Okay, I know it’s not Spring yet… but these are a few things I couldn’t help but post anyways!

He Loves Me Dress , $34.99 @ DownEast Basics

Fab Chiffon Flower Bobby Pins, $1.50 @ Forever 21

Perfect Fit Cascade Tee, $29.50 @ JCrew

Frosted Flowers Cardigan, $34.99 @ DownEast Basics

Floral Fixation Headband, $2.50 @ Forever 21

Scalloped Leaflet Cardigan, $19.80 @ Forever 21

Fergie ‘Kappa’ Sandal, $69.95 @ Nordstrom

Still Life Skirt, $29.99 @ DownEast Basics

Another cardigan. This one costs a little bit more but I think it’s worth it. This pretty pattern would look so stinkin cute with a pink  ruffly tank underneath! I love it!

At Forever 21 for $19.90.

It’s nice to own a few cardigan’s to layer over tank tops and t-shirts. I love this royal blue color and holy cow it is only…

$8.90 at forever 21! That is a steal!

This might be cute for a Valentine’s dinner. Maybe with some super cute jeans and a pink hair accessory?  But what about shoes? Any ideas?

At Forever 21 for $19.80.

Okay, so this outfit is SO cute! I was in WA last week and Ashley and I went to a wedding and this is what she wore! I was about to die because of how cute it was. Her outfit was with a dress just like this one, but with a denim colored skirt to it, and white button up underneath and a green cardigan, cowboy boots, and a headband in her hair. It was adorable. Anyways, the link to this dress was sent to me by Jessica, and I thought that I should show you how cute it could be! (oh yeah and it was even cuter on Ashley because she is 6 months pregnant… oh man that girl knows how to dress!)

Regina Chambray Dress at Delias for $39.50, 36 inches long.

Pintucked Flannel Shirt at Forever 21 for $17.80

Cropped Cardigan at Charlotte Russe for $18.99

With these boots.

Cute top. (too short for a dress in my opinion) I think this would look cute with leggings and boots!

At Forever 21 for $22.90, 32 inches long.

I mean, seriously… what were they thinking? I think the skirt itself is actually decent, but the second they put that “belt” on there, it ruined the whole thing. What a bummer. Anyways, ran across this this morning and had to share. (Also, it’s at Forever 21 and it’s $32.00!!! That’s like the most expensive thing in their store… Man, I’m so confused…)

Leave a comment with a link to other items that you just cannot understand! This will be fun!

LOVE this dress! It would be perfect for work, or church.

At Forever 21 for $29.80, only 33.5 inches long…

Pretty Dress.

At Forever 21 for $27.80, 34.75 inches long.

Reachel from Cardigan Empire put together this lovely outfit! I’m pretty sure I will die without at least half of these items! Thanks Reachel!

If Elaine from Clothed Much could choose anything to wear on Thanksgiving… this is what it would be! Thanks Elaine for putting this outfit together!

Old Navy Trench
Old Navy dress in blue
Forever 21 cardigan
Forever 21 belt
Forever 21 tights
Charlotte Russe knee-high socks
Forever 21 knit hat
Kohl’s leather gloves
Old Navy bag
Brown boots

Cute sweater for fall through winter!

At Forever 21 for $19.80

Great skirt for work, church or play! I love the tie!

At Forever 21 for $15.80

I love the pretty oranges and reds!

Find it at Forever 21 for $17.80.

Great top for fall! Would look great with leggings!

At Forever 21 $17.80.

Love this top. Love the color!

At Forever 21 for $12.80

We get a lot of emails asking us for ideas on how to cover up an early stage pregnancy… well ladies, I think this sweater would be perfect!

At Forever 21 for $24.80.

I bought this the other day and really really like it!!!! I think it will be fun to wear over different solid colors.

Find it at Forever 21 for $19.80.

A Cardigan with a vintage flair.

At Forever 21 for $22.90.

I love a cute cardigan. This one is hard to resist!

Find it at Forever 21 for $24.90.

Quick disclaimer… I know in the picture that the black jacket and the black skirt look like two different shades, however, I still put them both on there… don’t judge! It’s the idea of the outfit that counts anyways… right?!

