Pastel Pink

Another one of those inspired combo's this afternoon. This was a tiny photo in a big 'index' page of a style magazine:

The minute I saw it again I thought to myself I have a silk pink shirt and black shorts. Also great reason to wear my favorite Kate Spade sandals.

I love these sandals. They were bought during the 'sex and the city' era where owning designer cute shoes was something I had to follow.
I could have gone black jewelry but decided to go all pink which I think looked very elegant. The necklace is a gift my mom. She got the stones from Turkey I think and made the necklace herself. Knowing I like big stones but simple style she didn't add anything and I love it. Gave it to me during my baby shower for my daughter. Mom always beleives in getting something for the mom on baby showers. The ring is also a gift from her given a year later on my xmas or b-day can't remember to go with this necklace. The earings are my own purchase.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Pink silk blouse - Ann Taylor

Black Belt - Ralph Lauren

Black Shorts - Express

Pink/grey shiny sandals - Kate Spade - Off Fifth (saks outlet)

Necklace, ring - gift from Mom

Earings - Juicy Couture - Nordstrom's

 

So, I need to admit I wore this outfit in the afternoon only. Knowing I was going to wear this I wore nothing special in the morning. But, thought I should show it anyway:

 

  

Couple notes of this casual outfit. I have now discovered my old babydoll style tops I acquired during pregnancy and breastfeeding days look great when tucked in and blousened over. Second, the jacket on the left is a pricey item from Disneyland. Since most of your kids are too young, you probably have not done many trips to disney yet, so let me give you a heads up. There is a whole dress code in Disneyland. Everyone dresses in their best disney character clothes. Given that we live 1.5 hours from Disneyland and most likely will be going at least twice a year, I decided to buy this 'mickey' jacket during my second visit along with a princess hat. Of course I was pregnant at the time so bought a little large size but it is still OK. And my son's reaction when I wear it is priceless.

 

Today's Activities: Family visit to the zoo followed by lunch there. After another day of successfull naps at home went to my little sister's housewarming party. Came home to host couple relative/friends for dinner (my secret: I always cook dinner while the kids are napping and am a big fan of crockpot dinners. This way I can stay as late as dinner time in the afternoons knowing dinner is waiting at home).

Lacey Rocker

My outfit choices have become increasingly difficult during the past week because I am trying very hard to only wear items I will NOT be packing to Turkey. I am concerned since I am gone for 4 months and can only take so much clothes for myself as how I am going to sustain a different combo each day. My spreadsheet list has been very helpful as I was able to select combinations that uses the same bottom or shoes etc... But without relying on my vast selection of clothes in my closet it is going to be tough. Of course it is shopping heaven there but I only have limited funds and can't go crazy. Plus as you know my favorite thing is pairing one new item with things I own and without access to everything it is going to be challanging.
Anyway, this is a very old outfit. I love this lacy top with the ruffle hem. The back is made out of cotton t-shirt material so it is very comfy to move in. These jeans were my first purchase of 'skinny' jeans. Later I realized I could get much skinnier models but I still like to wear this pair as well. I like it is cute front square pockets. For the evening I paired them with my zipper heels. I love how cute these heels are. They also great with my dark grey skinny jeans too.

For day time I wore my converses.

Lace white top - Victoria's Secret Catalog

Rock Republic 'skinny' jeans - Victoria's Secret Catalog

Zipper Heels - BCBGirls - TJ Maxx - $30

Converse - $55

Today's Activities: Sea World in the morning with playgroup. After successfull naps we ventured out to run last minute errands before our big trip. Had dinner and play date at my best friend's house with the whole family.

Daisy day, daisy night

So, this outfit was created to wear these cutest betsey yellow sandals I have for my night activity with the girls. However, when I tried it on with those shoes it just didn't have the look I was going for. Too late to figure something else out I kept the outfit with the black boot looking sandals for the day. I ordered these sandals and another pair from zappos. At a first galance I was sure I would be sending these back as they other pair was cuter. However, I realized I already had two cute looking sandals and liked the roughness of these ones. They give the feeling of boots. My mom would say they look like you took black eletrical tape and wrapped it around your ankles and feet but something about the look draw me. So kept these and sent the other ones back. The yellow tank is actually babydoll style. I like how when you tuck in babydoll cut tops they look great. The cardigan is a new find from Guess on sale. Got one in black as well as they are the type of cardigan you will have forever. Very cozy and comfy with no zippers or buttons. The shawl color can look very dressy when worn up as well.

Yellow Babydoll tank (worn tucked in) - Victoria's Secret

Khaki colored cotton cardigan - Guess - $35

Boyfriend Jeans - Newport News - $39

Belt - F21

Boot Flat Sandals - Boutique 9 - Zappos - $120

Earings - Buffolo Exchange

Today's Activities: Outdoor toddler class with the kids. Music Class in the afternoon.

Here we are at the outdoor toddler class. My son on the right, daughter in the middle and my friend's son on the left. Never seen a 3 way slide before! I had to hold the boys so they would pose before sliding down.

NIGHT OUTFIT

So, the idea was to keep the day outfit with some minor changes for the night but I was so fed up with the jeans falling off me that I changed all together.

Purple Cardigan (which always looks blue for some reason) - Gap

Scarf - from Mom who bought it in Turkey

Skinny Jeans - F21

Brown leather boots - Newport News

Dior Purse

Night Activities: Went out for dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant and then drinks and bowling with 3 other mommy group friends: Mommy's night out. :)