Spotted: one romper + two bloggers

Today, I'm excited to be teaming up with the fabulous Meghan of Citrus Refreshing Fashion. She's stylish and nothing short of sweet, welcoming me into this crazy world of blogging with open arms. She is one of my favorite ladies to follow and I feel so fortunate to get to share with you all how we styled our Ann Taylor LOFT spot print romper

I couldn't resist this romper as soon as I saw Meghan mention on her blog that she snagged it on sale. So I stopped into my local LOFT store and luckily found the last one marked down ridiculously plus an additional 60%. Definitely couldn't say 'no' to that. And since purchasing it, I haven't stopped wearing, well just to wash it. But honestly, I love this romper, it has got to be one of the most comfortable pieces I own. Plus it's super light weight and in this crazy heat wave it's all I want to wear. 

It's easily dressed up like Meghan did, or throw a denim vest [another Summer fave of mine] and you've got a great casual look. And like the girly girls we are, Meghan and I both saw it necessary to throw in a colorful shoe. Fashionable minds think alike!

 

Outfit Details:

Romper: LOFT [cute dot rompers here & here] | Vest: AE | Shoes: Steve Madden [similar here & here] | Bag: Target [old] | Necklace: Jane [aka Very Jane] | Bracelets: ILY Couture, Forever 21 | Sunnies: Windsor

Make sure to check out Citrus Refreshing Fashion for all the details on Meghan's look.

And don't forget to enter to win the beautiful Anthro Inspired Mint Bauble Necklace here. Giveaway winner will be announced next Friday.

My New Favorite Shoe + Giveaway

Okay, so I'm just going to say it, I'm OBSESSED! With my new Shoemint heels. I've been impatiently waiting for these to arrive. They're the Romy's. They sold out the first time they released them and last month I luckily caught them when they re-released them. They come in nude and black, and trust me I considered getting both colors, but since I have a pair of blush colored lace up heels I settled for just the black pair. But now that I've strapped my little feet in, I'm obsessed and am honestly conteplating getting the nude the next time they release them. And fyi, there is a good chance they will. So if you missed out on them don't fret Shoemint has started a waitlist for these. So get on it NOW! In the mean time I'm pretty sure I'm going to be wearing these as often as I can. Yes, there will be a chance I will be sitting at Big Sis's dance class in these just to strut about in them. They're gorgeous and actually very comfortable. You really can't find a better pair of Giuseppe Zanotti knock-offs.

Photo Credit: c/o Tiffany Evanna

Outfit Details: Top: J. Crew [Factory version here & similar here] | Bottoms: H&M [recently released a similar version] | Shoes: Shoemint [get on the waitlist here, loving this style here] | Bag: Steve Madden via Marshalls | Necklace: Jane [aka Very Jane] Bracelets: ILY Couture, J. Crew [Factory version now available in stores], PJ & Poppy | Sunnies: Windsor Now I promised 2 weeks ago for this giveaway, and here it is. Your chance to win this popular Anthro inspired bauble necklace in mint, last seen here. Winner announced next Friday. Good Luck!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway And as always Thank You for following. I hope you'll come back tomorrow for a style collaboration with one of my favorite bloggers.   Linking at: Style Sessions | Real Girl Style | Three-fer Thursday | Friday's Five | Aloha Friday

WIW: Mint Tutu

Tutu's aren't just for little girls! As a mom of 2 baby girl's I have an abundance of tutu's in my house, but it's not just relegated to the girls. This momma likes to get in one the tutu action every once in awhile too. 

There's nothing more girly then throwing on a tutu. And somedays it's nice to embrace the ballerina inside of us. Call me a dance mom if you must, but dressing my girls up for dance class every week makes me want to do the same. Plus this mint tutu is such a dreamy color, obviously I'm not fully ready to relinquish my Summer wardrobe to the richer hues of Fall. And who says you have to! You bet I'll still be rocking white after Labor Day.

Outfit Details: Top: Forever 21 [last seen here] | Skirt: Very Jane [adore this one here] | Shoes: Rock & Republic [similar here] | Necklace: Simple Addiction [same here] | Bracelet: ILY Couture | Sunnies: Windsor Check back next week if you want to find out how you can win this mint bauble necklace. Linking up at: Trend Spin | Style Sessions | Three-fer Thursday | All Things Thursday

WIW: Add Some Flare

If you're looking for  a fun new trend to try, why not add some flare. You can't go wrong with the ever popular peplum, but if you're a little more daring try a trumpet style skirt. These skirts are so much fun and definitely can make an outfit. I almost missed out on this darling textured flare skirt. I had been eyeing it for quite some time and just procrastinated then my good friend Bianca gave me that final nudge to pull the trigger and pick up this beauty. And boy am I glad I did. I'm so in love with this skirt. Every morning I wake up and hope for a reason to put it on. 

Outfit Details:

Jacket: A&F [similar here] | Top: Old Navy [last seen here] | Skirt: ASOS [sold out, this is a cute here and here] | Shoes: Steve Madden via Marshalls [similar here] | Bag: Anthropologie [on sale, love this one here] | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Bracelets: Betsey Johnson, ILY Couture

WIW: Hot Pink + Stripes

What is there not to love about the color pink!?! It's my favorite color and with 2 little girls we never have a shortage of pink in our house.

I snagged this pink shirt dress last year during one of J. Crew's many sales, and have found that it's the perfect little dress to just throw on and run out the door. It's comfy and always looks pulled together. When in doubt I turn to this hot pink number. And I never fail to receive compliments on it.  But this time I had reason to pull this pink number out, my new striped flats. I just picked these up over at Shoedazzle. They're the perfect summer flat. Nothing better then pink and stripes.

Outfit Details: Dress: J. Crew [old, similar here] | Shoes: Shoedazzle - Lonna | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Bracelets: ILY Couture, Stella & Dot, and Groopdealz | Sunnies: Anthropologie

WIW: Emerald for May

Besides being Pantone's color of the year, Emerald is also the birthstone for May and Baby Sis. So what better way to start off the month then sharing my weekend casual look in this lovely color. I absolutely adore this color because its flattering on all skin tones and never seems to make you look washed out.

Outfit Details:

Top: J. Crew [on sale now here] | Skirt: Target [same here] | Sandals: Target [same here] | Necklace: Forever 21 | Bracelets: ILY Couture, Etsy, Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Coach

BTW, I cannot begin to tell you how comfy this J. Crew linen tee is [last worn here]. I used to dread wearing t-shirts but I've come to really see the value of a great comfy tee. They're easy to dress up with a skirt or perfect for running errands and chasing the girls around. I've been stocking up on all kinds of tee's for the Summer. 

Happy Hump Day!

Vacation Style

Since I had shared with you previously some of the things I was hoping to find and wear on this vacation, I thought I might as well share some of my island style. 

Packing for this trip was a breeze, dresses, sandals, and bikinis galore. I promised the hubs to pack as lightly as I possibly could. And I some how managed to do just that, getting Baby Sis's and my own clothes in one carry on. I'm stumped as to how I did that, but it happened. A great tip for those momma's traveling with little ones, pack clothes for them that can be tossed if you don't have room after all the shopping you do while on vacation. I took PJ's and play clothes that the girls were growing out of that I didn't have any attachment to so that they could be thrown away before we headed back to reality. I even left behind a few of my own things, an old beach cover up to be exact. Another little tip, pack inexpensive clothing. I'm a worrywart  so I always think something could happen, therefore I don't like to take expensive clothes, shoes, etc when I'm traveling in case anything gets lost especially when checking bags in an airport. And aside from my Mini MAC nothing else was so valuable I would die if it were lost. 

 Dress: Forever 21 | Hat: H&M | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Bracelet: ILY Couture | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Sandals: Target [same here] | Sunnies: Coach

Shirt: H&M | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Bracelet: Lotus Blossom Design | Skirt: TJ Maxx

Dress: H&M | Sandals: Target [same here]

 Bathing Suit: H&M [old, similar here] | Hat: H&M

 Dress: H&M | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Watch: Target [same here]

Shirt: H&M | Bathing Suit: Abercrombie [top here & bottoms sold out online, hipster bottoms here] | Sunnies: Kate Spade

What I Wore: All Tied Up + A Lotus Blossom Design Giveaway [CLOSED]

Earlier this week, I shared with you all how I have been all over this knotted shirt trend for Spring. And I'm at it again. 

Knotting a simple shirt at your natural waist line helps accentuate your figure or gives the illusion of  curves. If you're like me and have a boyish figure the latter applies. This otherwise plain grey shirt would be lackluster and do absolutely nothing for my already lacking figure if it wasn't for knotting it. 

And look no skin has to be shown! So this knot trend doesn't have to be something garish or scandalous if worn this way. I went out to lunch with my mom and girls in this. If this was risque in the least you can bet I would not be caught out at lunch in it. I've left those days back in Santa Barbara.

Outfit Details:

Top: Target | Skirt: H&M [old, similar here & here] | Shoes: J. Crew Factory [same here] | Bag: Lockheart | Necklace: J. Crew Factory | Watch: Target [same here] | Bracelets: ILY Couture and A Lotus Blossom Design - Olive Bracelet [same here] | Sunnies: Coach | Lipstick: ????????

Now on to the part I know you've all be waiting for...the Lotus Blossom Design Giveaway. I know I've mentioned these lovely ladies at LBD numerous times and now I get the chance to introduce you all to them. These are the sweetest girls I've come to know. Not only do they have an amazing fashion blog but they also have their own jewelry line. 

Here's what they have to say:

Keeping it a family affair, Lotus Blossom Design was created by two sisters spanning from the East Coast to the West Coast. We love mixing our styles and ideas together to bring you different perspectives on affordable fashion, and breakthrough beauty bargains to help enhance your natural beauty inside and out.

XO,

LBD

This week they've generously offered to give one lucky P&P reader they're newest and most coveted gem, the Olive bracelet [shown below]. As soon as I saw this gorgeous bracelet was available on their site, I knew I had to have it. It's even more stunning in person. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know I wore this bracelet all weekend long and couldn't get enough of it. I received so many compliments on it and I know whoever wins this beauty will too.

Giveaway: The Olive Bracelet

Hand picked neutral baubles that light up your wrist. This beautiful ornate bracelet with toggle clasp will add instant sophistication to your ensemble. Valued at $12. 

The winner will be announced next Friday! Good Luck! And if the Rafflecopter doesn't pick you, go over to LBD and get yourself one because at $12 do you really want to miss out on this Limited Edition piece? I think not! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway 

Enjoy your weekend! As for me I'm probably on a plane or already in Maui as you are all reading this. But don't worry Tiffany will be stopping in with a beauty review for you next week and follow me on Instagram to see where I'm taking my Olive bracelet.