Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Playgrounds & Lollipops - Oh, You Again?

{Blouse: James Perse; Shorts: J. Crew; Shoes: 9 West; Purse: Zara;  Belt: Old Navy
Watch & Jewelry: Michael Kors, Stella & Dot, Forever 21, J. Crew}

It's official, I love these shorts.  Not only are they cheerful and a good reminder to be happy, but they can of go with the flow, allowing me to dress them down with a T-Shirt and dress them up with a gold chain and white blouse.  Aren't they cooperative?  And while I don't usually sport so similar of a look 2 weeks in a row, today is the EBEW "yellow" challenge, so I sorta had to.  Plus as I've said before, I often wear similar outfits over and over again until I get tired of them.  These shorts here are no exception.

The shorts aren't the only thing to get a little transformation though this week; my makeup did too.  I put my makeup on in the car and so I carry around the same shades of blush, lipstick/gloss and eyeshadow in a little pouch.  Well, before I left for Scottsdale last week I dug through my stash of makeup and unearthed some oldies but goodies.  Soft hues of peach, taupe and gold blush, lip color and eyeshadow are now my new friends for the next few weeks of summer.  I get stuck in ruts with my makeup routine and need to remind myself to switch it up a bit more.

Do you wear the same shades of makeup day in and day out or are you good about changing direction dependent on the day and your mood?  Any tips on having fun with your beauty routine will be promptly devoured up by this girl :)  Please spill!  Linking up with EBEW and Lindsey for WIWW!


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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Love these yellow shorts and I like the belt you're wearing! I definitely get stuck in a makeup rut, but usually by choice because when I change it up I end up noticing (when I've already left the house & can't fix it) that whatever I put on doesn't look so good!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Love those shorts - so fun! I totally wear the same makeup over and over again. I really should switch it up a bit, but it's just so easy to do what I always do, right?

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  3. JannaJuly 12, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Love your simple, chic outfit with the colorful bag and that great hair, and yes I too am a total victim of the makeup rut. The thing is that I have a ton of Mac eyeshadows in some fab impulse buy colors that I should totally wear but am too lazy.

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  4. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    The yellow and white is great! Love it!

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  5. LinleyJuly 12, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    love the white/yellow combo! and the relaxed look is right up my alley!

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  6. lauraJuly 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I put my make-up on in the car too. lol! But I don't change it up because I'm bad at choosing the right colors.

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  7. AmberJuly 12, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    love the color combo. being a makeup artist by trade i don't generally get "stuck" w/ my makeup being that I like to experiment with all sorts of colors but getting up uber early certainly puts a damper on what i have time for each day =(
    but i love to switch things up for summer, winter, spring and fall and find that I find myself and my clothes a tad more interesting if I do!

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  8. HayleyJuly 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I love this EBEW look! It is relaxed but you also look very dressy! Great summer outfit!

    Hayley
    The Weekend File

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  9. DawnJuly 12, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Love the outfit and accessories. Very summer.

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  10. sisJuly 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I found you through EBEW when your AMAZING yellow shorts jumped off the page and refused to be ignored. You look wonderful!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Was Art saying something naughty to you in the last two pics??? : )

    You are hawt!!!

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  12. FrancaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    they are great shorts indeed!

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  13. jenn~the stylish housewifeJuly 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    cute shorts! and i LOVE the necklaces...LOVE.

    ~xo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

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  14. Stephanie @ henry happenedJuly 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love those shorts... again :) And your necklaces are great!!

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  15. Mrs. CelesteJuly 12, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    adorable outfit! i know you listed where you got your watch and jewelry from in one bunch...but which store is your watch from? I absolutely love it! you have tiny wrists like i do...and so watches always look weird on me...but this one looks great!

    AlphabetSoup Style

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  16. Rags to Stitches BlogJuly 12, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love those shorts too. What a cute and comfy looking outfit. Great for Mama's on the go!

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  17. Mandy @ In the Fashion LaneJuly 12, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I LOVE thsi look! Super chic! Very Audrey Hepburn in the 21st century! Pretty girl! The wedges are perfect with this outfit!

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  18. Monica and WhitneyJuly 12, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    What a fabulous EBEW look! I love it! Those shorts are amazing and I love the gold necklaces!

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  19. NicoleJuly 12, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Found your blog through EBEW...love the outfit! Great way to wear the yellow shorts. You have a great blog and I really like your style.

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  20. Frannie PantzJuly 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    So glad I got the chance to find this adorable blog c/o EBEW! I have a four and six year old too! (and a ten year old) Love your yellow shorts! I am not a big make-up girl, but you are a trooper for doing so! I would be afraid it would melt in there!

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  21. Leslie @ top of the pageJuly 12, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    i KNOW about the j.crew shorts! i love them so much too, and i have that same color, or nearly the same. can't tell. when i change my makeup, i change the eyeshadow and lip color only. on rare occasion i add eyeliner. my favorite thing ever (for the moment) is a lip stain pencil by Tart. color is called lust. you can get the Tart lip pencils in matte and satin too.

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  22. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJuly 13, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Lovely photos! Those shorts are so cute!

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  23. LauraJuly 13, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    good thing you are super sweet because your style is super intimidating to me! ;o) Love this outfit, it's totally something I would wear (if I wasn't spending most of my summer in the mountains or re-finishing furniture).

    (oh, and you have KILLER legs!)

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  24. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Cute yellow shorts! The gold accents are a nice touch - I especially love the stacked bracelets/watch!

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  25. Natalia LynnJuly 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I love this outfit! Perfect for summer and I love yellow! makes you feel bright and cheery! Can't wait to follow along with your blog!

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  26. loriJuly 13, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    im stopping by from the pleated poppy! i love your style... those yellow shorts are so cute!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I love this outfit. It's so pulled together, easy, and summery. I love these posts!!

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  28. simplychicJuly 14, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    cute shorts! and i love your bun.

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  29. grey rose (they/them)July 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    clearly, those shorts were made for you. CUTE.

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  30. MeaganJuly 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    That belt is fabulous. I'm dying over everyone's bright yellow shorts!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  31. ElaineAugust 16, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Those shorts are just fab on you!

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