Fruitful Fashion

IMG_3924.jpg

Current mood: feeling fruity!

Maybe itโ€™s all the mangos on the ground or the lemon tree in my yard that has me feeling all fruity. Or maybe itโ€™s the abundance of fruit prints on kidโ€™s clothes Iโ€™m seeing everywhere. Either way, Iโ€™m loving all the strawberry, banana, peachy vibes happening. I mean is there anything cuter than a toddler dressed up in a tomato print bikini or orange culottes!? Iโ€™m especially loving this new lemon printed Petit Peony pinny dress on Vane. Check out more of my fruity favorites all linked below. xo RCN

Here are some of my favorite throwback pics of Vane in more fruitful fashion :)

 

Rompin' Around

Plant shopping continues in this household! I guess it never really stops... This past weekend we put a pep in our step and began to work on decorating our balcony. It is not complete yet, I still have some furniture to find, rugs to put down, and lights to put up, but we made a dent. We headed down to Homestead, FL, the land of all plants, flowers, and cacti. A dream! First, we made my must stop visit to Isaac Farms, where I picked up some giant terra-cotta cube pots and then we ventured onto other nurseries in search of anything to green up our outdoor space.

In what felt like 95 degree heat this weekend, I survived by wearing a romper/dress from Zara. Sometimes rompers can be a hit or miss for me. Some just don't like my hips and tend to sit awkwardly, but this bright magenta floral number, disguised as a wrap dress, was perfect for romping' around plant shopping. The flowy sleeves and hidden shorts allowed me to stretch as far across the plant aisle as I wanted and no-one ever discovered what type of underwear I was wearing! ;) Shop the look below.  xo RCN 

 

Ruffles & Relaxation

Saturday night was day night for Z and me. Nothing too fancy, though I decided to throw on some heels and some ruffles. I have been wanting a ruffle skirt like this for quite some time now. When I discovered this steal at Mango, I knew it was the one. The cotton ruffle top from Club Monaco was a perfect style match. The open ruffled cap sleeves kept my arms mostly uncovered, perfect to stay cool in the heat. It was still very humid from all the rain earlier that day. My hair decided to frizz beyond belief and looked best in a messy bun. Easy for me! Since the rain finally subsided we decided to enjoy time outside in one of our favorite spots, Lido at the Standard Hotel. We sat bayside for a cold drink and then off to our favorite pizza place just a few minutes away, Lucali. Then, home for cards and a movie - our favorite past time. We play Rummy 500 a lot. We are currently tied in matches. I'll have to change that this upcoming weekend! Shop my R&R look below. xo RCN

 

Top Notch Tops

Summer is just around the corner. Actually, it already feels like Summer to a lot of us, so, how about some new tops that are perfect to transition into warmer weather. The key to a perfect transition top is something that welcomes a cool evening breeze and some indoor frigid AC, but keeps you from sweating to death when the sun and heat make an appearance. Off the shoulder, cold shoulder, and strapless + sleeves are my preferable silhouettes right now. Add on ties, ruffles, and a little detail or trim, and I am sold. No need to break the bank just to look cute and summer ready. Here is a compilation of some of my favorite beauties, all under $50. xo RCN