Welcoming Fall....
'Fashionista' is not a word I would use to describe myself. At least not the first say 8-10 words...lol! Half the time I have no idea what's on trend, I spend most of my days in sweats, or leggings and a comfy oversize tee, with some random food stain as my accessory. I couldn't tell you the difference between 'couture' and 'haute couture'...is there really a difference? And binge watching Project Runway is my only window into fashion right now...hahaha!
That said, I do, on occasion, try to make an effort to jazz it up a little when I leave the house. So I thought I'd make an attempt at sharing some of my favourite Fall looks. As much as I'm all about the warm weather, I like the coziness of Fall. Not only for the changing foliage and the fact that it's my birthday season, but I also love the warm thick sweaters, scarves ( I have more scarves than is legally acceptable), yummy hot cocoa, and boots!! Who doesn't love a good pair of boots? Ankle, calf,or knee boots, high heeled boots, low boots, oh! glorious boots.
As a stay-at-home mom, dressing up can sometimes be that extra chore you really don't want to do. Those sweatpants become like a second skin. I tend to reserve getting dolled up for going to church on Sundays, and the occasional Girls Night Out. So the looks I put together are simple and comfortable, practical and with a little spank. Just because you're a SAHM, doesn't mean you can't rock it at the PTA meeting, or making a Costco run.
These looks are all inspired by this article I read a while back where the writer gave a long list of things women over 30 shouldn't wear..(not sure who died and made her the authority on the closets of women over 30...). One of the items on her long list was a graphic tee.
I felt personally insulted.
I love a funky graphic tee! They just have that je ne sais quoi that makes you feel like a bad ass. Therefore, as a woman over 30...and change, I felt it was my personal responsibility to prove said writer wrong, and prove that this over 30 mom can slay a graphic tee!
This is what I'd call my 'play date' or 'running errands' look. What I'd wear to take the kids to the library, or one of those indoor play places. It's easy, comfy, and hands-free so you can grab the kids when they take off across the park, and who doesn't love pockets?
Tip: I used two scarves in the same color palette to add volume. I like it when my scarf looks fuller.
'Sassy Momma at the P.T.A', or 'Lunch with your girls' is probably what I'd call this look.
A nice blanket scarf with a sweater, and a higher heel boot to add a lil spank to the look. Switch out the crossbody bag for a shopper/tote bag and boom! You're the mom that's rocking it at the P.T.A meeting. Effortless and funky.
After a day at the park, or going for P.T.A meetings, a momma needs a night out with her girls. Pair your graphic tee and jeans with a cute jacket, some heels, and of course I had to throw in a scarf.
I also love love a random pop of color which I threw in with the African clutch and bracelets. Add your favorite earrings and statement rings, and bam! Momma is ready to paint the town red...or at least a nice shade of pink.
It's so natural for us moms to put our needs ...and sometimes our looks...on the back burner because that's just how we roll. We want to make sure everyone is taken care of, and at the end if we have any energy left, we'll take care of ourselves. #amomslife
So, I really hope in some way this inspires you to ditch the sweatpants every now and then and put on something that will make you feel fabulous even if it's just going to school for a P.T.A meeting, or for coffee with your friends. Just because we are moms, and especially us stay-at-home moms, doesn't mean we can't slay every time we leave the house.