By Brigette Danielle: April 2017

Hello lovely people!

Mother's Day is right around the corner and let's be honest flowers, a card or some chocolates are great signs of appreciation. But sometimes, something that can be reused or worn more than once is GREAT!

Let's say this, you buy a bouquet of flowers for around $25 and a card for about $8, that's $33 dollars for something that will possibly get thrown away before the next year and die by the end of the week! Now, if you know me, you know I love Target! Especially now that Victoria Beckham has put out her own line with them! So it would only be suiting if I choose my top picks from Target lol.

Last year for Mother's Day was really tough! We don't normally go all out for Mother's Day but my husband usually will cook some of his bomb chicken and get me some great wine.. both of which I am totally fine with! But last year he was in Kansas City building his business and I was still in Dallas. I was home alone with 3 kids. So I handled it the best way I knew how.. Netflix and wine haha.

My sister in law however did one of the sweetest things ever! She wanted to create a wine and sip party at her home for her mom, her niece's mom and myself. She really went all out and it was great! That was definitely in my top 5 Mother's Day of all time!

This year thankfully, we are all back together! Hopefully now we just don't get anymore cold fronts so I can enjoy the warm sun! Hopefully even put on a Mother's Day Brunch... but who knows!

Any who, so... Mother's Day is a day to show your mom, aunt, grandma, or wife that you appreciate them and what better way to do that than setting aside one day of the year to do just that! Now, I'm just guessing here but I'm sure about 99.5% of women out there LOVE Target! So I have done the excruciating (j/k I love it) pain of going through Target and Target.com to find you my top 10 gift ideas for this Mother's Day!

So here they are! You can find a direct link to each of these items below!

**note, I did not receive any compensation for this post or any payment if you purchase these items. These are all gifts that I would choose for myself or for someone else**

1. Scallop Romper by Victoria Beckham

2. White Throw Pillow

3. Arrow Water Color Thank You Stationary

4. Pineapple Candle

5. Chic Bar Cart

6. Peony Scented Candle

7. Framed Wall Art

8. Sandal Heel

9. Gold Mirror

10. Marble Jewelry Stand

What do you do on Mother's Day? Any traditions? Let me know in the comments below!

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Hello lovely people!

Ok so this post is going to be kind of emotional! My baby boy turns 6 TODAY!!

Wait let me back track a little.. so you know I came across a post from 2 blonde mamas and I was super inspired to start a birthday post every year each of my babies has their birthday. Oh you didn't know that? No problem.. check it out HERE!

Ok... so back to what I was saying about being all emotional. My only boy, my little prince is officially no longer in the toddler age. He is a full blown little kid. He has a special place in my heart because he is my only boy. He is strong willed, full of energy and wants to be just like his dad! He hates getting his hair cut and when ever his sisters get something girly lol.

But enough from what I think about my boy, here are 6 things about Baltimore from Baltimore!

1 "My favorite color is green and red and blue"

2. "My favorite movie is the Lego Batman movie"

3. "My favorite sport is football and football, that's it.. just football"

4. "My favorite subject in school is ABCMouse and EasyPeasy"

5. "My favorite food is peaches! NOT beans"

6. I asked Baltimore if he had one wish what would it be? He said "for everything to be legos" lol!

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Hello there lovely people!
It is Spring and Kansas City has been crazy rainy and cloudy! A few days throughout the past weeks the clouds did seem to disappear and we needed some new family photos.. but we were never ALL together.
As you know my oldest is my step daughter and she lives with her mother so we really are only able to squeeze in all we can during the weekend. So, when I seen that there was going to be a break in the clouds this weekend, I jumped at the chance to have us all take photos!
My husband and son are not very photogenic (even though they are handsome guys) lol.

Photography is one of my many passions! I took several photography classes in high school and learned hands on via photography pros when we lived in Dallas. They were all amazing and helpful! My skill level is also based on books, so while I have lighting concepts and actual imagery down, technical terms and camera adjustments are still a work in progress. So please don't be too harsh!

