WIW: Stripes On Stripes + A Sizzlin Summer Giveaway

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We took the girls to Sea World for the first time in celebration of Big Sis' 3rd birthday, which is actually today. Cannot even believe it myself, 3 years old and starting preschool in just a matter of weeks. Crazy how fast it all goes by. I'll be sharing some pictures from our Sea World Adventure tomorrow. 

Today, I wanted to share a little gem I recently found at Forever 21. Even though I am a fan of the store, I still believe it's rather hit or miss with their products. There are times I go in there and am just completely baffled by what's going on and there are other times I'm completely amazed. And well this striped drop waist dress was on of those nice surprises I found recently. I love the drop waist look and it even has POCKETS! WooHoo!

Outfit Details:

Jacket: A&F [old, similar here] | Dress: Forever 21 | Bag: Anthropologie [loving this one] | Shoes: Target | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Watch: Juicy Couture | Bracelet: Groopdealz | Sunnies: Anthropologie

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WIW: Mint + Coral

As of late, I've been pleasantly surprised by Forever 21. Besides yesterday's floral outfit, I also came across this simple mint striped chiffon top. I've been in need of new light Summer tops and well it combined two of my favorite things, mint and stripes, so it just called to me. But don't get me wrong Forever 21 still has lots of crazy stuff that I don't really understand, so I'll just leave that to those crazy teenagers to try. For me, simple pieces like this will do just fine. 

And for a casual dinner out with some family, this chiffon tee was the perfect option paired with coral wedges. This is definitely a color combo that I haven't tired of yet and don't see myself tiring of anytime soon. 

My little model wanted to share her outfit too. I think I've got a future fashion blogger on my hands. She's obviously been watching Mommy. HAHA!

Outfit Details:

Top: Forever 21 | Bottoms: American Eagle | Shoes: Steve Madden via TJ Maxx [similar here] | Bag: Steve Madden via Marshalls [similar here] | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Watch: La Mer Collection via Gilt | Bracelets: Lotus Blossom Design, J. Crew [similar here] | Sunnies: Juicy Couture via Marshalls

Big Sis's Outfit:

Dress: Target [on sale in stores] | Shoes: Old Navy [similar here] | Sunnies: Target [$1 bin, can't get better than that!]

Happy Hump Day!  Linking with: Aloha Friday

Steal Her Style: Gwyneth Paltrow's Preppy Stripes

For this month's first Steal Her Style post, I wanted to share Gwyneth Paltrow's stripes on stripes look. First off, stripes is one of those tried and true prints that stays in style all year long. And secondly mixing prints and patterns seems to be a hot trend this Spring and Summer, so why not mix up your stripes. What makes this look work is the play on light and dark. 

I chose to use Gwyn's look as an inspiration for my outfit, but modified a few things to work for me. The hemline of Gwyn's skirt while gorgeous on her, just doesn't work on my 5'4 frame. It would make my legs appear shorter and so I chose to go with a body con skirt that hit just above the knee. 

Outfit Details:

Top: J. Crew [last seen here, use code "summer" to get an additional 25% off] | Skirt: Forever 21 [old, similar here] | Shoes: unknown [similar here] | Necklace: Groopdealz | Watch: Target | Bracelet: Lotus Blossom Design c/o [P&P and LBD collaboration floral enamel bracelet available now]| Sunnies: House of Harlow | Baby Sis wearing Juicy Couture via Ebay

Whose style should I steal next?  Come back for a fabulous giveaway tomorrow. And as always Thanks for following! 

Friday Fancies: Sunny Yellows + Prints

It's that time of the week again, it's finally Friday and that means I get to share some of the things that have caught my eye this week. Maybe with some of the Memorial Day sales I can get a little extra discount on some of these pretties. 

I think I have a thing for yellow. I didn't even realize that pretty much everything I've been wanting is yellow until I put together this style board. Oh well, what better way to embrace the warm weather then with this sunny color.

