Newly minted

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jeans 125 ||  dress 22.80  ||  scarf 17.99  ||  bag 72  ||  nail polish 8

How I went from never owning a mint item in my life to having half a dozen pieces in the last couple of months is beyond me. But this summer, I can't get enough. Wanna know a secret? I paid next to nothing for all of it. Thank you, Target. Target has jeans similar to those pictured above for only $24.99. I couldn't find it online, so you'll have to go your local store and check it out. While you're there, buy the Revlon Mint nail polish for $4, a long mint tank for $6, and a mint pocket tee for $8. There you go - you now have my summer weekend wardrobe.

How to style this color? Wear it back with navy, white, berry, red, tangerine, neon lime, gold, silver...the possibilities are endless!

What's your favorite color this season?

*Yes, I'm still pregnant. No, the jeans are not maternity. They are for regular people without baby bumps, but they're stretchy and comfortable enough for this mommy-to-be. I'm just going to do the "ol' rubber band around the button trick". Or just walk around with my pants unbuttoned and fly down, which is how I roll these days.

Red hot

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Do you like how I told you I was back and then dead silence? I was just kidding. I'm traveling again, but hope to have a few things lined up in the meantime. Like this one. How perfect is this dress??

It's only April but already hitting the 90's here and I dread the rest of summer. A long, airy dress like this would keep me cool, flat sandals for comfort, accessories for that added zhush, and an easy up-do. Who says summer (or a very hot spring) has to be boring?

Regal beagle

Isn't this the perfect weekend outfit - complete with a handsome, perfectly poised beagle! 

  

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Almost anyone, any shape can wear a similar look. 

Pear shaped? The scarf around the neck draws attention up to your face and away from your hips.

Broad shouldered? Wear the scarf long to draw the eye vertically

Big chested? Lucky. (as said best in Napoleon Dynamite voice)

Here's a similar look with (almost) all items under $100:

(beagle not included)

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sweater orig 378, now 129 || scarf 48 || hat 34 || jeans 27.99 || boot orig 129, now 99

Sip and shine

Loving this look on Pinterest with the mix of mustard, sequins and jeans. It's the perfect outfit to take you from sipping a warm cup of coffee during the day to sipping a tall glass of wine at night. Who doesn't need a bit of sparkle in their day?

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Want this look? Here are similar pieces all under $100:

(you can't tell in the picture, but the cardigan has little sparkly crystals in the buttons)

Click on the links below to view or purchase:

cardigan 69.50  ||  tank 39.90  ||  jeans sale 16.99  ||  bangles sale 17.07  ||  coffee mugs 40

Skirt and sparkle

Short

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Long

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And somewhere in the {fabulous} middle

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Swoon.

Flattering flats

Since spraining my ankles earlier this week, I've been in riding boots and flats every day. Tomorrow I have a presentation for a group of women about the latest fall trends, which would normally call for my highest of heels. Not this time. So I've put together two inspiration looks with one classic sheath dress and two different flat shoes. One for the ladies who lunch (and listen to me talk about clothes) and one for weekend brunch.

Look 1:
A fur scarf is spot-on trend this season, but still a classic with a sheath.
Simple pearl earrings and one gold watch is all you need to accessorize.
Matching shoes and handbag fit this ladylike look.

sheath dress 188 || fur shawl 298 || ballet flats 139 ||  handbag || gold watch 250 || pearl earrings 100

Look 2:
A textured triangle scarf dresses down the sheath and gives a cozy vibe.
The belt buckle mirrors the print on the tote.
A wood bracelet and riding boots add to the natural, earthy feel of this look.

sheath dress 188 || tribal bag 25 || wood bangle 258 || leather belt 336 || woven scarf 38 || Gucci boots

And since I haven't asked in at least 5 days...could you spare a minute to vote for Mommy Chic? mwah!

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Only 64 days left...but who's counting?

I love this picture.  

The shingled house, 

the open weave sweater, 

the sequin cut-off shorts,

the (alligator?) booties....

oh, and the pit bull. *love*

  

I can't wait til fall.
(Only 64 more days!)

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