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.

 

 

 

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!

 

Floral Dr. Martens, Chambray and a Mustache

"I was cute as a baby but I'm cuter now,"

Princess Sparkles informed me.

I asked her if she thinks Bucket will get cuter with age too.

"No, I don't think so."

I laughed and asked her why.

"Because he'll have a mustache.  I can tell."

BLACK MAXI - Target
OLIVE CARDIGAN - H&M
WRAP BRACELET - iSanctuary
FLORAL PRINT BOOTS - Dr. Martens

DENIM SHIRT - For Joseph (thrifted)
STRIPED TANK - Target
JEGGINGS - JC Penney
WEDGE SNEAKERS - Target

Here are a couple outfits from the past week.  I had been coveting an Alternative Apparel maxi then saw this Target one on clearance for $8 so I snatched it up (also got one in gray!).  The floral docs I got for $30 at Nordstrom (after price matching from Urban Outfitters and using gift card money).  The chambray shirt I got at a local thrift store and the wedge sneakers are from Target (of course!).

Princess Sparkles preps the stage for Bucket's performance

The Little Man

I'm so excited about my new Dr. Martens.  Back in high school they only had black or oxblood ones (I had the former).  But now they have all sorts of colors and patterns, like my floral ones.  Dr. Martens have definitely gotten cuter with age!

 

 

 

Denim Vest, Chambray, and A Personal Dresser

Mornings are always a challenge.

Getting everyone up, fed and out the door - on time - is nearly impossible.

I really appreciate when Camouflage helps me out.

He often gets cereal, brushes teeth and changes diapers.

The other day he helped get the girls dressed.

It's funny how we each dress the kids...

I like skinny jeans, skirts and mixed prints.

Camo likes t-shirts and cargos.

Monday's Inspiration - Katie Holmes

STRIPED SHORTS - Lamb (thrifted), $6
GREEN NURSING TANK - Glamourmom
OMBRE DENIM VEST - Forever 21, $29
SHELL NECKLACE - gifted from Hawaii
BRACELET - Heavenly Treasures

Today's "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds is Katie Holmes in a chambray dress.  I do wish I had a chambray dress but since I don't I decided to wear a pair of striped chambray shorts (which are Lamb and I thrifted new at GW for $6!) and my new ombre denim vest I got at F21 on a recent shopping trip with my friend, Fancy.  I saw it on the mannequin on my way out and ran back in to get it.  The shell necklace was given to me by my sister, Polka Dots, and the shoes are Vince Camuto thrifted new from GW.



Princess Sparkles in an outfit by Camouflage



It's so great that someone somewhere decided that denim on denim was no longer a "fashion don't."  Because it's a fun look and super comfy.  Just like my kids' fashion is influenced by which parent dresses them in the morning, I have magazines and other bloggers (and Inspiration Mondays!) to help me with my style!



Pink Chambray and Nap Time

"Do you want to take a nap?"

Camo asked Pigtails since everyone else in the house was sleeping.

Pigtails smiled and said "No!"

Yet on Tuesdays when I have to pick up Princess Sparkles from preschool,

Pigtails always falls asleep just before I get to the parking lot
and I have to carry her and Bucket.

 It's difficult -- no, make that impossible -- to schedule nap time.

PINK CHAMBRAY SHIRT - Parasuco (via Loemanns), $7
MATERNITY JEANS - Citizens for Humanity (thrifted), $.50
NURSING TANK - Target
SCARF - Heavenly Treasures
SHOES - Forever 21
CUFF - GS Lillian

Today I attempted to wear jeans, albeit maternity ones.  However they are super long and kinda small.  I actually didn't fit them when I was pregnant (sad, but true).  But my mom, Fair Isle, thrifted them for 50 cents!!!  And they make the perfect post-pregnancy jeans.  For a while I was slightly obsessed with the Loehmanns clearance racks (there's something about getting an additional 30-70% off already reduced prices that gets me everytime!) and I found this pink chambray shirt for $7.

Princess Sparkles takes a nap...

Pigtails doesn't :(
(Camo's pic of Pigtails after asking her to take a nap)

This time around I'm definitely fine with wearing maternity clothes after having the baby.  In fact, I still want to wear my maternity clothes, because this is probably -- no definitely...I think -- the last time I'm ever going to be wearing them.  And like trying to schedule a nap, I know me getting my old body back within a few weeks by just breastfeeding is not going to happen.  Because only celebrities can do that.

2 Way Tuesday - Wearing Red, White and Blue

RED SKINNY JEANS - LTB Little Big
WHITE TANK - Bebe
CHAMBRAY SHIRT - American Eagle
GLADIATOR WEDGES - Dolce Vita for Target

HOW I WORE IT IN MAY:
STRIPED TOP - Truelight
STRAPPY WEDGES - Colin Stuart
BRACELETS - My mom's (India town)
BELT - My mom's (vintage)

"Gorgeous!  Beautiful!"  These were the statements Princess Sparkles made as we watched the fireworks show at the local high school.  She also told me what each firework looked like.  "A train!"  "That one has sparkles!"  "That one looks like bugs!"  It was so precious to hear how excited Princess Sparkles was to see the show.  Meanwhile, Pigtails kept saying "wow!  wow!  wow!" as she watched fireworks for the first time.  Even though it was way past their bedtime, it was worth it because it was such a nice night with the girls!

For "2 Way Tuesday" I thought I'd wear a little red, white and blue.  I know it's a day late, but I wanted to anyway.  I saw a similar outfit in a magazine and liked how this was patriotic yet could be worn any day of the year.  I'm always thrilled to find things to wear with my red skinny jeans!

Anyway, hope you all had a "Wow," "Gorgeous" and "Beautiful" 4th of July!  And don't forget to enter my very first giveaway here.  It'd really mean a lot to me!

My First Giveaway!
Textured Pendant with Glass Beads and Glass Pearls

2 Way Tuesday - Blue Pattern Skirt and Chambray Shirt

BLUE SKIRT - Kimchi Blue
CHAMBRAY SHIRT - American Eagle
BELT - Forever21
SHOES - Seychelles
CUFF - Made by my Mom

This is how I wore this skirt last month...

 Princess Sparkles is really good at rewearing things from her closet.  In fact, she tends to have one favorite piece and she'll wear it almost everyday all day until I force her to take it off so I can at least wash it.  For a while it was her yellow princess dress.  Then a pink furry sweatshirt.  She's always obsessed with her red sparkle shoes, her crown, her headbands and necklaces.  Her current obsession is her gold tutu skirt.  I can't say I blame her.  It's pretty fabulous.

Anyway, I've been feeling like I don't rewear my clothes often enough on my blog.  I'd really like to start utilizing my closet to the fullest, because I actually do like my stuff!  I find that I appreciate my clothes most when I do a "3 Ways to Wear" post or during a "30 Day Remix."  So in order to start being better about rewearing my closet (and not buying new clothes), I've decided to do "2 Way Tuesdays" where I'll be remixing a piece that I've already posted about!

Today I chose my blue scarf patterned skirt.  I'm not sure why, I just felt like it.  Anyway, instead of wearing it with a cardigan and tank I chose a chambray shirt to change it up.  But I did keep with the pop of pink.  I like how it looks with blue!

I have to say, I can learn a lot from Sparkles about appreciating my closet.  I only wish I could wear my clothes out the way she does.  Hopefully this "2 Way Tuesday" will help.  And honestly, if I had a gold tutu skirt like hers, I'd probably wear it everyday too!