Let's Keep it Real

 I'm going to go ahead and admit that today could be considered a fail. Day 16 and I had plans for a casual vintage outfit. I put on an old faded Star Wars shirt for my vintage inspiration and my white jeans. Super cute even though my "vintage" wasn't lace or pearls. Well, during breakfast Grayson not only threw his Cheerios and blueberries around but preceeded to smash his pouch and it squirted viciously along the leg of my innocent and spotless white jeans! I may or may not have cried out "Look what you've done, you monster!" All three kids may or may not have laughed and I may or may not have shed a tear.

Off I went back upstairs to sulk and attempt to find something vintage. I'm going to be real though and let you know that I just Was. Not. Feeling it today. Not because of the pouch incident but mostly because I'm just having an off day. Today's plans consisted of vacuuming, mopping, organizing the kitchen and living room and cleaning the fire place. I had extra things to do and still hadn't gone into the chicken coop to collect eggs and feed the chickens. So after I changed into my new "Vintage" inspired get up and took a picture I went back upstairs, put on leggings, my now slightly food covered Star Wars shirt and a hoody. And you know what? I'm okay with that. I'm still going to finish out the 30 Days. I'm not even going to consider today a fail. I'm going to consider it what it is. Mom life. I'm going to be proud of myself for putting in effort everyday but knowing not to go nuts about it. Here I am below. Real life, no makeup, crazy frizzy hair pulled back and Grayson crying because I won't let him play in the toilet. #keepingitreal #momlife #stayoutofthetoilet

Day 9: April Showers Bring May....

Rainy day here but I won't let that stop me from wearing this adorable off the shoulder flower shirt! "Flowers" is today's theme and the vibe of this shirt is perfect to brighten up such a cloudy gloomy day!

Paired with cuffed white skinny jeans, brown wedges and a simple blush and gold necklace, this outfit would be perfect for lunch with friends or even a dinner date with the hubby! 

Though this look is perfect for going out you could easily wear it with flats or sandals and a denim jacket to make it a little more casual! 

You can find similar shirts HERE, at Francesca's or HERE at makemechic.com

For the Love of Denim

I bought this amazing denim dress last summer and I am so excited to be able to wear it again (without layering for cold weather)! Why is it amazing? Well, because again it's all about the versatility! The casual effortlessness of the dress is perfect for everyday kicking back around the house. So easy to just throw on a pair of flips flops and converse to go out. 

Going out for something a bit more exciting than the grocery store or the post office? Well, luckily a denim dress easily transitions from everyday to date night ready. Just add accessories. A statement necklace, heels or fun flats, and maybe some bracelets and you are all set!

Denim dress: Target   Gap    

On Florida Vacation Mode

What's better than being on vacation? Being on vacation when it's warm, sunny and knowing that you just missed a giant snow storm! As much as I love New England's four seasons, it's defiantly wonderful taking a break from the cold and layered clothing and jumping right into shorts and sandals! I had so much fun packing and thinking up outfits that would look amazing and really capture the warmth and happiness of a Florida spring, that when I got here I realized that I didn't pack one "normal" comfy t-shirt! Oh well, at least I'll be stylish in every picture.

Now I have to be honest. These gorgeous platform wedges were only worn for this picture and then I changed them to a pair of comfy Sperry's. The wedges just wouldn't have done well on the dirt trail at the petting zoo 😉

*Disclaimer I'm on my phone for the next couple of weeks so please forgive me. It's incredibly and surprisingly difficult to edit and go back and forth trying to find similar items on sale and make into links! Hopefully it all worked! 😆


Shorts

Old Navy

Hat also at Old Navy

Crochet Shirt

Forever 21.            Kohl's

Wedges

Target        Kohl's

Minivan Shopping Stlye

This week we visited a number of car dealerships and spent hours test driving different minivans. A minivan is something I never could have imagined wanting. "No freaking way", I would have said just last yr. Since my son was born that quickly changed. You know its time for magical sliding doors once some giant dummy parks so close to you passenger side at the grocery store that it is impossible for you to put your son and his car seat in the car! The fact that I had to put my tantrum throwing toddler in the front seat and then climb and practically shove the car seat over her seat to get to his side was just about enough to make me go to the offending car and violently kick the crap out of it. Luckily (?) Lily's meltdown was a distraction enough so that didn't happen. Needless to say my small compact car is no longer working for our family! Did I mention that we can't go anywhere as a family because my 18 yr old would have to take her own car? Or that my husband always has to drive because he cant fit on the passenger side because of Grayson's rear facing seat? Yup, the Corolla has got to go!

So in my attempt at still being cool driving a minivan I wore my skinny jeans and black platform ankle boots. I put on my cozy mustard colored pullover (no mustard is not just for Fall...at least it shouldn't be), and white infinity scarf. I also made sure to add a stripped undershirt for a little fun and because its cold and I needed the extra layer.

After driving and viewing all the vans my view of them is starting to change. I mean have you seen all the awesome features that they have now?! It's not your moms old van. No, the new ones are so amazing. I am literally counting down the days till I can park one in my driveway and call it mine. I've already been a "cheer mom" for four yrs I'm sure I could be a soccer mom too. As long as there's a spot for my lipstick I'm set :)

Where to buy similar items:

Sweater

Target