Purple Leather Skirt, Contrast Sleeve Jacket and No Internet

"Momma, when you were born were there cars there?"

Princess Sparkles asked me as we drove off from church.

How old does the kid think I am?

I told her yes, there were cars.

"Because when you were born, there had to be something not there."

She had a point, we didn't have GPS, cell phones or the internet!

BLACK LEATHER PEPLUM - NY&Co
PURPLE LEATHER SKIRT - Hand-me-down from my mom
ZEBRA BELT - thrifted
HEELS - Michael Kors, thrifted

FAUX LEATHER JACKET - Foreign Exchange
STRIPED SHIRT - TJ Maxi
LEGGINGS - Old Navy
ANIMAL PRINT RING - Forever 21
BROWN LEATHER BOOTS - White Mountain, thrifted

HIGH STYLE SIENNA - Maybelline Color Show
24 CARATS - Old Navy 

Here are a few outfits from the week.  The first is a NY&Co peplum paired with a vintage purple leather skirt.  My mom, Fair Isle, wore the skirt in the 80s.  The Kenneth Cole heels and zebra belt are both thrifted.  The second outfit I'm linking up with "Inspiration Monday."  The jacket I picked up on sale at Foreign Exchange, along with a shirt (it has faux leather on the pocket and sleeves!) I got on clearance at TJ Maxx and some thrifted boots.

Someone who didn't exist in the 80s enjoys a marionette show 

I wore a lot of leather (faux and real) this past week.  I love how timeless it can be.  Because even though the internet didn't exist when I was a kid, this awesome purple leather skirt did, and Fair Isle was rockin' it!

Leopard, Stripes, Faux Leather and a Flower Girl

"I held somebody's hand,"

Pigtails exclaimed when asked what she did in New Jersey.

She got to be a flower girl -- for the first time

(since last year she ran off just as she was supposed to walk down the aisle).

Then Pigtails flashed a big smile,

"I had to have a boyfriends."

LEOPARD PRINT SKATER SKIRT - Nordstrom Rack
BLACK CARDIGAN - Motherhood Maternity
STRIPED TANK - Foreign Exchange
BLACK WEDGE BOOTIES - Target
BRACELET - J Crew

DENIM LEATHER MOTO JACKET - Forever 21
SWEATER TOP - Irene's Story (swapped)
JEGGINGS - Kohls
CHEVRON NECKLACE - iSanctuary
BOOTIES - Rag and Bone (gifted)

Here's what I wore this weekend.  I found the leopard print skater skirt on clearance at the Rack for $12.  I really liked that it had faux leather accents.  I decided to pair it with stripes and some wedge booties for church.  The other outfit I wore to see a play.  The denim and leather moto jacket I found at F21 for $8 when they had a crazy sale.  The v-neck top I got in a swap with my friends.

Flower Girl

I love a hint of faux leather, it really makes an edgy piece even more fabulous.  I especially can't help myself when I find that piece on clearance.  Unlike last year's flower girl, it's impossible to run away -- I just have to buy it!!!

Stripes, Sequins and Birds

"Mommy, what about this one?"

Princess Sparkles said as she showed me a dress.

I told her I thought it was a little sequin-y for me.

"I want to choose a dress for Mommy,"

Pigtails exclaimed as she showed me a birdie print one.

I laughed as I realized the girls were showing me dresses they would wear.

The striped dress is something I got in a swap from Fedora.  I love the cut outs on the shoulder and I decided to pair it with my navy Newbury booties.  The second outfit is my uniform of denim cut offs, t-shirt, cardigan and booties.  The turquoise cardigan I got at Target for $15.  The t-shirt came from Gingham in a swap.  And the fringe booties are a fave pair I got from F21.

I'm still loving my navy booties.  They can be dressed up or down.  And they really do go with anything, even a sequin or birdie dress!

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 :)

Vintage 70's Dress and a Hat Obsession

Bucket has a serious hat obsession.

Or maybe it's just wearing things on his head.

He loves his sisters' headbands, a tiara, or even his pajama pants.

He also wore my bra the other day.

But let's not talk about that...

