{What I Wore: Off the Shoulder}

I am all about the off the shoulder this season. And put together a romper and off the shoulder (not to mention pockets!) and I am quite close to heaven.

First off I wore this to our Memorial Day BBQ to our fabulous realtors house and it survived, meal prep, wine drinking, her adorable 9 month old and a clingy toddler. Second, it washed well and was just super comfy. I can definitely see myself sporting as a cover-up or dressing it up with some wedges.

If it came in other colors I'd buy them all.

Romper // DVF jelly sandals sold out but like these clear ones// Old Sunglasses but love these pink ones// Hat (old but they have new coloways and under $40!)

Photographing outfits usually happen when this girl is asleep but sometimes this nap skipper likes to be included.... lol

Here are a few other off the shoulder items I am eyeing, this for date night, this one for girls night and I want this casual top in a million colors to wear every day!

1. Chambray dress.

2. Black Top & this floral one & this white one (all under $20)

3. Maternity Romper (for my preggo mama's!)

4. Tie Dye Maxi dress

5. Off the shoulder body suit, perfect for high-waisted cut-offs.

6. Shorts romper.

Hope you all are having a great short week.

xo

Natalie

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{What I Wore: Springtime Layers}

^^ That elbow dimple and squishy face kill me ^^

On me: OFF DUTY sweatshirt old Sincerely Jules// Old Navy dress// Target Sandals// RayBan sunglasses// Foley & Corinna bag via TJ Maxx Bag (very budget friendly here and loving this beauty)

On Zoe: Gap Hat// Old Navy dress old (love this grey one here)// Sandals//

Can I be honest here and say layering has always been a fear of mine? No judgement zone, right? I always feel like I look a hundred pounds heavier, and let's be real I can't even afford to look 5 pounds heavier.. lol

But I thought I'd ease into it, especially since springtime spiratic temps are chilly in the AM and way warmer by mid day. This sleeveless dress was super light and a perfect base. When I layered a slip, a sweatshirt and my trusty gold birkenstock wannabe's it made for a perfect weekend brunch and a trip to the Arboretum. Brunches are a little different these days and require a park play date afterwards (mainly to reward the toddler for not throwing everything on the floor and keeping meltdowns to a minimum) so having a comfy outfit is necessary.

Then I realized I was breaking that whole white before Memorial Day rule, but you know what??? I say bleh too that rule... lol

I am definitely feeling the whole dressed up sweatshirt thing which made me feel a lil chic! This one is from Sincerely Jules's first collection (love her style!) but loving this one from the current one. This and this one are on my wishlist too (& on super sale!).

PS I have worn these sandals so much I am think I need these.... They are just so darn comfy and maybe they'll embarrass the mister a little less.. I think he dies every time I wear the gold ones...

Oh and I'll be posting some of my favorites from the Nordstrom Half Year Sale later today!!

xo

Natalie

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{Maxi Dress Season Has Arrived}

Hey hey! First I'll complain, what's up with sleep regressions always happening when you have the most to do? Z will only nap on me (if you follow me on IG you know this already!) and cries bloody murder when we put her in her crib at night. Which brings us to our millionth sleep training session, it's been a brutal couple days but hoping that we are back to her falling asleep on her own with no tears.

Pedi says it's a developmental leap, but could be the molars she has coming in or simply a growth spurt. So really it could be anything.... Yeah. Could simply be that this is life with a toddler, things change and mama has gotta go with it... lol Oh the joys. I will say that the naps on mama (that haven't happened in so long, unless she was sick) are pretty glorious. Trying to just do as much whenever I can and enjoy her cuddling close and the quiet that comes with a baby napping.

Now onto my favorite article of clothing in my closet. The maxi dress. Anyone else feel like they could live in them all summer long?! Well the season is upon us ladies!!!

This one was a TJMaxx score that I wore on Mother's Day (and again today). Comfy even in the warm temps we had on Sunday and also perfect for true spring weather which we had today with this oldie but a goodie blush pink leather jacket from Reiss and comfy booties.

^^^give the girl a toothbrush and she's entertained for at least 20 minutes^^^

^^^ummm her air dried bed head is my favorite!^^^

And since most of my stuff is in storage or packed I'm adding a few others I can take from play dates to date night (on a budget of course!).

1. This one is an early b-day gift to myself, here is a budget friendly option.

2. This one is under $40 and I want it in every color!

3.On a budget and only buying one this would be my pick, can be easily styled up with wedges, necklace and a leather jacket or down in chucks and a denim jacket.

4. Perfect one for a spring wedding.

5. And for all my preggo mamas, this maternity one is perfect for before and after.

Also, I wanttttt this jacket but will most likely get this budget one.

A maxi is with out a doubt a MUST HAVE for any woman but especially a mama! I'll be embarrassingly honest and admit to buying multiple black ones in a style I love because I litterally wear them out. What's your must have for spring/summer?

xo

Natalie

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