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!!! 

 

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!

 

 

 

Burgundy Leather Skirt and a Linguist

"I know lots of languages,"

Princess Sparkles informed me.

She's attends Japanese immersion school, so I figured she was talking about that.

"Like tiger.  Roar!  I also speak penguin, hummingbird, dog and baby too!"

I asked her if she knew what the animals/baby were saying.

"I can speak it but I don't understand. 

I know what I'm saying but I don't know what they're saying."

BURGUNDY FAUX LEATHER SKIRT - Foreign Xchange
RUCHED KHAKI JACKET - William Rast for Target
EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures (Shop With a Mission)
BRACELET - iSanctuary
OPEN TOE ANKLE BOOTIES - Thrifted (thanks, Mom!)

DENIM AND LEATHER MOTO JACKET - Forever 21
BURGUNDY LEATHER SKIRT - Foreign Xchange
TRIBAL PRINT KNEE HIGH SOCKS - Forever 21
T-SHIRT, BLACK WEDGE BOOTIES - Target
SEQUIN SCARF - Charlotte Russe

BLUE LEGGINGS, SWEATER - Forever 21
FAUX LEATHER JACKET - Loehmanns
PLAID SCARF - Hand-me-down
MOTO BOOTS - BCBGeneration

I'd been searching for a leather skirt when I came across this burgundy one at Foreign Xchange for 50% off the sale price!  It was $17!  I wore it first to church with a William Rast for Target jacket, then decided to change it up later in the day for a night out with friends.  Because we were going to be outside, I put on my F21 moto jacket I got for $8 (also 50% off sale price) and knee high socks.  The third outfit I'm linking up to Two Bird's "Inspiration Monday."  These are actually my workout clothes, but I dressed them up with boots and a jacket.

Princess Sparkles talks to her pet fly (eww!) in her "bug home."

I'm amazed how real faux leather looks and feels nowadays.  I'm also amazed I found such a cute skirt for such a good deal!  It's always a thrill when you find something on sale of the sale price.  Now that's what I call speaking my language! 

Burgundy Cowboy Boots, An Anorak and Valentine's Day Pretzel Wreaths

"Can I keep these to remember you by?"

Pigtails asked my mom, Fair Isle, holding up a bag of M&Ms.

We were getting ready to leave grandma's, where the treats flow in abundance.

Because at home I try to limit sugary snacks... To bribing.

Otherwise how else would I get them to clean up toys or get in the car?

EMBROIDERED DRESS - Forever 21 (swapped)
BLACK ANORAK - Last Chance Boutique
RED PURSE - B Makowsky
BLACK BOOTS - BCBGeneration (via Macys)

TURQUOISE MOTO JACKET - Nordstrom
TRIBAL PRINT SWEATER - Old Navy
JEGGINGS - JC Penney
NECK SCARF - Made by my mom
BURGUNDY BOOTS - Goodwill (thrifted)

Polka Dot French Manicure Nails for Valentine's Day

Here are two outfits I wore today.  The first one I wore to church.  The dress was from a swap and thanks to "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds, I paired it with an anorak and motorcycle boots.  The second outfit I wore to a 6-year old birthday party at Scooter's Jungle. 

Decorating Valentine's Day pretzel wreaths
with cookies, candy and white chocolate.

Our finished Valentine's Day pretzel wreaths.  Yum!

I'm still madly obsessed with nail art.  I change it up every few days.  It's a fun way to accessorize without spending much money.  To me it's the perfect treat!

 

Leggings and a "Magic Hat"

Princess Sparkles is a hide-and-seek expert! 

Although she tends to hide in the same place (currently it's under the table), she will roll out from under it when you look, and roll back when you're done. 

Good thing Pigtails has her "magic hat" to help her find her sister!

OUTFIT #1
EGGPLANT LEGGINGS - Forever 21
TUNIC TEE - c/o Zoe Clothing
SWEATER - Apt. 9 (Thrifted)
OLIVE BOOTS - Downtown LA

Monday's Inspiration from Two Birds

OUTFIT #2
EGGPLANT LEGGINGS - Forever 21
FLORAL SWEATER - Thrifted
FUR VEST - Sanctuary via Nordstrom
CUFF - Downtown LA
BOOTS - Jessica Simpson

I'll be the first to admit this isn't the best "inspiration" I've done.  But it's "Inspiration Monday" from the sisters at Two Birds and I wanted to participate.  These eggplant leggings (which I wore 2x last week) were in the same color vein so I thought I'd post it.  I'll try and wear some cute bell bottom pants later this week to change it up.

Pigtails wears her "magic hat" to "look for" Princess Sparkles

I know I've been wearing a lot of leggings, but when your belly sticks out as far as mine does, you'd want to wear leggings too.  I'm looking very pregnant lately.  I don't think I could hide it even if I tried really really hard.  Not even a magic hat could help me with that!