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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” 🙂

I 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 🙂 And 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 🙂 On me…

Top- Winter Kate (old, but similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 Coated Emma

Shoes- Report (similar)

On Maya…

Overalls- Osh Kosh (thrifted/vintage?) skirt version in red here.

Leg Warmers- Baby Legs (similar)

Shoes- Jack and Lily

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. 🙂

It was another all black kind of day…

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Do you ever have those days when you feel so overwhelmed with work, kids, and LIFE that the last thing you want to think about is “what am I going to wear?”?? Yeah, me too!! 🙂

When that happens, I revert to my comfort zone….black. When I wear all black, I like to at least play with texture… My husband worries that Maya will get “tainted” by me taking all these pictures of her and that she’ll think she’s a model. Um, I’m not worried 🙂 Just a kid jumping in leaves! Funny story. It was COLD yesterday and WINDY! Maya had ripped out the braid I had put in her hair and wouldn’t sit still for me to put her hair in a ponytail. SO…this is the 5 second updo, and I kind of like it! On me…

Sweater- Club Monaco (old, but similar here)

Jeans- Blank NYC corduroy (on sale here!)

Boots- Frye (less expensive version here)

On Maya…

Coat-Crazy 8 (thrifted, but this one is cute)

Sweater- Vintage Hand Knit (thrifted)

Top- Koala Kids (thrifted, but same idea here)

Jeans- Gap

Boots- Children’s Place (Thrifted, but similar here.)

Gray Frye Booties…what do I do with you?

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I bought these boots a while ago, and thought they were perfect! Until…I tried to mix them into outfits. The color is a little light… I can’t quite figure out a color scheme that works with them. After many attempts, I figured I’d just go for it and see how it looked on camera. It really is funny how I’ll see something in the mirror and think it looks good, but when I take pictures of it, I think….what was I thinking?? Kind of makes me feel bad for celebrities. Kind of… 😉

That is one of the things I’m really liking about doing this blog. The experimenting… Trying outfits I might not have tried before. Well, that, and actually just getting out of my work out clothes and taking a shower haha 🙂 This face makes me forget all about bootie woes 🙂 She kept going up and down this driveway. Up…and down. Up…and down. Don’t you wish it was that easy to find joy as an adult? 🙂 So…I’d welcome any suggestions on how to wear these boots! I LOVE them, but they have just been sitting on my shelf :{. They need to be worn!

On me…

Cardigan- Design History (similar color here)

Sweater- Club Monaco (old, but similar here)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar here, and less expensive here)

Boots- Frye (similar here)

On Maya…

Cardigan- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Top- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but love this here)

Scarf- Mine 🙂 thrifted

Pants- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Gap (thrfted, but love these here)

My favorite leather jacket… in GREEN!

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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!! Scored these suede booties at a thrift store last week for $7!! They are super comfy too! On 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.

Top- Old Navy

Scarf- Mine 🙂 thrifted

Shoes- Jack and Lily

Faux leather leggings? I’m not sure I’m sold…

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Do you ever have a trend/article of clothing that you really want to work, but for some reason you can’t make it? Well, that’s how I feel about my faux leather leggings. I feel weird even typing that out. Am I too old for faux leather leggings? Say no!!! 😦 Alas…I might be.

I didn’t even blog the first attempt, it was so bad, albeit COMFORTABLE. At first I blamed it on the sweater. I keep trying THAT too, and don’t like the deep V! Grrr, two wrongs obviously don’t make a right! Anywho, I realized I shouldn’t hide my “misses”. So, here it is-first attempt. Did I mention how comfortable they are? So…I tried them again. This time I chose a different sweater…. Not 100% sold on this outfit either, but I do like it better than the first try.Seriously, it’s comedic how much Maya loves the self timer sometimes. Love this tunic from the Gap (old :() So, what are your thoughts on faux leather leggings? Should I try them again??

