Gearing up for Convention in Hotlanta

With the help of my fashionista friend Shannon, I've begun to pull outfits for next week's R+F Convention. Not only am I excited for some me time away from the kids, I'm even more excited to learn more about the products that have changed my skin and finally meet some of the faces that have been my inspiration, support system, and mentors!  Ohh, and have I mentioned a new product will be unveiled in Septempber 12th?!?  It's going to be so much fun to be in person as this goes down!

These are some of the outfits we've pulled...still thinking about glam night!!

Black skinnies, drapey top, and nude open toe sling booties

 Navy and white stripe dress, field jacket, and necklace

Dark denim skinnies, patterned top, nude open toe sling booties

Dark denim skinnies and navy polka dot blouse with neon accessories

How many more days, ladies?!?

Summer Looks for My Babes

You know that I love to coordinate my boys and their outfits, and I love anything with a horse emblem on it!  Ralph Lauren is having a mega sale right now.  I'm talking shorts for $10!!  These are my favorites for the boys.

Seersucker Preppy Shorts

Vintage Cotton Chino Shorts

Cotton Madras Prospect Short

Sanibel Swim Trunks

And this trunk too

Neon Polo (Classic colors are also on sale!)

Cotton Preston Pants

Go get your kiddos preppified!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

This sale is huge and includes your favorite brands...a little Tori, a little Kate, etc.  As I browse the pages, I'm thinking about staples for fall.

My husband can attest that I LOVE animal print accessories. I already have various prints, but I love these ballet flats and pumps. The flats look so comfy; and the pumps will be so chic with a black sheath for church.

Samara Foldable Ballet Flat

Marlin Calf  Hair Pointy Toe Pump

This is also the time to snag a great pair of jeans at a discount. I always joke that once you buy designer denim, you won't go back. Yes, you may pay more money upfront, but the fit and quality are unparallel.  It's so worth the extra dollar!

Paige Denim Skyline Skinny Jean

7 for All Mankind Highrise Skinny Jean (to prevent that muffin top!)

 

I already wear my boys' birthstones stacked on my right hand, but I would love a bar necklace adorning their little names. They are my world and proudest accomplishment. Of course I want to show them off in my accessories!

Moon and Lola Bar Pendant

Now, for the unfashionable. Workout clothes have become my uniform now that I'm home with my boys. I've heard that these leggings are fabulous. At this price, I'm willing to give them a try!

Zella Live In Reversible Capris

 

Do yourself a favor; go check out this sale!

J.Crew Factory Clearance Faves

It's become a game to see how good of a deal I can find on my favorite styles!  Since we've gone to one income, this game has only heightened out of necessity.  After all, I don't want to become the frumpy mom!

As an added bonus, you can use the promo code SALETIME for an extra 50% off clearance items.

Airspun Baseball Sweater

Gathered Top

Scalloped Shift Dress

Cotton V-Neck Sweater in Anchor

Ponte Peplum Top

5 inch Chino Shorts

Printed Draped Popover

Dotted Shapes Necklace

What are your favorites?

Beach Cover-ups

Cover-ups can be tricky.  Do they really cover up what you want?  Are they too see through?  Are they too thick for the southern heat?  These are a few that I've been loving this year.

I have actually monogrammed myself two of these.  I adore them!  They're lightweight and provide additional SPF.  I have a mint and light blue fishing shirt.  We'll be at the beach very soon, so I'll post some pics in them.

J.Crew Tunic

Old Navy Printed Cover-Up

What are your favorites?

Let Freedom Ring

While I love celebrating our nation's independence and all the fun that comes along with it, this holiday always marks the halfway point of summer.  Summer flies by after the Fourth, and then it's time for school to start back. This year I can truly enjoy the holiday. I don't have to worry about counting down the days until I'm back to work. So let true freedom ring, y'all!

On today's installment of "Fashion Friday," I'm sharing my favorite Patriotic looks.

We all know how hot it can be in this day. I love this tank. It's a statement in itself.

Holdfast Printworks

Target Merona Shorts

Lilly Pulitzer Foster Knit Shift Dress

Splendid Maxi Tank Dress

Who likes shopping for swimwear? NO ONE!

For right now, my days of donning a bikini are over.  My new modest swimwear drives the hubby nuts.  He's always nagging, "You're not 50!  You've just had a baby..."  I still have my preggo line for crying out loud!  No one wants to see all of that.  While I appreciate his compliments, I'm just not comfortable baring that amount of skin right now.  Everything has shifted; nothing is where it used to be.  Looking in the mirror, I find myself stuck in that scene from the road trip on The Sweetest Thing.

My favorite place to find swimsuits is TJ Maxx.  They have been having the best selection lately.  This week I found 8 pieces that I liked, and I bought 3.  I think that is a personal record!

I'm not quite to the point that I want personal pictures in a swimsuit for the whole world to see, so the models will just have to do.  Trust me, they're much easier on the eyes!

Badgley Mischka 

And the back is my favorite!  The back of a one piece can be tricky and very unforgiving.  This low back and cute detail are very flattering.

Bleu Rod Beattie Brighton Bandeau Tankini

I love the pattern on this one; it's bright and fun!  See, who said tankinis had to be blah.

Instead of the matching bottoms, my suit came with the solid sea colored bottoms.  

Bleu Rod Beattie Midas Halterkini 

What are your favorite styles for mommas?

Fashionable Friday

I have become a lover of all things elastic.  Not only is the elastic very forgiving in the muffin top area, but the higher waist is an added bonus.  I have officially turned into my mother; I love a higher waistline!  These shorts feel like you're spending the day in your PJs, but you look cute and like you gave a LITTLE effort.

Forever 21 Tribal Print Dolphin Shorts

Not only are these shorts adorable...they're only $13!

Forever 21 Chevron Print Dolphin Shorts

Vince Camuto Drawstring Waist Print Shorts