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.

 

Polka Dots, Chambray and a "Slumber" Party

"We're having a slumber party and we need to have pajamas on,"

Princess Sparkles told me as she and Pigtails emerged from their room in outfits.

I asked her about the sunglasses and hat she was also wearing.

"Those are just costume stuff.  It feels like a real party when you dress up."

After I put the girls to bed I kept hearing frivolity coming from their room.

"Good night, girls.  Go to bed."

"But we're having a slumber party," Princess Sparkles said.

I told her that slumber meant to sleep.

POLKA DOT SKIRT - c/o eShakti
CHAMBRAY TANK - Old Navy, $7
CORAL EARRINGS - $.99 Depot, $1
PINK/GRAY WEDGES - H&M, $5

 

ARGYLE CARDIGAN - Old Navy
RED JEANS - LTB (via Anonymous)
TANK - Alternative Apparel
KEY NECKLACE, EARRINGS - iSanctuary
FLORAL BOOTS - Dr. Martens
 

Easter nails!

 

Here are a couple outfits from the week.  The polka dot skirt was something I chose from the spring line of eShakti.  eShakti is awesome because they have tons of adorable clothes to choose from, and they will customize your clothing for you.  It's like having your own personal tailor at the click of a button.  The polka dots on the skirt are different colors which make it match with almost anything. 

 

The girls in their "slumber" party attire

There's something fabulous about having tailored clothing.  They fit better which also means they look better.  And when I dress up in clothes that look good, it feels like I'm at a party, even when I'm just "slumbering" with the kiddos!

 

Camel Cape, Burgundy Hat and a Cookie

 "I'm going to leave this cookie out for Santa in case he comes early,"

Princess Sparkles let us know as she put her cookie next to a drawing.

Earlier she had taped a hand written note on our fireplace that read,

"I want pixie dust and long hair" for Christmas.

I guess I should be happy she didn't ask for an iPad.

CAMEL CAPE - Jolt via Nordstrom, $35
JEGGINGS - JC Penney, $5
BURGUNDY HAT - Forever 21
BRACELETS - iSanctuary, Forever 21, Shop With a Mission
BROWN WEDGE BOOTS - Steve Madden
PIGTAILS' PINK PILLOW - Shop With a Mission

BROWN CARDIGAN - Forever 21
TYE DYE LEGGINGS - TJ Maxx
BLACK T-SHIRT - Alternative Apparel
MUSTARD BEANIE - Krochet Kids
MOTORCYCLE BOOTS - Frye

Here are two outfits I've worn recently.  The brown and black jeggings are my new fave.  I love those two colors together.  The mustard Krochet Kids beanie is from [Share] and Do Good.  Krochet Kids helps people out of poverty with their beautiful crochet pieces.  The cape I picked up online from Nordstrom last year when it mysteriously went on sale for a day.  I wore it to a "Shop With A Mission" (aka Heavenly Treasures) Tea Party on Sunday.

Sparkles poses with her "Christmas Display"

Sparkle's picture and cookie note for Santa.  I put the cookie in a bag so the ants didn't get it.

I love the idea of shopping with a mission.  Gives me a chance to do good things while buying stuff.   It's a win-win situation.  Much better than receiving a well-aged cookie after buying creative gifts for my kids and having to give credit to a robust bearded guy in a red suit.

 

Printed Skinny Jeans and Big Sisters

"You'll see when you're a big sister,"

Princess Sparkles told Pigtails.

"When baby is tall but still a baby, like when I'm 7 and you're 5,

you will be tired.  Big sisters are always tired."

 

SPOTTED SKINNY JEANS - Romeo and Juliet Couture (Loehmanns), $30
PLAID JACKET - Sashimi (hand-me-down)
BROWN BOOTIES - Jessica Simpson (thrifted), $14

PRINTED SKINNY JEANS - Target, $24
GREEN CARDIGAN - Forever 21
GRAY T-SHIRT - Target, $5
WEDGE SNEAKERS - Target, $30

Lately I've been wearing a lot of printed skinny jeans and t-shirts.  Last week I wore some burgundy spotted ones with a plaid jacket, a hand-me-down from my friend, Fierce.  The Jessica Simpson boots were thrifted from GW.  In the second outfit I wore printed jeans and wedged sneakers from Target.  At first I wasn't crazy about the wedge sneaker trend but the more I saw them the more I liked them.  They're just so comfy!

Big sister Sparkles teaches Pigtails and Bucket the piano

I barely have time to get everyone ready in the morning, especially myself, so it's just easy to throw on the jeans and a t-shirt.  I love being a mother of three, but let me tell you, it's even more tiring than being a big sister!

 

Brown Maxi Dress and a Trip to Hawaii

"I want water!"

Pigtails demanded as we lined up for the wedding ceremony.

I told her I would get it as soon as she went down the aisle.

Princess Sparkles began walking...alone.

"The flower girl is running away!"

