Thank you to all the men and women who serve and protect our country! Our plans today will be soaking up the sun with my loves with some pool action and hitting up our favorite lunch spot. Hope you have a fabulous day
Side note: Excuse Crew’s modge podge outfit here, He had the most adorable skinny jeans on- but a blowout happened so a mis-matched outfit it is 🙂
I am so excited to announce my line of baby leggings. When I had my son Crew, it was so hard to find comfortable, stylish, modern clothing for him. And so my dream is becoming a reality! All of my fabrics are designed by me exclusively for Crew & Lu. It is 100% organic fabric, making them super soft. My new website will be launching at the beginning of June with an ONLINE SHOP; you can purchase these leggings and have your little boys movin and your little girlies shakin!
Want in the action early? I am doing a PRE-ORDER sale right now until the launch of my new website on June 1st. Order now and receive 15% off your order (regularly priced at $32.00 per legging). Once my new site launches on June 1st, leggings will be listed at $32.00. Act fast, as these beauties are flying of the shelves!
I am offering them in sizes 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, and 6-12 Months.
If you are looking for a bigger size, please e-mail me as I will fulfill some special orders 🙂
Here is how you pre-order:
Please e-mail me at uyen27@gmail.com. List what print you want to buy, the size of the order and your Paypal e-mail address. I will send you a Paypal invoice and once your invoice is paid in full, I will start your order right away!
I hope you love them as much as I do… each pair is crafted with LOVE.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
In love with how dainty these boxes are. I have quite a crush on French Macaroons and having one of these in my purse would light me up.
This wooden toy camera would be perfect for my little man. I’m always snapping pictures of him, it’s about time I get him started on my hobby. Twigcreative is an awesome company. Check them out. They are going to be huge.
Perfect for summer. Need I say more? LOVE.
I have to give credit to my friend, Rachel. She is the most stylish fashionista I know! We met for brunch last Sunday for a friend’s baby shower, and as I was walking in the restaurant- I spotted this gem (no pun intended) on the table and it was love at first sight. Obsessed- yep this beauty is on it’s way to me. Thank you Rachel… xoxoxo!
Retail therapy 🙂
Handsome hubs and I have been married for almost three years. We’ve actually known each other since junior high; time does go by faster as you get older. We didn’t speak to each other for years after high school, but once we reunited we both knew it was meant to be. I love this man to the moon and back, and yes he would lasso the moon for me. Truth, marriage is work. That last sentence sounds so negative, but it’s honest. It is work I’m willing to do and in return, it has the biggest reward. Unconditional love. The hardest part about being in a relationship is realizing how selfish I can be. I do this, I need this, I want. The start of our relationship came so easy…why? I wanted him to be happy. I brought him lunch, did his laundry, and picked up his socks around the house. Not because it was expected of me but because I wanted to. I wanted to take care of him and that made me feel good. As my relationship matured, I lost sight of that. Instead of focusing on what made him happy I started to compare what we each contributed to the household. That is not a good outlook. Comparing one another’s value in a relationship will only bring negative emotions and make situations worse. I had to take a step back and take a look at the whole picture. I admit sometimes I have “Uyen glasses” on. I like to argue my point of view and show I have an imprint in the world. I want to prove to my husband I’m a strong and smart woman. When in reality I don’t need to prove a thing because he does think all those things and more. Instead of focusing on the negative and what I felt he didn’t do, I evaluated my role- what I contributed to the relationship. I realized we are on the same team. We might see things differently on some subjects but as long as we maintain that respect for each other, our relationship will keep blossoming. He challenges me to be a good person and in the grand scheme of things, isn’t that one of our purposes in life? To make one another better? That’s one of my goals at least. Lance and I made a commitment to one another and decided that putting each other first is a must. Making my other half happy has in return made me happy. Light bulb moment…the LOVE comes full circle. That thought makes me smile. When we keep that in mind, we’ve been the giddiest.
Here are five ways to spark in your relationship.
1. Have a conversation. With no distracting elements (no phones, tv, computer, etc). Think about the last time you had a conversation where you felt like your partner was really listening to you. Take a time out from electronics and you will feel more connected to your better half.
2. Cook each other breakfast. Take turns on this one. Nothing better than to start a day with a meal made by the one you love.
