my beautiful sister and me (rocking out the sequined, glitter!) on New Year’s Day
Hello, dear friends of Sandy! My name is Ilene, the voice over at Much Love, illy blog and the artist behind the Much Love, illy shop. Sandy has been one of my dearest blog and real life friends since the summer of 2010 when we had a meet-up back in Chicago. We have kept in constant contact (check our history via text messaging, tweets, and emails!) and have had the chance to co-host the annual Cold Hands, Warm Hearts Swap. Knowing Sandy has been nothing but awesomeness – I love you, girl! 

So of course, I was in absolute glee when she called me up to tell me the fantastic news that she was preggo! And of course even more ecstatic when Baby Austin made he’s appearance into the world. With a brand new year and brand new babies and brand new everything, it totally puts me into a party mood! And what party isn’t a party without glitter?! glitter has been an obsession of mine since the holiday kicked off and my obsession over it continues into this new year. here are some of my top favorites!

1. glitter shoes DIY via Beautiful Mess – I am completely obsessed with this DIY that I discovered over at the talented Elsie’s blog. Once i find myself a low-key weekend, this is one DIY I totally want to try. Then maybe head off to a party with these new kicks – or McDonalds, whichever comes first.

2. Emella Sequined Skirt via Shopkempt – This baby has been on my wishlist for quite some time now. Pair it with a collared white shirt or with a sheer top. I think the shade of copper is fantastic, and the shape oh so flattering!

3. Pink Women’s Glitter shoes via TOMS – These are TOMS. Need I say more? Comfort and sophistication in one pair of shoes – and for a good cause (for every pair or TOMS shoes, a child of need will receive a new pair of shoes!), even better! 

4. glitter half moon manicure via Pinterest and Lyndar the merciless – As a mad lover of nailpolish, this manicure totally rang in my new year! I love the elegance of the glitter and the black, but I can see this working with bold, striking colors for the spring season!

What about you? Yay or nay on the glitter obsession?
If so, what are your favorites when it comes to all things glitter?
Like I said, I’m obsessed so I wanna know!

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Thanks for having me, Sandy! 
Love you and your beautiful family so stinkin’ much, it’s ridiculous! 

much love, ilene (aka illy)