Fashion Friday: Coloful Tassels and OTS Shirt

 

OMG, I am in love with this little number that I stumbled upon at Winners.  I can't believe my luck on that day.  Seriously I saw it, picked it up and didn't even bother trying it on at the store, that's how much I loved it.  Winners and Marshalls are full of hits & misses for me, but when I find a winner, I am always 100% satisfied with my purchase.  Since my shirt can't be linked, I have found you a sweet alternative that's on sale right here.

 

 

Apart from loving it for all the obvious reasons, like the colorful and playful little tassels hanging off of the neckline, the cut is extremely flattering and flowing.  I had every intention of wearing it with jean cut-offs to the beach but it was too chilly so I opted to wear it with jeans while Logan and I were doing some errands back in the city.  ANOTHER reason to LOVE this top I that I can wear it to work.  Above I am showing off my shoulders, a little too sexy for the office, but I think it looks pretty darn cute with the neckline up as well.



 

Now lets talk my adorable accessories that I scored at the lake during their Christmas in July Craft Sale!  I found tons of stuff but I want to feature these adorable little pieces from Violet & Viva.  Make sure to check out their homemade jewelry.  They are 100% perfect for the summer, or in the depths of the dark, cold winter, to pull out and remind yourself that summer is back on it's way. 

I am wishing you all a beautiful weekend soaking up the sunshine and enjoying whatever you have planned!

Fashion Friday: Outdoor Summer Concert Outfit

The Jazz festival is a week long festival filled with great live music all over our town.  There is a free stage and several paid venues you can attend.  I love this event but unfortunately it always comes the last week of school and you usually I am so drained, and unorganized, that we don't get to experience it then way I wish we could.   Well this year it finally happened!!!!  Logan and I, along with friends hit up the outdoor concert venue to enjoy Walk Off The Earth. 

 

They were incredible live.  Sarah Blackwood was incredibly pregnant but that didn't slow her down.  Seriously, she killed it out on that stage and looked incredible doing it (FYI, I did not resemble her in any way, shape or form, while pregnant). 

This little dress from Old Navy was the perfect outfit to wear.   Pretty, flowy, boho like.  I just picked it up the evening before and it's sure to be a favorite all summer long at the beach and for patio drinks.  I see myself wearing my skinny yellow belt with it the next time, but for this evening I opted out for my bold, orange, tassel earrings.   Once the evening air cooled I through on my  bomber jacket to keep warm.  The Kate Spade wallet, along with the purse, was my gift to me when we were in Florida and I love it!  It's sold out on their website but I found one on eBay. 

The Old Navy dress is Sold Out online so I am linking up this adorable, baby doll version from Zaful. 

Happy weekend friends and see you all next week!

Fashion Friday: What I Wore to Versailles Palace

I really wanted to share with you this dress that I purchased last summer and recently wore in Disney World but didn't take pictures of.  I remembered that I meant to feature it last summer but never did.  As I dug through my files  I stumbled upon the time I wore it to Versailles Palace. 

 

Throwback to almost a year ago when Logan and I went on our first grown-up trip without the kids to London and Paris.  To say that it was a trip of a lifetime seems like an understatement.  There were numerous highlights from that trip but touring the Versailles Palace and the Louvre were up there as my top three of that trip.  To be totally honest I didn't love Paris, but Versailles Palace took my breath away.  It's so grand. I remember just walking up to the gates and even though it was crawling with tourists, once we were inside, we felt  like there was so much space.  It  was full of grand, over the top, rich, gold-tones and everything one imagine a palace would have. 

 

 

The inside was stunning and that goes without saying, but once I stepped into the gardens I felt like I was in heaven.  As far as you could see if was just lush greenery and beautiful walking paths.  Logan and I spent a good two hours walking  and finding new little paths to explore.  And when nature calls and you are in the middle of nowhere, well you got to do, what you got to do.  Haha.

 

Another highlight from that day was renting a little boat and having my man row me around.  Hahaha.  I did some rowing too, but for a few minutes I felt like I was living someone else's life.  A life of leisure.  A life of a princess.  A fairy-tale. 

 

 It's so fun to go back and look at old photos.  I feel so sentimental right now and I am reminded once again how lucky I am to live the life I am living. 

 

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California Moonrise (option 1; option 2)

Guess Flats

 

Fashion Friday: Graphic Tees and Skirts

I absolutely adore the look of graphic tees and skirts together, see another option here.  It's hard to believe that only a couple of years ago I didn't have a single graphic tee in my closet and now I want to collect them like I collect coffee mugs from places I have traveled.  While in Florida last week, I put this little outfit together and received several compliments while shopping at the outlet mall.  The tee I purchased from the Gap right before our trip to Paris last year and I was drawn to the peasenty (not a real word) look of the skirt.  I adore the look of high-waist skirts and tucked in, or cropped, tops.  Also the vertical stripes are a great twist to the traditional stripes and the length is perfect for chasing little children around I purchased it at Marshalls but I have linked a few other options for you below; the Twik  option below is fantastic, especially as a set.    And the fun shoes came from my aunts closet, score!
 

 

Shop this look:
Skirt:  Option 1 (similar); Option 2 (Twik option)
Graphic Tee:  Simons (many options)

Don't you love how graphic tees just give skirts a fun, modern twist? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion Friday: Romper Style

 

I love, love, LOVE rompers, see here and here.  Seriously it's like wearing p.j.s that are considered stylish.    The only downside I see to them is going to the bathroom, but I can live with that.  I picked this little  romper a couple of weeks ago at Marshall's while browsing with my BFF. I have linked the same one at Swim Outlet for you.  This beauty may not be work appropriate but the detailing on it was too sweet to pass up.  Not only do I adore the soft color palette, but the cute little buttons and the tassels around the waist are just pure perfection.  I wore this little number last weekend and it's all packed up and ready to go with me on our family trip to Disney World!!!!!!

 

Yep, we are off to Disney World tomorrow morning with the girls and my mom and dad.  My parents joining us is especially significant for me.  Four years ago we took the kids to Disneyland and my dad was scheduled to join us but he got really sick and was hospitalized a month prior to our trip.  It was a very scary time for our family as we didn't know if our future would include him but today he is 100% better and enjoying life.  My mom and dad have been an immense support to me my whole life.  I feel so much debt to them, not that they ever make me feel that way, but they have sacrificed so much for us and I rely on them literally on a daily basis.  Logan and I are very excited to have them share this holiday with our family. 

2013 Disneyland.  Our nephew Alen joined our family to make 5!

 

All that being said, I am going to take a week and a half off from blogging.   Feel free to follow me on INSTAGRAM to see daily outfits and to share our magic.  Have a great weekend.