Thursday, January 19, 2012

Striped Maternity Dress, GS Lillian Necklace and Mermaids

"Mommy, last night I had a good dream!"
Princess Sparkles has been having nightmares about biting orange spiders,
so it came as such a relief to hear she had a good dream. 
I asked her what she dreamed about and she told me,
"You were a mermaid and you turned me into one too!"


NAVY AND WHITE STRIPED DRESS - Motherhood Maternity (thrifted), $2.50
NAVY CARDIGAN - Express, $15
BOOTIES - Old Navy, $6.50
HANNAH NECKLACE - c/o Shelly at GS Lillian


Hannah Necklace - GS Lillian
(get yours here)

This is one of the fabulous thrifted maternity dresses that came from my sister, Polka Dots, in Hawaii.  I must say the people over there in Hawaii have some really great taste!  The booties are from Old Navy clearance.  This beautiful Hannah Necklace was given to me by Shelly over at GS Lillian.  She asked me in December to do a guest post and as a "thank you" I received this amazing necklace!  It also comes in different colors.  If you haven't checked out Shelly's blog or her GS Lillian jewelry, you definitely have to do so!!!

Princess Sparkles in mermaid costume with "added flair!"

There's nothing more fun than receiving packages in the mail, especially when they're surprises, like clothes and accessories, from someone else.  I really appreciate the thrifted dresses and the beautiful necklace.  It's like a good mermaid dream come true!

36 comments:

Callie - Coffee and Cardigans said...

Very adorable! Your sister must be a thrift store guru, because that dress is wonderful. I picked up the same Old Navy booties on clearance in a gray color. But I love them in the tan too. Very versatile and surprisingly comfortable.

Shon said...

Awesome. I love mermaids too. My girls have been watching this show lately on tv called H2O. It is all about 3 teen mermaids.

BragonDorn said...

Princess Sparkles is adorable in that dress :)

Rebecca said...

I liked the striped dress, and Princess Sparkles is obviously a cutie!

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

The Necklace is so beautiful. I love getting stuff in the mail too.

A Very Sweet Blog said...

I love your dress. It's so cute! That necklace is fab and how nice of her. Your daughter is just precious. :D

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azu said...

LOL! That is so freaking cute. I used to be OBSESSED with mermaids when I was little. I had The Little Mermaid clothes, bed sheets, pjs, and more.

I'm loving this dress on you. And those boots...so fierce! You are one chic momma ;)

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Unknown said...

hey, claire! how are you? you are looking beautiful as ever. love blue hues with browns... and you look fabulous, mommy! princess sparkles looks amazing as well with her mermaid costume. she knows how to pose! i love receiving pkgs, of course! hope all is well with you and your beautiful family!

jasmine

D said...

That is such a cute dress-love the
fabric! Polkadots has great taste & really knows how to find bargains $2.50!!! Isn't it nice to be the recipient. I'm thinking of your follower asking if you've chosen a go-to-the-hospital outfit...have you?

Maiken said...

the colourful necklace is really beautiful! and I love the booties :) oh, and I also love getting packages!

Maiken/
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Shea Lennon said...

That necklace is gorgeous--she has some great stuff! As do you--is this another awesome maternity dress? You have an awesome collection!

Annie L said...

Adorable statement necklace!
xo

Teddi said...

what a pretty mermaid she is. that is a very good dream princess sparkles. very pretty focal point necklace. i like your outfit for it's my favorite color.

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

Hmmmm...I think every little girl dreams of being a mermaid. ;) I've started introducing my little guy into the wonderful world of The Little Mermaid...he gets a big kick out of Sebastian. ;)

LOVE those booties you're wearing! xoxo

Summer-Raye said...

im loving that necklace

Daria said...

Oh I so love that necklace!

xxx
Daria

Punctuation Mark said...

that nice you got that necklace... have a great weekend!!!

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

Such a pretty dress indeed. I always love getting 2nd hand clothes either for me or for the kids.
She is so cute with her added flair mermaid costume.
Daphne.
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Jess said...

I'm loving your striped dress and Princess Sparkles flair!!!! Hope you guys have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

Yay for good dreams about mermaids! :) You look beautiful- the Hawaiian clothes you've been receiving are oh so chic!

Roma is Love said...

I like how you ended your entry. A good mermaid dream! To dreams coming true!

Hmm..why don't I get packages? Only bills :( hahaha :)

Style Me B.A.D said...

So cute!!! That necklace is stunning!

Megan G said...

The dress is very pretty and the necklace is gorgeous. Nothing like getting mail!

Selvaggia Capizzi said...

That dress is very nice!! And you are very lucky to have that necklace, i think it's gorgeous!

Bonnie said...

I would love to be a mermaid -- if I could swim. Which I can't. Even though I have taken over 3 years' worth of swimming lessons. I think something is wrong with me.

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Baby Budget Blog said...

Haha! I'm a size 7 through an 8 ;) If I see a pregnant lady in my window, I'll know it's you hehehe!

Loving the striped dress, especially the sheer material and wearing it with the nude booties is perfect!!

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The PvdH Journal said...

I hadn't visited your blog in a couple f months and now your gorgeous baby bump is showing!

I love this idea of the dress (mental note for the future ;)!)

Tiffany said...

Ha, Sparkles is precious! And you are, too. =) Love the necklace!!

hannahstiff said...

You are such an adorable pregnant momma! I gave birth six months ago and I remember how hard it was to fit in clothes when I got huge:) Anyways, you look great and I'm so glad I found your blog, it's so nice to find other mommy bloggers. Just started following you on GFC. Come by, say hi and follow back if ya feel like it. XO

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Emma said...

That is such an AMAZING Statement Necklace! Such a well put together outfit. You look Great!

Style, She Wrote said...

So glad Princess Sparkles slept well. You look great! Love that super cute necklace. xo style, she wrote

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Ohhhhhhhh, I want that dress...SO cute!

Mugdha said...

Aww that is the cutest dream ever!

Anonymous said...

The first thing I notice was that necklace. Ummmmm...I need and want it! Your so lucky to have such a great sister. That dress looks very pretty on you.


ps. Pirates of the Caribbean messed up the good image of mermaids. lol

rachel said...

that dress looks great on you! love the way you accessorized it. you should keep it once you give birth maybe for your sister polka dots ;)
princess sparkles makes a cute mermaid!!

Fede said...

you look so wonderful dear...happy birthday to your blog
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