Wednesday Wants: White Jeans

I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of white jeans for about two years now. You would think white jeans would be a no brainer to find, but I am here to tell you, that's not the case. I don't want skinny, cropped, or capri. I want boyfriend with a little distress and a slight loose fit. So hard to find! And harder to find within in my price range. I've been stopping in every store, browsing the racks, and then walking back out. I can't find them!

Then, miraculously, I found these five options! None of them fit every single criteria on my list, but they check off at least two. Better than none, right? What do you think of these?

One/Two/Three/Four/Five

I think I am going to go with pair number one from Gap. And bonus, they're on sale! Can't beat that, right? Which ones would you purchase?

Hope you're week is fabulous so far!

July Fourth Essentials - A Styling Session

The Fourth of July is a super festive holiday complete with trips to the pool, cookouts with family and friends and it usually concludes with massive firework displays! And, who doesn't want to look Patriotic while attending one or all of the events listed above? However, you don't want to look like a costume. I've pulled together a list of July Fourth essentials that will take you from day to night and from pool to sparklers all while still paying homage to the Red, White and Blue!

 

Stars and stripes  are a Fourth protocal and these two tees from Gap are perfect! The blue stripes from Ann Taylor are also a great addition and all three would look awesome paired with the denim shorts from LOFT!

 

 

 

 

Headed to the pool? If so, check out this adorable leopard print suit from Ann Taylor! (It just happens to be in my shopping cart and on major sale!) I love the halter and flattering neckline! This is definitely a timeless one-piece. 

 

And, if you need a cover-up, why not pair it with either these Joie linen pants from Piperlime! I love a great linen pant and these look so comfy! Perfect for throwing on over your suit or paired with one of the darling tees above!

 

 

And you need a great shoe, right? Check out these striped wedges from Ann Taylor! Paired with the linen pants above, or the darling white dress from LOFT below, these are a summer staple!

 

 

Who doesn't need an easy dress in their closet? This darling tank dress from LOFT can be styled so many different ways. Paired with the wedges above, as a cover-up for the leopard print suit or paired with the paisley scarf below, this is a classic cotton dress that will keep you cool and stylish all summer long!

 

 

 

This bandana print scarf from Gap is darling! I love the rich red tone and the paisley print is so cute! It can easily be paired with the dress from LOFT, any of the cute tees or the linen pants. And, it can double as a shawl while watching fireworks in case the evening is cool!

 

 

 

Lastly, I am a huge fan of the romper and this one from Rachel Zoe at Piperlime is perfect! I love the cheery, cherry red and how comfy yet stylish it looks! A great cover-up, or worn as is, this is perfect for a day of festive Fourth celebrations!!

 

What are your plans for the Fourth of July? Have you thought about what you might wear? Get creative and festive and share with me!

 

Here are some of the ways I've worn red, white and blue!

 

  

 

Style My Way is Dressing McKinley

I know this isn't a post about a daily outfit that I've worn recently. However, it is about daily outfits that my son wears, and in reality, isn't that an extension of me? I dress him so therefore I consider myself his stylist. I receive a lot of comments about how I dress my son. I hear things like, "How could he not be a stylish baby?" "He dresses better than I do." And, "Where do you get most of his clothes?" Dressing a boy, in my opinion, shouldn't be any different than a mother dressing up her little girl. He should be just as cute and stylish! This is the time where I can dress him how I want before he starts making those decisions on his own. Yes, I will "guide" him in some of his choice, but right now it's completely in my hands!

I get his clothes from a large variety of retailers. Target, Gymboree, Baby Gap, Carters and Nordstrom are my usual go-tos. My favorite lines are Mini Boden and Polo. I put him in Joe's Jeans for dressier occasions, but for every day wear, I'm loving these Oshkosh jeans carried by Target! And overalls! Don't get me started on how much I love seeing little boys in overalls! Again, Oshkosh is one of my favs! 

I love adding accessories to McKinley's looks! Like hats, for instance. I love putting McKinley in hats! Baseball hats, Fedoras, buckets and caps are all adorable and he owns one of each...if not more! My thought it is, if you can wear a hat, do it! This goes for adults too! Cute little jackets, Converse tennies and TOMS are just a few other items I add to his ever expanding wardrobe. I tend to go over board, at times, and I'm trying to be mindful of how much I purchase. However, he's not growing out of things as quickly as he did when he was a baby! Right now, I'm purchasing 2T and they are pretty roomy. He will have plenty of time to grow into them. 

Below you will find some of my favorite looks to date. I have to say, he is a pretty stylish two year old and why shouldn't he be!

This is one of my all time favorite looks! He wore this to Crown Center over the holidays for a lunch date with me and Meme. This is a one piece outfit and I loved that it was a cable knit sweater! He lived in this because 1) it's adorable and 2) it was warm! Normally, I would have paired this with his lace up brown shoes, but his foot out grew them so I opted for brown tennies. This type of hat is my favorite look for him. His Granddaddy has worn one for as long as I can remember and I think he's pretty stylish in his own right.

 Cable Knit One Piece: Gap; Hat: Janie and Jack; Shoes: Stride Rite

 Easter weekend was amazing! The weather was perfect! We hadn't had spring like temps in so long that we took full advantage of outdoor activities. Good Friday took McKinley, Meme and I to the Plaza for lunch and a stroll to see the "amals" along the streets. This is a yearly tradition on the Plaza and I can't wait to take McKinley down there every year. He loved all the animals, but the "bumby" was his favorite. 

Because it's finally spring, I was all about color for this particular outing. Real men wear pink! And, he looks amazing in this raspberry hue. I am a big fan of gray and pink together and this hat completes the look.

Sweater: Carters; Shirt: Target; Jeans: Target; Shoes: Sperry Top-Siders via Stride Rite;

Cap: Target

Easter Sunday was a little cooler than expected. I opted for a long sleeved button down in pastels paired with a cream cable knit sweater for warmth.

He started the day off with a seersucker cap, but with the wind, he ended up in a stocking cap to protect his ears. (Wind may or may not be responsible for ear infections, but I wasn't taking my chances!) I love that it looks like McKinley is showing off his new kicks, Sperry Top-Siders, but in actuality he's doing the Hokey Pokey. 

Sweater: Gap (last season); Shirt: Polo (no longer avail); Jeans: Carters;

 Shoes: Sperry Top-Siders via Stride Rite; Stocking Cap: Target (last season) Cap above: Target

 For his second birthday, I wanted him to look cute but still be comfortable. I knew he would play with the toys he received and you can't be confined by clothing when playing! I am big fan of sweater vests, my husband lives in them as well, and how cute does he look! A large check button down with matching navy sweater and jeans (the Oshkosh's mentioned above) is a perfect casual look that still has that dressy aspect for special occasions.

Sweater Vest: Gymboree; Shirt: Target; Jeans: Target; Shoes: Stride Rite

 

  These were taken over the weekend. The hooded pullover was a gift for his birthday and I love the cheery color! The Oshkosh jeans, I seriously need more than two, paired with a cute cap and sneaks is the epitome of little boy play wear.

 Shirt: Gap; Jeans: Target; Shoes: Stride Rite; Onesie: Gerber; Cap: Target

 If you're a mother of a little guy like me, do you dress him up? Do you plan his looks on a daily basis? I firmly believe there is no reason why little boys shouldn't look as cute as little girls of the same age. And mine will always look this cute! That's a fashion promise!