With a Cherry on Top

Now that spring is here we tend to spend a lot of time outside.  In the new place we have replaced sitting on our front stoop with reading on the porch, running around the back yard, more yard work (which I sort of love because it is another excuse to get outside) and exercising outside with bikes, runs and long walks.  It's bliss! When it comes to our middle girl, The Comedian, she may have been a fall born baby but she is all spring.  From catching caterpillars, to tucking lady bugs into jars and just plain ol' digging in the dirt it is hard to keep her inside or clean.  If I can get her off to school without a hole in her pant leg or bugs in her pockets it is an easier morning.  But just like me she has her girly moments.  She knows a cute dress when she sees one.  This sweet … [Read more...]

Let’s Talk Normcore Chic

Ladies, I have a confession to make.  I am super camera shy.  While I adore a great photo of myself I do not love being in front of the camera. It is my least favorite part about doing my weekly fashion posts.  But I'm a firm believer in kicking yourself out of your comfort zone to meet new people, try new things and continuing to grow.  Often times I do this in haste and then later realize that by saying yes to that new experience I have made myself very uncomfortable.  That was the case when I said yes to chief stylist Rosana from DCStyleFactory earlier this month. She needed models for Let's Talk Live.  As in on-camera models. Eesh! I was fine at my fitting for Normcore Chic. Image courtesy of DCStyleFactory But in the days leading up to the actual television event, where I had … [Read more...]

May Flowers

They say April showers bring May flowers and suddenly that is all that is on my mind.  Whether it is planting them in my yard to brighten up our space or finding fresh floral prints for a touch of spring to the day, I can't think of a better way to start the week. Here are some of my favorite floral items to go on my wishlist.  My birthday is coming up soon.....     I Love May Flowers by victoriamason featuring a peony bouquet Vix Bikini Top & Marin Bottom/SheInside Navy Peony Print Skirt/Brooks Brother Floral Canvas Ballet Flat (similar)/Unique-Vintage Floral Bloom Post Earrings (similar)/Blue Flowers iphone case (similar)/Shoptiques Tropical Leaf Print Dress/LucLuc White Floral Print Skater Dress (similar) (similar)/Louche Mint Flower Double Ring Top … [Read more...]

A Few Favorite Fashion Bloggers

Each week I dispense fashion, beauty and fitness advice over at Social Moms. I realized last week as I was going over ideas for my column that I have never written about fashion bloggers. Trends, colors, ways to wear particular pieces or best bronzer for summer have been done. What better way to celebrate and highlight some of my favorite reads each week? Create a piece about them beyond my own blog.   Fashion Blogger by victoriamason featuring ASOS From Maria Jose to Jo-Lynne and a few others in between here are just a few of my favorite fashion bloggers who almost everyone can relate to, learn from and love. Read on!   My head is always in the fashion game. When I’m not working on my own weekly posts and link ups I’m looking to a handful of bloggers for … [Read more...]

Pasties and All

It's the season before I put on self-tanner! Come take a gander at my pasty gams! I no longer tan unless it comes from a tube or bottle and I just haven't thrown that into my daily routine yet. I'm trying my best to shop my own store called my closet these days because I really don't need anything. I came up with this look fast Monday morning as I scrambled out the door. I wore gladiator style sandals most of the day but changed into my wedge heels for the pictures. I think the sandals were a better fit. It might be my mission this season to find a way to wear these TOMS in a way I like.  I have had them for years and never can quite figure out what to do with them.   SHOP THE LOOK Black Forever21 Top (similar)/Merona Eyelet Shorts (similar) (similar)/BIG … [Read more...]

Manageable Monday

"sometimes it's the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering 'I will try again tomorrow'." -Winston Churchill This morning I poured water into my coffee instead of cream. Then I stuck my toast in the toaster and never turned it on. I drove the Third Element to preschool and received an email that the school didn't have power today. As the sun shone brightly overhead promising our first 80 degree day I decided to just lower my expectations and drove us home. Today, it is only about making things manageable because clearly soaring new heights will have to wait until tomorrow and this is just fine. That being said I couldn't resist highlighting a great look from last week's link-up, Whatcha Wearing Wednesday. Chanelle from The Kim Chronicles showed off "High/Low: The Bee Knees" … [Read more...]

#GHSummerStyle

The weekend promises to be blissfully warm and next week will be even hotter. Before long the pool (right across the street!) will be open and I'll be spending a large amount of time there.  Wearing the same cover up, flops and sunnies gets old fast.  I looked to Garnet Hill this spring for some easy looks that will stay strong all summer long.   Garnet Hill Calais Knit Dress/Eyebobs Polarized Sunglasses Black & Square Tortoise Ann Cole Mesh Cover-Up/Gentle Souls Break My Heart Gladiator Sandals Each piece is on-trend without going into the realm of being unable to wear after just one season.  What more could you ask for? FOR MY GIRLS Mexicana Embroidered Cotton Dress for Girls/Girls Paper Straw Fedora/Hooded Terry Cover Up My oldest daughter has the cover up in Real Teal and … [Read more...]

Ringer Tees & White Denim

I may just be mentally preparing myself for the upcoming summer and its laid back vibe but lately all I want to wear is a set of white jeans and a ringer tee of some sort.  Too bad the weather hasn't been cooperating so all I can do is create looks online and plan for the future.  Here are some of my favorites this week.  What summer look are you craving and planning?   An InLinkz Link-up TMC’s Whatcha Wearing Wednesday is looking for Co-Host’s! Interested? Just send me an email for more details! Are you trying to grow your blog or store? If so, I’m currently taking advertising bookings! For more details, email me. Linking up with Mix It Mondays /The Pleated Poppy/Because Shanna Said So/Style Elixir/Manic Monday/RealMomStyle/ … [Read more...]

Skirts & a Graphic Tee

It's not just last week's link up that had an array of graphic tee's paired with skirts but all over the online fashion community.  Whether it is a midi-length or skater skirt the casual and decidedly feminine look of the skirts mixed with the graphic t-shirt of your choice has become a go-to spring look.  We saw it last year but it has blossomed into full bloom for 2015. Just last week during the link up we saw these variations. Sandy a la Mode A Lovely Little Wardrobe Regally Soled I'm such a fan of this look for every day and weekend looks. It works in so many occasions and can be layered easily. Dress it up with a clutch and heels, throw on a sweater, denim jacket or blazer and add flats for a more casual take. It's effortless chic with a bit of fun thrown in.  The graphic … [Read more...]

Share a Look. Share a Haircut.

There was a time when I wore a lot of black and it was totally a depiction of what was going on inside was showing on the outside.  I changed my hair color a lot and never felt comfortable in my own skin.  I didn't feel confident in anything and so when someone started telling me what to wear and especially how I should never wear my human hair wigs, I didn't even blink. That's right.  The classic pony tail was never allowed to happen on my head.  Always down.  Never up.  It was a sure sign of subliminal defiance when I broke things off and wore a bun in my hair one spring day.  Years later, while the memories are still there they don't hold value or sway like they once did.  I revel in black and how powerful I feel when I wear it.  Or whatever I want on any day.  And that includes … [Read more...]