The way I am

 Today's inspiration came from a photo in November 2011 issue of Lucky Magazine:

The whole segment was on wearing bowtie's. and I love finding new outfits to wear my cute velvet bow pin!

 Both the chambray button down blouse and this purse was sadly had not been worn in ages. And just like houses are meant to be lived in and cars are meant to be driven to keep up their maintenance clothes are the same way. They get somewhat dusty and moldy like when they haven't been touched for years. I am glad they were worn today.

 Added the capri leggings under the mini full skirt. You see I can get away with mini skirts with kids ironically if they are stretchy and tight. If they are flouncy and full they are too unpredictable and leggings are a must.

 Wore my old (and much smaller) Chanel sunglasses...

 These loafers are possibly one of the oldest shoes in my closet and have been worn to death but I keep them in good condition by polishing them and keeping them in a box with shoe molds.

 

Shirt - Vintage

Skirt - TJ Maxx

Leggings - H&M

Bow Pin - Asos

Purse - Nicole Miller (TJ Maxx)

Socks - Forever 21

Loafers - Via Spaga

Sunglasses - Chanel

TODAY:
Pre School day. Had to leave the school early cause my son feel and cut under his chin on the slide. His biggest complaint was the stupid butterfly bandaid. He hates bandaids for some reason.
We left and got them a Mc Donald's lunch which is not something we do often so it is a treat.
Stayed home in the afternoon and at night watched Cars2 from Netflix.

black socks

Finally wearing this adorable top I scored at TJ Maxx like 5 months ago! I lined up 5 different outfits with it but haven't worn them yet. The issue is I have too many outfit ideas and not enough days to wear them!

 The top is silky in the front and soft almost sheer cotton in the back. Even the sleeves are half and half.

 Added layered coral beeds and a heart charm. The coral red rose ring and a gold watch and I was done.

 Obviously the funky part of this outfit was the black ankle socks in coral heels! Totally out of my comfort zone but I just did it!

 Sitting in front of my faux fireplace in the living room lined with all my b-day cards!

 Posing all over the living room/dining room area of the house today...

In front of the painting of my son my Step-dad has done. Temporarily we hung it here until we can hang it over the large stair wall...

Top - TJ Maxx

Shorts & necklaces & socks & heels - Forever 21

Watch - Ed Hardy

Ring - Ruche

Today's Activities:
Decided to take it easy today cause we have been doing some hard core playdates and have a big one at our house tomorrow so today was a rest day. Hit TJ Maxx first to look at some workout tops. I realized all of mine are very crop (you know from that era and when I had flat abs) so I needed some longer tops that is going to keep my midsection covered. I must say shopping for workout tops is not as fun as I thought it would be. Not that much selection. At least at TJ Maxx the prices are decent cause I can't see myself shelling full price ranges of $35-$50 for these. Of course when can you go to TJ Maxx and not find other stuff. They had a super cool selection of winter felt hats at F21 prices. Also some cool flat boots. I plan to wear more boots this fall/winter and need them to be flat. Looking for a distressed gray and a light tan color. I found some but haven't totally decided on them yet.
My son also found some dora lego set that was on clearence he was very excited about. He talked literally non stop about it the entire time! He is sooo into legos now.
Then we went to the indoor play area and had lunch there. It was packed but kids made some new friends and had a good time.
After naps the plan is to grocery shop for tomorrow.
My best friend came over and we attempted some crazy highlight project on each other's hair! Photos to follow later....