Mommy Style Monday: Flannel

 

I am trying to fit in all my fall and winter clothes one last time before it gets too hot! My flannels are on constant repeat. They are super cozy and comfortable. This one is from J.Crew Factory. I love J.Crew Factory because I feel like they bring the items that were popular at J.Crew to the factory a year later at a discounted price. I had my eye on this flannel a year ago around Christmas time but it was sold out. When I checked the Factory at the start of fall I was so excited to see it and quickly ordered it! 

Mommy Style Monday: Pattern and Stripes

One more of my favorite sweaters before Spring happens! I love mixing patterns and this sweater makes it super easy and it was a winter favorite of mine!

Mommy Style Monday: Army Coat and Adore sweater

 A great jacket is the perfect piece for a mom because they tend to be more wipeable and are great for hiding stains. This Old Navy fatigue is one of my favorites!

Mommy Style Monday: Ankle Boots

These are some of my favorite ankle boots and my go to shoe options. 

Mommy Style Monday: Some of my Favorite Coats

A cute coat is a huge staple piece for my winter wardrobe. Whether it is a pop of color or some leather accents, my closet is always in need of a new coat! 

Mommy Style Monday: Flannel

This is another one of my favorite flannels. I love the classic check pattern and it is the perfect thickness to keep me warm and cozy. Flannels can double as a "sweater" by wearing them around your waist and throwing them on when it gets chilly. I am still very much in love with this hat as well! It has saved me from many shower-less days.

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Mommy Style Monday: Cape Scarf

 

I am in love with a big cozy scarf because it elevates your look and keeps you warm without too much bulk. When I saw this cape scarf at Madewell I knew I had to have it! I also love that it has arm holes because it helps keep the scarf in place and gives it the beautiful cape look. But I can forgo the arm holes and wear it as a normal scarf should I choose. This cape is also great for the mom because I can wrap Adler in when we are outside on a walk or playing outside. 

Mommy Style Monday: Date Night

This last weekend Dane and I were able to go on a date. Date nights are rare now that we have a baby boy but we still like to squeeze in some alone time even if we aren't going out to dinner and a movie. When I first gave birth we didn't want to leave our baby boy but he was still little enough that he slept through almost everything so it was easy to still have time together without leaving Adler. Since we are home for the holidays my family was more than happy to watch him for our date night!

 This J.Crew sweater has been on repeat since Christmas! I am a huge fan of color blocking and this pop of red is the perfect addition to my wardrobe. 

Mommy Style Monday: Grey sweater and LOVE tee

This is one of my favorite tees. It’s a Zoe Karssen and if you haven’t tried on of her tees they are super soft and the perfect fit. I even wore this tee up until 28 weeks pregnant and it didn’t stretch out! 

My hair has spent a lot of time up and thank goodness for the top knot because it makes my look more polished. I also thought I could never pull off red lipstick but that was because I wasn’t used to seeing myself in it. Now and wear it when I need a little color to my outfit and love looking for excuses to put it on. 

Mommy Style Monday: Bien sweatshirt and hat

Ever since giving birth I have had to rethink many of my wardrobe choices. I still loved my dry-clean only sweaters and heels but those didn’t seem like the greatest option anymore. I wasn’t willing to ruin my nice sweaters and since I was on my feet A LOT I wanted to be more mobile on my feet. Now don’t get me wrong, my nice sweaters and heels still get lots of use but it was time for me to find a comfortable and stylish mommy style. 

When I first gave birth I wore a lot of sweats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. I would always see moms on Instagram looking so stylish and put together. I always thought how could they do that with all the stresses that come with being a first time mom (later I learned don’t judge someone’s life based on what you see on Instagram). I was sick of of wearing sweats all the time and not looking cute so I decided to start putting together outfits that were stylish but still comfortable. I also wanted an outfit that I would wear out on a date night or a night with the girls. I decided to start taking pictures of my outfits so that I would force myself to look cute and it really helped me feel better about myself because we all know our body is a little off when we first give birth.

This might sound obvious to most people but I thought I would be one of those moms that still wore all my nice clothes and wouldn’t have to change my style at all. I was wrong. And even though my outfits are clothes I already had in my closet, knowing I can still look cute and throw my outfit in the wash after a long day is very comforting. 

I love this outfit because it is very simple but I feel like the hat elevates the look. The hat is also perfect for when you don’t have time to shower. The ankle boots are from Old Navy and they are so comfortable and on trend. 

I can also add a red lip to this outfit to make it a little nicer for a date night with the husband or a night out with the girls.