Shimmer

Do you have items in your closet that you only wear once or twice a year? I hate having stuff like that, because it feels kind of wasteful - but this skirt fits firmly in that category.

Something Unexpected

I tend to wear a lot of outfits over and over again. Not surprisingly, I don't have a massive wardrobe - and it's all about having items that can be worn multiple times.

All together ooky

They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family
Their house is a museum
Where people come to see 'em
They really are a scream
The Addams family
Neat

Sweet
Petite

So get a witches shawl on

A broomstick you can crawl on

We're gonna pay a call on

The Addams family

This is it! My Hallowe'en costume for the year - Morticia Addams!

Tie one on

Do you have any items in your closet that you can never let go of? This sweater is one of those things for me. It belonged to my Mum, and is probably older than I am. 

So 90s

I pretty much always adhere to the rule "If you wore it the first time, you shouldn't wear it the second time" and since stirrup pant leggings, empire waist/spaghetti strap dresses and wild patterns were SO my jam in the 90s, I do try to avoid them when they make a resurgance in the stores.... mostly.

Fall in

 

Garden Party

Recently I attended a "garden party" themed bridal shower for a family friend.

The decor was lovely and it was nice to see ladies in a lot of flowy, floral dresses.

Play it again, Kid!

So, obviously a staple of the Mom wardrobe is items that can be worn many times over with many different pieces. I wouldn't even REMOTELY say that I have a minimalist wardrobe, but I definitely have a lot of mix and match items.

That's why the fancy leggings are back - and I've worn them with my grey asymmetrical tee from Torrid. I love love love this tee. It's so funky and different, and yet it's so. freaking. comfortable, it's legitimately like walking around wearing pajamas in public - but, you know, without the weird stares and judging and stuff.

I was at my big kid's ultimate frisbee tournament all day when I wore this, so I definitely needed pockets (to put my phone and all the other random things my kid hands me during the day), so I topped it with my acid-wash denim vest... which always makes me think of the 90s. But in a good way.

Super comfortable sandles, curly hair and a dark lip for some drama (cause you KNOW Mama lives for the Drama, lol).

Expect to see any/all of these pieces over and over again!

This is where I link up!

Weekday Workwear

I hardly ever brush out my curls.... I don't know why - I mean, I like how they look when I'm having a good hair day - and straightening my hair is a tonne of work, so really this is my only other option for styling this madness.

Red Sweater Tee

It's been so so dry here lately - so much so that there's a total fire ban on where our cottage is because there are brush and forest fires breaking out! So I was so glad that it's been raining for the past couple of days - because we need it!

Repeat on Repeat

You know how you have those few items in your closet that you just love.... and you will probably continue to love for years to come? That's how I feel about this top and this purse.

Bikini Body

So, I promised myself when I started blogging again that I was going to be more transparent about what I actually wear when posting outfits for the blog. I wasn't going to "curate" some fake lifestyle just to have super pretty outfits to share with you. And I wasn't going to hide away from the things I may not be super happy about either.

That day before a shower hair

Ok - so where are my curly haired girls at?

A Time Away

Dear Readers,

Are you still out there? If I've lost you forever, I apologize. I hope that you moved on to other Plus-sized Mom blogs full of sarcasm and love. If I haven't lost you, then I am soooo glad you're still here!

I didn't plan it, I just found that I needed time. I love this blog, I love you, dear Readers, but I needed a time away. A time to focus on myself, my family, my home businesses, my life! But the other day I thought - you know what I miss? Blogging!

Cropped

We're finally (FINALLY!) getting some warmer, more springtime appropriate weather!

Comfy (New)Chic

*Disclosure: I received these items for free from Newchic in return for a post reviewing the items. All opinions are 100% my own*

Do you remember when I posted telling you about Newchic?

Good Taste

I am very lucky to have family members who have good taste. Almost everyone has experienced that gift that you open and say "Thanks!" when you're really thinking "Oh gracious! Please have a gift receipt!"

Double Duty

So - spoiler alert - this is not a purple skirt - it's a purple dress!

Pantsuit fake-out

I do love a good black suit - but I haven't actually owned a pant-suit in ages.

Winter Prints & Floral

When it's -20'C outside and I have to keep putting on my down coat and giant winter boots I start to get a little clothes-antsy.