OOTD- Sailor and Soldierly!!

I am totally going casual this week and 'it is what it is' peeps.  I collect gold charms for a bracelet and found this cute little anchor (which I fell in love with) and decided to pass on it but my wonderful hubby decided to surprise me with it!  Yesterday Anthro enticed me and I ended up getting this little number because I have looked and looked on eBay for this J Crew skirt I missed out on (and vowed to not miss out again!)  So the question I have is;  do you think this top would look cute with it?  Has anyone tried this top on and knows if it runs TTS, because I am usually a large at F21 and am worried the medium might be a too tight.  Here is what I wore Tuesday...

Top Anthropologie Soldierly Sparkle: similar here

Anthropologie Pilcro cords: similar here

Necklace Gift from hubby: similar here

Shoes Tory Burch Silver: Reva

A little trip to visit the sun!

Wow I really chose a good time to come home with snow/freezing temps!  I wanted to share a few pictures from my recent trip to Mexico (sans kids!)  No OOTD today because we are getting granite counter tops today and life is a bit CRAZY!  My little guy also turns 4 today where did the time go?  Alright onto the pictures!

In Vegas we ate at Serendipity3 I LOVE that frozen hot cocoa!

Ready to board the ship!  

Sang some Karaoke!!!  

LOVED every towel animal we got (and have the pictures to prove it!)

Went snorkeling and my Sister took this shot just for the blog she told me- it's my Baywatch moment.  I got this swimsuit at Hapari FYI.

We went 4-Wheelin' on the beach!

Had to stop at Senior' Frogs for chips and salsa, and VIRGIN Pina Colada's!

Went out almost every night to see the beautiful stars!

Did 12 Zip lines- SO FUN!!!

Ate WAAAAAAY too much!!!  Went for wings almost every night after eating all three meals!

Dressed up for 'formal night' and enjoyed lobster!

Went for all you can eat sushi YUM-O! 

Did I mention we ate like champs?  That's what a cruise is all about! 

Missed my kids like crazy but had lots of time to read, relax, shop and enjoy some one on one time with my wonderful hubby!!!  I am already for another cruise!  

*Off topic but I wanted to report on this mascara- I give it a thumbs down it flakes all over my cheeks throughout the day.  Stick with this little guy because it's awesome and only like 6 bucks!!!!  Are you sick of me yet?  Because I am!  Have a wonderful day!!!

OOTD- I'm baaaaaaaaack!

We had the best time on our vacation, so much fun!!!  I have a 'cruise baby' because I ate too much but that's what vacation is all about!!  I will do a post later this week with some pictures from our vacay!  We had so much fun and did some serious shopping!!!  I did pick up these as promised and hello I LOVE them!!!  Here is what I wore to church yesterday...

Dress Anthropologie Wightwick manor: similar here

Tights Anthro: similar here

Belt Anthro: similar here

Boots Anthro: similar here

Necklace Anthro: similar here

Did I mention as we drove home we hit a snow storm??  It's cold here and my laundry is outta control!  Welcome back!!!  At least we *hopefully* have a sale to look forward too!!

OOTD- Dagmar delight!

I am getting ready to leave T-4 days!  I have been downloading books to my Kindle (Matched, The Goose Girl (Books of Bayern), and The Red Tent: A Novel) I may not be able to read them all (because I have a talking/shopping problem that takes a great deal of time) but at least I will get to them!  I am also so excited to hit up Vegas and try on some ankle length jeggings those are at the top of my Spring wishlist!  Here is what I wore to church yesterday...

Dress Anthropologie Dagmar Dress: similar here

Belt Anthropologie Looping Lanes: similar here

Boots Miz Mooz: on super SALE here

Socks F21: similar here

Necklace Pessinus Garden: similar here

Can't wait for the sale guessing game tonight, and of course The Bachelor: Woman tell all!!!  Michelle is baaaaaack!

Let's try this again!

I have no idea how many times I have said I am on a 'no buy' to turn around and go crazy on sale day.  I decided that I am going on a 'no buy' for the ENTIRE month of February, for me this will be a huge challenge in self control.  We are going on a cruise mid March and I really want to save up for my vacation.  I have decided to give my cc and debit card to my hubby and take out a certain amount of cash that has to last me the entire month!  I told my husband about this idea and he laughed at me- he thinks there is no way I can do it (so now I am even more determined!)  Well that's my plan and last night I had my fingers crossed sale items would start popping up so that I could pick up one last thing but no sale.  I still decided to pick up one last thing...

This cute skirt- I just know it will be so cute with the navy blooming lattice, or a cropped red cardi.  My size was running out fast so I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger.

I also placed an Old Navy order and grabbed this as a swimsuit cover up and for only 10 bucks I had to get this 'Crew-a-licious' cardi!  So that's it I know I can do this but it will be hard, kinda nice every once in a while to really take control of yourself (at least I think it will be!)  So I will just live vicariously through all of you ladies come sale day!  Wish me luck!

OOTD- Blue and Cords!

I just returned from a weekend of FUN!!  Every year the ladies that live around here go away for a weekend to a retreat.  We stayed up all night and played like we were in college.  Today is my babies birthday and the kids don't have school so they want to go do something fun, so we are off to 'do something fun'!  Here is what I wore to church yesterday...

Dress Anthro: Refined Cord Shirtdress

Tights Anthro: Trellis Tights
Belt Anthro: similar here
Shoes Anthro: similar here
Necklace Anthro: Poms and Trinkets

I have been on a swimming suit kick lately and ordered this and this from Anthro and this set from the Crewlade!  I will NOT do a review on them for you with pictures but I will let you know which one(s) I keep or don't keep!

Happy Birthday to this little angel who is now 2 you bring me more happiness than I ever thought possible!!!  I love you VJ!