Purple Fur

This was my outfit on Sunday which was day 2 of our Girls' Weekend trip. I cheated a bit as I also wore this outfit Saturday night to dinner. I wanted to get the most out of it as I loved it so much.

This white picket fence surrounded front part of the property and with the trees in the background it was just such a cool background for a photo shoot. Also helps to have friends to take photos instead of a tripod.

The 'floppy adventure hat' was perfect for this 80s inspired outfit. I added the huge black onyx ring for the rocker look and the silver fringe earings to show under the hat.

The faux fur purple jacket is a killer find from Forever 21 clearance rack for $14. How can you pass on it?

This grey top just has the prettiest color and it is tissue thin. Love the elastic bottom and total 80s feel to it. I forgot to photo the back but it is totally ripped in stripes. Very very cool top (from Guess's sale rack)...

The patent leather boots are a purchase from Turkey a few years back. Grey is just a great color to have when it comes to boots or shoes.

These amazingly cool pants are from Bebe from couple years ago. They have the satin stripe on the sides. I call them the 'skinny tuxedo pants'.

Just couldn't get enough of this photo shoot. The lighting was perfect and the fence just gave me so much to work with. Plus I feel the sexiest in this type of an outfit: skinny pants, high heels.

Faux Fur Jacket & Hat & earings - Forever 21

Pants - Bebe

Top - Guess?

Ring & Boots - From Turkey

Sunday Activities: It was amazing again to sleep in and even better to lounge around with nothing to do. Haven't had that feeling since I was pregnant with my first. The weather was cooler but still sunny and nice so we had breakfast in the front patio this time. Then decided we should just stay in our PJs and stay in. We played cards for a couple hours on the patio. After packing and checking out had lunch on the way at a Mexican restaurant and headed back home totally refreshed.

Once we came near the house though I couldn't wait to see the kids. But, first I had to unpack everything, put everything away and immediately download and upload photos.
We then picked up pizza and went to my mom's to pick up the kids and have dinner together. They never greet me with love when at Grandparents' house but that is OK cause once we get home they become mommy's boy and girl immediately so I just wait for all the hugs then.

This Tree was so pretty, I didn't want to crop the photo to zoom in...

Warming Flowers

Wearing lots of wool layers today. It is windy, rainy and overcast so again perfect day to wear this super thick and warm sweater dress.

I am not sure why they make short sleeve wool sweaters. When do you wear them? If it is warm enough for short sleeves it is too hot for the material and if it is cold enough to wear a sweater your arms are freezing in the short sleeves. So, I added a long sleeve cotton top underneath to solve this problem. I do love the colors of this sweater dress/tunic. I think it looks great over the cognac color leather belts I thrifted for $20.

This georgous neck warmer is a gift from a family friend. She bought a smilar one from 'mavi' (you know the jean brand which is Turkish) while she was in Turkey so she can copy the pattern. I saw it on her and complimented how cool it was. She made me one within a week! I love its colors. I wasn't sure how I was going to style it yet. When I was looking how to accessorize the outfit this morning realized this would be perfect.

Did not want to wear a hat but my hair was still wet from the morning shower and no time to style it plus the rainy weather outside was enough to pursuade me to tuck it all in a beret.

Sweater Dress & beret - Forever 21

Brick red LS cotton top & Leather tall boots - Newport News Catalog

Leather bootcut pants - Gap - thrifted

Today's Activities: I really dislike Monday mornings. First of all my body is used to sleeping in a bit more, second of all there is always unfinished chores left over from the weekend and finally I never have any good leftovers or enough groceries to make/pack lunch for the day. So dragged myself out of bed to shower and get dressed. Decided I was going to leave most of the chores to afternoon so I can get out of the house on time without stressing. Didn't even take my photos.
School was good. My son now consistantly sits through circle times and listens. I just can't be even near that area which means my daughter does not participate at all but I am picking one battle at a time. Plus the class is for 3-5 years olds so most of the stuff goes over her 2 yr old head anyways.
I did my photo shoot when we got home before putting the kids down. Cause once i take off my boots and hat I don't want to re-wear them.
Will most likely stay in this afternoon although I do need to pick up some groceries. Posting this now so I can post my missing 'Sunday' post later tonight...

Uncorked

This was my outfit for our big wine tasting trip with the girls. I got the inspiration from the following tiny photo:

When I first cut out this photo I didn't own animal print booties but figured I would want a pair and when I did own one this would be a good outfit. I realize this has been the week of animal print booties...

These photos were taken on the back yard of the house we rented for the weekend. It was 12 acres of land surrounding the house. Beautiful views...

I tried 3 different blazers with the outfit. The boyfriend blazer was too boxy and baggy, the crop blazer definitely did not go. This long slim fitting suit blazer was perfect. Just a hair above the short shorts and slimming at the waist.

These shorts have a bit of sheen over the wool tweed material and are trimmed in black leather. I added a belt to keep them in place and 'tried' the half tucked look with the schiffon blouse but it was hard. It was too racey on its own so added a nude colored cami underneath the blouse. Since my blouse does not have a tie I added the white scarf to give the same look as the inspiration photo.

Saturday weather was just perfect. It was in high 70s, low 80s. Perfect day to wear shorts. The schiffon blouse was LS but since it was sheer it worked out perfectly.

Blazer Jacket - part of a Bebe suit

Shorts - Bebe

Schiffon blouse - Mom's

Cami and scarf - from Turkey

Animal print wedge booties - Forever 21

Saturday's Activities: After playing cards and having coctails the night before some of us enjoyed sleeping in while others when on an early brisk morning hike. That was the beauty of renting a house vs. hotel rooms. We each get to do our own thing and still be together. Had bagels and coffee overlooking this beautiful view on the back patio. It was already warm and sunny. Once our other two friends got there we all got ready and started our wine tasting tour. We hit 8 wineries at a very nice pace. Most of the time we split tastings doing 3 tastings for 6 of us. And towards the end we started getting just 2 tastings for all 6 of us. This allowed us to keep tasting wines without getting totally drunk. It was so fun. Mid day we had lunch on the patio of one of the wineries while contuing tasting. We each bought a bottle or two of our favorite wines. And I even scored two great hats from a lady who was selling them in front of one of the wineries. Leave it to me to get some shopping in!
We came home for a bit of rest. I took a 30 minute power nap even. We then went to another winery for dinner. The weather had cooled off quite a bit and it was only outdoor seating so I was so happy I had a thick coat on and had switched to pants. The restaurant only served organic and freshly grown food it was amazing. We then came home and played cards again until very late. Great great day!

One of my best friends coming into my morning photo shoot:

My first collage creation:

Wine Tasting as a group at one of the wineries... 

Cool artistic photo (my friend's idea)...

Using those twisty portable tripods which somewhat slid to get this lopsided photo:

My Hat Purchases:

Our transportation: 

At Dinner