A Tropical Theme Beats a Topical Cream

Top: Nine West, Kohl's; Skirt: Dollhouse, Macy's

Emotion Commotion Necklace

Bag: Xhilaration, Target

Pitcher: Celebrate, Kohl's

Flower clips: Capelli, ULTA; Sunglasses: Mudd, Kohl's

Farm stand feels. 

Tray: Macy's Backstage

Top: Nine West, Kohl's; Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Necklace: Betsey Johnson, Amazon; Big bracelet: Amrita Singh, Zulily

Shoes: Jessica Simpson Collection, DSW

Bag: Francesca's

Dress: Nine West, Kohl's; Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Shoes: Unisa, DSW

Bag: Amazon

Unless, of course, you need a topical cream, in which case you should definitely use it.  Preferably while wearing a Hawaiian shirt to lend levity to the proceedings. 

Clearly, the pineapple gelati I had earlier has gone to my head.  

And on that awkward note, aloha.

Sweet and Sour Hour

Dress: ModCloth

Random Char Bar gear.

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Weather, Girl Necklace

Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Skirt: H&M

Bag: Betseyville, Macy's Backstage

Top: New York & Company

This post isn't about Chinese takeout.  But it is about food, namely lemons.  For citrus style, I go the extra mile.  Even if that mile is a cartoonish candy aisle instead of a stately orchard.  

That's it.  Perhaps an hour was ambitious.

A Gamble on Glam and a Line in the Sand: Painting the Desert Pink

Blouse: Amazon

Flirt on My Boots Necklace

Bag: Amazon

Headband: Macy's

Shoes: First Love by Penny Loves Kenny, JCPenney

Jacket: bebe, Macy's Backstage

Bag: Nine West, Kohl's

Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target

Poker chips: Michaels

Big necklace: H&M; Other necklace: Nine West, Kohl's

Top: Kingston Grey, Macy's; Ace of hearts pillow: Michaels

Saguaro Squared Necklace

Sweater: Mudd, Kohl's

Quartz of the Cactus Necklace

Skirt: Candie's, Kohl's

Bow: Art Class, Target

Bags: First two: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Last one: T-Shirt & Jeans, Kohl's

Winsome Dove Necklace

Just kidding.  Glam is never a gamble, and I'll never draw a line in the sand when it comes to a desert motif.

So in the tradition of the laconic cowboy (and Forrest Gump), that's all I have to say about that.

Easter in an Eggshell: Fashion Firsts

Fascinator: Amazon

Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Skirt: Wild Fable, Target

Dress: Macy's Backstage

Bonnet Sonnet Necklace

Bag: Dolls Kill; Bracelet: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Char Bar and Memom

For Charlotte's first Easter, I wanted to get her a really special dress.  And when I was browsing Macy's Backstage, I found it: a satin party frock appliqued with bright yellow flowers and a matching cardigan.  So I was only too happy to make it my -- excuse me, Charlotte's -- own.

The bonnet was my mom's contribution.  Well, that and two bunny-bedecked pants sets, but it's the bonnet that's important.  Because, as my mom used to sing to me, every little girl must have an Easter bonnet "with all the frills upon it" and "be the grandest lady in the Easter parade."  Even if that parade is just a lap around the dessert table.

Just as every mom must make a hat necklace to match her fascinator. 👒💐

YOLO for Bolo: Not My First Romance Rodeo

Skirt: So, Kohl's

Fat Cat Fancy

Bag: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Scrunchies: Amazon

Boots: Betsey Johnson, Zulily

Top: Madden Girl, Macy's

Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's

Bag: Sugar Thrillz, Dolls Kill

Bow: Wild Fable, Target

Red boots: Wild Fable, Target

Top: ELLE, Kohl's

Boots: Wild Pair, Macy's

Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target

Beats and Buds Necklace

Bag: Macy's Backstage

Not too long ago, I thought, you know what I need?  A bright bolo.  Or, as I used to refer to them in the '90s, lariats.  So I searched Etsy and discovered some cool shops.  One of them, Fat Cat Fancy, had heart bolos in all sorts of colors.  I knew I wanted one but had trouble choosing.  So I got two, a yellow heart and a red and pink heart cameo.  Once they arrived, I immediately styled western-themed outfits around them.  Denim?  Check.  Cowboy boots?  Check.  Attitude?  Check.  If by attitude I mean goofy dress-up energy, which I of course do.         

To round things out, I added a third fit featuring my own valentine necklace.  I've said it before and I'll say it again: Valentine's Day is my fave fashion holiday.  So this is the first of many hearts-and-flowers  posts.  

Let's see how many I can cram in before Presidents' Day.