This woman deserves a party

 This was my outfit on Sunday. 

The inspiration was from almost a year ago the June 2011 issue of Lucky Magazine:

I just loved the idea of mixing red pants and animal print with a print top. 

My faithful Madonna tank just goes with so many things... And finally added this long charm necklace I have not worn before...

 Half tucked the tank so the chain covered belt peeks out occasionally...

I had scored this lightweight velvet animal print blazer from an online thrift store.

Blazer - Thrifted

Tank, Pants, Necklace - Forever 21

Ballet Flats - Tilly's

Sunglasses - House of Harlow

Belt - From Turkey

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SUNDAY:

Woke up in a haze and got ready and cut up 3 cantaloupes and loaded up the car with the rest of the snacks and took the kids to the Turkish School. It was our snack day and my mom came to help out. Thank goodness the weather stayed nice and sunny all morning long. THEN it got literally stormy and rainy. What a change. After naps we went to a house warming party of my old nanny and her sister's new house. It was a great way to spend a rainy afternoon with friends and family and the yummy snacks they made.

Curious

 This was my outfit yesterday both for my nephew's 1st b-day party and a work event that followed that.

 This is another all 'Kika Paprika' outfit. The skirt has just arrived last week. It was the perfect fun and light hearted combo for the 1 year old b-day party.

Added my patent coral clutch and fun accessories...

Love the coral ikat print of this skirt...

I got these cute sunglasses at the Thread Show last time!

I could have changed into heels for the work event but I truly liked how these ankle cuff sandals looked better.

Top - 'Elyse' in black by Kika Paprika

Skirt - 'Mara' in coral ikat by Kika Paprika

Capri Leggings by Kika Paprika

Orange strapless top inside, ring - from Turkey

Clutch - Arden B

Bangles - Target

Sandals - Boutique 9

SATURDAY:
My nephew's party was so much fun. My SIL's entire family was almost there traveling from New Orleans.
And my family from my Dad's side were visiting from Turkey. My brother invited bunch of his poor single childless buddies to this kid party with absolutely no alcohol so it was interesting to watch their reaction.
My kids enjoyed all the family members that were there even though the place was the indoor place we go very often.

Here are some fun photos:

 My brother went all out with the Curious George Theme!

 The Happy 1 Year Old!

My son and I with my Grandmother and Aunt from my Dad's side visiting from Istanbul:

The kids dressed as Dr's:

Right after the party i sent the kids with my husband to home for naps and left for a work event myself. The event took quite a while since the guests came staggered but it was a great fun and successful party. My host and my friend were so helpful with styling and promoting and packing up.
Came home close to 9 PM quite tired I have to add...
And have been going to bed so late since the only time I have time to work is at nights! Goal tonight is midnight and not the usual past 1 AM!

With my friend and her friend who hosted the work event:

All wearing Kika Paprika of course!

Saying Good-Bye

 This was my outfit yesterday (Friday)... The inspiration came from the Nov 2011 issue of Glamour Magazine:

I wore the animal print crop cardigan backwards to have the high neck part in the front. And the vest is longer so covers the cropness of the cardi.

Vest, Top, Boots, Necklace - Forever 21

Pants - Romwe

Purse - Thread Show

FRIDAY:
After Preschool and naps we had a huge group of people at our house for a going away party for one of our friends who are moving away. It was absolute chaos but so much fun at the same time. The boys went a bit out of control and demolished my daughter's room but thank goodness to the 'army of mom's' as my husband called we managed to put it back in order.
I realize now it is not just our kids that build friendships. Without realizing we have built such amazing friendships and connections and you don't realize how much they mean to you until the possibility of loosing them. My friend and I were in tears and it is going to be such a hard separation. I don't think our kids who are great buddies are going to hurt as much as we will.
I thought after a certain age separations and good-bye's were behind us but I am reminded again how much they hurt.

Have you said good-bye to a good friend lately?

Will miss you so much!