3. Post it love notes. You can never hear I love you enough right? Even if you say it everyday, jot a little somethin-somethin and leave it somewhere unexpected. Example, I left a love note on hubs’ steering wheel, so when he left for work he’d find it.
4. Attack a house project together. This will test your team work. Have good communication and know that you have the same goal in mind- to finish the project, ha! Lance and I are currently practicing this one right now. He’s helping me renovate my studio/office and he has been so amazing. I do have to do a little shout out here. I have one of the most supportive husband’s ever! He believes in me no matter what and I am truly lucky.
5. Laugh with each other. There is nothing sexier than to be yourself, so let your guard down. Laughter is contagious and can instantly improve your mood. If you are happy, most likely your mate will be happy!
Keep your love brewing…xoxo!
Chambray shirt | Red shorts | Me + Dad onesie | Shorts with braces | Fedora hat | Red mesh shoes | Star poplin shirt | Cargo navy one- piece
I gathered some adorable pieces for boys to sport on Memorial Day. I am so impressed with how cute boys clothes are becoming. Designers are realizing that they have to keep boys just as trendy as the girls. I try to dress my little gem in hip urban styles, but the most important is how comfortable the clothes are. Crew is 10 months, so as you know he’s a movin and a shaken. I try to dress him in light weight clothing that breathes well since it’s approaching summer. My favorite site to stock his wardrobe is Zara. Seriously, I love their kids line. They bring a fresh, modern, and fun feel to their looks. Their clothing is pretty true to size and are superb in quality. Obviously, Gap kids is always a perfect place to find baby clothing. I love their onesie’s because they are all made from sturdy cotton and they last forever. You can never go wrong with Old Navy. They are so affordable, which is a plus because little ones grow so fast. I get so giddy when I look for outfits for Crew. I could probably shop for kids clothes for days.
Is there a favorite brand you like to dress your little one in?
Are you thinking of ways to implement a fun braid for summer? These three simple hairstyles will keep you stylish and keep you from fussing with your hair.
Hubs and I visited one of our favorite resorts this weekend, the Montelucia. If you get a chance, I would highly recommend it. We stayed for one night- a mini stay-cation of sorts. It was a perfect way to spend my Mother’s Day. Little man loves the water… this was the first exploration for pool day and it was a hit. Looks like I will be looking into swimming lessons soon.
Hope you had a lovely weekend.
{Crew and his best bro, Bucket. Seriously, these two melt me}
{Crew and Lu Camera leggings}
If you have been following me, I have been hinting that my brand has some projects in the works. And this my friends, is a sneak peak… Crew & Lu will be revamping it’s website very soon and included will be an ONLINE SHOP! Seriously, I am so excited I can’t even stand it. Pretty soon you can outfit your little gem with hip urban styles from Crew & Lu. We will be offering baby leggings in an assortment of prints that will have your little boys movin and your little girlies shaken! So keep tuned in, I’ll update on progress of the shop as much as I can.
My friends sweet baby rockin the Aztec print. Isn’t lil’ Eddie so handsome? In love with him.
In my post here, I wrote about revamping my blog and finding a web designer. There are so many fabulous ones out there, that it was so hard to narrow it down. I wanted a designer that could collaborate with me and bring all my visions to life. And so… I am thrilled to be working with Red Met Yellow Creative. I was so proud of myself in the fact that I didn’t make an impulsive decision. Normally I would have but with Crew & Lu I feel as though I’ve been nurturing this process. I took a lot of time, asking myself what I wanted from a design team. If they could achieve the look I envisioned, and honestly if they are cohesive with my brand. I think it is so important to choose a designer that has your same esthetic. Red Met Yellow definitely fit that mold. Not only that, Megan took the time to speak with me to answer any questions I had and put all my fears to rest. And so another part of the journey has begun. I am exploding with nervousness, excitement, and I am learning patience. Can’t wait for you all to see what has to come.
Creative kisses to you.
{via Instagram}
I am in love with this image above. My friend saw it on Instagram and sent it to me… lovely Stephanie- Thank you. It’s the little things that can make a difference and affect the people around you. I am so lucky to have friends and family that are so supportive. It is so important to surround yourself with people who inspire, uplift, and motivate you.
I began blogging mainly for me. I thought it would be a cool way to document moments in my life and honestly as I’ve aged, I was feeling as though I had lost my creative outlet. Since I’ve started Crew & Lu, I feel invigorated. I want to try new things, even if they don’t result in what I envisioned. Most importantly I want to become a DO-er, no more putting things off or making excuses. It’s time to make it happen. I have big plans for the future of Crew & Lu. And I hope you all take a ride with me and experience my journey in developing my brand. I can guarantee funny stories, insight, and fun!
I want to create a movement to help inspire people much like myself who need to revive their thirst for life. It’s titled, “The little things” and it’s simple…UPLIFT others.
The Little Things MOVEMENT
*FIRST TASK, reach out to 1 person by the end of the week and do something simple to help bring a smile to their face. It can be as easy as a phone call, text them a joke, send them a funny pic, buy them a coffee, anything that will make their day. I promise you will feel gratification by their response. This may seem insignificant, but these little gestures can sometimes mean the most! So I encourage you to participate with me!
*SECOND TASK, this will be fun I promise. Pick one thing you’ve always wanted to do, but for some reason you haven’t and DO IT! Like a new hairstyle, a new fitness class, a DIY project, ANYTHING. This task will help develop time for yourself and bring your creativity out! If you want to make this more fun, take a pic and post it on Instagram and make sure you hashtag #LittleThingsMovement. It will be so much fun to see everyones adventures.
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I would love to hear all of your stories and hope you revive your creativity. This will be epic!
French Macaroons- the Queen of all desserts, in my eyes. They are so dainty and divine. I have always wanted to make these, so to embrace “The Little Things” second task -I took on the challenge. I followed the Martha Stewart recipe and they turned out quite lovely. I felt so accomplished and proud of the petite treats. They made the perfect delivery to my gal pals.
You can do it 🙂
Have you ever had one of those days… when you try on four different outfits and you hate everything you have on because you just feel yucky in them? Then, under your breath in a depressed tone you say “UGH, I have nothing to wear” while staring at a closet full of clothes. Yep, I’m raising my hand as we speak. I truly feel we get so frustrated at our selves because in the moment when you feel horrible, we tend to grab things that accentuate our frustrations. Example, when I feel a little bloated, it’s probably not a good idea to grab that form fitted shirt to go with skinny jeans. I’m not saying to dress frumpy, don’t take your mood out on your wardrobe. But you can definitely still dress chic and cute in a comfortable way when you’re not feelin so hot!
{Drawstring maxi dress and denim vest, GAP}
1) Go for PATTERN! Pattern is great way to cover up and disguise what you are feeling. This horizontal stripe is so flattering, and immediately draws your eye to the outfit as a whole. Add a cute denim vest to break up the stripes and you have a look that is so comfortable.
{Black maxi skirt, Asos}
2) BLACK is a girls best friend! This color is so flattering on all body types! A high wasted maxi skirt can define your waist, giving you shape and yet it doesn’t “hug” your legs making you feel stuffy. I love how it’s paired with a flowy tank that has a subtle pattern giving it just enough femininity.
{Baseball tee, JCrew}
3) Who doesn’t love a great Tee? I love contrasting colors- the baseball style t-shirt draws the focus to the upper body so people will be noticing your rockin hair or your bright smile right away!
{Tie dye maxi dress, Asos}
4) Don’t be afraid to show some shoulders. When wearing a full covering outfit, make sure you leave some skin so you are not covered head to toe. Especially, when I’m feeling more bloated than usual I don’t like to dress in anything tight or form fitting. This maxi dress has a perfect balance of being loose but not to frumpy.
{Sweatpants, Victoria Secret}
5) There has a been such a big “no- no” to sweatpants. And you know what…if you wanna wear sweatpants, then give them some LOVE and sport em’! Remember it’s all about how you feel, and let’s be honest, they are just the coziest! Throw on a cute denim jacket and you’ve just dressed them up a bit.
So the next time you are feeling a little down, make sure you are picking your outfit to compliment what you feel good about that day! Don’t stress too much about the clothes and focus on either your hair or make-up. The frumpy day feeling will pass and I’m sure the next day you’ll be trending in your heels and mini skirt!
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