Some days you have to create your own sunshine

 What I wore Saturday to the neighborhood holiday party... 

Combining by black friday sweater purchase from this year and the coat from last year's black friday shopping spree....

Sweater- Gap

Pants, booties - Amazon Fashion

Coat - J Crew

Necklaces - Baublebar

If the Princess ain't happy ain't nobody happy

Yesterday's outfit was inspired by an old Atlantic Pacific post:

Mine is a bit more summery version of this outfit and more blues and silvers. But the idea of mixing same tone animal prints was what I was going for….

Jacker, Scarf - Forever 21

Moto Leggings - ABS

Tote - Dolce Gabbana (very very old)

Necklace - Off Fifth

Bracelets - Cookie Lee and Bauble Bar

Sandals - Nine West (ridiculous old and back in style….)

SATURDAY:

Ah the morning was brutal. I happened to sign up my daughter for this Nordstrom Kid Fashion Show without realizing they do it before the store opens at a god awful hour of 7:30 AM on a Saturday morning. But once she was told there was no turning back. We both struggled to wake up and get ready. 

But it really was a very cool event. Just wish it wasn't so early…

It was just for the kids and their families and you got 15% off all kid clothing AND KID SHOES as a reward. My parents were so nice to wake up and come and watch and shop as well.

Before the show with the dress she picked….

She also selected the headband to go with it:

Walking down the runway with two of her friends….

 The girl just loves the attention!

 Having a blast...

Here are some other cute models….

At the mall's park afterwards with Grandparents...

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...