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.

Summer (Mom) Style: Red, White & Blue

We wrapped our staycation this week by visiting the Naval Aviation Museum. I thought a little patriotic apparel was perfect, considering that Independence Day is just around the corner.

Tank & Sandals: Target

Half-tee: Halftee.com

Skirt: Le Lapin D'or

Have you ever taken a 5-year old and a 3-year old to a museum? It was fun, but oh my . . . they ran from one exhibit to the other and a pace designed for setting PR's. They most certainly did not peruse each exhibit and read all about the amazing history that went with each biplane, hot air balloon and jet. Nope, they raced.

This is how they felt at the beginning. It was all, "Mom, look at that!  This is so cool!  Can I climb IN???"

And this is how they felt when we were leaving... "My foot hurts! I wanna sit. Holdju, pease."

Necklace: Premier Designs Jewelry

Belt: Target

Despite the whirlwind pace at which we raced through the exhibits (we were in and out of the museum in a solid hour and a half), we had a really great time! However, I'm kind of looking forward to getting back into our summer routine. You know, lazy mornings, followed by a leisurely cleaning of the house, followed by a trip to Target, followed by nap time where I totally veg out for a few hours, followed by afternoons on our swing set and in our pool. Yeah, I'm looking forward to that. ;)

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle and Funday Monday and Trend Spin.

A Patriotic Family

Happy 4th of July, y'all!! 

T-shirt: Express 

Skirt: Le Lapin D'or

Belt: www.maurices.com

Shoes: Boutique in New Orleans

Necklace: Castellammara Designs

This skirt, you guys!! I love it.  100% love and adore it!  I won a $25 gift card to Le Lapin D'or in a giveaway at Coming Unstitched. I know, I really have been all kinds of lucky lately. I keep joking that I need to buy a lottery ticket and see if my luck holds out. ;)  Anyways, I got this skirt and a cute little tunic that I'll show off some other time.  If you have heard of Le Lapin D'or, y'all have to go check out their site! They have some incredibly cute and reasonably priced pieces!

I also won this adorable necklace in a giveaway at Tinfoil Tiaras.  I love the turquoise color, of course! The ribbon is so pretty and feminine and I love how I can wear it as a necklace, or even wrap it around my wrist and wear it as a bracelet.

I love dressing for holidays! Christmas, 4th of July, Valentine's Day... any holiday that has a theme and designated colors, I am all over it!  I even got my kids in on the action this year. 

We were a patriotic little family yesterday, minus the Hubs.  1) He had already left for work when I had this little photo shoot. And 2) He's not all about color coordinating with the rest of us. =)

Today, we're packing some snacks and heading out to the beach with some family! What are y'all up to on this glorious day?

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle, The Pleated Poppy and Still Being Molly!

Wearing Rompers . . . Can you, should you?

The definition of a romper is a loosely fitted one-piece garment having short bloomers that is worn especially by small children for play.  It seems that society is changing the definition a bit. ;) I've seen rompers around more and more often lately.  It was never something that I considered wearing . . . ever!

Then, earlier this week, my sister-in-law (Hey, Emily!) called me to ask my opinion on them. For the record, I think she could definitely pull it off!  And that got me to thinking that maybe I could give one a try, too.  That same day, I found out that I won a $25 gift certificate to Le Lapin D'or and while browsing their site, I stumbled across this perfectly adorable orange romper. I thought surely it was fate. As it turns out, they didn't have any more in my size... but that didn't keep me from dreaming about this little beauty being mine!

Rompers aren't just for babies! =)

This one litte romper can be dressed down and worn to the beach or to run errands with the kids.  Or it can be dressed up for a night out with the girls or to go on a date with the Hubs. I still haven't tried one on in real life yet, but the cyber me is loving it! ;)

Maybe I'll branch out and by myself one and if I do, I'll be sure to let you know!

I'm linking up today with Long Distance Loving and Two Thirty Five Designs!

While you're here, would you please, pretty please, swing by Monroe & Main's facebook page and vote for my shoe haiku? It's #44 on Page 3. The contest ends tomorrow and you can vote once a day! Thanks, girls!! =)

Also, don't forget to enter the Oasap giveaway here!

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!