Some Days are just Mom Days

Sweater: Old Navy, gift 

Top: J.Crew, gift

Jeans: TJ Maxx, $15

Boots: Francesca's, gift

Bracelets: Spain

Glasses: 7 for all Mankind

The day I wore this outfit I realized that my top, sweater, and boots were all from my mom.  Granted, I picked them all out, but as my Aunt says, "Satisfaction over surprise..."  And then today, I finally got my Valentine's card from mom- with a picture of us at the airport the day I left for study abroad, and also a super sappy mom note.  

I'm close to my dad too- like, ridiculous "daddy's girl" type close.  But some days, you really just need your mom.  Whether its a sad breakup, a need for some instant motivation, or advice on the tough stuff, Moms can be the biggest blessing- and I can say that now that I don't live with my mom anymore ;) 

Alright, I'm done with the sap for now.  Just had to get that out there.  

Thanks mom.  

Mother's Day

 

Top: Rue 21, $3

Skirt: Target, $15?

Wedges: TJ Maxx, $20

Owl Necklace: forever 21, gift

The past few years have been a little bit rough between me and my mom- as most teenage/college daughters can relate to.  But no matter what happened I know that she will always be there for me, which is such a huge blessing to have in my life.  Whether it's been a middle of the night shoulder to cry on from 500 miles away when family situations and a few choice people get to me, or as wise and surprisingly (lol) levelheaded advice about navigating through the dating world, my madre has always put her children first, no questions asked.  We're the first to know when things are going on with her life, and she literally cries of happiness when she's the one we come to with our lives.  

Even when she talks for long after I say, "Gotta go! Talk to you later," takes literally 10 minutes to take each picture for my blog, or asks me ten times too many if her wrinkles/fat(???)/age spots are noticeable (Mom, they never are.  You are absolutely beautiful)  I love her so much and would not change anything at all... ok, maybe it would be nice to up it to 2 or 3 pictures per 10 minutes ;)  

I know not everyone out there is as lucky as I am to have a wonderful mother;  and I hope everyone with amazing mothers realizes that too and is thankful for their moms- today and everyday!

P.S.  Mom, as of right now, Whiskey for my men; beer for my horses is on :)

Tea Party!

What

Dress: ShopMamie, $30

Cardigan: Target, $14

Necklace: Gift

Earrings: Claire's, $4

Flats: Target, $9

Where

Out with my mom to a high tea and a fashion show to benefit my church

Why

I really wanted to do the whole "tea party look" with the hat and gloves and everything, mostly cause this would be one of the only places I could get away with it. But since I didn't have a hat or gloves and I'm trying to be good with money I decided to go with my favorite little airplane and roses dress. I added a plain black cardigan and rose flats to make it appropriate for the church-ish function. I like this outfit... but then again I like anything with this dress in it :)