.valentine's day gift guide, 2014.

we usually don't make a big deal out of valentine's day, but after leaving christmas to the very last minute this year, i'm feeling the need to do a little making up for that. in other words, the treb household may just get a big ol' dump of hearts and love and warm fuzzy's this month.

basically, the last few days i've been busy crafting up a storm. pinning valentine's images like crazy [although how anyone finds the time to do it all is beyond me!]. and my favourite - sourcing out some pretty rad presents to gift both peter and jack. and lets be honest - a little for myself too ;)

here's a few picks that really stood out.

the tiny's:
kisses sweater
liberty print bow tie
somebody loves you mr. hatch book and also equally awesome, plant a kiss book
heart pyjamas red
polaroid colorblocked earbuds
heart pouf - wild hearts stella & dot
heart stripe pyjamas [on sale!]
ruffle hearts swimsuit
swell water bottle
heart sunglasses

the mister:
mason jar shot glasses
ray ban caravan sunglasses
play comme des garcons red heart shirt for jcrew
cashmere jcrew v-neck sweater 
heart and bows boxers
felt and leather iPad cover
bolle ski/snowboard helmet
chambray and floral tie
movado black watch

the mrs:
brass wire sculpture
lover teacup
maison labiche for jcrew i love you tee
stella & dot sutton necklace - green stone
melanie auld white howlite cuff
walnut hexagon serving platter
poppy barley gold flats
tia mosaic tile stella & dot cross body bag 
overture shift lace dress

.threads: big/little style - the mother/son edition.

a couple weeks back, i had the absolute pleasure of having over two of the most creative ladies i know for a little blog collaboration and play-date. the girls behind just bella and adventures in pinksugarland, or christine and andrea, respectively. if you've been following my blog for a while, you probably have seen this guest post from christine, or our wedding photo's done by andrea [she's also the talent behind the lens of pinksugar photography]. yep, not to gush or anything, but those beautiful ladies and i hung out all morning!

we let the kiddos run wild [i personally think jack was in heaven just following cole around, alice in heaven in my jewellery cupboards, and lila in heaven ransacking jacks bookcase], and then us ladies sorted through mine & jacks [extensive, as christine and andrea called them] closets for a special edition of those adorable big/little style posts that are a personal fave of mine over at just bella. 

this one, a special mother/son collaboration.

here is jack and i working our picks, but if you want to get all the links [and to check out christine's beautiful styling] click here to head on over.

we tried to get the suspenders on the dapper little dude, but with a grumpy and tired baby, this was all we were going to get. so we took our loss but still think he looks so darn adorable.

thanks again, ladies, for the awesome play-date and just fun being had all around. till the next round....

.threads: wedding lace and a peplum.

over the long weekend, my cousin got married. it was an awesome day/night, filled with loads of love and dancing. it was even better because jack had his first sleepover at babcia and dziadek's house [polish for grandma + grandpa!] and this momma got to have a few drinks and relax! all went well at the sleepover, besides a rather sleepless night for babcia zosia, but i suspect she didn't mind one little bit. i on the other hand, had a really hard time saying 'buh-bye' those first few minutes at the hand-over, but felt i dealt with the separation after a few hours rather well. helps that i know the woman loves my little man almost as much as i do. so thank you, zosia.

also helped to think of the amazing trip the hubby and i are about to take, just the two of us, in a couple months so i'd better get used to the idea of leaving the little man overnight with someone i trust.

guess i could have called this post, 'parenting success with the first sleepover'.

for attire, i went with my newest acquisition from anthroplogie. a burgundy lace peplum dress. i seriously have nothing but rave reviews from this beaut - i mean, i got to eat dinner and not have to suck it in for the rest of the night! that is an absolute win in my books! that little lace puplum detail around the mid-section hid all the bits i wanted hidden, and the short length allowed me to show off all those squats i do while holding jack non-stop throughout the day. i also found the lace material just dreamy, and the shade of burgundy gave me a little rosy-glow. and how about those melanie auld earrings! just perfection, no? [and they are on sale! whoop!]

**only 2 more days to vote for my family in the H&M fashion family contest! we're currently holding first, but it's a tight competition so please head on over and give us your vote. we could use each and every single one! many many thanks my friends!

shop:
dress, anthropologie | shoes, nine west [similar] | clutch, club monaco [similar] | bracelets, stella & dot 1 & 2 | earrings, melanie auld
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.threads: who says you can't wear white after labour day? not this girl.

remember when i mentioned in this post here, that you need to get yourself a pair of white skinny denim jeans this summer. well, i still hold true to that statement, even moving into fall. however, the questions and concerns i got from you all with that single post was enormous. and the number one comment being, "i'm too scared to wear white pants". but i ask you this, ladies - why are you are all scared to wear white?

sure 'white' anything has a stigma that it'll add weight to your figure, or get dirty and stain, or that you can't eat in them. etc, etc. and ladies, i understand your concerns but take it from me....i have a child. i play on the floor [a lot!]. i am not stick thin. and i enjoy food immensely [perhaps, i do avoid spaghetti while wearing them...].
but ladies, white jeans rock! they basically pair well with everything thus providing endless mixing possibilities, as well as take the wear-everyday-basic-jean and turn your outfit into something fresh! i really believe that anyone can wear this trend, even after labour day, just make sure you get yourself a pair that fits well and ooze that confidence! i adore my white jeans and i hope this urges you to try them out too!

here are 4 ways i like to pair my skinny white jeans.

outfit 1 | soft and casual

jeans | old navy super skinny jeans

sweater | joe fresh [similar style here]

heels | madewell pumps

necklace | stella & dot [on major sale!]

watch | fossil, gifted [similar here]

outfit 2 | colourfully bold

jeans | old navy super skinny jeans

top | banana republic [similar]

necklace | club monaco [similar] 

earrings | stella & dot soiree studs

bracelets | stella & dot 1, 2

clutch | club monaco [similar style here]

outfit 3 | preppy and fun

jeans | old navy super skinny jeans

checkered shirt | gap [similar style here]

sneakers | converse chuck taylors [gifted - thanks fi!]

necklace | stella & dot juniper necklace

earrings | stella & dot valor studs

outfit 4 | black & white sophisticate

jeans | old navy super skinny jeans

top | gap [similar style]

heels | madewell pumps

scarf | alexander mcqueen skull scarf [more affordable style here]

bracelets | vintage set

clutch | stella & dot [on major sale!]

.currently loving: beauty + accessories.

1] melanie auld pave triangle necklace [my girl, mel has done it again! this pave triangle necklace is just perfection and a perfect layering piece. hell, it's a perfect stand alone piece too! so need this!]
2] bobbi brown navy & nude eye palette [my #1 newest eye palette must have! i need this palette in my collection, pronto! i feel a navy eyes makeup tutorial happening soon!]
3] clare vivier clutch [the ultimate fold over clutch! i have been drooling over this clutch since spotting [pun intended!] it at the beginning of the season and have finally deemed it a necessity for my closet. perhaps a little 'going back to work present' for myself?]
4] jcrew piled stones bracelet [jcrew has impeccable taste in jewellery and i have never been upset in a bracelet purchase from there. this has the most perfect muted coloured stones and i love that is could possibly go with everything.]
5] diptyque candle in gardenia [a candle in the scent of my favourite flower? umm, yes please! and these candles are rumoured to be 'the' candle to have....it's supposed to envelope your entire room's smell and last. although with that price tag, i kinda hope so!]
6] melanie auld mini teardrop necklace [probably my fav out of mel's newest launch and it's a complete winner. this will be in my closet, mark-my-words.]
7] bumble & bumble surf spray [want those long, loose, slightly tousles beach waves, well apparently this is the stuff that'll do it. a must have for summer!]
8] stella & dot madison tech bag in poppy [also want in it black, which is available in august. perhaps an early birthday present to myself?!? yeah, i think so]

9] aldo lace up heels [i can't decide if i enjoy the black or the leopard more and i am seriously considering just buying them both! they're just so so so good!!]

so, i'm curious. what are your current obsessions?
also! check out my picks on summer's 'currently loving: clothing', 'currently loving: home goods' and 'currently loving: children stuff'!

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.my new stella & dot website, plus fall 2013.

stell & dot, fall 2013

so the other day an acquaintance asked me if i sold stella & dot as she wasn't quite sure, which in turn made me realize that 'damn! perhaps i am not speaking about it enough' [and hopefully you are not rolling your eyes at me right now, thinking that i speak about it too much! an addiction is an addiction! it can't be helped!] 

so that is how i rolled up my sleeves and finally got around to making my stella & dot website! you can click on the link below, or at anytime under my banner titled 'stella & dot' above!

http://www.stelladot.com/sites/erinntreb

so without further ado, please go over and take a peek. let me know what you think. the new fall line was just released and holy dyna, there are some pieces on there that have me drooling! you'll be seeing a bunch of it pop up here and there in style posts, but until then, here are a few ultimate fav's!

**Also - BONUS: Anyone who makes an online order from now until August 1st, will be entered into a $100 draw for a new Stella Necklace featured on this page ;) [can you guess which one???]**

.threads: an anniversary outfit in yellow.

last night the hubby and i celebrated our 3 year anniversary. it was a quiet, intimate night [the joys of a wednesday] and we kept things pretty low-key this year with just dinner for two at a new restaurant we'd been dying to try. peter also brought home some champagne, flowers, and dessert [a fav - macaroons!] for afterwards, which was a lovely surprise. that man - let me tell you - he can get pretty darn romantic when he wants too....

so jack went to the babysitter and we got all done up for our night out. it was lovely and just what us two love-birds needed.

as for attire, i decided that a bright sunny yellow top was a nice change to the classic black that i normally throw on for a date night and glammed it up with a soft creamy-gold skirt. i also grabbed my newest stella & dot sparklers [this necklace can be styled 5 different ways! damn, it's really awesome!] and found it the perfect addition to my outfit. because as we all know, in my opinion, nothing says romantic and sexy like some beautiful sparkly jewels!!

shop

blouse || joe fresh [similar here & here & here]

skirt || h&m, gifted [similar here & here]

necklace || stella & dot [an absolute new favourite!!]

bracelets || thick purple - club monaco [similar] || thin leopard - jcrew [similiar]

clutch | club monaco, old [similar here]

wedges || nine west

*contains some affiliate links, but as always, i thank you for supporting fancy napkin!

.threads: dressy black shorts.

one of my favourite looks for a date night in the summer [or any dressier outings, i suppose], are styling a cute pair of dressy shorts. the combo of shorts with heels and a sheer shirt makes my heart swoon. you get to still show some sexiness with your [pretend you see a visible golden hue here!!] tanned legs looking awesome in those heels and you give a little mystery with a sheer shirt. your date will be thinking, "hmmm....i can almost see what's under there, but i can't wait for a close-up!!". also, the shorts are beyond comfy! win! win! and win!

shop:

shorts || gap [similar here & here & here]

sheer tank || club monaco, old [similar here & here]

heels || nine west

necklace || jewelmint

bracelets || club monaco, stella & dot, stella & dot

clutch || club monaco, old [similar here & here]

**photos shot by my sexy husband and make up done by the amazing ally stone of 'illuminate your beauty'.

*contains some affiliate links but all opinions, as usual, are my own :)

threads: wedding florals.

this past weekend we attended my step-sisters wedding. it was a lovely evening, filled with delicious food [a pasta bar! a sushi bar! a salad bar! a meat station! a candy buffet! and my fav - an ice cream station!!!], a beautiful bride and catching up with family. it was a perfect day and we had an absolute blast. but then again, since becoming 'mommy' just about any old excuse to dress up makes me deliriously happy!

after not 'feeling' a romantic taupe coloured lace dress that i had originally planned on wearing, i decided to pull out a sheath dress from my closet that i purchased while i was pregnant and hadn't had a chance to wear yet. the florals felt summery enough, while the short length lent a little sexiness to the dress - and bonus! after all that eating, i didn't feel restricted in some tight outfit!

for some finishing touches, i added some tan heels with a bit of edge [a metallic heel! yes!] which added some contrast to the soft florals, curled my hair, and threw on some of my favourite jewels. 

shop my threads:

dress || topshop [similar]

shoes || michael kors [similar]

clutch || old melanie auld [similar]

earrings || melanie auld [similar]

bracelets || stella & dot

bracelets || anthropologie [similar]

*top outfit photo's taken by my lovely sister and husband. thanks guys.

and of course we couldn't have a post without a cheesy family wedding shot, so here you go. you get three of them. and that's how you turn a simple outfit post into a mile-long one ;)

*post contains some affiliate links, but all opinions and style choices are my own.