Thursday, May 5, 2011

JEAN QUEEN - GAP Patch Pocket Shorts, Modern Trousers & Overalls

TOP - Zara
PATCH POCKET SHORTS - GAP (similar in white)
DAISY STUD HEELED CLOGS - Forever 21
 TOP - Zara
MODERN TROUSER JEANS - GAP (similar)
MULTI-COLORED STRETCH BELT - Local Boutique
OVERALLS - GAP
RED TANK TOP - Old Navy

Princess Sparkles' favorite outfit usually consists of a poofy dress, glitter shoes, necklaces, bracelets and 2-3 headbands.  However, when I send her to preschool I usually dress her in jeans, a t-shirt and sneakers, so she can play hard and not get all scratched up.  AND I don't let her wear accessories.  This, of course, has caused a few meltdowns before school, because she doesn't like to go places without her added flair.  Sometimes, if I'm running late (which is pretty much always), I let Princess Sparkles wear her accessories in the car and have her take them off at the door when I say goodbye.  Luckily she doesn't usually throw tantrums in public.  Phew! 

Today while Sparkles was in preschool, Pigtails and I went for our morning run and then a quick field trip to the mall where I made a little visit to the GAP.  I wasn't planning on buying anything until...the woman handed me a 30% off coupon for Mother's Day (you can get 30% off too online by using the code GAPMOM).  Suddenly, everything looked THAT much better.  I had about 15 minutes before having to get Princess Sparkles so I quickly grabbed a bunch of things I liked, paid for them and headed out.  

So here you have it.  The purchases I made from the GAP:  A pair of PATCH POCKET SHORTS, which I like a lot, though need to get a smaller size since the waist is unusually large (similar in white), some MODERN TROUSER JEANS, which were on sale already and have great flare...though need to be hemmed badly (similar), and some cool new OVERALLS (which I'm in love with but sort of think they belong on a really tall skinny person...which, unfortunately, is not me). 

The great thing about these pieces is they're not only cute but they're extremely functional (oh, and they're 30% off)!  Too bad they don't have these items for toddlers, because maybe, just maybe, they would save me from pre-preschool morning tantrums. 

21 comments:

AlbeeLucky said...

You totally scored! I love everything that you picked up. Don't you dare return the overalls (: They really do look good on you.
xo-Albeelucky.blogspot.com

Alex said...

oh my gosh those overalls are amazing! they look so cute on you! ahhhhhhh! also, it's pretty awesome your little Princess Sparkles gets fussy when you don't let her wear accessories to school... what a little future fashionista!

Kimi said...

You got those overalls at the Gap, you say? Hmmm. So cute! I just might copy this look exactly. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?

Leah said...

I love that Princess Sparkles has her own style! Heehee! THe overalls are pretty neat actually. :P

Dear Girl Wallflower said...

Gaps has really awesome line of jeans! I am for the overalls, and gosh seriously?wow, im jealous of that over alls! and that is a good tip i realise , to not let kids wear any accessories...and i saw youe Charlotte Rouse shoes ( sory for the spelling), why are these styles trendy these days?!

Courtney Erin said...

You seriously do denim right gal!

xoxo ~ Courtney
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Lynzy said...

UHM HELLO I love those gap overalls, so adorable!! :)
xo Lynzy
http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Sounds like Princess Sparkles is already quite the fashionista! I love GAP- I used to work there so I really miss the 50% discount! Those overalls are super cute!

fashioneggpplant said...

love those jeans!!! :)

Kelsey said...

a tea fashion show sounds so cute! lovely post and isn't gap the b.e.s.t thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! xoxo

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my thrifty closet said...

three wonderful sassy outfits at 30%? Great buys. The overalls looks good on you. Platforms will gives you miles of long legs! I haven't worn an overall for years, hmmm.... maybe I should look out for one

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Burning Skies said...

I looove your shoes! And your top looks really good with the pants :) princess sparkles is really a fashionista in the making :)

Sophie in the Sticks said...

Great buys, especially love the overalls. Now following, can't believe I wasn't already.
You look fab Claire :)
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Anonymous said...

Awww..you have my dream overalls on. I want some so bad and now you tell me that Gap has them! It must be destiny. :)

Great finds for all the pieces especially the wide leg trouser jeans!! :)

Meagan said...

Those overalls are adorable!
-Meagan
http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

aki! said...

Your daughters are so cute. When I was young, I didn't care about what I wore at all!

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Unknown said...

Love your purchases--I am going to go take a look at those pants, hoping they will look as good on me! Have a wonderful weekend and mother's day Claire!

xo Mary Jo

Bonnie said...

I am always a sucker for the trouser jeans. I think they look fab on everyone, and they go with everything. You just cannot go wrong with a pair.
Or maybe that is what I tell myself to fuel my obsession ...

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Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

Great top color. Burn rust like, I have been wanting a sweater from J Crew in that color.
Like the 1snd and 2nd combo the best.
We checked out gap last night too with the same coupon. Of course as luck would always have it when you are ready to buy something you can find nothing and that is how it was for me. Glad you found cool stuff.
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

LOVING those overalls from Gap! Thanks for visiting my blog and I'd love to have you back :) Hope you had a wonderful mother's day! Keep rockin' and rollin'!
xoxo
-linh
http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com

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