Today I’m all abuzz because Wild Ruffle has had an award bestowed upon it! The very sweet and super stylish Ruby Girl has passed along the One Lovely Blog award to us, and we are ever so thankful for it. You’ll have to check out her blog if you haven’t already – it’s so much fun. Keep scrolling past my outfit pictures to see details of the award.
I wore this outfit to the park yesterday, where I overheard a woman say to her friend, “She is awfully fancy for the park!” I know she meant it to be derogatory, but I took no offense. I’m fancy every day, and that’s the way I like it! I’m just not a sweatpants kind of momma.
Steve Madden boots, Mossimo shorts, J Crew cardigan, Len Druskin Outlet top, Lois Hill watch and earrings, Wild Ruffle necklace
I made this necklace years ago, and it’s still one of my favorites.
I love the height on these booties. They are just high enough to feel a bit sassy, but low enough that I can carry two toddlers in my arms without worrying I’ll stumble.
Here are the rules with the award:
1. Link back to the person who passed you the award
2. Share seven random things about yourself
3. Award 15 blogs
4. Drop them a note and tell them about it
And the awards go to:
My 7 random things:
1) I think chocolate is just ok (I can hear the collective gasp around the internet right now). If you add caramel to it, then chocolate is super delicious because anything with caramel is super delicious.
2) I love, love, love earrings. The bigger the better.
3) I can remember the most amazing details about things that will never help me in life, like when my friend’s sister-in-law’s daughter’s birthday is, but I can’t remember why I walked in the room just now.
4) I have had many major surgeries. The list is too long to go into here, but the biggest was when I broke my neck at age 9. The doctors told my parents if I lived through the procedure I’d likely never walk again, and yet I was up and dancing shortly afterward (although I still can’t turn my head all the way to either side).
5) I am an eternal optimist and always assume everything will turn out well. I am surprised every time they don’t.
6) I am an adventurous eater and will try just about anything, yet 99% of my days I eat 2 eggs with dry toast for breakfast, popcorn with almonds for an afternoon snack, and a yogurt parfait for an after dinner treat.
7) My ideal pet is a wheaten terrier. My husband’s ideal pet is no pet at all. So far he is winning the battles, but with the kids on my side I’m hoping to eventually win the war.
Check out the
Pleated Poppy again today to see what everyone’s been wearing! I’d love to know – are you fancy like me? Or you relaxed and casual? Everyone’s got their own style – I just happen to love my heels!
I think your outfit is totally cute and I so would have taken that lady’s comment as a compliment too.
3. Totally feel you on that one. I can remember what people wore when we met 20 some years ago
4. but can remember one day to the next.
Wow to the surgeries ~ glad you’re still here and able to walk.
Hi, thanks for visiting my blog(: Love your necklace and your boots are totally adorable!
I once heard someone say “Fashion has no location” meaning you can be fashionable (and fancy) anywhere – Target, the park or while doing laundry at home. The comment inspired me and so do you!!
Love #3 in your list of things about you
Love it!
Thank you! Though I do love chocolate on it’s own, I agree that it’s better with caramel (or any creamy filling for that matter).
Cate, loved the park outfit. I only wish I could look so great at the park!
That looks like the perfect park outfit to me!
Hey there! I hopped over here from your What I Wore link up
Good for you for being fancy everyday! I’m not, but a part of me wishes I was
Oh my gosh, I love your blog! I just found it on the Pleated Poppy and I am so glad I did!
Ask the Duplex
New follower from today’s WIWW.
And I too believe in the fancy daily. Good for you!
xo
babymama
avagracescloset
Good for you for taking the compliment
I would have too! I guess I “get dressed up” even just to pick up the kids from school, but hey I figure that if I FEEL BETTER when I’m “dressed up” then … WHY WOULDN’T I?! Who CARES where you go, what matters is how you FEEL 
thanks for the blog award! i wish i was more fancy, but i am so causal. jeans, shirt and flip flops these days! maybe because i had to dress up for 10 years working at target!
Just discovered your blog through A Fine Balance and I love your style! That you are raising kids while keeping a keen fashion sense is doubly impressive. I’m on the fancy side – I love tailored clothes, layering and mixing textures – with the occasional bohemian-inspired outfit mixed in. Look forward to future posts
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Thank you so very much…
Very cute outfit too…
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by She’s Crafty! I am loving that necklace and shirt. Cute pairing!
Have a great week!
I love the necklace you made – it goes great with your outfit, which just says “trip to the park” if you ask me
Cate! Oh my gosh – you are so sweet to think of my little ole’ blog to give an award to! I love that I am getting to know you more and more – you are such an amazing mom and woman! I am certainly learning more and more about fashion, thanks to you!! Big hugs! -carina
Thanks Carina – such a great compliment, especially coming from an amazing mom and woman herself!:)
love your outfit. love your boots. so cute.