Category: Style

Outfit #5: racerback top with a high neckline, a striped skirt, and converse sneakers. Despite it being officially autumn, it’s been pretty hot around here – mid-80’s and sunny. This is what I wear running all around on errands and even to take the boys to the playground. Find the skirt here. Thanks for playing … Continue reading “Dress That Mama: Striped Skirt & Sneakers”

Outfit #3 this week: A bit of tomboy/buttoned up style with a classic white button-up, a bandana in place of a bow tie, and a denim skirt. Add milkmaid braids and ladylike clogs with a bit of a heel to keep the look feminine. Also, the bag was a gift from my friend Ingrid and … Continue reading “Dress That Mama: Bandana-as-a-Tie”

Outfit #2 this week: a simple, clean dress, the same tote I’ve been carrying around for the past two weeks, and comfortable lace-up walking boots in cognac. The striped socks are also cute and quirky pulled up or rolled down!

As promised, here is the first of 5 outfits I’ll be posting this week, just for fun, and maybe because I’ve been just the slightest bit inspired by NY Fashion week. This is one of my favorite outfits recently! It incorporates my neutral basics (chambray linen skirt + cream crop top) with leopard print heels, … Continue reading “Dress That Mama: Pattern Mixing”

I find it really difficult to find cool local stores that carry interesting and good quality men’s clothing in St. Louis. That’s why I was positively giddy to stumble upon East + West in Kirkwood, MO. I went in looking for a birthday present for Andrew and ended up in a half-hour conversation with Brian, one … Continue reading “East + West”