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I wore this outfit to church this morning: white long sleeve top and plum jeggings topped with my navy vest and gray fringe scarf. I kind of love how my pants match my hair, haha! What I liked about this outfit: I love the top because it has lace detail. I love the jeggings because they're a pretty color and SO comfortable. I love the vest because it keeps me warm without being bulky. I love the scarf because it adds warmth and interest. I love the boots because they're a nice color and low heel. What I didn't like about this outfit: the vest is too big. Later, we went up to the Asheville Outlets and since I knew we'd be spending most of our time outside, I decided go with a warmer outfit. I changed out my vest and gray scarf for my cardi-coat and patterned scarf. Its really clicking with me how different textures help make an outfit interesting. For example, I wouldn't pair the knit scarf with the knit cardigan. I think it would look weird. Wha

Sometimes, I look at childless couples (namely Mary & Evan who seem to have SO MUCH FUN together) and I'm think, your life is like one big date! (Because there are no toddlers to chase and no nap times to make it home for.) My life used to be like that too...but I didn't value the opportunities for quality time. I think I'm might look back on this time with little ones, in a similar light. Look at all the opportunities for quality family time that we missed out on! And now they're grown! We'll all be going different directions. We ran errands together as a family this morning. (I didn't consciously go with this mindset but all these thoughts occurred to me afterwards.) Maybe I just woke up on the right side of the bed, but I just had the BEST time with my family this morning. You can turn something as mundane as running errands into opportunities for quality family time. We stopped by Starbucks and it didn't feel like a desperate-

Remember they heyday of blogging when EVERYONE had one? Or more than one? Where people just spilled all there thoughts out onto the Internet? I really miss that! I know I've mostly been posting outfits lately, and that's because its easy content for me to create. But maybe I'll start actually sharing more thoughts soon. Anyway. I'm looking for some blogs to read. I'm looking for mamas sharing real-life outfit posts and stream of consciousness blogs and just blogs written by people that are average and imperfect. I don't want Starbucks blog. I want the small down coffee shop blog. I once wanted to be a popular blogger. But I think I've now realized my blog is NEVER going to be a money maker. And that is perfect. Its my personal log of what is going on. If you have a blog like that, let me know so I can follow you. :)

So, I wore this outfit the other night to a meeting. Well, meeting . That sounds fancy. It was a MOPS leadership team meeting. Still sounding fancy.  It was a bunch of moms desperate for a break getting together at Panera to drink chai lattes and plan out a couple MOPS meetings. (MOPS stands for "mothers of preschoolers" for those of you who don't know. If you're a mom check out MOPS. They also have MOMS next which is for moms who have older kids.) ANYWAY. I also wore it this morning to drop the kids off at mothers' morning out. Because hallelujah , everyone is well enough to have someone else watch them again.  I broke from the PMT challenge prompt because I was in need of easy and comfy and cozy. Also, the more I search Pinterest for outfit inspiration, the more I find myself drawn to athleisure-ish.  I've been browsing more capsule wardrobes and I'm realizing that someone else's capsule wardrobe isn't made for me. I

Today's formula: solid colored top + cognac moto jacket + black jeans + cognac booties + metallic statement necklace As you can see, I hardly stayed on prompt at all. I DID have black jeans and a purpley-maroon top first. But the collar was kind of wrinkly and when I tried to iron it, it got all stretched out and looked awful. And THIS purple top didn't look good with black jeans. What I like about this outfit: super comfy. I feel very "me" in this outfit. What I don't like about this outfit: The zipper doesn't lie smooth and you can see the very high rise and long zipper haha. And yes. My hair is purple; Vidal Sasson London Lilac to be specific. And yes, I'm loving it!