Spring Fashion Trend Colors 2012

Spring has sprung! Or so we think. Mother Nature may still send us another Wintry present!

Reading up on some Fashion Blogs these strange sounding Spring Trend Colors caught my eye and made me wonder.....humm....

Let's take a gander, can you help me describe the following Spring Trend Colors? I can do well on my own with the Marshmallow!

Lime Blossom, Clotted Cream, Hemp, Tortoiseshell
Shadow, Lupin, Foliage, Apple
Sage, Jacinth, Formica, Smoothy,Wysteria, Asian Bronze, Shanghai Mist, Earth
Anemone, Oxygen, Baby Doll, Marshmallow
Rhubarbe Jelly, Babychick, Grape, Marsala

Happy Spring!

A'reopostale Sales For Girls Clothing

If you have a Tween or Teen you as a Mother know how hard it is to shop for them these days. Not only are the styles changing as quick as our young Girls change their mind, the styles are a lot more expensive than they used to be.

I am a bargain shopper when it comes to shopping at girl clothing stores. I look for quality as well as a great price. My Daughter is starting to care how she looks and is actually putting outfits together herself the night before school. Shockingly she is starting to get matchy as well. Her outfits are cute and color coordinated.

She does get an allowance and since she pays for some things herself she has became a tad thrifty. When it comes to spending Mom's money thrifty gets left at the door. I was in shock while on a shopping trip and she was spending her own hard earned cash as to how thrifty she was. We were popping in and out of some of her favorite girl clothing stores while she was grabbing items she liked and then would put them back because she thought she could shop around and find them on sale somewhere else.

We have a rule. If it's something she absolutely needs I will buy it for her. If it's something she wants she buys it. Also, if it's something she really wants and doesn't have enough for it we get it and she marks it down in her I.O.U. book that comes out of her allowance.

I am so grateful that my Daughter has learned the value of a dollar!

Happy Shopping :)

More Fall Coach Handbags In Chicago

My Daughter LOVES the new Poppy by Coach Handbags for Fall. This peachy pink one on the left was my favorite it was around the $200. price range. They also have a fab perfume line too!

This pink and purple Poppy Coach with gold accents is her favorite. Just the right size for a Tween and so fun ;)

I'm not sure these will be making around to the outlet stores they may have a similar design made but not as nice I'm sure.

Happy Shopping :)

Coach Has New Fall Line Of Shoes And Handbags In Chicago Store

On a recent trip to the fab Windy City "Chicago" I had the opportunity to catch the new Coach Fall line at one of their amazing stores.

The new styles are amazing! I could have spent the day in the store just touching and feeling all the handbags, scarf's and shoes.
This handbag is at the top of my must have list for Fall Fashion! The Coach and calves skin with a touch of leopard print will set you back $1,400.00 but is a must have for animal print that is always so in style.

I have more photo's for Tween's and Shoe's to come so stay tuned!

Happy Shopping :)

Salt Water Taffy Candy Tweens and Teens Favorite!

One of the fav's for Tween and Teens during the Summer is Salt Water Taffy! Oh my! We had to pop into every shop from Charlevoix to Boyne City to grab this tasty treat!

One shop in downtown Charleviox has the candy by the barrel. You grab a basket and pick only the flavors you love.

We got some Caramel Coffee, Candy Corn, Banana the list goes on and on.

LOVE IT!

Happy Shopping!

Back To School Tween Fashion Shopping

On a recent trip to Boyne City Michigan we ran across this adorable Tween store. The Bird's Nest.

The photo was taken after we had dinner on Lake Charlevoix watching the sunset. Window shopping while eating ice cream is one of our favorite past times while on vacation.

The next morning we made a bee line to the shop to check it out. Our host's has two girls a Tween and a Teen. They showed us some of the clothes they purchased from the Bird's Nest that were just adorable!

My Daughter who is a Tween has fallen in love with the new hot in colors of green and blue. She is slowly transforming her room as we speak from the fab princess colors pink, purple and yellow to this turquoise blue and chartreuse green.

Love these new looks for back to school :) Stop by the shop if your up North. Cute ;)

Happy Shopping!

Cupcakeasaurus CD Release Party With Mr. Tom Seley In Birmingham Michigan

For immediate release

‘Cupcakeasuarus!’ brings smart, imaginative rock ‘n roll to ‘tweens

Popular local musician, Mr. Seley, releases second album May 23

Click here: Mr. Seley - Music that kids really like

ROYAL OAK, Michigan.—Kids of all ages are invited to attend the CD release concert for Mr. Seley’s second album, “Cupcakeasaurus,” from 2–3 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, Michigan.

The album, which features songs such as, Pluto is a Planet, Stone Age Kid and the title track, Cupcakeasaurus!, builds on Mr. Seley’s past success with Eat Your Books (And Read Your Vegetables) offering kids in the ‘tween years (8-12 years old) a rare mix of age-appropriate lyrics and rock that plays to their sensibilities.

“I wanted this album to be even more rock n’ roll,” says Tom (Mr.) Seley, who also teaches third- and fourth-graders at Birmingham Covington School. “More rock ‘n roll provides more opportunity for audience participation, including parents, and a way for my band, The Troublemakers, to show how fun it is to play music.”

On the surface, the songs are fun, catchy and dance-able. But Seley says he tries to write music that will grow with kids and provides an opportunity for them to use their imagination.

“I always try to respect their intelligence and level of humor. I also try to foster creativity through my songs,” he says. “Kids love to sing along and imagine themselves in the roll of the narrator, which is why I wrote Stone Age Kid. I thought it would be fun for kids to sing that song and imagine that they are a Stone Age Kid, suddenly transported into modern times.”

During the free concert, Mr. Seley and The Troublemakers will play his popular songs while kids and their families sing along.

Seley says he decided to write music specifically for 'tweens when he realized little quality music existed specifically for 8-to-12-year-olds. While younger kids enjoy Raffi, Barney and Sesame Street, once they reach age 7 or 8, they consider this music “baby-ish,” according to Seley.

“Popular music on the radio—with its boyfriend/girlfriend themes—is not yet developmentally appropriate for these kids,” he says. “Third and fourth-graders deserve great music too, so I set out to write songs for this age group.”

Seley, a longtime guitarist and singer/songwriter, has led a sing-along with the kids at Birmingham Covington School each week after school for the past five years. Staff members, administration and students at Birmingham Covington School encouraged him along the way.

Seley aspires to share his music with as wide an audience as possible and continue teaching his third- and fourth-grade multi-age classroom in Birmingham.

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1The album will be available on CD at the concert, on his website,

Click here: Mr. Seley - Music that kids really like

on CDBaby : Discover Music on iTunes and at Solo Records, 30118 Woodward Ave., beginning May 23.

The concert will take place at the Baldwin Public Library, 300 West Merrill St. Birmingham, MI To learn more about Mr. Seley, listen to his music, and for his upcoming summer concert tour to

locations such as the DIA, the Detroit Zoo and more, visit Mr. Seley - Music that kids really like

My Kids LOVE his music and it so fun ;) Come and check it out if you can and get there early, hundreds of people show up! It's a BIG DEAL!!!

Have a Happy DAY!

Hot Chloe' And Tori Burch Handbags For Spring

Chloe' and Tori Burch Designers have my eye this Spring!

These great new bags are beautiful. Tons of storage for the busy on the go Mom and it a color that goes with every thing! That's even better. When your to busy to change your bag color every time you change your outfit sometimes having a great "staple" color is a big help ;)

I love these looks especially with the braided

handles by Chloe'.

The handles and the strap look by Tori is great for any time any place.

These are my picks for the week ;)

Happy Shopping!

Happy Spring!

Hair Styles For Any Shaped Face

If you have round, square, heart shaped or oval there is a hair style for you!

Watch the video below and see what you think:

Hairstyles to flatter your face shape on Shine

Try the styles out and let me know what you think, I would love to hear from you as will Chloe' our Tween stylista.

Happy Winter ;)

Life and the Lee Op Art Wedge from Coach!

Sitting here posting and watching the snow falling outside accumulate to oh what this time maybe eight inches or so. I was surfing and shopping and found these amazing little beauties.

The Lee op art wedge by Coach. Bringing back memories of the Dr. Scholl's that I had that were very similar but were not as comfy as these look like they would be.

Yes I am dreaming of spring and how great these will be on my pedicured painted toes. I do love the snow however and it is amazingly beautiful right now and so silent and peaceful. Until the snow plows arrive, motors running, blades scraping the drive way almost shaking the house when it comes slamming down!

Soon enough the snow will melt and Spring will arrive. The kids will have grown a couple of inches and the clothing I bought on "sale" last year for this year will of course be too small because they grew more than I had accounted for.

I know we wish for things to happen quickly, we wish for the season's to get her sooner, but take in the time you are in now and find the beauty in it. You can never get it back once it's gone. The kids will not be little for long when you look back you will miss this precious moment time and wish it back ;)

Happy Winter!

I Carly I Saved Your Life World Premier 2010 On Nick

Just starting I Carly world premier "I Saved Your Life".

Freddie filming Carly and Sam. Sam shoots the camera with a paint ball... green that is!

Setting scene:

Carly is a pink bunny suit, Sam still shooting the paint shooter.

Spencer tastes the paint left on the fridge.

His pizza coming out of the oven, is interrupted by Sam, Freddie is hurt. He was hit by a truck. A Taco truck. Sam is caught eating a taco from the truck that hit Freddie.

Freddie is in a leg cast. Broken, damaged. Carly is fine. Bearing flowers.

Freddie's Mother takes Carly's flowers for Freddie and soaks them in bleach.

Spencer singing "this little piggy to Freddie's hurt toes".

Carly flirts w/Freddie who saved her life. Spencer shoots Freddie's Mom w/paint.

Sam at school looking for Spencer prepared w/her paint gun. She aims, shoots, scores on a Rabi receiving triple detention.

Back at Freddie's house. He is in the shower, Carly and Fred's Mother does not get along. She blames her for getting him hit. Carly is in his room!! Freddie falls in the shower, no clothes on he stops her from entering to help. Carly grabs, snorkel mask and his socks to cover her eyes.... she goes in helps, the blind leading the blind.... gets him into bed. Whoa!

No one saw nothing, clean, he is safe covered in the blankets in his bed.

Scary moment and wet!! All is well.

Soft moment, she calls him a hero, he says "NOT" she says to me you are and "KISS" YES, Carly and Freddie KISS!

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

Mom walks in and sees the kissing.... screams! Moms hits Carly w/clothing.

Sam hiding in camo.... to get Spencer w/paint.

Back at school.... Carly/Freddie Love... Sam not pleased... Sam truthfully, says "your in a dream" Carly isn't in love w/you she is in love with you saving her life! He refuses to believe Sam.

Sam tricks Spencer w/fake delivery man, is he real? He lets him in w/very large box. Opens it, to find a large lolly pop! Sucker! Out pops Sam! Nails Spencer w/paint. Down he goes.

Sam is the winner!

Carly and Freddie meet, Kiss.. again.. yawn...are we boyfriend and girlfriend now he asked? She says "I don't know", kiss again.... he walks away, not wanting to kiss her, like her icky cousin Amanda.

Before I saved your life, nothing has changed, Freddie tells her she isn't in love with him, it's like bacon! She loves the bacon not him.

They agree to wait. When the hero thing wears off.... then.....

The END.

Winter Leg Warmer And Knee High Socks For Tweens And Teens

Check out these adorable leg warmers and knee high socks back in style for the Tween or Teen in your life! Oh so cute and in many style's and color patterns.

The leg warmers are great to wear with tights and a skirt and will also keep the legs warm on cold Winter mornings going to school.

We found this display at our local Clair's store. You can find them anywhere from Bed Bath to Nordstroms.

Military Denim Jacket Revisited

Denim jackets have always and will always be a in fashion one way or another.

Jackets from the past are new again. "What is old is now new". Think before you toss. Well maybe the 80's can go. But then again you never know. The Rachel Zoe Project just did a photo shoot for "V" and the theme was the 80's Olivia Newton John's "Let's Get Physical" look.

While shopping I came across this denim military jacket in black with black polished buttons on the front lapels. Very cute, fitted in the front and back, very flattering.

My Husband says he has one somewhere.... I wonder where and what I could do with it!! Hummmm...... need to go look ;)

All sorts of styles are in just don't wear denim from head to toe - yuck! One piece at a time. Think of it as an accessory don't overdue it.

Pair this up with a skirt, leggings and boots. Have fun.

Happy Fall Shopping!

