Summer lovin...

Happy Tuesday loves! I hope your week is off to an amazing start. I cannot believe how fast time is going by. In just a couple of weeks my son will be back in school. Where does the time go? I have been having a really amazing summer and have been loving all the birthday love I have been getting. A few more days and its time to say goodbye to my birthday month. A close friend of mine jokingly refers to all of my celebrations as my "birthday tour" LOL.

We have been having a heat wave and it has been way too hot for my liking, but there is so much I love about summer. Ice cream cones, pretty colors, flowers in bloom, long days at the beach...

What do you love about summer?

I am wearing one of my favorite types of looks, a crisp white shirt, fitted pants and colorful accessories. This look never goes out of style and its unfussy, but stylish. and of course I am carrying the green bag my son got me for mothers day...awwwwwwww

He picked it out all by himself, but of course Grandma helped him pay for it:-) I am amazed that at the age of 7,  my son knows my taste. He loves when I carry this bag and I feel special every time I carry it because my son picked it out just for me.

White shirt: Macys, Black Slacks: Michael Kors, Green Purse: Iman, Pumps: Louise et Cie

A little sparkle

I  love the details on these shoes and the gold heel is such a nice accent

Have an amazing day!

Green +Stripes

 Happy Monday! Can you believe that Valentine's Day is this Friday?  This week also marks my three year Blogiversary. Since this week is so hectic for me, I will announce the giveaway next week. Stay tuned because it is going to be a super fun giveaway:-) I am really excited about the brands I have partnered with. Do you have any Valentines Day plans?  I am looking forward to doing something fun with my son:-)

Today I am wearing some light layers, which is perfect for weather that is often neither hot, nor cold. I paired a green top with stripes and a touch of animal print with my pumps. I love that these shoes have a gold heel.  It adds that extra something.  I think most women love clothes and have shoe obsessions. I wish I was one of those women that had a whole room for my closet because I have always had a big wardrobe and an insane shoe collection that I have had to fit into a tiny closet and this has been for most of my working life, but you have to find ways to make it work and there are worse problems to have. Right?

Top: Michael Kors, Striped Tee: Forever 21, Handbag: Michael Kors, Shoes: Louise Et, Cie

I like the fact that these shoes are very comfortable. You will hear me echo this sentiment a lot because I don't like shoes that hurt my feet. I am able to walk several blocks in these shoes and feel comfortable. There are some shoes that I know I can never walk a long distance in, but these are not one of them. If I have a shoe that I even think might hurt my feet to walk in, I keep a pair of ballerina flats in my purse and I have no shame in putting them on. I find that shoes with a chunkier heel are usually more comfortable, or those with a hidden platform.  Can you walk a long way in stilettos without your feet hurting?

I already have cupcakes on the brain. Thinking about the sweet treats I plan to indulge in on Valentines Day:-) If you need some inspiration on Valentine treats to make, be sure to check out my chocolate cupcake recipe with flaming strawberries here, or my rosewater ice cream recipe here.These are guaranteed to make a statement:-)

You know food can by stylish too. Right?

I am smiling even though I got some disappointing news today.  I did cry after I got the news, but I had a talk with God and I feel better now:-)

I live in jeans because they are so easy to dress up or down. Do you agree?

This week I am linking up with these lovely bloggers: Style Elixir The Pleated Poppy Living in Color Style Lifes a Party Dress Like it and KarlyKim. If you want to join the fun, click on these links and meet some great bloggers:-)

I hope your day is as amazing as you are

Wishing you rainbows and butterflies...Have a great day!