Cyclic Nail Polish, Madden Boots and Snow Party

"It's a snow party!"

Princes Sparkles exclaimed as I peeked into the den.

She had cut paper into tiny pieces and thrown it everywhere.

Sparkles played DJ while Pigtails became Bucket's personal stylist.

Then they danced.

I told Sparkles to please clean up afterwards.

She nodded then shouted, "Let's throw snowballs!"

EMBROIDERED BLACK DRESS - JWLA (bought second hand)
CAMOUFLAGE SCARF - Cejon (via Loehmanns)
BROWN BOOTS - Steve Madden

ANIMAL PRINT SWEATER - Nordstrom Rack
PONY HAIR BLACK BOOTS - Steven by Steve Madden (thrifted)
BARBED WIRE EARRINGS - iSanctuary (via Share)

NON-TOXIC BLUE NAIL POLISH - in Olympia, by Cyclic

Here are a few outfits I actually wore on the same day.  The first is a dress I bought via Craigslist when I was pregnant.  I paired it with my fave rugged Steve Madden boots and a camouflage scarf.  I'm linking this outfit up with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  The second outfit I wore on date night.  It's an animal print sweater that has an actual leopard's face on it.  I wore it with my fabulous pony hair boots I thrifted with Mary Jo from "Trust Your Style."  The nail polish is Cyclic, a new water-based, non-toxic nail polish that comes in an amazing crystal bottle.

Bucket, styled by Pigtails, wears her purple sweatshirt and Dora socks to Sparkles' "snow" party.

It may be snowing in other parts of the country (and in our den), but outside it's a cool 70 degrees .  I can't believe it's winter!  Somedays it's so warm outside I just have to pretend it's winter by wearing boots and scarves!  And the only snow we have around here is paper.

Steve Madden Coleton Boots, Sanctuary Fur Vest and a Birthday Boy

"Mmm, cake.  Delicious." 

Bucket said as I gave him a birthday cupcake.

Bucket loves to eat.  Unfortunately it's not always from a plate.

I'll find him grabbing snacks from his car seat, the floor, 

a restaurant booth, even the bottom of his shoe!

I recently took him off dairy, then found him 

hiding in the pantry eating cheese crackers.

Oh Bucket, what am I going to do with you?!

GRAY DRESS - BCBG (thrifted), $9
FUR VEST - Sanctuary (via Nordstrom)
EARRINGS - iSanctuary
BOOTS - Steve Madden

DENIM JACKET - Gap Outlet, $13
GRAY EMBELLISHED TANK - Phillip Lim for Target, $6
BROWN LEGGINGS - Express
EARRINGS - iSanctuary
BOOTS - Steve Madden

Here are a few recent outfits.  The first is what I wore to my cousin's baby shower.  The BCBG dress is thrifted from GW and I paired it with my Sanctuary fur vest I price matched at Nordstrom.  The second outfit is a Philip Lim for Target top I found on clearance for $6 and a denim jacket from the Gap outlet I got for $13.  The boots are Steve Madden and I also found them at the outlets.

Birthday Boy, Bucket, and his dairy free frosting goatee

My Steve Madden boots are absolutely delicious.  I love how they're rugged yet fitted and match with practically everything.  They're also so comfortable.  Even though they're new they look worn, kinda like a cracker on the bottom of Bucket's shoe.

Tutu Skirt, Diamond Stud Earrings and a Clapper

Bang, bang.  Bucket pounded his truck against the wall.

I asked him what he was doing and he smiled.

Then he banged the truck again.

The lamp turned on and he was so excited.

I realized he was playing with the lights, that stinker.

And yes, we have a clapper

(thanks to a white elephant at Camouflage's work).

TUTU - Thrifted
SWEATER - Caslon, Swapped
SHEARLING BLACK MOTO VEST - Loehmanns
BLACK COMBAT BOOTS - Zigi Girl, Nordstrom
DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS - c/o Anjolee

BLUE STRIPED TOP - Old Navy, $8
BLACK PRINTED JEANS - Foreign Exchange, $10
SPIKEY BALLET FLATS - Target
BARBED WIRE EARRINGS - iSanctuary

This week I wore a thrifted tutu to church with a moto vest and combat boots.  I'm in love with these boots because they're comfortable.  I got them during the anniversary sale at Nordstrom.  The cashmere sweater I got during a swap with friends and the vest is from Loehmanns.  The second outfit is an everyday casual one.  The top is Old Navy clearance and the jeans were $10 at Foreign Exchange.

