One Piece Three Ways

Guess What!!! I found my camera! I am so happy, I get to finally share this post with you.

One of fall's biggest trends is the baseball tee. I personally love the comfort of this top. A hint to keep this top comfortable, shop in the men's department. I found mine at Target in the Men's section, I love how it is a little looser and doesn't hug me so tight. This tee can come across as a basic jeans, tee, and flip flop look. I wanted to find some stylish ways to rock this look. Here is my new series called one piece, three ways.

The first night I wore this on a date to the movies and dinner with my husband.

How I rocked the baseball tee on date night: Faux leather leggings, cute flats, long tank underneath (since leggings are not pants!). I paired it with a big bag and boyfriend jacket. My hair is in a braided top knot. I chose statement earrings and stacked bracelets as accessories.

This is probably one of my favorites! I chose a flared skirt, kept my hair down and curly. I also added a statement necklace and nude heels. I wore this to church it's a great dressy casual outfit and would work in an office setting.

After church I chose to change into this to run some errands. Great outfit for shopping!! I paired it with jeans, rolling the cuffs up to make them ankle length. Black tennies, printed scarf and a statement ring finished this look. 

This has turned out to be one of my favorite pieces this fall. Have you rocked the baseball tee? Send me pictures at mommyministryandmore@gmail.com

Do you like one piece three way? I have a couple more I am thinking of posting. Let me know in the comments below.

Until next time,

Dorinda

How I dressed the bump

I thought it would be fun to show you how I dress this baby bump every once in awhile.

This was last Sunday. Mondo and I went to the first service and then Chipotle afterwards for lunch Yum! We also went to Babies R' Us to check out some double strollers. This is the one I want!

Contours Options

After all that we drove around town to check out some houses, then home for a nap and pizza. Over all it was a great day. I loved spending time with my little family!!

Knowing all our plans for the day and it being another hot one, I wanted to dress comfortably. So, jean shorts, hi-lo top and a cute hat did the trick. I also styled this with some faux toms and a cute owl necklace.  I stayed cool and comfortable.

Talk to you soon!!
Dorinda

The Day I Lost the Easter Dress

Okay so you have seen the title and know what happened, I lost Mackenzie's Easter dress. It all started shortly after I found out Old Navy had jellies! Yes, jellie shoes!! I started to think I needed to pull out Mackenzie's Easter dress and find shoes to match, potentially jellies. So, I went to her closet sure that I had washed it and hung it up. Apparently not, this was a Friday! I searched went to work, came home searched some more. Saturday searched again, including obscure places like the office, guest bedroom, the garage. Sunday, searched, Monday searched including towels, plastic bags, our clothes among other ridiculous locations. Tuesday searched more and texted a friend who I had recently gave clothes to, maybe they got put in there, she responded "No". Daily I cried (added I was on my menses, so extra hormonal). Wednesday decided I needed to hand this to God, mind you I had been praying for Him to bring hidden things to light. This time I decided to completely cast it off to Him, I also prayed to take my blinders off. Thursday went on a walk with a friend, came home and cleaned the office which included going through packed boxes prepared for our move end of June. After no luck in the office I decided to go in the guest room and check in my craft stuff again for the millionth time. Suddenly my blinders were off, the dress was in a bag folded in such a way I probably casted it off other times as fabric or ribbon. I cried tears of joy for finally finding this dress!!

My mom found this dress at Custer's craft fair beginning of March. I love it!! Not a traditional Easter dress, this one is bright and fun!! I loved this dress so much I decided to look them up and show you some other cute pieces they have. 

Here is a link to their facebook page Peeper's Children's Clothing.

I was hoping they had some boy stuff but, I didn't see any.

Now I need your help! Please help me pick out shoes and a hair bow to go with Mackenzie's dress!

Here are my top 5 picks, please vote in the comments below.

top left: old navy top right: gymboree middle: payless
bottom left: h&m bottom right: old navy

curly clips; ruffle white flower; daisy headband; silver bow; pink felt

Also I thought I would show what I plan on wearing Easter morning. My mom bought me this cute dress from Old Navy during their dress sale.

Dress: Old navy similar, Vest: DIY similar, shoes: Steve Madden similar

I am helping in the Children's class for one service and attending one service. So, I decided to pair it with a denim jacket to give it a little more casual look while I am in assisting.

