What I Wore | Spirit of Summer

WhatIWore: Felix and I have had such an awesome summer so far. Since I’ve been spending more time with him and less time at my computer, it’s almost felt like the summers I had when I was a kid! I remember getting off the bus after our last day of school and thinking how endless the summer felt and how much possibility there was to have fun. And that’s how I feel playing with my son now! 

I’ve kept my summer wardrobe super easy - either jean shorts and a top or dresses (which were in storage for the most part while I was pregnant or nursing!) So it’s nice to just throw on a hat and sandals and a dress and go. For Felix our issue is more about staying on top of laundry because this kid loves to get dirty! I picked up these outfits at Old Navy (today’s post sponsor!) I love how cute Felix’s little arms look in a tank top (which reads “Live every day like the first day of summer”) and the printed shorts are great at hiding little grass stains (because he wears the same clothes all day).  

I just love these photos of us playing together. Felix has a ZEST for life (all caps!) and he brings us so much joy. We’re absolutely embracing the spirit of summer - I hope you are too! 

When: June 12, 2016

What:
Hat: Self Made
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Dress: Old Navy (via gift card) on sale for $15!
Shoes: Birkenstocks

On Felix:
Tank, Shorts and Shoes: Old Navy (via gift card)

Where: Park and later brunch with my brother and sister in law and my nephew!

What I Wore | Maxin’ and Relaxin’

WhatIWore: Here are photos of a dress I wore the other weekend to go out to breakfast with Felix and Adam and then to lounge around the house. My mother in law gave it to me and on the hanger, I thought it was going to be really loose and drapey. When I tried it on, I really love the fit! It’s flattering but comfortable - the easy kind of summer dress I’m after these days! 

When: June Weekend

What:
Hat: Self Made
Shades: Cactus Flower (local boutique)
Dress: gift (from TJMaxx)
Bag: Frye
Sandals: Birkenstocks

Where: Breakfast with my fam

What I Wore | Simple

WhatIWore: This is something I wore almost a month ago! I can’t remember much about what I did that day, other than go to the coffee shop to work on my laptop for about an hour or so. I only remember because one of the gals sitting near me complimented my hair and it was the first time I had curled it in a long time. It’s so nice when someone goes out of their way to say something nice to another person. I wish I did it more myself because little acts of kindness actually do make a difference. Adam and I talk all of the time about not becoming jaded or to quit trying to make the world, or at least our world, a better place for our son. Start small, keep it simple, never give up. 

When: May 19, 2016

What:
Shades: Target
Tee Shirt: J.Crew (similar here)
Jacket: Old Navy (similar here)
Belt: Target
Jeans: J.Crew
Sandals: gift of Clark’s from last summer

Where: Coffee shop

What I Wore | Vintage Blue

WhatIWore: Good morning, everyone! I hope your day is off to a nice start. It’s been tough waking up to the news these days, and I admit, it’s been really heavy on my heart. Writing about outfits just feels so shallow and unimportant. It’s something I’ve thought about a lot over my hiatus these past few weeks. The world feels like a very scary and hateful place to me right now and I’ve been less likely to put time and energy into getting ready or picking out clothes and instead just spending all of my time with my husband and son. 

That said, showering is a good thing, and taking care of yourself is important. Yesterday I thought had a babysitter arranged (did not), so I took the time to get ready and put on a nice dress for a little pick me up. Plans (and clothes) changed and I ended up doing more of exactly what we’ve done all summer. Pushing the stroller, playing at the library, to the park park park, getting grass stains, playing in the dirt and quality outdoor time. 

If I can put the rest of what I’m feeling into words, I hope I can share soon. In the meantime, I’m sending my love to Orlando, the parents, families and friends of the victims and to the LGBTQ community as a whole. When will this madness end?

When: June 13, 2016

What: 
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ in crazy tort
Dress: Vintage (and looks home sewn!)
Shoes: gift courtesy of Clark’s from last summer

Where: En route to a coffee shop session (but changed as soon as I knew the sitter wasn’t coming)