In the Spotlight

 Running a bit behind this weekend. This was Friday's outfit... 

The inspiration was from a page in one of the Victoria's Secret summer catalogs:

 The concept was a flowy chiffon top with shorts and gladiator flats... I changed up the colors a bit...

F.y.i. this is my hair if I don't flat iron it or blow dry it straight.... 

Kimono top - Ruche

Denim Shorts - Target

Sandals - Victoria's Secret

Purse - Michael Kors

Earrings - Thread Show

FRIDAY:
After my daughter's school we came home to meet my mom and all together went to my son's school for their Kindergarten Circus! I had signed up to volunteer for a segment of that time as well as donating prizes. I thought I would be running one of the games but they put me at a 'face painting' table! I have never ever face painted. And the tools were just a few face crayons and a tube of glitter that was it! Thank goodness one of the other tables had two designs that we could copy and they didn't come out that bad. The kids were so cute and I got to chat up some mom's as I painted their kids' faces...

Here are some of my 'artwork' if you can call it that:

My son with his teacher:

Tough Glamour

 I have been dying to wear this combination from the Kika Paprika Fall/Winter collection... 

One of my fellow Kika Girl's had found this inspiration from Wendy's Lookbook Blog:

There are so many great pieces to wear from the new line but with the weather still being so hot this combination was perfect. The striped tank is super soft yet meaty and has an elastic band that allows the tank to sit blousaned and hides everything behind it. :)

 This skirt is one of my favorites. Totally in trend with the full skirt style and made out of this amazing Tencel and Cotton twill fits and feels wonderful. And it is machine washable no ironing needed! This is in 'Eggplant' color. It comes in all the colors of this season including "Bordeaux"

Tank - 'Rita' in 'navy/white' stripes by Kika Paprika ($54)

Skirt - 'Brit' in 'eggplant' by Kika Paprika ($75)

Belt, necklaces - Forever 21

Booties - Michael Antonio

Purse - Q

THURSDAY:
Wore this outfit to our son's school's cocktail fundraising event. We thought we would meet more kindergarten parents but there were only a few there but we did get to meet some nice parents so it was great. Plus it was on a rooftop of this very old hotel with the most amazing view of beautiful La Jolla Cove right at sunset.

You are my sunshine

 I was happy with how today's outfit turned out. The inspiration was from J Crew catalog once again:

I like the cognac mixed with yellow with a touch of teal. My blouse is burgundy but gives the same unusual color combo. The teal shoes is what makes the outfit I think though.

The Tucker blouse from Target. Happy to be wearing it again...

I am so in love with Cookie Lee's fall collection. This season they went nuts over bracelets and the combinations you can create are endless. I love mixing the metals and beads and everything is such high quality! This was a combo I put together on the fly:

 Island Palm Cuff ($32), Bronze rhinestone bangle set ($28), Rhinestone antique brass stretch ($24), tiger eye bead ($24) with add-on star charm ($5)... If you are interested in any of these please comment. I am giving 10% off to all my readers...

I am sooooo happy with my first 'Shoedazzle' purchase. I have been eyeing this site for quite sometime. They have very cute lookbooks and great designs.  I didn't pull the trigger on any of my selections though until this style came along. Somewhat Valentino inspired the subtle studs and the t-strap and the pointy toe are all just perfect. Plus it was a color I did not have! :)

Blouse - Tucker for Target

Short - Target

Belt - Forever 21

Sandals - Shoedazzle

WEDNESDAY:
Indoor class with my daughter. Then picked up my son as it is his half day on wednesdays and we came home for lunch and swim in our pool. It is super hot so it was a perfect way to refresh and burn energy. Then after baths I took them to Jamba Juice as I had promised then we came home and I cooked for hours as we are on this detox diet and I have to cook for dinner and lunches and extra stuff for the kids.

Here is my little 'Sunshine Girl' posing like mommy: