The Date Night Continues...

Faux Leather Top: Piperlime (similar/under $15); Button Down: Target (similar);

 Jeans: Joe's Jeans (similar); Heels: Chie Mihara (similar); Handbag: Steve Madden; 

Jewels: Stella & Dot

On top of the date night on Saturday night, my hubby asked me to breakfast on Sunday! McKinley spent the night with my parents so we truly had the whole morning to ourselves. Although we missed at our breakfast table, it was nice to spend some extra time alone. We discussed things we haven't had a chance to talk about, because who actually gets to talk about adult things when your four year old is around, and we just chilled at the table like the old days. However, I was ready to get to my baby by the time the meal was over! I missed that little face!

I bought this extra long white shirt from Target earlier in the year and just haven't really thought too much about it since. I've seen it looking at me every time I open my closet doors, but just haven't really been a white button up mood lately. Until Sunday morning. I reached for it first thing and then grabbed my faux leather tee, which I haven't worn in quite sometime. I love it! And, I can't wait to style the shirt again soon! Spring is around the corner, right? 

The Faux Leather Top: Before and After

      

 

 

   

 

After breakfast, we headed straight to my parents house for a little cuddle time with the kid. Okay, who am I kidding. There was no cuddling involved. In fact, I barely got a hug! But I did get some good hand-holding while McKinley showed us around his classroom for his school's Open House. I love that he holds my hand every day!

Look at this. Two days in and I've got two posts up! Goals people!

Hope you're having a great week!

The Unexpected

Sweater: Boden; T-Neck: Bitten by SJP; Jeans: Loft; Boots: Aquatalia; 

Handbag: Burberry (gift); Necklace: Stella & Dot; Hat: Sole Society

A couple of weekends ago, the three of us headed down to Crown Center so I could return the fabulous clothes to Halls that I borrowed for the styling series shoot. While there, we had lunch and took another tour of the miniature train exhibit that McKinley adores. I thought the bridge to the train  would be the perfect backdrop and I love that a train was chugging by during the shoot!

This was my look for the actual shoot! It was finally a cool enough day to wear layers. I wanted to be warm, but comfortable at the same time. This cardigan is a light weight wool and it was perfect for an entire day of work and play! I kept the styling fairly simple. A cream t-neck, jeans, and a hat that worked double duty where great neutrals. But my favorite part of this look are the boots! I love the unexpected pop of burgundy peaking out from under the denim!

 

 

I'm too tired to go on! Stayed up way too late rooting on my Royals who are now World Series Champions! Hope your Monday is as royal as mine!

Happy Monday!

Sunflowers, Birds, and Early Fall

 Jacket: Susan Bristol; Top: Anthropologie; Jeans: Ann Taylor (similar); Booties: Sole Society (c/o); 

Shades: Target;Bracelets: Stella & Dot/Ralph Lauren/My Own Mix; Earrings: Gorjana

 

This past Sunday was a beautiful day and we spent it walking through the gorgeous sunflower fields at Grinter Farms. We had never been, actually we'd never experienced anything like this, and we loved it! McKinley was our leader as we wound our way through rows and rows of sunflowers and constantly asked to pick them. If we had allowed it, we would have come home with about 20 sunflowers. Instead, we came home with three in hopes of planting some seeds in our backyard. A fun family outing with the most glorious backdrop!

And with it being early fall like weather, I was more than happy to throw on a little leather jacket, jeans, and booties. The top, a sale piece I picked up from Anthropologie, is darling! You know how I love a good bird print!! And I've already styled it several different ways for fall in my head! I love a piece like that, don't you?

The Jacket: Before and After

  

  

I'm obsessed with the print of this top, but look at all the cute details! This cutout back is such a sweet statement and the bowtie at the neck is so chic!

 

 Jacket: Susan Bristol; Top: Anthropologie; Jeans: Ann Taylor (similar); Booties: Sole Society (c/o); 

Shades: Target;Bracelets: Stella & Dot/Ralph Lauren/My Own Mix; Earrings: Gorjana

How ready are you for fall? I'm definitely not ready to give up summer, but this amazing weather has me wanting to style sweaters and boots! But for now, I will take sleeveless and booties and fields of sunflowers!

