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

Spring Ahead and Wear a Dress!



This season is filled with florals, lace, ruffles, and overall girly looks. I saw this dress at Francesca's, which if you haven't figured out yet is one of my favorite stores, and just had to have it. I'm loving the vintage feel of it. Used the last of my Christmas gift cards but I think it was well worth it. I have tons of dresses in my closet and try not to limit them to special occasions. Over the years I've constantly have gotten "Oh, why are you so dressed up?" to "Where are you going today?". Both these comments irritate me to no end. I have clothes in my closet for one reason....to wear. If I'm wearing a dress it shouldn't mean that I'm going out somewhere fancy. It just means that I want to wear a dress. Also, wearing a dress is so much easier to just throw on then to pick out jeans and a top. It's kind of like a cheat day fashion wise, don't you think? So when you are in a rush or maybe your jeans are in the wash, don't be afraid to pull out a dress. pair your dress with a cardigan, a jean jacket or even a leather jacket. Add boots, wedges or flip flops and maybe a necklace and some bracelets. The combinations and looks are endless. This floral dress would have been amazing with a cropped cream colored leather jacket but for some horrible reason I don't own one. I think that may have to go on my Christmas wish list!

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Wrap Dress
Francesca's

Old Navy

Old Navy