a little Sunshine and Peonies

Sorry for the faded picture. My camera battery was out and this was the best the iPhone wanted to before I went to work this morning. Speaking of work, I officially was promoted to Sales Lead today which just means I can act as the Manager when she isn't there. Oh, and I can potentially get yelled at more...just kidding!

My husband isn't working right now so I am working mornings which I really love so I am going to enjoy it while it lasts. Here is what I wore to work today:

cardigan-LOFT

tee-LOFT

belt-LOFT

sunshine peonies pencil skirt-J Crew

Lyons Pump-Banana Republic

Tonight I actually get a little girl time with my friend Kelsey...it feels way overdue! Completely off topic, have you seen Off The Map yet? If you love Greys Anatomy, you'll definitely love this show. It is on tonight at 10

Gone, baby Gone

So it is here, the last day of summer vacation so guess what? This is all you are getting because I am going to have some fun in the sun! Here is what I wore yesterday:

vintage bateau tee-J Crew

Yellow v neck cardi-LOFT

sunshine peonies skirt-J Crew

belt-Banana Republic

shoes-Mootsies Tootsies

necklaces-J Crew

Sunshine & Peas

Monday is here already??? How did that happen? Here's to Friday coming again soon ;o)

This is what I wore to work on Saturday. I was lucky enough that a customer had brought this top back as an online return so I was able to scoop it up on sale during the 40% addtl off sale items promo.....yippeee!

tiered top-Loft

cardigan-J Crew

Jeans-Loft

Here is what I wore to church. The Primary kids and I named it "peas and grapes". And you are going to have to trust me that it looked better before three hours of church :o)

Necklace-Banana Republic

Shirt and Skirt-J Crew

Shoes-Mootsies Tootsies

And here is what I am wearing today for my errands and catch up day. I went to grab my friend Kim (not THE Kim) a present at Anthropologie and I ended up bringing the Rising Vapors dress home for me.....oops! I did manage to remember to grab her the Garden Party Necklace and the Climbing Cowlneck tee.

I ordered this vintage bateau top months ago when it was on backorder and it finally arrived. I must say, I LOVE this top more than I had hoped. I think it runs TTS, this is a Medium

Skirt & Top-J Crew

Bag- B Makowsky

Shoes-old

And here is an Anthropologie shout-out including my online purchase the other day:

Anthro Sale by modestlyme featuring Anthropologie

Rising Vapor Dress, $98

Buds & Bunches Tee, $58

7 Years of Sunshine....

Yesterday was my husband and my seven year anniversary. Our friends watched the kids and we were able to get away for a nice dinner. I am still full. Here is what I wore:

I just love my sunshine peony pencil skirt and I noticed this morning that it is now on SALE for $64.99. If you have been eyeing this one, I say grab it!! It goes with everything! I had created this outfit as a Polyvore set last month. The only difference is that I switched to the dusty blossom maya cardigan versus the sweet guava.  Thanks for all your sweet words on my new job, I can't wait to start!

Sunshine and Spice by modestlyme featuring J Crew

Items in this set:

sale - AllProducts - Tissue garland tank - J.Crew, $45

Women's Merino Sweaters & Cardigans - J.Crew, $88

J.Crew - Sunshine peonies pencil skirt, $98

Harper suede-and-patent platform heels, $230

Fashion over lunch, what more could a girl want?

Today was the day of our fashion luncheon. As promised, here are the pictures of my "three way" walls inspired by A Bigger Closet's "Wear it 3 Ways" series where she takes one article of clothing and styles it three different ways. I will try to post some more fun pictures of the event if I can get my hands on them!

The first set features J Crew's Ink Dot Dress styled three different ways, I had picked up this dress on final sale in store and haven't worn it yet but now I am ready to break it out!

Left-Vintage Hem extender slip, Level 99 Denim Blazer (Anthropologie), Belt-Old Navy, Necklace-Steinmart

Center: J Crew Ruffled Celosia Cardigan, Leather Woven Belt Banana Republic, Presta Wedges Target

Left-Pleated Chiffon Cardigan-J Crew, Red Pumps-eBay, Pearls-Tiffanys

Second set featuring Banana Republic's Silk Ruffle Tank (not online but still in stores): This tank is one of my favorite recent purchases! Easy to wear and the color is delicious.

