Mustard Leather Jacket, Neon Tassel Loafers and Panty Wear

"Look, Mommy, panty wear!"

Pigtails exclaimed.

She's potty training and very proud of her new "training panties."

What I didn't realize is she also calls "pull-ups" panty wear.

And when she gets distracted she doesn't like to stop and pee.

Unfortunately, this happened on Camo and my bed last night.  Sigh.

 

EGGPLANT DRESS - Last Chance Boutique
MUSTARD LEATHER JACKET - Papaya
BRACELET - iSanctuary
BOOTIES - Jeffrey Campbell

ANIMAL PRINT SKINNIES - Target
BURGUNDY T-SHIRT - Target
NEON YELLOW CARDIGAN - Old Navy
NECKLACE - Hand-me-down
TASSLE LOAFERS - Target

Here are two outfits from the week.  I didn't realize I wore two very similar color combinations, but I guess I was feeling the purple-ish with the yellow-ish.  The first outfit is what I wore to church on Sunday and what I'm linking up with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  The second is just something I wore during the week.  The loafers I recently found on clearance at Target for $12.  I love the tassels and neon on them (and they're so comfy!).

Pigtails poses with the "panada" she chose for her upcoming birthday.

Pigtails at her first swim lesson, which she loved!

Obviously I shop at Target.  A lot.  I can't help but browse those clearance racks everytime I go in there for, say, milk.  And why I am shopping for milk at Target?  So I can check out those clearance racks, of course!!!  They're just so darn fabulous.  So fabulous that I'd even forgo peeing just to have more shopping time!!!

 

Burgundy Leather Skirt and a Linguist

"I know lots of languages,"

Princess Sparkles informed me.

She's attends Japanese immersion school, so I figured she was talking about that.

"Like tiger.  Roar!  I also speak penguin, hummingbird, dog and baby too!"

I asked her if she knew what the animals/baby were saying.

"I can speak it but I don't understand. 

I know what I'm saying but I don't know what they're saying."

BURGUNDY FAUX LEATHER SKIRT - Foreign Xchange
RUCHED KHAKI JACKET - William Rast for Target
EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures (Shop With a Mission)
BRACELET - iSanctuary
OPEN TOE ANKLE BOOTIES - Thrifted (thanks, Mom!)

DENIM AND LEATHER MOTO JACKET - Forever 21
BURGUNDY LEATHER SKIRT - Foreign Xchange
TRIBAL PRINT KNEE HIGH SOCKS - Forever 21
T-SHIRT, BLACK WEDGE BOOTIES - Target
SEQUIN SCARF - Charlotte Russe

BLUE LEGGINGS, SWEATER - Forever 21
FAUX LEATHER JACKET - Loehmanns
PLAID SCARF - Hand-me-down
MOTO BOOTS - BCBGeneration

I'd been searching for a leather skirt when I came across this burgundy one at Foreign Xchange for 50% off the sale price!  It was $17!  I wore it first to church with a William Rast for Target jacket, then decided to change it up later in the day for a night out with friends.  Because we were going to be outside, I put on my F21 moto jacket I got for $8 (also 50% off sale price) and knee high socks.  The third outfit I'm linking up to Two Bird's "Inspiration Monday."  These are actually my workout clothes, but I dressed them up with boots and a jacket.

Princess Sparkles talks to her pet fly (eww!) in her "bug home."

I'm amazed how real faux leather looks and feels nowadays.  I'm also amazed I found such a cute skirt for such a good deal!  It's always a thrill when you find something on sale of the sale price.  Now that's what I call speaking my language! 

Burgundy Cowboy Boots, An Anorak and Valentine's Day Pretzel Wreaths

"Can I keep these to remember you by?"

Pigtails asked my mom, Fair Isle, holding up a bag of M&Ms.

We were getting ready to leave grandma's, where the treats flow in abundance.

Because at home I try to limit sugary snacks... To bribing.

Otherwise how else would I get them to clean up toys or get in the car?

EMBROIDERED DRESS - Forever 21 (swapped)
BLACK ANORAK - Last Chance Boutique
RED PURSE - B Makowsky
BLACK BOOTS - BCBGeneration (via Macys)

TURQUOISE MOTO JACKET - Nordstrom
TRIBAL PRINT SWEATER - Old Navy
JEGGINGS - JC Penney
NECK SCARF - Made by my mom
BURGUNDY BOOTS - Goodwill (thrifted)

Polka Dot French Manicure Nails for Valentine's Day

Here are two outfits I wore today.  The first one I wore to church.  The dress was from a swap and thanks to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds, I paired it with an anorak and motorcycle boots.  The second outfit I wore to a 6-year old birthday party at Scooter's Jungle. 

Decorating Valentine's Day pretzel wreaths
with cookies, candy and white chocolate.

Our finished Valentine's Day pretzel wreaths.  Yum!

I'm still madly obsessed with nail art.  I change it up every few days.  It's a fun way to accessorize without spending much money.  To me it's the perfect treat!

 

Cashmere, Leather and a Birthday Boy

Bucket may not be able to talk yet but he knows how to cause trouble.

He looooves to hide things.  He thinks it's funny.

Like when he goes to the YMCA, takes off his shoes and puts them with the toys.

Or when he gets a hold of the TV remote, and I'll find it in the girl's play kitchen.

I can't believe my little trouble maker turns 1 this week.

Happy Birthday, Baby Boy!

 

CASHMERE PONCHO - Chelsea & Theodore (via Loehmanns)
BLACK FAUX LEATHER PANTS - Forever 21, $25
BLACK WEDGE BOOTIES - Target
BRACELET - iSanctuary

 For "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds, I decided to go with these faux leather skinnies.  I found them at F21 during the summer when it was 90 degrees outside.  I almost didn't buy them because 1) I was hot just thinking about it, and 2) the line was so long I actually had to ask my friend, Gingham, to sign Pigtails out of class.  But I'm so glad I did!

Bucket finds the liquor cabinet

I really love pairing an edgy piece (faux leather) with a more conservative one (cashmere!).  It's such a fun juxtaposition.  And these leather skinnies match with so much.  I just have to make sure I wear them when it's cold.  Because if it gets warm all of a sudden, Bucket won't be the only one getting into trouble!