Category Archives: Girl’s Night Out

Dinner with the Huz’s boss…

The Huz’s boss came into town last night from Chicago, and took us out to a nice dinner.  I was all excited to get a little dressed up, and even had some options picked out (duh)!  Then…got a call a few hours before go time.  “So, we got done with our meetings early.  He wants to go back to the hotel and change into jeans.”

What??  Jeans?  Conservative?  BOSS??

So…nothing fancy, but here’s what I wore.Blog Moth Anthropologie Sweater Community Denim Frye Boots-1Blog Moth Anthropologie Sweater Community Denim Frye Boots-2Blog Moth Anthropologie Sweater Community Denim Frye Boots-3Blog Moth Anthropologie Sweater Community Denim Frye Boots-4Blog Moth Anthropologie Sweater Community Denim Frye Boots-5Blog Moth Anthropologie Sweater Community Denim Frye Boots-6And, earlier, this is what M wore.

{Eating a pretzel}

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 On me…

Sweater- Moth (old from Anthropolgie. Similar idea here)
Jeans- Community Denim (Old, but similar here, and less expensive here.)
Belt- Linea Pelle (old, but similar here)
Boots- Frye (similar here)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap. (old, but similar on sale here ).
Top- Old Navy (similar here)
Sweater- Pumpkin Patch (thrifted, similar here)
Hat- H&M (Mine from last years, but similar in toddler version here)
Shoes- Zulily

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What we wore for Thanksgiving…

 This is what we wore for Thanksgiving.  I don’t know why, but for me, Thanksgiving usually means brown and big shocker-COMFY!  😉  No idea why on the brown, but the comfy is a no brainer.  Anyway…this is waht we wore.  For me-minus the shoes.  We hosted, which means no shoes required 🙂Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-1 Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-2I’ve mentioned it before, but these DL1961 jeans are beyond comfortable.  They have a 4 way stretch fabric that moves with you and then bounces back without sagging! Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-3 Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-4 Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-5Ok, truth be told.  I didn’t have time to photograph what I was wearing on the actual day, so I redressed and photographed it the other day haha.  I was too busy making pies!!  Oh, and photographing the Peanut 🙂  THIS (below) was actually on Thanksgiving.  It was totally foggy.  My favorite to shoot in! Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-6And it was chilly!  I had to get ONE picture of her dress before layering her up! Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-7I got these Gap boots for $2.75 at a thrift store last week.  I was worried that they wouldn’t go with much, but they go with everything!  You will see these A LOT in the next week or so :). Blog StyleMint DL1961 Emma Coated Leopard flats-8On me…

Sweater- StyleMint (sold out, but love this sheer look here)
Shoes- (thrifted) but similar here and cheaper here.
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted)
Vest- Janie and Jack (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

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Boho Tops…come in handy when you go out :)

 It was my friend’s birthday the other night, so we went to someplace special.  He’s a total foodie, so we let him pick the spot.  When I looked at the menu, I knew I needed a top that had “room to grow” haha.  That is one of the things I love so much about “boho” tops.  They are loose and flow so you can’t see the “after food and wine belly” 🙂

Blog Winter Kate Top DL1961 Coated Jeans-1 Blog Winter Kate Top DL1961 Coated Jeans-2I love stacking jewelry.  Even before it was the thing to do.  Mainly because I’m too lazy to take anything off and rotate, so I just keep everything on haha.  This time I mixed $4 bangles from H&M with…a not $4 bracelet 🙂 Blog Winter Kate Top DL1961 Coated Jeans-3 Blog Winter Kate Top DL1961 Coated Jeans-4 Blog Winter Kate Top DL1961 Coated Jeans-5 Blog Winter Kate Top DL1961 Coated Jeans-6And because it was a “going out” night, I didn’t get mixed pics of me and Maya, but I took these a few weeks ago and never blogged them.  I have a small obsession with Osh Kosh overalls.  Call it a generational thing 🙂Blog Maya 105 weeks Green Striped Osh Kosh Overalls-1 Blog Maya 105 weeks Green Striped Osh Kosh Overalls-2 Blog Maya 105 weeks Green Striped Osh Kosh Overalls-3On me…

Top- Winter Kate (old, but similar here)
Shoes- Report (similar)
On Maya…
Overalls- Osh Kosh (thrifted/vintage?)  skirt version in red here.
Leg Warmers- Baby Legs (similar)
Super Mom Tip
These tops are great for so many occasions/times in your life.  Wear them in the first trimester when you are trying to “hide the bump”.  Then wear them after the baby comes to…well, “hide the bump” :{  Then, wear them when you have a two year old to hide the food baby 🙂  That said.  It’s best to wear loose flowing tops with tighter bottoms to even things out. 🙂

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My favorite leather jacket… in GREEN!

 I have this exact jacket it a bright orange (worn last here), and I love it!  I get compliments every time I wear it, and even let a senior wear it for her senior portraits.  When I saw it on eBay a while back in green (my favorite color), I sooooo wanted it!!  I let it go (did I really need another leather jacket???!)  Then, I saw it again a few weeks ago at a screaming deal (aka FATE haha), so I snatched it up!  I have a few Doma Leather jackets.  Obviously, the quality is amazing, but they also all have such unique details to them.  I love that!!Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-1 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-2Scored these suede booties at a thrift store last week for $7!!  They are super comfy too! Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-3 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-4 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-5 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-6 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-7 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-8 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-9 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-10 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-11On me…

Jacket- Doma (old, but similar here and super cool bright blue here)
Top- Joie
Jeans- Blank NYC
Boots- Ann Taylor (thrifted, but similar on sale here)
On Maya…
Overalls- Old Navy overalls.  Thrifted, but similar here.
Scarf- Mine 🙂  thrifted

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Weekend getaway-Date Night…take 2 (faux leather :))!

 So for our first date night on our getaway, I wore my new suede pants.  The 2nd night it was a faux leather!  I love this faux leather top from ASTR.  I’ve been dying to wear it, but it’s been too cold in Seattle.  Perfect for a sunny California getaway 🙂Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-1 Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-2Such fun details… Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-3 Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-4Then, not to leave Maya out… I took these a little while ago on a “sweats day” haha.  She’s obsessed with these snowboots!  And…her duck 🙂Blog Maya 105 weeks pink sweater joes pink boots-1 Blog Maya 105 weeks pink sweater joes pink boots-2 Blog Maya 105 weeks pink sweater joes pink boots-3

On me…

Top-  ASTR (Nordstrom Rack) Similar here.
Jeans- Hudson
Boots- Paul and Joe (From Shopbop old, but fun different color here here, similar here and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar)
Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but love this option here)
Sweater- H&M (last year, but similar here)
Boots- Champion (thrifted, but similar here)

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Weekend getaway-Date Night | Suede Pants :)!

So, weekend getaways mean a lot of things.  Relaxation (i.e.-no cooking, no cleaning, no WORKING!!).  They also usually mean-date nights!  I get to wear things I’ve been saving for a special occasion.  This time?  SUEDE PANTS!  I had so many doubts about these.  Mainly, am I too old to wear suede pants??  Well, I figured vacation was the perfect place to try them out, and I LOVE them!  I’m just going to pretend that 39 really is the new 29 and 29 is totally acceptable for suede pants haha 😉

Oh, and by the time we had gotten ready for dinner, it was dark outside.  So…classy hallway shots it was :{.blog True Religion Casey Suede Geren Ford Corso Como Flats-Blog True Religion Casey Suede Geren Ford Corso Como Flats-1 Blog True Religion Casey Suede Geren Ford Corso Como Flats-2Blog True Religion Casey Suede Geren Ford Corso Como Flats-3 Blog True Religion Casey Suede Geren Ford Corso Como Flats-4 These next pics I took of Maya were from yesterday.  A day where I stayed unshowered and in my workout clothes til about 5-which means total darkness now…  Hey, it happens 🙂Blog 110 weeks Maya Sweater Jack Lily Boots-18My favorite thing to say is “Maya, can I have a hug?”  And she runs crazy into my arms.  LOVE IT! 🙂 blog 110 weeks Maya Sweater Jack Lily Boots-19

On me…

Top-  Geren Ford (sold out, but similar here and less expensive option here)
Shoes- Corso Como
Necklace- Gorjana & Griffin Infinity Lariat (sold out, but similar here)
Bracelets- Cartier and H&M
 
On Maya…
 
Jeans- Gap (similar and on sale here!)
Top- C&C California (thrifted)
Sweater- Empress Baby (thrifted)

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I love an interesting back…

I don’t know why, but I’ve always been drawn to clothes that look fairly simple from the front, but then have interesting features on the back.  Mullet clothing if you will 🙂  Low back dresses get me every time.  Cut outs, embellishments, and little surprise when you turn around.  Love it!