Left-Linen Jacket-Shade Clothing, Jackson Pants Banana Republic, Cluster Necklace-The Loft, Super Skinny Belt-J Crew

Center-J Crew Vintage Matchstick Jeans, Cotton Corsage Cardigan-J Crew, Scarf-Downeast Basics

Right-Leather Motorcycle Jacket-Banana Republic, Pants-Old Navy, Necklace J Crew, Vera Woven Sandals-Banana Republic

Third set featuring J Crew's Sunshine Peonies Pencil Skirt. I just love this skirt so much, it was hard to narrow it down to just three looks. This skirt goes with everything!

Left- Jean Jacket similar here , J Crew Tuxedo Ruffle Painter Henley , white tank-Shade Clothing, Gold Belt-J Crew, Gold Flats-Anne Klein

Center-J Crew Maya Cardigan, Tissue Garland Tank

Right-V Neck Cardigan Ann Taylor, J Crew Tuxedo Tank, J Crew Bouquet Sash Belt

Fourth set featuring an Old Navy Sweater Dress. I love this cowl neck dress but it was a challenge styling it three ways though now I have no idea why.

Left: Marissa Pants-the Loft, Tea Rose Belt-Anthropologie

Center: Pins-Loft (purple) Limited (tweed) and ? for the bow, Leggings-Nordstrom, Kady Boots-Target

Right-Skinny Jeans-Banana Republic, Red Flats-The Gap, Crochet Hoops Etsy seller TaniaNovaCrochet

Lastly, here is what I wore to the event, I wanted to keep it fun and casual. It is hard to tell here but this jacket is a pale pink and so are the shoes. Hope you all are having a great weekend.

Crumpled Jacket-Banana Republic

Sequin Tank- The Loft, similar here

Old Navy Weekend Jeans

Shoes-J Crew

Some J Crew Fitting Room Reviews

So yesterday I headed to J Crew to spend a little Birthday money from my parents (funny how I still sound like I am a teenager). The gift of shopping is my favorite present and I was really good at only spending what I was given (pat on back) but as I left the SA says the dreaded (and equally beloved) words " Our new collection will be here next Wednesday"......now I have a whole new line to check out and drool over....how much self control can one girl have?

Printed Palmera Ruffle Cami (Size 6) and the Merino Larkspur Cardigan (Medium)

This picture doesn't really do it justice but I really liked this top ( I am pretty sure I am in the minority here) but I just didn't like the price tag. I also wish it was cotton instead of silk I will be on sale watch for this top though. I wasn't, however, impressed with the cardigan at all. I just didn't like the shape or lack there of. Maybe it is just the fact that it is too long for a crew neck cardigan, but whatever it was...it was a no go for me.

Cotton Papillon Blouse:

This top was in the sale section in my store but is still full price online. I have loved this top since I originally tried on here but this was a 4 and was snug on my shoulders and they didn't have any 6's left. I figured I'd go home and order it online but then I saw it was still full price...ugghh. Luckily I called CS and they honored the price for a one time exception (they post it on your profile) so it was like a birthday bonus!

Scalloped Petal Top (6)

I really loved the scalloped petal top, it is sold out online but there were plenty in our Fashion Valley store. Unfortunately but the cardigan had all the problems for me that Sumerilla mentioned here .

Chiffon forget-me-not Cardigan (Size Medium)

This cardigan is really beautiful even at it's high price tag. I just couldn't see it holding up in my life style (picture kids picking flowers off it) so I had to pass.

Silk-linen Ruffle Cardigan (Medium) and the Sunshine Peony Pencil Skirt:

I really loved this cardigan (this color may be in store only), it has a vintage charm to it IRL and I think it would look great belted. I have been drooling over the sunshine peony pencil skirt since MMM told me she had gotten it over the Neopolitan. I copied her and did the same.This is a size 8 and it is a nice lightweight and casual material. I can't wait to pair it with my ocean breeze jackie.

Ruffled Spring Celosia Cardigan (Small), Dahlia Bead Tee (Medium) and Ankle Stretch Toothpick Jean (Sz 29):

I really liked all three of these items. I had passed on the Celosia cardigan before but when the Spring colors came out, this one needed to be mine! I did size down on this one though. The tee fit TTS and was very cute and the jeans fit like a glove, a latex one and were really cute. I liked the ankle length, it goes well with both heels and flats. But since I had a 40% off coupon for Banana Republic, I decided to pick up jeans there instead.

Dotted Jaquard Pencil Skirt (Size 8)

This skirt is so stunning if it weren't for the fabric it would have been mine. However I could not justify the price for the amount of times (or lack of) that I would be able to wear it.

Belted Beach Tunic (Medium):

The kids had worn me out in the dressing room by the time I tried this on so I never got to the belting part but it was very comfortable and flattering.