Do You Have Time For Me?

Blazer-Fox's/Dress-Loft/Shoes-Nicole via Lori's/Jewelry-Francesca's, Target, street vendor

In case you aren't already sure, I am a bit neurotic...I always have to know what time it is.  I am pretty sure the particular neurosis stems from a fear of being late for anything and everything. So, when my watch broke last week I felt naked...so I had get another watch, pronto...I kept looking at my wrist and there was nothing but panic!  I am lusting after the Micheal Kors tortoise watch, but some my budget is about nil, I settled for this funky one.  Now I can relax again...who am I kidding I don't even know how to relax anymore!

I have had this blazer for about 10 years now and it has spent the last few in toiling in my closet. I stumbled upon it the other day an thought it was time to resurrect it...This blazer was always one of my favorites...plus pastels are back in... right...

T-Minus six days until my big baby turns six...ahhh!!

Silly Strings And Things...

Worn to work Wednesday, March 7

 

Top, Skirt, Trench-Target/Booties-Steve Madden/Jewelry-Black Sheep, Baublebar

I wanted to style up my new Target bright blue skirt for yesterday's full schedule of meetings at work.  So I decided on the Jason Wu for Target shirt and favorite Steve Madden booties.  It was so warm out yesterday, that I considered going sans tights...but decided the world is not quite ready for my uber white legs!  The unseasonable warmth is also affording me a chance to start wearing my new Target trench...yeah!!! I an determined not to wear my winter coat again...a decision I might just have to reconsider if it snows again...oh well!


Worn to work Thursday, March 8

Sweater-Old Navy/Pants-Loft/Jewelry-Black Sheep, Target, BR/Shoes-Vaneli via Lori's

Today just seemed like a pants type of day. Also, circles abound...sweater, necklace, bracelet...no I did not do that on purpose, I just realized it while editing these photos.  I have had these shoes for about 5 years...there is just something so fun about purple suede with a bow!

If you squint and look real closely at my left wrist, there is a red, white and blue piece of yarn tangled up in my bracelets...it has a story... Alex found it at my mom's house yesterday and immediately slung it across his body like he said the gunslingers do.  Then this morning, the boys were fighting over this dirty piece of yard...I guess Jack found it on the sidewalk while out on a walk with Papa and was pretty pissed that Alex had gotten a hold of it.  So Jack could not bring it to school, Alex told me that I should wear it all pretty to work and take care of it, but make sure that I brought it right home after work and not leave it on my desk.  Of all the fancy toys my boys have, they fought all morning over a dirty piece of yarn...ahhh!!! 

Sunshine + Skinny Pants = Happy MOM

It is just amazingly silly how quickly my mood and state of mind can change...  Yesterday I was feeling so scattered and out of it and today I am feeling great and raring to go!
Also, it is funny how my style can change from day to day... Yesterday I was all easy dress, blazer...all business.  Today...skinny pants, loud top, heels...all casual.  Maybe it is just this beautiful 65 degree weather...who knows?

Pants-Zara/Top-Gap/Jacket-Tulle/Jewelry-Jewelmint, H&M, F21, Loft/Belt-Target/Booties Steve Madden

Something about wearing these pants with heels...or even with flats...makes me feel like I can take on my little slice of the world! I definitely need to get another pair!!

On the working mom's guilt front... Jack asked me if I could go on his class trip to see a play this week.  Besides the fact that parent chaperon sign ups were months ago, I have to work.  When I told him this he asked why I have to work everyday and can't come to school like Lance's mom.  That just broke my heart... He then told me that I should come to school for his birthday celebration...I did not have the heart to repeat to him that I have to work.  So, I asked his teacher if I could "volunteer" in the classroom that morning so I could be there.  When I told him that I was going to be there he was so excited he did is his "oh yeah" dance...the silly dance he does when he is excited.  I just made me so happy to see him so happy.

Which One Of You Ate The Missing Piece...

Someone recently commented  to me on how put together I look...I laughed...then I thought, I am about as put together as a puzzle missing a few pieces...

