I will go sailing no more

Today's outfit was inspired by a photo in Anthropologie Magazine:

I liked this white with white combo and the shearling coat add on...

Lace top, Shearling Vest, Jeans - Forever 21

Boots - Steve Madden

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
I actually did wear a blog outfit yesterday but it wasn't all that special and I was way too busy for photo shoot plus posting. We had a nice outdoor class at the park then had friends over for a playdate.
Today was preschool followed by a work party that was fun but lasted quite long.
One more day to Vegas and I am torn about my outfit choices. :)

Happy Trails

 Had a pick a total casual combo today for our guided nature hike with class activity...

This one from September 2011 issue of Lucky worked just fine:

Vest, Striped cardigan, striped top - Forever 21

Cargo Pants - J Crew

Sneakers - Rocket Dog

Purse - Bueno

TODAY:
Again managed to conduct my work conference calls amongst driving and playground drama this morning.
Our outdoor class met at a playground near a canyon trail. The teacher had arranged to volunteer hiking guides to take the kids to a nature hike. They love these types of walks where they find out about different plants and bugs and walk on uneven ground. It was a lot of fun.

Not sure why she looks so sad...:)

Saying Good-Bye

 This was my outfit yesterday (Friday)... The inspiration came from the Nov 2011 issue of Glamour Magazine:

I wore the animal print crop cardigan backwards to have the high neck part in the front. And the vest is longer so covers the cropness of the cardi.

Vest, Top, Boots, Necklace - Forever 21

Pants - Romwe

Purse - Thread Show

FRIDAY:
After Preschool and naps we had a huge group of people at our house for a going away party for one of our friends who are moving away. It was absolute chaos but so much fun at the same time. The boys went a bit out of control and demolished my daughter's room but thank goodness to the 'army of mom's' as my husband called we managed to put it back in order.
I realize now it is not just our kids that build friendships. Without realizing we have built such amazing friendships and connections and you don't realize how much they mean to you until the possibility of loosing them. My friend and I were in tears and it is going to be such a hard separation. I don't think our kids who are great buddies are going to hurt as much as we will.
I thought after a certain age separations and good-bye's were behind us but I am reminded again how much they hurt.

Have you said good-bye to a good friend lately?

Will miss you so much!

Reindeer Games

 Today was one of those days where the outfit looked better on paper and in my mind than in reality!

The inspiration was very new from the most recent December (2011) issue of Lucky  magazine:

I actually 2 other outfits on this page that I will re-create...

 I like the top portion of the outfit. Allowed me to use this super old floral thermal top I have owned for years. It is so soft and comfy. I have always worn it with seats and leggings as lounge wear so it was nice to wear it dressy.

 And getting wear my new shearling bomber vest! Such good quality all around. It even feels like real leather and the fit is great. 

I added the earrings I got a few thread shows back. They are made out of recycled old records!

 These are also new. Since the pair I wanted from piperlime had sold out I decided to go the cheaper route to obtain what I call a 'heeled hiker' boot. I am just not sure about my Dennison to add teal socks. I really wanted a chunky sock look but didn't have any pair of socks that worked with that!

 I had truly adored the polka dot cream tights from JCrew last year. So this year I got these as a gift from sister from Romwe. They are not exactly polka dots but pretty close.

Vest, Boots, skirt, ankle socks - Forever 21

Thermal Top - Free People

Hose - Romwe

Earrings - Thread Show

TODAY:
Had a fun day. At preschool a group of mommies were assigned to assemble the gingerbread houses. The kids will get to decorate these next wednesday in class. We were constantly surrounded by little pairs of eyes who were quitely begging for graham cracker scraps and frosting!
In the afternoon went to my Dad's house to decorate his tree. The kids got a hold of this old tinsel decoration and created a big mess but they sure had fun jumping on my dad's bed and singing from the top of their lungs with their uncle and auntie!

 They sure are not perfect but the kids won't care, especially when they get to cover it with more frosting and candy!

And here are some fun photos from tonight at my Dad's House:

This is an ornament I made from cross stitch back in 1993!

My kids have stockings in both my mom and my dad's house!

Then the jumping and singing on the bed activity begins!

My crazy children!

My daughter with my SIL. She could be hers!

My cutie pie Nephew!

The tree is done!