Green Leather, Varsity Jacket and a Flying Fish

"I'm a flying fish!"

Pigtails growled as she climbed out of the pool after swim lessons.

She may not know many strokes yet but she has perfected the belly flop.

Pigtails loves swimming and can't stop smiling during her entire lesson.

I have to admit, when watching her, I can't stop smiling either.

GREEN LEATHER SKIRT - thrifted
BLACK SHIRT - Alternative Apparel
NECKLACE - c/o GS Lillian
BRACELET - Shop with a Mission
CAGE HEELS - Kelsey Dagger (via Loehmanns)

LEOPARD SKATER SKIRT - Nordstrom Rack
VARSITY JACKET - Forever 21
NECKLACE - iSanctuary
WORK BOOTIES - Forever 21

Here are a few outfits from the last few weeks.  The first outfit I wore in preparation for St. Patty's Day.  My mom, Fair Isle, thrifted that amazing green leather skirt for me which I paired with the amazing necklace made by my blog friend, Shelly of GS Lillian.  The varsity jacket is my new fave.  It seems to go with everything.  I'm also in love with skater skirts, and got this leopard one on clearance at Nordstrom Rack.

The 4-year old flying fish 

You're never too old (or too young) to try something new.  Pigtails just had her 4th birthday and decided she can now do things on her own like peel a tangerine and buckle her seatbelt.  As you can see in the pics, I decided to try something new too - a shorter haircut!

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!!!

 

In Loving Memory of our TV

"Mommy, you're not proud of us anymore,"

Princess Sparkles told me after I scolded her and Pigtails.

I reassured them I was still proud of them but I wasn't happy with what they did.

Lately they've been extra naughty (maybe it's the heat!).

Pigtails recently took a plastic golf club to the TV. 

Unfortunately the TV did not make it.

STRIPED HI-LO SKIRT - Target, $6
LAVENDER TANK - Bebe
VEST, WEDGES - Old Navy, $6, $14
NECKLACE - c/o GS Lillian
PHOTOBOMBER - Pigtails, the "TV golfer"

Monday's Inspiration - Kristin Cavallari

Here is my version of "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  I decided to go opposite of Kristin Cavallari and wear a striped mullet skirt and a purple tank.  I paired it with two Old Navy clearance purchases, the vest which was $6 and the wedges which were $14. 

The Victim

The Culprit

Despite this skirt being neutral colored I still find it difficult to figure out what to wear it with besides white and cream but I was glad for the lavender inspiration.  And now that I don't have a TV for a while, I guess I'll have more time to experiment in my closet!

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Tribal Print, Jeffrey Campbell and a Spare Outfit

Woosh!

I was feeding Bucket this morning when I heard a huge explosion.

I wasn't at home and was thrilled to see nothing had gotten on his clothes until...

I looked and saw it was all over mine :(

Unfortunately I only carry spare clothes for the kids,

and of course I was wearing white.

TRIBAL PRINT DRESS - Thrifted
OLIVE CARDIGAN - Forever 21
NECKLACE - GS Lillian
CUFF - Heavenly Treasures
WEDGE BOOTS - Jeffrey Campbell

This is not what I was wearing when I got pooped on but rather the dress I wore this past weekend.  Again, I'm obsessed with tribal prints (amongst other things) and was thrilled when I saw it for 50% off at GW!!!  I like wearing strapless dresses because I can nurse in them.

"I like to poop on my mom!"

There are so many fun styles for spring.  I'm especially fond of bright colors, fun prints and of course, white.  But I've learned my lesson, maybe I should start keeping a spare set of clothes for myself in the car.

***Linking up to "Thursdays are for Thrifters" from Brass In Pocket

Bright Skinny Jeans and a Personal Trainer

Bucket really wants me to get in shape.

Although I've lost a lot of the pregnancy weight, I've hit a plateau.

When that happens, the best way for me to get it off is to jog

(Because I'm not going to diet, I just love food too much!!!)

I decided to start that process today, and it hurt.  Bad.

I was so out of shape, out of breath, out of energy.

I would run for a mile, then walk for a quarter.

But Bucket wasn't having it.

Whenever I'd start walking, he'd start crying.

It was like having a really tough personal trainer!

PINK SKINNIES - Target, $19 (exact)
GREEN NURSING TANK - Glamourmom (gifted)
NAVY CARDIGAN - Express, $15
WHITE WATCH - Sprout, $50
NECKLACE - GS Lillian (gifted)
FLORAL WEDGES - Chinese Laundry (thrifted), $9

An "old school" french manicure
Essie - Lapis of Luxury, Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Pacific Blue

I'm obsessed with my bright colored skinnies and when Target had their sale last week I bought these pink babies along with some green ones (and leopard...and white).  And when Tammy at Silverstyle decided to do "Trending Through the Decades: Brights," I knew I had to wear these!  Only thing is I wasn't sure what colors to wear with them.  But then I noticed Bucket's cute little striped onesie sitting on the floor, I decided to use it for inspiration.  I topped it off with a GS Lillian statement necklace and my thrifted floral print wedges from GW. 

