Do you own Frye boots? I have a few pairs and I’ve had them for YEARS!! They are boots that you buy once and own for a decade. No joke. While window shopping today, I came across these Frye Lindsay Plate (Tan Smooth Full Grain) and fell in love. You know that I love knee high boots – that’s without a doubt! It’s important to have pairs with heels and without.

Sometimes you just want to run around in something casual and these are the boots for you!

Last night, my partner Audrey and I hosted an event for Britax. The company launched their new Affinity Stroller (more on that in a bit — waiting on official photos from the photographer). We had an AMAZING TIME. It was such an incredible night. But something struck me during the event and I just had to write about it.

(pictured above Brianne and Jill — Jill walked in our show and the minute that Brianne walked into the event she let us know if we needed her for anything, she was there. Blessed to know them both.)

So many friends came in with warm embraces. One big hug after the other. Yes, we were hosting an event for Britax – but it was also a reunion of some sorts. A reason to get face to face with some really great people.

(Adam walked as well and is always there for us in our time of need)

During the event, we had a little fashion show (I’m spoiling the review I know!!), and we reached out to our community and asked our friends if they would walk. Every one of them said yes. And not only was it a “yes” but it was an “anything for you” yes. Knowing that you are part of a circle of friends like this is very powerful… and it didn’t escape me for one second. To say that we are lucky to be surrounded by such great people would be an understatement.

Even in the middle of a crisis – when one model was stuck in massive traffic and couldn’t make it – our friend Divina jumped right in. No questions asked. She walked right to the back of the room and got fitted for clothes she hadn’t seen before. Why? Because she is a true friend. All the bad press that this virtual world gets did not fit within the walls of this room.  This blogging community that I am a part of is strong and loving and generous. SO generous. I was practically levitating last night because it was all so clear to me.

(Corine, Suzanne and Alicia also were so generous with their time last night — they strutted their stuff while pushing Britax strollers)

I have so many more photos that I want to share and of COURSE I am going to get into the nitty gritty of the strollers once I have better shots — but this post is just one big thank you to everyone who attended yesterday. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for supporting Getting Gorgeous whenever you can. And thank you for being part of our lives.

*** The smaller photos were taken from my friends’ Instagram feeds.

Ash Wednesday was yesterday. Audrey and I are in the city because we are hosting a Britax event tonight. We had a ton of meetings and decided to sleep in to take them all. In between them all, we found a church, got our ashes and made our Lent promises.

Now, when you hear what I’m giving up… you aren’t going to understand it at ALL. But trust me – it’s a BIG ONE. Audrey gave up A LOT – I almost fell off the bed when she said her picks out loud. WOAH!

What are you giving up for Lent?

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Pink Boyfriend Ponte Rolled Sleeves Blazer

ASOS Midi Dress With Full Skirt And Belt

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I have the MOST exciting news!! I told you a few weeks ago that my daughter started her own blog – Girl and the Blog. Well, Natalie got her first gig and it’s a BIG ONE! Suave Kids has invited us to attend the red carpet premiere of Muppets Most Wanted in LA to interview the Muppets themselves!!!! I can’t stand it.

I asked if I could bring Liam because I knew this was a once in a lifetime experience. Disney and Suave Kids put their heads together and were able to get him on the red carpet as well! AHHHHHHH. Too good to be true. So – Natalie, Liam and I are all flying out in a few days to LA to interview the STARS of the show on behalf of Suave Kids. An absolute dream come true for us all.

I already started dress shopping and of course I started with Natalie first. We made a little video – I brought home 4 options and narrowed it down to two. Check it out. Which do you think Natalie should wear?!!!

We leave on MONDAY! My kids ask me on a regular basis — “IS IT TODAY MOM? ARE WE LEAVING TODAY???” LOL — why oh why did I tell them so early??? It’s ok. The excitement is all part of the fun, right?
So what does Suave Kids have to do with the Muppets? Check out the new line:

Just in time for the movie debut, bath time becomes the best time for little ones with limited-edition Muppet-ized Suave Kids®.

