Simply Teal

I might have seen a similar outfit in Lucky's style spotter cause when I spotted this t-shirt the look immediately came to my head. I love the detail of the tee. Even though it looks simple it is really nice jersey soft quality and it has tone on tone satin stripes. Great find for $15 from Forever 21.

Outfit: Dark grey skinny jeans, tigh high black suede boots, teal t-shirt, long black/silver necklace. Black fringe purse (from Guess about 10 years ago!).
I topped it with a slimlined black leather jacket when it got cool.

I was just thinking how the way I try on new clothes have changed now. I used to go up on my tiptoes and visualize what it would look like with heels on. Now, I bend over to see if it is showing too much decolte or too much leg. If I bend my legs does the waist hold up. Cause those are the positions I will be in throughout the day with the kids.
As I read the fashion blogs of 20 year olds I do lust over their ability to wear heels. Cause I do think heels make everything look cool. But it just not a reality in my everyday life. So, by buying shoes and clothes that work with kids I get to dress up during the day and the clothes don't collect dust in my closet for those once in a while girl's night out or date night.

Here is a photo of me today with my daughter during her first pony ride at the St. Patrick's day Festival.

Today's Activities: Breakfast at Mom's house, taking son to dance lesson. Attended the 'Kids in the Kitchen' event which was promoting healthy foods and snacks for kids. In the afternoon went to the St. Patrick's Day Festival.

Peachy Cargo's...

Weather is warming up so able to wear another outfit from my 'idea list'. These are the new cargo pants that were on sale at JCrew. Like that they have a drawstring waist so I can adjust it without having to go down or up a size. I rolled up the cuffs a bit. You can roll more to make them capri length or roll them all the way down for a pant look. The top is from forever 21 and silky material which I feel softens the cargo and cameo combo. Zip up jacket is a very old purchase from Target I think. The rocket dog cameo flats are really old too and I almost got rid of them one year but they are back in style now. Because they are so flat though you can't really wear them on days that involves a lot of walking, like zoo or sea world.

Outfit: Cargo pants, Peach silky top, cameo zip sweatshirt jacket, cameo flats. Native american style necklace (a gift from parents from South Dakota)...

Activities: Playdate at La Jolla rec center in the AM, walked and played at UTC mall in the PM, went to dinner with hubby, kids and friends to chuck e cheese at night. Trying to adjust the kids to the upcoming time change starting tonight.

Layered

Adopting one of the looks in my list of 30+ outfit ideas. Using the new utility jacket/shirt I got from sale on gap. The inspiration photo had grey skinny slacks which I am substuting with grey skinny jeans but the cuffs rolled up to make them ankle length. The photo also used a plain yellow shirt where mine has a slight design and a brown belt where mine is a dark coral color. I love this belt. It is from anthropologie and I think it will go with a lot of things. The best part is it is stretch material and there are no holes so it will fit no matter what size you are. I also needed an outfit today where I can wear during the day and at night for going out with my best friend. You will see the photo with heels is the night outfit and the boots are for during the day. Even though none of the pieces are necessarily warm there was enough of them layered on top of each other (3 layers) that I didn't feel cold even at night. I thought I would never be able to find the key 'navy vest' piece but of course there was one at forever 21. It is actually high quality wool gabardine material with lining and everything. Only for $24. This vest goes great over dresses without adding too much bulk. I am going to get lots of use out of it this coming spring.

Outfit: Grey skinny Jeans, Yellow t-shirt with light design from Target (very old), navy vest (forever 21), utility shirt worn like a jacket (gap), deep coral woven belt tied at hip (anthropologie), coral necklace (charlotte rousse), cognac colored platform heels, Michael Kors (great find at TJ Max). Day time with cognac boots (charles david).

Activities: Kid ventures with toddler class, lunch at home with a friend and her kids. Taking kids to music class in the afternoon. At night went out to an Italian Chef's showcase event with all you can eat appetizers, desserts and champagne all for free with my best friend. She finds the best deals.

I love my one night out per week with the girls. It is like medicine. I feel every mom should have a close group of girlfriends who are preferably not mom's so she can feel like her oldself and have fun and not talk about kids for a few hours. And it is very affordable when your friends find the best deals and events in town that are usually invitation only so you spend no money at all. :)