Doubling Scarves

Got the inspiration for this outfit from the lovely Diya from 'In Her Stilettos' blog post:

I really tried to pair a complimenting floral and solid scarf like hers and this was the best I can come up with. I found this blue scarf to match the silk one I have owned for years. It doesn't look as nice as I would. If I could have found a gold colored one I think it would have been paired better with the silky print.

You know I am not big on matching but I really liked how this bright blue patent leather purse perked up the outfit.

These earings also go so nice and since my hair was up they showed. They were made by my aunt who is a jeweler. Everytime we go to Turkey in the summer for my birthday she gives me the option of money or a my choice of a jewelry from her box as a gift. I always pick to choose from her on of a kind pieces. I love the sentimental value as well as the items.  The ring is also her creation. My mom purchased the gold and the turquoise and she made the ring. The chain around the stone is her patented design. So this was a joint gift from both.  

Getting so much out of my black platforms. I ordered a pair for summer so hope they look as good. I love the feeling of super high platforms. With their thick heels they feel sturdy and I feel so cool towering over everyone.

Another attempt at an eye make-up tonight. My husband called it intense and everyone noticed. Well that is what happens when you wear no eye make-up majority of the time. When you do have it on everyone notices it. My dad said my eyes looked twice as big. All due to the super easy to use e.l.f. eyeliner in midnight navy.

This lined cotton blazer jacket and the double scarves were perfect for the super chilly night. They kept me warm. Cause lets face it the unlined vintage lace dress (which really is a tunic as my mom keeps pointing out) does not offer much when it comes to warmth.

I put a single coat of blue nail polish right before we left and the photo shoot. My husband snapped this as he never gets this action...  The funky pose was also his idea!

Lace Dress/tunic - vintage

Blazer - Forever 21

silk scarf - from Turkey (Vakko)

cotton scarf - TJ Maxx

Platforms - Newport News Catalog

Jewelry - custom made from Turkey

Purse - Maxx New York

Saturday's Activities: It was my turn to take my daughter to gymnastics today while my husband took my son. After gym we went to lunch but she was alrady falling a sleep, after a little bit of shopping next door which was TJ Maxx we came home for naps. Great finds at TJ Maxx today. Usually I do not have the time or patience to go through the clothes but look at the things that are new and in display up front. Found some amazing tops for under $12. Then I came home and played a crazy game of 'dress up' I put my laptop on the dresser in the bedroom and just started creating one combo after another and jotting them all down right into my list. I kept showing each one to my husband who was first confused and thought the summer short ensemble was for tonight than just thought I was creazy trying on so many clothes. The room looked like tornado had hit despite the fact that I tried to put most of what I tried on back before trying on a new combo. I love the outfits. Such bright color combinations. And just adding hats and scarves and ankle socks made them so trendy. So, can't wait for the new season now. During this frenzy the kids woke up and my mom came to pick them up. We got ready and met the family for dinner at Bucca Di Beppo to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday. They sat the 9 of us at a table for 19 so we had a lot of room. A great fun night.

From left to right: My sister-in-law's Dad, my brother, her mother, my sister-in-law, my dad, me, my husband, my sister and my sister's boyfriend:

Granny Grunge

I finally got to wear this outfit. I had this inspiration back in August when I was browsing the magazines back in Turkey. I think it is from Elle Sept or Elle August 2010 issue.

When I saw this I remembered this dress I had stored in my son's closet. This dress is at least 13 years old  I kid you not. I just knew it wwould be worn again and even though it is a cheap one I kept it. With this spring's floral trend I am sure to wear it in warm weather as well.

This purple velvelt jacket just goes so nicely with the dress. Sometimes it just all comes together. (unlike the times where things just don't work). Anyway this jacket is also super old, at least 5-8 years. It was in Forever 21's clearance section and it was a size large but I fell in love and tried it on and realized it does look OK and bought it. I still remember that day, I was with my mom and another relative that was visiting. May be my stepdad's mother. So weird some clothes I have very vivid memories of when I purchased them or when I wore them.

I am just so amazed that this $4.80 owl charm necklace looks so good with so many outfits. Totally brings a vintage and cutesy charm to the ensemble. The colors are always perfect. And I bought this online not realizing it was bigger than I thought. Love it though.

I really neet to get  a better pair of black tights. These are so not as opaque as I would like.

Also see the 'chanel' like resin ring I added...

Floral Dress - Eye Candy

Purple Jacket & black beret & owl necklace - Forever 21

Black LS top - Gap

Black suede boots - Steve Madden

Friday's Activities: Knowing it will rain in the afternoon but clear in the morning took the kids to sea world and met my friend there. We didn't do much, saw the polar bears, walrus, penguins then went the seasame st. play area. Then she had to leave with her younger one to the Dr's and I took her older son and my 2 to the dolphin show where at the same time I fed them lunch. Amazing how once you are comfortable with two kids handling 3 is not that bad. Brought them to my house (we had already moved her car seat to mine). My two napped but hers likes to just play which was fine.

When they woke up they had a playdate while we hung out. I left as soon as my husband came and met my best friend at the mall. We had dinner then shopped (in rain). Bought the most amazing purple faux fur jacket at Forever 21 on clearance for $14!!! It is super nice quality fur too. From the twelve by twelve collection. Can't wait to wear that one. We then went to a 10:30 pm showing of King's Speech. Good movie, definitely oscar worthy.

Kids posing with me again:

Ice Cream Social

Somewhat of a menswear outfit today. The inspiration came form the instyle magazine from a few months back:

I first tried this with my Banana Republic tweed vest but it was too high in the neck and you couldn't see the plaid shirt at all. So went with this crop tan vest instead. I am not hating the outfit but not super crazy about it either...

I love this orange cardi but dying to find a crimson/cinnamon color  for the new season.

These Booties are actually not super high and I was able to wear them in the afternoon to kids' music class. In the morning to the swimming class though I wore the shorter heeled military boots instead. I forgot to take photos with this canvas shoulder purse which went really nicely with the outfit. Got this for summer from H&M.

Orange Cardi - Gap

Crop Vest - Target

Plaid Shirt - Forever 21

Cargo Pants - J Crew

Peep toe booties - Juicy Couture

Another outfit today, this one is my mom's. She said she was inspired by my outfit yesterday. She just got this white skirt from a thrift store for the summer but when she saw me pair it with a chunky winter sweater created this ensemble. Looks so cute...

Today's Activities: We hung out at home then my mom came to go to the swim class with us. That 30 minutes of pool tired them all out. We came home for lunch and naps. Tried a new Rachel Ray recipee for dinner while they napped. Once again took almost the entire nap time to cook.  Went to music class in the afternoon. Then with my friends bought the kids frozen yogurd (they see it as ice cream) and had them eat that inside a nearby starbucks. Amazing how with ice cream they can all sit quietly around the table. My sister came over to hang out with us and have dinner. The recipee did turn out good but not sure if it was worth all the effort and my son did not like it.

Here are all our kids enjoying ice cream after music class: