Inspiration is Everywhere

I found myself so inspired by some of my favorite fashion bloggers (+ street stylers) this week. They're always looking lovely, but here are a few of the looks I just couldn't get out of my mind. 

Color blocking again, but in colors I'm confident enough to try. And tempered with a neutral, making these brights a little more "everyday". So pretty!

{cupcakes and cashmere}

I love everything about this sweetly French ensemble. 

{my style pill}

Chic and cute, plus those loafers! 

{the glitter guide}

I really do think I'd live in these sorts of dresses if I could. 

{the glitter guide}

This necklace and belt are too, too beautiful and perfect with that dress. 

{sweet thing blog}

Mamma - Kiddo Style

"Rainy day comfy cute"

After a couple of days of feeling icky I thought I'd dress it up a bit more this morning. Definitely helped to perk me up! I'm all about straw fedoras as they seem to compliment just about any outfit and there's no need to spend much money trying them out with Target's cute selection. These pants were also a sweet find (though several years back) as they have that perfect menswear trouser look but in a femininely silky fabric. 

 {hat & scarf - Target, top - Gap, capris - LC for Kohls, wedges - Urban Outfitters}

What my boys were wearing ... 

 {Parker's denim jacket - Gap, all pants - Sweet Peas (GB)}

 And I thought I'd show my spring update to the art wall, these pretty paper butterflies from Hip & Clavicle's etsy shop. 

Till tomorrow!

The Frenzy Continues

I am declaring this week and the next (and the week after, for that matter), my birthday extravaganza celebration. In fact, I think I'll just go ahead and call myself "the birthday queen", if that's alright. Comes but once a year. So here I have a wish list that I've filled with much- adored, dreamy items which are still (unfortunately) sitting on the fence in regards to actual home delivery. They're the goodies I'd love to have but that are still somewhat indulgent. You know ... would be nice, but is it necessary? Which leads to this question - Have any of you girls actually had any success in growing a money tree?

Been longing for a pretty silk blouse to wear with my jeans or tuck into a pencil skirt. This one is just about perfect. 

{Skydot blouse - Madewell - $79.99}

A little secret - Elliot has these exact sandals in tan and I think mommy should have some to match! 

{My Saltwater Sandals - Madewell - $40}

This chiffon blouse with it's rockin' leopard print would be cool enough in the summer heat but still transition well into fall. 

{leopard tie blouse - NG - $48}

And of course, the sheer skirt, something I've been going on about for a while now but which understandably presents potential problems. If it were the ideal length, I'd be sold! 

{sheer lace skirt - Urban Outfitters - $79}

I promise to take more outfit photos again. It's been a little while and it's largely due to the fact that I've been battling a tummy bug. But I'm feeling much better today and will work on looking cute again for you. Not sure if my current look is a great option, not that it's not amazing (I think this birthday queen thing is getting to my head), but rather cause I'm a little sweaty and ruffled from this morning's dance practice. I recently heard a really beautiful song (that the huz was working on for a recent gig) and I felt so completely inspired by it and decided to whip up a routine for my upcoming dance recital (little under 3 weeks away!). I'm actually dancing in it and yes, I'm terribly out of shape! But I've been practicing almost every morning so things are looking up. I hope to actually have video from this year's performance and if I can figure out how to get said video onto youtube from a DVD, I will try to post the dance. I've only ever done it from my iphone. Hmmm ... a challenge!

Wish List Frenzy!

With a birthday just around the corner and the wish list requests rolling in (haha), I'm finding all sorts of beauties on these inter-webs that I'm feeling quite swoon-y over. This is my extravagant birthday wish list, the kind that offers endless (yet un-probable) possibilities. 

I'm loving this summer dress with it's fitted bodice and eyelet detailing. Pretty perfect. 

{J Crew - $158}

And this chic floor length dress in a comfortable knit. Gorgeous!

{J Crew - $98}

 Recently discovered a line of hand dyed vintage slips and dresses at Free People's site. Pretty amazing. 

{Free People - $168}

I think these vintage rocker jeans look like the perfect fit and wash. 

{Madewell - $110}

Next up ... a wish list the huz can handle!

Family Portraits

Mya Lillian - 3 months - "loves sparkly jewelry & sheepskin rugs"

{headband by ryah sofia}

(big brother) Keyan Ross - 6 years - "loves martial arts & changing sister's diapers - ;) NOT!"

 The Skorzewski fam

 Adorlee Iris - 3 years - "loves ballet & singing; prefers to be on stage"

 (big brother)  Dylan Robert - 5 years - "loves tennis & driving his jeep around the block"

 Charlie Dale - 7 months - "loves mommy & daddy and sometimes Aunty Kirsty"

 Uh ... guys?

{all photos by me. contact at kirstyloug@gmail.com for your own family session!}

Easter Dresses

Adorlee and I went outside for an Easter stroll and couldn't resist a few happy twirls (that's what dresses were made for, after all). 

{on me: necklace - Loft, cardi - Express, bracelets and signet ring - grand mother, belt - (old) American Eagle, dress - Somewhere in Time (GB), shoes - Target}

{on Adorlee: dress - Gap, engraved brooch - great grandmother}