Green Leather, Varsity Jacket and a Flying Fish

"I'm a flying fish!"

Pigtails growled as she climbed out of the pool after swim lessons.

She may not know many strokes yet but she has perfected the belly flop.

Pigtails loves swimming and can't stop smiling during her entire lesson.

I have to admit, when watching her, I can't stop smiling either.

GREEN LEATHER SKIRT - thrifted
BLACK SHIRT - Alternative Apparel
NECKLACE - c/o GS Lillian
BRACELET - Shop with a Mission
CAGE HEELS - Kelsey Dagger (via Loehmanns)

LEOPARD SKATER SKIRT - Nordstrom Rack
VARSITY JACKET - Forever 21
NECKLACE - iSanctuary
WORK BOOTIES - Forever 21

Here are a few outfits from the last few weeks.  The first outfit I wore in preparation for St. Patty's Day.  My mom, Fair Isle, thrifted that amazing green leather skirt for me which I paired with the amazing necklace made by my blog friend, Shelly of GS Lillian.  The varsity jacket is my new fave.  It seems to go with everything.  I'm also in love with skater skirts, and got this leopard one on clearance at Nordstrom Rack.

The 4-year old flying fish 

You're never too old (or too young) to try something new.  Pigtails just had her 4th birthday and decided she can now do things on her own like peel a tangerine and buckle her seatbelt.  As you can see in the pics, I decided to try something new too - a shorter haircut!

Peplum Leather Jacket, Anorak with Leather Sleeves and A New Year's Resolution

"What's a resolution?"

Princess Sparkles wondered after I asked her if she had one for New Year's.

I explained it was kind of like a goal -- something she wanted to do or learn.

She thought for a little bit then smiled,

"I'd like to learn the password to your phone."

Ha!  Good luck with that one, kid.

GRAY PEPLUM JACKET - Bernardo via Loehmanns, $25
BLUE PRINTED TOP - Target, $10
BLACK MULLET SKIRT - Alternative Apparel
NAVY BOOTS - Rag and Bone via American Rag

OLIVE ANORAK WITH LEATHER SLEEVES - Charlotte Russe, $20
BLACK SWEATER - Gap (thrifted)
PLAID LEGGINGS - Hue
OLIVE LACE UP BOOTS - Qupid

I know, I always have my obsessions.  My winter one has been jackets -- kinda impractical since I live in 70 degree weather, but oh so adorable.  The first gray leather jacket is a peplum and I got it at Loehmanns on Black Friday.  I just really liked it.  I paired it with a Target top I forgot to return, an Alternative Apparel mullet skirt and my navy Rag and Bone booties.  The second jacket I got from Charlotte Russe for $20!  It has shearling in it so it's nice and warm.  And the leather sleeves stole my heart.

Sparkles celebrates New Year's with a glass of bubbly... Sparkling Cider.

There's something about a jacket that really pulls together an outfit.  Because let's be honest, you can wear sweats and throw on a cute coat and all people will really notice is that fabulous jacket you're wearing.  So, my New Year's Resolution is going to be looking put together (i.e. wearing the new coats I bought!).  Oh, and not letting my kids find out the password to my cell phone.

Fringe Boots, Poncho and a Third Child

"Bah-byee," Bucket said

as he swung a purse over his shoulder.

Bucket is a serious observer.

He notices everything.  Everything.

When I told him he couldn't have a cookie,

I found him a few minutes later eating one.

He had pushed a step stool into the pantry and helped himself.

Oh, the life of a third child...

WHITE SWEATER - Target
BLACK LEGGINGS - Hue
STAR TANK TOP - Alternative Apparel
NECKLACE - Hand-me-down
FRINGE BOOTS - Forever 21 

PONCHO - Thrifted
GRAY LEGGINGS - Contempo
CREAM BEANIE - Krochet Kids
BROWN BOOTS - Steve Madden

BLUE NAIL POLISH - Essie "No More Film"
GRAY POLISH - Santee "Perfect Silver"
GLITTER POLISH - Princessa "Magic Emerald"

Here are a few outfits from the week.  I was excited to find this sweater at Target on sale.  I had been wanting a winter white one and this fit perfectly.  Last Christmas my sister, Polka Dots, and I decided to give each other presents from our own closets and I got this fab necklace from her.  In the second outfit, I decided to wear my poncho with this Krochet Kids hat I got from the store {Share} and Do Good.

Bucket and Pigtails with their purses.

I took on a few freelance writing jobs so it's been difficult to keep up with things like my blog (even my outfits - yikes!).  I squeeze in some writing, then swing my purse over my shoulder and quickly run out for mommy duties.  Now if only Bucket could grab me a snack on the go!

Utility Jacket, Black Blazer and a Night Owl

"You know I'm nocturnal,"

Princess Sparkles said as she got ready for bed.

I didn't know.  In fact, I didn't know she knew what nocturnal meant.

"I don't sleep at night.  I wake up.  And then I play."