I know the half moon nails are what's hot, but I don't have any of those little stickers to help me do the new trend so I decided to do an "old school" french manicure with two shades of blue.  I was pleasantly surprised how they turned out!

Fashion Inspiration: Bucket in his striped onesie

Since I'm still working on getting rid of the post-pregnancy belly (believe me, I suck that baby in so hard while taking blog pics I almost pass out), I like wearing skinny jeans.  If I could, I would have every single color (and more) on Bucket's onesie.  And with the workout that little guy is putting me through, maybe in a few months I won't have to suck it in!

Chevron Maxi Skirt and A Flight to China

"Come on, Pigtails, we're naughty.  Let's go to China."

The other day I scolded the girls and this is what Princess Sparkles reacted.

I couldn't help but laugh.  Then I asked her why China and she told me,

"Because I've never been there and they have pandas.  I like pandas."

MAXI SKIRT, GRAY WEDGE BOOTS - Old Navy
RED NURSING TANK - Glamourmom
BRONZE JACKET - H&M
NECKLACE - GS Lillian

Today's "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds is Olivia Wilde in a chevron maxi.  I was tempted to wear my Missoni for Target maxi dress but it's too hard with the baby so I opted for my Old Navy maxi skirt.  I was excited to whip out the H&M faux leather jacket since I forgot about it in the back of my closet.

Princess Sparkles and Pigtails flying their "airplane"

I'm really excited for spring.  I can't wait to wear more bright colors (especially after spending most of my pregnancy in neutrals).  In fact, I just went to Target and went a little crazy on the colorful skinnies (they're on sale this week!!!).  I guess maybe I should pack up and go to China with the girls.

Cordovan Cowboy Boots and Mismatched Shoes

Pigtails loves shoes.

(I'm not sure where she gets that from)

Sometimes I find her wearing Princess Sparkles' boots, 

Camo's flip flops, or even my platform heels.

But wearing other peoples' shoes gets boring.

Now she's moved on to wearing multiple shoes at the same time!

It's a fashion statement.

STRIPED NURSING TANK TOP - Motherhood Maternity
CREAM CARDIGAN, BLACK LEGGINGS - Old Navy
NECKLACE - GS Lillian
CORDOVAN COWBOY BOOTS - Thrifted

I've been wearing simple outfits lately.  But now that I have an infant I have to be practical with my outfit choices.  Not only do I need to be able to nurse easily, but I also want to be comfy.  This nursing top is great because it has an elastic neck you can just pull down.  The necklace is another fave I ordered from Shelly at GS Lillian.  And the cordovan cowboy boots are thrifted from Goodwill.  I saw them and immediately fell in love!

Pigtails models her fashion statement.

I usually don't buy used shoes from Goodwill since they always seem to have brand new ones, but these cowboy boots were just too good to pass up!  I can't believe someone gave up a treasure like these babies.  And with all the great shoe purchases I've been making at GW, maybe I should be wearing two different shoes at one time!!!

Pink Chambray and Nap Time

"Do you want to take a nap?"

Camo asked Pigtails since everyone else in the house was sleeping.

Pigtails smiled and said "No!"

Yet on Tuesdays when I have to pick up Princess Sparkles from preschool,

Pigtails always falls asleep just before I get to the parking lot
and I have to carry her and Bucket.

 It's difficult -- no, make that impossible -- to schedule nap time.

PINK CHAMBRAY SHIRT - Parasuco (via Loemanns), $7
MATERNITY JEANS - Citizens for Humanity (thrifted), $.50
NURSING TANK - Target
SCARF - Heavenly Treasures
SHOES - Forever 21
CUFF - GS Lillian

Today I attempted to wear jeans, albeit maternity ones.  However they are super long and kinda small.  I actually didn't fit them when I was pregnant (sad, but true).  But my mom, Fair Isle, thrifted them for 50 cents!!!  And they make the perfect post-pregnancy jeans.  For a while I was slightly obsessed with the Loehmanns clearance racks (there's something about getting an additional 30-70% off already reduced prices that gets me everytime!) and I found this pink chambray shirt for $7.

Princess Sparkles takes a nap...

Pigtails doesn't :(
(Camo's pic of Pigtails after asking her to take a nap)

This time around I'm definitely fine with wearing maternity clothes after having the baby.  In fact, I still want to wear my maternity clothes, because this is probably -- no definitely...I think -- the last time I'm ever going to be wearing them.  And like trying to schedule a nap, I know me getting my old body back within a few weeks by just breastfeeding is not going to happen.  Because only celebrities can do that.

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!