Gugu Guru + Giveaway

Attention all expecting mama's! Today I have an amazing company to share with you guys that will save you so much time when it comes to shopping for your new baby.

Who else gets overwhelmed researching and looking for items to add to your baby registry/shopping for anything you didn't get at your baby shower? I know I can't be the only one (; Gugu Guru is an online personalized baby registry that finds and delivers products customized to YOUR unique taste + lifestyle. Gugu Guru has a team of experts that will curate and help you pick the best products for your little one. Oh and did I mention it's FREE?

How is this done?

All you need to do is take a simple quiz that asks you basic questions about your lifestyle, taste, and products you need help finding. With over thousands of options on the web Gugu Guru will surely save you time by helping you narrow down shops based on your budget/preferences and even introduce you to shops you may have not discovered on your own. You can even add things to your registry that didn't come up in your personal recommendations.

Gugu Guru helped me discover two great shops that I hadn't heard about, Finn+Emma and NuRoo Baby!

Finn+Emma carries the cutest eco-friendly clothing, blankets, and toys for little ones. I absolutely love their unique designs and the clothing is extremely soft! I can't wait to dress baby #2 in this adorable little outfit this fall and I will definitely purchase a few more items to add to his wardrobe. I also can't wait to see our little babe lay and play on this adorable woodland play mat!

NuRoo Baby carries this amazing NuRoo Pocket Shirt that I'm very excited about! It's a baby wearing shirt that offers full coverage while giving mama and baby skin-to-skin time and doubles as a hands free carrier! I will definitely post a photo of Baby Harvard and I in this as soon as he makes his debut.

I have teamed up with Gugu Guru to giveaway a $75 gift card to Finn+Emma and a NuRoo Pocket Shirt one lucky Dearest Lou reader!

To enter, simply fill out the rafflecopter widget below so I can keep track of your entries. The more entries you complete the better chance you have of winning. Giveaway is open to ALL Dearest Lou readers thru August 2nd at 11:59PM EST. If your twitter, facebook, or instagram profile is on P R I V A T E please set your settings to P U B L I C on August 3, 2016 since I will be verifying the random winners entries at that time, private profiles will not be eligible of winning. Winners will be announced here on or after August 3rd and contacted via email shortly after.
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Bump Style with LulaRoe

Amelia Dress c/o LulaRoe by Alex Crosby || Forever 21 Navy Fedora || Salt Water Sandals || Fawn Design Diaper Bag

To get details on Fatima's outfit visit her blog HERE.

Oh how I miss this girl! I'm so excited she's coming to Utah next week and I will get to spend even more time with her. It's going to be nice having her in Utah since it's much cooler than Arizona and we can actually go outside and enjoy summer activities. 

One of the companies we teamed up with while I was in Arizona earlier this month is LulaRoe! I have styled this Amelia dress two times prior but have never styled a design and wild and fun as this one! I absolutely love the print and navy/green combo. Alex Crosby kindly sent us these dresses so if you're in the market for modest dresses (that also work with baby bumps) I would highly suggest going to Alex (;

Mama and Z Style: Cabana Life + Giveaway

Mama's wearing:
Monaco Blue Ruched Rashguard || Monaco Blue Bikini Bottom || Salt Water Sandals

Z's wearing:
Multi Stripe Rashguard Set || Salt Water Sandals

Happy "Bump" Day friends! Today I have an amazing swimwear company to share with you guys, Cabana Life. Cabana Life specializes in stylish 50+ UV protection swimwear! I spent a little too much time in tanning beds and outdoors without sunscreen in my teens and I'm definitely more cautious and always lathering on the sunscreen before Z and I do anything outdoors. I absolutely love our Cabana Life swimwear and that it adds a little extra coverage and protection from the sun.

The Ruched Rashguard that I'm styling can be worn down into a 'dress' style for a bit more coverage! I chose to not style it this way so I could show off my bump but it's nice to have that little bit of extra room for later on in my pregnancy! I would highly recommend this rashguard style to any expecting mamas out there. The Bikini Bottoms offer just the right amount of coverage and I love the fun prints and designs Cabana Life offers! If you're expecting and will be wearing this swimsuit in your late second-third trimester I would suggest sizing up for extra bump room (;

Zaden's Rashguard Set is absolutely adorable and I love the bright colors and stripe design on his swim trunks. He definitely stands out at the pool which makes it easier to keep an eye on him at all times when he chooses to wander off.

I have teamed up with Cabana Life to giveaway a $100 gift card to one lucky Dearest Lou reader!