I also wanted to mention these awesome Diamond Stud Earrings I got from Anjolee.  I wore them with the first outfit because I liked the juxtaposition of something classy with my combat boots and moto vest.  Anjolee customizes jewelry according to preference of metal type, diamond size, gemstone quality and size.  They have a ton of birthstones to choose from and their website makes it really easy to design the perfect piece of jewelry.

Bucket drives the truck he used to turn on the light behind him.

I love my new Diamond Stud Earrings.  They match everything and they always look good.  I also appreciate that they never go out of style, kinda like the Clapper.

Red Leather Skirt, Denim Cut-Offs and a Charmer

"Way to teach your son a lesson,"

Camouflage said as I laughed while scolding Bucket.

I was giving him my "stern look" when he raised his eyebrows up and down.

Now that he's a year and a half, he's a handful of trouble.

The girls cry when they get in trouble. 

But not Bucket. 

He flashes a smile or gives the eyebrow raise.

STRIPED TANK - TJ Maxx, $13
RED LEATHER PENCIL SKIRT - Thrifted
BLACK BOOTIES - Target
BRACELETS - iSanctuary
ROBOT NECKLACE - Carpe Diem

TANK, BRACELET - Kohls, Swapped from Gingham
DENIM CUT OFFS - Habitual, Swapped from Fedora
BROWN CARDIGAN - Loft
NECKLACE - Cynde Daniels
OPEN TOE BOOTIES - Joe's Jeans via Loehmanns

Here's what I wore... The stripes I got on clearance at TJ Maxx and the red leather skirt my mom thrifted.  The other outfit is mostly swapped.  I got the shorts from Fedora.  They were actually boyfriend jeans and I cut and frayed them.  The tank came from Gingham and the booties I got on clearance at Loehmanns.

Tell me, could you get mad at this face?!!

I love a swap.  It's maybe as good if not better than thrifting.  Because not only do you clean out your own closet *eyebrow raise*, but you can get fun little treasures for free that you don't feel bad about if you only wear once.  *Smile*

Vintage 70's Dress and a Hat Obsession

Bucket has a serious hat obsession.

Or maybe it's just wearing things on his head.

He loves his sisters' headbands, a tiara, or even his pajama pants.

He also wore my bra the other day.

But let's not talk about that...

70'S DRESS - Hand-me-down (made by my cousin)
KUKUI NUTS - borrowed from my mom
GOLD BRACELET - iSanctuary
BROWN HEELS - Forever 21

GRAY AND BLACK STRIPED SHIRT - Thakoon for Target
PINK SKINNY JEANS - Target
BRACELET - iSanctuary
BLACK SANDALS - Urban Outfitters

Here are some outfits from the week.  The dress is a hand-me-down from my great aunt.  Her daughter (my 2nd cousin) made it for her in the 1970's.  I was thrilled to receive a vintage piece like this and wore it to a family event.  They immediately recognized the dress and were excited to see it passed down.  The second outfit is a Target one.  The pink jeans and striped shirt both are from Target and the black shoes I got online from Urban Outfitters for $10!!! 

Bucket wearing my hat.

Bucket wearing his sisters' headband.

Bucket modeling a princess tiara.

Bucket being creative with his pajama pants.

There's something special about wearing a real vintage piece, especially when it has family history behind it.  It's definitely a one of a kind.  Kinda like a little hat loving boy I know.

 

4th of July Outfit, Feather Print Shorts and Cheese

"Cheeeeeeese!!!"

Bucket says when I pull out my camera.

He loves to turn on the charm.

He also loves Pigtails' silver glitter ballet flats.

Who can blame him.

NAVY & RED STRIPED PEPLUM - Urban Outfitters
WHITE DENIM SHORTS - Gap
BRACELET - J Crew (gifted)
AQUA WEDGES - Target (thrifted)

FEATHER PRINT CUT-OFFS - Jessica Simpson (via Macys)
LIGHT CHAMBRAY SHIRT - American Eagle
DREAM CATCHER EARRINGS - iSanctuary
OPEN TOE BOOTIES - Charlotte Russe
 

Here are a few looks from the week.  The first outfit I put together in anticipation of "4th of July."  The top I got for $10 at Urban Outfitters.  I asked Princess Sparkles if I should wear chestnut wedges or aqua ones and she said the aqua ones were more interesting.  The second outfit includes a pair of feather print cut offs I got at Macys for $6.  I love wearing booties with shorts!  Linking both of these outfits up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.



Bucket dancing around in Pigtails' glitter shoes

Cheeeeeeeeese!!!



I was excited to find a way to change up the typical patriotic outfit.  I love an unexpected twist - like mixing "interesting" aqua wedges with red, white and blue, or a baby boy flashing a cheesy smile in some silver glitter ballet flats.

 

 

 

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.

 

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!!!