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#RealTalk, a Giveaway, and #YOLOmondays Link-Up!

maternity style: navy and white ikat maxi dress, white bubble necklace, red toms {{Dress: Ross
{{Belt: Target
{{Shoes: TOMS
{{Necklace: Caroline G. Shop
{{Bracelet: ILYCouture c/o

Okay, it’s time for some Real Talk (or #RealTalk in hashtag speak).

#RealTalk: The dress I’m wearing in this post isn’t even a maternity dress, but it fits like one. And I love it. Boom.

#RealTalk: Golden Double Stuf Oreos are my new favorite cookie. They are so much better than regular Double Stuf oreos.

#RealTalk: I’ve gained too much weight in this pregnancy and I’ve genuinely tried to do what I can to keep it down and not gain too much, but it’s so hard. (This is totally unrelated to my new love of Golden Double Stuf Oreos. I promise.) I’m really trying to eat everything in moderation, but I fight this weird fight of being STARVING one minute and then four bites in to my meal I’m full. I hardly finish what I eat anymore, but I’m still gaining weight. Also, exercise is tough. Those pregnant women you see running races and being all active and stuff? Those women are heroes and I want to be like them, but sadly, I’m not. I’m trying, though!

#RealTalk: While I love my belly right now, I hate my body. I feel like in the last month everything has just grown OUT. My hips, my feet, my arms, my chest, my legs… it’s all growing OUTWARDS. Everything is getting wider. And as someone who has struggled with body image issues her whole life, it’s not helping that people keep asking me if I’m sure I’m not having twins. YES, I AM SURE I AM NOT HAVING TWINS. There is one baby in there. ONE. Like, I know it’s lighthearted but, come on. How am I supposed to take that? Asking a pregnant woman if she is sure she isn’t having twins is basically telling her you think she’s huge.

#RealTalk: Sometimes I want to vent about stuff like this just to vent about it. I’m not really looking for a solution or advice… sometimes I just want to vent.

#RealTalk: The Wendy’s by my house has caffeine free Diet Coke on tap… and it makes me happy. So yes, I go to Wendy’s JUST to get a fountain drink. Sue me.

#RealTalk: My husband got me this purse as a Mother’s Day gift (the one on my wish list!) and I am obsessed with it. Yes, I know it’s kinda weird that a purple purse would make me so happy, but it does.

#RealTalk: I am rewatching the entire series of Arrested Development in preparation for season FOUR coming to Netflix on May 26th. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am. Most hilarious show ever.

still being molly maternity style: belted floral cardigan, striped shirt, Litva's Jewelry earrings

#RealTalk: I’m super excited to bring you a FABULOUS giveaway from the adorable and oh-so-gorgeous Sandra of Litva’s Jewelry. You’ve seen her on here before as she’s been one of my amazing sponsors for a few months. Well, today’s she’s giving one lucky reader a $40 gift card to her shop! YES! $40!

And considering most of her jewelry is in the $10-$20 range, that’s preeeetty awesome. That’s like two pairs of earrings! Or something.

I have a couple pairs of her chandelier earrings and I absolutely LOVE them (pictured to up and to the right).

So, without further adieu, use the Rafflecopter tool below to enter!
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Happy YOLO Monday! Each week, Carly & I select a few of our favorite posts from the Monday before to feature. It’s a great way to put the spotlight on a few of y’all each week! Please be sure to link up an ACTUAL post, not just a link to your main page.Our favs from last week?

White Jeans Day to Night

BBQ Chicken Salad

Mini Quiches

All About Accessories

The Rules for #YOLOMONDAYS Link-Ups:

Follow your hosts Molly @ still being [molly] ,Carly @ Lipgloss & Crayons , and your guest host for the week Susannah @ Simple Moments Stick
Grab a button and / or post a link back here in your BLOG POST (NOT your blog’s main page) so your readers know what all the #YOLOMONDAY-ness is about. We love you guys linking up and we do go through and read all your posts… so if you do not give credit, we will have to remove your link. That’s no fun, right? Right. So be nice and share a link! Pretty please?
Link your blog post up using the linky tool below! It can be ANYTHING! An outfit post, a giveaway, a story, a recipe, whatever. Why? Cause it’s #YOLOMONDAYS!
Visit a blog or four that you’ve never been to before and leave a #YOLOMONDAYS comment – you never know, you might “meet” someone new that you will lurve!
Have fun! Cause #YOLO!

Want to cohost #YOLOMONDAYS? We are accepting weekly co-hosts! Please email us at carlybrydon@gmail.com for more info!

Can a Pregnant Lady Wear a Drop-Waist Dress?, Meet Lindsay, + #YOLOmondays Link-Up!

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maternity style- - Prabal Gurung for Target drop waist dress, Mighty River Project magazine bead necklace - North Carolina Fashion Blogger {{Dress: Target (on sale!)
{{Cardigan: Target
{{Necklace: The Mighty River Project c/o
{{Shoes: Target (similar)

Can a pregnant lady wear a non-maternity drop-waist dress?

Yesiree, Bob, she can!

Now, the key to the drop waist trend (which, I’ll be TOTALLY honest, I don’t typically LOVE), is to NOT belt your dress at the waist / chest. That creates an awkward figure / shape that you just don’t want.

I was able to snag this Prabal Gurung for Target cotton drop waist dress on clearance for $10 last week and I love it. It’s not my typical style, but it’s SO UNBELIEVABLY comfortable and super fun. Plus, it was $10. No brainer.

Now, I want to introduce you to my sweet blog friend Lindsay from Pursuit of Pink! She’s got an AWESOME giveaway for y’all today!

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Hi everyone! I’m Lindsay and I blog over at Pursuit of Pink, which is my little place of happiness on the internet. I blog about all things that make me happy: beauty, personal style, home décor, recipes, organization and more. And yes, my favorite color is pink, so there is plenty of that great color all over my blog. I am a person who tries hard to stay positive and I certainly hope my blog is uplifting to each of my readers.

Through Pursuit of Pink, I hope to bring a little bit of positivity back to the internet. If you are looking for a place full of happiness, smiles and a silly gal who tries not to take herself too seriously, then please stop by. I love connecting with my readers; I truly believe we can all learn from each other (man that’s so cliché, but true). I’m all over social media too, so follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You’ll be sure to see plenty of pics of my hubby Tolar, our sweet pup JoJo, my growing baby bump (I’m pregnant with our first child and due only a month before Molly!) and our crazy adventures of living in the nation’s capitol.

Isn’t Lindsay ADORABLE? I love this girl!

Now, she is giving away a $25 gift card to the LOFT to one lucky still being [molly] reader. Enter now!

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The Rules for #YOLOMONDAYS Link-Ups:

Follow your hosts Molly @ still being [molly] ,Carly @ Lipgloss & Crayons, and your guest host for the week Ruthy @ Discovery Street
Grab a button and / or post a link back here in your BLOG POST (NOT your blog’s main page) so your readers know what all the #YOLOMONDAY-ness is about. We love you guys linking up and we do go through and read all your posts… so if you do not give credit, we will have to remove your link. That’s no fun, right? Right. So be nice and share a link! Pretty please?
Link your blog post up using the linky tool below! It can be ANYTHING! An outfit post, a giveaway, a story, a recipe, whatever. Why? Cause it’s #YOLOMONDAYS!
Visit a blog or four that you’ve never been to before and leave a #YOLOMONDAYS comment – you never know, you might “meet” someone new that you will lurve!
Have fun! Cause #YOLO!

Want to cohost #YOLOMONDAYS? We will be accepting weekly cohosts starting next week……….please email us at carlybrydon@gmail.com for more info!

My Splash of Color Giveaway!

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If you read this blog at all, you know I LOVE jewelry. I loveeee accessories. I love finding that perfect statement piece to really jazz up an outfit. Sometimes the right piece can totally make you feel like a princess or something. Am I right?

