I had tried to wear this outfit couple days ago but there was an unfortunate incident with my daughter which caused the dress go back to the hamper within 5 minutes of me putting it on. Getting to wear it now. This dress is usually to mini to wear on its own but put this on for hosting a dinner at home so it was fine. I wanted to pair it with my gold bib necklace and mom's chunky gold wedges while I had access to them. Added the chunky gold chain watch to compliment the look.

Green graphic print jersey dress - Mango

Gold bib necklace - Kohl's

Gold wedges - Steve Madden (My mother's)

Gold bracelet watch - Ed Hardy

Today's (Saturday's) Activities: Woke up super late (had someone to wake up with the kids) so went to the beach somewhat late but that was OK as we were invited to lunch to relative's house which is right near the beach. Tried to get my daughter to nap there but no luck. So had them stay up later and had a good time there. Came home to put them down for a very late nap. Tried to kill time after they woke up but it was still early so went to the beach again. This time my uncle came and the kids enjoyed playing/swimming with him. Came home to shower and change and wait for our dinner guests. Kids acted pretty OK and gave me enough time to eat with the guests before putting them down to bed. Went to bed early (midnight) while my family went out. I was too exhausted.

Having fun with a flower

Finally got a chance to wear this combo. I was very proud to think of wearing my silk red and cream dress blouse with cuffed casual white summer shorts.  The blouse is stretchy silk so it is pretty comfy. The leather belt and high heels keep the dressy look while the shorts make it a bit more casual and very summer appropriate. Added a simle 3 tiered gold necklace that just somewhat blends with the chain like pattern of the blouse. A white watch was the only other accessory.

Had fun during this photo shoot as my cousin kept making fun of how I was holding the flower.

Silk red and cream blouse - Bebe

White Shorts - Target

Leather Belt - Limited

Brown Heels - Michael Kors

White watch - Michael Kors

Gold necklace - Forever 21

Thursday's Activities: Totally behind this week, internet connection and being busy with kids are the causes. Wore this outfit on Thursday. Went to the beach in the am, in the afternoon took the kids to a relative's house for pool and dinner. Kids swam twice as it was super hot. They had fun playing in the yard. Came home and put them down and just stayed home to chat.

Grundgy Plaid

I bought this dress at the bazaar to do this 'skater grundge' look by pairing plaid dresses with schiffon tops and tights etc... But figured I should also wear it as is while I am here. To add a bit of summer grundge went with the opend toed boots and chuncky chain necklace and a stretch belt. The dress has cute details like ruffled front and a skirt where the two sides are a bit longer than the front and the back. These self photos do not really show much of this but had to do a quick shoot before the sun set and the kids were about to get real fussy.

Plaid Dress - from Turkey (Bazaar)

Stretch belt - Forever 21

Chunky chain necklace - Forever 21

Open toe and heel boots - Juicy Couture (Zappos.com)

All black watch - from Turkey

Today's Activites: Went to the beach this AM, it was super crowded with more kids than usual. The sand was covered with beach toys and kids. They had a blast of course. (see photo below). During the kids naps I got my hair colored and cut. We asked the hair dresser to come down for a day to swim and to do our hair. It worked out great. In the late afternoon had over 4 mom's with kids for a playdate. It was chaotic but fun. After dinner and kids went to bed went out for some tea and dessert with my mom and aunt. Late night uploading photos and checking emails.