Blush and Camo

I just have to say right off the bat, that this super inexpensive camo tshirt from Target (of course) is one of my absolute favorite wardrobe items currently. It is so soft, and so comfortable, I wish I had it in multiple colors and patterns. (P.S.-Is camo over yet? I guess I don't care, because I love this tshirt!)

As always with camo for me I have to girl it up a bit, so on this particular day I paired my tee with an old pair of blush skinnies that are also super comfy. A pair of wedges, clutch and blingy necklace completed this casual look for me.

Camo Tshirt - Target (options here and here) / Skinnies - similar here / Wedges - cute option here / Clutch - similar here / Necklace - available here / Nails - Essie Romper Room

xo, Summer

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Camo Cubed

It's starting to warm up here in Las Vegas, and as excited as I am for the spring weather, I will miss my sweaters and boots! One of my absolute favorite items this season was a camo elbow patch sweater I found in the men's department in Target. It definitely got more than it's share of wear that's for sure! Here are a few of my favorite stylings.

Glam Camo

 

Please disregard the messy hair. It gets windy in the desert :).  Anyway, I love the idea of  pairing something as casual as camo print with more dressy pieces. I think it's super cute, and totally unexpected. My favorite part of this outfit is the gold tassel necklace from Purple Peridot. They have the cutest stuff!

 

Black skirt: similar / Black boots: H&M (similar here) / Clutch: Charming Charlie / Tassel Lariat Necklace: Purple Peridot / Earrings and Bracelet: Charming Charlie

Preppy Camo

 

I kind of loved this outfit! Target head to toe, except the shoes which are a T.J. Maxx find from last year. I love the girly color of the pants and fun glitter loafers with the more masculine camouflage.

 

Shirt: similar / Skinnies: similar / Shoes: similar

Casual Camo

 

It doesn't get much easier than this outfit! So comfy! Just throw on jeans and some combat boots and you're done!

Boots: / Madden Girl / Necklace: / Belle & Grace

 

 Unfortunately, this sweater is no longer available at Target, but here are a couple of similar styles here and here.

 Also, I know, I shop at Target way too much! It's not only a budget thing, it's also a matter of convenience. I'm there all the time, so it just makes sense! And while Vegas has amazing shopping, most of it is on or near the strip, and I tend to stay away unless from that area unless I have good reason to be there. When the Shops at Summerlin open my options will open up too! Can't wait for that!

 

 

 

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Camo and (faux) Leather

Quick outfit post......I've been searching for some leather look leggings forever. For a trend that seems to be everywhere, it certainly was way harder than I thought it would be to get my hands on some that worked on me. I searched high and low and tried on more pairs than I can count, and started to feel pretty ridiculous. Finally this pair from Forever 21 was the winner!

 

Seems like every store has their version of the leather legging. My first criteria was price (girl on a budget!). I didn't even try on the expensive ones. I'm always extremely budget conscious, but for this particular item especially, because I really wasn't sure how often I would wear them, or even IF I would end up wearing them at all. I've been a little iffy on this look. I absolutely LOVE it on other people, but wasn't sure how it would translate to my life of school drop off and dance class with Mason. So no way was I going to spend money on something I was going to chicken out on and not wear.

Second there was the issue of fit. I always have a hard time finding pants that fit well. Leggings are usually super easy though, right? But with these, the waist was huge on a lot, while the legs fit fine. Or they gaped behind the knees (BIG no no with leggings!). Or they had random zippers, which I can't really get on board with. The biggest problem though seemed to be getting my feet through the ankles! Has anyone else had this problem? I got one pair on in the F21 dressing room, and then could NOT get them off! Seriously, I thought for a minute I was going to have to ask for some scissors. Please tell me I'm not the only one to experience this?

The other issue was that I didn't want them to look super cheap. That was also super hard to find at my price point. I didn't want them to look totally trashy, and trust me, there are a lot that do! Yikes!

 

So this is my pick. Super stretchy, even at the ankle. No weird gaping. High waisted, but the waistband folds down. Not crazy tacky. And best of all? The price! Just $13.80 at Forever 21! Can't beat that! I would link you to them, but the website says they're no longer available. :(

 

I've worn them twice since I bought them, and while I love the look, I'll admit, I did feel I tad bit self-conscious dropping Mason off at school. But hey, moms should get to dress cute too, right? Anyone else trying the leather legging trend currently? What are your favorite brands, and favorite ways to style them? I'd love to know!

What I Wore:  Forever 21 faux leather leggings (similar here), Forever 21 camo jacket, Target sweater (last year), ankle boots, and Philip Lim for Target bag.


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Camo - My New Favorite Neutral

 

There is a new obsession on our house....Duck Dynasty. If you aren't watching, you should be. The Robertsons are one amazing and hilarious bunch. Mason loves the show so much she wants to be a redneck and wear all camo all the time. Here she is in her camo pants.

 

I decided to go ahead and jump on the camo bandwagon myself. It's everywhere right now, and as I said in the post title, it can be a great neutral. It can be paired with anything from denim to leather and everything in between. Today I went simple and just paired my camo pants with a slouchy long sleeved white tee and some suede booties. It is my STRONG opinion however, that camo needs to be girled up. Add a great pair of pumps, a few blingy accessories, whatever your style tells you. I went with a goldtone beaded necklace and hoop earrings, and of course some arm candy.

 

 

Cameo by my slightly grumpy cat Holly. :)

 

What I wore: camo pants by Target, slouchy white tee by Old Navy, suede booties by Target, gold necklace by Charming Charlie, bracelet stack from H&M and Belle & Grace.