Shorts: American Eagle | Shoes: Zara | Dress: ASOS | Sunnies: Anthropologie | Skirt: J. Crew Factory | Dress: Forever 21 | Bikini: Topshop

Well I hope you all enjoy your long weekend. And happy Memorial Day shopping!

WIW: Bring On The Brights

I've never been one to shy away from bold colors so as Summer approaches my outfits tend to become quite colorful. Everything from neon's to hot pinks fill my closet. It's probably why I love the warm weather.  

As soon as I saw how perfectly pink this skirt was I knew I had to have it. I must confess that I am a girly girl to a 'T' and anything pink generally grabs my attention, especially when it's Barbie pink like this J. Crew Factory skirt.

I love that a colorful outfit can just brighten your day. And for busy days like the one I had, a bright outfit can help keep you feeling energized to keep going. Paired with cute sandals for going to dance class and running errands or dressed up with a pair of wedges, this bright Summer look will most definitely be on repeat over the next few months. 

Outfit Details:

Top: Forever 21 [similar here] | Skirt: J. Crew Factory | Sandals: Target | Belt: from another dress | Necklace: via Nordstrom Rack | Bracelets: Forever 21, J. Crew, Stella & Dot, and Groopdealz | Sunnies: House of Harlow 1960

Another little plus about this skirt, the length is just right for getting down and playing out front with Baby Sis while Big Sis was napping.

And I would also like to quickly Thank Amber over at Real Girl Glam for choosing my as one of her Real Girls With Style. If you blogging ladies haven't linked up with her yet, definitely check out her blog. As always, Thank you for reading! Don't forget Pigtails & Pearls is now on Facebook!
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What I Wore: Spring Signature Look

I hope you all had a great weekend. I wanted to start the week off with what has become my signature Spring look, unbeknownst to me, until I sat down and looked at my recent outfit pictures. I've pretty much been pulling out every skirt  in my closet lately and pairing it with a comfy tee. It's such an effortless look that works for just about every occasion from lunch dates to playdates and definitely day long shopping trips. 

As a mom on the go, I love looks that are easy to wear but look pulled together. And I think this combination is right on the mark. I feel like I can easily get down and play with the girls yet still go out and have a nice lunch with a girlfriend. Which I actually happened to do, well attempted to do. Lunch ended quite abruptly when our kids decided to climb up on the booth behind us. Ha! Life with toddlers. We quickly boxed our lunches, got our checks and left before those crazy kiddos decided to do something even crazier.

Back to the topic at hand. Another reason I love this combo, is how easy a switcheroo of the shoes can totally change the vibe of this outfit. It's such a simple and versatile look that I think works for any day and looks great. 

Outfit Details:

Top: Unknown via Marshalls | Skirt: Madewell [old, similar here] | Shoes: Jessica Simpson [old, similar here] | Necklace: BaubleBar | Bracelets: ILY Couture and Stella & Dot | Sunnies: House of Harlow [same here]

I really hope this gorgeous weather continues because it seriously makes getting dressed so much easier. I'm a warm weather kinda girl. Getting myself dressed when it's nice out is always easier for some reason and I spend less time staring in my closet pondering what to wear.

What is your Spring go-to look?

What I Wore: Sequins + Floral

With Spring in the air and temperatures in the 80's, all I want to do is wear twirly skirts.  And this floral skirt just screams Spring. I'm not even sure how long I've had this skirt, but I do know it's one of my favorites.

 A great floral print skirt is perfect for pairing with stripes. It's a little bit nautical with a feminine flair, and I do have a love for nautical styles. Lastly, throw on a neutral blazer in a similar tone for the evenings when the temperature inevitably drops and the wind picks up. 

The Details:

Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch [another keeper from my Brand Rep days, similar here] | Shirt: J. Crew [similar here & here] | Skirt: Forever 21 [old, similar here] | Shoes: Steve Madden via TJ Maxx [similar here] | Necklace: unknown via Nordstrom Rack [last worn here, similar here] | Bracelet: Stella & Dot | Rings: GroopDealz