More summer

It's so beautiful outside! I feel like dressing up and being out all day :) This is a casual outfit I wore for running around errands over the weekend. It looked good one me on so planned to post it.

The belt was needed because the top is more shapeless.
Summary:
Top: Express
Jeans: The Limited
Shoes: Payless
Bag: The Limited
Sunglasses: Coach

Summer time!

Summer is here and it's prettier than ever! I realized and have been told several times by people close to me that I end up buying and buying stuff but never take time to enjoy the clothes I have. As part of doing that, I plan to go through my wardrobe and enjoy the things I already have this entire season.
I won't lie that I won't shop more :)
But I think I am up for a challenge to put together as many looks as possible with existing clothes.
Here's one I was going out for ahem ahem shopping this weekend and running errands. I wanted a summer casual look which is purely cotton too.

I have some stuff I picked up over last 5 years which now can be used with other stuff I bought later. This skirt here was from way back 2007 which I didn't wear much and I feel that if I don't use this over summer this year good chance it's going to charity.
So you might see this more with more pairings in this blog.

For makeup I just did eyeliner with pencil just to give some light shade which eventually will get smudged.
for lips I am still sticking to my chubby sticks. I vow to completely use them and then move on :)
I let mine dry naturally but used a curling product to tame the frizz.
Summary:
Top: The limited
Skirt: Macy's
Shoes: Payless
Purse: Nine west


 

PJs?

Do you guys have several matchy/stylish PJs that you can proudly wear in get togethers or meetups? Or is it just me? I have a bunch of mismatching tops and pants that I've collected over the years that I try to put together and ends up looking not so good.. I always feel how much ever i invest in PJs I dont have good ones..I am planning on discading my mismatching separates and get some good ones! Ofcourse, bought some from VS last year and love it..
I want something more age appropriate at the same time a little casual..
But have always been curious about options to buy PJs.
A few good places that I know of:
VS
Old Navy
Target (yes, it really does have some good ones..)
Macys

Any additions to this list and suggestions will be really appreciated!!


************Here's my look********* 

Casual Chic Kiki: World's behind - my take

Casual Chic Kiki: World's Behind: Dress: F21. Leggings: WalMart. Jacket: Macy's.  Bag: Michael Kohrs. Sandals: Naturalizer. I am world's behind on outfit posting...

This is an simple yet stunning look. I'd like to share it with my friends here in hopes that one of us can actually do this. I have a purple sweater dress with which i can try this look. I plan to post my pic soon.

Hawaii Look Book Night

Here are the night time looks:

Most of these were out for dinner at  nearby resort restaurants

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 Here I had the Hawaiin flower Plumeria on I am not sure these pics show that :) But you could see that in other looks.
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This is very laid back stroll-around-nearby market look. We didnt have any plans but just went out for ice cream. Yes, I had to dress up :)

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This is for Luau.

Appreciate feedback folks...

Hawaii Look book Day

I cannot wait to share my looks from day to night after my recent trip from Hawaii. As much as we enjoyed the visit I enjoyed dressing up part too.
To keep it really concise I have broken it down to Day and Night.
 Starting with airport looks to and from :)

To:

From:

Clearly you can tell the shift in enthusiasm from the pics

I hope the pictures is worth a thousand words but I did write a brief description where I felt necessary.

Day time looks:

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 Night time looks to follow :)

As you can see in some I have used makeup and some I kept it simple where the outfit is loud in itself. I played a lot with hair styles but mostly are all easy fix ups. Night time looks are also mostly simple but I made attempt to dress up wherever I got the opportunity :) Hope you guys like this...

Outfit planned around shoes

I bought these Kenneth Cole shoes last year when I was in my third trimester, and could not wear them then since they are a 3 inch heel. After I started going back to work it was too cold to wear them. So I had them packed and away, and discovered them yesterday, and my joy knew no bounds.

The whole outfit is built around the shoes, those were the starting point. I just added the brown skirt, and brown sweater, and the purple-yellow top is my only pop of color!

Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Skirt: The Limited

Top: The Limited

Sweater: Macy's

Earrings: Target