Floral and Denim

Watch: Here / Similar Skirt: Here /  Similar Shirt: Here / Similar Necklace: Here

Stripes and Spots

Haven't I mentioned how much I like to mix patterns together? I believe I have...so it's no wonder I would pair spots with stripes. I don't really have many rules with pattern mixing except if one accessary is really bright and powerful, I go easy with the rest of the outfit. I don't like to have too many stand out pieces in one outfit. Here I wore the black boots and earrings to make the scarf feel a little more in place.=) I think the wow factor in this outfit is the booties which I'm in love with! I also got the cognac colored ones. 

*Sidenote - I'm noticing how much I should be making my bed before taking these! Truth be told, I take all my pictures really early in the morning right after I get ready. My kids are usually still sleeping and in my bed.=)

The scarf is super light weight which I appreciate because of Okinawa's mild climate. 

The shirt I'm wearing is so comfortable and a little roomy which I really appreciate when I'm wearing skinny jeans.

My little cutie and I were stuck in some traffic so we snapped this shot of us. My little guy's back there somewhere!

Outfit Details

Shirt: here /  Scarf: here /  Earrings: here / Jeans: here / Watch: here / Boots: here

Smarty Pants

I'm linking up with The Stylish Housewife for her Weekly Fashion Linkup.

Today I broke out my huge "Clark Kent" glasses for the first time. I balanced them out with a really fun, feminine color combination: Light pink, white, and cognac. And since I'm never a fan of matching too much, I added a statement necklace in turquoise.

I can't say enough about this long statement necklace. When it's too hot to throw on a jean jacket to look more put together, I love reaching for a nice necklace. It was the only necklace I packed on my last trip, and I was so glad I had it. It really worked with just about all my outfits.

Similar peasant top here) / Similar pants here / Exact sandals here / Exact necklace here / Similar purse here / Exact watch here

Casual Vibe

Today, I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy for her What I Wore Wednesday.

This little outfit I wore to work just screamed "casual, but still put together" to me. I love that combination since I never want to be too dressed up for work being a kindergarten teacher and all. It gets pretty messy in our room.=) Since everything was very fitted from head to toe, I added the jean jacket to balance things out. Is it just me or does a nice cropped jacket make everything look a little more put together? I have Shaeffer from Pinterest Told Me To to thank for the jacket. Do you guys read her blog? I love it! She always finds such great stuff, and her sense of humor really makes her blog a joy to read.

This outfit could have worked just as well with white, khaki, dark brown, or even colored pants or shorts. I've worn this same outfit with coral shorts and loved it. I really love navy and coral together.

This Michael Kors bag is such a staple for me. I own the lighter toned one too, and it's my go to bag in the summer.

Shirt: Gap, old (similar style here) / Watch: Michael Kors / Wedges: Nordstrom, out of stock (I'm loving these) / Pants: Nordstrom, old (similar style here)/ Jacket: Nordstrom / Purse: Michael Kors, out of stock (similar style here) / Nail Color: Cajun Shrimp by OPI

Floral and Stripes

One of my favorite things to do is mix different patterns with each other. Currently I'm loving stripes and florals which works out great because  I own several floral scarves and striped tops and dresses. The scarves really turn a plain top into something more special. 

Shirt: Nordstrom  / Watch: Michael Kors / Sandals: Target, old (similar here and here) / Shorts: J.Crew / Scarf: Nordstrom, old (similar styles here) / Necklace: Stella and Dot / Earrings: Kendra Scott

Yellow, Nude, and Denim

 I loved this outfit more than I thought I would. I rarely wear yellow tops (just jewelry), so this shirt has been hanging in my closet untouched for awhile. It's a great shirt for being out and about with the kids. It the perfect amount of "roominess," it washes well, and it's the perfect sleeve length for spring (whenever I'm wearing short shorts I like to cover up more on top to compensate). That being said, it obviously needed to be paired with things that would spice it up. A big watch, pretty matching studs, and subtle necklace and bracelets was the perfect amount. I love these denim cut offs and my go-to summer purse (I own the same one in brown that I use a lot in the winter).

I've really been loving the NARS matte lipstick that I mentioned earlier. It stays on all day. Really!

Pretty earrings.

I saved my favorite for last. These gladiator sandals! I'm a big fan of nude shoes (heels, wedges, flats, flip flops) because they work with everything. These have silver studs which works so well with my watch and pulls the whole look together. They're also very comfortable! 

Outfit Details:

Shoes (Asos, no longer available) - I'm loving  THESE.

Shorts are HERE.

Shirt (gap, no longer available) - love this yellow option HERE

Tank underneath (I wear these under everything!) is HERE

Watch is HERE.

Earrings are HERE.

Purse (Michael Kors, no longer available) similar is HERE.

Spring Break Casual

Today, I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy for her "What I Wore Wednesday."

We've been on Spring Break this week, so I've been out and about a lot with the kids. One of their favorite things to do is go to the zoo and museum (all right next to each other). I pulled out my casual clothes and comfy sandals for our all day outing.

I love adding fun, bright earrings and a watch (and/or bracelets) just to beef up the otherwise plain outfit.

At the museum, I realized I never took a shot of one of my favorite crossbody bags.

Outfit Details:

Shirt (no longer available) non-stripe version is HERE. I love this similar option HERE.

Shorts are HERE.

Watch is HERE.

Earrings are HERE.

Sandals - Target (out of stock) - Similar HERE and HERE

Purse - Kate Spade (no longer available) non-stripe version available HERE and HERE. - Similar HERE