Monday, March 19, 2012

Open House

This was my outfit Saturday. I had an open house at my own home from 11 to 3 PM.
I have been dying to wear these funky zebra wedges since I scored them at F21.


This top is called 'Josie' from the Kika Paprika collection. 
It can be ordered in any of their spring/summer colors.
It is made out of slub cotton and can be worn many different ways (see below):

I love this style of wearing it (back to front) cause the back looks so cool. I would normally wear this over their black tank but it was so cold Saturday I had to pull out my turtleneck!


Added black and white bangles to compliment the zebra wedges!


Top - 'Josie' in aqua by Kika Paprika
Leggings - Kika Paprika
Turtleneck - Gap
Bangles & Wedges - Forever 21
Earrings - Thread Show


 Participating in
MONDAY MINGLE
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BonBon Rose Girls is the host this week, 
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SATURDAY:
My hubby and Dad left early in the morning to watch the Indian Wells tennis tournament despite the risk of being rained out. Luckily the match went on with a few delays and they had a blast.
My stepdad came to take the kids to their morning gym classes then kept them at their house so I can cold the open house at home in peace.
My sister and best friend came over to help out with the open house and keep me company.
My sis was already wearing her kika dress she purchased half price as a reward for hosting a show couple weeks ago. I immediately dressed my best friend all in Kika too. Then she told me 'you know you dressed me totally in your colors!?' She was right but looked great on her. 
My sis who has worked at Ann Taylor for years were no stranger to helping people dress and style. And my friend was great at hanging clothes back and finding sizes. 
As people came we all helped them try on outfits and had a blast!

Here is an all purple and black outfit we dressed one of my mommy friends:

At one point another friend of mine and my bf were all dressed in black and aqua so had to take a photo

Sunday, March 18, 2012

A Little Too Bright

 This 'brave' outfit was worn Friday night (yes, yes, I am that behind). My husband felt it was a bit too bright. My friend thought I looked very 'modelesque'.








Maxi Vest - 'Roxy' in Azure Blue by Kika Paprika
Top - 'Victoria' in Poppy by Kika Paprika
Leggings - in Poppy by Kika Paprika
Necklace - Arden B
Peep toe heels - Steve by Steve Madden

FRIDAY NIGHT:
Had a great show Friday night at my house but hosted by my friend. We combined her guests with a few that couldn't make it to my open house and it worked out great. It lasted quite long though and it was tiring.
Plus I had to have everything in order for the open house the next day...
My whole family came to help so it was great.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Leprechaun Trap

 Fell behind once again... But working like crazy and there is just so little time between work and the kids. This was my outfit Friday day. 

The inspiration was from this Anthropologie catalog:
 The cream chiffon skirt paired with a chartuse sweater and super large necklaces. 

Except I don't have a sweater I had this crop chartuse cashmere shrug. So I wore it backwards over a sage green top to create the effect:

And of course the Marni necklaces were the perfect adaptation of very large necklaces...




Cashmere Shrug - Charlotte Russe
Sage Green Top - J Crew
Skirt - American Apparel from Romwe
Boots - Madden Girl
Necklaces - Marni by H&M

FRIDAY:
It was St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Pre School today. The kids all wore green (above was my green).
We put out a leprechaun trap out in the back field behind the school then went to see an hour later to find some treasures he had left.
The kids all thought this was so much fun.

By the way did I mention my little 4.5 year old son has his first crush on his classmate!?
They are the cutest couple and total talk of the class. They hold hands during all the circle times and sit next to each other during snack and always playing together. Just too cute for words...

Here are some photos of the famous couple and the kids on their leprechaun hunt:



Kids were asked 'who is wearing green?'

Sharing their Mickey and Minnie toys: