SPRING STYLE

Maybe it’s my current season of life or the current never-ending-winter in the northwest, but I’ve been feeling ready for style re-vamp lately. Also being in Southern California for the past month with so many Legoland days has immersed me in a new kind of fashionable, wearable mom style. Sharing some things I’ve picked up lately and am liking.

SHOES

The crew socks and sneakers look is my whole style lately. Extra warmth and extra practical.

Classic white sneakers. Any kind. If you happen to wear smaller than a women’s size 8, you can shop kids! I discovered this trick and it saves me so much (at the time these were under $30).

Converse all star high tops. Nike bought converse and revamped the classic All Stars, they are so much more comfortable than what we grew up on. Cushioned insoles! So great.

Leopard print Adidas. A find! If you can fit a woman’s 8 or smaller, it’s your lucky day. A steal ($26), so cute and comfortable.

JEANS

I love all of Madewell’s perfect vintage straight jeans and I buy on super sale. I cut the hem on most to hit above the ankle and they are so much more wearable that way. Each wash fits a little differently. Have also heard good things about these ($25!) and am trying them.

TANKS

Trying this and this

SWIM

here | here | here (all full coverage booty, so hard to find!)

OUTERWEAR

still wearing this in the northwest

an oversized denim jacket. Trying this this and this and sizing up in all. Will report back which one is the keeper.

on the hunt for a good trench

HATS

Wearing one every day while I walk my kids to school. Perfect for covering unwashed hair, keeping the rain (or if we’re lucky, the sun!) off my face

black ($9! Has held up surprisingly well over two years, still looks new) | white (I showed up to preschool pickup in this last week and my friend was wearing the same one. Looks good on everyone.)

THE WORKOUT CROP TOP

Athleta, a B corp, makes the best crop top, normally $60 but sometimes on sale for as low as $15.

UNDER IT ALL

While we’re here, the best ever undies from here (and also their leggings!). Sustainably made, no show under leggings, so comfy. And this daily comfy no wire bra.

What are you wearing and loving these days?

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2021

It’s here! Cardholders can shop starting today (7/16) and everyone on 7/28. Here are my top 10 picks this year.

A few notes: the faux leather spanx are typically the number one seller each year, and for good reason. They are a dressy version of a legging and perfect for all kinds of fall/wintery outfits. I size up.

I worked with T3 this year on styled shoots for their products, and the T3 Micro compact hair dryer was one the products I tested and photographed, and it happens to be included in the sale. I love this one! Nice size, lightweight, the power of a full size, and delivers a fast and sleek blowout at home.

The Zella workout shorts I had my eye on but are already sold out. Sometimes Nordstrom restocks throughout the sale.

Same with the kids hunter boots.

The Zella live in leggings I’ve had and loved for years. Things I’m eyeing: Zella joggers, some tops and dresses, and I love the ease of a slip on style shoe.

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2020 TOP TEN PICKS

Only my top 10 picks this year! The jogging stroller we use every time we run with both kids, the leggings I’ve worn religiously since college (and one of those pairs I’ve had for over 10 years and still look new), the faux leather leggings that I wear when I want to “dress up” from the leggings, other warm items and workout staples. Only the essentials, all neutrals, and tried and true pieces I love. The sale is open starting today for cardholders, and to the public starting August 19th. Things do sell out, so just keep that in mind if you have your eye on something you love. Happy retail therapy for a wild and crazy year for all of us.