• Apple, featuring Kermit
• Raspberry, featuring Fozzie Bear

Suave Kids® makes bath time tear-free, reducing tangles and split-ends and leaving hair feeling extra soft. It gently cleans and moisturizes for less than the more expensive brands. Available in:

• Strawberry, featuring Miss Piggy
• Watermelon, featuring Animal

Suave Kids® 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner features a gentle, creamy conditioning formula and makes bath time tear-free, reducing tangles and split-ends and leaving hair feeling extra soft. It gently cleans and moisturizes for less than the more expensive brands.

Available in:

• Strawberry, featuring Miss Piggy
• Watermelon, featuring Animal

Suave Kids® Tear Free Body Washes are made specifically for kids’ skin. The gentle formula cleanses effectively without drying out your child’s delicate skin like a bar soap can.

Available in:

• Strawberry, featuring Miss Piggy
• Berry, featuring Gonzo

Also available in a dye-free formula, which will not irritate a child’s skin:

• Free and Gentle, featuring Kermit

Are you a Muppets fan? I used to watch them at night with my mom growing up. I have VIVID memories of that part of my childhood. I feel so very blessed to be able to share this opportunity with my little ones because it’s like I am sharing a piece of my childhood with them.

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I couldn’t resist the beautiful outfits for little boys and girls in the new mbaby layette collection. They were soft, made of durable and quality materials, and weren’t over the top in its cutsie design. I love baby clothes, but I’ve come to realize that not all of them are created equally. Some are scratchy, while others are just plain hideous. I love how the mbaby collection doesn’t try to over-do it; it’s just simple goodness, and complements the baby’s beauty, not overtaking it.

One of the coolest features about this collection was its versatility and convenience. The breathable material allows for easy button snap matching (for those of us who aren’t always 100% coordinated with button line-up), and your little one can grow into it with a little more longevity because there’s the option to have the closed toe bootie on the onesie, or a rolled cuff pant for when they outgrow it. Check out more from this darling collection on the mbaby Munchkin apparel website.

The Latch bottle was perhaps one of the most exciting products to check out at the Munchkin Event, due to its innovative design that closely mimics the sensation of breastfeeding, as well as reducing symptoms of colic, gas, and all that fussiness with the Anti-colic Valve on the bottom of the bottle, ensuring that air bubbles do not travel through the milk. The design was created to assist mothers with reaching their breastfeeding goals. It does so by offering an accordion-style nipple base that flexes in all directions, helping babies latch easily and successfully. It also closely mimics the mother’s breast, where baby controls the flow of milk by applying pressure at the base (this way they’re also not getting milk too easily, so no situation of frustration is created when actual breastfeeding takes place). The Latch bottle is intended to serve as an assistant to mom, complementing her feeding routine, and offering seamless transition between breast and bottle, and vice-versa. The Latch bottle will be available in May 2014 on Munchkin.com, Amazon.com, Diapers.com, Target.com, and Babies “R” Us retailers everywhere, in variety pack sizes between $9.99-$34.99. You can visit www.latchbottles.com for more details.

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Nearly 1,000 women were asked why they get a makeover and guess what the number one reason was??? “Just Because“!! LOVE IT! With Mary Kay Makeover Day fast approaching, there has never been a better time to celebrate International Women’s Day by having a little fun with color.

To showcase the brand’s vast array color collection, Mary Kay Celebrity Makeup artist Virginia Linzee created “Delicate Details”. This look will be showcased on Saturday, March 8th and was inspired by 2014 runway fashion. Talk about wearing red in a fearless way!! Here’s a sneak peek:

Try out the Delicate Details look with Mary Kay Celebrity Makeup Artist Virginia Linzee’s easy application tips:

1. Apply Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color in Hazelnut to the creases and on the eyelids. Layer on Moonstone, taking it up to the brows. Apply Sparkling White as a pop of color in the middle of the eyelids.
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My daughter took my iPad and shot this quick video of her brothers. When she showed it to me… I was sort of blown away. WOW – she is only 8! I wouldn’t know where to begin.

Gotta love technology. Natalie used Video Star (and it’s free to boot!!).

My final secret revealed!! I met Chris Evans while I visited the Captain America: Winter Soldier set last May. Caleb was only three months old and I really had no intentions of taking any trips for the summer… but when Disney and Marvel invite you to something like this YOU PACK YOUR BAGS.

