Easily en Trend

Happy Monday to you all!

With Fall being just three days away I thought it was a good time to share two very easy ways that you can be on trend. You probably already have at least one of these in your closet.

I combined two trends here and they are very easy and chic at the same time. It might sound like a “no duh” piece but the white tank has been just everywhere and definitely continues into the cooler season. Great to layer with or use it as a transitional piece. Wear it in the day when its warm but throw something over it when it gets chilly.

But what should you put over top? A bomber!! This is def a look that can be dressed up or dressed down. To the pumpkin patch or out for dinner.

Just in case you needed a reason to shop or go through your closet and see what you’ve got. I have your back. Haha! Now let’s stroll into this week with a strong, hot coffee, and the excitement of a new season on the horizon.

Have a fabulous Monday full of style and I also hope it’s just, like, easy.

Godspeed.

Fall Fashion 2022

It’s that time again! Fall Fashion!!!

This is my favorite (and seventh) post I do all year long. Even though I’ve been m.i.a. with my fashion things, I’d never miss this! It’s that time of year when we start talking about all things fall. Do I decorate for fall September 1st also known as today? Oh yes. So I’m kicking off my yearly Fall Fashion List with a color…my favorite one…

1. “Amazon” which is basically Kelly Green

   Of course this is my number one. For me, green is always “trending” because it’s most certainly my favorite color. Even my bridesmaids wore this color ten years ago. But, for this Fall Fashion season it’s all about green. I love how playful the color is. Wear it head to toe or use it for that perfect pop of color.

2. Olive Green

Who’s ready for a dirty martini? Give me three huge gorgonzola stuffed olives in mine. That’s the exact color we are talking about. Green again? You bet. If the brighter green isn’t for you give this fabulous color a shot. It’s a huge staple color in my closet for more reasons than it matches my eyes. It goes with so much. Pair it with tan, black, or deep purple perhaps.

Find these great transitional joggers and jacket from Banana Republic.

3. Corsets

This is always such a fun trend I always love. Lingerie on the outside. It adds an edge and a lot of interest to an outfit. This super chic corset is from Victoria Secret because I might be one of the only people not mad at them. You can try this look over a sheer top like I did or as always, a blazer is your best friend. Wear it under one with high waisted pants.

4. Transparent & 5. Black on Black

Out of all of the looks I’ve done for Fall Fashion this one is my favorite. It speaks very much to my overall style which I refer to as “Edgy Glam”. I combined two trends in this look and the first is transparent and sheer looks. This amazing bodysuit from “We Are Hah” was a fantastic purchase. The next is black on black, which is an ongoing trend but it was all over the Paris and Milan catwalks. When rocking this look think about mixing textures for a more elevated vibe. I chose sheer and a shiny snakeskin.

6. Cutouts

A little edgy and a little chic. Always up by alley! Try it with s bold shoulder, too. Next time you’re buying a dress think about showing a little rib.

7. Colored Leather

In the fall, one of the best ways to add texture to an outfit is a leather type of material. This year it’s all about colored leather. This Cognac color is very on point.

8. Molten Lava

I’m all about the colors most of the time and I deeply love red. Molten Lava was everywhere for London’s Fashion Week. So step into fall in this vibrant and bold color and get ready to sizzle.

As always trends are just that and if you don’t like it never be a prisoner of them. Wear what you love.

Stay tuned because this weekend I’m bringing you three bonus trends because I simply couldn’t help myself.

Thank you for stopping by! Now go enjoy that Thursday and make sure to end it with a little bubbly.

Never Forget Yourself.

Hello, Friends!

I’ve had this post sitting in a draft status for a very long time because when I decided to publish it, I wanted it to be right. Instead of talking about fashion, food, or drinks, today I’m talking about something that is and always has been very important to me. I also hope that it can help a Mama or bring this to light when someone may need it.

YOU WERE YOU BEFORE YOU WERE A MOM.

Read that again. Then maybe one more time. It’s so easy to get lost in the world of Mothering. You so deeply love the creature or creatures you’ve made. They fill your life with light and happiness and the need to take photos of them all day long. It’s also exhausting and overwhelming because you want to be the best “Mama” for them. But that starts with you being you.

When I was finally headed into motherhood, for those nine months I took a lot of time reflecting on how important it was going to be to still maintain me who I am as a person. I’ve always had that in the back of my head.

Early on, when pregnant with Theo, someone said to me “Oh so now your blog is going to be a Mom blog right?”. I thought how strange that was because I blog about the things that make my personality what it is. And not that I don’t share things here and there about the kids but this is my space. My place where I’m maybe not thinking about if I fed my kids healthy enough for the day, if I was a good enough Mom that day, or stressing over something else I did or didn’t do. It’s a good thing to have a hobby that’s just yours when so much of yourself is shared throughout the day.

I’ve also had many comments about how I’m dressed when with the kids. For example, “I don’t know how you find the time to look nice with kids” or “You don’t dress like a Mom.” Which that last one I don’t even know what that means. My inspiration to finally get this out of a draft status is my fellow blogger friend Tracey (“atraceofcool” on Insta go check her out). She is flawlessly and stylishly killing it as a Mom. We were chatting about this topic when I told her I had this post started and I randomly add things to. I feel she strongly understands the concept of still being a person and feeling like you. She has such fabulous style and doesn’t let motherhood hinder her.

The moral of the story is you can be a good Mom if you don’t keep some things around that made your heart sing before those babies did. Like dressing head to toe in sequins for example. I also want my children to grow up and be proud of the person I am and be happy that they grew up with a Mom that was happy and not only enriched their lives but hers too. And, of course I share the things I love with them (minus cocktail making of course), but sometimes Mama needs to dance in the kitchen, blast the music, grab some wine, and cook alone.

Take time for you. It’s important. I am by no means an expert parent and I’ll never pretend to be but this information I feel is true. To close this out, being a Mother is an absolute honor and I love that I got to be one and is truly one of my favorite things in my life.

I’m leaving you with this quote from a friend of mine that she told to me when I was watching her be a new mom herself and now I pass this sage wisdom on to others.

“You don’t change your life for your kids, they adapt to yours.”

— Tara Niesslein