Chic for Cheap: A Child's Busy Birthday Party

After last week's Chic for Cheap Classy Birthday challenge, CC reader Kathy wrote it asking for help with a look for her daughter's upcoming birthday celebration.  Here's how she describes her needs:

"How timely! I'm also about to celebrate my daughter's first birthday in 2 weeks.  I need some outfit inspiration in spring colors (think pinks, yellows, white, etc.) that are "running-after-child-and-managing-101-things-at-the-same-time" friendly?"

This sweet pink top was the launching place for this simple yet pulled-together look.   Flats and jeans are a must (at least for me) if I'm going to be chasing after 1 year-olds, juggling cupcakes and more.  With a cute updo, some smokey eye makeup, and a pair of heels you could easily wear this out for a date night as well! 

Have a wonderful birthday party with your little one Kathy!  xox Ez

• Pink Linen Top by Acrobat at BlueFly (you will likely need a skin-toned cami underneath)
• 3Q Open Front Cardigan in heather gray at Forever 21
• Curvy Boot Cut Jeans at Gap
• Arabian Knights Lace Scalloped Earrings at NYLightMetals
• Patrice Flats in blush at Delia's

• BONUS: Don't forget the baby gift.

Comments

[Melissa de la Fuente]

So pretty hun! You found flats that are perfect for this! I love them and those earrings! This is perfect for the occasion!xoMelis(and for a night out) :)

[Sarah]

This outfit is perfect for running around with kids. I love how the sweater doesn't have long sleeves (which in my case only end up messy with toddler snacks and milk).

[Sal]

That cardigan looks so cozy!

[Naomi Friedman]

Great look!

The earring are gorgeous and those shoes are just too cute :)

[Joanna]

soooo cute!

[Shanon]

I had to run off and heart the shop with those earrings. I think I've seen them someplace else as well-- love 'em! And this whole outfit is lovely.

[katealtmix]

mmm, i want those flats!

[Clementine Cassie]

oh!! don't mind me, I'll just be over here, swooning at the combo of those earrings and those blush-toned flats *happy sigh*

[Kate]

Lovely! I am really into the pink and grey combo right now. Th earings are awesome!

[leni]

I love those flats!

[zeynep]

sooo cute!

[vyviane]

omg, this is so cute. i can wear this to work (teacher) and hang out with my 7 months old son as well.

[Kathy C.]

Thank you so much, Ez! I love your picks! I can't decide which top I love more, yours or Melissa's. I wonder if it would be too Diva Mom to have a costume change in the middle of the party? ;-)

The earrings are so beautiful & dainty and the flats are just delicious. I think you've revived my love for ballet flats right here.

I'm up to my ears with birthday preps right now but I'll will be sharing those party pictures with you soon!

[tanya]

I'm really loving this color palette--perfect for spring!

[Candice]

You always have the greatest finds, I love the earrings!

[sasha]

love the outfit...! I don't have a birthday party but I can certainly use this outfit!!!