Conquering My Apple

I really appreciate Pigtails' tenacity.  When she sets her mind to conquer something, she does it.  Today she took on an apple.  Not slices, but the whole fruit, peel and all. 

We were at Princess Sparkles' ballet/tap class where it's always a huge challenge to entertain Pigtails for an hour, but the apple was doing a decent job.  It took the entire time and a lot of small little nibbles, but she eventually finished it.  She was very proud of herself. 


#1 - MIAMI BEACH
GREEN SHIRT - Old Navy (similar)
FLORAL DRESS - Forever 21 (similar)

  

#2 - SAVANNAH
DENIM VEST - American Eagle (similar)
WHITE JEANS - CAbi (similar)
WHITE RUFFLE SHIRT - Bizz (similar)

This 30 DAY REMIX is already posing a challenge (and it's only my 2nd day!).  It's not just wearing the same sets of clothes, but more the shopping fast.  I think the stores know I gave up shopping for Lent, and that's why they're sending out some of the best coupons ever.  Like this Old Navy/GAP/Banana Republic one where you can get 30% off your purchase (online code:  W8NWW3YGPJ7X).  If you use the coupon, do me a favor and let me know what you got (so I can live vicariously through you!!!). 

I really want to conquer this 30 DAY REMIX and shopping fast.  If I can just take it one day at a time, I'll eventually finish the entire thing without getting overwhelmed.  Kinda like Pigtails and her apple.  Then I too can be proud of myself!

Some Things for Spring

Yesterday I got a sweet email from my girlfriend, Sneakers, complimenting my blog.  This really made my day (especially after I got scolded in Target because Pigtails kept standing up in the cart).  Sneakers and I went to college together and she's never really been interested in fashion.  She asked me to post a list of a few budget-friendly pieces I thought someone like her could wear.  So here they are...

1.  STRIPED SHIRT (because it's so french, and they always look fashionable!)

STRIPED T-SHIRT
$8.50, Old Navy (exact)

RELAXED STRIPED TOP
$13.80, Forever 21 (exact)

2.  WIDE LEG JEANS (this style is flattering on EVERYONE...be bold and try WHITE!  I know, they get dirty but that's what bleach is for!)

SHOPPING TIPS:  check out Alloy because they have jeans in all different inseams - petite and tall!  American Eagle also has great jeans in various inseams and they're having a 20% sale with free shipping this weekend)



SPOON TROUSER JEANS
$34.90, Alloy.com (exact)

TIE BELT TROUSER JEANS
$29.50, Old Navy, (exact)



3.  CORAL SWEATER (adds a pop of color and is much more versatile than you think)

BASIC KNIT CARDIGAN
$14.90, Forever 21 (exact)

MOSSIMO BOYFRIEND CARDIGAN
$17.99, Target (exact)

4.  FLORAL TOP (it's feminine, flattering and fun!  Old Navy also has a bunch of floral tops $19.50 - $24.50... check them out here)

COUNTRY FLORAL TOP
$19.80, Forever 21 (exact)

FLORAL SURPLICE TUNIC
$15.80, Forever 21 (exact)

5.  UTILITY DRESS (super functional and looks great...can be paired with sneakers, sandals, flip flops!  And for moms - like me - with infants, you can even nurse in this one!)

MOSSIMO UTILITY DRESS
$24.99, Target (exact)

LINEN-BLEND ROLL-UP DRESS
$29.50, Old Navy (exact)

6.  SLIP ONS (they're cute, comfortable, and no one REALLY likes to tie laces, right?  Both TOMS and Forever 21 have all sorts of colors, but I thought these bright ones were happy)

TOMS CANVAS SLIP-ONS
$44, Amazon (exact)

DIANA SLIP-ON SHOES
$5.50, Forever 21 (exact)

Right now Old Navy has an in-store coupon for $5 off $25.  HAPPY SHOPPING!!!