On me-Strike one…

Sweater- Joie (sold out, but similar here)

Leggings- Forever 21 (similar here)

Shoes- Converse (similar)

On Maya…

Jeans- Levi’s Skinny Cords (thrifted, but similar here)
Tank- Gap

Chambray Shirt- Thrifted, but similar here and here.

Shoes- Pink Glitter Converse (sold out ) plain ones here.

On me-Strike two…

Sweater- H&M

Leggings- Forever 21 (similar here)

Shoes- Sam Edelman (thrifted, but similar here)

On Maya…

Jeggings- 77 kids (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Gap (ThredUp but love this!)

Boots- SmartFit (old, but similar here and love these here)

Super Mom Tip-

Don’t be afraid to try new trends or step out of your comfort zone, but don’t spend a lot of $$ unless you try the less expensive version out. I buy a majority of my “tries” on eBay, but I also love H&M if you like to try things on. I actually found these Forever 21 leggings at Value Village (new with the tag!) for $2.50. Can’t beat that for a test drive. Even if I did crash and burn…twice.

If you find that you love it, then go for a more quality piece that will last/fit better.

Casual everyday wear + lots of snuggles=good to be home :)

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It was so nice to get away, but I could not wait to get home and see the Peanut! Since I was gone all weekend, I hadn’t done any shoots, which meant I didn’t have to work as much this week and had more time to snuggle Maya-double win!!!

For these first two, she’s of course finishing off her lunch in her wagon 🙂 I think she may have forgotten how fun the self timer was… So, of course I had to remind her 🙂 On me…

Sweater- Sweet Romeo (Nordstrom Rack) Similar here.

Jeans- Hudson

Boots- Cafe Noir (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive version here.)

On Maya…

Jeans- Gap (thrifted) these are so cute here.

Top- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.

Boots- Zulily

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

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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 🙂 Such fun details… Then, 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 🙂

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)

Weekend Getaway…

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The Huz and I were SO lucky to get away for a few days this past weekend. My parents watched Maya, and we flew down to Southern California for some sun (what is that?!) and relaxation (again…what is that??!)

It was SO nice to feel the sun on our faces and walk barefoot in the sand…

I was kind of obsessed with these funny little birds… Until….DOLPHINS!!! They were SO close!! Then, not to leave her out! I took these of Maya the morning we left for an Instagram daily challenge that was “Scarves and Boots”. I mean, I couldn’t NOT do that one!! On me…

Shirt- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here)

Tee- Current Affair (Similar here)

Jeans- Current Elliott (sold out, but similar here)

Flip Flops- Havaianas

On Maya…

Jeans- Gap

Top- Vintage Dress (thrifted)

Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.

Scarf- Mine 🙂 (thrifted)

Shoes- Faded Glory (Thrifted, but similar here. Dying over these!

Remembering our Veterans…

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And those that are currently serving to protect our country.

I am in awe of their courage…

My favorite leather jacket + Vans…sure they go together :)

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I’m a big believer in putting things together that you like, and that look good on you. Rules schmules (to some extent!). Then…fingers crossed they work. And if they don’t, oh well. At least you like what you’re wearing. If you feel good, chances are you look good too 🙂 I can’t tell you how many times I tried to make something work that I liked on someone else, but felt so uncomfortable all day that I hated it/couldn’t wait to fling it off when I got home.

Now, there’s really nothing odd about this outfit. At least I don’t think there is? haha. The Pink Polka Dot Vans are a little playful (totally remind me of my childhood), and the jacket is a little edgy. Not exactly the “perfect fit”, but I was comfortable, so it was a win 🙂 LOVE the details in this Doma jacket. I bought it when I worked at Sway and Cake for a year on the weekends (9 years ago??). Yeah, THAT was dangerous… Anyway, it still totally current and still looks great! Baby Bear is back again… He makes her so happy, that if he’s in every shot from here on out, I don’t care! On me…