Related: My pic holding the official Captain America Shield

I am a movie fanatic. I love getting whisked away at the theatre but there is something really COOL about getting to see behind the curtain as well. When I had my daughter and became a stay at home mom, I actually started to do extra work in NYC because I quit my full time job. That put me on a lot of sets including ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘The Sopranos’. Living in NYC has its perks – especially with Kaufman and SilverCup Studios a half mile from my house.

I LOVED being a part of it all – even if my part meant walking across the street 6oo times in a row. I enjoyed every second!

Disney trips sometimes include set visits. I flew out to LA to attend the Iron Man 3 premiere but was LUCKY enough to spend an afternoon on the Captain America: Winter Soldier set watching a few scenes shoot and meet some of the cast.

If you’ve never visited a set before, I’m going to let you in on a few secrets.

Captain America: Winter Soldier Set Secret #1: Filming takes place in a huge hanger / sound stage. 

You know that fighting scene in the elevator where several men go at it for a few minutes? The scene where cameramen are able to get a variety of angles showing the punches and the kicks? Well… that’s not a real elevator. That’s something that is built out in a soundstage. It’s a mock elevator and has only 3 walls .

BUT IT LOOKS SO REAL! I know, right?!!!

This way the cameramen can get in there with the actors and film all the shots the director needs. An actual elevator will be used to intro the scene. The actors will walk into a real elevator to set the fight scene up… but then the fighting will take place back at the sound stage.

Captain America: Winter Soldier Set Secret #2: There’s a lot of down-time while filming for the main actors. 

I never thought about how much time it takes to actually set up a scene. The cameras, the lighting, the microphones, the props. To switch out from one scene to the next — a lot of puzzle pieces need to fit together. Because of this – the actors aren’t constantly blurting out lines during a day of work. They do their scene and then they take a break while the team gets the next set ready.

Captain America: Winter Soldier Set Secret #3: A scene needs to be shot multiple times for safety and camera angles

This I didn’t think of before. Let’s say you NAIL a scene. You get everything right. Every word – perfect. BAM! You’re done, right? WRONG! Now the cameraman needs to focus on the other person in the scene with you. OR they need to focus on your hands or your profile OR they need a wide angle. Whatever they need… it means you have to do the scene over and over and over again. Oh my goodness !! I couldn’t believe how many times we heard the same scene shoot. But I completely understood!! It’s just that I never THOUGHT ABOUT IT BEFORE. You don’t realize what really goes into filming until you are on set for a day.

Captain America: Winter Soldier Set Secret #4: The actors are really friends

You spend so much time with the same people for months on end — of course these people end up becoming close friends. Everyone on set joked around with each other in between takes. It was SO NICE TO SEE. There was really a great sense of community on set. You HOPE that’s the case but I can tell you that I saw it with my own eyes. The Captain America: Winter Solider team was like family. Everyone got along – everyone.

Related: Free Printables! Captain America – Winter Soldier Coloring Pages

Captain America: Winter Soldier Set Secret #5: Chris Evans’ suit is hard as a rock and Scarlett Johansson is smoking hot

You know when we were told to gather around Chris Evans for a photo… I BOOOOOOOKKKKKKKEEEEEEDDDDDD it so I could stand right next to him. In a few days, I will probably photoshop everyone else out and create a photo album of just the two of us together with a variety of backdrops. Hey… being honest here!

Even though this happened several months ago, I do remember how hard his suit was. Felt like plastic armor. It wouldn’t have dented if I pushed on it. The Captain America suit keeps form at all times. I know this is to give the illusion that he is that muscular but I hadn’t thought about it before. I’m not saying that Chris Evans isn’t muscular… I’m just saying the suit creates a more defined body.

And little Miss Scarlett – who is probably 5 foot 1 on a good day – was just unbelievably gorgeous. Stunning. She was all in leather and a true beauty. We were able to watch them in between takes and she was so down to Earth and funny which I think made her that much prettier! The complete package for sure!

I had SO MUCH FUN!  Are you planning on watching Captain America when it hits the theatres?

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So many people send emails or leave comments on our blogs asking for advice. Audrey and I have been blogging since 2005 and collectively have 11 blogs on the net. YES!! You read that correctly. We don’t sleep!! LOL.

Wanted to put out a video to help people who are just starting out and who are looking for advice. Here’s our 6 must-read tips when it comes to naming your blog.