Ps-can we all just imagine that I didn’t mess up the focus with the self timer on the full length shots?  Ok, thanks 🙂Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-1I have had these vintage Frye boots for a long time (don’t even remember how long!)  They are a little banged up, but I like the dichotomy of the cashmere sweater, gold jewelry and then worn in boots 🙂 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-2I already wore this lariat I scored from Gorjana-Griffin last week, and I think it’s safe to say that you will be seeing it a lot more.  Love it! Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-3 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-4The only bad thing about low backs or cut out backs.  What to wear under it?  I’ve dared to wear this with nothing and just a bra, but most times I put a cami or a long sleeve t-shirt under it. Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-5 Completely unrelated, but I tried ALL summer to get Maya to wear this hat-no go!  Suddenly in the last month, she’s become obsessed with it…  OK! Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-7 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-8Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-6And then….I remembered that the last time I wore this EXACT OUTFIT, I was a little more than 8 months pregnant!  I mentioned before how comfortable these jeans are.  SO wish they still made them!!  I wore them throughout my entire pregnancy and still wear them now-obviously 🙂

So…here’s a little flashback for you.  I promise, I’m wearing the boots too 🙂Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-9On me… (both now and when I was pregnant :))

Sweater- Rachel Pally Cashmere (old, but love this herehere, less expensive option here, and similar color/fabric here)
Jeans- AG by Adriano Goldschmied “The Tights”  Sold out, but similar here.
Boots- Vintage Frye (similar here, less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Sweater- DKNY (thrifted, but similar here)
Jacket- Gap (similar here)
Boots- Zulily
Hat- Target (from this summer.  Similar here)

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Wide leg jeans + HEELS + Leather Jacket…must be date night! :)

We were having dinner with my parents over the weekend and they offered to babysit Maya Tuesday so we could go on a date night.  I think it took us all of about .000003 seconds to say “YES!”

They were also nice enough to give me a break from the self timer and took some pics before we left 🙂Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-5 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-8 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-7 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-6The sales places are having are killing me!  haha.  I scooped this top up when Shopbop announced a 25% off friends and family discount on Facebook.  It was already marked down 70% off, so I scored!Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-1 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-2I had been eyeing this little lariat necklace from Gorjana-Griffin for a while.  When they announced having an extra 40% off their sale items, and I couldn’t resist (it’s 50% now!!)  I may have gotten the earrings and a few other things too! 😉  I love how classic and timeless all their pieces are.  I’m still mourning the bee pendant I lost from them… 😦Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-3 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-4 “Wait, no self timer??” haha Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-9 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-10 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-11On me…

Top- Enza Costa (70% off at Shopbop!)
Jeans-DL1961 (SCORED at Funky Janes for $19) Similar here
Shoes Seychelles (old)  Love these!
Necklace and Earrings- Gorjana-Griffin and Helen Ficalora

Jacket- Doma (old) Similar color here and here.

On Maya…
Sweater- Thrifted

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Daring to Wear J Brand Coated Denim…

I have been obsessed with the coated denim trend.  I’ve also been a little obsessed with animal print.  Usually, I’d pick one trend or the other to avoid overkill, but when I saw these, I had to have them!  My fear…am I too old to pull it off -39 is the new 29 right?? haha.  Anywho, I stalked these on eBay and finally pulled the trigger when I got a smoking deal.  Then…I waited for an occasion to come up where I could wear them!  When one of my best friend’s birthday came around, I knew that a girl’s night would be the perfect occasion to test them out on!

Added bonus?  They are stretchy, but are a thick material which basically makes them like jean spanx (but in a good way!)

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Jeans- J Brand 
Sweater- Unknown (ebay)
Shoes-Nine West (old)
Bag- Aaneta
Jacket- Doma (old)

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