Lately I feel like I’m running on fumes. There’s been so much to do, not enough time to do it in, and even though I’m getting a decent night’s sleep, I’m still tired all day.

I guess that’s the life of a slightly over-committed momma, but don’t we all do that?

It’s times like this that I find myself digging deep for a great outfit. It’s nothing life changing, or Earth shattering, but somehow a great outfit can pull me through a day, put a smile on my face, and help me “just keep swimming”.

Dress: Loft Oulet, Vest: Gap, Belt/Sweater: Target, Tee: Shade Clothing, Leggings: Old Navy, Boots: Comfortview, Ring: Charming Charlie

Friday was totally one of those days. We had a nuclear meltdown in the mall over getting LJ’s feet measured for new shoes. We didn’t get to have lunch with Daddy at work (who we hadn’t seen since Monday for more than 10 minutes at a time) cause of said meltdown. There was a complete temper tantrum when we got home which led to snot all over me that I didn’t find until hours later and crusty. Yeah, it was one of those days.

But it was also one of those days where we got to celebrate Daddy’s birthday. I got to share all my old Bearenstain Bear books with LJ. We hit the park just in time for perfect lighting and fabulous wind for hair whipping. LJ was a perfect angel during pictures. And something as simple as my outfit made me smile.

I’m learning that as a mom, more days than not are just hard. There’s always going to be something…but there’s always going to be something good too. This day, I had as many good things as I did not so good. I know not everyday will be like this, but hopefully I can find something as simple as a good outfit to make me smile.

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My church outfits lately have been a little out there (the purple tights and the 70s barfed on me). While I love experimenting and using my only day to dress up to try new things, this week I wasn’t feelin it. I’m exhausted to a point I haven’t felt since LJ was a newborn, and frankly these pictures have been photoshopped to kingdom come to hide the bags.

Ok, so they weren’t photoshopped that bad, but it sure felt like they were going to need it when I was taking them. At least with all my burnout and exhaustion lately I could put together a coherent thought for long enough to come up with this outfit. Florals with stripes, a hot pink sweater and a snake skin print belt. I’m loving how this is my new version of “safe”.

Skirt: La Vie Petite, Top/Cardigan/Belt: Old Navy, Shoes: c/o Nordstrom Rack

I did realize after church and these pictures that I completely forgot to accessorize this outfit. Oh well, can’t win them all!

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Lately, I’ve decided to take charge and be bold.

I don’t know why, there was no epiphany, no lightbulb moment, it just happened. I’ve been hitting the gym and working out more than I have since high school. I’m determined to tackle the pile ups of junk around the house, and I’m pushing myself farther than ever to be bold with my style.

Laying in bed the other night, this outfit hit me. Time to ditch anything and everything that’s in my normal outfit comfort zone and go for it! No jeans, no drapey sweater, no belt, just color…and lots of it!

Sweater: Gap, Dress worn as a skirt: Nordstrom, Scarf: F21, Tights: Target, Boots: Comfortview

Navy sweater, orange dress turned skirt, mustard scarf, plum tights, black boots, and more color in one outfit that doesn’t contain a colorful pattern than I think I’ve ever worn!

I’m still shocked I walked out of the house like this, especially to meet my grandparents for lunch in the land of the trendy, Malibu. But I’m glad I did. I’m glad I went for it. I’m glad I gave colored tights another shot. Glad I didn’t “match” one single piece of my outfit. Glad I pushed myself and didn’t come out looking like a clown

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This was the little outfit that wouldn’t quit. I tried to send this skirt back, but it wouldn’t let me. Something about needing postage…pish posh!

I love this skirt to death, I just was apparently having a fat moment when it first arrived cause I just didn’t like the way it made my hips look. So I packaged it up for return, put it in my car, and it sat.

Sweater: Gap, Top: TJMaxx, Skirt: c/0 eShakti, Shoes: Target, Watch: Michael Kors (gift)

Who knows how long later, I finally remembered to drop it off. In the box at the Post Office it went and back onto the site to pick out my replace I went. Until a few days later when I got a message from my apartment office that I had a package…but I wasn’t expecting anything. Oh, postage, you need postage? You greedy little skirt!

With the skirt now back in my aparment, I couldn’t resist trying it on just one more time. Maybe I magically lost weight? Maybe I was just tired and didn’t see it right? Maybe LJ handprints on the mirror were distorting what I saw?

Maybe the skirt just knew better than I did that it belonged here

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Confidence…it’s not something I can buy in a store or learn from a book. For me, it’s taken years to gain but can be shattered in an instant.

I’ve wanted colored tights for months, but could never decide what color, or get the courage up to actually buy them. When We Love Colors offered me a pair, I knew this was my chance to go big or go home.

I was so excited about my new amethyst tights, I couldn’t wait for Sunday so I could wear them to church. It was a restless night of sleep over the anticipation. I felt like a kid on Christmas eve, checking the clock every 45 minutes seeing if it was time to get up yet.

I felt excited, proud, and brave. I was fashion forward while still being modest and on the more conservative end for church. The young women in my ward loved them and my friends thought they were fabulous…

Dress worn as skirt: BCBG Outlet, Cardigan: Target, Tank: Shade Clothing, Tights: c/o We Love Colors, Belt: Old Navy, Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Watch: gift, Michael Kors, Ring: c/o Little Miss Momma, Necklace: ??

