What I Wore | Spring Stripes

WhatIWore: Well hello there! I’m back to life after three of the four of us Quirks came down with a virus in the past week. First it was pity for poor little Felix, then it hit me, and before I could really recover, it hit Adam. Baby Bea was spared thank goodness. Anyway, long story short, I had intended to get back into the OOTD game but… Life. Happens.

So after a couple days of being in total yuck mode, I really wanted to freshen up for today’s outfit post. And by fresh I mean a day old shower and some red lipstick I put on specifically for the photos (I wore the tee, scarf and jeans all day). 

When: March 29, 2017

What:
Shades: Target
Bandana: J.Crew Factory
Long Sleeve Tee: J.Crew Factory
Denim Jacket: Old Navy
Jeans: Frame Denim
Boots: LL Bean Signature

Where: Grocery and Errands with the kiddos! 

You might recognize the stripe tee which I wore recently in Florida. These days, a new tee shirt really feels special so, why not wear it again so soon? Since it’s much cooler here, I’ve styled it with a trusty denim jacket and flare jeans and added a new super soft navy bandana (it was only seven bucks!) The one and only benefit from the a bout of sickness is a pair of jeans I couldn’t shimmy into a few weeks ago. They’re still kind of tight in the middle, but I was happy to wear something I have stored away for so long! 

My Funny Valentines

How’s everyone hanging in there? We’re pretty good, all things considered. Thanks to help from family and friends, the adjustment from one to two kids has been smooth. Kids! Plural!!! It feels so good to say that.

I have been working on our birth story for Beatrix and I hope to share that within a week or so, but in the meantime, I’m so happy to finally get some snaps with both kiddos at the same time. Let me tell you - not an easy feat! I don’t know how people manage to wrangle a toddler and capture a newborn awake, let alone get a frame with mom smiling, all at once! 

Bea is so tiny that even the newborn stuff is a little big on her (see her candy heart sleeper here). I actually picked up a bunch adorable of 0-3 month Valentine new arrivals (from our longtime blog sponsors, Old Navy - thank you!) to match Felix but we need to do a little growing before she’ll be ready. Promise to post to #WhatBeaWore on Instagram when she fills them out! You can see what pieces I picked out below. 

Felix picked out his own shirt today. I had laid out his “Brother Like No Other” shirt, but this is what he wanted. He also wanted to leave it unbuttoned, but #idontthinkso. He’s becoming such a big boy - so funny and curious with such a hilarious personality. And yes, we had to bribe him with snacks (although I’m happy to report we’ve kicked the TicTac habit completely ;)

Thanks to our post sponsors, Old Navy, who have generously provided gift cards to purchase the kids’ clothes you see here. Their new arrivals are online and in stores now, including cute Valentine’s for babies and toddler boys and girls.

What I Wore | Home for the Holidays

WhatIWore: With less than a month until our due date (!!!), we’re trying something different this year for the holidays - everyone is coming to us!! We’ll be celebrating with my family one weekend, Adam’s side on another and our friends too - all without leaving town! Luckily everyone is willing to travel!

We’re also hosting in a low key mode. The parents are taking care of food and we’re going simple with everything else. That said, I still want to dress up, just a little bit, when everyone comes over.

I’m also to the point where buying more maternity pieces isn’t especially practical, so I’ve turned towards either accessories or regular size items. Enter my new jacquard jacket and costume jewelry! This is what I plan to wear for one or all of our gatherings. 

What:
Jacket: Old Navy via giftcard
Maternity Tee: gift of A Pea in the Pod
Jeans: Jeans: AG ‘Stilt’, (non maternity here) 
Booties: gift of Rockport from last year
Jewelry (all thanks to an Old Navy gift card): Earrings, Necklace, Leaf Ring, Stone Ring

Where: Hosting Holiday parties at home!

This jacket struck me because it looks so vintage! Lucky me, it was under $40 and from Old Navy (today’s post sponsors - thanks guys!) The remaining sizes are limited online, so check in at your local store too! 

Because we will be at home, the pieces I’ve worn underneath are pretty simple - a fitted maternity tee shirt and jeans. I’ll end up in socks or house slippers by the end, but any cute black boot or bootie would complete this outfit. 

Finally, while I have the chance, I decided to get some earrings and a longer length necklace (babies are the grabbiest, amirite?). There’s a huge selection in stores, as well as some pieces online here. 

What I Wore | Color Me Happy

WhatIWore: This spring, I will hit ten years of taking daily outfit photos. It’s kind of crazy to wrap my head around! It’s my longest continuous hobby, job, relationship (!?!? I’ve known some of you guys that long, right?) It’s kind of a big deal to do something for almost 1/3 of your life! Anyway, I was thinking about how my personal style has changed and evolved during that time. In the early days I leaned heavily onto wearing bright colors, especially when I was feeling a little sad and needed a sartorial pick me up. 

Now seems like a good time to bring out the brights then, doesn’t it?! My scarf and hat combo are a new addition to my (admittedly wide) rotation of winter goodies (Old Navy is also today’s post sponsor! Thanks guys!) They’ve got a ton of cute colorful hats, scarves and sweaters out right now and I picked up both of these on sale. The scarf is a double knit - something I’ve always wanted to try making myself (and perhaps will take a swing at later this season) and the hat has the chunky quality I’m really drawn to this season. And this particular shade of periwinkle is one of the most universally flattering colors out there. 

I went simple with the rest of my outfit… jeans, a tee and a fleece jacket in a modern cut. It was in the 30s this morning but I’ll warm up enough this afternoon that I’ll probably shed the layers. 

When: November 15, 2016

What:
Hat: Old Navy, via giftcard
Jacket: BB Dakota, gift of A Pea in the Pod
Scarf: Old Navy, via giftcare
Jeans: AG Legging, gift of A Pea in the Pod
Booties: Rag + Bone

Where: Coffee Shop, Bookstore with Felix