When I became a "stay at home" mom I knew a lot would change. One thing I didn't think about changing was my wardrobe needs. I went from working in a corporate setting wearing skirts and dresses most days to having very little need to get dressed up or even get dressed at all really. … Continue reading How My Style Has Changed with Motherhood
Happy October everyone! You may remember my "No Shop July" challenge over the summer. I decided to team up with my friends Caitlin & Cierra to do another month of no-shopping. We thought October would be the perfect time before the madness of the holiday season sets in and hopefully will encourage us all to be … Continue reading No Shop October
First, how is it already July?! This year is half way over and I feel like it JUST started. Which makes me look back on my goals at the beginning of the year... maybe you remember my post about cutting back and taking a shopping detox? Well its now been 6 months and I can … Continue reading No Shop July
If you know me or regularly read the blog you know that jackets are my weakness. I know that I have far too many but I can't help it. In Nebraska I wear a jacket about 9 months out of the year so I feel like the jacket is often the only part of my … Continue reading Lightweight Jackets for Spring
Last year I finally ordered a true winter coat. For several winters I had gone without a warm winter coat, only ever wearing my dressier coats. I know that isn't the end of the world, clearly I survived just fine. But now that have a true winter coat, Nebraska's harsh winters are much more bearable. I … Continue reading The Perfect Winter Coat: Patagonia “Down With It” Parka
This time of year always has me tempted to find a fun new festive outfit for holiday celebrations. But realistically I don't need a new festive outfit for each year and new occasion. Especially being 7 months pregnant I don't want to buy something that I will only be able to wear once. So instead … Continue reading 3 Ways to Make Your Everyday Outfit More Festive
Summer to Fall and Winter to Spring are always major transitions in terms of wardrobe (at least here in the Midwest). Of course the change of seasons doesn't happen over night so it usually requires a bit of layering and being strategic with outfits. During these transitional periods there are a few pieces that I … Continue reading Best Pieces to Transition Between Seasons
I could never deny the fact that I love clothes. I didn't used to have this obsession, but I think after wearing a school uniform for 7 years it took me a while to not only find my own sense of style, but enjoy the process of expressing myself through what I wear.Even though I … Continue reading A Favorite Accessory
At the beginning of the year I started doing "Capsule Wardrobe" posts for the season. When I decided to take a break I decided to hold off on the capsule posts for a bit-hopefully I will get one up for Fall when the time comes. So while I won't be sharing a Summer Capsule Wardrobe … Continue reading Warm Weather Staples
I have never been one to agree that "beauty is pain". Sure, I have spent my fair share of time wearing tall heels or tolerating a bit of discomfort in a pair of shoes, but I don't sacrifice my own comfort or dignity for a pair of shoes or new trendy item. The older I … Continue reading Choosing Comfort
