spring 2017


Polka dots for spring

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Wearing: ivory tassel earrings / YSL lipstick / white ruffle shirt (under $20!) / blue and silver ring / Chloe Faye handbag / Christian Louboutin spring nail polish / polka dot skirt (under $25!) / black watch / slate blue high heels

We are finally getting some beautiful spring weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area! I was thrilled to be able to wear some polka dots for spring, on an affordable outfit, which totaled under $75 excluding accessories over the weekend. Love!

Nothing is more satisfying then finding a great deal on clothing which is comfortable, and fashionable. These two pieces were part of my “I’m going to Target for binder paper” run a couple of weeks ago. Of course, several others things ended up in my cart including this white ruffle top, and this polka dots skirt. Both pieces are versatile for spring. I have already worn this white top several times! I showed it last week on the blog here.

Polka dots are also a trend this spring; I remember seeing them on the spring runways in New York. They make such a fun, lighthearted print for spring. The polka dots on this pencil skirt take it from a serious skirt, to a playful article of clothing. Love that!

I wore this outfit last weekend for church and brunch with my family. My cute little ten-year-old daughter took these photos last weekend for me. Isn’t she amazing!

What has ended up in your Target cart recently? Are you able to stick to your list when you go, or do you end up with unplanned purchases in your cart like me?

Thanks for stopping by

XOXO

Cathy

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Casual spring day

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Wearing: Kendra Scott earrings / YSL lipstick / black cotton bell sleeve top (under $25!!) / Kendra Scott ring / Christian Louboutin spring nail polish / Gap jeans (old, also love this pair the colors are more on trend for 2017 then my pair) / Mansur Gavriel handbag (mini size in stock here) / pale pink espadrilles (so comfy and under $175!!)

So have you ever gone to Target for one item and accidentally left with a cart of who-knows-what? Well, I did this a few weeks ago, only instead of a cart full of who-knows-what, I had a cart full of Who What Wear! haha

This blouse, which was part of my Target for binder paper, has turned out to be the perfect go-to black top for spring. It is comfortable, not expensive, and very on trend. Love! I have worn it with my bi-color jeans as well as my boyfriend jeans. It really goes with any casual pant style; love that!

These bi-color jeans have been in my closet since last year, and I wear them all the time! They may have stretched out a bit, but I still love them. If I wear them with wedges or heels, they hang OK. haha

My beautiful ten-year-old daughter has taken a liking to photography! She is so cute! My daughter snapped all of these photos while we were in downtown Los Gatos last week. My iPad had crashed, and would not turn on, so I had an appointment at the Apple Store to have it looked at. She came with me while they fixed it, snapped these photos, and I rewarded her with pizza from Pizza My Heart.

It was so nice to hang out with her one-on-one on a beautiful spring day! When you have three kids, sometimes it is difficult to get one-on-one time with one child. I love having that time with each of my children; it is how you really get an insight into their growing, maturing personality! So fun!

If you have multiple children, how do you break away from your busy schedule, and get one-on-one time with each of your children? I find it to be hard. I would love some tips!

Casual spring outfit details:

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

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Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful for men review

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Pictured: Lacoste Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful edt fragrance for men c/o Lacoste

Lacoste has a fabulous, classic fragrance for men which would make the perfect staple in a man’s fragrance wardrobe. Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful is a fabulous eau de toilette for men which is a crisp, fresh scent perfect for spring and summer weather.

This is the ideal fragrance for the man in your life who enjoys casual elegance; the finer things in life without being stuffy. That is the feeling Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful edt evokes throughout its’ fragrance experience. Although initially this scent acts like a fruity floral, it has a masculine, woody base which keeps the floral notes from being sweet. The result is a complex yet sophisticated casual fragrance experience. Love that!

Top notes: Watery Fruits, Pink Grapefruit, Crushed Leabes, Clary Sage

Middle notes: Orange Flower, Pure Air Accord

Base notes: Amber Woods, Patchouli, Oak Moss

My husband is definitely enjoying this fragrance! He wears it to work, as well as on the weekends. It has a light to medium fragrance trail so he can sit in the theater, or at a meeting without the people next to him detecting his fragrance. Love that!

If you are looking to get a head start on Father’s Day shopping, this is the perfect gift! You can find Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful EDT online here.

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