To enter, simply visit Cabana Life and fill out the rafflecopter widget below so I can keep track of your entries. The more entries you complete the better chance you have of winning. Giveaway is open to ALL Dearest Lou readers thru July 26th at 11:59PM EST. If your twitter, facebook, or instagram profile is on P R I V A T E please set your settings to P U B L I C on July 27, 2016 since I will be verifying the random winners entries at that time, private profiles will not be eligible of winning. Winners will be announced here on or after July 27th and contacted via email shortly after.

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Jessica N Designs

Full Moon Necklace c/o Jessica N Designs || Pink Blush Olive/Lace Cardigan || White Tank Dress c/o Tobi || Brooklyn Hat Floral Hat 

I've been wearing this Jessica N Designs Full Moon Necklace with nearly every outfit as of late. I absolutely love the simplicity of it and that it adds the finishing touch to any look. 

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30 Weeks

Maternity Belly Support Tank Top c/o Blanqi || Agnes & Dora Floral Skirt || Salt Lake City Skyline Necklace + Tiny Gold Heart Necklace c/o Doodle Beads || Black Cardigan (old) || Black Flats (borrowed from sister)

30 weeks already and only 10 or so more to go!

Here are some things I want to remember:

• This little guy is so active and constantly moving around these days. I don't remember this much movement with Z. I was pregnant with Zaden 4 years ago.. crazy how time flies. 
• I have also experienced heart burn twice in the last two weeks for the first time in my life! Both times occurring after eating large meals. 
• At my 28 week appointment I found out that baby boy has already turned and is getting ready for his grand arrival. I'm secretly hoping he decides to come sometime between 39-40 weeks so we have extra time to spend as a family of 4 before I need to go back to photographing weddings. 
• We haven't picked out a name yet but are slowly narrowing it down. We are all so excited to meet him.

Bump Style with Pink Blush Maternity + Giveaway

Blue Multi-Color Floral Maternity Dress c/o Pink Blush Maternity || Necklace c/o Jessica N Designs || Gray Hat || Fati's Belt + Flats

To get details on Fatima's outfit visit her blog HERE.

This is part one of our two part series with Pink Blush Maternity.

When I went to visit Fati in Arizona last month we decided we wanted to do a few looks for our blogs together like the good ol' days. One company that we both love is Pink Blush Maternity. They have the absolute best selection of cute "bump" friendly clothes for every stage of pregnancy. These floral dresses for example would work anytime during your pregnancy as well as after baby! I love the soft light weight material (perfect for Arizona heat) and the fun floral design.

Be sure to enter our You + A Friend Giveaway on Instagram. You can enter for a chance for you and a friend to each win a $50 gift card to Pink Blush/Pink Blush Maternity to add some cute items to your summer wardrobe. Giveaway runs until July 15, 2016 at 11:59 PM PST. Winners will be tagged on instagram photo the following morning.

The Kewl Shop + Daniel Wellington Discount

Gray Metal Midi Bandage Dress c/o The Kewl Shop || Classic Sheffield Silver 36 mm c/o Daniel Wellington || Layering Top || Gray Hat

Bumpin' it in this non-maternity bandage dress. I should have styled this a few weeks ago before it was so hard to squeeze into. I've teamed up with The Kewl Shop to style this non-maternity dress. I don't typically purchase many gray items and I loved the metallic gray print of this dress and that it is midi length! I'm thinking this will fit me much better not pregnant but it was fun to go out of my comfort zone and style something tight. I layered it with a layering top to add my own sleeves, cuffed flats, my new fedora, and my handy dandy Daniel Wellington watch. Daniel Wellington has generously extended the 15% off discount to last until July 15th, use code: CECILIAHARVARD.

Lime Ricki Swimsuit

Zippered Ivy One-Piece c/o Lime Ricki || Callanan Straw Hat || Salt Water Sandals

I have a bunch of posts lined up that I was meaning to schedule before we left to Arizona but due to a unexpected accident (Z fractured his leg, more on that later) I didn't have time to schedule and write posts before leaving. We have been staying at our friend Fati's house and the weather here is no joke, I don't know how people go out and enjoy here. I go out into the garage to put Z in the car seat and literally start sweating up a storm.

We have been busy doing other things while I have been visiting but I brought this swimsuit from Lime Ricki just in case we had a pool day. I'm sure we would have had one but since Z's leg is in a cast and it takes forever to dry we haven't really had a good opportunity to go. I love this swimsuit because it isn't maternity but it works with a bump. In these photos I'm a little over 27 weeks and it still fits great. I will be able to wear it postpartum too and it has a zipper which will make nursing baby #2 so easy.