RED FLARES

I hardly ever wear flares because I'm so comfortable in my skinnies, but I had to have these. Shaynah rocks flares like no other so I thought I would feel second best in them but it turns out they are SO comfortable and make me feel like I'm 6 feet tall instead of my 5'7" stance. It turns out that over the weekend I bought a couple more pairs. ;)

Shirt, StyleMint // Jacket, Helmut Lang // Pants, Free People // Shoes, Urban Outfitters // Scarf, F21

RIDING JACKET

Don't let the jacket fool you, I do NOT know how to ride a horse properly. However, Liz, kind of does! It was the braid that made you think I knew what I was doing wasn't it? Yeah that touch of sophistication sometimes fools my husband, too. Anyways, this jacket somehow reminds me of the Beatles. My mom picked it out for me, she has this funny way of wanting me to have clothes that she really loves. Love that our mom's still got our backs even when we are grown!

I have come to find that I really rotate the same few pieces around and wear them in different ways. So I have decided it is time to invest in quality clothes and quit stocking up on cheap things I only wear once.  I am all about classic fit lately. Those types of pieces make sense in the long run. This concept is new to me - check back in a few months weeks days and see if it is still working!

{Jacket and Button-up, Ralph Lauren // Vest, Vintage Pendleton // Shoes, Jeffrey Campbell // Leggings, Helmut Lang}

THE BEST DAYS FOR LAYERS

It's been a rainy week so I decided to do shorts with leggings so that I can actually wear my favorite knit shorts. Such a great way to wear shorts through fall and winter. My favorite fall purchase so far has been my vegan leather Free People jacket - I wear it almost every day!

{Jacket, Free People // Shirt, Aerie // Shorts, Urban outfitters // Leggings, American Apparel //  

Boots, Hunter // Scarf, J. Crew

::|::GARDEN PARTY::|::

We were frienemies for a while there but I am glad that dresses and I have decided to give it another go. Dresses aren't only for special occasions. I wore this to the park with my boys. "Not functional" you might say, but I disagree I even played baseball in it. From this day forward I will wear dresses even if I have no where special to go. You can't beat feeling fabulous at the park, making other moms jealous roll their eyes at you.

(dress H&M, jacket F21, shoes matisse, cat eye sunglasses eBay, lipstick NARS schiap} 

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

Love affair with Jimi's // Shaynah

I have been drooling over the Elizabeth and James line for a long time now - I know Liz has, too. Not only are we HUGE Mary Kate enthusiasts, but we are lovers of comfortable, easy fashion. So you can imagine my shock when my husband surprised me with some denim from their textile spin off. SHRIEK!!!! Immediately{I mean, seriously people, one leg half-way in them}I knew they were going to be my favorites.

Jeans: Textile Elizabeth and James (Jimi)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson (dany)

Shirt: Gap

Jacket: Forever21

Sunnies: Vintage (my grandma's)

Belts: Abercrombie

Necklace and Bracelet: Juicy Couture