Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Happy Trails

 Had a pick a total casual combo today for our guided nature hike with class activity...

This one from September 2011 issue of Lucky worked just fine:








Vest, Striped cardigan, striped top - Forever 21
Cargo Pants - J Crew
Sneakers - Rocket Dog
Purse - Bueno

TODAY:
Again managed to conduct my work conference calls amongst driving and playground drama this morning.
Our outdoor class met at a playground near a canyon trail. The teacher had arranged to volunteer hiking guides to take the kids to a nature hike. They love these types of walks where they find out about different plants and bugs and walk on uneven ground. It was a lot of fun.



Not sure why she looks so sad...:)



Monday, April 9, 2012

Follow the yellow brick road

 Told you guys I created bunch of mixed combinations using some pieces from the line I sell with my existing clothes. The results are very cute. This coat is a bit big on me but it is close enough that I can get away with it. 

I went to polyvore some inspiraitons and this was one of them:



 I love this piece. It looks almost like a coat but feels like a cardigan since it is soft cotton. The maxi length makes it look trendy... This one is in 'citrus' color but the coat comes in any of the 13 colors from this season.

Here it is buttoned up:

The back has this cute semi bow....

A black and white sandals would have looked better and I have my eye on a pair from Victoria's Secret but haven't ordered yet. I am hoping they would go on sale... My studded ballet flats were also cute though...


I tried a black and white trim straw one and also my black fedora but this white one looked the best...

Having fun with the kids' tricycle!



Coat - 'Maggie' in citrus by Kika Paprika
Striped Tee - From Turkey
Jeans - Closet
Hat - Target
Ballet Flats - Tilly's



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Splashes of Pastels

 Today's Easter outfit was inspired by Bee (from Atlantic Pacific) again...
 I took the idea of a floral skirt with same tone gingham blouse over a solid blouse idea and applied to pieces I already own...



The neon yellow bracelet picked up the yellow blouse I had layered under the gingham one...

These are the new semi flatform wedges from Kohl's from the 'Simply Vera Wang' collection. The mustardy yellow color somewhat goes with everything...

Gingham Blouse - Ralph Lauren (from TJ Maxx)
Yellow Blouse - Koton from Turkey
Skirt - J Crew
Necklace - Asos
Sandals - Simply Vera Wang from Kohl's
Sunglasses - Karen Walker

TODAY:
We had an amazing Sunday Easter Brunch at my mom and stepdad's this morning with the kids. My husband was supposed to join us after his morning tennis with my Dad but got stuck at home trying to make our pool heater/pump work instead. The kids enjoyed the company of all the family members and the warm weather was perfect.
Early afternoon our friends came over to our house for the first swim of the season. Except we couldn't figure out how to switch our pool equipment from winter to summer mode so the only thing that was warm enough was the hot tub. The kids did not care of course and had a blast.
We ordred pizza and salads for dinner and had a nice evening with friends.

Opening their gifts from the Easter Bunny who left them at our front door!

Mom's beautiful Easter Table;

With my little man who is enjoying something very sticky (hence the apron)...

With my beautiful sister who had the cutest outfit:

And my daughter wore another pretty outfit today this time from her Auntie (my hubby's sister):


The family and the two young girls who are currently renting a room my parents: