BLANQI: High Performance Support

BLANQI 

Okay, so I was sent a few goodies to share with all you mommies out there and all you mommies-to-be, like myself.  I was sent two BLANQI products to share with you all and I am so excited to help get the brand out there. 

Back track a few months ago in the summer I looked into this brand, I found them online at Nordstrom when I was interested in purchasing some maternity leggings for winter. I never ended up purchasing any, but that's because I was making due with the clothes that I had until it became necessary....well it never became necessary, so I never made the purchase. However, they contacted me and I recalled the brand name from when I was searching back in the summer and of course I was all in! I wanted to share this brand with all of you because I don't think I have ever been in such a good mood this entire pregnancy until I put these clothes on. Clothes that fit your body right make a huge difference. I was so bored of maxi skirts and sweat pants that when I received the package from BLANQI I immediately put the clothes on. I have been pretty home bound this pregnancy just because it has been so hot and miserable outside that the one day I need comfy leggings, I HAD THEM! Zack even said "let's do something for dinner tonight" and he was shocked when I agreed to going out to dinner. I have been so uncomfortable and annoyed with my wardrobe choice that getting cute and going out hasn't seemed that fun nor easy. Tonight I wore my BLANQI maternity leggings out to dinner with some boots and a giant sweater and I felt so comfortable! I felt like I was wearing pajamas. I was in such a good mood. These leggings are miracle workers. They don't tug, the don't squish and they don't cut off breathing supply, who knew maternity leggings could be so comfy and breathable!!!

I am big on over sized sweaters and these leggings are perfect to pair with a cute pair of boots and a giant sweater to keep you warm now that the weather is cooling down. 

This brand has everything! Not just maternity wear. They have everyday wear and also postpartum wear! I am definitely interested in the postpartum leggings and think I will have to look into getting a pair!

The other product was the "Bumped" tunic in baby pink. THE SOFTEST MATERIAL EVER. 

It is also a super cute pregnancy shirt for those mommas wanting to show off their bump! Or even for those awkward first three months of pregnancy where people aren't sure if you have just been chowing down on all the food in sight or if you're pregnant! I thought this shirt was so cute and loved the baby pink considering I am expecting my little girl any day now! This shirt might just have to stick with me even after she arrives ;)

Definitely check out their products on their website (LINK BELOW)!

USE MY PERSONAL PROMO CODE FOR MY FOLLOWERS FOR 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE: enter B114 at checkout!

BLANQI

I am obsessing over the "coming soon" products and I will definitely keep my eyes on those products!

The two products I am wearing are listed below with a link!

BUMPED TUNIC TEE

MATERNITY SUPPORT LEGGINGS

You can also find them on INSTAGRAM

I wanna stock up on all of their soft pieces! You will not regret it! I absolutely love everything about this brand/company! 

XOXO Sydney 

30 Weeks Pregnant Picture

30 Weeks Pregnant Update 

How far along: I am 30 weeks and 5 days pregnant in the pictures, she is still the size of a "winter squash" or mini pumpkin? Who knows. These food comparisons confuse me...but she will be the size of a "winter squash" until week 32. She is just getting FAT now. 

Symptoms: Peeing up to 5 times a night some nights; Heartburn after anything spicy, which is upsetting because I like spicy foods (yay for tums); Lightheadedness if I do not eat within a certain time frame of hunger haha; I had a slight break out last week on my face, but that is likely just stress, my skin has actually been pretty good throughout this whole pregnancy; Boobs still leaking which is a good sign, means they are working and getting ready for baby girl; My leg numbness still happens in the morning and at night if I am sitting up in bed; She is crushing my lungs! The perks of having a miniature torso!; Last but not least (from what I can remember of my symptoms) Braxton Hicks!

Cravings: I don't know what is wrong with me...no cravings. Zack certainly has them still..."You know what I am craving...?" I just look at him like, please tell me princess, what is it that you want. It is fun to joke around about though, we always laugh when he says "You know what sounds good?" or "You know what I am craving?"

Aversions: Nothing sounds awful, but nothing sounds great either...

Wedding rings: On

Sleep: I wish.

Excited for: I am excited for her to be here. In the beginning you just can't wait until your next ultrasound, now I am at the point where I am like okay little baby, get on out here and hang out with me! I am also excited for my baby shower coming up soon!

Missing: I am missing sleep, clothes that fit, breathing normally, and working out!

Movement:  She is the craziest baby in the world. She is so hyper, all the time. Especially today! Simmer down little one, get some sleep! 

Dr. update: She is still head down and in the correct position. 

Exercise: Still working out on the eliptical and going on walks! I am slow, but I am still moving. Just sweating a little bit helps me relieve stress so I try to do something active every day, even if I am not going my hardest every day it is still good to get out and get myself and baby moving!

Stretch marks: None on my tummy, none on my butt or thighs, none on my hips but I did get some on my boobs, but I had DD boobs before pregnancy so it was bound to happen when they got even bigger. They are super little and I have just been using my Frank scrub on them and keeping up with all of my oils and lotions!

Swelling: After working out or at the end of the day, but only if I am really looking for it. I think I will experience more in the next coming weeks.

Maternity clothes: Nope! Still no maternity clothes. We will see....still haven't purchased any and I thought I would have had to by now, maybe I will need to next month! We will see!

Labor signs: Nope!

What I am loving:  I am loving how close we are getting and slowly buying things for her like clothes, the crib, and making the baby registries and deciding on our carseat and stroller and all of that. We are getting so close!

Best moment of this week: Zack and I went to the mall and we got her a cute little bodysuit. Zack picked it out at Nordstroms and really wanted to get it for her and I thought that was really sweet. I love how excited he is and how he is always so into this little baby. He is very sure on the stroller we want and the car seat which I think is cute also, cuts my job in half having him look with me! We also went to Victoria's Secret and got me underwear that doesn't dig into my hips (I hate the word panties so we are settling on underwear) and oh my god they are so comfortable haha, really ridiculous I know, but comfort is my best friend these last weeks of pregnancy. 

XOXO Sydney 

Maternity Photoshoot: Beauty Products I Used

Beauty Products Used:

Okay, I have received a few emails to my direct email asking me some of the products I used for the maternity photos (my email is listed under "contact" on the homepage). You can also comment below the post if you have any further questions. Let's jump into it!

These are not all of the products I used, just some of the ones asked for in specific...if you have any other questions on the products I used feel free to ask!

Eyeshadow: Naked 3 Palette colors used include...

Strange

Limit

Nooner

Factory

Concealer: MAC Pro Longwear concealer in NC20

Mascara: Loreal Voluminous Mascara in Original (normally I prefer the carbon black color in this mascara, but this did the trick)

Eyeliner: I didn't want a harsh cat-eye so I smoked out my black eyeliner using MAC Carbon eyeshadow before applying any liquid liner to the outer corners. The liquid liner I used was Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Eyebrows: My brows are already thick, so they don't need much tampering with, but I do like to fill in the sparse areas. I used/use Anastasia Brow Wiz in Soft Brown

Primer: I just opted for using a primer in a few places, like my T-zone. I used Benefit The POREfessional balm to minimize any pores

Setting Powder: One of the non-transparent setting powders I used for all over my face was NARS setting powder in the color Beach

Bronzer(s): I use a non-shiny bronzer for any contouring I do, which I do not do much, especially in these photos...but I did use Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in Medium/Deep it is a completely Matte Bronzer. For lightly dusting on my face I used NARS Laguna.

Highlighter: I used NARS Albatross

Blush: I used MAC Melba, it is a matte peachy pink

Lips: On the inside of my lips I used Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in the color Sultry, then I lightly added Tarte Lipsurgence in Exposed all over my lips

Now for my hair, I used the 32MM NUME Magic Curling Wand. I had an old curling wand that I was using forever, the ones you get from the kiosks in the mall where the people chase after your waving products at your face....that one. I had that one for years and years, I think over 6 or 7 years I have had that one and I needed an upgrade! I got this one from NUME not too long ago and I used to have to wait forever for my old one to heat, this one heats up to your desired temperature so quickly! You get to choose the temperature you want, unlike my old one which was just an on/off button. I love this one and I love how quickly I can style my hair. 

I will be doing a giveaway with the 19MM wand soon!

Remember any questions you have, you can always comment below! I love hearing from you all! 

xoxo Sydney 

Maternity Photoshoot Pictures

First Set of Maternity Pictures 

Here are some of the maternity photos we took yesterday...there are tons, but I thought I would pick and choose a handful to share with you all! Wouldn't want you to have to scroll through hundreds of them so here are a chunk of them! 

We are still going to be doing a "couples" shoot, but I thought I would wait until I am slightly bigger for that one! 

Thank you Zack for taking all of these, I love you!

xoxo Sydney