Embroidered Jeans, Joe's Erin Open Toe Booties and a "Cough"

"Daddy, I'm coughing all the time, I need to go to the dentist,"
Pigtails said to Camouflage very seriously.

"Well you weren't coughing before I told you to go to bed,"
Camouflage replied, shuffling her back to her room.

She stopped to look at him,"Yes I was."

Then she added two fake coughs.

*Cough* *Cough*

EMBROIDERED JEANS - BDG via Urban Outfitters
T-SHIRT - Alternative Apparel via Anonymous
MILITARY JACKET - Nordstrom
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee
BRACELETS - iSanctuary
RED WEDGES - Target 

CROCHET DRESS - Jovovich Hawk for Target
BRACELET - iSanctuary
ERIN BOOTIES - Joe's Jeans

 

The embroidered jeans I recently picked up at Urban Outfitters on the sale racks.  I was excited that they were only $20 and were ankle length.  I went with a plain white tee and added red wedges I got on clearance from Target.  The jacket is an oldie but goodie.  The dress is another oldie but goodie I picked up a few years back from the Jovovich Hawk collection at Target.  I paired it with some fun open toe booties I got at Loehmanns (on clearance of course).  I'm linking the first outfit up with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

The Pirate Princess in her signature rainbow leggings pre-"cough."

Jeans and t-shirts are one of my favorite go-to outfits.  And with the endless choices - printed, colorful, embroidered, skinny, high waist - you can really add a creative touch.  In fact, I could really use a cute pair of striped skinny jeans.  *Cough* *Cough*

 

Kate Young for Target Blazer, Suede Maxi Skirt and Some Cleaning

"[Pigtails] cleaned the room all by herself,"

Princess Sparkles exclaimed.

"And I paid her money!!!"

She said as she handed her excited little sister a nickel.

"Tomorrow I'm gonna have her do lots more chores."

That sounds good to me!

BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED TOP - Foreign Exchange
BLACK CROP BLAZER - Kate Young for Target
BOYFRIEND JEANS - American Eagle
EARRINGS - gift exchange from Polly of Polly's Boudoir
BLACK NECKLACE - iSanctuary
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee
BRACELET - J Crew (gifted)
WEDGE BLACK BOOTIES - Target
SPINNING THREADS T-SHIRTS (on Pigtails & Sparkles) - c/o TShirtPrinting.org

BROWN IKAT TOP - Old Navy
BLACK SUEDE MAXI SKIRT - Thrifted (Thanks, Mom!)
WRAP BRACELET, PURSE - Heavenly Treasures
TURQUOISE EARRINGS - Vintage from my mom
AQUA WEDGES - Target (thrifted)

Here are some recent outfits.  The striped tank is from Foreign Exchange.  It buttons in back (Sparkles: "You're wearing your shirt backwards", Camouflage: "You're out!  Foul!").  The blazer is Kate Young for Target which I found on clearance.  The second outfit is a thrifted suede skirt with thrifted wedges.  I was in a "tribal" mood.  I'm linking both of these with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  The first for the stripes and denim, the second for the maxi skirt!

I also wanted to thank TShirtPrinting.Org for hooking my girls up with Spinning Threads shirts.  Recently I won a printed tee from Mary Jo's blog "Trust Your Style" and when they contacted me I asked about buying an additional shirt so each of my girls could have one and they offered to do it for free!  They do all sorts of t-shirt printing so if you're in need of some then go check 'em out!

A printed tee is definitely a closet staple.  It's comfy and a fun way to show off some personality.  Because although I love getting dressed up in skirts and a blazer, when I'm at home I'm probably cleaning and wearing a t-shirt and pajama pants.

 

 

 

Red Prabal Gurung for Target Dress and a Sign

"Do NOT do this!"

Princess Sparkles wrote on a sign for Bucket.

Bucket recently hurt his thumb after playing with canned food.

Camouflage asked Sparkles to make sure her brother didn't go into the pantry.

She obliged by creating her sign and taping it to the door.

Of course Bucket completely disregarded it.

