Birthday party fashion

Lexington Blazer in Bright Yellow: J.Crew, old
Floral silk top by Porridge: Anthropologie Fall 2011
Skinny Jeans: Banana Republic
Red patent leather bow wedges:  Me Too, DSW- no red, but buy in black or tan here
Turquoise necklace and earrings:  Ann Taylor, old

Without the jacket

Ok so here's the deal:  With three little guys ranging in age from 7 to 2, we go to A LOT of birthday parties.  And while we may be hangin' with the shorties I don't want to look like the frumpy mom who's thrown in the towel.  (Don't you always feel bad for that mom?)  So I always make an effort when we go to these celebrations.  And as most of my friends will tell you, even if I am chasing my boys around a bouncey castle, I probably will be wearing heels of some sort.  Not to say I don't love some flats...I just prefer heels.  My "uniform" for these parties goes something like this:  pretty top, jeans, wedges, and some sort of topper, either a cardigan or blazer.  This way, I always feel pulled together yet still comfortable.  Rule #1 is no low-cut tops that will have me flashing the world every time I have to bend over to help a kid (which is about 100 times during a party, trust me).  Rule #2 is no short skirts.  I don't want people to say "whose mom is the hooch over there?"  And Rule #3:  Someone better have brought wine.  Oh wait...that's not a fashion rule.  Anyway, that's how I handle kid birthday party fashion.  What about you? 
This J.Crew Lexington blazer is several years old...2008 or 2009...but I still adore it.  The fine wool, the pretty gold buttons with an anchor painted on them...classic J.Crew.  I still get compliments every time I wear it.  If you ever see one on Ebay, (I still see some floating around) grab it!  You won't regret it.