I guess I fake it well...

Dress-Calvin Klein/Cardigan, Boots-LOFT/Belt-Gap/Jewelry-Baublebar, DIY, stolen from mom

I was thinking about what was said to me this morning as I was hurriedly deciding what to wear.  Nothing like a fitted dress, cardigan and fun bow belt, on a cold Monday morning to make me feel put together...
or to at least look like it.

Another blogger was talking about where she takes here photos and how she pretends to be taking pictures of nature if people walk by.  So, I thought I would share with you where and how I take my outfit photos.  My office is an old apartment building on a residential street, a block from the lake.  I usually just step outside or across the street to take my photos.  If I have extra time, I take the short walk down to the lake to a more scenic spot.  I find it amusing how much a women, standing in the middle of the sidewalk, taking photos of herself, always attracts the weirdos...they all stop and stare... then they start talking and asking questions...all I want to do is take my photos and get back to work!

Back to searching for my missing pieces...

Bullseye!

Fresh groceries, clothes for the whole family, jewelry, shoes, electronics, toys...what can you not get at Target... Being a busy mom, it is a perfect place for me to get everything in one stop...they even have a Starbucks for a much needed cup of coffee.  I swear I am there at least twice per week for something... I am not sure I can actually spend less than $50 per trip.
One of my favorite departments at Target is the clothes...reasonable prices, stylish... Two of my favorite dresses happen to be from there...

 

Dress-Target/Boots-Sketchers/Belt-Urban Outfitters/Jewelry-Francesca's

I bought this dress right after Alex was born for a father's day brunch.  Of the years, I have worn this dress to many ways, with various belts, tights and boots, sandals, cardigans...  Not belted, this dress is a big giant mess...but cinching it makes it the perfect frock for many situations.

Dress, Belt-Target/Booties-DSW/Jacket-Tulle/Jewelry-Black Sheep/Scarf-LOFT

My next favorite Target find...Again, I have styled this dress many ways.  I usually wear it with tights, since it is a bit on the short side and with a blazer or cardigan.  Love the empire waist and the lace cutouts on the top (hard to see with the blazer, just believe me, they are there).  

I am pretty sure that Target can do not wrong...in fact, I think I will have to stop by there tomorrow...

I Broke The Shape Sorter...

Worn to Work Tuesday, February 28

Blazer-Old Navy/Top-Missoni for Target/Pants-Gap/Shoes-Toms/Jewelry-H&M, Francesca's

My inspiration for this outfit came from two different places... First off, these fabulous Toms...love me some sparkle.  The second inspiration for this outfit came form one of my favorite bloggers Dotty of dash dot dotty...I love the way she styled this blazer last week...with a patterned shirt and fun necklace...all in neutral tones.  So when I was trying to decide what top wear along with my new kicks, my eye was caught by this blazer hanging in my closet.  Then, I remembered Dotty's outfit that I had loved and decided to pair it with this fun patterned Missoni for Target top!  I had been looking for an excuse to wear this necklace and I thought it would go well with all the other shapes and patterns in this outfit.

I must admit...these sparkly shoes with the black pants makes me feel like Michael Jackson...but I cannot moon walk!!

I Am A Mess-terpiece...

Worn to Work Monday, February 27

Skirt-Loehmann's/Sweater-LOFT/Booties-Steve Madden/Jewelry-Black Sheep,Bauble Bar, Madewell

I bought this skirt about 5 years ago for Easter...love the color panels and the silky fabric.  Not sure why, maybe because it is easy, I always pair this skirt with a black or brown top.  Maybe next time I style this skirt I will try a red top!  With the below the knee length of this skirt...I thought heels were a must...so of course my favorite Steve Madden booties were perfection.

So, my mom bought me those black sparkly Tom's I have been lusting for....so excited...Thanks Mom!

My boys love to see themselves on my blog...

 Alex had a birthday party yesterday where they painted picture frames...fun but messy

I told Jack to smile for a picture...he insisted on posing with this Legos