Belted Satin Blouse at Charlotte Russe for $21.99

Ruched Back Pencil Skirt at Wet Seal for $21.50

Vida Peep-Toe Pumps at Target for $26.99

Beaded Vintage Necklance at Forever 21 for $5.80

OR a little lower key: Jeweled Vintage Necklace at Forever 21 for $6.80

Add this jacket for a cool fall day! Flocked Wool Jacket with Neck Tie on sale at Tulle for $51.50

Cute, cute, and cute! I really like this dress!

At Forever 21 for $22.80, 36 inches long.

Our reader Jenna emailed me the link to this “shirt”. Okay, so it’s supposed to be a dress… but seriously… it’s short enough to be a shirt! Thanks Jenna!

At Forever 21 for $13.50

Our reader Kristen S. from CA wrote:

I love your website – thank you so much for doing such a fantastic thing.
I am due with baby #2 in a few weeks – or basically any time now.  I plan on nursing this baby and need to find tops, and dresses that will work easily for that, even comfortable bottoms that can shrink with me (I hope the shrinking part does come eventually).  I am fairly average/petite at 5′5 – and my pre-pregnancy size was a small to medium or 4/6 – but, with this ever changing bust and hips, you never know!
I especially need things to wear to church and other dress nicer events.  Baby #1 is only 13 months old so washes well and comfortable for lots of running around is a must.

Thank you so much,

Kristen S.
California

Hi Kristen! SO. I totally know what you mean! I am currently a nursing mother and let me tell you. I hate having things in my wardrobe that I know I can’t wear right now… unless I want to wear it for a total of about 2-3 hours… lame. So I put together these outfits for you. I’m not sure how well these items wash, however, with the exception of the Shabby Apple dresses, everything is under $25.00, so it wouldn’t be the end of the world if you got a stain on them. Button down blouses are the best way to nurse, and dress up an outfit from the regular t-shirt and jeans. And, just because you are nursing doesn’t mean you can’t wear a dress! You just have to find one that buttons down in front. And the two I put up from Shabby Apple are just darling! Also… all three blouses are great for hiding the after baby tummy… and the high waisted skirts can go with all of them (to view the two I put skirts with click on the links below…) and will also help with tummy coverage.(oh yeah, and all the blouses would also look cute with a pair of jeans… even cut off shorts would look cute!) Oh, and Bella Bands are awesome for allowing your jeans to grow and shrink with you! Enjoy and have fun with your little ones! -Natalie

Pleated Tie Blouse at Charlotte Russe for $19.99

Ruched Pencil Skirt at Charlotte Russe for $22.99, 23.5 inches long

Pleated Ruffle Blouse at Charlotte Russe for $19.99

Button Tab Blouse at Charlotte Russe for $19.99

Dotted Swing Skirt at Forever 21 for $19.80, 20 inches long

Madison Ave dress from Shabby Apple for $78.00

Jackie O dress from Shabby Apple for $89.99

Our Reader Kristen wrote:

My sister Kim had you help her a few weeks back and LOVED your input so I thought I would give it a try.

I have a business making sparkly hair clips (www.lexikatedesigns.com- not currently updated) and I am attending my first tradeshow in Vegas (KIDShow) at the end of the month. I am all about sparkle and need help trying to make sure I look professional yet show off me and my product.

I will be on my feet all day so need to be comfortable and want to make sure I look stylish (for cheap of course). I have white jeans, some new denim Citizen jeans, some cute new silver flats sandals and some gold strappy wedges. My business colors are hot pink, black and white (some silver mixed in too). I was trying to get some t-shirts made with my logo on the front and my tag line of “Life Is Better With Sparkle” on the back, but think they may be too expensive and not look right for where I am going.

Are dresses appropriate? Pants better? layers? Not sure. I am a size 10. Shoes 9-1/2. Height 5′8″. You guys are amazing BTW! Thanks for your help!!

Well Kristen, I volunteered for this one because it sounded like a lot of fun! Pink and sparkles… sign me up! I tried to keep the outfits fun and glitzy! Considering you are all about ’sparkle’ I most definitely think you should dress up with a skirt. (Not that skirts sparkle, but sparkles are dressy.) I think your white pants would work, but if it were me I’d go for the skirt. Any white or black skirt would go cute with what I put together!!! I wasn’t able to find any sparkly tops that went with the color scheme.. but I do love the big blingy necklace (is blingy a word?) Anyways… whatever you wear, I would go for the necklace ANNNDDD of course one of your fabulous sparkly hair clips!

