summer-y.

The warm weather is creeping up on us.
With Andrew in school for only six more days {yes, six!},
and a vacation to Palm Springs planned for June,
I am so looking forward to the lazy days of summer.
And of course, I'd like to look summer-y as well!
Hello, anthropologie. :)

hat: here
pants: here
swim suit: here


hat: here
sweater: here
swim suit: here


necklace: here

And here is a summer song that will make you oh-so-happy. :)

Happy warm weather, xo!

good looks.

Yes, I have a sick obsession with polyvore.

I like to create my dream outfits online

without the guilt of spending too much money.

It's a new form of retail therapy. :)

Go polyvore,

you know you want to!

Can someone buy me that rad rhinestone-y bag? Thanks. Actually, let's face it: I'd love to own this entire outfit. I live in clothes like this! :)

Love me a little bit o' boho.

I love jeans and I think it is uber-classy to pair up some fancy accesories with a yummy pair of beat up jeans. Divine.

OK...

Now I want to go shopping.

:)

Enjoy a happy weekend, friends!

PS.

Anyone else not watching the superbowl this weekend?

I'd like to take a firm stand against football. :)

xo!

found no.2 - fall cuteness!

I have been dreaming of fall lately... fall colors, fall clothing, fall shoes, fall school shopping! I love this time of year when people are finishing up with summer and looking forward to the next season. It always seems exciting to me, a time for a fresh start and a fresh look! I have found some majorly cute things this past week that have put me in a happy fall mood! :)

OMG... The Havana Sweater Coat from Anthropologie... Anyone want to toss away $198 to buy this one for me??? haha! :)

My sister has one of the candythief's headbands from Etsy and loves it! This one is oh-so-perfect with the autumn leaves and colors.


Mary Jane shoes scream fall to me! I love this patent leather pair from Nordstrom... so reminiscent of the little Mary Jane buckle shoes I wore when I was little! :)

A darling little cloche hat with a feather. Very vintage looking and super cute with those Mary Janes, right??? :)

A gorgeous, yet easy-to-wear shirtdress in a great autumn color! I could wear something like this everyday... so cute with boots, flats, tights, heels... very versatile! :)

What are your favorite things to wear in the fall season?? What things have you seen lately that you are dying to share?! I would love any cute fall tips from you all!

Happy Monday, xo!

fabulous GIVEAWAY! :)

Boy do I have a most fabulously fun giveaway for you all!! Shabby Apple is a gorgeous online clothing store, complete with women's clothing, shoes, accessories... not to mention the most adorable children's and preteen line as well. The fall line is debuting soon, along with a maternity line in the works. I wanted you all to see some of the beautiful photos from the shop, and also get you geared up for a fun giveaway!! :)

This adorable blue dress could be YOURS!!! The "90 Words Per Minute Secretary Dress" is the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe, right??! Shabby Apple is generously giving one of these adorable dresses away to a Mommy Holly reader! Want to win?? Leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite thing about the fall season is... then I will draw a name by Saturday and post the winner this weekend- this dress could be hanging in your closet very soon! :) Good luck!

... and if you want to place an order with Shabby Apple, my readers will be receiving an exclusive 10% discount. Just enter mommyholly10off upon checkout - the coupon code expires on

August 15th, so get shopping, my friends!! :) xo!

prices, prices.

I'm going to vent for a bit. I went to the mall a few days ago to do Andrew's school shopping while he was golfing with my dad... my mom and I thought we could handle it much better without a five year old constantly asking us when we could leave! :) I was under the impression that nearing the end of summer, I could pick up some great deals on t-shirts and shorts for Andrew to wear in a few weeks when he starts kindergarten. By no means is my child one who cares what he looks like, but as a mom, I would like him to look nice and un-rumpled for his first day of school! :)

But at the mall, in every store we entered, the clothing for a five year old boy was SO EXPENSIVE!!! Even on sale, t-shirts were over $15 and the regular priced ones at Gap were $22!!!! FOR ONE TINY TSHIRT. That my son will grow out of within a few MONTHS. Store after store, we were running into the same problem. I don't know about anyone else, but I am just NOT going to spend that on a growing child's clothing, no matter how cute!

So do you know where we decided to go??? Wal-Mart!!! And we found incredible deals and I was able to get Andrew an entire new wardrobe for under $60! :) Yay, I feel much more frugal and much better in light of the current economy to be saving money but not sacrificing Andrew's cuteness!!!

Anyone else have similar problems?? Where do you find cute clothes for your kiddos?! Off to take Andrew to camp for the morning, xo!