{What Mama Wore in the Freezing Tundra}

Hello my darlings!

Why is it that Tuesdays after long weekends feel like Mondays on crack? Horrid analogy but honestly everything is like pulling teeth over here, not to mention a toddler who did not nap and would only like dadda to make her a snack, sorry kiddo dadda is at work... With other adults and no meltdowns...

On top of that it's seriously a frozen tundra out there and getting dressed is a pain in the butt. Unless it's my pj's for bed! But when I do have to go out, I make sure and layer up, wear water-proof boots and a hat keeps the crazy, unstraightened hair under control. These shades are my favorite attempt at looking cooler than I actually have ever been, but I love that they are very different than my usual pair.

I saw this coat on one of my fav mommy bloggers and new I had to have it, so warm but has a cute shape to it so I don't feel frumpy (I think I need the beige one!!). The boots are a few years old and I honestly have gotten so much use out of them I am considering another purchase!

Coat // Similar Hat // Shirt // Open Cardigan // RayBans // Leggings // Shorts // Sorels // Barneys Bag (Can't find online but love this slate one)

Here are a few other cold weather options I can't live without!

1.Top Shop Fur Lined Parka 2. Fringe Coat (for layering!)

3. Vince Camuto Parka 4. Kensie Faux Fur Trim

5. Fur Trip Drape Sweater m 6. Hunter Boots (don't forget the welly sock!)

Hope you are all getting through the week with less meltdowns and more coffee/wine than me!

xo

Natalie

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{What Mama Wore: Dressed Up Layers}

Hello my darlings, what an insanely cold week it has been!! Trying my hardest, to keep it chic during these cold months and it's happening (at least a couple times a week) with the help of layers.

I wore this outfit to a baby shower for my cousin and his wife who are expecting twins!!!! The weather was horrid. Horrid. Horrid. So I snapped these this week and it got me thinking about getting dressed in the winter, so hard to do but helps me get through the gloomy weather. Don't get me wrong, most days are spent in yoga pants and any loose comfy top that happens to be clean but once in a while you have to throw on a little something and feel dressed up.

The dress is so old I am embarrassed to admit how old it actually is, worse would be that I don't even remember the last time I actually fit into it... lol or perhaps I remember the exact day (long long ago) that it fit.... But it's a favorite. The long sleeves and bright floral print make me happy. Throw on an open cardigan, leather leggings because that length is a tad short for this mama and some over the knee boots, all to get through the cold New England day. The hat covered the hair that had been sprayed in an obscene amount of dry shampoo and bangs I am considering growing out. All that and you have yourself a pretty ok outfit, but best of all I felt put together, on a gross wet and cold day, which is a win in my book.

Lesson in this outfit: leather leggings are a perfect swap for tights on wintery days, a black open cardigan is your investment for covering le bum and layering up without looking bulky and a hat cures all hair ailments.

Here are a few options to duplicate the look!

1. Vince Jersey Shift Dress

2. Target Open Cardigan - Ebony (undr $30!!)

3. Floral Print Crepe Shift Dress

4. Navy Floral Print (may need to buy this one! under $50!)

5. Halogen Open Front Cardigan (40% off!)

6. Sam Edleman Over the Knee Boots

7. Top Shop Faux Leather Leggings

8. Hat

9. House of Harlow necklace

10. David Yurman rings

xo

Natalie

#whatmamawore

{ What Mama Wore: Travel Day }

PS I have worn this shirt a million days in a row. I want this one and this one.

// Free People Tunic // Beanie // Tank // Leather Leggings (want these) // Wedge Booties // Danby Cardigan want it in black.... Love this one // Similar Suitcase // Bangles // New lip color I am obsessed with // Blanket Scarf (just got it last week but can't find it online, loving this personalized one and this plaid one // Burberry Sunglasses (similar here) //

Last Friday we boarded a train to NYC and then headed to a friends house in Jersey for the weekend. It was EXACTLY what the doctor ordered and goodness I can't wait to be back and spend more time in the city.

Traveling on a train with a toddler means lots of carrying said toddler, spills and snuggling when she fall out. Which means a chunky cardigan, tunic and blanket scarf = a prerfect travel outfit. The comfy tunic is a new FAVORITE and since the weather was so absolutely Fall-like, I decided a blanket scarf and this cardigan was all I needed, AKA I didn't take either off all weekend!

Here is to hoping this is my last sick day in bed with Zoe, because I HATE seeing her like this. And for Christmas shopping that is just about to be done with two more (large) purchases. Thank goodness for Amazing Prime people!!!

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xo

Natalie

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