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!!!

 

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!!!

 

Neon Fringe Necklace and Getting My Way

"When I get older I'm eating too much candy,"

Princess Sparkles said after I told her she couldn't have a treat. 

"And I'm not getting sick or going to the doctor."

Wouldn't that be nice.

Princess Sparkles is learning how we don't always get our way.

What she doesn't know is that it still happens even when we're older. 

But I'll let her figure that one out on her own.

 

CAMOUFLAGE CAPRIS - Old Navy
BLACK TOP - August Silk (via Loehmanns)
SILVER FLATS - Ashley Scott (thrifted)
BROWN BAG - Helen Kaminski (thrifted)
NEON FRINGE NECKLACE - PopJunkLove

Even though it's October, it's been a tad warm around here.  So I've been wearing summer outfits in fall colors.  I decided to brighten up this particular outfit with this amazing fringe necklace I got from Roma at Pop Junk Love.   She is so awesome!   I've been following her journey through her blog (she quit her steady job to do wonderful crafts like this necklace, and she even donates money back to needy kids!). Seriously, check her out her out at Pop Junk Love!

"I want candy!"

Lately I've only had a chance to blog about once a week.  It's just been so busy juggling everyone's schedules.  But if I had my way I'd be blogging and shopping everyday and my kids would do everything I asked!

 

Neon Yellow and a Flexible Sleeper

Luckily for me, Bucket is a flexible sleeper.

He often has to fall asleep on the go or has to be roused in the middle of a nap.

Sometimes his naps are in the car, the stroller, a wagon or the closet.

He's even fallen asleep on a blanket in the middle of the floor during a party.

This would never have happened with Princess Sparkles.

But with each kid I've gotten more lax.

NEON YELLOW TOP - Splendid (via Loehmanns)
DENIM CAPRIS - American Eagle (hand-me-down)
COLORFUL WEDGES - Cynthia Vincent for Target
BRACELETS - T & J (giveaway), Heavenly Treasures (party favor)

Sophia Vergara - Monday's Inspiration

Here's my outfit for "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  It's a Splendid neon yellow top with denim capris and my favorite Cynthia Vincent for Target wedges.  I'll admit I did have to change into shorts later because it got so hot!  The T & J aqua bracelet I won from a "Monday Mingle" giveaway, and the Heavenly Treasures beaded bracelet I got as a party favor at a tea a few weeks ago.

Bucket sleeps between his sisters

Bucket sleeps in wagon covered by a mat

I realize I so rarely wear regular denim.  Probably because I'm so obsessed with bright colored skinnies and cut-offs.  But I like jeans, they're comfy and extremely versatile, kind of like a third child!

Neons, Florals and a Know It All

"When you get older, Pigtails, you can know everything like me,"

Princess Sparkles told her little sister.

"Babies don't know anything.  Just how to cry and spit up.

Bucket spits up a lot."

It's true, he does.  Maybe she does know everything.

NEON SWEATER AND WEDGES - Old Navy, $6 and $13
ORANGE CUT-OFFS - See Through Soul (Nordstrom Rack), $30
FLORAL TANK - Marshalls, $13
HAT - Eugenia Kim for Target, $17
BRACLETS - Heavenly Treasures

This week I'm participating in "Fashion Challenge: This or That Trends" from Megan Mae Daily and Casual Chic Kiki.  I decided to combine the last half of the trends in this one outfit - florals, neon and colored bottoms!  I was excited because this also allows me to link up with Everybody Everywear's neon challenge! 

Princess Sparkles teaches Pigtails and Bucket "everything."

I love wearing neon colors.  They're so bold and fun!  Though I have to admit I'm not always sure exactly what to pair them with.  Maybe I should ask Princess Sparkles!

Skinny Jeans, Neon Green and a Kimono Cardigan - Inspiration Monday

SKINNY JEANS - H&M
NEON GREEN TANK - GAP
GRAY KIMONO SWEATER - Thrifted
CROSSBODY BAG - All You Need
CLOGS - Charles and David

NECKLACE - Jaclyn1423

Monday's Inspiration:
Heidi Klum

Today while I was feeding Pigtails some melon for breakfast she caught a glimpse of a banana and decided that she wanted that instead.  So she held out her hand to my fork of melon, waved it and said "no."  It was just so funny I had to laugh.  Pigtails definitely knows what she wants (and what she doesn't).

"Inspiration Monday" from the ladies over at Two Birds is Heidi Klum.  I admire Heidi for her baby making abilities and kinda hate her for that awesome post baby bod.  I decided it's been a while since I wore some skinnies so I whipped out these $10 babies from the clearance rack at...no, not Target... H&M.  I decided to go with a neon green tank (just because) and this great thrifted kimono sweater my mom got me.  And check out the fabulous necklace I bought from Jaclyn1423!!!

I'm having a really good day because Jayme & Mendi from "Her Late Night Cravings" just emailed me that I won their giveaway!  I can't tell you how excited I am.  If you haven't already, check these ladies out.  They do these fabulous vlogs.  I especially love their advice on beauty products!

Anyway, I'm hoping to do a little thrifting with my mom, Fair Isle, and the girls.  I'm sure Pigtails will let me know exactly what she wants from the thrift store and maybe I'll even get another one of those hand waves and a "no," though knowing my luck there will probably be way more affirmatives.  But that's okay, I can buy her something instead of myself because I'm still on a super high from winning that fantastic giveaway!

3 Ways To Wear a Yellow Lace Skirt and a Sunshine Award

YELLOW LACE SKIRT - Chetta B (Thrifted - Thanks, Mom!)

ARGYLE SWEATER - Old Navy

WHITE TANK - Bebe

SHOES - Korea

BLACK/GRAY STRIPED SHIRT - Thakoon for Target

GRAY BELT - Forever 21

BLACK STRAPPY WEDGES - Colin Stuart

RUST/GOLD SILK TOP - Ella Moss (Thanks, Fierce!)

CREAM/GOLD/GREEN WEDGES - G-Series

Today I'm feeling like a fashion bad-ass.  I dunno why, maybe it's the neon yellow lace skirt (I know, doesn't really look neon in the pictures!) and matching nail polish.  Or the 2 sunshine awards (Thank YOU, Fash-uh-nee-stah and GretchTM!).  Or the lashes (I put on some fake ones and they always make me feel glamorous!).  Whatever it is, it totally affected the clothing I chose and the poses I did.

RULES FOR THE AWARD:
Thank the person who gave it
Write a post about it
Pass it on to 12 bloggers

I decided to do this "3 Ways To Wear a Yellow Lace Skirt" in honor of the SUNSHINE AWARD bestowed on me by the always fabulous Fash-uh-nee-stah and the extremely stylish GretchTM!  Thank you, girls, for the honor!  

I would like to give this award to: Tiffany at BREAKFAST WITH TIFFANY, THE CAT HAG, Melissa at WRITE IT IN LIPSTICK, Bonnie at GLAM KITTENS LITTEBOX, Mary at STYLEFYLES, Gracey at FASHION FOR GIANTS, Vanessa at BIG GIRL. LITTLE BUDGET. TINY TOWN, Maya at SOCCER MOM STYLE, Nnena at STAR-CROSSED SMILE, Kimberlee at OUR LIFE. UNEDITED., Melyssa at BEAUTINIQUE, and DEAR GIRL.

I was reading in a magazine that Tim Gunn suggests wearing neon colors with gray or brown.  So I decided to try it.  The first look is one I copied from the magazine where the model was wearing an argyle sweater with a similar skirt.  I decided to pair it with the shoes I bought in Korea a few years back.  The second outfit I did was a striped black/gray shirt.  Yes, I decided to mix prints.  Told you I was feeling like a bad-ass!  Finally, my last outfit was a rust shirt so kindly given to me by Fierce (you can see more pieces she gave me here).  And the shoes are the ones I wore for my wedding 5-1/2 years ago!!!

So like I was saying, I had MAJOR FASHION ATTITUDE.  However, each time I finished shooting photos I would get a little FASHION BUZZ KILL when I'd come into my room and see Pigtails.  Unfortunately, I think maybe she too was feeling like a FASHION BAD-ASS...