White Blazer, Tribal Print and a Sweetie

"Daddy is really sweet to you,"

Princess Sparkles said to me in the kitchen.

I smiled and asked her why she said that.

"Because he does stuff for you."

It's true.

BEADED TRIBAL TOP - Macys (gifted)
CROCODILE PRINTED SHORTS - Rich and Skinny (via Nordstrom Rack)
HARROW BOOTIES - Rag and Bone (gifted)
WOOD BRACELET - Shop with a Mission
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee
PURSE - Downtown LA, $10!!!

V-NECK, STRIPED MULLET SKIRT - Target
BRACELET - iSanctuary
BOOTIES - Jeffrey Campbell

The tribal print top was a gift.  It has it's own beading on it so I don't need a necklace.  The Rich and Skinny shorts are crocodile print and I found them on clearance at the Rack.  To add a summer touch (and to participate with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds) I wore a white linen blazer.  The second outfit came from Target -- the skirt and v-neck -- which I wore with Jeffrey Campbells.

Camouflage models the tie Sparkles made him for Father's Day

I'm wearing a lot of "fall" stuff lately.  Maybe it's the weather (it hasn't been blazing hot like usual) or cuz my fave clothing season is fall.  Either way I'm obsessed with booties and sweaters paired with shorts.  Our anniversary is coming up, maybe Camouflage will be extra sweet and buy me those amazing Newbury boots I've been eyeing (or their equally fabulous knock off - the Hadley).  I wear a size 7 :)

Stars, Camouflage, Vests and a Grouch

"Mommy, what's going on with you?"

Pigtails asked me as I buckled her into the car.

I was having a stressful morning but had to stop and laugh.

"Sorry, mommy was being grouchy."

Pigtails smiled, cocked her head slightly and said,

"That's okay, mommy."

STAR TANK - Alternative Apparel (via Karmaloop.com)
CAMOUFLAGE SHORTS - Old Navy (swapped)
WHITE VEST - Loehmanns
LEAF EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
GRAY WEDGE BOOTS - Jeffrey Campbell

MAXI DRESS, NAVY VEST, WEDGES - Target
NECKLACE - made by my kiddos
BRACELET - swapped
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee

 

Here are a few outfits from the week.  The first is my Memorial Day inspired attire which I'm linking up with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  I got the star tank from Karmaloop for $8 and the shorts were swapped.  I wasn't sure how navy stars would pair with camouflage but I ended up really liking it.  The maxi dress was a Target clearance purchase from a few years back. 

 

 

Pigtails eats a mega strawberry

 

Obviously I'm wearing vests a lot.  For some reason I feel like they make my sleeveless outfits feel a little less revealing and sorta pull everything together.  And fashionwise, that's what's going on with me.

 

Thakoon for Target, Jeffrey Campbell and a Recycler

Bucket continues to get into everything.

Recently he discovered the recycle.

Despite attempts to block it with chairs,

He moves them or moves around them.

I guess it beats the trash.



DRESS - Thakoon for Target (thrifted)
BELT - Forever 21
BOOTIES - Jeffrey Campbell



ANIMAL PRINT BURGUNDY JEANS - Romeo and Juliet Couture
T-SHIRT, GRAY CARDIGAN - Target
NECKLACE - Hand-me-down
PINK FLATFORMS - H&M

Here are two outfits from the past week.  The first is a dress I found at GW.  I was so excited to find a Thakoon for Target piece, and although it's actually a size too big, I was able to belt it.  The second outfit is one I'm linking up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  The burgundy jeans I got at Loehmanns.  I also found those pink flatforms on clearance at H&M for $5!  The necklace I got during a swap from my friend, Fancy.

Bucket gets into Camo's recyle!!!

Bucket wears a lot of hand-me-downs, just like his mommy.  I gotta say, I love dressing both of us in second hand stuff.  Not only is it less expensive but it's also a great way to recycle!!!'

 

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!!!

 

Patterned Denim Jacket and a Poopy Day

"Watch out for dog poop,"

I told Pigtails after we dropped Princess Sparkles at school.

She nodded and walked along the stroller.

Then as I loaded her into the car, I smelled it.

Pigtails had missed the dry piece of poop I pointed out only to step in a wet one.

It was all over her pants, her socks and her shoes.

I threw away her shoes and put on the only pair of pants in my car... Bucket's.

