St. Patrick's Day Skulls

St. Patrick's Day has been a bittersweet day for me these last couple years.  Most people are out drinking and partying and celebrating.  I'm Irish and very proud of that, so I want to celebrate my heritage with everyone.  But its a day that always makes me think of my Grandma, thus the bittersweetness of it all.  She was so proud of her Irish roots and taught me how to be a strong, proud Irishwoman myself.  So in her honor I usually wear purple on St. Paddy's Day, but this year I went really morbid and chose a skull!  Really, I just couldn't wait to wear this new top! :-)  My dad described it as a 'girly Jason mask' shirt.  He cracks me up!

Sweater - Marshalls - Similar one on Amazon for $62, Color option on Zappos for $55

Jeans - Guess - Similar Guess style currently available 

Cuff - Target clearance - Similar style on Amazon for $14.50

Booties - Crown Vintage from DSW, limited sizes in black still available for $40

Spring Tease

Its the time of year when us Michiganders get these little one day warm ups in the weather.  Its just enough to get us excited for spring to come and them...poof its back to 20s.  Last Sunday was one of those days...it was almost 65 and sunny all day! It even stayed warm past dark, which is something we haven't experienced since the early fall.  We had a wonderful Sunday family dinner at my parents house, so it was a casual day.  This is a pretty typical look for me when I am with the kids too.  Its cute, but also comfortable and I can move around in it.  Anything neon makes me think of spring!

Wrap - Target, from a long time ago - Similar style at JCPenny for $22

Tee - The Loft for $20

Jeans - Guess, few seasons ago - Similar style at Guess now for $128 (extra $20 off)

Belt - Talbots Outlet - Similar style on Bluefly for $25

Shoes - Sam Edelman at Nordstrom for $110

Necklace - Lots of options like this on Etsy...I also like resale shops for fun jewelry finds at a great price.

Baby Shower and a Nephew

Happy March everyone!  I don't know about you all, but I am so ready for some warmer weather!  I had a short visit in Florida in February and it was such a nice change to see some actual sunshine.  Its amazing what some sunny skies does for your mood.  We really are deprived here in Michigan, where the sun takes a 3 month vacation.  Grrr.  All Florida ended up being was a tease...cause the plane landed in 19 degrees and snow.  But, spring is right around the corner and I have already started picking out my spring outfits.  I bought this green shirt from Macy's and I am in love with it.  I have already worn it three times...literally the day after I get it cleaned I wear it again.  I think I might need another one like this to add to the rotation.  (Side note...this is definitely a 'girl pretty' style shirt as opposed to a 'guy pretty' one.  Jon was not such a fan of the buttoned up to the neck look, but whatev.  I love it!)

I thought my soon to arrive nephew's baby shower was the perfect excuse to wear my new favorite shirt again.  Since it was a special occasion, I went with my cropped trousers instead of jeans.  But I wore it with black skinny jeans  and booties and it looked just as great!  And check out my new Zara leopard earrings!

Shirt - No longer available...similar style in sleeveless from Nordstrom

Trousers - From Gap, similar pair here, also Gap

Earrings -Sold out :-(  similar pair at Fantasy Jewelry Box