OOTD - Hiking Ruffles

Both of my older boys (who fight CONSTANTLY with one another) have the day off from school today. Which means, wearing this pretty new cardigan will likely be the highlight of my loooong day at home with them. We already voted this morning and this afternoon I'll try to distract them from killing each other with lunch at McDonalds. Tonight I'll luckily have some reprieve when my mom babysits so I can take a camera class.

Anthropologie Hiking Ruffles Cardigan
Loft Tee & Cords
Anthropologie Triple Buckle Belt
Anthropologie Hallowed Halls Oxfords

I could own this comfy piece in every color, the material is so soft and it's not too heavy. The ruffle detail makes it feel so feminine. It's a bit longer in the back too, which I really like.

The Cassonade Coat

I had such high hopes when the beautiful Cassonade Coat first appeared on Anthropologie's website. I greedily ordered it with my birthday discount, and it arrived today. The moment I pulled it out of the box, I knew it was going to be too big. And it was. In the shoulders, the waist, the sleeves - everywhere. In addition, the color was not as rich as it looks online and the button closure sat so high (and didn't nip in) it just made the coat swing out babydoll style, making me feel large and dowdy.

And what was to be the cutest part of all, the back...well, it was rather anti-climatic in person.

Has anyone else tried this coat? With better luck? Mine's already been repackaged to send back, but at least I tried!

P.S. - these pictures aren't taken with the new camera, I've got a lot to learn with that puppy!

OOTD - Retake

About an hour after getting dressed and feeling uncomfortable in my jeans (see below), I decided to forget about being practical. I am going to PARTIES today. I should wear a party dress, no? I know I've been wearing the Compeer to death, but it feels like it was made for October. I had to share because this is my favorite way to wear it, to date. Plus, now you can see the cute shoes ;)

Anthropologie Curlytop Cardigan
Anthropologie Compeer Dress
Gap Tights
Target Temple St. Clair Earrings
Seychelles Ring New Year

~~~~~~~~~~My previous post, before I got changed!~~~~~~~~~~~~

Today is full of Halloween festivities. This morning we are off to Sawyer's preschool for a parade of costumes and puppet show. After lunch it's over to Harrison's school for another parade and class party. I will alternate between sitting on the floor and chasing Graham as he no doubt tries to escape from both activities. I decided jeans were in order.

Anthropologie Curlytop Cardigan
J.Crew Grand Ruffle Shell
Lucky Jeans
Seychelles Ring New Year (love them! Fit TTS)

Birthday Girl!

So everyone told me I would just love being in my 30's. Today I turn 32 years old, and nope! I'm not convinced, 30's are just so grown up. And me? I still want to be spoiled like a 12 year old.

Jonathan surprised me this morning with the Nikon D3000 (I am so intimidated!) and since everyone told us to skip the lens kit, he went with the Tamron AF18-270mm (I literally have no idea what this means) (I think it's good though because he said it cost more then the camera itself) (gulp.)

I almost didn't buy the Oleander Cardigan when it went on sale because I've been trying to limit my number of "cutesy" pieces in favor of more sophisticated ones, but like I said, I'm still in denial about being all grown up ;)

I did not make it to Anthropologie yesterday, as planned, but Customer Service was kind enough to honor my birthday discount over the phone. XOXO Anthropologie! You're the best!

....you too Jonathan

Birthday Discount by JanRussell featuring cotton tops

OOTD - since it's almost Halloween...

I decided to be bold and channel some Halloween colors. The purple and orange are a little crazier then I usually get, but more fun then the matchy-matchy gray cardigan I almost went with instead. I'm off to church with my fingers crossed that Graham will make himself at home in the nursery...I've just started leaving him and there have been lots of tears (for both of us!)

Anthropologie Compeer Dress
Old Navy Cardigan (old)
Target Merona Marylynn Pumps
Anthropologie Pessinus Garden Necklace

OOTD - I couldn't help myself!

Even though I wore the Shine Through Button Up yesterday, and the Atlee skirt once already this week, I couldn't resist putting this outfit together.

Original inspiration here

Shine Through Button-Up, $50
Breezy Polkas Cardigan, $98
Women's skirts - tweed - Donegal tweed Atlee skirt - J.Crew, $88
Hue Opaque Tights with Control Top, $13
ALL BLACK Women's Soft Bow 2 Mary Jane Pump, $112
Beveled Button Studs, $12

When I asked my husband if he liked the outfit, his response was..."it's a good thing I'm taking Harrison to soccer" Sigh, I live in the land of people only wear jeans and yoga pants on the weekend...

OOTD - Shine Through

I tried to wait for a second cut on the Shine Through Button-Up, but when the Breezy Polka Cardigan went on sale this week, I knew I'd be needing it sooner rather than later. I can't wait to pair them together as seen in this store inspiration shot that Roxy posted a couple of months ago. In the meantime, I'm able to find plenty of other things that this neutral layering piece is great with :)

Shine Through Button-Up, $50
Maya twist cardigan - J.Crew, $60
Old Navy Womens The Weekend Jeans, $35
Beveled Button Studs, $12
Forever21.com - Accessories - Jewelry - Necklaces, $8.80

I found my shoes online, but not in the tan color that I own...I hate when I can't find a picture to clip to Polyvore! Ah well, they are Marc Fisher Zaynee Flats, and they are perfectly adorable with the bow detail.

It's been a crazy week here - My husband was traveling, I hosted book club and playdates, went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch, to the pediatricians and Target countless times. I'm ready for the weekend!

And just for kicks, here is the outfit I did not wear today. I picked up this really cute tunic from F21 the other day and thought I could get away with wearing it as a dress.

Then I thought again ;)