Camouflage overheard a wedding guest say.

"That must be her mother."

Everyone turned to see me running across the grass after her.  Sigh.

BROWN MAXI DRESS - thrifted
PURPLE FRINGE HEELS - Steve Madden (thrifted)
LEATHER CUFF - made by my mom

 

This is the thrifted maxi dress I wore to the wedding.  It has a 70's vibe and allowed for me to eat as much as I wanted at the Hawaiian buffet.  Purple sweet potatoes, kahlua pork, mochiko chicken... YUM!!!

Pigtails watches the matron of honor give a toast
while Princess Sparkles sits with the bride and groom

Princess Sparkles shows off her dance moves

In the end the wedding went well.  The girls had fun at the reception.  Princess Sparkles danced a lot and Pigtails enjoyed sitting in between the bride and groom (yes, she asked the groom to move so she could squeeze in next to my cousin). 

The trip to Hawaii was packed with fun... beautiful beaches, swimming pools, water slides, shave ice, sea turtles, pineapples, and family!  Of course nothing went as planned (i.e. the wedding ceremony), but in the end everything turned out just right.

 

Printed Skinny Jeans and a Fancy Baby

"Introducing... Fancy Baby!"

Princess Sparkles said as she paraded Bucket around in a doll stroller.

She decorated it in jewelry and girly hair accessories.

She called it Bucket's carriage.

He even had his own entourage, Court Jester Pigtails!

PRINTED JEANS - Hot Kiss (via Marshalls), $20
BLACK VEST - CaBi (hand-me-down)
WHITE T-SHIRT - Target, $5
RAFFIA CROC HEELS - Thrifted



Monday's Inspiration - Olivia Palermo

Today's "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds is Olivia Palmero in a blazer and some bright skinnies.  I decided to try out these bright printed jeans I got from Marshalls.  Since it was too hot to wear a blazer I wore a vest I got as a hand-me-down from my friend, Fierce.  The heels were thrifted by my mom, Fair Isle.  I love them.  They're raffia with blue crocodile toes!

Fancy Baby Bucket in his carriage

I think my new obsession is going to be printed skinny jeans.  I can already tell.  I love how fun they are (plus I can wear them with my other obsession, cut up t-shirts!).  They make me feel so fancy!

 

 

Bubble Dress and TV Test

"If you get a TV and break it, then you have to get a TV test,"

Princess Sparkles told her friend Twirly Whirly.

Remember when Pigtails took a plastic golf club to the TV?  (if not, see here)

We finally gave in and got a new one.

(it was more of a punishment to me than to them to not have one)

And it just so happened to correlate with the day the girls got their TB tests.

Maybe that "shot" will teach them not to do naughty things.

 

BUBBLE DRESS - Lush via [oomph.]
CORAL EARRINGS - $.99 Store
CAGE HEELS - Vince Camuto (thrifted), $9

This is a bubble dress I bought from [oomph.], one of my very fashionable blog friends.  I saw her wearing it on her blog and decided to get my own from her online store for only $10!  If you haven't seen her store you definitely have to check it out!  The Vince Camuto cage shoes I thrifted new from GW and the earrings I got at the $.99 store.

Sparkles shows Twirly Whirly her "TV test"

Princess Sparkles and Twirly Whirly look fierce

I really love a bubble dress because it's great for hiding any bodily flaws that might occur as a result of having children.   I also love finding new little online boutiques, like [oomph.]. Though I'll admit it opens the door for being naughty and shopping for things I probably don't need.  Maybe I need a "no shopping" shot!

 

Harem Pants, Kindergarten, an Avocado and Hair

It's been a momentous week...

Sparkles turned 5, had a rainbow mermaid party and started kindergarten.

Bucket ate his first real food (an avocado!).

And Pigtails got her first haircut

(unless you count the gummy bear incident)

... from Princess Sparkles.

"But she asked me to do it!"  Sigh.

FLORAL HAREM PANTS - H&M, $10
PURPLE TEE - Target, $5
MULTI-COLOR WEDGES - Target, $8

 

I was so thrilled when I saw these harem pants in the little girl section at H&M while shopping for Princess Sparkles.  Every once in a while I wish I was taller.  This time was not the case.  I was so excited to see these in a kids 14 and quickly snatched them up in 2 designs.  The shoes were on clearance at Target.  I saw them at the beginning of the season but decided to be "good" and not get them.  I couldn't help myself at $8.  
 

Sparkles in her "first day at school" outfit
 

Sparkles' rainbow birthday cupcakes

Bucket takes a bite of avocado.  Yum!
 

Rainbow nails!

Pigtails holds her "pigtails"

These harem pants gave me a chance to try something new without breaking the bank.  They're much more comfy and versatile then I thought they'd be.  And the wedges are awesome because they give me height and a bit of confidence.  And when lots of changes are going on, I need that.  Kinda like how I feel after I get my hair cut (though not from my sister).