What I Wore to Russian Easter

So I am sharing an outfit that is almost two weeks old already.  Because I can. And because I *cough* might not actually be working today due to needing to waste more time off *cough*.  Anyway, a couple of Sundays ago was Russian Orthodox Easter.  The Pants Monkey's late grandfather was Russian Orthodox, so we decided to keep celebrating in his honor.  Of course, this was the weekend the Pants Monkey was sadly out of town, so I went and represented the both of us (and evilly texted him pictures of the lovely Russian and Polish goodies he was missing out on). 

It was a little chilly that day because that has been the name of the game this spring until this week.  I found this sweater on clearance at Target and decided I needed it.  I adore this color.  I received many compliments that day as well.  And it was nice and roomy for all the food I ended up eating!

Sweater and t-shirt - Mossimo, Target

Jeans - Old Navy

Shoes - Dr. Scholl's, DSW

Bag - Lillians Shoppes

Necklace - swap w/CC

I also decided to get a close up of my awesome new flats so you can see their brilliance.  EVERY color I own is in these shoes.  Perfect shoes ever?  I think so!

And in case you are wondering, I was a good wife and brought home some leftovers for my poor Pants Monkey.  He was very appreciative!

Does your family celebrate a holiday that isn't the norm?

Grown up Strawberry Shortcake

I feel like a grown up version of Strawberry Shortcake in my outfit today.  Something about the colors and the pattern on my sweater or something!  Just give me a hat and some green striped tights. 

Anyway, this skirt is another lovely goodie that the sweet Cambria gave me a couple of months ago.  Hasn't been the right weather to wear it until now.  It won't be 90+ again today but it will still be warm and nice out.

Sweater - Camy Couture

Tank top - Old Navy

Skirt - from Cambria

Necklace - Clothes Mentor 

Shoes - Italian Shoe Maker, from cousin

For lack of much other exciting things today, I'll leave you with two images of Strawberry Shortcake if you didn't know what I was talking about.  The one on the left is the Strawberry Shortcake of MY youth.  The one on the right is the modern version....eh.

Love is love

After how cold it has been this spring, you will not hear me complain for one second that it's suddenly shooting up to 90 F today!  It's only supposed to last through today and it won't be humid, so I can actually take it.  It sounds kind of nice in fact!  Bring it.  

A warm day is a perfect excuse to wear the second item I picked up at the Tandem Vintage sale, this adorable dress.  And hey, it's purple, so I can wear it to show pride in honor of Minnesota becoming the 12th state to legalize gay marriage!  Yesterday was such an exciting day.  I have so many friends who will now be able to marry whomever they choose, if they so choose and to me that is a beautiful thing.  Love is love.

Dress - Tandem Vintage

Sweater - F21

Necklace and bracelet - Camy Couture via giveaway

Sandals - Impo, from cousin 

I tried the sweater buttoned too, but in the end like the flowy-ness of having it open.  I figured I'd still show both pictures though!  Now if I could only be out enjoying this instant summer instead of stuck at work all day.  Oh well, a girl can dream.

Inspiration Monday - Mother of all weekends

Hello peeps!  Did you all have nice weekends?  Did you do nice things for your moms?  My mom loved her iPad, I think she's going to do well with it!

Speaking of moms, two of my favorite moms, the lovely two birds chose this photo of my favorite actress Emmy Rossum for this week's Inspiration Monday.  How adorable are these sneakers?

My take is a bit of a "if you blink" kind of inspiration, but I did what I could!  I always love an excuse to wear this denim jacket and I had to wear this fun skirt I picked up at the Tandem Vintage sale this weekend.

 Jacket and t-shirt - White House Black Market, thrifted and handed down from cousin

Skirt - Tandem Vintage

Necklace - Charming Charlie

Shoes - DSW

Speaking of the Tandem Vintage sale, it was a blast.  I went again with Miss Lori but it turned into a bit of an adventure.  Some fine folks at the Minnesota Dept of Transportation thought it was a great idea to close both main freeways that get you from Minneapolis to St. Paul.  Traffic was craaaaazzzzzyyyy.  By the time I made it to my friend's craft sale it was late and I hadn't had lunch, so I didn't stay terribly long and I didn't buy anything.  I did ogle some gorgeous bags from Jenna Lou Designs, but they were way out of my price range sadly.  Then in the evening on Saturday, Mr. Monkey and I went to a restaurant south of the cities for dinner and somehow got going on the wrong freeway coming home and ended up taking a detour too - so I got to see a bunch of the Twin Cities metro area on Saturday!  It was still a fun day, but man.  What a whirlwind!

