OVERSIZED TEE

I am super into light denim right now. Now that summer is nearing I am feeling that laid back part of me start to kick back in. I don't like to wear fussy clothes. Must be why I buy my shirts a size or 2 too big. If you ask me people (and bloggers) are making their outfits way too fussy. I am a mom, I don't do fussy when my kids are with me. Maybe it is my Midwestern approach but gosh I have no idea how Victoria Beckham wears YSL heels to her kids soccer games...

Short, DIY vintage cutoffs // Shirt, on sale at Gilly Hicks // Boots, Hunter // Hat and Jewelry, JCrew // Socks, Hollister // Sunglasses, YSL

NOW TRENDING...STRIPES

SHADES OF BLUE

I can never turn down a cozy J. Crew shirt - and this one is definitely one I could live in. Plus I'm a preppy girl at heart and am automatically drawn to a good striped sweatshirt.

Shirt, J. Crew // Scarf, F21 // Headband, Urban Outfitters // Jeans, Target // Shoes, Madewell

KNOTS

We had a tease of summer but the April chill is back in the air here in MN. I have been dying to get this Stylemint dress out since I bought it, but it looks like I will be wearing it with pants for a few more weeks until the warmer weather hits. Not sure but I may like it better knotted up anyhow!

Shirt, Stylemint broadway // button up, All Saints (mens) // Jacket, Old Navy // Leggings, LNA Olivia (in noir) // Sunglasses, Ray Ban // Bag, Givenchy // Necklace, Juicy Couture // Boots, Dolce Vita

CROPPED JACKET

I am  loving cropped jackets and right now. If they have lace or sequins forget it I am sold immediately. This one I have had in my closet for a long time and it took me a few months to work it into my daily outfits and now it is an easy grab. 

The striped are still seeping their way into my wardrobe and this one is such a steal from STYLEMINT you can find it here. I love how soft it is and they are such a great fit! I love when shirts are easy to piece together and you don't have to think much about it.

Jeans, JBrand (doll) // Shirt, Stylemint (lenox) // Cropped Jacket, Anthropologie // Hat F21

::VELVET::

So if you can even get past my cute son (and his cheeks) and look at my outfit you may realize that, YES, I am wearing velvet in the summer. It happens. These shorts are beyond comfort. Also they are a color that is not really in my wardrobe. The waist band of them is super cute too ( I should be a better blogger and show you but I am not.) And can we all just ignore my un-washed hair? thanks. Anyways, lets celebrate 90 degrees and velvet!

ps isn't my parents' little playhouse (complete with rose bushes) completely, positively, absolutely something straight out of dreamland?! My mom has a lovely yard.

{Shaynah=shorts stone_cold_fox, shirt JCrew, necklace max azria, shoes Elizabeth and James, sunnies Marc Jacobs}

{Little B= shorts 77kids, polo H&M, nuk Juicy couture}

8 inches of rain

It may have been sunny out but the sloshy grass and major puddles called for wellies. I barely stayed dry trying keeping 2 boys out of puddles. It was an attempt that I found nearly impossible so I gave up after a short battle! By the end of this outing my shorts were black and muddy. It was a fun day and I was glad to put the camera away and just enjoy it:)

bag: rebecca minkoff

Shorts: forever21

Wellies: hunter

socks: forever21

shirt: abercrombie

striped sweatshirt: forever21

Green vest: anthropologie

Another Rainy Day // Elizabeth

Layered Shirts: J. Crew

Scarf: Forever 21

Bracelets: Random

Shorts: American Eagle Outfitters

Socks: Topshop

Boots: Hunter

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