Tutu Skirt, Diamond Stud Earrings and a Clapper

Bang, bang.  Bucket pounded his truck against the wall.

I asked him what he was doing and he smiled.

Then he banged the truck again.

The lamp turned on and he was so excited.

I realized he was playing with the lights, that stinker.

And yes, we have a clapper

(thanks to a white elephant at Camouflage's work).

TUTU - Thrifted
SWEATER - Caslon, Swapped
SHEARLING BLACK MOTO VEST - Loehmanns
BLACK COMBAT BOOTS - Zigi Girl, Nordstrom
DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS - c/o Anjolee

BLUE STRIPED TOP - Old Navy, $8
BLACK PRINTED JEANS - Foreign Exchange, $10
SPIKEY BALLET FLATS - Target
BARBED WIRE EARRINGS - iSanctuary

This week I wore a thrifted tutu to church with a moto vest and combat boots.  I'm in love with these boots because they're comfortable.  I got them during the anniversary sale at Nordstrom.  The cashmere sweater I got during a swap with friends and the vest is from Loehmanns.  The second outfit is an everyday casual one.  The top is Old Navy clearance and the jeans were $10 at Foreign Exchange.

I also wanted to mention these awesome Diamond Stud Earrings I got from Anjolee.  I wore them with the first outfit because I liked the juxtaposition of something classy with my combat boots and moto vest.  Anjolee customizes jewelry according to preference of metal type, diamond size, gemstone quality and size.  They have a ton of birthstones to choose from and their website makes it really easy to design the perfect piece of jewelry.

Bucket drives the truck he used to turn on the light behind him.

I love my new Diamond Stud Earrings.  They match everything and they always look good.  I also appreciate that they never go out of style, kinda like the Clapper.

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!

Navy Rag and Bone Newbury Boots and a Taxi

"Mommy, have I ever been in a taxi?"

Princess Sparkles asked me as we drove around.

I told her she probably had but I couldn't remember.

"Well, Daddy knows everything so he'll know if I've been in a taxi.

He even knows what 100 + 60 is."

NAVY SHORTS, BLACK SHIRT - Target
HEART CARDIGAN - Nordstrom
NAVY ANKLE BOOTIES - Rag and Bone

BLACK ROSE TANK, BRACELET - swapped
STRIPED SKIRT - Old Navy
FEDORA - Eugenia Kim for Target
FLIP FLOPS - Rainbow

The first outfit is another pair of Target shorts I bought for $7 (the green ones I wore in the last post).  The cardigan I found at Nordstroms.  I liked the heart print and it happens to match perfectly with my new navy Rag and Bone boots that Camouflage so kindly "bought" me for our anniversary (I found them at American Rag for 50% off!!!).  In the second outfit, I wore my Old Navy maxi with a swapped black tank and fedora.  Everything always looks more dressed up with a fedora.

Princess Sparkles celebrates her 6th bday with a sundae!

I was thrilled when I/Camouflage bought me these awesome Rag and Bone "Newbury" booties.  At first I wasn't sure how many things would match with navy, but I guess it's the new black!  Camouflage definitely got me exactly what I wanted for our anniversary.  Apparently he does know everything.
 

Red Leather Skirt, Denim Cut-Offs and a Charmer

"Way to teach your son a lesson,"

Camouflage said as I laughed while scolding Bucket.

I was giving him my "stern look" when he raised his eyebrows up and down.

Now that he's a year and a half, he's a handful of trouble.

The girls cry when they get in trouble. 

But not Bucket. 

He flashes a smile or gives the eyebrow raise.

STRIPED TANK - TJ Maxx, $13
RED LEATHER PENCIL SKIRT - Thrifted
BLACK BOOTIES - Target
BRACELETS - iSanctuary
ROBOT NECKLACE - Carpe Diem

TANK, BRACELET - Kohls, Swapped from Gingham
DENIM CUT OFFS - Habitual, Swapped from Fedora
BROWN CARDIGAN - Loft
NECKLACE - Cynde Daniels
OPEN TOE BOOTIES - Joe's Jeans via Loehmanns

Here's what I wore... The stripes I got on clearance at TJ Maxx and the red leather skirt my mom thrifted.  The other outfit is mostly swapped.  I got the shorts from Fedora.  They were actually boyfriend jeans and I cut and frayed them.  The tank came from Gingham and the booties I got on clearance at Loehmanns.

Tell me, could you get mad at this face?!!

I love a swap.  It's maybe as good if not better than thrifting.  Because not only do you clean out your own closet *eyebrow raise*, but you can get fun little treasures for free that you don't feel bad about if you only wear once.  *Smile*

Rag and Bone Harrow Boots and Privacy

"Don't look at my privacy,"

Pigtails said as I helped her change into her watermelon dress.

I averted my eyes as I put on her "panty wear."

I asked her if she wanted to wear her usual leggings.

"No, I want that gold skirt."

Pigtails definitely has her own special way of layering.

Like how she made me put her in two princess nightgowns at the same time.

Because... "Mommy, it's comfortable."

BLACK AND WHITE FLORAL TOP - Forever 21 (swapped)
GRAY CUT OFFS - Black Orchid
OFF WHITE CARDIGAN - Old Navy
BRACELET, NECKLACE - iSanctuary
BLACK BOOTIES (not pictured) - Hogan (thrifted)

GRAY AND YELLOW BUTTON UP TOP - CAbi (thrifted)
LIGHT WASH DENIM CUT OFFS - Express
HARROW BOOTIES - Rag and Bone

I got the floral top from a swap I did with girlfriends and the gray cut offs were on clearance at Loehmanns.  The black booties you can't see (thanks to Bucket) were thifted by my mom, Fair Isle.  They're Hogan and they're fabulous!  The light wash jeans have been a staple for me lately.  They match everything.  The top was thrifted from GW after Gingham spotted it on the rack.  The Harrow boots are the nicest thing I own.  My sis-in-law, Argyle, got them for me at American Rag.  I LOVE them!!!  Walked a couple miles in them and they didn't hurt at all!

Pigtails poses with Bucket in her watermelon dress (and my sunglasses!)

Yes, I'm still wearing cut offs.  A lot of them.  It's just hot and well, I like them.  But don't worry, you can't see my privacy and honestly, they're just so darn comfortable.

 

Leather Maxi, Denim Vest and A Little Danger

"I'm in a hurry, so I'm not going to stop the car...
I'll just drive by [Fair Isle's] house slowly and you girls jump out,"
I told Princess Sparkles and Pigtails on the way to my mom's.
Pigtails nodded, Sparkles' furrowed her brow.
"Make sure you stay in a ball and roll when you hit the ground."
Then Sparkles smiled and laughed.
"Everything you say that's dangerous I won't believe. You're teasing!"
I told Sparkles she was too smart for me.
As for Pigtails, she seemed a bit disappointed.



BLACK LEATHER MAXI SKIRT - Thrifted
T-SHIRT - New York and Co (swapped)
OMBRE DENIM VEST - Forever 21
BRACELET - J Crew (gifted)
FLORAL WEDGES - Chinese Laundry (thrifted)

This past weekend I brought down some of my spring clothes.  I was excited to find my ombre denim vest and decided to pair it with a black leather maxi my mom, Fair Isle, thrifted.  I also wore some girly hawaiian print wedges I got at the Goodwill.  The beautiful bracelet is a present from Argyle and Khakis (my sister and brother-in-law).  Linking this outfit up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

Pigtails and Sparkles get a hug from a python...

I've been in a leather wearing mood lately, and where better to wear a black leather maxi than church?  I love pairing something edgy with something girly.   It just feels... Dangerous.

 

 

 

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!!!'