Thoughts.....on Clothing and Adulthood

sweatshirt & vest: stylemint // jeans: rag & bone (similar here )// boots: diy (similar here )// sunnies: ray ban (available here )// bag: louis vuitton (via saks) // jewels: stella & dot 

Let me start by saying this post was brought on by a comment I recently read on Facebook (which is ironic because for the most part everything on facebook annoys me...including said comment).

 It was a girl saying something to the effect of "why do girls care whether or not other girls wear SKIMPY COSTUMES on halloween" and "the only girls who complain about this are the ones who DON'T LOOK GOOD in skimpy costumes, they are just jealous", how trite and cliche right?.............Usually I would have just gone about my day but now I'm all fired up.....To the first part: you are correct, I am so thankful that my life involves so much more than caring about what you choose to clothe yourself in.......to the second part: you are 100% FALSE!!!!!!

Now, I'm coming from a place of newfound wisdom on this issue.....I'm not "hating" on you because I'm jealous that you look better in a skimpy costume than me, its quite the opposite in fact. I can pretty much GUARANTEE you that I feel just as SEXY in a sweatshirt, flannel vest and jeans as you do in your bra and underwear that you refer to as a "costume".

I don't know, maybe its from motherhood or just GROWING UP that I feel this way because I'm not like a staunch feminist (although I am a huge advocate for women's rights) but I would like to point out that I love my body....I actually am way more comfortable in my own skin after I had my son than I was in high school or college....HOWEVER.....I RESPECT myself enough to know that I don't have to show 90% of my skin/ cleavage/ butt cheeks to get the attention I deserve.

Like I said, this is not me trying to offend anyone or call them out.....it really doesn't matter to me what you wear (I'm more concerned with doodle's outfits).... and lord knows I've had my questionable fashion choices (we all have). But think twice before you go around saying that the only people that complain about you looking like a SKANKBAG are the ones who are jealous of your body....maybe once you enter ADULTHOOD you will have a different perspective. Or maybe you won't , geez louise there are still several "Real Housewives"that have yet to be enlightened on this issue!!!!!

What are YOUR thoughts on CLOTHING and ADULTHOOD....have you learned anything about how you perceive yourself? I hope so......because you are AWESOME :)


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And for the necklace du jour......The Stella & Dot Lillith Fringe

Tricking Mother Nature: 5 Tips on How to Look Chic in Rain

outfit deets: trench: the limited (old)// tee: stylemint// jeans: rag & bone// shoes: shoemint// bag & jewels: stella & dot

Over the years I have learned a lot from rainy days......don't wear a sundress during a downpour, suede loafers are a horrible shoe to tromp through mud puddles in and my favorite: don't try to look like you have your act together...mother nature and everyone else around you knows that you don't. Which leads me to my go-to rainy day outfit that has taken me some time to perfect. (Sidenote- although I was totally content with my outfit....my hair and makeup decided to declare war on me so they will be left to the imagination...)

1.Wear a jacket this is actually MEANT TO BE WORN IN THE RAIN.....I got this awesome trench from The Limited a couple of years ago and it was one of the smartest purchases I have ever made. If I didn't already own this one then I would totally buy this little number from Max Studio.

2. Next, wear a comfy but still stylish t-shirt, this Stylemint number definitely does the trick.

3. DO NOT wear a flouncy skirt or dress when its raining because 9 times out of 10 the wind is blowing during that rain storm and you will look like an idiot trying to hold your skirt down...trust me on this one, I've been that idiot way too many times :) A chic pair of  pants like some coated denim have enough edge to not be boring.....like this Rag & Bone pair.

4. I know Hunter rain boots are actually pretty cute and very practical in the rain....but I hate rain boots because I think they are really heavy and I can barely walk in them. I like wearing shoes that will keep my feet dry but still have an edge....like some tough booties like these from Shoemint.

5. Lastly, your accessories should  help your cause not hurt it....like a sleek leather cross-body bag so that you don't have to be finicking with your purse while trying not to loose your balance in your chic booties :) My pick is this beauty from Stella & Dot

Now throw your hair in a top knot and there you have it, the "what the hell do I wear on a rainy day" conundrum has been solved, you're welcome.

The Dark Side



outfit deets: top: target// pants: rag & bone// shoes: sam edleman// hat: new york & co (old)// nekclace: stella & dot



Do you ever feel like tapping into your dark side? I know you guys may perceive me as having a pretty girly style but I actually love all things black and piles of eyeliner and dark lipstick....so ya know what....boom, this outfit just happened! I'm so excited to show you guys these new Rag & Bone pants because I'll be honest...I want to wear them every single day of the week. Its kind of hard to tell from the pictures but they look like leather in person and they have a ton of zippers and they make me want to actually show my dark side....so stay tuned, my style discovery is about to take a dark twist....!

Stella & Dot Bambeleo Necklace available here

Rag & Bone RW9 available at piperlime.com