Love List: Printed Pants

pants: the limited (old, similar here )

pants: fab'rik ( loving these )

pants: the limited (old, similar here )

pants: asos (available here )

pants: h&m (recent)

pants: madewell (similar here )

pants: ivy & leo (loving these )

pants: free people ( available here )

pants: diy.....see steps on the DIY album of the What2Wear facebook page here
all photos by the amazing molly stillman

Ok so its no surprise that I lurve me some printed pants....... They are a closet staple because they allow me to run around after a 16 month old doodle man and look dang chic while doing it!!!! I used to only wear dresses and skirts (for like the first 20 something years of my life I kid you not) but after becoming a parent....pants are just way more practical.....and after all I started this blog to document my style and how it changed after becoming a mom. So here's to never wearing "mom jeans" and rocking out some printed pants!!! 2013 is going to be full of them!

PS these may or may not be in the mail as we speak......oopsies :)

asos  

theory

asos

PS I'm linking up with Molly again today so be sure to check that out!

No Wallflower

tee & pants: stylemint // jacket: forenza for the limited (available here )// shoes: shoemint // bag: kate spade (outlet, similar here ) // sunnies: ray ban (available here ) // jewels: stella & dot
photos by the amazing Molly Stillman

As the new year approaches I think to myself.....you know what....2013 is going to be my year. I'm sure you guys have noticed that I'm no wallflower and that I don't fade away into the background so I've decided I'm going to allow myself to get even crazier (style-wise that is....I'm already crazy enough) during the next year. So stay tuned skrillas.....its about to get real.......PS I'm even more fired up now to get my crazy on since a commentor this week told me that I could have "toned things down"......bahahah obviously they don't know me!

 

And for the necklace du jour.......The Stella & Dot Alexandria

 

And in case you missed something this week......

 

 

 

 

 

Copycat Lookbook- Bittersweet Colours- Reversed

photo via bittersweet colours 

shirt: stylemint // jeans: old navy (available here )// blazer: bb dakota (available here )// bag & shoes: shoemint // sunnies: prada (available here )// watch: michael kors (available here  )// jewels: vintage chanel and stella & dot
photos by the amazing molly stillman

Today's Copycat Lookbook post (where I find looks I love and put them together with pieces I already own) is inspired by a blog that I started following a while ago and she definitely pushes me to play with color.....you guys need to check out Bittersweet Colours so you can inject some vibrancy into your wardrobes! I saw her rock this burgundy and mustard look a couple of weeks ago and I was like plaid shirt....burgundy blazer and mustard pants...boom, done! 

So...Christmas came and went and it actually was full of surprises! My amazing husband surprised me with a Furla Candy Bag and I was pretty shocked because I had written down on a scrap of paper months ago that I wanted one and thought it had been thrown away....but he saved it this whole time! 

I also got some awesome Stella & Dot goodies from my in-laws (ok I picked them out but still!). You can see my Christmas loot on the What2Wear Facebook page and instagram!!!! PS I'm also excited because I'm heading to my parents house at the beach today and who knows....I might have more surprises there (hopefully some dang Starbucks gift cards!)

And for the necklace du jour.....The Stella & Dot Windsor Tassel

Merry Christmas Skrillas

tee- swag from ifbcon// shorts: fab'rik (similar here )// kimono: stylemint // shoes: 3.1 phillip lim (available here )// clutch: kate spade (outlet, similar here )// jewels: stella & dot
photos by the amazing Molly Stillman 

Well its Christmas Eve day.....this is honestly the first year that I haven't been excited about presents....my presents that is.......I'm super freaking excited about doodle's presents. My trip to ifbcon in New York was my Christmas gift (which is where I got this sweet t-shirt from!) so all I asked for was Starbucks gift cards in my stocking. I can't wait to see doodle covered in wrapping paper with boxes all around him, it really is a surreal experience this year as far as my mentality towards certain things that used to bring me joy. All I want for Christmas is to be with family and see doodle's eyes light up in front of the tree.......although some Starbucks gift cards would help me stay awake to see that, that last shot will be my face if I don't get any.......Merry Christmas Skrillas :)

PS I'm linking up with Molly again so be sure to check that out!

And for the necklace du jour...The Stella & Dot Tempest

Jump....

jumpsuit: graylee designs// shoes: shoemint // clutch: kate spade, outlet (this one is on my wish list ) // sunnies: kawaii kitsch by a // jewels: stella & dot
photos by the amazing Molly Stillman

I don't know about you guys but this has been one of the most hectic Decembers of my life....I've had several events every week and I'm pretty exhausted. Last night I had a Christmas dinner with some of my (I can't really say former because they are sisters for life) sorority sisters and it was desperately needed. My husband and sweet baby boy both have strep-throat and its been miserable in our household for the past several days. This jumpsuit and a couple glasses of wine have been the only things keeping me going.....a lunch date with Molly certainly helped too!! I'll say have a happy weekend skrillas with the last bit of energy I have left :)

And for the necklace du jour ......The Stella & Dot Lillith Fringe 

And in case you missed something this week......

Copycat Lookbook: Pinterest- Sweatshirt + Maxi

photo via Pinterest from tumblr.com 

sweatshirt: proenza schouler for target/neiman marcus (available here ) // skirt: aryn k (old, similar here )// shoes: marc by marc jacobs (available here )// bag & jewels: stella & dot

You guys...I'm pretty excited about this week's Copycat Lookbook...I guess I say that every week but its just been so much fun. Come on, I never would have thought to put a maxi skirt with a sweatshirt on my own!!! PS I'm so in love with this sweatshirt from the Proenza Schouler for Target and Neiman Marcus collection...even though I HATE having something that other people have I needed this in my closet. 

In other news....the winner of the Stella & Dot giveaway is Lisa Crawford Gayle!!!! So Lisa, please email me (monikabrooke@gmail.com) your mailing info and I will get the renegade cluster bracelet out to you! 

Ps, did you guys like the giveaway? I hope so because there are definitely more to come!!!!

And for the necklace du jour.......The Stella & Dot Estate Bib