Rainy Day Style

Suppose to rain today so decided to wear an outfit that would go with my classic khaki trench. I got this from a banana republic sale for $99 about 10 years ago! It never goes out of style and because I own way too many coats and trenches especially for a person living in southern california it has not aged at all. My inspiration came from another magazine page where they showed this type of a trench with 'skinny jeans', over a lacey dress or with bare legs and heels. I liked them all. Would love to find a lacey dress to do the other look as well.

Outfit: Dark grey skinny jeans, brown sheer paisley top, khaki cropped military vest (again very old), brown suede flats, brown ethnic bead necklace (from Turkey), Chloe purse and khaki classic trench coat.

Activities: Taking son to dance lesson. Meeting hubby and daughter at tennis courts to show my son tennis before the rain starts. Lunch at Broken yolk. In the afternoon went to Verizon to upgrade phones and stopped by sister's new house. I carried my uggs in the car in case we were out when it was rainning hard as the suede flats would not have been appropriate.

Peachy Chic

So, this is one of those outfit ideas I had on my list for quiet some time but never got a chance to try it out. Today was a good day as it looked somewhat warm but not too much where a jacket was still necessary. This peach color is totally in now. It can be worn with black grey tones like I did here. Also goes great with khaki and military green colors as well. To keep it casual I tucked the jacket's belt in my pockets. When you tie the jacket it looked too dressy. I also thought it would go well with my grey booties but it was too much. These new rose colored (which is so in now) flip flops from BCBG girls (TJ Max find) went pretty good with it. Jacket and top are both from Forever 21. Jeans are from Closet. But I don't think they show their price at all. Accessorized with the simple necklace from H&M in peach/pink/orange tones and rose gold colored thin hoop earings.                                        Outift:  Dark grey skinny Jeans, peach schiffon top, white/black/grey animal print jacket, rose metal colored leather flip flops with silk flower detail, necklace and earings.     Activities: Playtime at Kid Ventures followed by kid concert at gym ventures in the AM. Visiting grandparents and shopping for kids at Kohl's in the afternoon. It actually got too cold in the afternoon and I swapped the flip flops with leather flat knee high boots.

Layered look in the AM, ballerina inspired in the PM...

So, another sleepless night therefore not much inspiration. Wore my old cords but decided to do 3 layers on top more to match the ever changing temp during the day than a fashion statement. If you are wondering when I put these outfits together and take the photos, it is always in the morning during my daughter's morning nap. My son is alwasy at my side playing. He is used to the tripod picture taking now and always insists I take his photo too. Couldn't resist including today's. :)

Outfit: Blue cords, brown tank top, white shirt with blue/tan flower design, brown belt, tan hoodie, brown/blue street sneakers.

Activity: Outdoor toddler class.

Sneakers were very comfy and the layers worked out OK.

At night went to a chairy fashion show event at Neiman Marcus with free cocktails and appetizers. Can't beat a night out with the girls at a cost of $0 thanks to my friend who is always aware of events like this.
Wore my ballet dress but this time with the boyfriend blazer. Instead of sticking with just black and pink, added grey/silver to the mix to keep it interesting.

Outfit: H&M pink tulle strapless dress, black boyfriend blazer, grey tights, grey booties, black belt, grey/black/silver scarf, black fringe purse.