Bazaar Warrior

I know I got inspired for this combo from a fellow blogger or a photo in a magazine but can't remember which. The glitter tank with the thin denim shorts is cute but an expected pairing, however adding a brown belt and tan colored shoes makes it interesting. And I have to admit I took off the shoes after the photo shoot and put on brown flip flops for majority of the time when I was with the kids then put them back on when going out at night.  I used hardly any jewelry. Just the all black watch which goes great with the black writing on the tank top and the thin evil eye bracelet on a red satin string.

'Back to Rock' Tank - From Turkey - LC Waikiki

Thin Denim Shorts - From Turkey - Jei WEIL

Brown Belt - Limited

Black watch - from bazaar in Turkey

Evil eye bracelet on red string - from Turkey

Tan sandals with gold studs - Michael Kors (from TJ Maxx)

Today's Activities: Went to the beach by myself with the kids. Had a good time with a friend there.  The water was beautiful and flat. Brought back the kids and left with my mom to the saturday bazaar again. Probably our last time so we shopped our hearts out. Even managed to find an authantic Anna Sui top! You have to search for 30 minutes before finding those one of a kind pieces of course so not that easy in the boiling heat. But, mom and I are experts at this so walked away with great stuff. After we got home we hosted a playdate. Kids had a blast running around and had a chance to chat and drink tea. After the kids went to bed went to my mom's cousin's house to chat and play cards.

I can't say this was the most successfull combo. I wanted this look of lacey skirt peeking out of a simple t-shirt but this is actually dress and since it is a-line it somewhat bulks under the tee around the waist line. Oh well. I piled on all my gold chain necklaces (total of 3) to compliment the light golden design on the t-shirt. To continue the off white look went with a bone ring and tied a cream scarf around my wrist. I realize now it somewhat looks like a bandage than an accessory. Like I said not my best. Finally finished it off with my rose gold flip flops.

Off White tee with gold design and a knot - Forever 21 (mom's)

Cream summer dress - Mango

3 Gold chain necklaces - Forever 21 (bought at different times)

Bone leaf ring - from Turkey, gift from my aunt

Cream scarf tied around the wrist - from Turkey (bazaar)

Rose flip flops with silk roses - BCBGirls

Today's Activities: Had a good night, woke up at a normal hour. My daughter actually slept in with my mom until almost 10 AM! Went to the beach a bit late but the weather was perfect. All our friends and family were there, so stayed longer and had lunch there again. Hope to try to pack lunch tomorrow. After naps we went out to eat 'lokma' (syrupy dessert) and also bought some books for my son. He talked non-stop during the whole outing asking about every little thing he saw. His brain is like this sponge that is just dying to absorb everything around him. Cute but also exhausting. My daughter choses to explore and learn by touch so she is constantly on the move, quietly getting into trouble. We came home early evening to play in the yard under shade. Had dinner late and stayed home to play cards/dominos.

Izmir

Got this cute tank top at the Bazaar last saturday and put this combo together with the items I have here with me on this trip. Due its design it is best worn when pulled all the way down so you can see the full photo and writing. Either skinny jeans or tights. Might also go over skirt (will try soon). 'Izmir' is the name of the city I am from and where I am visiting now. On the top it has names and photos of its famous landmarks and neighborhood names. Loved it. For 5TL (approx $3.50) great bargain too. I kept the whole look casual with the black converses but to contrast added the bead bib necklace. I remembered later to also wear my new all black watch which went great.

'Izmir' Tank Top - from Turkey

Dark Grey Skinny Jeans - Closet

Slip on shoes - Converse

Black Bead Bib nekclace - Forever 21

Black Watch (not shown in photos) - from Turkey

Today's Activities: Had a rough night with the kids last night, my daughter did not go to sleep until 4:30 AM and woke up my son on and off during that whole time. Even though the lady and my mom tried to help neither kid would go to them so I ended with both in my bed and did not fall a sleep until 5 only to wake up at 7 AM! Brutal. Went to the beach in the AM but it was windy and my kids refuse to go in when there are waves so we cut it super short and came home. Let my daugther take her nap before lunch so she can catch up. Went back to the beach (no kids) to meet the family and have lunch. When we got home kids were awake. Hung out around the house. Had a mini playdate with a neighbor and hosted some relatives. Hoping for a better night and day tomorrow.