Mikarose Clothing Review and $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Spring Event

As a full time working Mom I need so many clothing options. I did not realize how little I had in the way of nice outfits that fit well. I was in Mommy mode of comfy pants and a tshirt for so long I forgot how great it feels to dress nice. I even try to add a little touch of nice to my day off outfits too. Finding clothing that I can wear at my job and be comfy enough to move around is my goal.

I have had items from Mikarose in the past and knew they would have some pretty and modest items I could wear to work. I like to wear skirts that are long enough that I am comfortable that aren't too short. I love the trend of the lace look that so many styles have.  The Printed Pencil Skirt  is comfy, stylish and since its a printed look I do not have to worry about delicate lace but still enjoy the look. The Double Cascade Top is a pretty color. I love the ruffles going down the middle. It gives the top a feminine soft look to it. The way the top came to a point with the fabric in the chest area was a bit uncomfortable for me but it may be that the top was too tight for me.

Mikarose has many other nice outfits as well. I like the Makenna Maxi Dress and the Ariana Dress.

For our Mother's Day Spring Fling Fashion and Fun Event we will be hosting a giveaway for a $50 Gift Certificate to Mikarose.


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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts April 10 2013 and ends on May 3 , 2013 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.

Working Mama

~by Laura

I am sure some of you have noticed that I have not been blogging as much. This is because I am now a working Mom. After almost 3 years having the privilege of staying home with my son I am back in the work force. The first week was really tough, not just for my son but for me too. We both cried a lot. My heart was so broken the first day seeing my son screaming with tears rolling down his face yelling "No Mama No!" I tear up just thinking about it. I had to fight back tears as I went to work trying not to let my emotions get the best of me. I remind myself I was lucky to be home with him the first 3 years and to cherish every little moment there is when I am home.

I am not sure if I took it for granted being with him all day everyday but being away from him for 8 hours a day I count every minute until I can be back playing toys, making stuffed animals dance, painting pictures and reading him books. I swear he might have gotten taller in the few weeks I have been working. I have moments of panic where I think I am going to miss something or he will grow up in the blink of an eye and I will miss it. But I know in my heart the decision to work will enable me to make a better future for him.

In the last few weeks it has gone from tearful departures to us both being ok with a temporary separation. Yesterday when my son waved, smiled and told me "Bye Bye Mama". I blew him a kiss and knew that the day was going to be a much better one.