Fail.  Across the board.  I've worn active wear 70% of the time these past 2 weeks and haven't put much effort into hair or makeup. 

BUT! I have excuses.  (Excuses are a pet peeve of mine, so I apologize for giving them.)  1) I took on a big project that helps my husband, but takes up my free time and, frankly, my excess motivation, and 2) I am currently 2 months pregnant (yay!) so morning queasiness and depleted energy levels are zapping any "oomph" left in me to put effort into my…

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I've been a busy gal!  

+ Pin Up Plus:  I purchased my first sewing machine!  My mom is visiting and she is teaching me how to sew, and the first project we accomplished was taking in the sides of this white cardigan to be more form-fitting: 

I got the step-by-step tutorial from the Elegant Musings blog, here: …

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After about 2 weeks into my Pin-Me-Up personal challenge to revamp my tired stay-at-home-mom, Active Wear Hell wardrobe into a classy Pinup/Vintage homage, I thought it was about time for a progress report.  

It's going...slowly...in the right direction.  I wish I could blink my eyes like Jeannie and have the entire PUG collection in my closet, but alas, I must scrimp and slowly collect when money permits, just like the rest of these lovely PUG gals here.  (But I must say that I am…

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Since I posted a discussion in the forum (http://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/forum/topics/ideas-for-a-mid-30-s-toddler-mom) about my recent transition into the vintage/pin-up realm of fashion (and lifestyle), and have received tons of great advice from PUGsters, I decided to add some accountability to this makeover journey via this PUG blog.



Not only do I want to measure my accomplishments publicly,… Continue