fashion friday

Every year, I swear I won't buy Easter clothing for my kids because 1) it almost always snows or is completely freezing, making the cute spring clothing inappropriate and 2) I always forget about SHOES to go with the cute dresses I picked out, so the girls end up wearing white dresses with their black or brown mary janes, which makes me twitch.  But almost every year I cave and buy something. This year I can totally justify it, since we have so many events this summer that they will need to dress up for 😉 So here are a few little gems I found for you:

1. This dress on the left is the Easter dress that both of my girls wore last year – they were so adorable! They're still available at Target – for only $14! They still fit them, actually, but let's not let that stop us from shopping.
2. This plaid dress by Chaps is at Kohls for under $25. I love the colors – they turned a traditionally winter print into a bright spring one!
3. Now I know that chocolate brown isn't what you think of for spring, but this floral patterned dress by My Michelle is still so darling! (And this is a very similar version in spring colors)
4. My Gracie would positively live in this ballerina dress by Cherokee. And I wouldn't mind if she wore it around the house with a price tag of $20.
5. Both my girls would love this polka dot dress from Childrens Place. I would get it different colors, so that the girls were matching, but not the same.
6. Oh my heavens, do they make this in my size? The smocking! The ribbons! The embroidery!
7. Okay. This pink nautical dress makes me feel like I'm in 1950. I love it!! (But my kids would totally not wear it 😉
8. This gorgeous organza sleeveless dress with floral vine embroidery comes with a matching dress for a baby doll. Gracie. Would. DIE!

And OH THE BOY CLOTHES!!

1. I mean, honestly. Who can handle this cuteness? 
2. Three words: Argyle. Sweater. Vest. 
3. And a seersucker plaid blazer? Are they trying to make people spontaneously combust at the sight of the cuteness? 
4. I love this little blazer paired with distressed jeans. This is beyond cute. I need a new word. Ubercute.
5. A suit? Sorry. I have to go lie down after all this cuteness. Its just too much for my system. And grieve the fact that there is probably NO WAY that Colin will ever let me put any of these cute outfits on him, seeing as I can barely convince him to wear clothes at all. SOB!

I don't know about you, but I have several events coming up this summer that are going to require a cute dress. Dang it. Guess I need to go shopping! (Its rough being me sometimes 😉 And yes, I do realize that its ironic that I'm writing  about spring dresses while buried under YET MORE snow. Lets just close our eyes and imagine being warm.

1. 'Precious Petal' cotton dress from Mod Cloth. So cute for under $50. Seen in the current issue of People's Style Watch!

2. 'Manhatten Maven' dress from Mod Cloth. Great for highlighting your arms and legs and hiding everything else — while not looking like a circus tent. A difficult feat indeed.

3. As I mentioned last week, I am completely in love with this solid embossed beach dress from J Crew. And the strapless version (solid embossed Lorelei dress) is just as gorgeous. The soft dove color is too gorgeous for words.

4. I just love the bold, mod pattern in the Blooms Print Dress from LOFT. (and its on sale for $70!)

I'm sorry. I interrupt this post to announce that Old Navy is selling jumpsuits. Jumpsuits. JUMP. SUITS. OMG – so is White House Black Market! Is this a joke?!?!? Please tell me this is a joke….

5. This Ruffle-Front Faux Wrap dress by Merona at Target is so cute! Love the color… and the price.

6. Oh. Be still my heart. Chiffon Ruffle Front Dress in vintage plum at LOFT. Oh, and its on sale!!! If only it was in my size!!

7. This Embroidered Dot Ruffled Sheath Dress from Ann Taylor is so classic… but so trendy. I'm a huge fan of 'little black dresses' that aren't black! 

8. Of course, you can never go wrong with black (says the girl with approximately 25 black sweaters). The Rushing Ruffles Dress from Anthropologie is a gorgeously feminine version of the little black dress! Love it!

9. For a more formal wedding, this JAX Split Neck Pointe Knit Dress from Nordstroms is perfect. Not too fancy, a modern print, and a flattering cut for almost every body.

10. I love the back of this Silk Halter Dress from Banana Republic. So pretty!

What events are you shopping for a dress for this summer? Weddings? BlogHer? Spill it!

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Its been the craziest week here! It took two days just to get through the huge pile of laundry… and there are still suitcases all over. Plus we've all gotten sick since we got back. And what's the best cure for all that?? SHOPPING!! So here are a couple things I've run across this week…

1. Fabric Flower Belt from LOFT
   oh, oh so so CUTE with boyfriend jeans!
2. Solid embossed beach dress
   I. Am. In. LOVE. For real. This is one of the most gorgeously classic dresses ever! And the colors! *swoon*

3. Twist Neck Pullover
   This would be perfect for spring 'in-between' weather.

4. Perfect Khakis in pastels
   I have never owned a pair of khakis in pastels… but that my need to change soon. How summer-y rolled up with some flip-flops!!

5. Ribbon Placket Trim Cardigan
   So versatile – could go casual with capris or boyfriend jeans and flip-flops or dressed up with a skirt or trouser jeans. The ballet pink is adorable.