Billabong Beach Pants . . . With Sorels . . . Because it’s Marquette . . .

So . . . I bought these beach pants . . . and was seeing all of these amazing pictures of friends on spring break . . . so I decided to bust them out.  I LOVE beach pants for the summer.  They drape so well, they cover your legs without being dowdy and you don’t have to worry about cellulite, super pale skin, spider veins . . . whatever.  PLUS they’re comfortable.  As in ridiculously “I-feel-like-I’m-wearing-PJ’s-right-now” comfy.  BUT.  It’s cold.  It’s not summer here yet.  So . . . I wore them with my Sorels.  #win-win

Wearing:

Pants: Billabong Beach Pants

Tank: Favorite Target tank – again

Hoodie: Alternative Apparel

Boots: Sorel Joan of Arctic Wedges

Ring: Bing Bang “Lure” 

Socks & Sandals: Not just for Grandpa

I mean, I know I live in the Yoop (Upper Peninsula of Michigan), but I want to wear sandals in April.  APRIL, dammit!!  April.  Come on.  I bought these bad boys recently and couldn’t wait to wear them so I thought, “socks??  No . . . maybe?  Let’s see . . . ”  So I tried them on, sent a pic to the style master (Shana), and felt confident leaving the house after getting her ok.  Now I’m so excited to have a way to rock sandals despite the fact that we (STILL) have snow and my feet are perpetually cold.  #makeitwork

Wearing:

Faux Leather Leggings: Express

Sandals: Sam Edelman 

Sweater: (Old) Similar here and here

Tank: Yep, Mossimo again

Scarf: Jersey Infinity Scarf

Jacket: (Similar) from Guess

Aaaaaand . . . Still Wearing Boots

Um . . . did I mention snow?  Not like, oh there’s a little bit of snow left over from the winter, but as in there is literally a WINTER STORM WARNING as I type this.  I wish I was kidding.  I am not.  Soooooo . . . no sandals today.  I thought I’d try out the monochromatic look with some over-the-knee boots since the weather is not cooperating.  I’ve never done the monochromatic thing – well, aside from black – and I think I kinda like it?  I only tried it because the pants and sweater ended up on the floor near each other and I realized they were the same color, and . . . inspiration via bedroom mess?  Sure, I’ll take it! For spring I’d update it by wearing a bright poppy color like these jeans and this sweater together . . . and finish by adding these shoes.  I kinda love that!

Wearing:

Boots: Old Nine West, similar here

Jeans: Similar, and these are the perfect poppy color for spring

Sweater: Similar, and this sweater matches the poppy pants

Tank: Mossimo Target tank 

Leopard Print Booties & Bright Lips

I like adding accents like animal print boots or bright lips (or a statement necklace, or a bright bag, etc.) to add a little something to an otherwise fairly boring sweater and jeans combo.  Bright lipstick is always my go-to when I need a quick pick-me-up.  It helps to make you look less tired and more put together than you feel.  Also, these boots are surprisingly comfy.

Wearing:

Boots: Nine West

Jeans: Express, Express Girlfriend Jeans here

Tank: Undercover Mama Nursing Tank

Sweater: Similar

Earrings: Shorter version for moms with babies who grab everything (and on sale!)

My Go-To All-Around Favorite (Nursing-Friendly) Shirt

True story: I wore this shirt to a friend’s birthday dinner and two other girls were wearing the same shirt.  It wasn’t in that awkward “OMG we’re wearing the same shirt” kind of way, but in that “OMG I love that shirt, too!” way because there’s SO many prints and colors to choose from and it’s so EASY to throw on over jeans, leave the top button unbuttoned (ow-ow!), add layered necklaces and you’re good to GO.  Nursing?  No problem.  Spit-up?  Throw it in the washer . . . AND dryer.  No dry-cleaning needed.  I kinda loved the red lips and bright pink combo . . .

Wearing:

Shirt: Express Portofino

Necklace: BaubleBar (mine sold out, but this one is pretty amazing and you can customize it . . . mother’s day??)

Earrings: BaubleBar

Jeans: GAP legging jean

Wedges: Similar from Jessica Simpson

Jacket: Similar (and 40% off with code TAKE40) 

Scarf: Similar from ASOS 

Lipstick: Stila in Beso

My Favorite Sweater (Now on Sale . . . finally!)

I’ve been obsessed with this sweater ever since Shana gave it to me last August.  I love that it’s so comfy and soft and easy to nurse in.  I added a lace bralette underneath for a pop of color and knotted the side for a bit more shape.  These pants are FAVORITES of mine. They’re like leggings, but super opaque (no show-through here).  The best part is that they HOLD everything in . . . they’re like shapewear and you can throw them in the wash.  (They’re also on sale right now at Macy’s!)

 Wearing:

Sweater: Free People (now on sale)

Lace Bralette: Free People (Urban has one on sale)

Pants: Macy’s (also on sale!)

Shoes: Valentino Dupes from Necessary Clothing, also available in flats

Bag: Michael Kors (similar) with Lily Jade insert to turn it into a diaper bag!

Necklace: BaubleBar (similar)

And now onto the fun stuff . . . You guys!

Francesayme always makes mixing patterns look so easy and fun . . . I’m loving ofthistleandthyme‘s pop of color with her bag . . . glfleck’s comfy sweater, boyfriend jeans and red flats combo, and ruthyannie’s adorable dress and jacket . . . I love the fresh color combo!  And can we talk about the_fly_mommy’s pic?? I love the hat and sunglasses (always trying to find cute hats to keep the sun off) but my favorite accessory is the wine glass in her hand . . . looks amazing! 🙂

As always, thank you for playing along . . . we love to see what you guys are wearing!  Join us by posting pics on Instagram using the hashtag #myeverydayedit and follow shanachristine,  camilledipaola, girlmeetsbaby, and myself (scottiliz) for more of our own everyday outfits.

Anyone watching Game of Thrones tonight??  I am so excited . . . I’ve read all of the books, but I’ve heard they’ll be killing off characters that haven’t been killed in the books . . . agh!

XOXO,

Scotti