And in an instant, that confidence was rocked by the thoughtless comments of one person. I couldn’t collect LJ from nursery and get out of there fast enough. My cheeks felt hot and I stuffed back the tears, determined to not let anyone see. It shocked me how easily I let someone else change my entire mood and confidence.

I dress for me. I try new things for me. I push myself for me. I don’t need anyone’s approval. I don’t need anyone to say they like my outfit.

But I wear my emotions on my sleeve. A thick skin is not something I’ve ever acquired, nor do I want to. I know I shouldn’t let the opinion and unfiltered comments of one person get to me, but they did.

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Yesterday our church moved times from 12:30pm to 9 am, on New Year’s Day. While we did a whopping nothing NYE, we’ve always had a hard time making it on time for 9 am church, let alone when we are up late the night before.

Somehow even with my alarm set for 7:15, I still wound up running late. Then my closet decided to go to war with me and produce no fabulous looking or fitting outfit. I finally had to cave cause going to church naked is not an option.

Shirt: Gap, Skirt: Old Navy (old), Shoes: Seychelles, Lipstick: Sephora

I love each piece of this outfit individually, but altogether I look like the 70s barfed all over me. My avaitor sunglasses on the way to church didn’t help the cause.

Am I being to critical, or does this outfit really suck as much as I think it does?

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As I walked out of the bedroom, Hubs could see it written all over my face before I sais a word. I was really proud of this outfit.

A pattern, cuffed jeans, styled (not just practical) shoes, color, lipstick. Each one on their own is enough to scare me. But altogether? Was my head screwed on straight?

Top/Cardigan: Target, Jeans: Gap (always skinny), Undershirt: Shade Clothing, Shoes: Old Navy, Necklace: Gift

While inside I was freaking out that I might actually walk out the door with this many scary things on, outside I was desperately trying to pay attention to what Hubs was saying.

This isn’t so different for you. You wear outfits like this all the time.

I wear outfits like this all the time??!!! Really?

My first reaction was to think he was crazy, but I bit my tounge, made his day, and thought before I spoke. A miracle I tell you.

And I guess he’s right…I do wear outfits like this all the time now. Maybe not all the scary pieces together, but a good chunk of them. Yet somehow, they are still scary to me.

While I still haven’t wrapped my brain around this outfit being “normal” for me, I can at least look at it and realize how far I’ve come!

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Ah, the holidays….

Baking, shopping, wrapping, decorating, shopping…and getting sick.

For the past two weekends, my body has decided to rebel and tell me that the holidays must wait, I have to sleep. A lot. And then some more.

Luckily this weekend, I made it through Saturday Christmas shopping before the rebellion began.

While LJ and the hubs hit the Kings game with one brave buddy, I hit the stores with my gal pal for some serious deal searching. That girl puts my shopping skills to shame with her bargains at Kohls! I’ve never seen someone save over $200 in one trip…she’s my hero

Top/Pants: Old Navy, Belt: Marc by Marc Jacobs (thrifted) Tank: Shade Clothing, Bracelets: Downtown, Shoes: Bass

I did well, but not $200 in savings on one receipt well. I bow to her mastery, and have discovered the magic that is Kohls. It might be a new addiction. Old Navy, watch your back!

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So, I’m only like 8 hours late posting RMRS today…

This was one intense weekend! Besides the normal Thanksgiving festivites, I spent more time shopping this weekend than ever before, had family pictures, a birthday party, and switched LJ to a big boy bed. WHEW.

What does all this come down to….no fashion pics. At all. All weekend. Yesterday I was so worn out I didn’t make it out of my jammies or off the couch all day. Pathetic, really.

So this week I present, Real Momma, Family Style…

The Good.

The Loud.

And The Hilarious.

(don’t worry folks, it’s just Martinelli’s)

How was your holiday weekend? Relaxing or chaotic like mine? Whatever it was, hope it was great!!!

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The glorious rain has finally arrived in SoCal!

While some people dread this, I love it. And, it hopefully means we made it through fire season this year without any major issues **knock on wood**

I take most rainy days as a fabulous excuse to not get dressed, leave the house, or do much besides snuggle under a blanket with my lil’ snuggle buddy and watch movies. This weekend, however, I ditched the jammies for my life long BFF’s niece-to-be’s baby shower!

Blake, Jenna, Me, Taylor – kindergarten Thanksgiving play, and we are all still buddies!

Well….I sorta ditched the jammies

We don’t really “do” weather here in LA. The city basically shuts down, and this weekend was no exception. Pouring rain made for rather open freeways and seriously flooded off-ramps (hey LA Transit, can you puh-lease deal with the Wilshire off-ramp!) 

Sweater/Leggings: Old Navy, Undershirt: Downeast Basics, Boots: Comfortview, Ring: Little Miss Momma, Necklace: ???

With the city at a stand still, and me longing for my jammies, I left the house in the closets socially acceptable version of jammies that I could think of. And apparently everyone else was thinking the same thing….15 of us were basically in the same outfit. Great minds think alike!

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