Flying Monkey Jeans, Argyle and a Plane Ride

"I wish I could be on a plane forever,"

Pigtails exclaimed as we drove by the airport.

"Mommy, can we go to Jersey again?"

"Why would you want to go to Jersey?"

Princess Sparkles interjected.

"And what's Jersey anyway?  It's New Jersey.  I want to go to Hawaii."

Sounds good to me (except for the part about

being on a plane forever with 3 kids!)

TEAL SWEATER - Loft
SKINNY JEANS - Flying Monkey
BRACELET - Downtown LA
FUR SUEDE BOOTIES - Linea Paolo (thrifted)
HAT - Shop With A Mission (formerly Heavenly Treasures)

OLIVE SUEDE SKIRT - Thrifted
ARGYLE SWEATER - Target
NAVY BOOTIES - Rag and Bone

Here are a few outfits I've worn recently.  In the first, the sweater was a sale purchase from the Loft last year, along with my favorite Flying Monkey jeans, a Shop With A Mission hat and some thrifted Linea Paolo booties.  My sister bought me the cute crossbody purse from Hong Kong.  The second outfit is a thrifted olive suede skirt from my mom, an argyle sweater from Target and my navy Rag and Bone boots.

Princess Sparkles, Bucket and Pigtails - "Flying Superheros"

I love writing, but the last few months I've been doing it a lot, thanks to a couple freelance jobs.  It's made it challenging to keep up with the blog.  Maybe I need a vacation to Jersey, or better yet, Hawaii!  Doesn't really matter, as long as the plane ride doesn't take forever.  

Stripes, Neon and Getting Rich

"Mommy, I want you to be one of those store ladies. 

The ones who scan things,"

Princess Sparkles said.

I asked her why and she replied,

"Because then you get rich and I want you to get rich."

Yeah, me too...

NEON STRIPED SHIRT - Old Navy
WHITE JEANS - Flying Monkey (thrifted)
BROWN/GOLD BELT - Michael Kors (thrifted)
STATEMENT NECKLACE - GS Lillian
GOLD BRACELET - iSanctuary
PURSE - Cynthia Rowley
SHOES - Forever 21

NAVY STRIPED SHIRT - French Connection (thrifted)
GREEN JEANS - Target
BRACELET - Shop With A Mission
NECKLACE - iSanctuary
WEDGES - Payless

Here are a few outfits from the week.  I decided to do a "white outfit" thanks to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  But rather than the dress they chose I decided to wear white jeans and pair them with a neon yellow chevron top and my GS Lillian statement necklace.  I also wore my green Target jeans, which I rolled, and added some thrifted navy stripes. 

Sparkles models her "designer shoes" created by Fair Isle

I think I said I was going to wear fun summer dresses for the week.  Well, I didn't do that but I did wear lots of stripes and jeans!  I love my thrifted finds and my Target clothes.  I think even if I was a rich store lady I would still go thrifting and buy stuff on clearance!!!

 

Palm Tank, Mint Skinny Jeans and a Handful of Spinach

My kids love spinach.

They don't know it, but they do.

I secretly sneak it into their fruit smoothies.

Handfuls of it!

I've even gotten them to drink kale.

It's the best way to give them their vegetables.

No complaining.  And they even ask for seconds!

MINT SKINNY JEANS - Flying Monkey (via Anonymous), gifted
MULTI-COLORED PALM TANK - H&M, $5
BLACK LONG SLEEVE SHIRT - Old Navy, gifted
PINK HEELS - Seychelles, $20

Monday's Inspiration - Aubrey Plaza

Here is my "Inspiration Monday" outfit thanks to the lovely ladies at Two Birds.  How excited I was to see some colored skinnies and decided to whip out my fave mint green Flying Monkey ones!  I paired it with my $5 H&M tank, pink heels and an Old Navy cotton long sleeve shirt.  The long sleeve shirt is great because it sorta works as a faux blazer!

Pigtails with a spinach smoothie moustache

I was thrilled that H&M was having their huge sale and I got this top for $5.  It's perfect for post pregnancy because it's loose, comfy and the pattern helps camouflage "stuff."  Kinda like frozen strawberries in a spinach smoothie!

Turquoise Flying Monkey Jeans, Neon Stripes and a Yoga Puppy

Pigtails loves to exercise with me. 

She'll lie next to me and do sit ups, or stand and do squats.

The other day I saw her doing yoga poses.

I smiled and told her to do "downward dog."

Suprisingly she got on her hands and feet in the position,

Then she gave me a big "woof!"

TURQUOISE SKINNY JEANS - Flying Monkey, gifted (via Anonymous)
NEON YELLOW STRIPED SHIRT - Old Navy, $6
ORANGE CARDIGAN - Old Navy, $15
COLORFUL WEDGES - Cynthia Vincent for Target

I love wearing bright colors all together!  These turquoise skinnies were a birthday gift from my friends, Fierce and Fedora.  I love turquoise because it seems to go with every other bright color!  The striped neon shirt was on clearance at Old Navy for $6 and those wedges are the ones I got a few years back from the Cynthia Vincent for Target collection.  They are my favorite and like the turquoise skinnies, they too seem to match everything!

Princess Sparkles and Pigtails do yoga.  Namaste!

I've been pretty tired lately.  Having three kids under 5 has definitely drained me.  But a bright colored wardrobe and a little exercise (maybe some caffeine too!), helps me feel refreshed.

Lavender Flying Monkey Jeans, Fringe Necklace

"Baby I love you too much.  Baby you are so little.

Baby... I... Love... You.  Yeah"

Princess Sparkles loves to sing

especially to her little brother, Bucket.

She makes up songs and performs them.

Sometimes to the piano,

 or an imaginary audience in our backyard.

LAVENDER SKINNY JEANS - Flying Monkey (via Anonymous LA)
NUDE TANK - Bebe
CARDIGAN - Loft
RED PURSE - B Makowsky
STRIPED WEDGES - Payless
NECKLACE - Made by my Mom

I really love my colorful skinny jeans, and after buying different brands I have to say my favorites are these Flying Monkey ones.  They have just the right amount of stretch and always seem to have gorgeous colors like these lavender ones (I also have mint green, turquoise and black ones!).  I decided to keep everything else in neutral tones and wear this fabulous statement necklace my mom, Fair Isle, made me for my birthday. 



Princess Sparkles performs for Bucket

I'm so thrilled Fair Isle likes to make jewelry and even more thrilled that I get to be the receiver of this jewelry.  This is one of a kind with real leather fringe and lots of different beads.  It makes a simple outfit look really put together.  Thanks so much, mom!  "I... Love... You.  Yeah!"