Shoe Style Rules Wrap-up - Oxfords and Nude Heels

Well... MIA again, eh?? The husband surprised us with Baseball tickets...then we had a bunch of Easter prep. WHen it rains, it pours!!! So, today we will wrap it up and check out fun oxford/tennies/flats, and the all-important nude heels!

Tennie/Oxfords -
They may seem silly, or hard to wear, but I assure you they are not. A pair of comfortable oxfords is a great way to add a little casual chic to lots of styles. You can pair them with a summer dress, a skirt, shorts...the list goes on! I included some photos of Sienna Miller rocking hers for example...


-Photo courtesy of UChic

Stylish Tennies... by markoosmodern

Gray and Tan Oxfords - SALE! $74.99 - Puma for Zappos
Silver Glitter Oxfords - SALE! $31.99 - Not Rated for Zappos
White and Navy Tennies - $60 - Sperry for Zappos
Natural Tennies - SALE! $35.99 - Rocket Dog for Zappos
Rose Gold Boat Shoes - $90 - Sperry for Zappos
Navy and White Boat Shoes - $75 - Sperry for Zappos

Nude Heels -
Ah yes....these are NEED TO HAVE!!! They are neutral, and can go with just about everything, and did I mention they AUTOMATICALLY ADD LENGTH TO YOUR LEGS!!! They are especially helpful when you have a colorful dress, or something else that tends to be hard to match...check out these photos...


-Photo Courtesy of MINISTRY OF FASHION

Here are some awesome options from Zappos add a little bright color for an on-trend and bold twist..

Nude Heels by markoosmodern

Thick Heeled Nude Heels - SALE! $55.99 - MIA for Zappos
Web Nude Heels - $119 - Calvin Klein for Zappos
Patent Nude Heels - SALE! $89.99 - Kelsi Dagger for Zappos
Nude Wedges - $80 - Aldo for Zappos
Nude with Yellow Heel - $120 - EnZo Angiolini for Zappos
Nude and Teal Heels - $140 - Boutique 9 for Zappos


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Apple - A -Day!! HOORAY!!!

Now...what conjures up images of autumn and back-to-school like apples?? Apples can be done in so many ways!! I tend to shy away from the "country bumpkin" apple style, and go more for the retro-chic/ hipster apple items.... Check out these adorable picks from some great Etsy sellers!!

apple a day by markoosmodern

Gingham Notebook - $20.00 - PITIKMIKMIK
Clip - $3.50 - LIGALUS
Applique Shirt - $26.00 - SWEETTEAFORKIDS
Shoes - $24.00 - EMANDSPROUT
Skirt - $22.00 - CURIOUSGEORGIA
Letter Notebook - $2.00 (YES $2!!!!) - PERFECTLOOPPAPER
Cookies - $13.50 (for 12) - SUGARANDFLOUR
Wish Bracelet - $6.99 - BELIEVEINGOODKARMA
Backpack - $26.95 - ABBYTREY

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Tees for Tots - super sweet tshirts for kiddos

If you have ever spent any decent amount of time on Etsy, you have no doubt come across some of the genious tshirts that are available. There are t-shirts for every taste and sense of humor. I could spend hours and hours looking, and spend WAY too uch money on them if I allowed myslef. So, instead of going broke on t-shirts that my son will outgrow in two weeks...I just made a small collection of some of my favorites.... Check them out!!

Woah... by markoosmodern

Double Dino - $14.00 -COTTONSPACESHIP
Wheelie Bike -$16.00 -VITAL
Train - $16.00 -HAPPYFAMILY
Shark on a Bike - $18.00 - DARKCYCLECLOTHING
Gramophone - $14.00 -TINYVESSELAPPAREL
Owl - $13.50 -REDBRICKWALL
Broccoli - $15.00 -VICARIOUSCLOTHING
Nacho Libre Quote - $15.00 -VICARIOUSCLOTHING
Biggie Smalls - $36.00 -SWEETPEPITA
Forrest - $32.00 -JELLYFISHPLAYDATE
Squirrel - $22.00 -WRENWILLOW
Chicken and Waffles - $16.00 -HAPPYFAMILY
Anchorman Quote - $15.00 -VICARIOUSCLOTHING
Army - $25.00 -BCHILDRENSWEAR
Fork - $22.00 -XENOTEES
Guitar Tree Hybrid -$12.00 -LASTEARTH
Zebra - $26.00 -LONGMOUNTAINART
Bob Ross - $17.75 -DAISYLOUISE
Ship -$16.00 - HAPPYFAMILY
Vintage Pirate - $17.50 -WHATEVERFITS

And for the gentlemen.....

As promised... back to school for the little stud in your life. Courtesy of Etsy sellers!!!

Time for School... by markoosmodern

Dino Tshirt -$16.00 -PRICELESSKIDS
Hoodie -$75.00 -SOSOHIPPO
Shorts -$38.00 -LITTLESTARCLOTHING
Rocket Shoes -$28.00 -BOYGIRLBOYGIRLDESIGN
"Adventure Awaits" pencils -$6.00 -EARMARK
Lightbulb Notebook -$12.00 -SHOOFLY
Belt -$8.75 -NICKI3
Tiger Messenger Bag -$38.00 -NAMU
Car Pencil bag -$20.00 -OCTOPURSE

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Happy Birthday Little Man!! - Pirate themed Birthday

Despite having an Etsy site, and creating clothing, styling, etc....I am NOT a 'crafty' person. I am not a big fan of the traditional 'crafty' look.. I am more of a modern, straight line, no nonsense type person. If it is cute, it should be REALLY cute...like retro cute, or you are so talented I may vomit cute...(see yesterday's squirrel shelf and mirror)

Today is my youngest child's birthday. He is 3...which is shocking for me....WOW!! How did that happen so fast?!?!?! Anyway, even before he was born, my husband and I had discussed how it seemed that so many items that are geared toward baby boys were so girly!! Soft blue velvet onesie? PUKE!!! If I am having a little man, he is gonna dress like a little man. None of this sissy stuff ;) And boy were we ever on target. If we had put him in anything even remotely girly, even as a newborn, he probably would have punched the guilty party square in the nose.

