What I Wore | Circle Circle Dot Dot

stay at home mom outfit, casual outfit, modest spring break, polka dot tee

stay at home mom outfit, casual outfit, modest spring break, polka dot tee

stay at home mom outfit, casual outfit, modest spring break, polka dot tee

WhatIWore: Good morning everyone! We’re back from our family vacation and in traditional vacation fashion - we need another one! The kids did great on the flight home but everyone is just a little more tired than normal and taking our time to get back to a regular schedule. And although daylight savings time didn’t really cramp our style while in a completely different setting, it’s hard to convince a two year old that, yes, the sun really is going to bed and it’s time to get into the tubby. Plus we have another huge project in the works which I’ll tell you more about soon! Fingers crossed for a positive start to the week!

Here’s what I wore one evening in Florida. As I mentioned in my last post, I have a different postpartum body shape right now, so I did quite a bit of shopping for this trip - mainly at J.Crew Factory, Old Navy and Target. I bought 3 pair of shorts, 4 or 5 tops (returning what I didn’t wear) and a classic denim jacket (I updated my old one with embroidery last summer)

When: March 14, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Tee: J.Crew Factory
Denim Jacket: Old Navy
Shorts: Mossimo via Target

Where: Anna Maria Island, Florida on Spring Break!

You won’t see this kind of look in a magazine, but I felt pulled together and good in my own skin. I’ve been thinking a lot about the direction of What I Wore now that I’m really more of a stay at home mom with a toddler and newborn and what I need (and what some of you may need too!) are approachable easy outfits. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss putting together skirts and dresses and heels and taking an hour to get ready and curl my hair, but I also don’t mind pushing my stroller and playing with my kids all day. Sometimes an errand run to the good grocery (you know, the fancy one that you don’t get all of your food at - just a few special treats) is the highlight of our day. 

stay at home mom outfit, casual outfit, modest spring break, polka dot tee

stay at home mom outfit, casual outfit, modest spring break, polka dot tee

stay at home mom outfit, casual outfit, modest spring break, polka dot tee

What I Wore | Dash Dash Dot

Black and White Outfit, Polka Dot, Nursing Friendly, Nursing, Jessica Quirk, Mama Style, Black and White,

Black and White Outfit, Polka Dot, Nursing Friendly, Nursing, Jessica Quirk, Mama Style, Black and White,

Black and White Outfit, Polka Dot, Nursing Friendly, Nursing, Jessica Quirk, Mama Style, Black and White,

Black and White Outfit, Polka Dot, Nursing Friendly, Nursing, Jessica Quirk, Mama Style, Black and White,

WhatIWore: Any chance I have to “get ready” while Adam watches Felix, I take it.  Yesterday me and my son had a busy day out (read more below) and this is what I wore. It was a crisp morning and I always love the first day of the season to wear tights and layer up! 

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When: October 8, 2014

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’
Sweater: J.Crew Factory
Button Down: J.Crew
Skirt: Target (similar or similar)
Tights: We Love Colors
Boots: Rag and Bone
Bag: Coach

Where: Errands, Nurse and Chat

See More: Black and White Outfits or Polka Dots Pieces

My normal wardrobe only sorta kinda works these days. Right now I’m limited to two pair of larger sized jeans and this stretchy skirt. On top, hardly anything fits so I’ve added some new pieces to the mix this season, include this button down polka dot blouse and sweater. I actually wore this to Nurse and Chat - a mom’s group at Bloomington Area Birth Services. It’s so nice to get together with other new moms to compare notes (does your baby grunt all through the night too?) and honestly - just to get out of the house instead of staring at the TV or my iPhone while I nurse. 

I’ve had a lot of facebook notes concerning nursing friendly fashion and I’ve found that deep V-necks and button downs are my favorite. If I wear either I can layer a sweater and be pretty descrete nursing in public. I felt awesome in this outfit and plan on getting a lot of wear out of all of these pieces!

And hello! Curled hair and red lipstick!! A little bit of makeup made a big difference in feeling like a tired mommy and a real person (who is still… often times, very tired). 

Black and White Outfit, Polka Dot, Nursing Friendly, Nursing, Jessica Quirk, Mama Style, Black and White,

Black and White Outfit, Polka Dot, Nursing Friendly, Nursing, Jessica Quirk, Mama Style, Black and White,