RED DRESS - Prabal Gurung for Target (thrifted)
BROWN AND BLACK BELT - Tory Burch (thrifted)
EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
BRACELETS - iSancturary
NUDE CAGE HEELS - Kelsi Dagger

WHITE JEANS, BLACK T-SHIRT, SPIKED FLATS - Target
LEATHER ORANGE BELT - Dimensions (thrifted)
NECKLACE - M Haskell via Ross
RED PURSE - B Makowsky
BRACELET - iSanctuary
WATCH - Michael Kors

Here are a few outfits from the week.  I recently bought this Prabal Gurung for Target dress at Goodwill for half off.  I decided I'd pair it with a Tory Burch belt my mom, Fair Isle, thrifted for me and some nude cage heels I found on clearance for $11.  I was trying to be unexpected by not wearing black accessories.  I also wore white skinnies and a black t-shirt.  Trying to make it interesting I paired it with a thrifted orange belt and necklace Fair Isle and Henley bought me for Mother's Day.

Bucket eats berries with his injured thumb :(

A belt is the ultimate "supporting" accessory.  It's never the "star" of an outfit, but without it the look would not be complete.  Not only does it make everything look fabulous, it's also functional.  So even if you think no one can see it, do NOT disregard the belt.

 

Stars, Camouflage, Vests and a Grouch

"Mommy, what's going on with you?"

Pigtails asked me as I buckled her into the car.

I was having a stressful morning but had to stop and laugh.

"Sorry, mommy was being grouchy."

Pigtails smiled, cocked her head slightly and said,

"That's okay, mommy."

STAR TANK - Alternative Apparel (via Karmaloop.com)
CAMOUFLAGE SHORTS - Old Navy (swapped)
WHITE VEST - Loehmanns
LEAF EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
GRAY WEDGE BOOTS - Jeffrey Campbell

MAXI DRESS, NAVY VEST, WEDGES - Target
NECKLACE - made by my kiddos
BRACELET - swapped
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee

 

Here are a few outfits from the week.  The first is my Memorial Day inspired attire which I'm linking up with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  I got the star tank from Karmaloop for $8 and the shorts were swapped.  I wasn't sure how navy stars would pair with camouflage but I ended up really liking it.  The maxi dress was a Target clearance purchase from a few years back. 

 

 

Pigtails eats a mega strawberry

 

Obviously I'm wearing vests a lot.  For some reason I feel like they make my sleeveless outfits feel a little less revealing and sorta pull everything together.  And fashionwise, that's what's going on with me.

 

An Anniversary Ring and Lipstick

"I can't kiss you, you're a boy!"

Pigtails told her grandpa, Callaway, last night at dinner.

"I'm not a boy, I'm a grandpa," Camouflage's dad laughed.

"No, you're a grandpa and a boy."

"How do you know?" Callaway asked.

"Because you don't have lipstick," Pigtails informed him.

"But you don't have lipstick either."

"I know. But I'm a girl."

PLEATED ZEBRA MIDI SKIRT - Anonymous LA
BLACK T-SHIRT - Alternative Apparel
BRACELETS - Heavenly Treasures, Cara
LEAF EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
RED WEDGES - Target
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee

ORANGE CUT OFFS - Forever 21
YELLOW BELT - Linea Pelle
FLORAL TOP - TJ Maxx
CROCHET VEST - Thrifted
EARRINGS - 99 Cent Depot
BRACELET - iSanctuary
BOOTS - Trouve (via Nordstrom)
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee

Here are a few outfits from the week.  I was feeling like being comfy so I wore a t-shirt and skirt.  I needed a little color so I threw in the red wedges I recently found on clearance at Target.  I'm a huge fan of shorts and booties so I decided to wear my nude combat boots with something bright and girly.  The crochet vest was thrifted for me by my sister, Polka Dots.  I'm linking this second one with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

 

I recently received this gorgeous anniversary ring from Anjolee.  All of their pieces are custom made and can be tailored according to metal type, quality and size.   I personally love the simple, classic design of this one and was able to wear it with everything from skirt and heels to shorts and boots!  They also have diamond engagement rings which you can customize as well, so if you're in the market for one I definitely suggest you check them out!

And the winner of the Shabby Apple contest is...

Pigtails picks the Shabby Apple winner - Denise Angela!

Denise Angela from Silhouette de Femme!  Congratulations.

