The Gaudy Mom: 2015

Polka Dot Dress

This. Dress.

I may wear it all week long. I don't care that it's 31 degrees outside, I'm obsessed!!

It sold out SOOOO fast from TLC, like overnight!! Join my FB group TLC-Erin to stay up to date with ALL the new arrivals, or follow me in insta The_Lace_Cactus_ Rep_Erin

I was able to find the dress here in small and med.

Can we talk my boots?!

Santa (~~my mom~~) obviously thought I was a good girl this year. They're so fabulous!!

Get them here.

Boot cuffs here

Hat is from Hopes, but sold out, similar here (10% off with code SANTA) or here (10% off with code Erin10)

Clutch SOLD OUT but similar here.

Pink Puffer Vest

Who else is glad Christmas is over?! I AM!!
I cant pass up a sale! So obviously when I saw on Instagram Flourish was having 50% I had to go look! I'm SO glad I did because I fell in LOVE with this pink and gold vest. Like most other girls in the world I'm highly obsessed with pink and gold! The color of this vest is even prettier in person! I wore it at Christmas with an oversized sparkle tee, since it was 70 degrees and all, but I also love it paired with this lace up top from TLC!!

Vest - Flourish (SOLD OUT) get it here at Lavish.

Shop them all here

Lace up top TLC SOLD OUT similar here (let me know and i can notify you of a restock)
Denim AE (SOLD OUT online)
Shoes (Dottie Couture SOLD OUT) similar here, here & here.

Self Tanners. Cheap VS Expensive

If you're into keeping tan 365 days a year you're most likely pretty familiar with St Tropez. If not then its a $45 self tanner. With that being said its VERY much worth the money! I think it "claims" to get you 8 tans however I used one 8oz bottle for 2 months! (I applied it twice a week) Recently I've been obsessed with getting airbrushed but $30 a week its an expensive habit, well, when you have as many expensive habits as I do!! SO this is a great alternative! A lot of people have never even heard of another tanner called St Moriz, same size bottle $13. I heard a few girls say it was just as good, then I also heard a few people say it was terrible, so I wanted to try for myself!!

If you have never ever tried St Tropez you will probably LOVE St Moriz! I prefer the mousse because its easier to apply. FYI you will also need to buy a mitt with the mousse! If you've used St Tropez you'll notice a difference. Its a little thicker, and not as easy to apply, but still gives you a great tanned look! I would say depending on how often you exfoliate it should last about a week. Like I said I touched mine up twice a week.

My opinion, they are both great, St Tropez may be a little better but if you're trying to ball on a budget I would go with the St Moriz ;) Personally I buy the St Tropez Instant Tan and LOVE it! I started out buying this, since the mitt was included!

Biggest question I get asked, "will it turn me orange?" I have no idea. I have never ever been orange from a spray tan and I have no idea what causes it!!

Left is St Moriz right is St Tropez

However you if want the best tan possible and money is a problem I highly recomend finding someone who does airbrush tans!! They are so the way to go!

A few tips before you get your tan...

Exfoliate and shave the day before/of.
Don't wear lotions or deodorant
Try not to wear tight fitting clothes afterwards
You should always wait AT LEAST 4 hours to shower, personally I sleep with it then shower in the morning!

HAPPY ~~Sunless~~ TANNING!

Basic Dress - Coral

So I said when I purchased the wine basic dress that I wasn't going to buy another one, and then they released the coral one, so obviously I had to buy it!! Wine is currently sold out but you can see them all here. Since coral is more of a spring summer color I decided to fall it up with a leopard scarf, and because I'm tired of wearing my booties I added my combat boots for a little edge. Sometime I like to pretend I'm a bad A, ya know ;) Two more work days ya'll, I couldn't be more excited!!

Dress (10% off with code zzs172)

Shoes here

Scarf here

Brick Street Co

Remember Cali's adorable Birthday tutu?? Well the owner of Princess and the Poodle also has another company, Brick Street Printing. She loved Cali's Birthday pics SO much she sent me over some items. This graphic tee was the first thing she sent and I LOVE IT! This is the softest shirt ever!! Find them on insta Brickstreetco. This skirt is From TLC but sold out :( However I did link my top 3 favorite fringe skirts! Here, here and here.

Also check out EVERYTHING TLC has to offer in fringe here (erin10 for 10% off :)

Shoes, here (25% off with code special25)

Jewelry Rocksbox (first month free with code gaudymomxoxo)

Fall into fur

It's pretty obvious I'm really in to outerwear this season!! I planned to buy this when TPL first released it and by the time I went to pay it was SOLD OUT :( As of Friday it was all in stock, as I went to type the blog guess what, only larges available! I'm telling you this vest is going FAST! So if you're a large grab it here for 10% off with code erinrep10. After searching LITERALLY all over I found a SMALL available here and a MEDIUM here.

Dress 10% off with zzs172

Shoes $9 off with code special25
Necklace & earrings (all designer) from Rocksbox - Get your first month free with code gaudymomxoxo, and cancel at anytime!! :)

Happy Monday!

Off the shoulder knotted blouse

I was SO excited when I found this on the site!! Everyone knows my love love relationship with SheIn! Its SO perfect and long enough to wear with leggings! Praise the Lord!! Get the top here. I'm wearing a small, but it also comes in a XS just in case you're super tiny!! I've also link a few other favs one, two, three, four, five & six

Shoes are last season from Hopes similar here

Clutch Hanger To Home

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Red and leopard dress

Sorry for being MIA all last week, but that's what happens when your best friend/photographer decides to take a vacay! ;)

I'm so glad i decided to grab this dress when it first went up, I think it sold out in 24 hours! Its so comfortable and easy to pair with anything!

Shoes here

Vest (OLD) similar here

Let me know in the comments below if you need to be notified of a restock on the dress!!

I did link a few of my current ZZS favs one two there & four

Get 10% off with code ZZS172 :)

Double Wear Foundation

Everyone knows I've been LOVING the Becca foundation, but since I've been on this acne medicine for a little over a month its made my skin a little more dry and the Becca just didn't look the best. So, I thought this was the perfect time to try a sample of the Estee Lauder Double Wear. If you keep up with Casey Holmes you know that's her go to foundation and I've been wanting to give it a try. Ya'll, it literally makes my skin look flawless. My best friend even told me my skin looked flawless!!! I wear color pebble which is soft beige with cool undertones. It takes so little and its full coverage but not thick!! I've also noticed I dont even have to use my setting spray, it literally lasts all day! I'll be sticking with this one awhile!!

Also wanting to try the new foundation by Younique in the near future!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

The first picture is the one where my bff said "omg your face looks flawless" no edits in either picture!

Holiday Gift Guide - Child Version

Tis the time of year for bloggers to start their Holiday gift guide (stay tuned for mine.) So why do we never see one for kids?? Well mostly because the bloggers I follow are all style and fashion bloggers and i would say less than 40% of them even have children. All parents know how hard it is to buy for their kids, especially when you're like Ryan and I and buy them everything they want all year long :( So for today I've linked The Gaudy Holiday Gift Guide, CHILD Version! :) All of these things are not necessarily everything our kids are getting, some might be ideas, or things they received for their Birthday or even things they have that would make great gifts!

Girls

My daughter is 4 so this will all be for that stage :)

1. Peppa Pigs Play House

Cali received this for her Birthday (the end of Oct) and it hasn't even made it to her room yet! We dont allow many toys in the loving room but this play set has made home on the fireplace! Cali LOVES IT!! Here and here are accessories for it.

2. Barbies Dream House

I know, how to we jump from that to this! This is what Santa is bringing Cali, now if Santa would just bring us a playroom, that would be GREAT!

3. Gogo My Walkin Pup Pet

Ok, when did the early 90's return because I had this toy (and the next one) when I was a child!!

4. Puppy Surprise

There are MANY different puppies to choose from, I just linked the original ( i happen to like the rainbow one the best) Cali saw this on TV and fell in love!