Here are some of our Spring family photos taken in Kansas City today. I hope you like them! If you know any good photography bloggers, please let me know so I can check them out!
Also, enjoy our photos and tell me what you think!

My world!

Sisters = BFF

Daddy's Girls

Like Father....

.... Like Son

My everyday life lol

Mark 10:9

My little Phoenix can be sooo shy, but when she lets her guard down she has so much personality!

My Thai is a true Southern Belle :), Sweet and sassy!

I hope you enjoyed these photos! As always thank you for reading! What is your favorite part about family photos? Let me know in the comments below!

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Hey lovely people! How is your Spring going? Mine couldn't be better!

If you follow me on social media, then you know that I have been debating for a while about joining a subscription box. I had so many questions, concerns and what if moments when making my decision. Honestly, it wasn't until my aunt told me that she had subscribed to Ipsy a while back and she loved it!

She was showing me all the goodies she received and all the cute glam bags they came in. Once I seen her Tarte and Urban Decay goodies I was sold!

So...

I did it! I signed up for Ipsy and I received my first Glam Bag.... trust me when I say it did not disappoint! I mean seriously.. a unique makeup bag and 5 products every month for $10. I don't know why I even questioned it looking back at it now lol.

So here is my FIRST ever Glam Bag and trust me you want to see what I received!

How cute is this bag! It is perfect for spring and summer! It puts me in serious Fair mood!

This Colour Pop eye liner is so smooth! It glides right across your skin without any added pressure and a tight line... Check out this super fun springy color!

Next, I have this butter lip balm from Adesse NY. This light tinted butter balm left my lips super soft and added just enough tint for a quick errand run! I am not crazy about the scent though. It has a minty potpourri scent.

Next, we have is a Hikari cream shadow. This is so puuurrrttyy! It glides on really smooth and did not crease. It adds just the right amount of shimmer to make your eyes pop. This color is called Honey Dew.

Here we have a face toner called Truffle Therapy from Skin & Co. I haven't used it yet because I have crazy sensitive skin, so I am waiting to use it on a day where I have no plans that require me out of the house lol. I will say this, It smells like a spa in a bottle!

This next item is MY FAVORITE!! I know you have seen this all over Buzzfeed, Instagram, Facebook, beauty blogs and a ton more platforms... I didn't want to believe it was real because I would practically just give them my money lol. But it's real I have one before it has launched!!

A LISA FRANK MAKEUP BRUSH BY GLAMOUR DOLLS!

This brush is so soft and light weight. The pink colored tip goes perfect with the classic Lisa Frank characters which is so adolescent me! Not to mention the rose gold accent which is so 29 year old me!

Are you a Glam Bag subscriber? What has been your favorite one so far?! Let me know in the comments below!

Thinking about joining? Sign up HERE!

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Hello there lovely people! I have been so over whelmed with schedules these past several weeks and I have been totally OFF on my eating, workouts and of course my detox drinks!
Before I begin, I know there is no quick fix and regardless of all those Instagram posts from beautiful influencers.... you can not lose a real 15-20 lbs (not water weight) in 5 days by drinking tea or some other unhealthy way. Plus if you loose that amount in such a short time, more than likely it will come back!
So, If you are like me and pretty much most of the human population, we all have had those moments where the family is gathered or you and the crew get together for a fun filled brunch or night get together. You end up indulging on rich food and alcohol and wake up the next day feeling blah and "over stuffed".

Detoxes are great for many reasons. The obvious reason is they detox your body! But once you start to rid your body of toxins, sugar, alcohol and other things that you have digested, your body will naturally heal itself. You will notice your skin is clearing up, your nails are becoming stronger and you just feel better!

So, while re planning my "get on track" game plan, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite natural detox drinks!

1. Water- This seems so easy and truth is.. it is! Water is the most natural form of "Detox" you can get. Try drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning, before each meal and right before bed. You will surely flush out toxins and improve your digestive system in a snap!

2. Apple Cider Vinegar- Outside of water, ACV is my go to drink! Add a little lemon and you are set!

3. Green Tea- I have to admit, I was a little behind on the green tea train! Some friends suggested it as their favorite detox and now I am on board too! Try a cup of green tea in between meals and in the morning!

4. Lemon Water- Lemons are a natural diuretic, so when you add some to your water, you are giving it a boost to help flush out those toxins!

5. Grapefruit and Lemon- Grapefruits are great for fighting fat and again lemons are a great diuretic.

6. Lemon, Lime and cucumber- I am not a fan of cucumber but when these three are paired together it is tolerable for me lol. Cucumber is also a natural diuretic so when you combo it with other citrus, you can't loose!

7. Strawberry, blueberry, lemon- If you haven't realized now, I am a lemon-a-loic lol. I believe lemon in any form of drink or detox is key! Strawberries are great for boosting your metabolism and blueberries are jammed packed with antioxidants. This is one of my favorites!

8. Pineapple and Orange- Pineapples are great for your intestines and digestive tract. Pairing it with orange slices and not only will you get a refreshing detox drink, you will surely flush out toxins and heal your body from within!

9. Grapefruit, Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey- This is a popular detox drink from Dr. Oz. You can find it recommended just about anywhere you look! Honey is full of antioxidants and is great for you. ACV is helps fight fat, flush toxins and is also a natural diuretic like grapefruit!

10. Strawberry and Grapefruit- Again Strawberries are great for your metabolism and grapefruit helps fight fat. These two are one of the best combos you could make when preparing your detox drink.

All of these are great options, and honestly when you combine any fruit, vegetable, herb or spice to your water, you are winning! Always remember when starting a new regimen to consult your doctor. I am not a doctor nor do I consider myself a health professional in any way. I have just been on this journey of living a healthy life for over 5 years. Everything I share is from experience and research.

What is your favorite detox drink? Let me know in the comments below!

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Hey lovely people!

So in continuation with KC Fashion Week, which I am still OVER JOYED by, I wanted to share my favorite collection from night two!

Miss night one?! Check it out here Wednesday, Night one

Sadly I was only able to capture a few designs from this collection because my camera settings were somehow off (everything was too dark). But I was able to grab a few shots from my iPhone!

This collection is from local designer Roger Figueroa! The long, sleek lines were phenomenal! The black and dark shades of gray were perfectly paired! Plus he added these really cool "finger tips" that were claw like accessories placed on the hands! I absolutely LOVED THEM too!

Want more information on Roger Figueroa? Check out his instagram @rogerfigueroa_designs!

Check out his beautiful designs below!!

My favorite!

Which one was your favorite?! Let me know in the comments below :)

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Hello lovely people! As you may know this past week was my 29th birthday! I celebrated in true "FASHION" lol because I had the amazing privilege of covering two runway show for Kansas City Fashion Week!

Pause for my crazy happy dance!

I met some of the coolest local bloggers during a media meet and greet and rubbed elbows with some of Kansas City's chicest people at the Bubbly + Bow Ties cocktail party! There were tons of great vendors and supports through out the entire week. It truly was a great production!

Want to see some of the vendors and the amazing swag I received from them!? Check out my instagram @bybrigettedanielle!

There were so many beautiful designs, gorgeous models and amazing talent! There were just soooo many things that I loved about KCFW and it was hard to choose just one collection to talk about...

But, I wanted to choose 1 from each night and the collection "Oliviet" by Tobie Marie really touched me!

For one her inspiration was from the iconic First Lady, Jackie Onassis Kennedy and 2 I love the 60's!. Needless to say this collection was beautifully created and I can not wait to order my girls these dresses!

Take a look at these beautiful designs!