A little Sun and Makeup

Nothing like a little sunshine and makeup to turn the week around. Hopefully the rain and clouds will stay away for the weekend so the kids and I can play outside some more. Maybe we can get down to the beach again.

• It's Day 17 and "Newer Shirt" was the theme. I've worn this flower shirt before on our last day in Florida but with shorts. I'm glad to be able to wear it again today and without a jacket! I kept my accessories simple with a pink beaded bracelet, brown watch and some pink and gold hoop earrings. No necklace needed with this high necked top. 

Makeup is all Younique products except lipstick and eyebrows. 

Grayson's birthday planning update ahead! I'm so behind but I did finally manage to get a few things checked off my list. Date and time has been picked. Guest list has been finalized and now I just need to rush order the invitations! Decorations and food has also been decided on. We stopped by Michael's today and picked up a couple of items. They had an entire Mickey Mouse Clubhouse section! I still have lots to get. I'm not going to make to many things myself this time though. I'd usually feel some guilt about this but I'm okay with it. I just don't have as much time to make everything. 

Day 9: April Showers Bring May....

Rainy day here but I won't let that stop me from wearing this adorable off the shoulder flower shirt! "Flowers" is today's theme and the vibe of this shirt is perfect to brighten up such a cloudy gloomy day!

Paired with cuffed white skinny jeans, brown wedges and a simple blush and gold necklace, this outfit would be perfect for lunch with friends or even a dinner date with the hubby! 

Though this look is perfect for going out you could easily wear it with flats or sandals and a denim jacket to make it a little more casual! 

You can find similar shirts HERE, at Francesca's or HERE at makemechic.com

Goodbye Florida

This was my last day of Florida outfit. Like I said in an earlier post, I completely forgot to pack "regular" shirts for my vacation. So in an attempt to casual up this ultra girly silky top I paired it with a pair of jean shorts and amazing ankle strap sandals from Old Navy! Pairing up dress shirts with casual shorts is something I will be doing a lot of in the next few months. With a closet full of dressier shirts from when I used to work, it's an easy solution to put the two together. 

Today we are visiting family in Pennsylvania before heading home and I'm already missing the warm sun and blue skies. The snow on the ground is a bit depressing but luckily it's spring now and hopefully I won't have to wait long before I can bring my shorts back out! 

Where to shop! Exact shorts, sandals and shirt found at links below!

  Shorts        Old Navy      

Sandals     Old Navy    

          Blouse      Francesca's         

I'm Part of the Minivan Mafia!

So it happened! I am now the proud owner of a minivan! I am absolutely loving my new Honda Odyssey! Eight seats, heated front seats (keeps my booty toasty), leather, sliding doors, a built in cooler, moon roof, and a bunch of other fancy stuff! I sat in this thing for hours yesterday, no lie! I even tried to invite friends over to hang out with me in the minivan for some reason they  declined. Weird. Anyways, we comfortably loaded all three kids and went on our first car ride as a family since Grayson was born. For the last seven months we've had to take two vehicles to go anywhere as a family. Who new I'd be a minivan mom AND be excited about it!?!

In my attempt at staying stylish while picking up my new momobile from the dealership, I wore my new floral print cold shoulder blouse from Express. I am loving this silky blouse. Its so bright, fun and versatile. Great for everyday but could easily be paired with a skirt for a night out. Also I can wear it with white shorts and sandals in the summer! I'm not one to usually wear patterns but I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone lately and this pattern was not overwhelming at all. I paired it with a pair of dark skinnies, matching red flats and a long cardigan.

Now that I'm a part of the minivan van world I can't wait to purchase a Minivan Mafia graphic tee and pull up to Lily's school tomorrow with the other minivan mommies. I feel like I'm part of new gang. A gang of cool moms! Is that pushing it? It might be, but I think it works ;)

You can find wear to buy similar items on sale at the bottom of page

 

Cold Shoulder blouse

 

Express This is the exact shirt I'm wearing. Not on sale, but it is B1G1 (buy 1 get 1) 50% off

 

Target

 

Jeans

 

Old Navy

 

Express   Express jeans are on sale B1G1 for $29.90

 

Cardigan

 

Target 

 

Red Flats

 

Target

 

Target

 

 

Colored Jeans

Colored jeans are a fun easy way to step out of the everyday usual blue jean go to. Browns, burnt oranges, burgundy, olive and other greens, grey along with white if your super daring, are perfect shades for Fall and winter. The safe way to wear the colored jean would be to add a solid shirt or blouse. Try something new though. There's no reason why you should feel limited to a solid shirt, blouse or sweater. Adding a stripped black and white shirt, a pattern or gingham is not only simple but bumps your outfit up that extra notch. Super cute and super easy! I only have a burnt orangey jean right now but am seriously contemplating buying not only burgundy but an olive colored pair as well! Another awesome selling point on the colored jean is that when the baby throws up on them you can just switch them out for your favorite blue jean without having to change your top. ;) #yesthathappened #thankskid

Similar items can be found bottom of page

 

Jeans:
Target

http://www.target.com/p/women-s-mid-rise-jegging-olive-mossimo/-/A-50720492

 

Gap

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1048555&vid=1&pid=464671012

 

Macy's

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/style-co.-curvy-fit-colored-wash-skinny-jeans-only-at-macys?ID=2132416&pla_country=US&cm_mmc=MSN_Bing_Womens_RTW_PLA-_-RTW+Womens_Women's+Jeans+-+BS_Other+Jeans+Brands-_-11620705994-_-pg25022_c_kclickid_c181da4b-622c-466d-8ea0-a77ea7960a40&trackingid=424x25022

 

Shirts:

Target

http://www.target.com/p/women-s-gingham-favorite-shirt-merona/-/A-50756949

 

http://www.target.com/p/women-s-denim-favorite-shirt-medium-indigo-merona/-/A-50805904?lnk=rec|pdpipadh1|related_prods_vv|pdpipadh1|50805904|3

 

Kohl's

 

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2662727/womens-lc-lauren-conrad-pleated-metallic-top.jsp?color=Harlan

 

Express

http://www.express.com/clothing/women/blue-and-white-quatrefoil-zip-front-blouse/pro/08622812/cat430028

 

Express

http://www.express.com/clothing/women/lace-back-adina-stripe-reversible-barcelona-cami/pro/08562977/cat430028?selectedColor=