shirt (old, but similar here and some are on sale 50% off) /shorts/ necklace / boots, old but i also love these and these $22 and these that come in sizes from infant to big kid
what i want now…
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May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
1. these wedges…go look NOW… metallic heel, fringe detailing gorgeous perfection.
2. an oversize denim vest sounds amazing for layering this summer.
3. my kind of ethnic trend necklace…black + white + gold = love…just wait til you see my bathroom.
4. a great slinky maxi in my favorite color
5. i am creating my own little vanity area in my new bathroom and this cabinet would be perfect to streamline my beauty products.
6. a pedicure in the color i can’t get enough of right now.
7. minimal tote period.
8. and i would like someone to volunteer to make these gold leaf succulent pots for me. thank you.
ps check back this week for an easy breezy tutorial just in time for summer!
father’s day gifts for the modern dad
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May 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
bike / surf print / ipad envelope / canvas cream bag / surf cook book / leather vans / pocket square / skateboard / boardshorts / sunglasses / stripe button up / patagonia hat / first aid kit / vintage teeth poster (my dad is a dentist so this just might be heading my way soon)/ watch / aloe root print
i can’t quit you polka dot chambray…
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May 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
*** PLEASE note, the vest link was not correct. It has been corrected and you can link right to the product:) sorry about that.
its true. this polka dot chambray is soft and comfy and i pretty much could wear it everyday. no matter how long i have had it. with the weather warming up i will swap my denim jacket for the chambray every time.
polka dot shirt from j crew old but VERY similar here / military vest on sale NOW $76! / leopard belt old/ j brand jeans tears made with love by lots of use / wedges old from anthropologie but similar here / tory burch bag / vintage wood bracelets from my mama’s closet / marc jacobs sunnies
ruby tuesdays… kid friendly necklaces
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May 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
when i heard about the company juniorbeads, i was so intrigued. jewlery that is super safe for kids and since it is made of 100% silicone even my boys won’t break it.
they even have jewlery for moms that is safe for their babies to chew on. say what? not only are their necklaces great for a teething baby they have a break away clasp and the colors are worthy of any mama’s wardrobe. can’t tell you how many necklaces i have lost because i took them off in the middle of a drooly teething session with my bebes.
and the colors? oh the colors are so so good.
here she is headed out the door for school…as soon as she is done coloring. which is never. ever.
blazer (old from baby gap boys dept) / tank / shorts / backpack (old from pbkids but similar here) / necklace c/o/ shoes (old from crew cuts but similar here)
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what to wear to work for spring and summer
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May 13, 2013 By 1 Comment
one of my old coworkers and friends, lisa, recently emailed me to ask what my picks for work this spring and summer would be.
an architect’s wardrobe must be versatile. all in one day you can go from drawing plans in the office to meeting with a client to taking field measurements and talking to contractors. working on job sites requires sensible shoes while still being current and on trend.
here are my picks.
1. white or cream blazer – quickly makes any outfit more put together. (under $30 here, love this linen version)
2. blouse – this color block blouse is a fresh alternative to a plain white button up and will look great with the floral skirt and the color pants.
3. stud earrings – classic colors with an edgy shape
4. floral skirt - throw this on with a tank and sandals on the weekend.
5. leather tote – lisa has to carry a clipboard, pens, pencils, measuring tape and a camera to job sites. when meeting with clients often drawings and sample materials must accompany her. this bag is big enough to fit them all and you can wipe the dirt right off afterwards. (i also like this one and this one.)
6. pink pants – i love the idea of a bright pant for spring and summer. here in california we don’t wear a lot of black in the summer so these are an unexpected color with a tailored professional shape.
7. wedge – these wedges easily work from the office to the job site. the last thing you want on a job site is heels while you are walking up unfinished stairs with no railing. (love this one and i HAVE to get these with fringe and love the green in this wedge)
8. stripe skirt – classic but pair with patterns to easily play with the pattern on pattern trend. this skirt makes it so easy.
9. gold smoking loafers – love these with a cropped pant (under $100, under $60)
10. ikat top – light, colorful and pretty.
please note, if you purchase items from linking through my site, I may earn a small fee. nothing to pay for a college, more like enough to buy more diet coke to keep me up late at night, creating more posts I hope you love. I will always link to products that I really truly love or that I really truly would love to have.
how i wear pattern pants…
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May 10, 2013 By 5 Comments
so if you have been reading for a while you saw this post and know how i feel about taking pictures of myself. it ain’t easy. i am much more comfortable behind the camera then in front.
it is hard to put yourself out there. open up your soul to the, often times, harsh criticism of others.
what will people think? that i am arrogant? that i think i am all knowing? who knows. but i have to trust in the people who love and support me and have asked and asked if i would share what I wear.
many have asked so i have answered. here is my very first mama style featuring ME.
pants local but similar here and here and here/ stud sandals on sale right now for $46 / blazer, old but i love this one/ tee, local but some of my favorites here/ black necklace old from jcrew, similar here /crystal necklace/ cap toe pumps on sale right now run don’t walk / ring old from F21 / sunnies
i have never been so comfy.
is it is a little bit of a man repeller type pant and i am good with that. it is the pant your girlfriends will love and will make your boo scratch his head.
so what do you think?
are you doing printed pants this season?
how do you like the post?
would you post pics of yourself?
please note, if you purchase items from linking through my site, I may earn a small fee. nothing to pay for a college, more like enough to buy more diet coke to keep me up late at night, creating more posts I hope you love. I will always link to products that I really truly love or that I really truly would love to have.
ruby tuesdays…the side of our house
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May 7, 2013 By 3 Comments
ruby is easy. she doesn’t take much entertaining. she creates and imagines worlds all her own. and when it comes to the side of our house that very deep imagination comes in handy.
she and myes jimmy rigged a rope swing out of fireplace wood and thing rope .
they swing from it everyday.
they hold a lot of “kids meetings” that i am not invited to on the side of the house.
it is also the secret headquarters to their spy agency.
and their practices on the side yard often result in numerous scrapes and bruises.
i wonder if their friends are disappointed when ”you have to come see my clubhouse” results in a log swing, river rocks, a broken ikea chair and old beach towels.
