What I Wore | Embroidered Blouse

WhatIWore: When you’ve got nine people staying together, getting out of the house on time is nearly impossible - but, BUT!!! We managed to round up everyone for some family photos AND get to dinner by 5 (because… babies). This is what I wore that night. I knew it would be windy and chilly and the only long pants  had with me that weren’t overly casual were these ecru jeans. 

When: March 15, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Blouse: Old Navy
Jeans: J.Crew Factory
Sandals: Clark’s (older style)

Where: Dinner at the Sandbar with the whole crew

I’m not a huge fan of bright white jeans, especially in the winter. Especially during snow storms. But for a tropical climate I think they work year round. This pair is a high rise version from J.Crew factory and it’s not that intense bluish white you see in summer styles (this is called ‘frost wash’). I went up an additional size because I think overly tight white jeans aren’t a great look. Also because I knew I’d be doing my part to eat as many donuts as possible while on vacation (grand tally - 9) Part of me wonders what the hell I was thinking buying them with two messy kids, but I made it home without any stains so I guess that’s a win. 

I love this top - I’ve been wearing it for a couple weeks now. It’s great for easy nursing access and the style and color are a great bridge between getting dressed for winter and spring. It also comes as a dress (it’s from Old Navy)

Baby Bea is wearing a romper (which I like to pronounce ‘womper’) that Nana gave to her (from Old Navy) and a headband that matches her MilkMaid swaddler.

What I Wore | Circle Circle Dot Dot

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.