Wearing a watch...as a bracelet

I don't wear a lot of accessories.  Heck, I've been forgetting to put on my wedding ring since I stopped wearing it near the end of my pregnancy because of my swollen fingers. I haven't worn a watch in years, but my sweet kiddies bought me this adorable Marc by Marc Jacobs "Miss Marc Cat" watch for my birthday a couple of weeks ago that I plan on rocking all summer.  I have yet to set the time, but it's so cute that it almost doesn't matter.

Top: H&M; Shorts: American Eagle;
Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Sunglasses: Guess

(wear me already item: Marc by Marc Jacobs watch)

I have come across some really cute bracelets and rings recently (below), but stopped myself from purchasing any because I know they'll end up sitting in my jewelry box after I wear them once or twice.  Which reminds me...I should pull out that jewelry box and see what's in there.  

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Leather Bracelet,
Mini: neimanmarcus.com

Alexander McQueen Small Skull Cuff:
saks.com

Michael Kors Jet Set Buckle Ring:
shopbop.com

Heartbeats Bangle: marcjacobs.com

Wear Me Already: Splendid Wedge Sandals

Being so petite, I love me some wedges.  I think I said I had 8 pairs.  I bought these great Splendid ones a few weeks ago (I know, I know, but they were on sale!).  Now, being a mother of a newborn baby and a toddler, they're not the most practical shoes to wear so I have a feeling they'll be put at the back of the closet.  Ok, I don't have a "back of the closet" (my closet is actually very small compared to my old walk-in but we don't like to talk about that).  You know what I mean.  I don't want these to turn into a "wear me already" item.  But I'm nursing (TMI?) so it's hard to have much of a social life these days, unless that includes play dates but I think I would look silly wearing these around the house.  My only hope is to wear them when I run out alone to get milk.  I never run out to get milk.  But I want to wear these, so I'm going to start chugging the milk right now.

Splendid Klever wedge sandals: thebay.com

Clearly, I'm not in need of wedge sandals but these are nice to look at.  Sigh.

Dene: dvf.com

L.A.M.B. Inesa Wedge: nordstrom.com

Elizabeth and James Sibil Wedge
Platform Sandal: shopbop.com

Ralph Lauren Collection Braided Raffia Slingback
Wedge Sandals: saks.com

Love the neon touch!

Whatif Natural Multi: stevemadden.com

I have a hard time looking at Christian Louboutins.  (Ok, not that hard of a time.)  They just bring back memories of my gold satin wedge sandals that I decided to sell because they didn't fit me properly (and I only wore once or twice over the few years I owned them).  Did I have to sell them?  I'm starting to think those shoes were just meant to be looked at.

Christian Louboutin Zeppa Colorblock Wedge
Sandal: neimanmarcus.com

Flower power

I owned one pair of casual shorts a few weeks ago.  Since I'm now on maternity leave, I figured I could use a few pairs.  So I went shopping with the intention of only buying shorts.  I was on the hunt for floral-print ones.  Being on a budget, I didn't want to spend a fortune on the designer ones I wanted (even though I may have stopped into Holt Renfrew to check them out - to see if they were on sale of course - and ended up buying those blue Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses, oops!).  I walked by American Eagle and spotted a pair of neon ones (which of course I bought) and came across these great floral-print ones.  Both pairs: only $50!  Why don't I shop there more often?

Top: Lush; Shorts: American Eagle; Shoes: Jessica Simpson;
Necklace: Coach; Sunglasses: Guess

(wear me already item: Guess sunglasses)

Love these floral-print pieces.

7 For All Mankind Kauai Floral-Print Skinny Jeans:
neimanmarcus.com

Talula Frou Frou Shorts In Kitsch Floral: aritzia.com

Tripp NYC Electric Flower Jean:
urbanoutfitters.com

Neon

I get so excited when I see neon that I have a hard time not buying an item when I see it (I bought 3 pieces for the summer so they'll have to do).  Some people literally scream and run away when they see these colours, but when I walked into Aritzia I gravitated toward this dress like a moth to a flame.  I was pregnant at the time and didn't even try it on, but I had to have it (and hoped for the best).  I want to wear this dress every day!  I just might.  (Also, another great dress to wear when you're trying to hide a post-baby belly.)

Dress: TNA; Vest: bebe; Sandals: G by Guess;
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Crossbody bag: elleven k.

(wear me already item: denim bebe vest, elleven k. bag)

How could you not be happy wearing these colours?

Shocker Cutoff Shorts: nastygal.com

The Cropped Skinny in Hot Neon Pink:
7forallmankind.com

Not sure about neon?  An accessory is a great way to start!  I warn you though, it gets addicting.

Diane von Furstenberg Haley Double
Wrap Leather Belt: saks.com

CC SKYE Single Wrap Leather Screw
Bracelet: revolveclothing.com

Cleobella Mini Cantina Bag:
shopbop.com

Oh, dear.  I want these.

TOMS Fluorescent Palmetto Slip-On:
neimanmarcus.com

Ahhh Summer!

Fall is my favourite season...for the clothing, not so much the weather.  It just reminds me that winter is around the corner.  I live for summer!  I invested in some pieces for the summer and now it's time to get back into the "wear me already" mode, since there are a lot of pieces in my closet that have never seen the light of day.  I was doing so well with my skirt challenge last fall, but getting pregnant made it difficult to continue.  My next challenge: to stop "saving" clothes.  I've been dropping my son off at preschool and noticed I've been throwing on the same outfit. I think to myself, I don't want to "waste" a cute/nice outfit on driving my son to preschool, but this is my life now (or at least for the next year), so what am I waiting for?  So when my daughter had a doctor's appointment yesterday, instead of throwing on the usual, I threw on one of my favourite new dresses. There's nothing better than a dress to throw on after just having a baby.

Dress: C&C California; Sandals: Steve Madden;
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

(wear me already item: Steve Madden sandals)

Favourite Maternity Jeans

Fall came and went.  I had a baby (a girl!).  The hardest part was that fall is my favourite season and I was gaining weight...FAST.  I basically lived in a pair of black maternity pants and a few tops that were long enough to hide my growing belly.  For seven months. Depressing.  But I didn't want to spend too much money on maternity clothes.  I did, however, need a pair of maternity jeans and since I had to buy them a couple of months in, I wanted to invest in a great pair.  I never thought I'd actually be excited to wear a pair of maternity jeans, but I was, and I lived in these.

The Skinny Maternity in Rinsed Indigo:
7forallmankind.com