OUTFIT DETAILS Swing dress, Old Navy {exact, short sleeve, mock-neck} Necklace, handmade by me Tights, old {faux leather legging option} Boots, Aldo {option, option, option} I love a good swing dress, and bonus points with me when it’s in my favorite pattern: stripes. I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge to wear this swing dress a number of ways. My ideas so far? Cold weather: with fleece lined tights and boots like I did here, or with a pair of faux leather leggings and Read More
Mom Style #33 // Striped Dress, Chambray Shirt, Cognac Bag & Sandals
Dress: c/o Orvis {option, option} Necklace: similar Chambray Shirt: exact Sandals: exact Bag: c/o Shopbop, exact If you can still wear sandals where you live, I am jealous. Regardless, this is one of those outfits that is definitely a transitional one as you move from summer heat to cooler fall temps. It’s my trusty go-to outfit formula featuring some closet staples: + base= cotton dress (in my case: stripes) + layering piece (chambray shirt-I pulled together a few ways you can Read More
Mom Style #29 // Stripes + Chambray
On any given week day when I’m not at work, you can probably find me in workout clothes, possibly having worked out in them or trying to find a way to squeeze one in. But on those rare days when I get a workout in early and have showered and changed my clothes, you will find me in comfy casual clothes like this: a cotton (striped, of course) dress, an optional layer like this chambray button up, and some neutral flats…oh, and a diaper bag to hold all.the.kid.things. The result is a Read More
Mom Style #28 // Black & White
Sandals: {exact} // Skort: {exact} // Top: {option} // Necklace: {similar, similar} Sandals: {exact} // Skort: {exact} // Top: {option} // Necklace: {similar, similar} Sandals: {exact} // Skort: {exact} // Top: {option} // Necklace: {similar, similar} Guys, I’m on the bandwagon for building a capsule wardrobe. Wondering more about it? I think Audrey’s post does a great job of explaining it. The idea of paring down to pieces that are all remixable with one another is so compelling Read More
Mom Style #25: Midi Skirt // Stripes Remix
Skirt: Target {plus size option, can’t find regular sizing online!, option, option} Sandals: Old Navy {exact, option, option…WANT} Tee: Old Navy, old {option, option, option} Necklace: Target, old {option, option, option} I picked up this pleated midi skirt from Target on a whim, and I’m so glad I did. And at $14, it was too hard to pass up! This is the first midi skirt I own, and I’m already hooked. As a Mom that loves wearing skirts + dresses, this is perfect for bending over to pick up Read More
Mom Style #19: Swing Dresses & Gladiator Sandals
Dress: Old Navy {exact} Bag: Nordstrom {exact} Sandals: Old Navy {exact} I've been living in comfy dresses this summer. Case in point- this outfit. A couple weeks ago, I mentioned I had some SuperCash and had a few things in my cart... Spoiler alert: I got a few of those things. This dress and these sandals were part of my purchase (and you'll see the rest later this week as part of my June clothing budget.) Guys, talk about Read More
Mom Style, Vol. 13: Sneakers and Stripes
Jacket: Madewell c/o Shopbop (exact) Shirt: c/o Orvis (exact) Jeans: Madewell via Poshmark (exact) Shoes: J.Crew for New Balance via eBay (current version) I could also title this post "That Cargo Jacket I Wear Nonstop." Yes, another outfit with another cargo jacket. I have been reaching for it all.the.time because it works so well as an extra layer with these semi-chilly temperatures around Chicago lately. Plus, it matches with nearly everything. So there's that. And prior to Read More
Mom Style, Volume 5: Pattern Mixing Black + White
Vest: Macy's {exact, option, option} Boots: Hunter Adjustable {exact} Shirt: Nordstrom {exact on clearance...size up!} Leggings: Zella {exact} It's no secret: I mostly wear the same clothes over and over again. As much as I love seeing cute/trendy/new outfits on other bloggers, I can't (and shouldn't) try to keep up. My closet is already full of items that I've curated over the years, my lifestyle is such that I am wearing casual clothes the majority of the time, and most importantly: Read More