70'S DRESS - Hand-me-down (made by my cousin)
KUKUI NUTS - borrowed from my mom
GOLD BRACELET - iSanctuary
BROWN HEELS - Forever 21

GRAY AND BLACK STRIPED SHIRT - Thakoon for Target
PINK SKINNY JEANS - Target
BRACELET - iSanctuary
BLACK SANDALS - Urban Outfitters

Here are some outfits from the week.  The dress is a hand-me-down from my great aunt.  Her daughter (my 2nd cousin) made it for her in the 1970's.  I was thrilled to receive a vintage piece like this and wore it to a family event.  They immediately recognized the dress and were excited to see it passed down.  The second outfit is a Target one.  The pink jeans and striped shirt both are from Target and the black shoes I got online from Urban Outfitters for $10!!! 

Bucket wearing my hat.

Bucket wearing his sisters' headband.

Bucket modeling a princess tiara.

Bucket being creative with his pajama pants.

There's something special about wearing a real vintage piece, especially when it has family history behind it.  It's definitely a one of a kind.  Kinda like a little hat loving boy I know.

 

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!!!

 

Blue Stripes, Blue Tie Dye and A Break

"Give us back our mommy back!!!  Waaaahhh!!!"

Pigtails wailed at Camouflage while he got her ready for bed.

I had been busy two nights in a row and Pigtails wasn't happy about it.

But I sure was.  I needed that little break :)

STRIPED SHORTS - Lamb (thrifted)
BURNOUT TEE - Alternative Apparel (via Loehmanns)
OPEN TOE BOOTIES - Joe's Jeans (via Loehmanns)
FEDORA - Eugenia Kim for Target
NECKLACE - iSanctuary (via {Share})

 

TIE DYE LEGGINGS - Forever 21, $9.80
V-NECK T-SHIRT - Target
BURNOUT VEST - Alternative Apparel
HARROW BOOTIES - Rag and Bone
LEATHER/WOOD BANGLES - Raven & Lily (via {Share})
CHEVRON NECKLACE - iSanctuary (via {Share})
 

Here are a few outfits from the week.  I must've been feeling "blue" because I wore blue striped shorts and those blue tie dye leggings.  The shorts are Lamb and I thrifted them at Goodwill.  I'm pretty sure they were new.  The leggings I got at Forever 21.  They're just so fun and inexpensive.  In fact, I bought 3 pairs -- some celestial ones and floral ones too! 

Happier times: Pigtails wears a "unicorn horn" at Seaside Lagoon.

I've been looking back on my last few outfits and feel like I've been awfully boring.  Not sure if it's the weather, the pictures (now that the kids are in them I have to pick the ones they look best in!), or if I'm just plain old boring.  Either way, I think I better change it up this week and start wearing more of my fun summer dresses!!! 

 

4th of July Outfit, Feather Print Shorts and Cheese

"Cheeeeeeese!!!"

Bucket says when I pull out my camera.

He loves to turn on the charm.

He also loves Pigtails' silver glitter ballet flats.

Who can blame him.

NAVY & RED STRIPED PEPLUM - Urban Outfitters
WHITE DENIM SHORTS - Gap
BRACELET - J Crew (gifted)
AQUA WEDGES - Target (thrifted)

FEATHER PRINT CUT-OFFS - Jessica Simpson (via Macys)
LIGHT CHAMBRAY SHIRT - American Eagle
DREAM CATCHER EARRINGS - iSanctuary
OPEN TOE BOOTIES - Charlotte Russe
 

Here are a few looks from the week.  The first outfit I put together in anticipation of "4th of July."  The top I got for $10 at Urban Outfitters.  I asked Princess Sparkles if I should wear chestnut wedges or aqua ones and she said the aqua ones were more interesting.  The second outfit includes a pair of feather print cut offs I got at Macys for $6.  I love wearing booties with shorts!  Linking both of these outfits up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.



Bucket dancing around in Pigtails' glitter shoes

Cheeeeeeeeese!!!



I was excited to find a way to change up the typical patriotic outfit.  I love an unexpected twist - like mixing "interesting" aqua wedges with red, white and blue, or a baby boy flashing a cheesy smile in some silver glitter ballet flats.