Wardrobe Diaries: Preppy Pink Goes Shopping

This last weekend was spent dancing with the kids, catching up on sleep and restocking the fridge. I always enjoy a supermarket outing with my girls, the way their eyes light up at all the different sounds, smell and colours. My entire ensemble here minus the bag and shoes are from J.Crew. This denim jacket I recently picked up has since become a wardrobe staple. I wear it dressed up or dressed down or just simply around the house when it gets chilly. It's funny because I haven't worn a denim jacket since sometime in the 90's and now I can't get enough. Hope everyone else had a fab weekend. 

xx Jenee C. 

The supermarket on our Army base. 

{ j.crew denim jacket similar here . j.crew sweater similar here and here and here . j.crew skirt . kate spade tote similar here . american rag heels similar here . christian dior watch }

Featured: Links A La Mode May 10th

Very thankful to be featured in this week's Links A La Mode by IFB. Check out my Colour Me Coral outfit if you haven't yet, it's perfect for the warm weather and budget friendly too! This week's line up feature some inspiring style, great reads and DIYs. Check them out.

WANTED: WARDROBE 

Edited by: Sonia of In Pursuit of Style

Something about the change in weather that makes me want bright colors, fabulous new clothes and fancy new shoes. This happens every year, as excitement builds with peep toes, sleeveless tops and flowing skirts aplenty. I’ve been feeling uninspired lately, but this week’s blogger submissions have me excited again. We have some showing us how to make old things new again, trends in different iterations and best of all, at a great price! Maybe I can go out a buy that new wardrobe after all…

THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: MAY 10TH

• Miss Vicki Secrets: New Bloggers In Town
• Tobruck Ave: Pioneer Girl
• Ma Derniere Addiction: Flamingo
• Urbanite: The Artist
• DIY Diaries: In All My Glittery Goodness
• Boheme Noir: The Return of Matching Shoes & Bags
• A Woman Like Me: Neon Wish List
• The Chic Street: The Vested Interest
• Camo Meets Couture: Color Me Coral
• The Citizen Rosebud: Your Little Red Dress
• The Style Confessions: How To Make A Fashion Trend Yours
• Fashionopolis: Trend Spotting – Colored Jeans
• Fashionista’s Diary: DIY Colorblock Bangle
• The Simply Luxurious Life: Why Not Wear A Pencil Skirt?
• Net Vignette: Shopping Fashion Blogger’s Closets
• A Little Too Much: I Heard You Like The Wild Ones
• Fumiko Kawa: Whip My Hair
• The Style Safari: Weekend Prep
• In Pursuit of Style: Orbit
• Welcome To My Closet: What Would Alana Do?

Friday's Fancies... Mother's Day Edition

Continuing on with the theme of Mother's Day I thought I'd dedicate this week's Friday's Fancies to the two sweetest little monsters to have graced my life and made it oh so eventful.

It's amazing how we all start out the same way- tiny, pink, swollen, and screaming for dear life. 

Flaunting my belly, yes I contemplated whether I should share this photo or not. I was known for not hiding under loose tops and baggy pants during my pregnancies. 

Sweet smiles from my little girls make all the sleepless nights and endless cleaning worth it.

My mum bought me this Tiffany & Co. pave ring to celebrate my passage into motherhood. I wear it on my pinkie as a constant reminder to set a good example for my girls. 

Recent photo taken at a Sesame Street concert hosted by USO. 

On my mind... Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Mother's Day is fast approaching. I can't think of a better way to spend it than sleeping in till noon then being whisked off to afternoon tea in a fancy hotel. It's always such a treat to go out for afternoon tea, I do believe one should dress for the occasion. This peplum top paired with the red maxi is just dressy enough for daytime wear. How adorable is this Alexander McQueen skull clutch? Dear husband if you are reading this, I would one in every colour please.

Afternoon Tea by camomeetscouture featuring gold plated jewelry

SECOND FEMALE cream blouse, €100
Belted coat, 200 AUD
Elastic waist skirt, $103
Shine By Me Collar, $30
Givenchy suede sandals, €817
Alexander mcqueen handbag, $2,295
Moschino gold plated jewelry, $438
House of Harlow 1960 black bangle, £99
Stella McCartney vintage shades, €202
Distinctive Designs 2814A Floor Permanent Plant, $640
John-Richard Collection Pale Pink & Green Faux-Floral Arrangement, $250

Wardrobe Diaries: A date at the range

As an early Mother's Day present this year my husband went the unconventional route and bought me a pistol. I guess that's what happens when you marry a soldier. We went to the range on the weekend, him with his gun and me with my new 9mm Springfield XDM Compact. This outfit was perfect for the occasion, comfortable, casual and most importantly black coloured. All those Hollywood action films make shooting look way too easy.

Sneak peek at me and my muzzle flash

{ max & co parka . kookai tee . tj maxx shorts . leather backpak found at flea market . jewelry by house of harlow, amrita singh, gorjanna, jennifer zuener, ariel gordon . tom ford sunglasses }