Last minute cameo

This was put together out of necessity. We stayed an extra night at Grandpa's house unexpectedly and I had to create something out of my mom's closet. She had lost of matching outfits but I wanted something I can layer. This is a strapless cameo cotton dress. Strapless is too bare for the city so decided to wear my cream top from the other day and the same belt to add interest. I added the earings after I got back to my aunt's house. It was actually a very comfy outfit. And cameo is great with the kids as it hides stains really well.

Cameo cotton strapless dress - mom's

Cream satin front cotton top - Bebe

Cream/Green with bronze chains belt - Bebe

Gold/Silver/Bronze earings - Mango

Beige ankle cuff suede sandals - Victoria's Secret

Today's Activities: Woke up super sick this morning. Good think I had picked this outfit the night before cause I didn't want to see anything this morning. Barely got ready and left the house to come back to my aunt's. Unpacked while mom entertained the kids outside. After lunch and naps (only daughter napped) still not feeling great I took them out. First joined mom and her friends at a cafe but they barely survived  so took them to the grass area by the water. They have a blast there. My son running after his ball and my daughter crawling at her heart's desire.  Killed time till dinner there.

In the midst of pigeons

Another combo from my list for this Target Jean Paul Gaulthier dress. I think this is 4th combo I have created with this dress. There is one more yet but will have to wait for U.S. since my platform purple heels were not packed. This vest also was a great purchase as it is a great layerin piece. I saw this ‘using scarf as a belt’ idea in the lucky magazine. Since both the dress and the scarf have prints it is also using the trendy ‘mixing prints’ idea. Denim sandals with rhinestones add a touch of sparkle. My new purple stone necklace is perfect with this outfit I thought.

Dress – Jean Paul Gaulthier – Target

Vest – Forever 21

Scarf (worn as a belt) – Gap

Denim sandals – Steve Madden

Necklace – farmer’s market in Turkey

Today’s Activities: Exploring my grandpa’s neighborhood (I still can’t bring myself to say the word ‘late’). Walked all the way down to a playground that is in the middle of a pretty park. My photo shoot was there. After lunch and naps at home we walked there again. In the afternoon hour it was filled with kids that were out of school. Jam packed my mom and had to watch the kids at all times, but they had a great time. We ordered fish again for dinner. The kids absolutely love the fish here. May be cause it is served like a fish on your plate vs. a piece of square meat in the States. I definitely feel it is much tastier than ocean fish.

Here is a photo from the park with my cutie pie in pig tails:

Here are some cool old buildings I spotted while walking. They left the houses as is and built apartments on top…

Tired Soldier

Had no time for photos today so taking photos late at night and of course I don't look all that great. I had originally bought this cream top and green cargo pants and the belt from Bebe as an outfit. The top is too crop for comfort so I wore another tunic length tank top underneath. But the pants were driving me crazy. They are way too low and constantly ride down. My mom says I can get belt loopt sewn here so I can belt it. I might try that, cause I really like the style of the pants. The weather also got really chilly in the late afternoon so I barrowed my mom's khaki jacket. I like the layers of neutral colors on top and on my feet anchored by the hunter green pants.

Cream Ribbed short sleeved top with satin front and trim - Bebe

White Tank Top (worn underneath) - Target

Green Cargo Pants - Bebe

Cream/green belt with bronze chain detail - Bebe

Tan ankle cuff sandals - Victoria's Secret

Khaki Jacket - Armani Exchange

Today's Activities: Had a big late breakfast with family in the morning. Took the kids for a stroll to the Sunday farmer's market. Bought a cute night gown for 10 TL (approx $8). After a light lunch and naps, we came to Grandpa's house with the kids. My daughter gets into everything here so took them outside to minimize the damage to the house. My son runs around like crazy now. He recently took a liking to ball playing. Loves to throw it in the promanade between people run after it and throw it back. Gets good exercise. After dinner at Grandpa's house took them out again for ice cream. Spending the night here for a change.