Touch of Plaid

Happy  Holidays!  I'm only saying that to remind myself that Christmas is a little over two weeks away.  Eek! We don't have a tree up and not one present has been purchased (I did track down a Frozen castle).  Luckily I have the Very Merry Gift Guide to help me out.  In addition to saying Happy Holidays every chance I can, I'm also adding a hint of red to all our outfits.   This little plaid scarf of Peyton's is perfect.

Mamanista Fridays Link-up: Denim on Denim

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We had a great time visiting my family in Chicago this week.  I ate so much this week! My future outfits will consist of stretch pants and baggy tees until further notice.  I'm glad that this weeks look for Mamanista Friday is a casual look in Denim on Denim. 

Mamanista Fridays: All Black Everything

This week for Mamanista Friday, we are wearing my favorite look, All Black Everything!  I don't know whats going on with me but I'm kind of obsessed with wearing black right now.  It could be because I'm struggling with my weight.  Anything to take the edge off, I'm with it.  

Mommy + Me Flower Bombs

Peyton and I are back with a fresh Mommy and Me look!  I had my eye on sheer bomber jackets since spring.  When I saw that Posh Peyton carried one for little girls... I DIE!  I told her I had to have one!  I immediately found one for myself just like it!  

Mamanista Fridays: Stripes

Happy Mamanista Friday!  Fall is almost here! Temps are dropping and I'm ready!  I say that now, but will be crying when the temps get in the teens.  This week for Mamanista Friday, Aracely and I kept it simple with stripes.  After getting a bad wrap from women over a size 2, stripes have made a comeback. 

Mamanista Fridays: Gingham

Happy Mamanista Friday!  Friday couldn't come fast enough this week.  Not that I'm going to get any rest this weekend but it's good not to be locked in an office.  Mama Fashion Files and I are sporting casual looks this week featuring gingham.  

Mamanista Fridays Link-up: Red White Blue

Happy 4 of July!  I hope everyone has great day celebrating and eating well.  I think I'm going to take a L for today.  I'll get back on track right away.  Since it's Independence day, Mama Fashion Files and I are wearing Red, White and Blue for Mamanista Fridays.

Mamanista Fridays Link-up: Denim Shorts

Happy Mamanista Friday!  I'm looking forward to a pretty low key weekend just working on Peyton's and Mister's birthday parties.  This week for Mamanista Fridays, Mama Fashion Files and I are rocking shorts.  I hear a lot of women over 30 say they can't wear shorts.  That's a lie!  Other than booty shorts, we got this!

Mamanista Fridays Link-up: Navy, the new Black

Happy Mamanista Friday!  Navy has taken over my wardrobe.  I didn't realize I had so much navy until I was putting my outfits together for Mom 2.0.  It was all navy everything!  This week, Aracely from Mama Fashion Files and I are sharing how we rock navy.  Use the link-up below to share how you rock navy.

Mamanista Fridays: Pastels

Happy Mamanista Friday!  I'm borderline cheating on the pastel look for this week.  I didn't realize I didn't have anything pastel but two shirts.  One of them I recently wore HERE.  So I'm rocking the other shirt.  LOL!

#MamanistaFridays: Jean Jacket 5 Ways

Happy Mamanista Fridays!  This week, Mama Fashion Files and I are sporting an item that every women must have in their closet, a jean jacket.  You can't deny that jean jackets go with pretty much everything.

Mamanista Fridays: Trench Coat (Kinda)

Since spring is taking it's sweet little time to come, Mama Fashion File and I are styling our trench coats for Mamanista Friday.  Unfortunately, my coat isn't exactly a trench coat.  What had happened was... in my head, I keep telling myself it was a trench coat even though it's really a parka.  So act like you didn't notice because this coat from Lulu's is super cute.

