutu+dress&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto2&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">one</span></a> tops it. Hope this helps. Anyone else need help finding something? Find me <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManolosManicuresThisMom" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>. Goodnight.<br />
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I am not sure if you all have noticed but mommy bloggers seem to be taking over the world. While some are documenting their triumphs, their struggles and offering us much needed advice from the comfort of the playroom, others are building businesses. Yup. Take for example, my friend Sili over at <a href="http://mymamihood.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">My Mamihood</span></a>, who launched what will be a social/consultation/sassy pants mastermind of a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MamiInkMedia" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">business</span></a>. Now, to say I love this girl is an understatement and to say I hate her unending love of yoga pants is as well. We get lazy, resort to just comfort and casualness, forgetting that it could be chic as well. We is the keyword because I have been guilty as well. Here are 5 must haves for the mommy blogger who works like a boss.<br />
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1. <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fpid%3D3878810120001%26cid%3D26193&pid=uid3556-1434334-59&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">The Versatile Dress</span></a>: Finding a dress that is comfortable enough to sit in all day and run around in as well, is hard to find unless you resort to a plain cotton piece. This one from Old Navy, is a great price point, works for emergency Skype meetings, last minute errands like having to stop writing to rush across town to pick up your kid from ballet and even great for a date night.<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.keds.com/store/SiteController/keds/productdetails?subCatId=cat5550774&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=WF47688&skuId=***5********WF47688*M055&productId=5-176930&&subCatId=cat5550774&productId=5-176930&stockNumber=WF47688&subCatTabId=&catId=&productdisplayName=Keds+x+kate+spade+new+york+Pointer&subcatdisplayName=Keds+x+kate+spade+new+york&skuId=***5********WF47688*M055&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=&showDefaultOption=true" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Bold Sneakers</span></a>: I use to tell everyone that I didn't own sneakers, and I didn't. I wore heels, a lot. After becoming a mom, my love of flats grew and soon there after, sneakers made their was into my life. Now, just because I am working it out casual doesn't mean it has to be sloppy. This are from a collaboration between Keds and Kate Spade, and a heaven sent.<br />
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3. <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJonathan-Adler-Mini-Notebook-Birds%2Fdp%2FB0071OK8IC&pid=uid3556-1434334-59&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Fun Notebooks</span></a>: Staring at a screen all day will kill you if not turn you into the walking dead. Great show, by the way. It will also kill your creativity. I'm pumped and ready to go after being away from my computer for a few days. It is great to have a notebook handy to jot down ideas.<br />
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4. Coffee: This is for my sanity. My kid is non stop from the moment she wakes up to when she goes to bed. I can get a good hour out of the day if I pull the lazy mom card and hand her my iPad and two if she naps, otherwise I'm stuck going to bed at unspeakable hours just to get my projects done or if I want to shower. Shame I know. I love Starbucks but this Latina suggests refilling that cup with some good ole <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cafe-Bustelo-Can-10-OZ/dp/B00196WXNG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362631120&sr=8-3&keywords=bustelo+coffee" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Bustelo</span></a>!<br />
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5. <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnne-Klein-10-9888MPWT-Gold-Tone%2Fdp%2FB006ULQPHA%2Fref%3Dsr_1_11%3Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26s%3Dwatches%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1362627505%26sr%3D1-11&pid=uid3556-1434334-59&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">A Watch</span></a>: Yes, I am Puerto Rican. Yes, I have a problem being on time. But humorous stereotypes aside, wearing a watch makes multi tasking at home a breeze. Morning coffee, emails, commenting on other blogs, checking social media, updating fan page, reading press releases and oh, it is time for lunch. If it wasn't for this watch, my kid would probably still be at play school. I usually have to drag her out anyway, and according to my watch, it takes me a whole 15 mins. I praise you, Anne Klein.<br />
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Whether you are a mommy blogger, non-mommy blogger, work from home mom or even a stay at home mom, getting dressed not only makes you more productive, it makes you feel better about yourself.<br />
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