Good luck with the big show.. and have fun in Vegas!!!!!

Love, Ashley

Worthington High Waist Skirt on sale at JCPenney for $24.99.

Striped Slub Cami at Forever 21 for $5.50.

Ruffled Rib Tank at Forever 21 for $7.80.

Women’s Pointelle Cardigan on sale at Old Navy for $20.00.

Izzy Cardigan at Delias for $44.50.

Snake Belt Ballet Flat at Wetseal for $18.50.

Studded Ballet Flat on sale at Wetseal for $10.00.

Clustered Jewels Necklace at Forever 21 for $12.80.

Patent Chain Belt at Forever 21 for $9.80.

Pretty color for fall!

Forever 21 for $17.80.

Fab indeed!

Only $12.50 at Forever 21!

Okay, how cute is this?

Forever 21 for $24.90.

This is one of my favorite plaid tops I’ve seen.

Find it at Forever 21 for $19.90.

Satin.. how fun!

Forever 21 for $22.80.

Our reader Jill S. wrote:

Hi girls!  I have a serious fashion problem for you.  I have 2 boys, ages 1 and 3, that I’m home with but I also work part time with developmentally delayed infants and toddlers.  So I spend the majority of my time on the floor playing with toys, either with my own kids or someone else’s.  Problem #1, I’m cheap.  Problem #2, I have no style.  Problem #3, I’m not tiny.  I am 5′8″ and wear size 10-12.  My hips aren’t small but my boobies are.  :) Problem #4, I live in Mesa, AZ (suburb of Phoenix) and it’s 113 today.  It’s over 100 degrees pretty much all the time.  It’s too hot to layer, it’s too hot for cute little cardigans (even with short sleeves) and it’s too hot for jeans (at least until October).  So I beseech you, hook me up with cheap, modest, comfortable, very stylish and grown-up looking outfits that wont make me sweat anymore than I already do on a daily basis!  I want to look good when I take my kids to the museum.  I want to look professional when I go to client’s homes, even if I’m going to just play with their kids.  I have got to get out of my shorts and t-shirt mode.  (And dont even get me started on accessories…  Do flip flops count as accessories?)
I know you’ll do me proud, so I thank you in advance!

Alright Jill!

Well I do not live in Arizona and don’t have multiple children to care for, but I do understand where your coming from! I have a 14 month old and am constantly chasing him around. I love to take him on bike rides, walks and trips to the park.. and yes even here in Vancouver it gets hot and sweaty! Yes, layering can be cute, but it is just not practical during the hot weather! Everything I posted is light and airy and requires NO LAYERING!  I tried to keep the prices low, and I made sure to make selections that are available in your size!

I tried to choose tops that are simple but not boring. I too have a small chest, so I love (and own!) the sophomore top from DownEast. It emphasizes the chest area… and we need all the emphasis we can get! I also chose the poplin shirt at old navy because the drawstring right below the chest also helps us out. Placing a belt there does the same thing as well on any top.

Now I don’t know about you but I’m not a big fan of wearing necklaces in the summer. They look great, but when it is already hot and sweaty I don’t love having anything extra against my skin. (That’s just me, some people may not mind.) For this reason, I posted a few pairs of darling earrings that will add style to any outfit!  I recommend pairing the tops with the skirts or a pair of khaki shorts. The skirts are nice and airy so they will be your best option.  As for the shorts, the pair that I used from J CREW are called the ’stretch summerweight burmuda shorts’ that sounds good doesn’t it? Stretch is a must when your chasing around kids! The khaki will dress up your outfits a bit (without overdoing it.) The sandals are super cute and practical since they are brown and go with just about anything. They will add much more to your wardrobe then any pair of  flip flops would. Hope this helps.. and have fun shopping!!!

Love, Ashley

Tops:

Ruffled Slub Top at Old Navy for $14.50.

Poplin Empire Top at Old Navy for $14.99.

Sophomore Top at DownEast Basics for $19.99.

Sonnet Top at DownEast Basics for $24.99.

Ruched Scoop-Neck Top at Old Navy for $14.50.

Bottoms:

Embroidered Skirt at Old Navy for $26.50.

