Brown and White

Today's combo consists of items that are pretty simple and plain. But the idea of combining dark brown with white is very crisp and summer. Adding a white frilly scarf with a gold and cream long necklace immediately makes it dressy. To finish it off faded gold thongs with brown bottoms. I added a gold watch and ring afterwards.

We were walking around and as usual my son said 'lets see if I can find a lion' and sure enough shortly after we saw these lion statues in front of the sheraton hotel. Of course had to stop and allow him to climb and take his photos.

Brown linen tank top camisole - La Readoute Catalog

White rolled up shorts - Target

White Scarf - boutique in San Diego

Cream and gold necklace - Forever 21

Gold thongs - Chinese Laundry (about 5 years old)

Today's Activities: The weather was perfect today. Warm and not a wind in sight. After breakfast we went to the beach. It was beautiful but the water was a little cooler so my daughter didn't last long. After lunch kids napped while my mom and I went to the farmer's market to buy a ton of fresh produce. When we came home my hubby was napping so we played with the kids and missed beach time. Instead went for a late afternoon walk (photos above and below). After dinner at home put the kids down and left them with the new housekeeper and went out. This time taking my mom with us. Posting this early as it will be too late when we come back.

Seaside Casual

It was too cold this morning for beach so actually wore normal clothes during the first part of the day. I saw this color combo (teal blue tee with khaki shorts) on Jennifer Aniston in a people magazine. Since I had both items thought it was a perfect combo. I added the thick brown leather belt and the beaded long necklace. Was going to use this neclace cause it has brown in it but when I put it on I realized the mint green stones were perfect compliment to the teal tee.

Teal Tee - Target

Khaki Shorts - JCrew

Leather Belt - Limited

Ankle cuff suede sandals - Victoria's Secret

Brown/mint bead necklace - from Turkey very long time ago

Today's Activities: Went to downtown Cesme to walk and eat lunch. Found a mini ride park for kids and an attached cafe which was perfect for the kids. Also gave our current nanny the weekend off so we can try out another lady. She seemed to have warmed up to the kids right away and this lady will also do housework, cleannign and cooking while we have the kids. After lunch we all napped. It was sunny in the afternoon but still windy. Tried out the beach anyway. Kids had a good time playing in the sand and the water was warm but we were all cold when we came out so came straight home. After dinner my husband and I went out while my mom babysat. Posting this before our outing. I had to change my outfit since it got a lot chillier at night. Wore cargo pants instead of shorts. Converses (my only closed toe shoes) a black scarf instead of the necklace and black cardigan.

Silky Shorts

It got a bit cooler in the afternoon so right away wore a combo that might be too many layers for warmer weather. Plus I am going to be sending a lot of jackets and vests and any heavy weighing items back with my husband and this denim vest is one of those items so wearing my last combo during my visit. I got inspired by Chloe's silk shorts that were hot for this season but since I can't afford them bought this pair from F21. They are not exactly silk but have that silky feel and more practical with kids. Decided to ditch the diaper bag this afternoon and fit necessary items in this purse so I can actually have an outfit with a matching purse for the first time in a while. Wasn't sure about the denim sandals but did not have anything better that went with the combo. That double stone ring is actually one ring, it looks great with certain outfits.

Denim Vest - Forever 21

White Tank Top - Closet

Silky Shorts - Forever 21

Fringe Necklace - H&M

Double stone ring - from Turkey gift from Mom

Leather purse with bead and bird detail - Thread Show

Denim ankle cuff sandals with chains - Steve Madden

Today's Activities: It was great to wake up with my husband and of course our son jumping in the middle of us at the break of dawn. They walked together to buy fresh bread while we got breakfast ready. After breakfast walked to the beach. Kids had a blast swimming with daddy. After lunch at home and good naps, including my husband we woke up to a not so sunny weather. But since we had promised my son we did open up the new slip and slide my husband brought and had the kids give it a try on the lawn. Then took them out for a stroll on boardwalk and ice cream. Barely made it to dinner outside but rain is about to come.