What I Wore {To the Zoo}

Last week there was a really nice day so my little family decided to go to the Zoo! So of course I had to wear this little diddy to show my love of the animals. We have a yearly pass to the Hogle Zoo and we love taking our boys. Maddux is in heaven every time and thinks each animal is the best. Holden loved them all and smiled at everything. They are remodeling and it is going to be AWESOME I can't wait for next summer to see all the new safari goodness. 

Shirt // Target 

Design Made by me  {Tutorial HERE}

Undershirt // Undercover Mama

Jeans // Kmart 

Sandals // LEI Walmart 

Earrings // Made by me  

 Are you loving the tribal and animal prints and designs as much as I am? Make your own or head on over to forever 21 they have a lot of fun items with similar prints.

Love the back zipper!

Can I just tell you the top bun is so going to be my go to fast mommy hairstyle for the summer. And yes those of you with short to medium hair can do it too. It is not just for long hair anymore. Mine is short and I can still fit it in there. Hair tutorial coming soon.

 

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Elephant Tribal Tee {Tutorial}

I was so excited when Provo Craft sent me some heat transfer vinyl to try out for a competition I was in. I got to be apart of Blog Wars. It was really fun, but I wish I could have stayed on longer. I kinda feel lame not making it very far but oh well. I LOVED my project I made either way. So I was excited for this product because I have actually had a roll of it on my shelf in my craft closet for about a year and have just been nervous to try it out so this got me to just bite the bullet and do it and the end result was better than I even planned. Don't you love when that happens?! I have been loving the tribal animal print, bold, aztec, and geometric styles in fashion lately so I thought why not make my own so I just rolled with the idea and this is what I came up with. Fun right?! It is pretty bold but so fun. I am not scared to get a little crazy with my fashion.

{Supplies I used}

-White T-shirt {Target $12 and it has a really cute zipper in the back. It is just like this one only white}

-1 sheet of Black Glitter Heat transfer vinyl {provided to me by Provo craft}

-Pre cut triangles in pink glitter and flat blue heat transfer vinyl {also provided to me by Provo Craft}

-Cricut machine {or scissors}

-Iron 

-Scrap piece of cloth

-Scrap piece of paper 

{What I did}

The first things I did what get on my cricut craft room and found the perfect cute little elephant. If you don't have a cutting machine you could borrow one {come use mine, if you live in Utah I totally would let you} or just find an image online, print it out and cut it to use as your template. Then I cut a whole bunch of them just on some scrap paper. I did this to make sure it was the right size  and how I wanted it to be laid out before I cut it on the vinyl. 

Then the scary part I cut out he vinyl. I actually had a little hiccup during this step like I knew I would but it ended up being even better in the end. So you want to make sure you do a mirror image of your elephant and you want the shiny side facing down on your cutting mat. I did this great on my first sheet and then my second sheet I was distracted {plus can I just tell you since I have had kids my brain is not all there} and I did the mirror image but I cut it with the shinny side up so the elephants were all supposed to be going the same way like I had laid out with the blue elephants and instead half were facing one way and the other half the other way. After a small freak out moment  I contained myself and had a better idea!

Isn't he cute?! I mean come on who doesn't want a shirt with this cute little guy on it?

So once they were all cut out I laid them out on the shirt just how I wanted it to look. 

Now comes all the ironing. First you are going to heat up the fabric that you are going to place your image on. Because they were so small I did two elephants at a time. So I removed two, put the iron on the fabric were they would be placed for about 20 seconds.

Then you are going to put your images right where you want them on the already heated fabric spot. 

Put a scratch piece of fabric on top of the image and put the iron on top of that fabric holding it there with medium pressure for about 30 seconds. Then you will move on down the line and repeat the following steps: remove elephants, heat fabric, put elephants in place, put scratch piece of fabric on top and iron for 30 seconds. over and over until you have done it to all your images elephants and the triangles down the middle. 

Once they are all ironed on you are going to flip over your shirt and go down the line of elephants holding the iron on each set for another 30 seconds this just helps really seal them in place. 

And now that all your ironing is done you are going to let it cool completely and the last step is to take of the shiny film from the vinyl so all you have left is the pretty images.  If for some reason any of the images are lifted or did not stick just simply replace the film, put the scratch piece of fabric on top and iron it on again for another 30 seconds making sure to get all the edges and then it should be good!

Simple as that you are done. Look at that awesome before and after.

It is so fun to make your very own personalized Tee. I have gotten so many compliments on it when I wear it and people asking me where I got it. I love seeing their reaction when I tell them I made it. And the best part is  you can too! It is so easy and the possibilities are endless. You can get creative and show your personality and your own style.

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Albion Swimsuit Giveaway

If you remember from THIS POST I love the awesome company Albion Fit in every way. I am always talking about them on Instagram, on this blog and recommending them to all my friends because I love to share products and companies that I am passionate about and love and this is one of them. Fitness is a big passion of mine that is no secret and their fitness clothes are some of my favorites I have ever worn, but what is even more fun and for every woman is they have gorgeous swimwear. 

Do you see how fun and different all of these suits are?! They even have like 20 plus more styles, colors and patterns so yes there is something for you! I wanted to try them all on!!!

My cute little family celebrated the warm weather and welcomed the summer sun by going to our local splash pad! It was a lot of fun and the perfect excuse to break out my brand spankin new Albion Swimsuit.

You guys I have never felt so comfortable in a swimsuit in my life. Between the color, the style, the way it sucks and tucks me in in all the right places and all the beautiful ruching it is perfect!

I seriously must really love these suits and how they make me feel to post pictures of me in it for you all to see. eeek. I was really nervous about this so be nice. But I really want you to know how awesome they are that even a mom of two will show it off. Bruise on my thunder thigh and all haha.

I love the simple feminine crisscross back. It is again comfortable with style. The back is perfect for us active moms out there, with no need for tugging, pulling your suit up or fear of anything showing, falling down or out. Everything stays put and tight, so you can relax, swim, boat, lay out and play with your kids with no fears and complete confidence.
 

There is honestly a suit for every woman out there with all different styles you will find the perfect one for you. I am 26, now have two kids, my body just isn't the same as when I was 19, I have wider hips and thighs {even with working out}, have had the crazy stretching, pulling and shrinking from breastfeeding and so on that comes with being a mom and this suit was perfect for me.

It literally sucks it all in and keeps everything in place. No more ride ups or falling out. Hello! sign me up!

I mean come on are you not just loving that ruffle?!  I felt glamorous like I should be going to a fancy rich swim party in the Hamptons haha ok maybe I watch a little too much Gossip girl here. Back to the awesomeness of the suit.

This suit is called the gown and as soon as I put it on I knew why. I felt like I was wearing an expensive formal gown only in swimsuit form. The sheen the fabric has makes you feel all fancy and I don't think I have ever felt so beautiful in a suit before.

So now that I have told you all how much I am in love with my suit I am going to share with you the BIG NEWS that Albion Fit is giving away this gown suit to one of you amazing lucky readers of mine along with a $20 gift certificate to use on anything you wish at their store at City Creek or at their online store. 

To enter simply fill out the rafflecopter below! Good luck! If you don't win no fear Albion has something for all of you!  $15 off any Albionfit.com purchase of $50 or more just by using the code touchofyellow15 at checkout! 

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