Cabana Skirt at DownEast Basics for $24.99.

Stretch Summerweight Bermuda Shorts ON SALE at J Crew for $29.99.

Shoes:

Mossimo Wanda Flat Sandals at Target for $14.99.

Accessories:

Wild Daisy Disc Earrings at Forever 21 for $5.80.

Mia Dangling Bead Earrings at Forever 21 for $4.80.

Cicely Earrings at Alloy for $12.90.

Woven Jean Belt at Wetseal for $7.50. (Shown in brown and white.)

Alright, so I think I have my wedding outfit down to 3 choices (hooray!) However, after looking at these pictures… I’m second guessing myself! (bummer…) I never like taking pictures of myself but I TOTALLY need your opinion. (However, as you can see… these pictures are very poorly taken… and I am sorry about that, so try to ignore the bad angles and such. Also, I always feel silly posing for a picture… so please forgive my awkwardness.) So, what do you think? Which outfit should I wear this Friday to my Sister in Law’s wedding? Help me decide!!!

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Outfit number 1:

Tracy ruffle front shirt from Forever 21 for $17.80

Winston skirt from Anthropologie on sale for $59.95

Eleora sandals at Target for $17.99 (THANKS JANESSA! I would have bought the Steve Madden ones if it weren’t for you!)

Outfit 2:

Same top as outfit 1

Linen knee length skirt at Forever 21 for $17.80

Heels, bought at Target like 2 years ago… my only pair of heels! YIKES! But, these are similar… and I think even cuter!

Outfit 3:

Top from Anthropologie (THANKS EMILY! She sent it to me for my birthday! I just got it last week!!!) But it is no longer available…

Skirt, same as outfit 2.

Can you tell a difference? I sure can’t! Which makes me angry because I bought the one onthe right from Forever 21 for $34.50 (plus shipping) And I just found the one on the left for $17.99! Too bad it’s too late to return the one I have! When I bought it, they didn’t have it showing on a model… so it looked long enough. (and it’s not) If I would have seen these pictures, I would have known better!

(I actually just looked in my closet and the tags are still on! Do you think Forever 21 will cut me any slack? I don’t have a receipt… but not only is it too short, the sleeves are what I like to call, fake sleeves! Non existent!)

On left: Make Me Chic for $17.99, 34 inches long.

On Right: Forever 21 for $34.50, 34 inches long.

This is a great blouse. (needs to be paired with a different necklace…)

At JCPenny on sale for $17.99.

From our reader Katie G.

Alright, my friend Alisa just emailed you and asked for help with an outfit for her 10 year reunion. I’m in the same boat, can’t figure out what to wear.  After seeing those great outfits I thought I’d contact you ladies.  I’ll be going with Alisa so I’ve got to look just as good as her  I’m thinking dark trouser jeans (I’ve got a pair from Banana Republic) but don’t know what else to wear.  PLEASE HELP!!!

Hi Katie! Alright, I’ve made two outfits for you… the one on the left is less expensive, but super cute. And the one on the right, I wasn’t being price conscious at all! (I know, there are still sale items, but I don’t think I can really not be price conscious at all!) I couldn’t find any trouser jeans at Banana Republic or I would have put those in here! Both outfits can definitely be worn with heels. But  I don’t know if any one has noticed… if it’s not specified, I always go with flats. I love flats! Have fun at your reunion and you and Alisa are going to look amazing! You should definitely send us a picture afterward!

Peace, Natalie

Outfit on the Left:

V-neck Cardigan at Alloy on sale for $9.99

Charleston Trouser Twill at Alloy on sale for $19.99

Ruffle Blouse at Charlotte Russe for $16.99

Clevverr from Steve Madden on sale for $24.98

Motif from Steve Madden on sale for $29.95

Brass Cuff at Alloy for $14.90

Cicley Earring at Alloy for $12.90

Outfit on the Right:

Rinse Flare Jean at Calvin Klein on sale for $59.99

Tuxedo-front Solid Cotton Cami at JCrew on sale for $49.99

Cotton Cadeau Cardigan at JCrew on sale for $79.99

Crunchh from Steve Madden on sale for $29.98

Butterfly Floral Filigree Earrings at Charlotte Russe for $4.00

Filigree Rhinestone Bracelet at Charlotte Russe for $4.00