Little Accent Piece

Jacket: Rachel Zoe (similar); Top: Ann Taylor (similar); Jeans: Loft (similar); 

Shoes: Toms (similar); Hat: Target; Shades: MbyMJ; Necklace: Jane Basch (gift); 

Lip Color: Revlon Striking

I am so glad I discovered this eyelet moto jacket in my closet as I've worn it all spring! It's perfect on chilly mornings, or in restaurants who crank up the air this time of year, and it's just so darn cute! And a great little accent piece. I love it!

Last week McKinley and I headed to the farmstead for the first time since it opened and the morning started out cool. This jacket was the perfect choice. And even though it turned warm, the eyelet is so breathable that I didn't feel the need to take it off. I have a feeling you will see this piece a lot this season!

The Top: Before and After

   

Jacket: Rachel Zoe (similar); Top: Ann Taylor (similar); Jeans: Loft (similar); 

Shoes: Toms (similar); Hat: Target; Shades: MbyMJ; Necklace: Jane Basch (gift); 

Lip Color: Revlon Striking

 

 It's Monday and a short week! I love holiday weekends! Here's hoping that we all have a fabulously fashionable week ahead!  

Happy Monday, Fashionista's!

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And Just Like That....

Jacket: Banana Republic (similar); Top: LOFT (similar); Jeans: Banana Republic (similar); 

Shoes: TOMS; Bag: Steven by Steve Madden (similar); Shades: MARC by Marc Jacobs;

Earrings: Gorjana; Lip Color: Mary Kay Mystic Plum

And just like that, the temps are back in the upper 50s/low 60s and I'm back to wearing long sleeves and jackets! Do you know how hard that it is to do when you've been sporting short sleeves and shorts for about two weeks? It's really hard! I'm not going to wear sweaters, that's just crazy, so I'm looking to knit tops and jackets to get me through the next week.

I had all but forgotten about this cute top! The sparkles were all I needed to add sunshine to my day. (I realize it's sunny in the photos, but for the majority of the day, it was super overcast.) This field jacket has been the greatest investment I've made. It's a true four seasons piece! Boyfriend jeans and sparkly Toms complete the look. Oh, and this cross-body bag has been my go-to bag for carrying both mine and McKinley's essentials while still staying chic.

The Top: Before and After

 

Mixing Prints

Jacket: Levi's (similar); Top: Ann Taylor; Jeans: Ann Taylor (numerous colors); Scarf: Target; 

Shoes: TOMS; Hat: Arden B (similar)

Over the weekend my son turned two. I'm still in shock that he's two. I'm not really sure how that happened! To continue the celebration, we took a family trip to the zoo which is one of our favorite things to do. The weather was a little on the cloudy/rainy side and I was truly stumped on what to wear. So, I decided to go with layers and lots of them! 

Let's break it down. These mint jeans are my new favorite. I've actually worn them several times but have never managed to snap photos. I love the light color against the black and white, a continued trend! The new top is going to replace the original as I can't find it anywhere! Anywhere I tell ya. Worn last in January, its been missing ever since. I've seen some of my favorite bloggers pairing stripes with polka dots so I decided to give it a shot. It's a very simple way to mix your prints.  The hat was great for shade and to disguise day(s) old hair and shiny black Toms were like walking on clouds. 

 

McKinley's Got Style

When I was pregnant, and even before I was, I always said that I didn't care what the sex of the baby was just as long as everything was okay. Even after I got pregnant, I said the same thing and truly meant it. Deep down, however, I thought I really wanted a girl. You know, a little girl to play dress up with and put in frilly little outfits. 

We didn't find out the sex of our baby. It didn't matter one way or the other. And, we wanted it to be a surprise after nine months of anticipation. I had, what you may call, a mother's instinct because I knew all along we were having a boy. I never doubted it. And, on April 6, 2011, after nine plus hours of labor, a baby boy popped out and I haven't looked back.

And even though we have a beautiful baby boy, every parent is allowed to be biased in this department, I still play dress up! However, I can't stand little boys clothes no matter how much they have improved over the years! Look, I get it. Dressing little girls is where its at in the money making industry, but I for one love dressing my little boy in things other than trucks, dinosaurs and sports! Come on! I want khaki pants, button downs, sweater vests, elbow patches and polo shirts. I don't want skulls, crossbones and "Daddy's Little Quarterback". Yes, we have play clothes that sport some of this; a few puppies, "Mommy's Little Rock Star" (we are very pro arts), airplanes and zoo animals. But, we don't have a lot of it and they are only worn during playtime. What we do have a lot of is designer; Marc Jacobs, Joe's Jeans, Polo, Nautica and Toms. And major retailers such as Gap, Target, Oshkosh and H&M. And I'm not going to apologize for it.

Lately, I've had the idea that I need to start my own line of boys clothing. That way I get what I want, in the designs I want, and in the material I want. For example, I saw an adorable heather, gray pull over sweater at Target the other day. After I picked it up it immediately went back on the rack. Donning a royal blue skull and crossed guitars is something McKinley isn't going to be doing! 

With all the being said, I have been able to dress him in the pieces I want, however it is tedious trying to find them. Here is a look back over the past year at some of my favorites. I can't believe how little he was!!! 

Sweater and pants H&M

Joe's Jeans and Toms Shoes

Polo Shirt and H&M Shorts

 

Cap Baby Gap

For those of you mothers with baby boys, what do you think of the selection? Are you willing to compromise?

Casz Date Night

 

Top: BCBG; Jeans: Loft (similar); Belt: Target (similar);

Shoes: TOMs; Sunnies: Marc by Marc Jacobs;

Necklace: old but a sweet sentiment

 "Be True to Your Dreams"

Friday was a very low key day for me. Hence the boyfriend jeans, slouchy top and TOMs! But, I still wanted to look pulled together so I opted to tuck in the top and add color with my favorite neon, yellow belt! Voila! A date night look that took little effort but didn't thrown together. And, I completed the summer mini tour at Old Chicago. A great night all the way around!

My Week in Shoes

This week was another various heel height week! I am just trying to mix things up and keep you guessing as to what I'll wear next! Got some cute fall goodies at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this week! I'm not trying to rush summer, but at the same time, I won't get these until my birthday. As always, I will act so surprised!

 

Shoes:

Top Left: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Upper Right: Pour La Victoire

Middle: Lovely People

Lower Left: ras; Lower Right: TOMs

Nail polish change coming this weekend. Stay tuned for the new color in next week's My Week in Shoes!