WIW: Polka Dots, Gingham, Anchors, Prints Galore

I've been dying to wear this J. Crew anchor dress that I just snatched up on Poshmark. I missed out on it back when J. Crew had it so I've been looking for one since and finally found my size. Yipee! I have to admit, I've become addicted to checking Poshmark for items I may have missed out and just for fun. So for Big Sis's birthday we ended up being a mish mosh of prints. And the Birthday Girl wanted to dress herself since she is a big girl now. 

These toddler pencil skirts are absolutely darling. She loved being a little lady in her big girl skirt.

Outfit Details: Top: H&M [old, similar here] | Dress: J. Crew via Poshmark [check out this anchor dress] | Shoes: J. Crew [old] | Bag: Target [similar here] | Belt: from another dress | Necklace: Nordstrom Rack | Bracelets: J. Crew, Groopdealz, Charming Charlie's, Windsor | Sunnies: House of Harlow   Big Sis's Outfit: Top: Baby Gap | Skirt: via P.S. I Adore You | Shoes: Crazy 8 Don't forget to enter the Summer Sizzlin' Giveaway, here, for a chance to be one of two winners who will receive a $250 Visa gift card. Good Luck and thanks for reading! Linking with: Style Sessions | Spotlight Linkup | Three-fer Thursday | Summer Style | Trend Spin

What She Wore: Pretty in Peplum

I know I've mentioned my bestie before in previous posts, now I get the chance to introduce you all to one of my best girlfriends, Liz. I love this girl to death. We are literally one in the same. So I'm very excited to be sharing her outfit details with you all today. 

Spring is all about love blooming, so inevitably there is always a number of weddings during this season. Liz attended a family wedding this past weekend and looked pretty in pink. Her pink peplum look is perfect for a Spring wedding and the mint bubble necklace adds a nice punch of color. 

I personally don't like wearing black for weddings, I feel that such a beautiful day should be celebrated in a happy color. And since white isn't an option when attending someone else's wedding try something pretty and bright this Spring.

Outfit Details:

Dress: H&M [similar here] | Shoes: Enzo Angiolini [similar here] | Bag: Michael Kors [similar here] | Necklace: Groopdealz

My friend, the bargain shopper, just snagged these glittery pumps right before the wedding at Nordstrom Rack for only $13! Ridiculous right? 

And check out her mama also in a pretty pink peplum frock. Like mother, like daughter.

Speaking of mother-daughter's in peplum, here's Big Sis and I in our peplum outfits a couple of weeks ago. My peplum top is from H&M [recent find] and Big sis is wearing an adorable Baby Gap top [old].

P.S. This weeks planned posts will be a bit delayed since Baby Sis isn't feeling so well. So I'm in mommy overdrive taking care of her and will inevitably take some time away from writing this week.

I hope you all enjoy your week and hopefully I'll be back in a couple of days.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Disneylad

Just another day at Disneyland. The weather was too amazing this week to not visit the happiest place on Earth. And I guess we weren't the only ones thinking that because the park was packed even more then usual for a weekday. 
But the question always remains, what to wear? It's an all day trip and while it's in the upper 70s during the day it quickly cools off come late afternoon. So keeping it simple and dressing in layers are key to staying comfortable throughout the day. One of my favorite ways to look put together yet still feel completely comfortable and capable of running around and chasing my girls is pairing a white tee with a blazer and jeans.  And to dress up a white tee, I love adding a little sparkle with a statement necklace.[Sorry I didn't have any better outfit pictures.]

At the 4D Sneak Peek of The Great and Powerful Oz.

Before it got too hot while waiting in line, I also had this leopard scarf on. Never enough neck accessories. 

The Details:

Blazer: H&M [old, similar here] | T-Shirt: Target [only $5 this week in stores, same here] | Scarf: Old Navy [similar here] | Jeans: American Eagle [same here] | Shoes: Simply Vera Wang [similar here] | Bag: Steve Madden [worn recently here] | Sunnies: Vince Camuto [same here] | Necklace: J. Crew Factory [same here] | Bracelet: Stella & Dot [FYI: be careful if you're planning on wearing you're Renegade bracelet to Disneyland, security will molest it and act like it's going to stab someone. So HIDE IT in your bag!]

We just love Disneyland, our girls definitely have a good time when we go. I mean look at my little Snow White spinning on the Tea Cups with her daddy. That little face says it all...pure happiness.

Sisters. This is what they do while waiting in line. 

