ICYMI: Style And Sweets Wrap Up

Hello! It's another ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) feature with a few outfits to share on the blog today! Additionally, look for cupcake snapshots sprinkled amongst the fashion. They go together don't they? Thank you for being a wonderful online community of encouraging, inspiring and fabulous women.  It's a joy to share pieces of life with you and read about yours.  I know. We've barely begun and I'm already getting sappy! Consequently, we shall start with the "Oh, What Love" tee!

The most beautiful children's choir visited our church last year. Their voices, their smiles and their joyful dances left a lasting impression on this distracted heart. They are the Watoto Children's choir. Their mission is to spread the word about the vulnerable women and orphaned children of Africa. The ministry has placed many children into forever families and they work to educated and equip those in need.

I remember watching with tears streaming down my face, my boys seated beside me fully engaged but occasionally glancing at their crying momma. My boys don't know hunger. They don't know true fear. They are blessed with the love of two parents, security, clean drinking water, plenty of clothes and full bellies EVERYDAY. I am so grateful, but I want them to be aware of the world outside of our home.

Without frequent reminders, I get lost in life and the blog world - can I get an amen to that??? I am passionate about blogging but I dare not calculate the hours spent! However, if I'm permitted to encourage, inspire and make a difference than these hours are not wasted hours. I believe that's what we all want here - to make an impact; to influence for good: love, joy and peace which is available to all who desire it.

If you're interested in seeing this children's choir or learning more about the ministry, hop on over to their website. There you can watch videos, read more about their vision, donate or shop in their online store to support their cause.

Outfit Breakdown:

Utility Jacket: GAP (Levi's Option)/OH, What Love Tee (Watoto Online Store)/

Cupcake: On a lighter note, I delivered a red velvet cupcake to one of the sweetest veterinarians I know! In all honesty, I thought I had given her a cupcake when her baby girl was born, but I forgot...oops! Better late than never. :)

Pastels For Spring

Now let's move onto the latest IG style challenge...pastels in the spring! ;) Once again, my outfit choices are inspired by my fellow Instagrammars and their style challenges. The pastel theme concerned me because my closet has very little pastels. However, I was surprised to find that I had enough to make it work!  

Poised & Purple Plaid

I'm just chilling at our local coffee shop, Tradewinds, while waiting for one of my sons to get done with weight training. Meanwhile the others run amuck. Before long I sequester a crazed boy for taking blog pics. #bloglife 

The plaid top is from last year's clearance at Altar'd State, the GAP denim are old, the shoes are my latest Altar'd State find, the white tee is from the GAP and so is the purse. That was a short loop around the mall wasn't it?

Bracelets and Earrings: Premier Designs (Online Shop)

Cupcake: This was a busy day in the cupcake world with 4 ladies retiring from around the office where my husband works AND it was a friend of my son's 16th birthday! Drop offs aplenty....

Chocolate Temptation

Snickers...

Nice & Neutral Beige

This time I'm reaching for neutrals with a fun pop of salmon in my necklace and earrings. The pants are my old trusty camo from the LOFT, the lace top is also old, and the shoes were a Rack Room Shoe find.

Outfit Breakdown

Necklace and Earrings: Sway Tassel, Gem Drops Set,/Shoes: Wedges only 29.99

Cupcake: A sweet voice greeted me when I pulled into the driveway that day...

"Hello. "Look at my new socks!"

"Did you remember my cupcake??" 

Did I remember her cupcake? Technically no, but I happened to have an extra one waiting in the van cupholder. So...

Phew!! Those occasional extras really come in handy!!

Cool & Casual Turquoise

For my final outfit and final pastel items, I you casual weekend vibes! The top is by Piphany, the kimono is from LulaRoe, the denim from Marisa Jill's boutique and the jewelry is by Premier.

Jewelry: Sugar Rush Necklace, Gigi Earrings/Top: Piphany by The Southern Blue/

Cupcake: A gluten free cupcake went to my adorable friend Erin...she sent me this fun snap...

Thank you for reading and sharing in my adventures today! I tip my hat to you beautiful!

Have a glorious day and know that you're loved!

Chrissy

Linking up with Jersey Girl Texan Heart, The Thursday Moda, The Blended Blog, Thursday Fashion Files, Style Wise, Fashion Should Be Fun, Fabulous Friday, Weekend Wear, Shelbee On The Edge, Fancy Friday, HIgh Latitude Style