Summer (Mom) Style: Two for One

I'm so eager to wrap up this 30 for 30 that I'm presenting both outfits that I wore yesterday, which brings us to Outfit Numbers 28 and 29!

Team Tank: F21

Skirt: Le Lapin D'or

Sandals: Target

I wore the incredibly mismatched outfit above for about an hour while I was cleaning the house. Then I changed into my swimsuit and went to the beach. This is the most I've stretched my creativity in the challenge. I typically wouldn't pair purple with blue gingham... and I'm not sure it actually works, per se. But I think it would pass if worn confidently. Now, if I had a cute coral printed tank or green printed tank, I think it would look much better with the gingham skirt!

Dress: Kohls

Blouse: NY&Co

Wedges: Zulily

Last night, we had another Family Conference meeting, so when I got home from the beach, I whipped up some dinner, grabbed a quick shower and changed for church.

Necklace: Charming Charlie's

Leather Wrap Bracelet: Premier Design Jewelry

Speaking of the beach, I swam for the first time in open water. You guys, I swam with the fishes. Literally. And I didn't freak out. Something even touched my nose at one point and that time, I actually did freak out, but I recovered and didn't drown. It probably helped that the water I was swimming in wasn't over my head. =)  I have to admit, it's going to be a tough swim on the 18th. But I've decided I'm just going to finish this triathlon, whether I have to back float, free style or side stroke my way through it.  When I train for my next triathlon, I'll really try to spend more time doing kicking drills, spend more time swimming laps, etc., so that I can really figure out the swim.

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Dear Abby Leigh, Wardrobe Wednesday, I Feel Pretty and Suburbs Mama.

Highlighter Hues

It seems that highlighter yellow will be a hot color for spring and summer (for me).  I'm no fashion expert, so I don't know if it will be in the real world. But in my world, I'm all kinds of excited about it. However, this shirt is the only highlighter-hued shirt that I have and I need (insert want) more!

Shirt: Forever 21

Tank: New York & Co.

Pants: Target

Shoes: Zulily

I want to wear it all the time. Not only with jeans and these fab crazy printed pants from Target, but also with my bright maxi skirt and my favorite pair of cobalt shorts. I really, truly need more of it.

Bright shades that resemble highlighters look simply smashing (I feel a little bit British, when I say that) on girls with a tan. If you have a lighter complexion like I do, and you're hesitant to wear a vivid shade of yellow right up against a face that resembles that of Bella Swan on her good days, then you could always wear just a little bit of it as an accent.  (Or you could wear it and then just look down whenever you take pictures of yourself. Oh, wait, you mean, everyone doesn't take pictures of their clothes??)

I love the way the color pops against the gray on these great wedges! And they were only $15, people! Considering that I stood in them all day long, they were relatively comfortable, too. I'm telling you, Zulily is wear it's at! (It being amazing deals and all kinds of cuteness.)

Have you heard of Origami Owl? My sister hosted a party and got me the prettiest locket full of cute little charms! I love it!

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle, Still Being Molly and Watch What I'm Wearing and Long Distance Loving.

I hope you all have a Monday that's not too shabby and a beautiful week!