positively no dancing // Shaynah

Spring has yet to show its face here in MN. We are not about to let that hold us down, it is nearing the end of April for Pete's sake! We are bringing spring into our lives by pops of color lately, just holding out hope that summer will, in fact, shine upon us.

Anyhow... I love a good restaurant T-shirt (malt shops tees are even better) so this particular one is from a rib place in Chicago that my dad LOVES. We were there long ago and this started my little random food shirt collection:)

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Shirt: Twin Anchors

Pants: H&M 

Jean Jacket: hollister

Shoes: coach

Bracelet: gift from my dad from Africa

{on little B: pants and converse shoes baby gap, shirt and jacket h&m, little easter duck gifted from his big bro}

a couple extra zippers never hurt anyone // Shaynah

Military styles are something I have always adored. I don't feel right in them, but I never cease trying to make them work. I feel like I was re-motivated after my recent NYC trip. You will definitely be seeing the military colors and inspirations more and more throughout my wardrobe, I bet you can't wait:)

Shirt: LnA

Pants: Forever21

Jacket: Forever21

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Necklace: Heartbreakers

Leggings that make you feel like a superhero // Elizabeth

Out to dinner with friends for my husband's birthday - 

baby boy was ready for bed and just had to get in the pictures.

Shirt: J. Crew

Layering Tank: J. Crew

Leggings: American Apparel

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Necklace: Gift from my Mom

And the winner is.....

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Denim & Stripes (and a hint of red) // Elizabeth

Shirt: J. Crew

Skirt: J. Crew

Belt: Retro Banana Republic

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Leggings: Urban Outfitters

Scarf: Forever 21

Vintage Shoes beautiful and affordable // Shaynah

boots were found at STARLET VINTAGE here

these were found at POM POM CLOTHING here

 these were found at PUSS IN BOOTS here

 

This color is AMAZING!! They were found at TWIRL VINTAGE CO here

These were found at SWOONS SHOP here

the grass isn't greener, but my bag is! // Shaynah

 

It is still freezing here in MN which is making layering up an easy task. As you can see it is windy too. My legs are in need of a severe tan! Hopefully they don't blind you:)

Cape Tee: h&m

Blazer/ Kimono: thrifted- Elizabeth and James

Skirt: Forever21

Socks: Betsey Johson tights I cut

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (99 tie)

Bag: American Apparel 

All Jewlery: random/ unknown

Giveaway // Layered Black

EASY LIKE A SUNDAY MORNING! 

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the winner will be chosen randomly on Friday April 22, 2011 

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Denim Trend Alert

Yes, we all had one in the 90's - and they are back, but now we wear ours with leggings, platform wedges and layers, layers, layers. Here is a line-up of our best denim finds.

Blank Boy Blue Denim Shirt // Free People //$108

Selvidge Chambrey Shirt // J. Crew //$98

Wayward Jean Shirt // Madewell // $88

Chambrey Snap-front Blouse // Delias // $39.50

Denim Shirt Dark Wash // Gap // $59.50

NYC Native or Imposter? // Shaynah

I guess going to a fashion mecca like New York makes me feel SEVERELY inadequate as a fashion blogger. None the less I was confused as a local on multiple occasions I suppose using my phone to get directions made me look busy enough to pass as a native. One of my favorite things are the woman who wear really bad lip stick. Maybe in some respects I hope that will be me. They just rock the look no matter if it is only their doorman (or cat) who sees them. I am starting to realize it is confidence that makes or breaks a fashion statement!

NYC Street Style (a view from behind) // Shaynah

 

How dapper of you too look so chic all the while helping preserve the planet, major props! 

 Fancy people. Let's pretend they are going to the Opera, shall we?

 Who does not love a guy who can pull off florals and red pants!?

 Gold Pants??? Are you kidding me?? She is my hero!

 I couldn't help but be in love with these little girls! Sporting bright colors, darling! Plus, I love a kid in a hood *swoon*

 Love the tailored look. Perfected with patterned tights. These are tricky since they can look scandalous. She rocked them like she came straight out of Little "J's" closet {gossip girl} (hoping that reference didn't make me loose my street cred *wink*

 backpacks are so hot right now!

 Could you die? this little doll in her gold doc martens (or replicas) SERIOUSLY stylin'!

This girl's face was gorgeous but trying to be discreet really didn't pay off, someone's elbow was covering it:/ Her boots were still worth posting....


So I am not one to be shy, but certainly not being a local (or nearly as stylish as these people) seemed to get to me in NYC. However, given the fact that most are from behind you still get a good idea of why I felt the need to bust out my not-so-discreet camera and snap a shot here and there! These New York kids could have their own street style post- perhaps, I noticed the kids cause I was a mom missing her boys, or maybe because I find it impossible to comprehend raising my kids in that city... either way I am glad I noticed these tiny fashionistas! I promise I will work on my street photography in the near future! Until then enjoy the few I got:)