Outfit Post: Experiments

Here is my attempt at experimenting a bit, both with my clothes and hair. 

I wore this flowy blouse while I was pregnant and I just can't seem to put it on without feeling like I look as though I have a bun in the oven (even though it isn't even a maternity top!).  So I layered a cropped sweater over top, to give it more of a waist.  Paired with black jeans and black boots to make it even more sleek.  

As for the hair--I am a pony-tail addict who is slowly coming to grips with the fact that I wear my hair UP pretty much all the time (I never ever thought I'd be THAT girl!  Oh, motherhood...).  I seriously think my hair is molding into a way that only looks good pulled back now, so here is my attempt at a little bit of change--a happy medium.  Also, my bangs keep getting shorter and shorter....must. stop. cutting.

blouse: Target (old), sweater: Banana Republic (thrifted), jeans: Gap, boots: old, from Ross...and probably one of my best purchases EVER! $15 leather campus boots?  And I've been wearing them for at least 5 years!

I'm hoping these little experiments will hold me over as I am itching for a new look!  I'm thinking a hair color change (Amanda's new RED looks awesome!...but no worries, I won't copy you, sis!).  Either that, or a buzz cut and purchasing a collection of wigs.  What do you think?

xo

Jayme

Outfit Post: Mom Jean...Shorts

So I have been facing this conundrum-- the whole "mom jeans" shorts thing has become very on trend. And while, in general, I think it is very hard to pull off (the right fit is KEY), I think it is even more questionable when you are actually a mom.  But I do love the high waist look (nice for us short-legged gals) and wanted to see if I could make it work for me.  I found these Levi's shorts at the thrift store and they fit me perfectly.  My one qualm (in regards to all high waisted pants/shorts) is the butt pockets sitting really high on the tush.  So, in full disclosure, I wore a long jacket, open, when I actually left the house in these shorts.  ***also, I do not believe in moms--especially those who are approaching age 30-- showing their bellies in public, other than when swimming! my shorts just happened to need pulled up a tad and I didn't realize it till we were almost done taking these photos!  So please excuse that little bit of skin in the first few pictures. 

shorts:  vintage Levis, sweater:  (thrifted) J.Crew, boots: vintage, necklace:  birthday gift from my parents, socks: Target

I feel a little guilty for having both this and my last outfit post be denim shorts + tights + sweater...but that just happens to be my "thing" right now.  Guess I'm not quite ready to let go of summer, and this is my way of hanging on!  We do have a couple pair of high rise cut-offs in the SHOP right now if you want to try your hand at this look!

xo
Jayme