Blank Canvas

Last night's outfit was inspired by an old inspiration from In Style's April 2012 issue:

 I love this idea of a tailored vest over sleeveless top. And dark navy and lavender is a nice color combo...

 My sister located the XS of this Philip Lim for Target. I was in search of a simple white top that is not fitted and can go dressy. I like the detail in the front although it does add some unneeded bulk...

My attempts at eye make-up....

 Doubled up the multi-chain necklace with the spike necklace....

Got this gorgeous bag from TJ Maxx using the gift certificate my mother in law had given for my b-day. I have been looking for a new black bag and everything I tried on was just too plain and boring. Even the couple Michael Kors ones. This one just had the right amount of interest and yet pretty roomy and comfortable carrying it both ways. All real leather too...

 I can't afford real valentino's but I truly love the style...

Blouse - 3.1 Philip Lim for Target

Vest, Pants, necklaces - Forever 21

Purse - DKNY (from TJ Maxx)

Earrings - Cookie Lee

Heels - Shoedazzle

FRIDAY NIGHT:
So after that crazy day of driving to pumpkin patch picking up my son then going to my daughter's ballet rehearsal on the other side of the town and driving back in Friday afternoon traffic, I managed to get dressed and go out.
Well actually 'going out' for mommies is like conducting an orchestra. My husband had a very high level tennis match so we had to coordinate leaving the kids with my friend's nanny until her husband came home then my husband would pick them up from him. That added even more complexity to my already tight timeline but somehow it all worked out in the end.
And once we were seated with a glass of wine and paint brushes we could just breath and relax...
We took our time painting our wine plates then went across the street for some vietnamese. It was a very relaxing night after a very long and tiring day....

 Here is my plate. It is supposed to turn out in pink, blue, purple and orange. We shall see if it does...