I know Shana has hit on it before, but OMG! This last-month-of-school thing is crazy. I mean, it’s like senioritis for moms. I’ve basically checked out. My poor kids. Like, Lunchables-replacing-freshly-cut-strawberries checked out. Our usual stroll up to the door as the last bell rings has become, oh I don’t know, a 25 minute late mad dash. Homework? What’s that? Are we still doing that? (it does help that it’s Kindergarten homework) — And, I literally find myself sniffing through the kids laundry for any socks that don’t make me want to lose my breakfast just so they have something to re-wear to school (seriously stinky feet — just my kids?). Yep, grade-A hot mess over here.
And then, inevitably, about an hour after Brooks has left for school and I’ve had my third (fourth?) cup of coffee I start to go down that mom-guilt rut of thinking.
“I should really be doing more”
“That Batman costume probably wasn’t a good school outfit”
“A Ziploc full of SpaghettiO’s will probably get messy”
So, to make up for the total disaster that is us in the mornings, I pull myself together with some yummy (read: sugary) snacks as a peace offering to my boy who keeps missing his favorite part of the day — the pledge of allegiance — and throw together a great outfit for pick up to serve as a strong counter-argument to any onlooking Mom who’d started to think I’d given up.
Which brings me to reliving some of these “outfits of redemption”…
Outfit #1
Babysitter and lunch date at the mall with my momma! Whenever I am meeting my super conservative, super southern, Dallas-born-and-bred mom for lunch (in public), I try to tone down the grungy girl who doesn’t shower and hangs out at skate parks. How did I do? My mom is always stoked when I am not rocking dirty pants, Vans, and actually brush my hair. So, I am going to call this a win.
Wearing:
Shirt: Kut from the Kloth ‘Asriel’ Button Back Lace Top
Tank: M.Rena Lace Camisole in White
Pants: Paige Denim ‘Hoxton’ Ultra High Rise Ultra Skinny Jeans (Mae)
Booties: Dolce Vita Yazmina Bootie ON CRAZY SALE! almost $100 off right now
Bag: Vintage Chanel Crossbody I stole from my mother’s closet just for the day but I am loving this similar looking Kate Spade that’s at a slightly more reasonable price.
Outfit #2
This was my favorite outfit of the month. Actually, my favorite day of the month. I’m not sure if it was the short burst of warm weather and sun shining (We’ve had rain for days!), the smiling faces on my littles at the playground, or the popsicles before bedtime. Actually, not any of those things. For purposes of this blog, I’m going to claim the great day came from the outfit! It was the outfit for sure! And the shirt’s only $17.99 (and still available online!). FYI, I sized up on the shirt just to make sure it covered my stomach and am glad I did.
Wearing:
Shirt: Target Embellished Envelope Back Tank White – Xhilaration
Pants: Citizen for Humanity ‘Rocket’ High Rise Skinny Jeans (Stage Coach)
Boots: Totally hacked old Frye Boot (Similar – before I cut off the tops. eek! I know!)
Hat: Need Supply Filipa Hat- sold out now (But I am loving this wide brim wool hat!)
Bag: Cleobella Mexicana Clutch in Ivy
Outfit #3
So, if you follow me on Instagram (all 37 of you), you know I raided my mom’s closet this day and found her old two toned ‘Not Your Daughter’s Jeans’ – Ugh! I hate that name so freaking much! I did love the built in tummy tuck technology and epic color blocking of the white front with black sides and back. And, I got this shirt in a boutique in Edwards, Colorado. It’s ‘The Raven’ by Kerisma. I honestly was not feeling this outfit. I sort of felt like a Beverly Hills Housewife. But then, Shana commented that I looked as tall as Cams… and well, don’t we all want to be as tall as Cams? And Dave was totally into me — said he felt like I looked rich and therefore made him look successful. Weirdo.