Oh and since I really wanted to add some boy stuff, one of the esty shops I like for bows does bow ties. Here are my top 5 favorite bow ties!

brown felt:  gray polka dot; turquoise; green printed; black felt

Don't forget to vote, I need help!!

Valentine's day fashion

If you are anything like me you have been thinking, dreaming and scouring Pinterest for a Valentine day outfit for a few months now. Okay maybe not that long but at least a week or two. No? Just me? Well, here are two ideas I came up with.

First one is casual and since Valentines is on a Friday, maybe even appropriate for the office. 

This is a heart sweater I got from old navy paired with a chambray shirt underneath. Some skinnies and cute flats. This outfit is so pinterest inspired I wore this the other day while we were shopping for Valentine's day gifts.

To finish the look I pulled my hair in a top knot as seen done in my black Friday hair blog. I also added a gold boyfriend watch and a cute love double ring not pictured. All ready and super comfy.

Look two is not from my own closet. Last week while shopping I found this super cute faux leather skirt on clearance at JcPenny. unfortunately they were out of my size (insert tears here), even online!! I have been dreaming visions of that skirt and outfits since that day. Here is an outfit inspired by that skirt.

This skirt closely resembles it and is on sale!! Here!

I would pair this with a men's v neck plain white tee, and either cute pink flats (let's face it I am a mom heels are not always practical) or red heels. A big statement necklace and my hair in the perfect pony. Here is a link for the best tutorial on the perfect pony. I love how this outfit is a little tough for such a sweet holiday!

I think Valentine's Day calls for pink or red somewhere on your outfit. I will be at work Friday night, so I plan on rocking a red long sleeve shirt and some jeans. Have a great day!!

Dorinda

OOTD: Birthday dinner

So, I turned thirty on Monday. Yup, you read that right the 3-0h! Unlike most people I am unashamed of my age. To me it truly is a number. Although a few things have really began to sink in such as I really am not college age anymore and I shouldn't try to pass off as if I am. Also, when you ask kids what is old, yes, I am the age that most of them answer. I also feel like I have hit the age where I can say "when I was younger we didn't have internet" (totally true!!). So, to celebrate I invited family out for dinner at a local buffet. Saturday I am having an adult scavenger hunt with some friends. What I wore to dinner I felt was totally blogworthy. Oh, and same with Max's outfit. Here is my Outfit of the Day (OOTD). 

My theme for both birthday parties was; "Sparkle and Shine". So my outfit needed some glitter!! I chose to wear it on my arm and around my waist.

Here is a tip: if you like the look of stacked bracelets but don't have a lot of bangles. Add a watch to give some weight to the look.

This outfit was great with out the belt but at last minute I decided to add it. I think it really dressed up a simple outfit!!

Mackenzie's outfit was too cute!!! I love her "LBD"!!

I will blog more about my big 3 - oh party later!!

Yup, I am that old,

Dorinda

For the love of all things Chalkboard

I have become obsessed with chalkboards!!! I am not sure why and I think I may need to join a anonymous group for support for my obsessiveness. I even have a pinterest board dedicated to it!!!  Mondo has supported me in my love of chalkboards and is even willing to buy me one. Problem is I want to create a custom one and need to find the perfect picture frame. I have been scouring the thrift stores in hunt for it and have yet to find it. 

I do like the chalkboard prints although, I like the idea of changing a chalkboard on a whim. A blogger that I follow does do a few chalkboard prints, you can visit her etsy shop here. Currently she has a coupon code COUSINEDDIE for 30% off your order. Finding some inspiration from her I created my own. 

These are quotes from our amazing Pastor. Every week he has a quote that has inspired my own hashtag #joshbinglequotes and my designing of these chalk prints. I thought I would share them with you.

This one was from this last week. He has been teaching on the fruits of the spirit as of lately and this last week was on goodness. 

 From over the summer. Pastor Josh was talking on being confident in the goodness of our God and trusting Him to make a way when there seems to be none.

 Love this one! On his current series the fruits of the spirit, kindness. He talked about how kindness can make a bridge for people.

This one is my FAVORITE!! Again, on his current series he talked about finding peace in every situation.

Have you got on the chalkboard band wagon?

I promise later this week to continue with the regular blogging schedule. To bring in the festive spirit I will share with you my favorite holiday wear, for baby and mom!

My name is Dorinda and I love Chalkboards