Red White and Blue Part 2 - The Flip

I don't know what this says about me, too many blazers and coloured denim? Is that even possible? Don't ask my husband or kum Nick or even Dan (insert almost any other male in place of the ones I've chosen).

On a personal note, unfortunately I am not able to be at two places at once (when is this going to be possible?), therefore, I am going to miss Tina's wedding (one of THE weddings of the year). I just wanted to wish Tina and Cam all the best on Saturday and I hope they have a great wedding and an even better marriage.

Blazer - J Crew

T-Shirt & Denim - Joe Fresh

Necklace - Banana Republic

Belt - Cassis (old)

Watch - Michael Kors

Handbag - Coach

Shoes - Cole Haan

Red White & Blue

Summer is still holding on, so nautical outfits still seem appropriate. I think most of us notice the weather change in the early morning and late evening as it cools down. I went to the grocery store & Costco yesterday morning and my son was wearing shorts and a t-shirt and he was cold when we were picking out our produce and milk products.

Tomorrow I'll be flipping this outfit.

This blazer is very light weight and perfect for this in between weather we've been experiencing.

Blazer - Zara

Jeans - James Jeans

T-Shirt - Joe Fresh

Shoes - Cole Haan (old)

Necklace - Banana Republic

Watch - Michael Kors

Handbag - Coach

Back to School - YEAH!!!!

It's the most wonderful day of the year...back to school. I will miss the summer and I will miss my children but mommy needs the "kids go back to school time". So nothing is better than a school boy blazer and yellow pants. Still wearing the sun.

I hope that back to school went smoothly for all the mom's out there!

Blazer & Blouse - J Crew

Denim - Ann Taylor

Wedges - Jimmy Choo

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - The Bay, J Crew

Hoboken I Love You

These pictures were taken in May while I was in Hoboken for my sister-in-law's bridal shower. Now, we have rain in Toronto so this outfit would be great for the evening, take the blazer off and you're fine for the day.

Love the nautical trend!

Mother & Daughter show off matching Joe Fresh striped tops and both are wearing skinny jeans...it's in the DNA.

I don't think I look like a tourist...until I start wandering aimlessly through the city, then it's a giveaway.

Blazer - J Crew

T-Shirt - Joe Fresh

Jeans - Paige Denim

Shoes - Cole Haan

Necklace - Joe Fresh

Bracelets - Coach, Gifted

Purse - Coach

Anchors Away - J Crew Anchor Top

TGIF - except for the fact that my two oldest boys are sick and missing school. I'm hoping the weekend   helps with their recovery.

I purchased this top at J Crew in NYC a couple of weeks ago and love the anchor print. Navy and white is so versatile so I just paired it with red denim and I am good to go...helping my boys recover from their colds.

Hoping you all have a great weekend!

I love the anchor buttons as well, nice touch.

Top - J-Crew

Jeans - Joe Fresh

Wedges - Jimmy Choo

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - J Crew

Mundane Mondays - Nautical Ease

The Mundane is back and it's always easy, because its Monday and I have a sick child at home with me.

Blue and white is easy summer dressing. I know some will see the white jeans and think "four kids and white what a disaster!!". Sometimes it is, but I like to wear them so I don't mind. I am always doing laundry so one more pair of jeans is not going to make a difference for me. If I know we are having pasta or pizza I will dress accordingly but I don't let having kids stop me from wearing my favourite articles of clothing. Anyone else agree?

My life has been taken over by soccer (football for all those outside Canada and the U.S.), so I'm praying that my Croatian team (AJMO VATRENI) makes it to the next round, they play today and I am already nervous and nauseous.

I love seeing a sea of checkers!

Hoping your week is off to a great start (we'll see how I am after the game)!

Denim - Hudson (old)

Top - Mimi & Coco (old)

Shoes - Jimmy Choo 

Bag - LV

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Want Boutique

Ladies Who Lunch

That's what I think of when I see these pictures. Honestly, nothing could be further from the truth but I do like to look the part, just in case...This is what I wore for the 38th Annual Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival held in Windsor. Life has come to a complete 360, my sisters and I were all performers, so was my husband and his siblings. Now my children carry on the tradition (not to mention the fact that my husband and I met at a Festival held in Hamilton many years ago), as do the children of many of my close friends, including my Goddaughter Iva and her little sister Nives.

This tunic is a couple of years old at least, I purchased it after I had my third or fourth child (I honestly cannot remember) at a Brooks Brothers Outlet store. It is one of those all purpose pieces, after having a child or not, where you just look put together. I used to consider this my "bouncing back" outfit, still looks good today.

Adding accessories completes the look...again with the navy and gold...I am looking pretty nautical as well.

One more thing - I could have worn yellow, red, green or even orange shoes if I wanted that pop of colour. Or for something more subdued - a dark brown.

Tunic - Brooks Brothers
Jeans - Hudson
Shoes - Cole Haan
Handbag - Louis Vuitton
Bracelets - Forever 21, Gifted, Coach
Ring - Ann Taylor

Nautical - J Crew Navy Blazer & Green Skirt

In one of my first posts I talked about how much I love nautical...well I channeled that love for my mother's day outfit this past Sunday. I took a striped t-shirt from Joe Fresh and built a fun outfit around it. The best part was the hit of colour with the green skirt.

On Saturday I celebrated my 37th birthday, so this weekend was very busy, full of family and friends. I have decided that for this week I am featuring outfits that any birthday woman would want to wear - go out to dinner in, have some drinks and celebrate getting better with age. Enjoy!

Don't have a green skirt? Try red, yellow or a khaki skirt. Pants in any of these colours work as well. 

I really love navy for that reason, it allows colour to really shine. Moreover, black can be harsh against our skin (especially as we age), where navy softens everything. Bobbi Brown has a great navy eyeshadow that I use as a liner instead of black. It looks fantastic

For my petite friends - or anyone who wants to look taller - a nude shoes just elongates the leg and gives us extra height. I could have worn a brown shoe (like the colour of my hand bag), but these shoes just disappear and draw the eye up to the outfit.

The gold buttons and gold hardware just showcase the gold jewelry even better.

This is how I roll ladies - black Chrysler minivan! Wouldn't have it any other way.

Blazer & Skirt - J Crew

Shirt - Joe Fresh

Shoes - Jimmy Choo

Bag - Coach

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Coach, gifted, The Bay