Remember when I blogged about my outfits and personal style? Yeah, me too. So today, I'm going back to where the blog began with a good 'ol outfit post! YES! So post baby #2 almost 6 months ago (crazy!), I’ve been doing a bit of a closet refresh, really focusing on my personal style and keeping only select items that fit well, are in the colors I wear most, and work for my lifestyle. I love the idea of a more minimal wardrobe full of things you love – and less money spent on clothing too. (If Read More
My Minimalist Style: Camel Sweater, Cognac Booties
Sweater, old (great version here) // Jeans (exact) // Booties (exact) // Necklace (made by me!) I have several resolutions for 2017- from fitness & health to financial to style. And style-wise, I am trying to commit to a more minimalist wardrobe. I’ve been paring down my wardrobe (and other areas of our house) and man, is it freeing in a lot of ways. More on that later though. A big part of that process is figuring out what you dress for. So based on my lifestyle, I have three Read More
Mom Style #34 // Fall Fashion Basics
Vest: Old Navy {exact}- also comes in red buffalo plaid! Shirt: c/o Tapered Collection {exact} use this link for 20% off your purchase! Jeans: Madewell via Poshmark {similar} Boots: Splended c/o Shopbop {option, option} Tassel Necklace: Target {exact} What clothing items scream fall to me? Scarves, booties and definitely vests. I saw this black and ivory plaid print vest over a long weekend at Wisconsin Dells (recap coming this week!) and was immediately drawn to it. It’s a great layering Read More
Mom Style, Vol. 16: Easy like a Sunday morning…
Top: Mindy Mae's Market {exact} Jeans: Target {exact} Wedges: Kohl's- 3+ years ago {option, option} Earrings: Target on clearance a while back Whenever I have a song as my blog post title, the said song always gets stuck in my head. On repeat. Arrrgh! Anyways, the song is particularly fitting because this was an easy outfit. And it was taken on Sunday morning before church. So there you have it! I've discovered that as much as I love wearing dresses and skirts, pants are the way to go 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, Vol 8: Basic Style Staples
Earrings: c/o Uncommon Goods (exact) Jacket: Loft via consignment store (option, option) Striped Tee: Old Navy (option) Jeans: Madewell (exact) Booties: Gap Outlet (exact sold out, option) This week's "Mom Style" edition features some of my basic style staples: striped tee, jeans, cargo jacket and tan booties. Often times, I find myself incorporating at least one of these items into an outfit but today, I figured I'd do them all at once. Nothing terribly fancy here, but I still feel put Read More
Mom Style, Volume 3 #MomStyleRemix
Top: Old Navy {exact, option} Jeans: Madewell via eBay {exact} Necklace: Charming Charlie, old {similar, similar} Boots: Aldo, old {option for under $20, another option} Today I’ve got a look with the most obvious of staples: jeans. And particularly fitting today because it’s the theme of the monthly #MomStyleRemix. And these jeans? Amazeballs. They are from Madewell and although pricey, they are well worth it. They hold their shape, fit like a dream and have a higher rise that Read More
November 2015 Clothing Budget
November 2015 Clothing Budget Merona Textured Tunic via Target: an exchange from the striped tunic I got last month Sperry Saltwater Quilted Duck Booties via Shopbop: $27 after credit (and awesome cash back deals) Two Pack Low Profile Socks via Madewell: $10 Mossimo Pullover Sweater via Target: $12 (part of 40% off sale) Striped Yoga Leggings via Old Navy: $10 Frost Free Fleece Lined Vest via Old Navy: $15 (also got in cream as an exchange from the one I bought last month) Madewell Read More
