Casually Chic

 Very casual and basic outfit today. Normally I wouldn't even post an outfit like this but I had an inspiration photo and everything so why not... I got the idea from the Victoria's Secret Catalog:

The thin scarf on the right small photo reminded me of these crochet skinny scarves I have from years ago. I have 3, one in pink, one in cream and one in brown. Wearing them over a henley topped with a beret created a very casual and effortless look. I went with uggs for convenience.

 Here I am yelling at the kids probably to not do something. Usually I manage to make a sudden turn and smile or pose when the timer clicks but not this time!

Henley - Guess

Jeans - Old Navy

Beret and Scarf - Forever 21

Boots - Uggs

TODAY:
My son woke up with a fever today (after a rough night of getting up a few times) so didn't do preschool and stayed home with both. We managed to spend the morning watching TV and creating their xmas wish list. Every year many members of my family ask what the kids want. So I send one giant list of ideas and they can let each other know who got what to not overlap. Both kids already decided what they want from Santa too.
And from us we are going with practical things like a big bed for my son and possibly a loveseat for my daughter. Before lunch managed to get them dressed and ventured out for a nature walk. Luckily a few of our neighbors have oak and pine trees and we were able to collect a few dry leaves and pine cones and pine needles to make  fall basket centerpiece!
In the afternoon my mom came over to babysit so I can go to my dentist appointment.

Today my husband and I also started the 'Dukan Diet'!
The first 3 days is pure protein with no carbs, fruit or veggies and no fat. BUT, you can eat as much of the allowed food as you can.
Breakfast was this 'pancake' made out of yogurt, eggs and a teaspoon of oat bran which is the only thing allowed per day when it comes to carbs.
For lunch I baked a huge salmon filet and the kids and I devoured it. It was so good.
Had a chicken and turkey cold cut and a non fat slice of cheese for snack.
Dinner was a big chicken breast cooked with a mustard sauce. And as a snack I had a fruit flavored non fat yogurt. All non fat dairy is allowed. And lots lots lots of water which makes me pee a lot!
Did not really feel hungry but am very tired. Hope I am not catching what my son has.

Jeans and Blazer Day

 This is what I wore tonight for a casual b-day dinner out with my hubby! The inspiration came from the following:

 This super cool suede shirt jacket is my mom's and very old. It had matching pants but those no longer fit any of us.

 My high heel boots that are over 8 years old!

Suede jacket - vintage

Black T-neck - newport news

Jeans - Forever 21

boots - J Crew

And this was my day outfit:

 Inspired by the J Crew catalog:

Grey Blazer, scarf - Forever 21

Shirt - from Turkey

Light Skinny Jeans - Victoria's Secret

Sneakers - Rocket Dog

TODAY:
Busy day today. I took the kids to my mom's for breakfast while my husband went to play tennis. The whole gang was there and it was a fun long breakfast together. Then I tried to get as much done at home as possible the but the kids woke up quickly and I took them to a friend's b-day party while my husband enjoyed his b-day day off watching football. My parents came over to babysit as we went out to dinner.

Orange Pants

 Tonight's outfit for my husband's and sister's b-day dinner was inspired from a tiny photo in the September 2011 issue of In Style Magazine:

This photo made me think of my new orange pants from Romwe and the very very old long suit blazer jacket I have.

 Went with a silk white cami to keep the look dressy....

 Spiked but shiny necklace added elegant edge...

 Hot pink belt with gold studs was a nice color pop over the orange.

 Gold jewelry and purse...

 This is such an old suit jacket but it never goes out of style. Love its long and lean cut... The material is this miracle fabric that never gets wrinkled. I wore it a lot for day travel business meetings.

 I tried about 5 different pairs of black shoes before settling on these...

Jacket - Bebe

Camisole - Newport News

Pants - Romwe

Belt, Bracelets, Necklace - Forever 21

Purse - Ralph Lauren

Heels - Boutique 9

TODAY:
Day was crazy with my husband taking the kids to gym classes while I grocery shopped and ran errands.
During nap baked a cake then got the house ready for the after dinner celebration so there is no rush when everyone gets to our house. We got the kids ready after naps and met the whole family at Bucca Di Beppo for a b-Day celebration of my husband and sister who share the same birthday.
We then had everyone come to our house for cake and presents and also toasted my sister and her Fiance on their engagement. A very busy but fun night.

These were taken before we left for dinner:

 

My daughter always gets noticed more with her outfits but I truly enjoy dressing up my son as well. He looked cool tonight with this grey white and black ensemble...

My daughter's outfit was to die for. It is 100% silk Nicole Miller outfit with a tunic and leggings. A gift from a family friend on her 2nd b-day but she is just wearing it now. Her first designer outfit! I would have loved to pair it with regular shoes but she doesn't have any yet so it was boots.

Here is the big group at Bucca Di Beppo:

 

At our house:

My sister got very cool gifts!

The Happy Couple: