preppy + nautical + granola = prauticola

here is a perfect example of pairing already owned (ao) shorts with a newer piece.  i think it's ok to pair big wide stripes with plaid like this as long as you stay in the same color family!  boy2 picked out the shorts and it was a chillier spring day.  as I was flipping through his long sleeve tees -- BAM!  this tee jumped off the hanger at me.  I love when an outfit JUMPS out at me and it works!  

{boy2 is wearing ao Ralph Lauren shorts, a Mini Boden long sleeve tee from last season and Sanuks purchased at Dillards}

NO *matchy matchy* here!

Some days we are all about *matchy matchy* but most days I'm looking to put together the unexpected outfit!  I love it that an outfit doesn't have to match perfectly!  It's all about HUES and POPS of color these days.  We're all a little messy and I love making messy -- WORK!   Thank goodness we have become more open and creative with mixing and matching color - especially with boys!

{boy1 is wearing his Mini Boden jersey baggies with a (last season) super soft yellow tee from tea and  a (last season) green long sleeve tee from Mini Boden plus kicks from diesel; boy2 is also wearing his Mini Boden jersey baggies with a different hue of blue appaman tee and a (last season) grey long sleeve tee from Mini Boden plus (last season) camo kicks from Old Navy & Sambas.}

acorn cords AKA: khakis

It's been hard to get the boys into their spring clothes...we actually had snow flurries Monday.   We should be warming up this week!!  So excited to put some great spring looks together!  Be daring & creative when you put 'khakis" on your boys -- whether it be cords, chinos or shorts!  

Enjoy your week!

{boy1 is paired his acorn cords (waiting for spring) with a great Lucky Brand tee, and his black converse; boy2 paired his acorn cords with a 'Proud Pig" tee from Southern Trend, a green plaid button up from Target (old) and lightweight Ralph Lauren quilted jacket similar here or here and his fave kicks; 2nd look is paired with a long sleeve tee & socks from Mini Boden (last season)}