WIW: B&W

Black and white, the most common color combination, but definitely the hardest one for me to get into. I know, weird right!?! I've never been drawn to black clothing as far as I can remember. Maybe it's the Abercrombie brain, you know the weird thing A&F has against wearing black. Ha! I don't know, I mean I did work there for several years while I was in college. No but really, I guess black has always seemed a bit harsh to me so I've always gravitated to brights. However, every now and then I give it a try with the addition of at least one bright accessory or shoes. 

And did I mention in my previous post, here, that I snagged these Zara inspired culottes in every color!? Whoops! They were calling out to me. 

Outfit Details:

Top: Nordstrom Rack [similar here and here] | Bottoms: eBay | Shoes: Simply Vera Wang | Bag: c/o Aeropostale | Necklace: Forever 21 | Bracelets: Lotus Blossom Design, Forever 21, Groopdealz | Sunnies: Dolce & Gabbana [old]

And just for fun, I wanted to share a few Big Sis' 3 year pictures. 

In case you're wondering here's the details on Big Sis' outfit,

Top: Target [new, but selling out quickly] | Skirt: Target [on sale in stores] | Shoes: H&M 

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

WIW: Festival Fever

One reason everyone loves Summer...Music Festivals...DUH! I'm a huge country music fan and there are some amazing country music festivals I would love to go to, but with two little ones toddling around  it's not really possible. I'm a crazy alpha mom or maybe just over protective, either way I don't really like leaving the girls for long periods of tine, hence the stay-at-home status. HA! Even though I won't be headed off to any music festivals anytime soon, it doesn't mean I can't have a little fun and dress like it.

There's just something about chambray. I want it in every form, shirt, skirt, and now dress. Denim seems to go with everything, so I guess that's part of the appeal. And it also helps that it's comfy, causal, and chic. I call that my 3 C's, pieces that meet all those standards are must-haves in my eye.

Pairing a simple chambray dress with booties creates the perfect festival look or for me an easy yet stylish look for running about town with the girls. And to make it a little more me, I glam-ed it up with some sparkly jewels.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Mimi Chica via Nordstrom Rack [similar here] | Booties: H&M [similar here] | Bag: Steve Madden | Necklace: Forever 21 | Bracaelets: Lotus Blossom Design, Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Ray-Ban

I just had to share this picture. Big Sis asked to have her own outfit pictures taken too.

Big Sis is Wearing:

Dress: Target | Shoes: Disney Store

She loves modeling! Haha! This is her new favorite dress. She picked it out while we were at Target and has since asked to wear it every morning. And those shoes, were not my choice, she styled this outfit all on her own. Making her own princess-flower child fashion statement. I'm definitely in for it with this one. Daddy better watch his wallet, she's turning into quite the little fashionista these days.

Getting her to smile for pictures is like pulling teeth, so I was ecstatic when she was willing to for this one.

Peace, Love, & Happiness!

Linked up at: Style Sessions | Real Girl Style 

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

Weekend Recap: Baby's Sis Big Top Birthday Bash

So as you all know Baby Sis turned 1 a little over a week ago. But since Mother's Day weekend fell on the same weekend as her actual birthday we held off on having a birthday party till this weekend. I was super busy last week prepping for the party and am so so happy that it's all over and I have a little breather before I go into party planning mode for Big Sis.  And here are some pictures from Baby Sis's big day.

 I made these simple little centerpieces because I thought the Hydrangeas looked a little like popcorn.

Mommy and her girls.

Reunited with my best girlfriends and it feels so good.

Successful cake smash. She was covered from head to toe in frosting. Thank goodness we were at our community park and the pools have brand spanking new showers to hose this little girl down. HAHA!

Big Sis showing off her face painting. I think we may need to have a clown to face paint and make balloon animals at every party. This girl loved Freckles so much. 

I loved this little vintage ruffled onesie that I picked up on Etsy.

WHEEEEE! A little outfit change and some fun on the swings. This girl had a fabulous celebration.

Just showing off our crowns. Princesses all the way.

This just cracks me up. Big Sis stole my besties. HAHA! 

And a little family picture to top it all off. 

My Outfit Details:

Top: H&M [old] | Shorts: Express [similar here] | Shoes: Steve Madden via TJ Maxx | Necklaces: Groopdealz | Sunnies: House of Harlow

Big Sis's Outfit: 

Dress: Target | Shoes: Old Navy

Baby Sis's Oufits:

Onesie: MonkeyTees via Etsy | Dress: Zulily | Shoes: Target | Hat: Target

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that this week is nothing less!

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]