I did a post on Monday about one of my go to “Mom” outfits.
Chunky knit + Ripped super stretchy (A MUST!!!) skinny jeans + Comfy Cool Tennis Shoe.
Again, I don’t think you need to change your style when you become a mom, but for comforts sake, you do need to make a few modifications when you are chasing your toddler around or keeping up with your active 6 year old!
BUT…it’s still fun to get a little more dressed up for a date night or mama’s night out!! The one downside to being a mom is the lack of time. Seriously, WHERE DO THE HOURS GO?!! If I know I’m going out, I usually try and do an outfit that I can take from day to night easily to make getting out the door on time a plausible feat!
The easiest for me is to swap out the tennis shoes for a fun bootie and throw on a leather jacket. I swear it can take a tee shirt and jeans to another level! Or in this case…a chunky knit and jeans!
True reason for these next two shots in the “Keeping it Real” section 🙂
I think a lot of people get intimidated by open back tops. But, I looooooove them!! Layer a tank under for the day, and show off your pretty lace bralette at night! I honestly could go without a bra, but I love the peek of lace!
On me…
How many bloggers out there feel like total nerds when people walk by or blatantly just watch what you’re doing with questioning looks as you take pics? 👀🙋🏼😂
Even more awkward because I take all our pics with a tripod! 🙈
There was a parking lot right across the street from this beautiful path and I happened to notice this guy just sitting in his car watching me. I only had 10 minutes before I had to pick Maya up from school, so I was rushing through pics and set ups. I froze when I first saw him, and then waved. He waved back and gave me a big thumbs up! 👍🏻😜👋🏻
Yes, I have a go big or go home ugly laugh…oh well. 🙂
I wish I could say that I planned this hair flip! But…nope. Total accidental catch, but I love it.
I always ask Maya what she wants us to do in shots.
The girl’s got hops!!
On me…
hahahaha. She wanted to get all up in the camera…
And…licking me yet again… 😦
Please excuse my blindingly pale legs!! I keep meaning to use self tanner, and then…
We BOTH were wearing things under our dresses, which was good, because although it was 80 degrees…it was windy!! I’ve gathered a bunch of diaper covers for Maya to wear under dresses in the summer. Size 18-24 month and 2T still fit, because she’s not wearing a diaper! Super cute and a lot cooler than leggings.
I gave Maya the choice of what we should do. I said I’d copy whatever she did 🙂 
Attempted to get a shoe shot…haha.
I can’t even handle her….so freaking cute!!
Ps-she has a mint in her mouth (bribe anyone??!), so that’s why her mouth is all puckered in all these ha! 
Looooove the back of this dress!
I was a liiiiiiittle nervous about her doing kung fu kicks in these clogs, but…not to worry! 
Popcorn and seaweed to keep her in one spot for a shoe shot, but I actually liked the one where she was lying down better! Oh, and sports came all week equaled more bruises than normal…I edited those out 🙂 
The focusing set up haha. 
It was hard to distract her from the car, but a good swing usually does it! 
Practicing her kung fu moves…
Super cool that Jackson was able to come over too! So weird not having him in the house anymore… Maya was in heaven having both brothers back for the evening!
SO rare to get all these guys in front of the camera! 
Maya said she wanted me to throw her.
She’ll have to settle for above my head haha. I swear it still surprises me when I capture these with the self timer. I actually caught a few this time!
“Mom, you chase me and try to tickle me!” Ok… 🙂 
And then….truth be told. I took these next ones over a month ago. We had tried to catch the sun before it went down, but since we can never leave the house without about 20 delays, we got down to the beach after the sun had set. At 4:30pm mind you 😦 So, I didn’t even bother trying to take picks of me or me with Maya, and let her just run around and have fun. I’ve been dying to blog them, but never got around to it! THEN the other day, Maya decided she wanted to wear this dress again, so I figured I merge the two posts!! 🙂 
LOVE her little smile!!!
And…she’s off!
Right after this one, she took off running again….into the water. Lovely. 😉
Didn’t quite catch this one in time 😉
I love the fringe details on this sweater vest. Makes it a little fun and boho, yet it still looks somewhat professional (I think ;)) 
Truth be told, the shoot was supposed to be in the morning, and I wasn’t sure if I’d have time to take a shower. So….I just did a twisted bun and called it good. But then, it got pushed back a few hours and I got to take a shower. I think we were all happy about that haha. 
And…her face in about 80% of these shots, because she HAD to have a piece of gum before going outside… 🙂 
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