Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Inspiration Monday (or Tuesday)- Blue Blazers

I'm not sure if I agree with her sleeves being pulled over her hands, but this is a comfortable look.

I wore this on Sunday so that I could run (very quickly) to the mall to find something to wear for our family photo shoot that was taking place later that day.  I only had about an hour and a half, so I reached for my thrifted Ralph Lauren blazer, jeans, gray cotton tee, and Toms (I LOVE my Toms). 

I wore the blazer again on Monday but with a pair of "shorts" (they're like slacks that stop at my knees).  I am so proud to be able to wear these shorts again! They didn't fit for a while after I gained all of my post-baby weight (yes, I was heavier several months after having Charlie than I was immediately after giving birth).  And... I finally found a way to wear them that doesn't make me look shorter than I am... the length of these shorts can literally make me look like am elf. I don't think I realized how much they dwarf me until I saw Clinton (on What Not to Wear) talking to a woman about how cropped pants make everyone look shorter.  I took that bit of advice as me needing to get rid of anything that isn't floor length (while wearing platforms).
I also got Charlie in on the fun! He was trying on his family photo outfit which just so happened to include a navy sweater.

7 comments:

  1. Ok - cool. Better late than never! I always say if I don't have it by Monday then, heck it's too late but it goes all week, really. I am getting more brave to get it out there in a full length shot, soon, ya soon. hahahahaha. Charlie is adorable!!

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  2. awwww so pretty *-* and Charlie is suuuuuper cute ♥♥♥♥♥♥ :$

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  3. I love both looks! You've got casual and dressy down with that blazer! And your baby boy is TOO adorable!!

    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  4. Charlie is adorable! I love my Toms too (mine are also red, but sequinned!)
    I popped over from the Inspiration Monday linkie- sorry I am so late to come over, I always forget to go back and check the other blogs after I’ve read those posted above me! You look wonderful!

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  5. Oh...cute blazer outfits. It's fun to see the inspired outfit.

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  6. Charlie is SO adorable! As a short girl, I usually stay away from cropped pants, too!

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  7. Aw Charlie is so adorable! I like your interpretation. I also think it's kinda funky that she leaves her cuffs below her hands--strange. Thanks so much for your kind comments on my blog!

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