Wearing:
Shirt: Kerisma Raven Top (similar)
Pants: Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (kind of similar)
Shoes: Prada Open Toe Leather Sandal
Bracelet: Rachel Zoe (similar)
Outfit #4
Another super sunny day after a whole week of rain! Both boys had school today while Miss Roman and I had a girls morning complete with an Americano and Chocolate Milk (she had the Americano — OK, obvi JK!). Kinda love just listening to this girl talk these days. My heart was melting that with every single sip of milk she first wanted to cheers our drinks and tell me we are “bestest fwends ever ever”. — A best friend! Effin’ finally!
As for the fashion, we both rocked our floral prints! I love the unexpectedness of the bright florals contrasting against the deep black silk. I paired it with some go-to black denim. But, I liked it even more with my white shorts from the sandals post last week. Obviously this top has been on repeat for me!
Wearing (Me):
Shirt: Joie ‘Finnegan’ Floral Print Silk Top
Tank: M. Rena Lace Camisole
Pants: Hudson Jeans ‘Krista’ Super Skinny Jeans
Shoes: Same totally hacked old Frye Boot as outfit #2 (again, Similar – before I cut off the tops)
Wearing (Roman):
Dress: Peek ‘Denver’ Embroidered Sundress
Shoes: Minnetonka Kids Side Zip Double Fringe
Headband: Baby Bling Headband
Outfit #5
My boy had field day and skateboard club so I needed something I could run around in. Which of course means casual and comfy. I just threw on my dirty chucks with some white denim and actually fell in love with this pairing. It’s like house painter chic. I will definitely be rocking this again. And the shirt. I am a huge huge HUGE closeted (now open) ‘One Tree Hill’ fan. And I just can’t resist a cheap Target shirt that references something similar to Brook Davis’s Clothes Over Bros clothing line first introduced in about minute 28 of season 2’s episode 12 (Ok, I don’t really know when — maybe?). So there it is, I am waving my dork flag high today. And owning every second of it might I add. (cue husband rolling his eyes)
Wearing:
Shirt: Target Clothes Before Bros Graphic Tank
Pants: J Brand ‘Maria’ High Rise Legging Jean
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi
Hat: Mitchell & Ness Denver Broncos Snapback
Your Everyday Edits
Ok, enough about me! Let’s talk about you!
I’ve become obsessed with stalking this hashtag. It’s a total time suck. But seriously, the inspiration there sustains my fashion fix long enough for the kids to have done something horrible during my distraction (like filling my purse with earth worms — true story).
And these four… You girls just took it to the next level!
@lessthanapineapple : This combo is girly yet rock n’ roll. You nailed it. The dress, the jacket, and the boots… combined to perfection!
@madabymada : Girl, you look awesome in green. And the minimalist sandals with that perfect ponytail just has you lookin’ great!
@francesayme : Yes! Pattern mixing on an epic level. The gingham, the floral, and don’t get me started on the amazingness of those flamingo sandals! Nailed it!
@thesteviedaries : You said it best, “Business up top and casual on bottom for school drop off!” I wish I looked this good and effortlessly cool our school drop off vs. my standard casual up top and casual on bottom getup. I love every piece of this!
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Peace n’ Love — OE
Love your commentary on end of school! Nailed it. Also – theblack Yasmina boots size 7 are $78 on Amazon – too good to be true??
Lol! I love that you dress up for your mom. I totally do that too. It’s not that I’m pretending to be someone, just that I’m happy to dress
*happy to dress up a bit (read:’dress like a grown up’) for her. I mean she’s my mom it’s the least I can do, right? OE, I really dig your style.
You are gorgeous and funny and I am totally digging this post for the combo of humour, realness, and cool outfits 🙂 I also kinda want to puke in my mouth a bit every time I hear “Not your Daughter’s Jeans” . UGH. It’s like it’s marketed to cougars or something.
I love how artistic you are OE–both in your outfits and the way you post on The Mom Edit. As per usual you’re inspiring me in both. Also, those white with black jeans from Mum–rockin’ awesome. I hope she let you keep them. I can’t wait to raid my mom’s closet on June 13th when I go home to the States for the summer. Woot woot!
And the end of the school year…imagine being both mom and teacher. It’s tough stuff. But I’m not complaining–no way! I get the summer off shortly. G R I N =D
Take care.
Ann from Kremb de la Kremb