Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Daytime Sparkle - Sequin Dress, Denim Jacket and Booties

SEQUIN DRESS - MM Couture
DENIM JACKET - Gap
BOOTIES - Charlotte Russe
PINK CUFF - Made by my mom
PINK TURQUOISE NECKLACE - Jaclyn1423
Sequin detail on my dress
Since Pigtails now goes to Moms Day Out, today I actually had some alone time.  Okay, not really alone, but I didn't have to drag the kids around with me.  And I got to do something I rarely have the opportunity to do... get a haircut!  Afterwards I made a quick stop by the mall and then went off to pick up the girls.  I will say seeing their little faces after a morning away is always so nice.  They light up when I walk in and run to give me a hug.  It's so sweet!

Today I'm doing "Sparkle for Day," another Summer Trends Challenge from the lovely ladies at Megan Mae Daily and Casual Chic Kiki.  I haven't worn this sequin dress in forever but I do kinda love it because despite it's bling it's actually pretty casual.  I decided to dress it down with a denim jacket and some booties.  For color I went with pink, and the gorgeous necklace Jaclyn sent me from her etsy shop, Jaclyn1423 (don't forget you can get a 15% off discount with code 14spinningthreads23!).

Anyway, tomorrow is our big trip.  We had a bunch of drama with the airline (basically our assigned seat mysteriously went to other people).  So I'm a tad stressed since we're traveling with the girls.  But I know it'll workout somehow and I'll get through it...I hope.  I definitely needed a little sparkle in my life today, not only from my dress but from those cute little faces that come running to me when I pick them up!

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35 comments:

Style Journey said...

Love the booties paired with the dress! You look fab and sparkly today!

Sorry about your plane seat mishap, but hopefully it will all work out in the end. Have a great trip with your adorable little girls and the family :)

Kezzie said...

Sparkly day- WHAT a good idea!!! Those boots really are cute!

Style, She Wrote said...

Great way to wear sequins in the day! xo style, she wrote

Emma said...

This look is Amazing!! I Love sequins for day.

Bird Bug Pug said...

sparkles are so much fun! i'm actually heading to the chemist today (my 2nd day off work due to illness) to look for some dark glitter New Years-ish nail polish, for the heck of it

Courtney Erin said...

I love the whole sequins for day look! I have a ton of sequin tops that I wear during the day but the only dress I have is black and very evening wear so it's awesome that you have one that works well for casual wear!

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Melissa said...

You look GORGEOUS! I love that dress on you and how you dressed it down with the jacket. What an awesome look!

That's weird with the assigned seats. Airlines make me angry. I know everything will be fine for you, just don't stress about it. :)

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Kimi said...

Ugh - Airlines are the devil. The devil!! How stressful - I hope everything works out!

Daytime sequins rule.

my thrifty closet said...

what a pretty sparkles dress! That's a nice contrast with the denim jacket to tome down the sparkles. I just noticed that your hair is looking different, nice curls! Hope you get your tickets sorted and have a great trip!

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Unknown said...

Sparkles........Did somebody say sparkles? Isn't somebody in your family named Sparkles?
You are so silly and I love the names.
But you look great in this sparkly dress. I certainly hope "someone" took you out for dinner!

Keely said...

So cute! I love this. Your booties are adorable!

Meagan said...

I love anything with sequins!
-Meagan
http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

Selvaggia Capizzi said...

I love the way you tolk about your girls Claire; it's the same for me with my little boy! Hava a nice trip!
xx
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Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

Very pretty. Glad you posted the detail cause hard to see in the main photo.
That sounds like a great program. I need a program like that.
Where are you traveling to? I hope it all goes smoothly. It is never easy traveling with kids. I have done some psycho long flights with them at all ages.
Daphne.
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The Suburb Experiment said...

I like the booties and sparkles. And yay for Gap denim jackets - they just go with everything don't they?

I hope you end up having a good trip! You and your bouncy hair. Seriously - I noticed it even before you said you got a haircut.

Jenn

Claire said...

love a bit of sparkle! Yey i'm off on a trip too.. i hope we both have a fabulous time!!! x

Viktoria said...

Love the sparkles! Have fun on your trip!!

Dawn said...

You have my vote for mom of the year! Such a sweet story about the girls faces lighting up. Great look on you...love the booties with the dress. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

erica marie said...

I love wearing sequins, although I don't do it often. Hope you have a good time on your trip.

Baby Budget Blog said...

Really cute and a great way to wear sequins in the day!

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Jess said...

Oh I love this look!! I love anything sparkly!

Anonymous said...

Everyone needs a little sparkle in their and I happy you have it!

Love love those booties and maybe I'll wear my denim jacket soon! Overall you look AWESOME!! :)

Bonnie said...

Aww, you're so sparkly! I like it. :) You always sparkle to me, though.
Ha.
Cheesy.
It sounds like a bad pickup line.

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That Chelsea Girl™ said...

What a gorgeous dress! Have fun on your trip. Take care!

Jessica said...

I love all things that sparkle, including that beautiful dress. And I love how you paired it with the denim jacket.

Shea Lennon said...

I love how you're rocking the sequins during the day! That dress is fabulous--I totally need a sequin dress!

rachel said...

i like that look! it looks really good dressed down with the booties and jacket!

Kimberly said...

love this outfit the dress is soooo pretty!

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Megan G said...

Great way of making a sequin dress work for day. Casual cool.

Unknown said...

your hair looks great!

Unknown said...

This is a great look- I love the detailing on the sequin dress and yay for vacations!

Dear Girl Wallflower said...

you have some nice shoes lately! I love the idea of playing with a sparkled dress at daytime esp in the summer=)

D said...

Have never been brave enough to try sequined daywear, but looks great on you! And, I love the booties. Hope you had a great flight seated together:)

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