Wearing Lately

Just a quick outfit post today...

Here's what I've been wearing lately:

DSW hat (didn't buy it), H&M dress and bangle, Target cowboy boots, Anthro belt,
Artwark necklace,  Michael Kors watch.
I got that bag at an accessories swap.  

MM Couture dress via Dado, Michael Kors watch,
F21 bangles, Nine West shoes, vintage bag

Had a great night out Thursday with my girlfriend Jeree.  We had dinner at Sushi Lounge and then drinks at the rooftop bar at the W in Hoboken.  She's still single and living the fabulous life, so it was nice to tag along.  Us mommies need to get out too, ya know :)

Enjoying the view (and the cocktails) with Jeree

I am also happy to report that I was not hungover at the zoo yesterday.  Yay!  It was a great day (a little hot, but great) and the boys had a blast.  And they both got new Bronx Zoo hats.  Too cute!

Anthro t-shirt, Old Navy shorts, F21 sunglasses,
Reef flip flops via Bikinis and More in Fenwick Island Delaware

OMG that face!  

That's all for now!

Off to my little cousin's 11th birthday party!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Jenny

One Sweater - Two Looks

I love taking pieces I already have to create new looks; I also like to travel light.  So these looks actually have more in common than my favorite (new) old man sweater.  Both outfits feature the same sweater, earrings, watch, tights, vintage ring and cowboy boots; yet each look has its own unique feel.

Here I am yesterday in Central Park:

Aldo sunglasses, garage sale earrings, Old Navy bag,
Forever 21 dress,  Moth cardigan via Anthropologie, Anthropologie belt,
Movado watch, vintage ring, DKNY tights, Target cowboy boots, 

Closer

Seated

The inscription on the bench... how sweet! 

Here I am this morning at Englewood Cemetery:

garage sale earrings, handmade scarf,
Moth cardigan via Anthropologie,   Antropologie Wightwick Manor Dress,
Movado watch, vintage ring, DKNY tights, Target cowboy boots 

The first outfit I wore yesterday in New York City.  I spent the afternoon walking around Central Park and met some friends for dinner at Stecchino wine bar and bistro in Hell's Kitchen.  The second outfit I wore to a memorial service for my great aunt Virginia.  I think verstatile peices are the key to any wardrobe.  When you can mix and match what you have to create many different looks, your closet just seems bigger.

With that said, I have to know:  which look did you like best?

Ride 'em Cowboy

I really love my cowboy boots.  I bought them at Target a good five or six years ago and my love for them has grown exponentially over the years.  Right now I love wearing them with sundresses.  It's casual, comfortable, and easy!  (Not to mention they hide the fact that I am desperate need of a pedicure).  Bonus!

Here is how I made them work today:  
FYI:  I paid less than $100 for the entire outfit!

Target cowboy boots, DKNY tights, Old Navy dress, 

Bailey 44 cardigan via Anthropologie, Aldo Sunglasses, garage sale earrings, Lovebugs ring

Guilty Pleasures

Everyone has guilty pleasures, right?  I, for one, could lose an ENTIRE day watching Sex and the City reruns.  I enjoy a good buffet and wear drug store makeup.  I read tabloid magazines, love sour patch kids, and there was a point in my life when I dunked cheese doodles in chocolate pudding (thankfully this was just a phase and sadly it wasn't when I was pregnant).

When it comes to fashion, my guilty pleasure is Forever21.  The blaring dance music, synthetic fabrics, way-too-bright fluorescent lighting, and the fact that I am usually the oldest person in the store should make me question my desire to shop there, but it doesn't.  I look the other way because the clothes are cute and they are CHEAP!  Plus, there is something cathartic about digging through racks overloaded with merchandise while trying not to run over 90 pound teenage girls with my stroller.  It's my go-to place for basic T's, skinny jeans, fun tops, accessories and trendy pieces.  Who cares if its out of style next year?  At these prices, you add a few trendy pieces each season without breaking the bank.

The thing about Forever 21 is that they carry limited stock, so if you see something you like you have to jump on it.  When I saw this vintage-inspired blue polka dot dress, I grabbed it right away.  I paid full price: a whopping $27.80!

A.D.D. Moment:  Was this chick on Top Model a few years ago?

I'll be wearing it this summer with another guilty pleasure of mine:   a seven-year-old pair of Target cowboy boots.  The hubs says it's a great "Corn Hill Festival outfit" - I couldn't agree more! :)  Now if only I can get my hands on some cheese doodles and pudding...