ABSTRACTSMILE

Hi lovelies! I took another long hiatus from blogging, just because I wanted to spend every second with my beautiful baby boy. Even though I had a not so easy labor experience, it was all worth it because I got to see my little guy. After my pregnancy, I did get a little depressed. Postpartum depression is real! There were times where I would start crying...I just wouldn't feel like myself. My husband became my backbone to get my confidence back, and to remind me that I just had a baby. My labor wasn't an easy one, I tried natural birth for around 36 hrs, and I had to quit and undergo a C-Section. That experience has forever change me, and I have a mark to remind me that women can do anything!

After a couple of weeks of shying away from shooting, my good friend and talented photographer got in touch with me to get back to shooting together. I wasn't completely sure but of course my amazing supportive hubby said, "Go be Abstract!" See when I'm in front of the lens, I seriously become someone else, my alter ego just appears. My physical appearance might not be the same petite figure, it's a bit more curvaceous, but my style is everlasting. That is something I continue to remind myself, and that everything takes its time. As always I hope you get inspired by my style, and remember to add some lipstick and go conquer the world. Xoxo, Abstractsmile

Dress: Zara
Shoes: Marc Fisher
Sunnies: Topshop

So it's September 19, 2017 and I'm 27! I have always been the girl that planned an outing for my birthday from my white affair, to eating out with all my loved ones, and this year I decided to keep it lowkey. As a new momma to be, I want to share my birthday wishes with my Babyboy, Lucas Gage. I'm sure in my gender reveal post, you remember we were surprised that we were having a girl. We were given wrong info (yes I cried!), but I was happy to know that my baby boy is very healthy and I can't wait to meet him in November. Now in my late 20's, I'm reminded that I'm a full on adult, and that a little person is on its way and he will depend on me so much. 

Lucas, this post is to remind you that whatever you decide to do, that your dad and I will be supportive. Whether, you want to be a journalist, an artist, or the next creator of the best video game ever, we will be there to let your creativity run wild. I can't wait to have you in my arms and spend the holidays with you, to travel the world with you, and to remind you are never alone. You were a huge surprise in my life, but the biggest blessing. You're making me a mom, and I can't wait to create wonderful memories with you. This is 27, and the beginning to a new stage in my life. Xoxo, Abstractsmile

A special shout out to my amazing fiancé, who continuously supports me in all my endeavors, and took all these pictures. I love you so much Brandon.