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Mysterious navy dress

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Dress: H & M / Cuff: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Dolce & Gabbana Turquoise (sold out in USA, similar here) / Handbag: Tory Burch / Shoes: Valentino (old, current season here)

Have you ever spotted the perfect article of clothing, outfit, or dress at a store, only to discover it was maternity; and you weren’t pregnant at the time? Ha! Apparently I just did that!

I spotted the perfect navy dress for the summer at H & M. This dress has a midi length, flowing silhouette, tie belt, and puff top which offered a beautiful drape; all for under $50! I knew right away this navy dress would be perfect during the summer season for church, a wedding, a shower, a fundraising lunch, the theater, or any summer event which calls for a dressy dress! I fell in love, and snapped it up!

Since I often share my church outfit on my Instagram account, I decided to grab the link to the dress to share with my Instagram friends. You can only image my shock when I found the dress on H & M’s website, only to learn it was a nursing dress! Really?? So, I looked down the top, and lo and behold, there was the hole! Yikes! Of course the minute I mentioned it, my husband decided it was some sort of sign that we should go for baby number four. Um no, we are good with three!

I bent into several different positions, having my kids and husband check to make sure the hole was not visible. Everything that needed to be covered, was covered! The dress was safe to wear.

Now that I am over the initial shock of buying a nursing dress without knowing, I have found that I love this dress, and will definitely wear it often this season.

If you are looking for a nursing dress, or just a really versatile dressy dress for the summer, then this is perfect! Especially with a price tag of under $50, how can you go wrong?

Nursing dress and outfit details:

Bow tie midi skirt for spring 2016

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Sweater: Banana Republic (on sale!)/ Ring: c/o Official Larimar Shop / Skirt: Banana Republic (on sale!)/ Handbag: Givenchy / Nail Polish: Chanel Sunrise Trip / Shoes: Valentino

It is that time of year when I long to wear my spring clothing, yet the weather is still crisp and cold; since it is technically still winter. Thankfully this bow tie midi skirt for spring is easy to wear now by simply mixing it with winter pieces. Love that!

I love all of the bow tie midi skirts for spring 2016. They offer a playful, feminine vibe for the warm season. The full skirt, and midi length, make bow tie midi skirts easy to wear both for dressy occasions, or casual affairs. I am looking forward to wearing this skirt with a tee-shirt and sandals on a hot day!

While pencil skirts this spring season are hitting just below the knee, midi skirts which, are full or a-line, have gone from at the knee, to mid calf. These are fresh hemlines for the spring season, making it a fun season to shop for!

I wore this outfit on my birthday. We took the kids to Santana Row and enjoyed lunch at Blowfish Sushi. If you are local to the area, and have not had a chance to eat at Blowfish Sushi yet, it is a must-try! The Tuna Tartare Pyramid and Ritzu roll are a-ma-zing! You cannot enjoy the full experience of Blowfish Sushi without a Ritzu Roll. Highly recommend!

Thank you for stopping by

xoxo

Cathy

Winter suede skirt and neutrals

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged chloe / outfits / sweaters / valentino / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Sweater: White + Warren ( less expensive option here) / Handbag: Chloe / Ring: c/o Official Larimar Shop / Nail Polish: Dior Bleuette / Skirt: Joie / Shoes: Valentino (less expensive option here)

We had a little break in the rain, so I was able to wear this suede skirt; I will call it my winter suede skirt! Normally suede, and winter, do not go together. Suede is fragile, and cannot be worn during a rain storm. So, on rainy days, I look at my suede skirts in my closet and dream about wearing them! I am so glad I was able to sneak in a suede day!

I wore this outfit to Church last week. After mass, we took the kids down to Santana Row and enjoyed a yummy brunch at Left Bank. They have a fabulous kids menu, and a booth big enough to fit us all! If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, and looking for a kid friendly brunch spot, Left Bank is the place! My kids had fun using the crayons, drawing hearts and happy faces, while they waited for their food. The great thing about Left Bank is that you have the option to order brunch, or a lunch item. My middle child decided she wanted lunch, while my youngest and oldest were in a brunch mood. It worked out perfectly! Love that!

Can we talk about this door for a moment? Santana Row has the most amazing design, and these vintage doors are so beautiful! I love the old world feel of the doors; I felt like I was in Europe on vacation! Ah . . . if only I really was . .

I know we need the rain, but it is nice to have a few sunny days here and there to break up the grey skies. When the rain does clear, I love wearing this skirt! What do you reach for on cold, yet sunny, days during the winter season?