Inspiration Monday Diane Kruger

Doing the Inspiration Monday by Megan and Nora from Two Birds Blog...

Today's Inspiration was Diane Kruger in a J Crew get-up...

I downloaded a few other photos to show the details of her outfit....

For some reason I do not have a cardigan or knit top this color! I know hard to believe right. I also do not have a mint green skirt. Again shocking... So for the first time I did a similar outfit to re-create...

This skirt is very old and about 2 sizes too big. I pull it up and synch the belt at the waist paper bag style to make it fit and since it is quite long it works fine this way... The bow belt is a new purchase from TJ Maxx for $12. The inner part is animal print. Love it.

Added nude heels like her (for the photos though) for the pool playdate switched to blue beaded flip flops.

This hat was a perfect compliment with blue and coral on its trim...

 

The straw purse and the layered necklace worn as a bracelet worked perfect...

Tried about 4 different necklaces and settled on the blue ones to pick up the tiny bits of blue on the hat trim...

Found this side corner of my yard with the rustic ladder I used to use as a towel rack in my old house's bathroom for backdrop...

 Coral Top - Victoria's Secret

Skirt - Will Smith 

Belt - Betsey Johnson

Necklace, hat - Forever 21

Purse - TJ Maxx

Bracelet - H&M

Shoes - Steve Madden

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Today's Activities: Had yet another very fun playdate at my friend's house. They have a pool too so we had the kids swim for an hour. It is tough handling two kids to 1 adult ratio but the boys can mostly swim on their own so it is not bad. But knowing it takes a second for a kid to drown you have to be constantly aware of both!

Had a nice big lunch and more playtime before returning home.

Getting this post out quickly before I go to my Dr appointment while my mom takes my daughter to her Dr to get a stubborn splinter that is turning into an infection out of her foot and my step dad is taking my son on a bike ride....

Gypsy Kings

 This was my outfit Saturday late afternoon/evening. After the floral outfit of the day we came home and I switched to swim suit and cover up for the swimming portion of our party. Then changed into this before dinner.

I actually should have included this trend (head scarves) as something I 'love but afraid to pull off' for the FBFF questions. So this home party covering my frizzy wet after pool hair was perfect opportunity to risk a look that I am not very comfortable with.

My husband said I look like a gypsy and I think he is right but kind of cute right? The animal print skirt with the built in shorts are very comfy and airy. Even got to use this green pendant necklace from Turkey that I have never worn before. It was a gift.

Silk Scarf - TJ Maxx

Brown Tee - TJ Maxx (very old)

Sheer Animal Print Skirt - Forever 21

Necklace - from Turkey

SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES: Despide my worry we actually had ample time between our return from the beach b-day party and our own party at the house. Had to give the kids a full bath before naps since they were covered in sand. They woke up just a bit before the guests came so it worked out great.
I waited until everyone arrived and got all the appetizers out and drinks served then got in the pool with everyone else. My parents were there to swim with the kids so actually got to relax, drink and chat with my friends for an hour or so before I had to get out get dressed and start heating the dinner. Everything heated perfectly even my fried stuff. The key was to warm them in the oven to prevent them getting soggy. Everyone loved the food and we got to all sit and eat the same time despite the 7 children. We achieved that by feeding the kids first, then have them play (and watch TV) while we ate.
My friends decided to stay past their kids' bedtime so we can play cards. Since it was our house I put my kids to bed though. We had a great time. These are the friends we go way way back so there is this natural comfort zone that I love. Old friendships are priceless!

Adults at the table (the group consisted of 4 couples originally, my ex and I got divorced but kept the group going and my husband joined in, and now another couple is divorced so our numbers are a bit off. And this time I invited my parents)...

Some of the kids are sitting for lunch not sure where the rest are...

So one of the guys slam dunk shuddered our basketball hoop glass and before it started breaking the guys all worked together to take it down. It was an event to watch. We were all laughing cause mostly they are all holding it as the only handy and capable guy, who is my step dad, takes the thing down!

My daughter and my best friend's youngest are playing together (they are 2.5 months apart)...

My son and my bf's middle son are watching TV after hours of swimming....

Here are some of the other kids sitting for some chocolate cake dessert!

Head to Toe floral

 Going all floral today from head to toe!

 

This was inspired by a magazine photo but I couldn't find it...The idea was pairing all floral items together. 

Normally you wouldn't ever wear a bikini top and a cardi but actually today's weather worked perfectly for my outfit. The beach was chilly and cold so the cardigan was nice and warm and since we were on the beach wearing a bikini top underneath didn't look odd at all!

The scarf also provides coverage so I didn't feel like I was flashing with the bikini top!

 

 Got this super cute floral bikini top from Forever 21. Didn't even bother getting the matching bottom since my incision mark I can't wear bikini's but thought the top would be perfect for outfits like these.

These earrings are from Turkey. Crochet pieces hang from the loop.

This floral fabric purse with a nude leather handle was bought off of the internet. Supposed to resemble an older Gucci model. It is nice and large but because of the soft fabric and no pockets I always loose things in it.

 The canvas floral wedges are sky high platforms and made me feel very tall. I love wearing platforms under shorts. Too bad I couldn't really wear them to the beach with the kids. BUT that would have been interesting to try! :)

Hat, Bikini Top, Shorts, Shoes - Forever 21

Cardigan - part of a twin set from Victoria's Secret

Sunglasses - Channel

Earrings - From Turkey

Purse - online purchase a very long time ago

Today's Activities: Posting mid-day today so I can get what I wore and did in the morning out. We went to my son's friend's 4th B-Day party on the beach. Sun took its sweet time to come out but it did finally. Kids had a good time. Unfortunately we had to leave early before some of the games and the cake cause had to come home and get ready for our big party in the afternoon...

Here is the party spot from up above... Same friend/beach we visited on past Monday...

My daughter got her face painted... My son has never warmed up to the idea...

She played t-ball by herself for a very long time...

Once the sun came they started playing with the waves and my daughter hates having wet swim suit on so she took it all off and swam naked! She is fearless against the huge and very cold waves. My poor husband who was not even wearing swim trunks got a bit soaked...

With our two little monkeys!