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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!

Black + White + #YOLOmondays Link-Up

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maternity style: black and white striped maternity dress, black boots, white bubble necklace and bubble bracelet {{Dress: Old Navy Maternity
{{Boots: Urban Outfitters (old)
{{Necklace: Caroline G. Shop
{{Bracelet: ILY Couture c/o

I seriously can’t believe it’s MAY 6th. Where have the past few months gone? I know people say that all the time, but I’m being for serious. March and April just FLEW by, in my opinion.

I was trying to figure out the other day why these two months went so much faster than December – February. I’m thinking it was because December – February I was SO sick from the pregnancy – and while I was certainly not feeling great in March, it was better. But I also think I’m rapidly realizing how quick August 7th is going to come. I’m in my THIRD trimester this week. AHHHH.

Anyway!

The weather has been less than stellar the past two weeks and it’s almost felt like fall again. It’s kinda bizarre, really. But, I’m still making myself believe that it is spring, because spring is my favorite season.

I don’t really know what any of that has to do with me wearing this black and white striped maternity dress from Old Navy – which I got for $10 doll hairs. YES. But, nevertheless, it’s a comfortable dress, spring is my favorite season, and Cinco de Mayo is my favorite food holiday.

I’m all over the place today, aren’t I? Blame it on Monday, blame it on pregnancy brain, blame it on what you want – I blame it on being awesome. Or something.
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?

The Rules for #YOLOMONDAYS Link-Ups:

Follow your hosts Molly @ still being [molly] ,Carly @ Lipgloss & Crayons , and your guest host for the week Katelin @ My Wardrobe Staples
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 now accepting 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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How to wear bright lipstick

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!

Home De-gorgeousness + #YOLOmondays Link-Up!

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So, my father-in-law works for Century Furniture and for the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of getting to go spend the day in High Point, NC for Furniture Market. Now, if you don’t know what Furniture Market is, basically Market is when literally THOUSANDS of people descend upon the small town of High Point, NC to check out what all the furniture and home design companies are releasing for that season. It’s almost like Fashion Week, but for home decor and design.

You can check out my recap post from last year here.

Even though I only got to check out the Century Furniture, Highland House, and Capel showrooms, there is still PLENTY of fabulousness to go around.

Sure, 99% of this I could never actually own, but it’s SO fun to get design inspiration and put together a dream home in your mind. Right?

Ahhhh get ready for some home de-gorgeouness, as I like to call it. Or would it be decor-geousness? Either way, you get my point. Home Decor Inspiration - Century Furniture - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina

I am OBSESSED with that green quatrefoil rug. I need it. Home Decor Inspiration - Century Furniture - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina

This chair is called the “Molly” chair. I think I need it. No? Home Decor Inspiration - Century Furniture - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina

QUATREFOIL MIRROR. LOVE. Home Decor Inspiration - Century Furniture - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina

This chest was hand painted by Bob Timberlake. Home Decor Inspiration - Century Furniture - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina

LOVE the colors in this room. Home Decor Inspiration - Century Furniture - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina

And yes. I need this entire dining room. I LOVEEE the bright cheery feel of it. Home Decor Inspiration - Century Furniture - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina Home Decor Inspiration - Capel - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina Home Decor Inspiration - Century Funiture High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina

And some FABULOUS rugs that I absolutely fell in love with from Capel Rugs. Home Decor Inspiration - Capel Rugs - High Point Furniture Market 2013 - North Carolina Yeah, how much fabulousness is that? Anything you’d put in your dream home?

And, for fun, I went looking around the interwebs for some more quatrefoil home decor fabulousness. Check it out:

No, this post isn’t sponsored or anything. Just for fun!

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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?

Sunny Spot

How to Pack for Vacation

DIY Succulent Garden

Lucky Fabb Day 1
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!