OUTFIT: Leopard and mint

For the past few weeks I haven't been on the blog as much as I normally am.  A lot of the time it was due to my migraines, but some of it was just me needing to take a little step back for a while.  I was spending way too much time on the computer and not enough time outside or playing with my daughter and I didn't like that.  I went from blogging 5 days a week to 3 so it wasn't a drastic change but it definitely helped me come back feeling energized and ready for this week.  Sometimes, I think it's nice to step back for awhile.

I have really been enjoying the warmer weather we've been getting.  The weekend is was absolutely beautiful!  This week I think it's even going into the 80s!  I'm going to have to start pulling out the shorts!  I REALLY need a tan...as if you couldn't tell by how pasty I am in these photos. lol!

I also got to see the Avengers 2 over the weekend.  I thought it was really good but not as good as the first one.  I was excited to hear James Spader's voice as Ultron.  That was pretty cool.  I became a huge from of Jame Spader from The Blacklist.  It's such a good show!  Only a few more episodes until the season finale!! I can't wait!

I've actually worn every piece of this outfit in different blog posts on this blog!  I styled a winter weather outfit of this skirt a few months ago when it was still really cold.  The tortoise shell necklace I'm wearing is from Charming Charlie.  You may remember it from my cobalt and leopard outfit a couple weeks ago.  And the mint top I wore with an aztec mini last summer!

Did you do anything fun over the weekend?

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OUTFIT: Striped maxi and denim jacket

We had a pretty low-key weekend this time around.  I decided to try and clean up around the house on Saturday because it was too cold to do much else (40 degrees at the end of April?!  Craziness!) and on Sunday it was much warmer so we spent time playing around outside and grilling out.

I'm still wearing my maxi skirts like crazy!  I can't help it, they're so comfortable!

I just realized that my husband and I only have 2 and a half more weeks until our long weekend vacation and I'm starting to get really nervous now. I mentioned before that this will be our very first time being without Paige for even a night.  I know she'll be fine because my mom is watching her but it still makes me nervous.  I am really excited to go though!  I will be nice to have a bit of "us" time.

In July we have another long weekend planned but that one is a family vacation to the beach, so that will be really fun.  I have a family reunion at the end of July so we always make a trip of it and go to Ocean City, MD since it is only about 45 minutes from my family's house.  Paige had a blast at the beach last year so we're hoping she loves it again this year.

Do you have any fun vacations planned this year?

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OUTFIT: Black lace with a red maxi skirt

It's finally getting warm enough for me to pull out the sandals and sleeveless tops!  I'm more than a little happy about that one!  I am definitely a warm weather girl.  I was so excited that I even painted my toes! haha!

Whenever I wear lace, I like to add a few edgier pieces with it to balance the feminine feeling pieces.

I've still been struggling with my migraines/headaches, so please be patient with me!  I've been catching up with everyone's posts and emails as fast as I can.  I've been having a pretty rough time with the pain for the past week or so.

Top - Express

Skirt - Charlotte Russe

Belt -( ? super old!) Similar, Similar

Sandals - Forever 21, Similar

Bracelet - Craft fair - Similar

I had to add the picture of the hair in my face just because it never fails, the wind always goes crazy as soon as I want to take outfit photos.  I think it's funny!

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Leopard maxi skirt in the winter

You guys, it is COLD around here!  I plan all of my posts ahead of schedule, so I'm currently writing this on Sunday and it is 4 degrees outside with wind chill around negative 10!  That's just gross.  But I decided to brave the cold for a little bit and get another cute outfit for you.

I absolutely love maxi skirts.  I think they are one of the comfiest pieces of clothing ever, so I even try to incorporate them into my winter wardrobe.  Because it was so cold, I wore black fleece-lined leggings underneath to stay warm.

Sorry, not too many photos for you this time.  I was FREEZING!  My eyes started to water every time the wind blew. haha!  So now I'm curled back up under a blanket with my hot tea.  I'm a big ole sissy!

I'm pretty sure we are supposed to get more snow later this week too.  I am really sick of all this snow!  I hope it doesn't get too bad because it's my little one's birthday and we are having a birthday party for her this weekend.  I still have so many things left to do for her party.  I will probably be rushing around like a mad woman up until the last second.  That's how it usually goes.

Are you getting clobbered by snow too?

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Don't give up your maxi skirt in the Fall

This summer I have practically lived in maxi skirts.  I just love how comfortable they are.  It's also a lot easier for a mom on the go like me to wear a longer maxi skirt while trying to wrangle my daughter.  If I tried any of those adorable short mini skirts I would probably be arrested for indecent exposure within an hour.  BUT, I digress....

I also love how versatile they are.  You can dress them super casual with a t-shirt/tank or you could dress it up a bit with some great accessories.

You can even style them for Fall!  Yes, it's true!  Lately, I've been very obsessed active on Pinterest and I have been seeing so many great fashion ideas.

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I've even tried the look myself earlier this year when the weather was still cold!

If you still need more help or inspiration styling your maxi skirt check out Lauren's ideas over at Exploring my Style.  She's a total sweetheart too!  You'll love her!

So what do you think, are you going to style your maxi skirt for Fall or are you packing it away until next summer?