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Monday, July 11, 2011

Mixing Prints - Stripes and Florals

FLORAL DRESS - Old Navy
STRIPED BLAZER - Loft
PINK SHOES - Seychelles
WATCH - DKNY
LARIAT - Gift (Thanks, Lashes!)
Today I took Princess Sparkles and Pigtails on a watermelon tour at Tanaka Farms.  It was an hour away but it was so worth the trip.  The girls had so much fun riding in the cart pulled by a tractor as we got to stop and try the freshest vegetables and fruits along the way.  Pigtails even ate a raw green onion bulb, which really surprised me.  I've never seen the girls eat veggies like this, let alone raw ones!  I think it was worth driving and paying for the tour just to have the girls eat fresh, organic vegetables!

Pigtails enjoying melon
This week is going to be a fashionably challenging one.  Literally.  There are so many fashion challenges going on that I actually have to try and do two at the same time on a few of the days!  But I have to say it does make getting dressed a lot of fun. 

Since I did "Inspiration Monday" yesterday, I went with the "Summer Trends" challenge presented by Megan Mae Daily and Casual Chic Kiki, of mixing stripes and florals.  I went with my Old Navy floral dress that I got on clearance for $6 and the striped jacket from the Loft which I've really come to adore.

Anyway, I gotta say even though it's not always easy to participate in these link ups and challenges, I do always have a good time and in the end I'm so glad I did it.  Kind of like taking the girls out on a tiring but fun day of eating vegetables!

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38 comments:

  1. KimiJuly 11, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Pigtails is darling! Love the floral with the stripes.

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  2. TiffanyJuly 11, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    You look great! I love that striped cardi! And boy, I know all about tiring trips with the kids. If's funny how they wear us out, but making those memories is always worth it!

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  3. KeelyJuly 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    So cute! I love that jacket with the floral dress and your shoes are adorable! Thanks for participating. Can't wait to see your double challenge days!

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  4. Courtney ErinJuly 11, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    That photo is too adorable - she looks so happy with the melon! And I love that striped blazer, what a great piece!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  5. EmmaJuly 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I LOVE to mix florals and stripes! That blazer is Fabulous!

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  6. Roxy HeartJuly 11, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Cute outfit! I love that dress!
    Pigtails is soooo cute!
    http://www.fashuhneestah.com/

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  7. CBJuly 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I love your take on the challenge--it's very bold and creative. I am seriously planning on looking for a striped blazer now.

    Whitney

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  8. CBJuly 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Oh, and Pigtails is the cutest ever.

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  9. RebeccaJuly 11, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Pigtails looks like she was having a good time.

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  10. Selvaggia CapizziJuly 11, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Hey Claire you have a young fashionista at home!! i love pigtails enjoying her melon and you chose the right combination. I adore flowrs + stripes!
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com

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  11. Keep Warm (Danielle)July 11, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I love the stripes and flowers! And may I just say that your child is the cutest EVER!

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  12. Lacy@uphillandsmilingJuly 11, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    My computer has been whacked out -- I have MISSED your blog!
    You look great as ever! I LOVE the shoes :)

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  13. Jen HaHAJuly 11, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Love your dress! It looks like a hydrangea or lilac pattern. Whatever it is, it's fab! Good job on the challenge! Both the dressing one and vegetable feeding one :D

    Jen Hemming and Hawing Again

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  14. Fashion Confessions of a MommyJuly 11, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    This looks great. Yes, I wish not all the challenges were going on in the same week.
    Your activity sounded fun with the kids.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  15. Dear Girl WallflowerJuly 12, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    that dress is a darling....and wow, that's amazing a raw onion?! I can't even eat that much....=)

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  16. my thrifty closetJuly 12, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    that's a really thrifty dress and so pretty too. The pink heels are so adorable. Watermelon tours sounds like fun, haven't been on one ;-) Your girl ate raw onion? Haha...isn't it teary?

    love~mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  17. ClaireJuly 12, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    lovely! Nice pink shoes! xx

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  18. Rachael JaneJuly 12, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Aw the pic of Pigtails is so cute, she's adorable! As is your outfit! :) rachinald.blogspot.com

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  19. MelissaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I love your stripes and floral mix! You look adorable!

    The watermelon tour sounds like a lot of fun, I wonder if we have anything like that around here.

    Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet

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  20. JessJuly 12, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    A watermelon tour!? That sounds like so much fun!

    Kudos to you and your girls! I can only imagine what go you through at home balancing everything! You should check out Cup of Joe's interview with Oh, Happy Day! She has an interesting schedule to make everything work :)

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  21. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    hey good photo like always :)
    greets!

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  22. MarellaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely outfit dear! <3

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  23. Style JourneyJuly 12, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    You did an amazing job with the florals and stripes! I love your jacket paired with the pink shoes.

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  24. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)July 12, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Love the pattern mixing, so chic!

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  25. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Your a very smart mom, what a good way to make them eat healthy and have fun.

    I have never tried stripes and flowers together. Thanks for the inspiration. Love love the hot pink shoes!! Lovely outfit!!

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  26. Baby Budget BlogJuly 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    LOVE that pink print and adding the stripes was genius!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  27. SabrinaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Adorable blazer! It looks great paired with a lovely print dress.

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  28. nooneJuly 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    really cute outfit, and old navy has some really cheap stuff when its on sale huh?! I love looking in there once in a while!

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  29. Lovely GreyJuly 12, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    i see that you love stripes, aren't you? :) thanks for droppin by my blog :) **kisses!

    http://lovelybulatao.blogspot.com

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  30. BonnieJuly 12, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I am so obsessed with all of the pictures I have seen for this fashion challenge. I never would have thought that stripes and florals would work as well as they do together. Ugh. It's flawless!! Your outfit is absolutely amazing. It is time for Bonnie to take a fashion risk! :)

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  31. mroJuly 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    LOVE that floral dress! What a great score! I haven't been to Old Navy in SO long, but I often see others in great Old Navy gear. Maybe I should plan a trip!

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  32. Megan GJuly 12, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Adorable blazer! Love it.

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  33. Bird Bug PugJuly 13, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    oh my goodness! pigtails is SO cute~ i'm half filipina and... well.. my husband and i creepily point out cute asian babies hoping our own children will be that adorable someday

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  34. Bird Bug PugJuly 13, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    oh my goodness! pigtails is SO cute~ i'm half filipina and... well.. my husband and i creepily point out cute asian babies hoping our own children will be that adorable someday

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  35. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Loving this look, you got it just right :)

    xo Mary Jo

    {and so did pigtails!}

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  36. rachelJuly 14, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    pigtails is ridiculously cute! i'm glad the girls ate their fruits and veggies! nice mixing of patterns. the floral with the stripes really works!

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  37. ShonJuly 14, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Your girls are so cute.

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  38. Sydney July 15, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    the dress is very pretty! x

    sydsense.blogspot.com

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