friends
Cancer Sucks
It's not often I come here needing your help but today is an exception. As Andrew and I are celebrating our baby love today, our dear friends are struggling in ways I can't wrap my mind around. I met Ryan and Kassie Lashua when I married Andrew and instantly loved them and their sweet girl, Emma. Ryan has been through years of suffering with brain cancer and it's becoming a burden again. Last week he went in for his third round of surgery to remove a tumor and is now battling a long recovery.
How can you help? They're looking to raise $5,000 to help their family with bills and basic living as they'll be taking a lot of time away from work. They're already well on their way with nearly $3,200 raised but a little push is always appreciated. If this pulls at your heart strings and you feel God is calling you to make a donation, head on over to this page. I encourage you to even share the page to spread the word!
Thank you for all your love over the years, I pray you can extend that love to a family dear to our hearts in this time of need.
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Style
Shades of Blue
Monday, you're here again. Why does it come so quickly?! I have to admit I'm slightly okay saying it's Monday because that means we have one more sleep until we find out what our baby love is! Tuesday is going to be sweet bliss and I can't wait to find out what gender the babe is. Once that is confirmed, I'll be shopping like crazy, naturally. It's been hard not shopping yet but it felt a little mundane and stressful not knowing the gender so it'll be that much more enjoyable this coming weekend when I splurge. Speaking of, this past weekend I spent most of it painting the new office (previous hubs "man room"- sorry babe!) that I'll be sharing with my man. Two desks, two styles, meshed together, YIKES. Mom came over Sunday to help me decorate a bit also with gender neutral in mind but going from this to gender neutral is proving a task. I'll be sure to share on here when I'm happy with the result!
Now this dress! I've given in to the maxi being my go-to and I'm totally on board with dresses like this being in my closet. Kiki La' Rue sent this beauty over and my obsession with cobalt only grew after wearing it a few times. Me being 5 feet, the length is definitely long so wedges are a must or I can hem it but that hasn't stopped me from flaunting it. I also felt it went perfectly with my Gigi clutch and the bold blue shades! KLR sells out beyond fast so I recommend ordering this baby right away! I'm in a M but I could've taken a small even being pregnant. Shop away friends and check out more of their maxis, here.
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Style
Casual Cardi
photo credit: Cori Roberts Photography
Do I look pregnant or what? I feel like I doubled in size over the last week and it's a little nerve wrecking thinking this is just the beginning. Stretch mark cream is my bestie right now and I have to admit, it's not my stomach that needs it right now but my boobs. The boob fairy has officially come and my husband is loving it.... ;)
But on to the fashion! Kiki La' Rue has done it again with this amazing cardi! I find myself grabbing it all the time when lounging around the house or when hitting the city for some errands so it's definitely one I'll be rockin' throughout the summer with sheath dresses as well. It's even the perfect pair to your swim suit style while lounging by the pool! Trust me, you can't go wrong with it. They have some other amazing cardigan options, here!
Anyway, have an amazing weekend friends and we will see you back Monday with another KLR post, xx!
pregnancy
Product Review
Bump Nest
I am a tummy sleeper and I've been dreading the day I'd no longer be allowed to sleep that way because of pregnancy and potentially harming the baby so when Bump Nest reached out to me offering me their body pillow and relief system I had an idea my sleepless nights were about to be cake. Upon getting it in the mail, I was a little concerned with our queen size bed and the size of this baby but it's been such an easy adjustment bringing it into the bedroom and I now find my husband, stepson and dog trying to steal it away!
This pillow screams comfort and does it's job blissfully keeping me on my side all throughout the night. We've vacationed a handful of times since getting it and I have to confess it's been with us each time- I can't sleep without it! I've been raving about it's structure and success to all my pregnant friends and am pleased to even have them hooked. The main thing that sold me was the desirable patterns to choose from on the covers and me being OCD loves my stone scallop one and how it is clean and coordinates with our simple master bedroom decor.