On to the point....He requested a pirate party this year, so I decided that in honor of his birthday, today's styleboard will reflect both his party theme, and his taste...
NO GIRLS ALLOWED!!!! ;)

Pirate Birthday... by markoosmodern

Banner -$32.50 - LITTLEPINKTRACTOR
Invite -$9.95 - LITTLECELEBRATIONS
Cupcake Topper -$7.00 - THEBIRTHDAYHOUSE
Crown -$34.00 - CREPECONFECTIONARY
TShirt -$16.00 - HAPPYFAMILY
Shorts -$35.00 - ADATINE

Favor Bags -$31.50 (for 15) - JUSTALITTLEFAVOR
Lollipop -!4.95 (for 10) - SWEETLOLLIPOPSHOP
Crayon Rolls -$7.00 - CUSTOMBYUS4U
Bottlecap Necklace -$14.00 (for 7) - MEME52
Bones Soap -$8.50 (for 10) - MELSFUNSUDS

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Woodland Wednesday - Nursery Wonderland!

Ok, so I have a new obsession!! There is so much cute stuff I can't stand it!! I know I normally do clothing, but why not branch out. There is so much talent, and amazing home products from artisans..gotta share!!

Check out these amazing picks for a nursery or children's bedroom!!

LADIES FIRST

Woodland... by markoosmodern

Wall Decal -$98.00 - NOUWALL
Nightlight -$22.00 - WHIMSYHOME
Birdhouse Table -$85.00 - THORNAPPLEFARM
Squirrel Shelf -$79.00 - MAPLESHADEKIDS
Squirrel Hook -$18.00 - SQUAKDOODLE
Blanket - $16.00 - AHMELIE
Mobile - $78.00 - LOVELYFRIEND
Birdhouse Light - $150.00 - MODERNTREETOPBABY
Hedgehog Toy - $7.00 - JUPITERSCHILD
Pink Artwork - $55.00 - SUGARFRESH
Shaped Mirror - $44.00 - GRAPHICSPACEWOOD

AND THE GENTLEMEN...

Woodland... by markoosmodern

Wall Decal - $135.00 - SIMPLESHAPES
Squirrel Lamp - $30.00 - AMYALLEN
Garland - $124.76 - PLANETECLAIRDCO
Blanket - $55.00 - KIKIKIDDOS
Squirrel Pillow - $35.00 - ERINFLETT
Hedgehog Pull Toy - $13.00 - IMAGINATIONKIDS
Squirrel Bookend - $44.00 - GRAPHICSPACEWOOD
Side Table - $400.00 - TODDMANRING

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Monday Magnificentness!! - Party-ready princess!!!

Now I know it has been a couple weeks!! BEEN CRAZY!! We are building a home, and all of the final decisions had to be made in the last two weeks or so. We have had our hands full...I am also happy to report, that I have had a lot of recent interest in my own Etsy Shop (markoosmoderndesign.etsy.com)!! VERY EXCITING!! Anyway...back to the task at hand.

I had my 6 year old pick out a dress....I think it's pretty fantastic....raising some good taste if I do say so myself ;)

I see this ensemble worn by a 12 year old on her birthday ;) I think it is GORGE!!! Real Pearls, Crystals, and Gemstones.. a girl can dream, right?!?!?!

MAH-Jor Monday... by markoosmodern

Dress - $132.00 - RUBYPEARL
Embellished TOMS shoes - $65.00 - HILARYWELCH
Headband - $14.95 - SOUTHERNBABYBOUTIQUE
Bracelet - $89.00 - LILAJANE
Clutch - $50.00 - LOULOUBELLE

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FRUGAL FRIDAY!!!! Target finds!!!

Adorable outfit!! Perfect for any little girl out shopping for the day....or at the zoo, or the park, or ANYWHERE!! Great mix of girly details, with just a hint of tomboy!!!

.....get this...ir is ALL from Target!!! Total bill (without headbands) - right at $80!! And all of these things will be worn again....fabulous!!

Little Girl's... by markoosmodern

ADORABLE Summer Look For A Sweet Little Lady - courtesy of ETSY!!!

Summer's Girl -... by markoosmodern

VENDORS ON THIS STYLEBOARD:

SCARLETTANDOLIVIA
SNUGGLEBUGKIDZ
RSMILLER
SANDALI
THEMEASURE

---A new (and needed) concept---

Today, I was messing around on one of my favorite websites.....Kaboodle.com. I was disappointed in the fact that there were no options for kids. Total bogus!!!

We all know that mom's are busy. We all know that moms want their kids to look their best at all times, and we all know that we don't have the time to spend searching for the "right" shoes/ shirt/ whatever to make the kids outfit look perfect. And most of all, we know that we don't have the money to spend having someone else do it for us.....That's where I come in.

I will create "looks" for kids based on a theme, using retail outlets with low to moderate pricing, while including super spectacular handmade finds.

'cause lets face it....they are gonna see pictures someday, minimize the embarassment!!!!

Here is an example of what I am talking about...consider this one for you mama....More for Mama every Monday

Effortless as a... by markoosmodern