Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Summer (Mom) Style: Brights & Chambray

This is how I feel about today.


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Shorts: Target (Also worn here and here)
Chambray Sleeveless Shirt: Thrifted (Also worn here)
Sandals & Belt: Target

I get my hair cut and colored today and tomorrow we begin our staycation!


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We live in Florida, just minutes from sandy white beaches.  So we decided to forego the expense of a hotel and stay home . . . but we're going to spend three days acting like we're vacationing.  We're going to camp out in the living room, stay up late watching movies, go to the beach, go to museums, see a matinee and go to the Gulfarium.  We're also going to eat a lot of junk food!


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Okay, so about this look, which happens to be Outfit #13 of my 30 for 30.  I've come to the conclusion my "mom uniform" is made up of shirts and shorts, but I'm at least trying (key word here is trying!) to be a little creative with them.  On days I'm staying home with the kids, I tend to go a little light on the jewelry and wear more casual tees.  And on days I'm going somewhere (like here!), I pile on the arm candy and try to dress up the shorts a bit.

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Wardrobe Wednesday, Dear Abby Leigh, Transatlantic Blonde, Trend Spin, Suburbs Mama and I Feel Pretty

18 comments:

Style Journey said...

You can never go wrong with bright bottoms and chambray. Have fun on your staycation!

Ginny said...

Your stay-cation sounds great! I love getting my hair done too :) I agree that shorts and a t-shirt at the best summer inform :)
Ginny

the domestic fringe said...

You're in a gorgeous place for a Stay-Cation. Hope you all enjoy! I'm sure you will...sounds like tons of fun.

Cute outfit, as always.
~FringeGirl

Alison @ Get Your Pretty On said...

That top is absolute perfection! I would totally wear this outfit every day. Lucky you, living so close to the beach! So if you're going to the Gulfarium you must live close to where we head for our annual vacation. :)

TaraMixandMatch said...

You look adorable! Loving the color of your shorts!

Content Director - Strong Female Leaders said...

You've lost weight, girl. Haven't been here in a while and I noticed. Cool outfit, especially the shorts. I've got quite a few "mom outfits." Tha'ts all I wear now.
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Anonymous said...

I saw those shorts at target today and almost bought them! So cute-I may have to go back:)

Ashley @TheCreamToMyCoffee said...

You look so happy in these pictures! You definitely seem like you are ready for a vacay! I love your idea of staycationing - I'm looking forward to hearing how it went!

Rita said...

Love the outfit! If you get a chance, please link up to my What We Wore Party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-we-wore-3.html

Side Street Style said...

Love this sleeveless shirt - on my must buy for summer. Such a fun, stylish and casual outfit - great for warm days :)
Just popping over from What I wore wednesday link

Laura x
www.sidestreetstyle.com

Katie said...

love the bright shorts! so cute!

LyddieGal said...

Sounds like you are going to have a lot of fun! Plus you get to take the money you would have spent on a hotel and use it for other fun things!
Chic on the Cheap

Laura B @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels said...

I love the chambray with the bright red shorts! It would be perfect to linkup with my chambray linkup from yesterday.
walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com

Cara said...

A little pampering is the best way to start any vacation or staycation! Staycations are great - so many people don't take advantage of the attractions their area has to offer unless out-of-towners come to visit, it at all.
Also, I'm loving your colourful shorts. I'm on a mission today to find some. I can't believe I used to just survive off of cut offs!

Sherry said...

What a fun look! I can't get enough of Chambray this summer!!

Strappy Heels said...

I love your strappy sandals! So adorable.

Melaina25 said...

Hope you are having a great staycation!


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Lauren said...

Great photo's! It is always nice to see bloggers having fun with their shots! :)

Lauren
www.laurenslook.com