For more Inspiration Monday outfits, head to two birds over here.

Sunshine-y day

Well hello there Friday!  Thank you for returning to me!  And hello sunshine!  It's nice to see you again too!  It is a beautiful morning, a little bit cool out, but still beautiful.  Sunshine just makes everything better, doesn't it?  I think so anyway!

Sweater - Merona, Target

T-shirt - Maurices

Jeans - Gap, thrifted

Necklace - Premier Jewelry

Earrings - gift from the Pants Monkey 

My jeans are a little wrinkly today - whoops.  Oh well.  It's Friday.  That is just going to be my excuse!  I also meant to get a close up of my earrings today - The Pants Monkey brought them back for me from his trip, they are shaped like hops for beer - how cute is that?

Many good guesses on my post yesterday about my mom's gift - those of you who guessed an iSomething from Apple would be right!  We're (with the help of my dad) getting her an iPad.  I hope she likes it.  She is a bit technologically challenged, but I think the iPad is so easy, she can push a button and get her email.  Can we make it anymore simple?  I think not.  I'll be sure to report back on what she thinks of it!

May showers

Off and on since late yesterday we've been having some nice gentle rain showers.  The kind we should have had in April that would be bringing the May flowers.  Instead we're getting May showers and I suppose then we'll have June flowers?  Who knows.  All I know is, it was too wet to take pictures outside this morning, which is too bad, I wanted to show off the colors in this sweater and it's just too hard for you to see it.  It's mint and peach.  And very open weave, so it'll be great for a lightweight pull over this summer.  This is another goodie from my very generous mom when we were trying to spend enough money at the consignment shop for her to use a coupon.  She got herself some nice stuff too, don't worry, she didn't spend it all on me!

 Sweater - Free People, consignment

T-shirt - Maurices, thrifted

Skirt - Old Navy

Shoes - Steve Madden, thrifted

Necklace - Stella and Dot

Speaking of my mom, my dad had a pretty epic idea for a gift for her for Mother's Day.  I'm very excited about it.  I know she doesn't read the blog so I could tell you all what it is, but I think I'll leave some suspense.  I'll give this clue: "an Apple a day keeps the doctor away".  What do you think it is?

Local happenings

Happy Wednesday!  I love when I have a short week.  I think all weeks should be four days, no joke.  Anyway, it seems it really is finally spring! The bush in my yard is finally starting to sprout leaves!  This is the latest I can remember it blooming in the seven years I've lived in my house.  It has been one crazy spring, that is for sure.  

I realized it's been about a month since I've worn my cute Tandem Vintage dress!  It seemed appropriate to pull it out today, they're having another Pop Up Sale this weekend!  They are teaming up with the cutest new donut shop, Glam Doll Donuts - it's 50's themed.  How cute is that?  I have been wanting to check out this donut shop and now you combine it with my favorite vintage group?  Should be an epic time for sure.  If you're local, make sure to stop by, the sale is Saturday and Sunday from 10-5.

Dress - Tandem Vintage

Sweater - Jones New York, from cousin

Necklace/bracelets - S&D

Sandals - Clothes Mentor

Also if you're local, there is a big event over at the Fairgrounds on Saturday too - Craftstravaganza - a very large Indie Craft event that is on it's 8th year.  I have a good friend who will be selling pottery and photography there. Also, if you remember my favorite Jenna Lou bag?  She'll be there too.  I love, love, LOVE supporting handmade/crafty/independent folks like this, it's like Etsy come to life.  I have been trying to cut back on my shopping, but I plan on at least breezing through this event as well as the vintage sale this weekend.  Saturday could be a full day!  And we're already halfway to the weekend!  Yay!

*As always I link because I love, this is not a sponsored post, I just want to support my friends who part of these events by advertising a bit for them - you won't regret shopping either event, that is for sure!*