BB Dakota coat c/o Lulu's | Tee, Rebbecca Minkoff | MNG jeans, JCP | Sunglasses c/o LMA | LV bag | Moto boots, Report (similar) | Watch c/o Rakani

Mamanista Fridays Link-up: Boyfriend Jeans

It's been a rough week in Atlanta with all the snow and ice.  Peyton has been out of school since Tuesday so it has been challenging try to manage work (my job never closes) and entertain her.  But it's Friday! The snow and ice is melting and the stores are opening up.  Thank Gawd!  Last week on Mamanista Friday, we announced that we would be sharing weekly style themes.  This week Mama Fashion Files and I are wearing Boyfriend Jeans.

Boyfriend jeans, H&M (similar) | Coat, Alice + Olivia (similar) | Tee, Rebecca Minkoff | Booties, Gap (similar) | Bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim (sold out, similar)

DIY Boyfriend (Distressed) Jeans for Kids

I shared with you guys on Monday how difficult it was to find reasonably priced boyfriend jeans for little girls.  I decided to take matters into my own hands and make my own.  

Baby Boyfriend Jeans

I hope you guys had a great weekend!  Ours was great!  Following our crazy week, we got to chill and spend some quality family time.  I have been on the hunt since early spring to find some boyfriend jeans for Peyton.  The ones I found were crazy expensive.  So I decided to get my DIY on and make her some boyfriend jeans.

Jeans, Old Navy (DIY)/ Vegan leather jacket, Joe Fresh (similar)/ Tee, Old Navy (similar), Shoes, Toms (on sale)

Style Me Friday: Boyfriend Jeans 4 Ways

I survived another week!  Things are so crazy in real life you wouldn't believe!  I'm still tying up the loose ends from my mother's move back to Chicago, my niece who is preggers went to the hospital and was put on bed-rest for a week (she is doing good now) and I hosted two events this week.  It's just Friday!   Next week is going to be another circus!  Hopefully we can skip the hospital visits.

With all that being said, I did my best to do a Style Me Friday look since it has been in hiatus for a few weeks.  Since the inspiration look was Boyfriend jeans I figured I could pull this off because I wear mine all the time.  Pics are not the best but I tried : ).

Top, F21/ Boyfriend jeans, Gap/ Shoes c/o Bucketfeet/ Necklace c/o Versona/ Bag, Phillip Lim for Target

Style Me Friday: Lace

Happy Friday! This Saturday I will be partying like it's 1999 with my BFF before she and her family relocate.  We have an action packed girls night planned.  I wonder how long we will last?  Anyway, this weeks Style Me Friday look features Lace!  Lace is so hot right now!  You can catch me wearing lace HERE and HERE. 

My "Am I Too Old to Be Wearing This?" Outfit

With summer coming to an end I figured I would go hard and try to wear summer outfits that have been sitting in my closet.  What else screams summer better than some "super" short denim shorts I may have had no business wearing!

Top, Nordstrom Rack/ Cardigan, Nordstrom/ Denim shorts c/o Paige Denim/ LV Speedy/ Sandals, JustFab

Tribal Prints & A Birdie Baby Shower

While I was in Chicago last week, I stepped away from the BlogHer activities to co-host a baby shower for my niece, Curvie Birdie.  We both grew up in Chicago so she wanted to have her baby shower there so she could celebrate with family and friends.  

Tribal print dress, JC Penny (now $15!), Denim Jacket c/o Paige Denim/ Earrings, Topshop/ Bracelets, Madison Maine/ Bag, Deux Lux (similar)/ Sandals, JustFab

Casual in Camo

I've been in casual dress mode lately.  I think its due to the fact that I can't fit anything in my closet!  I also have Fall on the brain and want to wear pants and jackets all the time!  I stepped out in these camo pants last Friday to celebrate my girl Lexi with the Curls birthday.  Sorry for the blurry pictures.  I wasn't going to post these at all so I tried to work with what I had.

Camo jeans, Gap (similar)/ Denim Jacket c/o Paige Denim/ Beaded shirt, Free People (similar)/ Bangle, Kate Spade/ Shoes (old), Vince Camuto/ Bag, Gucci