After I cleaned her up she pointed to the grass and said,

"It's a poop land."  Tell me about it.
 

MULLET SKIRT, TANK - Alternative Apparel, $10 and $5 (via Karmaloop)
PATTERNED DENIM JACKET - Forever 21, $22.50
GRAY WEDGE BOOTIES - Jeffrey Campbell

Monday's Inspiration - Eva Mendes

This week's "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds is Eva Mendes in a skirt and t-shirt.  My kind of outfit!  I got this Alternative Apparel skirt on clearance (with a $10 off coupon) at Miss KL (Karmaloop's women's site) for $10.  The denim jacket I had been eyeing at F21 and when there was free shipping I ordered it.  I know I've been wearing my Jeffrey Campbell's almost every day but I just love them!

Pigtails poses near the "poop land"

"Yay, I can fit into Bucket's pants and they even match!"

My obsession with t-shirts has now carried over into my skirts.  I love a comfy "t-shirt" skirt.   It's almost as snuggly as wearing a pair of "culottes" that belong to your baby brother!!!

 

JCs, Stripes, a Princess and Her Sister

"This is a play about a beautiful princess and her crazy sister,"

Princess Sparkles said dramatically.

"I am sleeping beauty."

Of course she is.  And guess who the "crazy sister" was.

I laughed and pulled out my phone to video them. 

Princess Sparkles announced...

"Everyone please put away your cell phones."  Oops.

 



STRIPED TANK DRESS - Alternative Apparel, $15 (via Loehmanns)
BLACK CARDIGAN - Motherhood Maternity
WEDGE BOOTIES - Jeffrey Campbell

I got this Alternative Apparel dress last week when my sister, Polka Dots, was visiting.  We went to Loehmanns and I grabbed it off the clearance rack.  The booties are my favorite Jeffrey Campbell ones from Urban Outfitters.

Princess Sparkles demonstrates what to do with Princess Hair...
(Clockwise from top RT)
Princess Hair, Dog Leash, Cute Hair Decoration, Beard

Jeffrey Campbell shoes are too much fun.  They're tall, edgy and unique.  They're also comfortable and go with everything.  Maybe it's because they're a little bit princess and a little bit "crazy sister!"

 

A Sweatshirt, Skirt and a Gummy Bear

Pigtails had her first "haircut" recently.

She was running around when I felt something in her hair.

I thought it was a rubberband so I left it.

Later we were at a friend's house and she took a closer look.
We found an unexpected surprise...

A gummy bear matted in her hair.

And it had to be cut out.

I almost saved it for her baby book...

SWEATSHIRT - Alternative Apparel (via Anonymous LA)
SKIRT - Nordstrom Rack
NECKLACE - clothing swap
PURSE - Linea Pelle for Target
WEDGE BOOTS - Jeffrey Campbell

Monday's Inspiration - Gwyneth Paltrow

Monday's Inspiration from Two Birds is Gwyneth Paltrow in a sweatshirt, skirt and boots.  I was excited to put together this casual look, especially since I recently got this super soft Alternative Apparel sweatshirt from Anonymous LA.  I thought it'd be fun to dress up the sweatshirt with a big necklace I got from my friend, Fancy, in a clothing swap.  My legs aren't nearly as long as Gwyneth's so I went with my Jeffrey Campbells. 

Pigtails gets her first "haircut"

I've always loved a soft comfy sweatshirt, though usually I wear it to workout or go to the park.  But there's something fun about wearing it with a skirt and boots.  It's just so unexpected!  

Faux Jeffrey Campbell Litas and a Sleepy Monday

"You tired?"  Pigtails asked.

I nodded yes.

"Go sleep."

Haha.  Don't I wish.

BLUE STUDDED TUNIC - Collective Concepts (thrifted), $5
OLIVE SKIRT - Forever 21, $7
ORANGE BOOTIES - GoJane, $48

 

Monday's Inspiration: Kerry Washington

I was thrilled when I saw the picture Two Birds decided to use for "Inspiration Monday."  Kerry Washington's outfit reminded me of this Collective Concepts tunic I just thrifted at GW the previous week for $5.  And I get to wear my fabulous JC knock off orange booties!

Pigtails tells Bucket to "Go Sleep!"

Even though it's the beginning of the week, somehow I'm still tired.  We really ought to have three day weekends all the time so Monday could be the recovery day and I could "go sleep."