Fall Fashion Totes and Bags

Fall is here once again, the perfect time for new Totes and Bags. This little felt like black and white plaid bag with the adorable pink accent is so cute and can go anywhere. You always need a little "pink" on.

We fell in love with the "peace" tote in fun colors. My Daughter can take it to school or to the pool to keep her towel and suit. Or to the supermarket.

This denim version of the "peace" tote is great for the trip to Border's and is roomy enough to carry the load of books you purchased home. Again with some "pink" accents again.

Okay if your not into pink maybe you will love this red bag. Red and white plaid with silver accents and draw string tie. I love this!! Make sure when you wear red keep it to a minimum like one piece. Don't over due it. Either a red bag, shoes, belt or belt NOT all of the above ;)

Happy Fall!

Keep Those Old Sweater Cardigans!

Sweater coats and cardigans are in for Fall. This is a perfect piece for your wardrobe during the transition from Summer to the brisk Fall weather.

Long knit belted cardigans and the shorter versions like this one are oh so cute with a pair of skinny jeans and boots.

The Sweater coats made of a much heavier knit are warm and comfy and can be worn any time day or night. There is such a large selection this year I don't know where to start. Old Navy to Nordstroms, Marshall's and TJ Max. They are everywhere.

I actually have two old long sweater cardigans that I have updated by just removing the knit belt that they came with and added a wide leather belt around the waist. You can also run out to Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics and grab some great new large wooden buttons that are in and switch out the old ones for a new updated look!

So "In with the old and In with the new!" Not "out with the old and in with the new!".

Happy Fall!

Tween Fall Fashion Looks - Chicago

Shopping in Chicago in early fall is not only fun but exciting!

We went on a recent trip to attend the Chicago Food and Wine Festival. All the streets have been decorated for Fall. Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Scarecrows and bails of hay and straw.

Each little planter has been decorated by someone different to you have several different looks.

My kids loved shopping at the Lego and American Girl Store. Having lunch and dinner at some wonderful restaurants.

Chloe' is wearing her Lilly Pulitzer green top, jean capri's with her pink scarf a must have for Fall. She also has her multi colored poncho and her new Hello Kitty Purse from the Hello Kitty Store.

She was very excited to find it and she also bought an adorable little Hello Kitty Wallet.

Jack just likes to pose for the camera! Such a little ham. This was his first trip with out the stroller and did a grand job at keeping up.

We love shopping and hanging out in Chicago and cannot wait to go back when all the Holiday lights are up. Yes, it will be cold but makes the Holiday Season don't you think?

Happy Fall!

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Back To School Tween Size Lilly Pultizer Dress

I found this adorable little Lilly dress for my Daughter! So cute to wear for the end of Summer and back to school ;)

I love the bright bold colors and the ribbon detail. I want one for myself ;)

Happy Summer ;)

My Tween Growing Up!

I woke up this morning to a smiling little face staring at me. My Daughter "C". Such a pretty little face to wake up to. She made me smile as I asked why she was up so early. She didn't stay long running downstairs to bug her brother whom was also already up and watching cartoons.

As the morning went on, their breakfast out of the way we all started our day. Of course I am the one cleaning up from our morning routines. "C" is sitting at the dining room table on her computer pulling music video's starring Taylor Swift and now "Gummy Bear". The volume turned up quiet high I may add for my morning ears. I'm relieved to see that she still loves the cartoons also!

Where is the coffee? It looks like rain! We will be working on our Summer school projects and homework. Yes, "C" has Summer homework! Did we when we were young? I don't remember.

Happy Summer ;)

Haystacks In Leland Michigan

Haystacks in Leland Michigan has so many adorable things!

I picked up a Mother and Daughter matching dress and tunic in purple and white.

We are so excited to be able to wear them together ;)

The shop has everything from Lilly Pulitzer, Izod to their Haystack brand skirts, tunics, dresses and scarfs. It is definitely a shop you need to visit if your in Sutton's Bay or Leeland in Michigan.

Happy Summer!

Tween Spring Trends

Hi this is Chloe' some of my favorite Spring trends for this year is flip flops, mood necklaces, mood rings, fancy sun hats, Butterfly T-Shirts and skinny jeans.

I Love to shop at Claire's for all my "oh my gosh" I want that!

We need to run off to Old Navy and check out all the really cool T-Shirts and flip flops they have in store now :)