Pastels, Stripes and a Baby Boy Who Loves Pink

Bucket is learning to love pink.

Despite having boy clothes, there are still other "girly" things we have.

Like his pastel swaddles, bibs, towels and burp cloths.

Luckily he doesn't mind.

Because with 2 sisters I'm sure he'll be wearing lots of Princess costumes.

WHITE SKINNY JEANS, PINK LOAFERS, NURSING TANK - Target
GRAY/WHITE STRIPED CARDIGAN - TJ Maxx
AQUA SCARF - Heavenly Treasures
PINK CUFF - Made by my mom

Today I wanted to participate in two link ups:  Silverstyle's "Trending Through the Decades: Pastels," and Megan Mae Daily's and Casual Chic Kiki's "Fashion Challenge: Super Stripes Week."  Luckily I was able to pull off both!  The cuff was made by my mom and I love it because it's pink but it has tough looking studs on it.  The white skinnies are one pair of the many I got from Target since they're having their denim sale!

This snuggle saurus LOVES his pink burp cloth!!!

I didn't think wearing pastels would be all that challenging.  But as I dug in my spring clothes bins I realized I didn't have all that many pieces to choose from.  Maybe I need to go shopping or better yet, borrow something from Bucket!

3 Ways to Wear Pastel Blue Linen Sailor Pants

"MONOCHROMATIC"
PASTEL BLUE LINEN SAILOR PANTS - Derek Heart
BLUE SHEER COTTON SWEATER - Rogan for Target
PINK CUFF - Made by my Mom!
WHITE WATCH - Sprout

"PREPPY"
STRIPED CORAL SHIRT - Old Navy

"RELAXED"
LAVENDER COTTON TANK - Banana Republic
CREAM PASHMINA - JC Penney

Princess Sparkles recently learned how to do "butterfly kisses" and "eskimo kisses," and now her new thing is to make up other ways to give kisses.  She's very creative and has given "chin kisses," "eyebrow kisses," even "hand kisses."  I just enjoy kisses.

I decided to do a "3 WAYS TO WEAR" post on my BLUE LINEN PANTS because I wasn't sure what to wear them with.  I did a "monochromatic" version with a loose sweater.  Then I did a "preppy" version with a lightweight button down.  Finally I did a "relaxed" version with a semi-sheer lavender tank (found it in Polka Dot's closet!).  I found that what works best with these linen pants is to wear something sheer, lightweight and similar toned (pastels).

The thing I like about these linen pants is they remind me of being on vacation.  Unfortunately we're not going anywhere for Memorial Day Weekend.  So no "goodbye kisses" for us!  But if I'm going to be home on a holiday, then by golly, at least I'm going to dress like I'm on vacation!