A Mommy's Closet: July 2014

Swimming can be stressful for a Mom. I've never had to do a summer pregnant ... but I have lived through two summers of breast-feeding, and now a summer with two children pulling at my suit instead of just one.

Saturday- I took both of them (by myself) to my friend's families' lake cabin. Here is what I wore.

Headband, White tank (Target Maternity for extra long length), Swimsuit is Old Navy(link below), grey skirt also Old Navy(at least 5 years old).

I recreated it below on Polyvore.

I like simple, classic pieces that will work for years down the road.

Lake Day by amylawrence21 featuring a wide strap tank top

This swimsuit was on sale for 20 bucks just before we left for vacation. It has been a great suit. It covers my problem areas without making me feel too old. I love the cut of the top. I get lots of compliments every-time I wear it. It always washes great. The retro look for 20 bucks is a steal for a good swimsuit!

It was actually cool enough to add a scarf to my 4th of July outfit here. We had awesome weather. I wasn't dying from the heat and I left my thick hair down the whole night!

I think the scarf made the whole outfit much more put together!

-AMY

I'm a young mom. 27.

Motherhood brings all sorts of new aspects to getting dressed for the day.

After two children... I am left weighing ~~the same~~, almost the same but with a whole new body. The scale isn't really all that different but my body.... so different. My hips are wider. My boobs are smaller. My hair is thicker. My skin is paler. My make-up is barely there. My hair is always up.

Has anything not changed?

I need comfort. I need stain-free (does that exist). I need easy to wear. I need coverage.

I want cute. I want to be in style. I want to feel confident.

I struggle with being 27 and still wanting to appear 27, not 55. But also look like a mom. I don't want to be mistaken as the babysitter.

The 4th of July is here and I have three outfits I have tried out this week that have been successful in fitting all those requirements for my life. I like festive for Holidays! So prepare youself for red, white, and blue.

Outfit 1:

My top is a Piko top from Kiki La Rue. Bubble necklace was from Very Jane, I think. Lenin pants (not pictured are from Old Navy... see below.

I tried to recreate it on Polyvore. Changed it up by doing a blue Piko and red bubble.. same white pants.

4th of July by amylawrence21 featuring old navy pants

I wore this to church. It is perfect for a dinner out or even a cookout if you don't live in 100 degree weather and humidity! Piko tops are a must for mothers. They cover you up from the top and are long enough to cover your bottom. SO comfortable.

Outfit #2:

This is my running around outfit for the day. Lunch with my husband, grocery shopping, and a haircut for my youngest. I couldn't decide on shoes... they all three work in my book.

American Eagle lounge tee. Kiki La Rue Skinny Jeans. Amazima necklace, Flip flops from Buckle:10 years ago.

Same outfit with Toms.

Again with monogrammed Converse.

(Shout out to my 4 year old for taking these pictures!)

I went with the flip flops. I am a flip flop girl... I really don't need any other shoes but I like having options.

Outfit 3:

I am spending the 4th at my sister's house celebrating my neice's 2nd birthday party. The kids will be in the kiddie pool. We will be outside all night, cookout, and fireworks.

I took note that everytime I meet up with one of my younger, single friends... they wore some sort of oversized white t-shirt with something awesome... a really cute boot, a flannel button down, awesome crazy curly hair.
My favorite purchase of the year is probably this white tee that cost 4.88 at Wal-Mart. It did shrink some in the dryer so I am due for another.. this time I will go one size larger.

So this is me trying to be hip, a little festive, and super comfy.