First Days

 Top: Loft (old/sweet version); Shorts: Ann Taylor (old/similar here); Sandals: Seychelles (old/similar here); 

Belt: Target; Bracelet: Ann Taylor; Shades:MbyMJ

McKinley started Pre-K a week ago and I can't believe he's a "Pre-K Kid"! We did all the obligatory things you do on a child's first day of school. Cute outfit, check! First day photos, checked! Lunch after school, check! My little four year old is getting so big and I just want to freeze time!

Because it was his first day, I couldn't take him to school in my typical boyfriend jeans look. First days are special. I originally thought this dress would be great, but in hindsight, this mama can't really wear white when headed to lunch! I immediately envisioned strawberry stains and chocolate chip cookie finger prints in random places on the dress. Instead, I went the cute shorts and feminine top route. Still in the "white" family, but one has to live on the edge for fashion, no?

 

The Shorts: Before and After

    

Top: Loft (old/sweet version); Shorts: Ann Taylor (old/similar here); Sandals: Seychelles (old/similar here); 

 Belt: Target; Bracelet: Ann Taylor; Shades:MbyMJ

I have always loved the first day of school! I didn't love school, I loved the social aspect of school. And I loved the challenge of getting dressed every day. Some things never change!

Happy Tuesday, Lovelies!!

Last Minute Date Night

 Top: Piperlime (black option); Jeans: Loft (similar/40% off), Heels: Vince Camuto (fun option); 

Bracelets: Kate Spade/Kendra Scott; Earrings: Gorjana (similar); Shades: MbyMJ

A couple of weeks ago, the hubby and I went out on a date! An actual date that involved dinner, drinks, and a movie! And, then we came home to an empty house! My parents kept McKinley, an impromptu sleepover orchestrated by McKinley himself, which led this adult evening. After the date, we came home, laid on the couch, and proceeded to fall asleep watching TV. It was heaven!

And because we were going on a date, I wanted to look as cute as possible for Joel. We weren't actually sure what we would do with our evening alone, so I grabbed a cute top that I haven't worn in ages, my favorite boyfriend jeans, and fancy pair of heels. I didn't care if we were walking a 5K, I was going to wear heels since I don't get to wear them as often as I would like. (And no, I wouldn't actually wear heels for a 5K. Maybe a wedge...) I love this last minute look! Definitely one to wear again.

 

The Top: Before and After

    

 

   

 Top: Piperlime (black option); Jeans: Loft (similar/40% off), Heels: Vince Camuto (fun option); 

Bracelets: Kate Spade/Kendra Scott; Earrings: Gorjana (similar); Shades: MbyMJ

What is your go-to look for a last minute date night? I think adding a fav piece, like these boyfriend jeans, makes the look instantly chic! And, you just feel good!

Hope you guys are starting your week off with a statement! 

Happy Monday, Fashionistas!

Soaring Around the World

Top: H&M (similar); Shorts: Rachel Zoe (similar/$10); Sneakers: Converse; 

Belt Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors (fun option); Hat: Standard Style (old/similar); Shades: Target

Instead of a DIY project, I'm bringing you another outfit post. I am currently working on the Elegant Chair, but I'm not at point where I can share tons of details. We are cutting fabric, laying out pieces to figure out how they will go back together, and questioning our upholstery skills. We're a little in over our heads!

Speaking of over our heads, McKinley and I hit World's of Fun last week for a last hoorah before school starts. After this week, the amusement park will only be open on weekends, so we took advantage of some weekday fun! It was a hot one and I had second thoughts regarding the polyester top. Cotton would have breathed a little more, but it all worked out. A little breeze would blow from time to time and the rides provided a little coolness as well. All in all, my little birds were perfect for soaring around the world on a Thursday afternoon!

 The Top: Before and After

     

 

 

Top: H&M (similar); Shorts: Rachel Zoe (similar/$10); Sneakers: Converse; 

Belt Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors (fun option); Hat: Standard Style (old/similar); Shades: Target

 I hope to share some chair updates next week. It's coming together, just not at a point to really talk. And, I've got a cool tool from my dad to try and clean up the castors on the bar cart. So many little details that will hopefully lead to beautifully completed pieces!

Have a fabulous Tuesday!!