Lesson learned

This outfit is a lot better looking in person.  It didn't photograph well.  I am attributing it to my phenomenal iPhone photography skills.  Or the fact that my 16 month old spit up all over me just prior to taking these pictures.  That is my penance for bouncing and swinging him around while he was drinking his bottle.  So, if you walk away with anything from today's post, it is this: don't dance with a drinking baby.  Especially when you are wearing a silk skirt.  Yes, now I know many of you are shaking your heads and thinking, Duh.  But, some of us aren't quick learners.  So, be kind.

Daily Style File
3/4 Tee:  Old Navy (Fall 2011)
Cropped Tee:  frenchi via Nordstrom (Summer 2011)  Skirt: Laundry by Shelli Segal (old)
Necklace:  Anthropologie (Fall 2011)
Shoes:  Gap (Winter 2011)

I Wore It Where?
preschool, playdate, errands

Subtle stripes

One of my (very) few fashion rules is no horizontal stripes.  I'm a curvy mama and as much as I love the classic look of stripes, they never seem to translate well on me.  I've tried, time and time again, with no success.  Until recently.  I finally found a horizontal stripe that works for me.  Slimming, subtle, sophisticated. At Old Navy and on my derriere, no less. 

Old Navy is one of those stores that I shop at in waves.  Maternity clothes?  Check.  Postpartum clothes?  Check.  Inexpensive and trendy?  Check and check.  However, up until a few weeks ago, I hadn't been into an Old Navy in a couple of months.  Blame it on Old Navy overload when I am preggo.  My recent finds (combined with their recent promotions) have reminded me why it is good to remember to stop in once in a while.

This skirt has gotten me so many compliments and it was less than $20.  I love the subtlety of the color and the width of the stripes.  The fabric is thick and the cut is slimming.  It's a feminine skirt, but not in a flowery feminine way.  With the chill back in the air, I was also excited to break out my new moto jacket from Target clearance.  I think it looks so much more expensive than the $28 I paid for it.

Daily Style File
3/4 Tee:  Old Navy (Fall 2011)
Cropped Tee:  frenchi via Nordstrom (Summer 2011) 
Skirt:  Old Navy (Fall 2011)
Jacket:  Xhilaration via Target (Fall 2011)
Necklace:  Brand unknown via Nordstrom (Summer 2011)
Scarf:  Source unknown
Tights:  Spanx
Boots:  Franco Sarto via Nordstrom Rack (Fall 2011)

I Wore It Where?
preschool, errands, shopping, birthday party

Pop of purple

Usually if I wear a lot of a single color it is black.  It's always been my go-to color.  Today I was feeling more like gray though.  The gray clothes in my closet were happy.  Gray is the new black, didn't you hear?  And what better way to break up the gray than to add a pop of purple and some pattern mixing.

I was a little unsure if the draping of the skirt would be flattering to my lady lumps.  But I actually really like it.  Plus, it is easy to move in and get down on the floor to play with the kids.  Chic and functional?  Done.

Happy Friday!

Daily Style File
Shirt:  Frenchi via Nordstrom (Spring 2010)
Jacket:  Joseph A. via T.J.Maxx (Spring 2010)
Scarf:  D&Y via Nordstrom (2010)
Skirt: Old Navy (Fall 2011)

Leggings:  Connection 18 Seamless via T.J.Maxx (Fall 2009)
Boots:  Siegerson Morrison via Nordstrom (2009-ish)

I Wore It Wear?
playdate