No wonder she's so tired in the morning.

SUEDE SKIRT - Ann Taylor (thrifted)
TRIBAL PRINT TOP - Target (thrifted)
OLIVE UTILITY JACKET - Old Navy
CAGE HEELS - Kelsi Dagger
BLACK BRACELET - iSanctuary
TURQUOISE EARRINGS - Shop With A Mission

BLACK BLAZER - Kate Young for Target
BLACK TANK - Alternative Apparel
WASHED OUT DENIM SHORTS - Buffalo
CHEVRON NECKLACE - iSanctuary
HARROW BOOTIES - Rag & Bone

Here are a few outfits from the week.  The first I wore to Shabbat dinner at my friend's house.  The suede skirt and tribal print top are both thrifted and the Kelsi Dagger heels I found on clearance at Loehmanns for $11.  The second outfit I'm linking up to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.  I paired some acid wash shorts with my Kate Young for Target blazer and Rag and Bone booties.

Princess Sparkles at her first sleepover with Pigtails and Glitter

What happens when you don't sleep at night...

The great thing about a jacket, whether a casual utility one or a dressier black blazer, is it really pulls together an outfit.  It's also perfect for a cool summer evening, especially if you happen to be nocturnal.

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!!! 

 

Embroidered Jeans, Joe's Erin Open Toe Booties and a "Cough"

"Daddy, I'm coughing all the time, I need to go to the dentist,"
Pigtails said to Camouflage very seriously.

"Well you weren't coughing before I told you to go to bed,"
Camouflage replied, shuffling her back to her room.

She stopped to look at him,"Yes I was."

Then she added two fake coughs.

*Cough* *Cough*

EMBROIDERED JEANS - BDG via Urban Outfitters
T-SHIRT - Alternative Apparel via Anonymous
MILITARY JACKET - Nordstrom
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee
BRACELETS - iSanctuary
RED WEDGES - Target 

CROCHET DRESS - Jovovich Hawk for Target
BRACELET - iSanctuary
ERIN BOOTIES - Joe's Jeans

 

The embroidered jeans I recently picked up at Urban Outfitters on the sale racks.  I was excited that they were only $20 and were ankle length.  I went with a plain white tee and added red wedges I got on clearance from Target.  The jacket is an oldie but goodie.  The dress is another oldie but goodie I picked up a few years back from the Jovovich Hawk collection at Target.  I paired it with some fun open toe booties I got at Loehmanns (on clearance of course).  I'm linking the first outfit up with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

The Pirate Princess in her signature rainbow leggings pre-"cough."

Jeans and t-shirts are one of my favorite go-to outfits.  And with the endless choices - printed, colorful, embroidered, skinny, high waist - you can really add a creative touch.  In fact, I could really use a cute pair of striped skinny jeans.  *Cough* *Cough*

 

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.

 

An Anniversary Ring and Lipstick

"I can't kiss you, you're a boy!"

Pigtails told her grandpa, Callaway, last night at dinner.

"I'm not a boy, I'm a grandpa," Camouflage's dad laughed.

"No, you're a grandpa and a boy."

"How do you know?" Callaway asked.

"Because you don't have lipstick," Pigtails informed him.

"But you don't have lipstick either."

"I know. But I'm a girl."

PLEATED ZEBRA MIDI SKIRT - Anonymous LA
BLACK T-SHIRT - Alternative Apparel
BRACELETS - Heavenly Treasures, Cara
LEAF EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
RED WEDGES - Target
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee

ORANGE CUT OFFS - Forever 21
YELLOW BELT - Linea Pelle
FLORAL TOP - TJ Maxx
CROCHET VEST - Thrifted
EARRINGS - 99 Cent Depot
BRACELET - iSanctuary
BOOTS - Trouve (via Nordstrom)
ANNIVERSARY RING - c/o Anjolee

Here are a few outfits from the week.  I was feeling like being comfy so I wore a t-shirt and skirt.  I needed a little color so I threw in the red wedges I recently found on clearance at Target.  I'm a huge fan of shorts and booties so I decided to wear my nude combat boots with something bright and girly.  The crochet vest was thrifted for me by my sister, Polka Dots.  I'm linking this second one with "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds.

 

I recently received this gorgeous anniversary ring from Anjolee.  All of their pieces are custom made and can be tailored according to metal type, quality and size.   I personally love the simple, classic design of this one and was able to wear it with everything from skirt and heels to shorts and boots!  They also have diamond engagement rings which you can customize as well, so if you're in the market for one I definitely suggest you check them out!

And the winner of the Shabby Apple contest is...

Pigtails picks the Shabby Apple winner - Denise Angela!

Denise Angela from Silhouette de Femme!  Congratulations.

I've been really into accessories lately.  They're the key to dressing up simple outfits and with the hot weather I've been wearing a lot of those.  It's nice to be able to throw on a cute top, shorts with some fabulous accessories and run out the door.  Oh, and maybe a little lipstick too, just for that girly touch!