Blue with animal prints

This blouse was a b-day gift from my mother in-law. It is cute and I wanted to wear it while we were visiting them this weekend. Tried to come up with a way to make it less cutesy and more hip. Figured animal print always looks great against blue. Got this belt on Thursday from TJ maxx for $14 and it was perfect with this blouse. Although it is a bit too matchy couldn't resist adding the same animal print heart necklace and my animal print wedge platform heels. Although I have to add I switched to blue/black flip flops when we went to the park.

This is where my husband joked 'what are you doing to that tree?' :)

Blue ruffle front blouse - Macy's

Black Shorts - Forever 21

Stretch and animal print belt - Betsey Johnson (TJ Maxx)

Animal print charm necklace - Betsey Johnson

Animal print wedges - BCBGirls

Watch - Michael Kors

Today's Activities: Drove after dinner to Ventura County (north of LA) to visit my in-laws. Although the kids did great sleeping on the drive up, my daughter woke up shortly after we arrived and would not go back to sleep and cried on and off the rest of the night. It was supposed to be super hot so we left early to feed the ducks at a nearby pond at a beautiful park. It had a creek that went next to two playgrounds. Kids did not seem to mind the heat and loved playing and feeding the ducks (see photo below). When we got home to cool off we had them swim in the not so heated jacuzzi tub. After a hearty lunch and nap we left again this time to another park to watch a live performance of Peter Pan performed by a gypsy group. Even my 18 month old sat through the whole thing totally engaged. My mother in law packed a yummy picnic for us to snack on while watching the show. We had the guys take the kids to the park while running some last minute errands than had a nice dinner at home. Before bed time Grandpa took out all his musical instruments and had a family jam session which the kids loved.

Here I am with my daughter feeding ducks at the creek.

Basics

Was not really dressing up blog worthy today but figured even the basics can be made a bit more interesting. This is just your basic white tee with a jean outfit. I realize the cut of these jeans are not really in style but they are so comfy. For a basic white tee I picked one with a little bit of sequins on the neckline for some interest. Since comfort was my goal I went with street sneakers but decided to go dressy with an updo hairdo and fringe rhinestone earings. I am never quite comfortable with my hair up. I feel I don't have the right features to pull it off most of the time. Was being brave today. I do like this double headband and it stays put most of the time.

White tee- Express (bought in Turkey at a bazaar for $1.50)

Jeans - Citizens (of Humanity)

Belt - Target

Headband - Target

Sneakers - Rocket Dog

Clip - from Turkey

Earings - Forever 21

Watch - Bulova

Activities: This was my outfit yesterday.  Wore something cute today too but never had time for photos nor will I have time to post anyway. Yesterday was jam packed with swim class and shopping in the morning followed by music class and costco shopping in the aftenroon. Then had my sister over for dinner and did a super quick trip to Nordstrom rack literally 20 minutes before they closed since I couldn't leave until at least one kid was in bed. Thank goodness for great return policy just bought stuff I am contemplating with the idea that I can just return them if I changed my mind. I now have decided I would like to switch to a normal (a super cool and stylish) tote bag instead of a diaper bag. So, searching for that ultimate bag. I have my eye on this animal print Michael Kors one but too pricey. Did find a tad smaller one online for a good deal but not sure if I can fit everything. Did buy a cool bag at the Rack from Marciano by Guess (sp?). It is purple, burgandy and lavendar leather with silver chain details. I am going to search a bit longer before using it in case I find something cuter. I also might change my coach wallet bag. This thing is attached to me at all times. The electric blue patent leather was cool but thinking of finding something more fall/winter, may be will go animal print in that. Need to hit the actual Coach store to see what new styles are out there. They seem to make the best wallet/purses.

Ruffles in Sunshine

This was one of the few left combo's on my list. I did miss this skirt as I didn't take it on my trip to Turkey. Although it is mini it is very comfy and love the pockets. This ruffled top is actually meant to be worn untucked as it has an elsatic band that sits on the waist. But it looks a little bulky and I liked it better this way.  You can see it with and without the shrug jacket. You will also notice in the photos without the jacket I am missing by belt as I lost it in the playground for a while then my friend found it.

Did a ponytail style hair today for the first time. Amazing how easier my hair is to style the less I wash it.

Photos are taken at the beautiful Balboa Park of San Diego...

Ruffle front sleveless top - Forever 21

Burgandy shrug - Alloy Catalog

Denim a-line mini skirt - Charlotte Russe

Belt - thrifted from Turkey

ankle cuff sandals - Victoria's Secret

Gold hoops - from Turkey

Watch - Michael Kors

Today's Activities: Had another crazy morning. Did a speed grocery shopping first, then went to the car shop to get my stupid car's 'service engine soon' light diagnosed, then finally head out to the park to meet my friend at 10 AM. Love that we walked all the way from the car to the playground only to have my son say he has to go 'potty' so rush back to the bathrooms which are right by the parking lot of course with diaper bag and daughter in tow. Talk about getting your morning exercise. Kids loved the big playground. We then drove to the other part of the park to watch a puppet show followed by a picnic lunch on the lawn. (see below)...

After naps, did a little swimming in our pool than got ready for another dinner party at our house. Thank goodness my mom came over so she entertained the kids for a bit as I got the food and table ready.

After a nice steak dinner, put the kids down and watched another couple episodes of True blood with my friend.