sunglasses – Oakley (patio sample sale); a splurge, 10 years daily wear
scarf – UncommonGoods (gifted)
graphic t-shirt – Kohl’s
long button-down overshirt, boots & purse – ROSS
skinny jeans – Forever 21
cuff – borrowed
nails – biosculpture gel by Polished (gifted)
Outfit total = $138.96 (minus $60 sunglasses = $78.96)
As moms, casual everyday outfits are our bread and butter. Looking put-together doesn’t require Prada; it requires skillful dressing and make-uping in five minutes flat while tying little shoes and throwing Cheerios on the table. In other words, easy to slip-on, coordinated clothing is a godsend. Oh, and life-friendly colors, cuts and materials matter more than showering (there’s always dry-shampoo for that).
With two little girls running around, I’m a mom just like you. Over the years, I’ve shared some of my top-secret personal tips for looking stylish on a mom’s busy schedule and nearly nonexistent me-time . The following pictures are not Vogue-quality. They are, however, realistic and affordable – no $900 price tags here. In fact, all are under $100, allowing for some creative math. (If an item has been in use 5+ years and qualifies, by my personal rules, as splurge-worthy, it no longer adds into the cost of today’s outfits). You may even be able to recreate some of them with pieces already in your dresser. After all, they came out of mine.
beanie & leggings – Forever 21
graphic t-shirt – Kohl’s
necklace – Cutie Gems for Emerald Cuff (gifted)
purse & booties – ROSS
sweater – gift
Outfit total = $49.95
sunglasses – Oakley (patio sample sale); splurge noted earlier
shirt, cuff, jacket & skinny jeans – Forever 21
necklace – garage sale
envelope clutch – vintage (borrowed)
booties – Free People. A splurge, six years
Outfit total = $329.99 (minus $60 sunglasses & $199 booties = $70.99)
jacket – Laura’s House Boutique
scarf – Styles
cami & t-shirt – Forever 21
leggings – Ruby Ribbon (gifted)
boots – ROSS
bracelet – borrowed
envelope clutch – vintage (borrowed)
Outfit total = $52.99
sunglasses – Oakley (patio sample sale); as noted earlier
necklace – Forever 21
sweater – JC Penny’s (Black Friday sale)
tank top – Old Navy
jeans, boots & bag – ROSS
Outfit total = $129.96 (minus $60 sunglasses = $69.96)
cami, cuff, leggings & boots – Forever 21
tunic & necklace – Emerald Cuff (gifted)
purse – ROSS
sunglasses – Oakley (patio sample sale); as noted earlier
rings – gifts
Outfit total = $111.95 (minus $60 sunglasses = $51.95)
red cuff – vintage (borrowed)
dress, wood bead bracelet & necklace – gifts
bag – borrowed
sweater – JC Penny (Black Friday sale)
booties – Free People; splurge noted earlier
Outfit total = $208.98 (minus $199 booties = $9.98)
blouse, bag, blazer & heels – ROSS
necklace & bracelet – garage sale
turquoise ring – gift
shorts – 99dresses app
Outfit total = $78.97
beanie & necklaces – Forever 21
sweater – ROSS
dress – Walmart
booties – Free People; splurge noted earlier
bag & bracelet – borrowed
rings – gifts
Outfit total = $229.97 (minus $199 booties = $30.97)
hat – vintage (gift)
sweater – JC Penny (Black Friday sale)
jacket & leggings – Forever 21
necklace – garage sale
rings – gifts
skirt – Kohl’s
boots – DSW (clearance); splurge snow/rain boots, five years
Outfit total = $240.98 (minus $189 boots = $51.98)
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