Well, I recently met Adrienne and discovered the AWESOMENESS that is My Splash of Color (MSOC). Now, they have gorgeous, one of a kind accessories!

How does it work? Visit MSOC on Facebook, “like” the page ,and visit every other Tuesday for an online jewelry show. In fact, there is an online jewelry show TONIGHT (Tuesday, April 23rd, at 8pm EST!)

Here are some of the gorgeous pieces My Splash of Color has featured recently:

Pictures of the items being sold will be posted (bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces and other accessories), you choose the piece(s) you would like to purchase; and the first people on the list get to buy! You can also visit My Splash of Color’s page throughout the week to check out sneak peeks of upcoming shows and even more giveaways!

The FABULOUS Adrienne from My Splash of Color is giving one lucky still being [molly] reader this awesome jewelry set that comes with this gorgeous necklace, gorgeous earrings (pictured below), and those gorgeous bracelets (to the left).

So, what are you waiting for? Enter now and be sure to check out the show TONIGHT (if you’re reading this on Tuesday) and every other Tuesday!

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$300 Old Navy / Gap / Banana Republic Giveaway + #YOLOmondays Link-Up!

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Happy Monday!

I hope you had a great weekend – I know I did. Now, I know that there have been a ton of these large group giveaways and whatnot lately, but when this one came across my “desk,” I just couldn’t pass it up. I mean, $300 to Old Navy, Gap, or Banana Republic?! Even though I can’t win, I mean, I would want one of y’all to.

So, with the help of 11 fabulous bloggers, I am SO excited to give away a $300 GIFT CARD to Old Navy / Gap / Banana Republic!

*this is not sponsored by The Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic

Using the Rafflecopter tool below fill out as many entries as possible for a total of 45 chances to win. The more entries you complete, the greater your chances of winning. Good luck!

Meet the fabulous ladies that are a part of this:
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Vodka Infused Lemonade/ My New Favorite Outfit/ The Style Files

Nicole Kelly/ Shannon Hearts/ Still Being Molly

Sequins & Stilettos/ Delusions of Grandeur/ Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

Amy’s Vintage Closet/ Style Diary

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Terms & Conditions

This giveaway is for one USD $300 Gift Card to Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic. This giveaway is open internationally to people 18 years and older. The giveaway will run from Monday April 8th, 2013 12:01 AM PST to Monday April 15th, 2013 12:00 AM PST. ALL entries will be verified, so please be honest when completing them. The winner will be announced on this Rafflecopter after the winner’s entries are verified and the winner is contacted via email. To claim your prize, please respond to the email within 24 hours, failure to do so will result in a re-draw. Once the winner has been selected, the decision is final. This giveaway is not affiliated with Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic, Facebook, Bloglovin, Instagram, GFC, Twitter, Google, Pinterest, or any other social media platform. Good luck! stillbeingmolly Happy YOLO Monday! Each week, Carly & I select a few of our favorite posts from the Monday before to feature. It’s a great way to put the spotlight on a few of y’all each week! Please be sure to link up an ACTUAL post, not just a link to your main page.
Our favs from last week?

~Homemade Pesto~

~Say Cheese~

~DIY Pom Poms~

~Indigo Gardens Dress~ The Rules for #YOLOMONDAYS Link-Ups:

Follow your hosts Molly @ still being [molly] and Carly at Lipgloss & Crayons
Grab a button and / or post a link back here in your BLOG POST (NOT your blog’s main page) so your readers know what all the #YOLOMONDAY-ness is about. We love you guys linking up and we do go through and read all your posts… so if you do not give credit, we will have to remove your link. That’s no fun, right? Right. So be nice and share a link! Pretty please?
Link your blog post up using the linky tool below! It can be ANYTHING! An outfit post, a giveaway, a story, a recipe, whatever. Why? Cause it’s #YOLOMONDAYS!
Visit a blog or four that you’ve never been to before and leave a #YOLOMONDAYS comment – you never know, you might “meet” someone new that you will lurve!
Have fun! Cause #YOLO!