Pop on over to Bump Nest to shop around and use code KINCH10 for $10 off & free shipping!
*This body pillow was gifted by Bump Nest for a product review on this blog. All opinions are my own and I only share items I fully stand behind and believe in.
Mexico
vacation
Mexico Recap
It's no secret we love Mexico and happen to travel there more often than not. Andrew and I were there last month with my family and shortly after that trip, Sea Side Reservations reached out offering us 2 free nights at our resort of choice. Needless to say, Andrew and I knew just where we wanted to stay and quickly got that weekend on the books. Four short weeks after being there, we were back staying at Sonoran Sky (also seen here) with our great friends, David and Holly! The weekend flew by much too quick as it always does but we are so happy we were able to stay at our favorite resort and embrace the pool and salty beach during Cinco De Mayo weekend! We highly recommend using Sea Side for your destination needs; they were courteous, accommodating and beyond generous with gifting us this lovely weekend. Take a look here at all the locations you're able to use Sea Side to book with!
*This trip was gifted by Sea Side Reservations to review on this blog but all opinions are my own. My family has used their business many times and we've always enjoyed and appreciated their services.
c/o
#kinchkikilaruebump
Style
Summer Staples
shorts | Kiki La' Rue, tee (literally wear it all the time!) | Sosie, bag (option) | Target, sandals (option)| Target, watch | Fossil, necklaces | Miaearrings, bracelets | Kiki La' Rue
Happy Monday! We are currently still in Mexico but I've been feeling back into my blogging game and was prepared with a scheduled post for you babes, SHOCKER! Enter the 4th week of the maternity collaboration with Kiki La' Rue and today we're featuring these gorgeous lace shorts. They are all the rage currently and me hating my legs have always steered away from shorts but since I'll have to find creative ways to stay cool this summer pregnant, these were a necessity! I will warn you, they run oddly small so me normally being a 8-10 size bottoms ordered these in plus size, XL. They are slightly big but I'm confident they will still be perfect for my growing.... everything this summer, ha! Make sure to snag a pair while they're in stock as this shop runs out quick! There are some crazy KLR fans out there! ;)
Mexico
vacation
Mexico Bound
We are headed to Rocky Point, Mexico for the weekend... again! Yes, I know, we were just there 4 weeks ago but what can I say? We love the beach and will always take a short weekend away. This time we booked through Sea Side Reservations and will be staying at Sonoran Sky, seen here, and have our close friends coming along with us too. It will be short and sweet but I'm excited for a little R+R to recoup after a long week with Drake and sickness in our household. See you back Monday with a Kiki La' Rue post... sneak peek, here!
Beauty
Product Review
Pregnancy Skin | Enza Skin Care
Can I complain for moment? Well, I'm going to.... all I heard was becoming pregnant would give you amazing skin and it would basically change your life. That "glow" people talk about was really true because all the extra hormones made for one gorgeous complexion and you wouldn't even need makeup because it was perfect.
That is a load of crap.
At least for me it is and from a lot of other mama's out there, it is for them too. I had just gotten into the best routine of my skin's life and was pretty elated by the cleared face I had after years of battling acne and then BAM all that changed and I looked like a 14 year old girl again. FML, I tell ya.
Luckily, Enza Skin Care reached out to me on a collaboration and was seriously amazing as I sent question after question their way on product and side effects and how pregnancy played into it all. They custom built my routine and sent me some fabulous products I have been living on the last 2 months. The first month was the "clear up" stage, bringing it all to surface and then battling that nasty break out but the second month has been pure bliss. I have the best skin I've ever had and I secretly do a happy dance every morning I wake up with a clear, zit free face. It's glorious.
Today Enza is offering my readers a generous 40% off for your purchases that will be live for 2 weeks time: "KINCHLIFE"! I can't stress enough coming from a ance prone gal, this stuff is worth it. You can shop, here!
*Thank you Enza for the generous gifted items. You've truly helped me with confidence and can't express my gratitude to an outstanding product I'll continue coming back for!
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