Snow White made a new friend while waiting in line in Cars Land. This wasn't the only friend she made that day. She found another little Snow White twin and immediately bonded over their dresses. Ha! Such a girly girl, bonding over clothes.

My littlest girl and I just hanging out and taking selfies. How cute is she in her chambray dress? Chambray on babies is a big YES!

Baby Sis's Outfit:

Dress: Baby Gap [old, belonged to Big Sis, loving this one] | Shoes: Old Navy [old, similar here] | Headband: Handmade by a friend

Look for Less: Kate Spade #PUTABOWONIT

Kate Spade's newest collection, "Put A Bow On It," is pretty amazing. All the pictures from their New York Fashion Week presentation were breath taking. And now the collection is available and right on trend for Spring. The pieces are feminine and classic. But the price tag isn't so budget friendly, or what I like to call "husband friendly." Most of the time, I find myself picking up Kate Spade pieces at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or Nordstrom Rack. But in the mean time I found some great dupes that you can pick up for a  fraction of the price. 

Bow Dress: Kate Spade - Marilyn dress $478 & Cora dress $378 | ASOS $76.30 Bow Pumps: KS $328 | Sole Society $59.95 or ASOS $84.78 Bow Print Top: KS $278 | Delia's $29.50 Handbag: KS $398 | Zara $39.90
Splurge or Steal? It's up to you, but for me a few of these dupes are definitely serious contenders.  Usually if I like a trend, my girls end up sporting it too. Here are a few pieces for the little fashionista in your life.

1. Baby Gap | 2. Carters | 3. Baby Gap | 4. Carters | 5. Crew Cuts I've got my eye on those Gap pants for Big Sis. Just waiting for a sale to come along so I can pick them up. Will you be "putting a bow on it?"

What I Wore: Boucle + Rain Boots

The weather in SoCal has been so indecisive lately. It goes from 80 degrees one day to rainy the next. I'll get dressed thinking it's one way, walk outside and immediately run back to my room and change because it's warmer then I expected. Well rainy day's are no different. One minute it'll be pouring, next minute it's sunny and dry. 

So when I hear there is or going to be rain, I jump at the chance to throw on my rain boots. Last year, I wasn't too sure about the rain boot trend but this year I've been all for them. A messy bun, comfy sweater and rain boots have become my rainy day uniform.

 

What I'm Wearing:

Jacket: Nordstroms [oldie but a goodie, similar here] | Sweater: Gap [similar here] | Leggings: Forever 21 [same here] | Boots: Call It Spring via JCPenney [similar here] | Necklace: Hello Fab [buy here] | Bracelets: Lotus Blossom Design [visit their Etsy shop here & check out their blog here] | Sunnies: Vince Camuto [same here]

It was Big Sis's first time seeing a movie in theaters and she was beyond excited for it. Check out what she wore for our outing. She loves to post for outfit pictures just like her mommy. I maybe creating a little monster, but I think I'm ok with that. Ha!

Big Sis's Style:

Sweater: Baby Gap [similar here] | Pants: Baby Gap [loving these] |Shoes: Kohls [similar here]

President's Day Sale Pick-ups

Who doesn't love a good sale!? And this President's Day weekend did not disappoint. 

I went into our usual stops at the mall, picked up a couple of goodies at Baby Gap. By far, I was the most excited about the J. Crew sale online. They're currently offering an additional 40% off sale items and FREE SHIPPING on everything. We all love free shipping. So I jumped all over this sale, especially since they recently updated their sale section with some new items.

Check out what I snagged:

Big Sis - Dress & Skirt: Gap [on sale in stores + additional 40% off, total was just under $13]

Me - Wild Side Skinny Bangle: $29.70 | No. 2 Pencil Skirt: $23.99 | Pop Art Dot Tee: $23.70 | iPhone 5 Case: $13.50

I've been eyeing the Wild Side bangle for months, but for the most part it has been sold out or wait listed.  So when I saw this on sale, plus the additional 40% off, it was like 'DUH!?' As for the No. 2 pencil skirt, I've seen so many positive reviews about it, but have never tried it. And now it'll finally be time to see if the skirt lives up to it's reputation. I'm hoping it fits because they were sold out of the 00P, so I had to go with the 0P. Based on the size chart J. Crew provides, the waist on the 0P is a teeny tiny bit smaller then the 00R. So I'm crossing my fingers it's true. The Pop Art tee just looked fun. A girl can't ever have too many comfy tees. And isn't the phone cover adorable? Shoes, Shoes, Shoes!

Hope you're all enjoying the long weekend!