When I tried this outfit on for Jonathan he laughed out loud! He said I looked like a mom straight out of the 80s. Well I was born in the 80s…does that count?! But he didn’t think it was ridiculous – he thought it was cute and harped on the fact that fashion really is SO cyclical. Here we are in 2020 and shoulder pads, spandex, AND fanny packs belt bags are trending! He encouraged me to wear my hair in a side ponytail but THAT would be crossing the line. Haha. Anyway, I have a feeling a unitard and sneakers is going to be my “mom uniform.” It’s comfortable, flexible, and you can easily layer one up with outerwear.

This is my first pair of Air Force 1 sneakers. Y’all know I am better at walking in high heels than flat shoes so this is new territory for me. When I bought these kicks last week they were all over the internet. Apparently I was not the only one excited about the blush and iridescent swoosh because they are selling out quickly. Act fast! For your reference, I sized down half a size. They are a heavier sneaker then most, but they’re leather and comfortable straight out of the box. This is something I can definitely get used to…plus they’re available in baby/toddler sizes. It will all be worth it when the baby and I hit the streets in matching shoes (insert heart eyes). And so it begins…!

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Unitard | Sneakers (available in iridescent & white here) | Baby Air Force 1s here)| Belt Bag – Gucci (look for less here)

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Pair a bodysuit and jeans for an effortlessly chic look this Labor Day Weekend! This playful item is only $20 and is petite-girl friendly. I’ve tried on sooo many of these things and 90% off the time the torso is too long. If you recall, I first styled these paper bag jeans here. I hope this look demonstrates just how versatile they are. I removed the matching belt and replaced it with my Gucci fanny pack. Yes, I said it! The fanny pack, aka “belt bag,” is the new cross body bag. In fact, many styles from the early 90’s are suddenly “cool” again. But don’t worry, I will fill you in on all of that next week at Fashion Week. Stay tuned!

Labor Day Sales

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Urban Outfitters | (Up to 15%) | Get 30% off sale items (in Stores + online) | Ends 9/3

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Bodysuit | Jeans | Rainbow Pumps (look for less here) | Belt Bag (look for less here) | Earrings (similar) | Rainbow Roses – J. Miller Flowers

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Belt Bags

Belt bags, fanny packs, whatever you want to call them, are the best things since sliced bread. Get ready to take on the world hands-free with one of these little things. Gone are the days of black vinyl fanny packs. 2018 designs feature sequins, velvet, and luxurious waistbands. I take back all of the ugly things I said at Disney World way back when. #Guilty

Overalls

You heard right! Overalls are making a comeback and they are better than ever. From embroidery, colored denim, to lavish materials, these onesies make a statement without even trying. I think we can all appreciate an outfit that requires little to no effort once in a while. Now the question is, are you ready to look 30 going on 13?!

Flare Jeans

I have touched on this before, so I’ll keep it brief today. Clean cut skinny jeans are slowly but surely becoming obsolete. Flare legs, crop pants, and asymmetrical hems are all the rage. Pair ’em with a crop top and turn back time a couple of decades.

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Top | Skirt | Boots | Belt Bag | Earrings (Sale Alert – 50% off!) c/o

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Form Fitting Top

Mom jeans are not tight fitting. In fact, I have yet to find a pair that even stretches. When you have a lot of baggage going on below the waist, balance it out with something form fitting up top. I am so confident I would have looked like I was wearing pants three times my size had I paired a boxy t-shirt with these suckers. Consider a crop top or a tight fitting bodysuit. I chose the latter and it is only $12.90 – score!

Hot Kicks

Hot kicks go a long way. Mom jeans with sneakers on a petite frame is not a winning combination. Pair ’em with a stiletto heel and now we’re talkin’! When you are styling a garment that can potentially come off as “frumpy,” a sexy shoe is a reliable remedy. I jumped at the opportunity to wear my Christian Louboutin sequin pumps (as seen here). I think they did the trick!

Fab Belt

Ladies and gentleman, belts are back in style and I mean belts of ALL kinds. Remember those “fanny packs” we used to poke fun at. Yeah, those are now referred to as “belt bags” and homegirl is rockin’ one loud and proud (insert laughing emoji)! I must admit, it is so nice toting your belongings hands-free. But if a fanny pack is too much for you, synch your waist with a traditional belt instead. See ya on the street, hot mama!

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Bodysuit | Jeans (similar here and here) | Jackets (similar here) | Belt Bag | Pumps (look for less here) | Earrings | iPhone Mirror | Glitter iPhone Case

A special thanks to Alexis Exstrom Photography for capturing the moment.

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