Utility Jacket, Black Blazer and a Night Owl

"You know I'm nocturnal,"

Princess Sparkles said as she got ready for bed.

I didn't know.  In fact, I didn't know she knew what nocturnal meant.

"I don't sleep at night.  I wake up.  And then I play."

No wonder she's so tired in the morning.

SUEDE SKIRT - Ann Taylor (thrifted)
TRIBAL PRINT TOP - Target (thrifted)
OLIVE UTILITY JACKET - Old Navy
CAGE HEELS - Kelsi Dagger
BLACK BRACELET - iSanctuary
TURQUOISE EARRINGS - Shop With A Mission

BLACK BLAZER - Kate Young for Target
BLACK TANK - Alternative Apparel
WASHED OUT DENIM SHORTS - Buffalo
CHEVRON NECKLACE - iSanctuary
HARROW BOOTIES - Rag & Bone

Here are a few outfits from the week.  The first I wore to Shabbat dinner at my friend's house.  The suede skirt and tribal print top are both thrifted and the Kelsi Dagger heels I found on clearance at Loehmanns for $11.  The second outfit I'm linking up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  I paired some acid wash shorts with my Kate Young for Target blazer and Rag and Bone booties.

Princess Sparkles at her first sleepover with Pigtails and Glitter

What happens when you don't sleep at night...

The great thing about a jacket, whether a casual utility one or a dressier black blazer, is it really pulls together an outfit.  It's also perfect for a cool summer evening, especially if you happen to be nocturnal.

Neon, Stripes, Light Wash Denim and a Big Sister

"You're not my mom anymore,"

Princess Sparkles informed me.

I felt a little sad until she explained,

"You're my big sister because you're not that old."

PURPLE AND YELLOW STRIPED TOP - Loft
LAVENDER CUT OFFS - Hot Kiss (via Marshalls)
SPIKED EARRINGS - 99 Cent Depot
YELLOW KHAKI WEDGES - Old Navy

MULTI-PRINT DRESS - Scrapbook
DENIM JACKET - Free People
MINT FEDORA - Eugenia Kim for Target
BLACK WEDGE BOOTIES - Target

Here are a few outfits from the week.  I've been wearing shorts a lot since it's been hot.  I have a handful of colorful cut offs I like wearing.  I was excited when this striped top I got on clearance at the Loft for $10 matched with my purple shorts.  I'm linking this up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  The second outfit I wore to Princess Sparkles' kindergarten promotion.  I paired it with the light wash denim jacket I got from Loehmanns and a fedora from Target.

Sparkles models her creative head piece.

I love wearing cut offs.  But now that I'm a mom, I worry if it's okay for me to still wear my short shorts.  I don't want to be inappropriate or the mom who wears things she probably shouldn't.  At least Sparkles thinks I'm not that old... yet.

 

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!

 

Red Jeans, Green Sweater and Wings

"Santa, I love you, Santa!"

Pigtails looked up to the sky and shouted after seeing her gifts.

This was a complete 180 from last year when she saw Santa and ran away.

Bucket decided he would start walking for Christmas.

And Princess Sparkles, who got her pixie dust, let me know,

"Next year I'm going to ask Santa for wings."

Good thing I have a year to work on that one.



CONTRAST LEATHER JACKET - Foreign Exchange, $29
TURQUOISE SWEATER - Loft, $20
CHEVRON LEGGINGS - Loehmanns, $5
LEATHER BOOTS - White Mountain, $14 (thrifted)



RED JEANS - BDG via Urban Outfitters, $19
STRIPED SWEATER - Old Navy, $8
BROWN HEELS - Forever 21

Here are a couple red and green outfits I wore over the holidays.  I got a couple cute sweaters from the Loft, for 50% off!  The leggings are from Loehmanns when my sister, Polka Dots, and I went at midnight for a 50% off sale.  The contrast leather coat I got at the after Christmas sale from Foreign Exchange.  I was excited to wear my $19 BDG red jeans with the $8 sweater I got from Old Navy last year while I was pregnant.

The after Christmas shopping was especially fabulous this year with the 50% off sales going on everywhere.  We didn't go away for the holidays, but it was nice to have some time off from our usual hectic schedule.  But now that we're back I'm having trouble adjusting (hence not blogging for almost a month!).  I can't seem to get anywhere on time.  Maybe I need to get me some wings!

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!"