I've been really into accessories lately.  They're the key to dressing up simple outfits and with the hot weather I've been wearing a lot of those.  It's nice to be able to throw on a cute top, shorts with some fabulous accessories and run out the door.  Oh, and maybe a little lipstick too, just for that girly touch!

 

Brights, Floral Dr. Martens and Last Names

"I'm gonna name her Vicky,"

Princess Sparkles said as she held up a bug she decided to keep as a pet.

"I thought you named her Katy," I said.

"Well her first name is Katy and her last name is Vicky."

Princess Sparkles thought for a sec then...

"I know, her last name is Plant because she eats plants."

"Well is your last name, Spaghetti?" Camouflage asked from the kitchen.

"No.  But your last name should be Spicy Stuff and [Bucket] should be Yogurt!"


PINK/ORANGE DRESS - Carpe Diem
YELLOW CARDIGAN - Gap
EARRINGS - Cynde Daniels
BRACELET - iSanctuary
NECKLACE - M. Haskell
BOOTIES - Forever 21

WHITE DRESS - Target
DENIM VEST - Forever 21
BRACELET - iSanctuary
EARRINGS - Cynde Daniels
NECKLACE - Made by the kids
BOOTIES - Dr. Martens

The bright colored outfit is what I wore for Mother's Day.  The dress is from a boutique in Fullerton and I paired it with the necklace Fair Isle and Henley bought me for Mother's Day.  Since the necklace had yellow in it, I decided to go all out and wear a yellow cardigan.  I wore the boots to offset the girliness.  The white dress, vest and docs I wore to a school performance Princess Sparkles had on Saturday.  Linking it up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

Princess Sparkles shows off Katy Vicky Plant

Mr. Bucket Yogurt

For Mother's Day I told Camo I wanted to spend time shopping with my mom.  So Fair Isle and I went on a "road trip" to our favorite Goodwills.  Although we did eventually eat (after all the GWs closed), Fair Isle and I joked that we'd forgo eating for shopping.  I guess if Sparkles was to give me a last name it'd be Shopping!

***don't forget to join my SHABBY APPLE GIVEAWAY!***

 

Shake, Bam and a Shabby Apple Giveaway

Shake, shake.  Shake, shake.

Bam, bam.  Bam, bam.

I know Bucket is busy "entertaining" himself when I hear that.

Unfortunately I know it's probably with something he shouldn't be playing with.

Like canned food, serving bowls or the girls' toys.

I recently found him with some ibuprofen. 

I don't know why they call the bottles "childproof."

Because with a little shake and a little bam, my 15 month old can open them.

GREEN SWEATER VEST - Made by my mom
YELLOW SANDALS - Cynthia Vincent for Target
BRACELET, EARRINGS - iSanctuary
BELT - Kenneth Cole (thrifted)
JEANS - 1921

 

JACKET, BLACK WEDGES - Old Navy
T-SHIRT - Alternative Apparel (via Anonymous)
STRIPED SKIRT - Target
SUNGLASSES - c/o Firmoo

 

Here are a few outfits from the week.  The other day I was having a "jeans and t-shirt" sort of day.  But not wanting to be boring I decided to throw on a vest.  I went with this asymmetric green one my mom knitted for me.  It kinda looks like seaweed but in a cool way.  The second outfit lacks color but was comfy.  Another t-shirt but this time with stripes and wedges.  I'm linking it up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

Shabby Apple recently offered to do a giveaway for Spinning Threads.  Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in vintage and retro dresses.  One lucky reader will get a $50 gift card to pick out a gorgeous vintage dress of their own.  If it was me, I'd choose this fabulous blue tutu (True Love Skirt) or this on-trend black and white striped dress (Mezzanine).

Here's what you have to do to enter:

Like Shabby Apple on Facebook

Follow Spinning Threads via GFC or Bloglovin'

(Extra Entry: Like Spinning Threads on Facebook and leave a separate comment)

Leave a comment telling me what you would get if you win!

 

Yup, it's that easy!  Contest ends May 19th. 

What Bucket looks like when I take away his stuff (i.e. canned food, meds, etc.)

Usually during spring I'm in bright colors and wild patterns but for some reason I've been in a "neutrals" mood lately.  Maybe I need Bucket to give me a shake and a bam to put a little funk back in my fashion or maybe I could go buy me that tutu skirt from Shabby Apple!!!