Yay me!

Winding Rope tank, Anthropologie

(cute little button courtesy of the Bud to Bloom dress, Anthropologie)

Smocked Button-front Denim skirt, Old Navy

Embossed Gladiator sandals, Steve Madden

Itty bitty bow earrings, Anthropologie

Silver Heart Tag bracelet, Tiffany & Co.

Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans

Maybelline lipstick in "Eternal Rose" 

I'm not sure if gladiator sandals are still considered en vogue.  

But I'm going to go out on a limb and say, yes.  They are.

Obligatory look-at-your-shoes-blogger pose.

That's what the popular girls do.

Someone told me to own my blog voice, and quit all the self-deprecating talk.  And by someone, I mean my sister.  She might be my baby sister, but she's awesome at kicking my emotional ass sometimes.

I guess my sarcasm doesn't translate well via blog.  I would definitely characterize myself as a pretty confident person.  Some even might go as far as calling me a "know-it-all."  And by some, I mean my best friend.  When we first met at cheerleading clinics way back in 1998, I did not make a good first impression.  Well, the jokes on him.  He ended up marrying this little smarty pants.

My mom tells me I have a chip on my shoulder that I need to keep in check.  True.  I can be obnoxious, and unapologetic at that.  But my confidence has been a source of some amazing accomplishments in my life.  So sometimes it's good to toot your own horn.

But I'm fully aware of the fine line between self assurance and being full of oneself.  Confidence can quickly turn into cockiness.  But on the other hand, humility can also lead to devaluing oneself.  And meekness is never in style.          

So, I guess the moral of the story is this:   

I'm Mollie.  I am proud of my little blog.  And I look freaking cute today.

I joined a cult.

Perfect Rib-Knit tank, Old Navy
Nike Pro Victory sports bra
Nike Tempo Track shorts
Reebok RealFlex Transition training shoes
bag, Lucy
bandana, Wal*Mart

Last night was my first official class at CrossFit.  I wanted to look cute, but not like I was trying too hard.  So I put together basic black and grey, with a few pops of color.  

Well, I made it through my first WOD (workout of the day).

Warm-up:
60 second handstand
2 sets of 10 each - walking lunges, push-ups, squats

WOD:
AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) in 15 minutes
15 wall balls, 4 lbs
10 kettle bell swings, 18 lbs
10 push-ups

My goal was to make it through 3 rounds, but I ended up at 5 rounds plus 14 wall balls.  Go me!  I thought I was going to die, but I did it.  

 I think Clark W. Griswold, Jr. said it best,

"Alleluia.  

Holy shit.  

Where's the Tylenol?"

Smee.

Striped Knit dress, Old Navy
Floral Embossed belt, Lucky Brand
Classic Canvas flats, TOMS
Boyfriend watch, Fossil
itty bitty silver locket, (Love, Jeff)
earrings, Forever 21
Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans
Maybelline "Very Cherry" lipstick

Noah:  "Mom, you've got a mosquito bite on your forehead!"  

Me:  "Thanks, Sweetie.  That would be a zit.  And thank you for pointing it out."  

I'm 34.  I'm not supposed to have to order Proactiv Solution for crying out loud!

I do indeed have a mosquito bite, but that would be on the top of my foot.  So all weekend I was switching between flip flops and sandals, but everything rubbed right on my bite and it itched like crazy!  So I opted for TOMS.  But honestly, I can't wear TOMS beyond 70 degrees.  And although it was unseasonably cool, hovering around 80 today, still my feet got nice and sweaty.  

So other than the bindi on my forehead and having to dump a bottle of baby powder in my shoes, my outfit seemed to resemble a dimwitted Disney sidekick.  

That's right, people... keeping it classy here.

Outfit inspiration:
"Smee"

All day long.

top, Loft
Smocked Button-front Denim skirt, Old Navy
T-strap wedges, Clarks
earrings, Anthropologie
Charm bracelet, Juicy Couture
Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans

I wore this outfit all day long (you may congratulate me).  It's unusual that I wear an "out of the house" outfit the entire day (unless it's a stay-in-your-pj's day, of course).  Typically I would swap out this skirt and top for a pair of old cheerleading shorts and holey tank as soon as I got home from the grocery store and picking up Noah from school.  

But the kids wanted to play in the backyard beach (i.e. play in the sandbox and swim in the baby pool) and I got sidetracked digging my toes in the sand and chasing bubbles.  I was talking to my mom on the phone and, SURPRISE... Noah had a T-ball game we totally forgot about.

Between rinsing out Noah's uniform, packing up snacks for the game, getting everyone dressed, fed and ready to go to the ball park, I forgot to change.  I thought to myself, "Can I wear this to T-ball?"    

Sidenote:  Good thing I talked to my mom... Coach pitched a few balls to the kids during the game and Noah had his first big hit of the season!  Woo hoo!

And yes, I did, indeed, wear the same skirt two days in a row.  That is why Downy fabric refresher was invented.

We have a winner!

Kanoko Striped tank, Anthropologie
Smocked Button-front skirt, Old Navy
flips flops, Reef
Whistle Charm necklace, Anthropologie
Gumdrop earrings, Kate Spade
Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans

I need some cuter bra straps.  Yikes!

Get sick of it now, people.  I will be wearing this tank all Summer.  Oh, and just in case you are out shopping and want to pick up a little something for me, I will take one in every color.  Size XS.

Rotate.

top, Anthropologie
Denim bermudas, Old Navy
Classic Canvas, TOMS
sunnies, Anthropologie

I officially changed over my closet to Summer.  As I sifted through my clothes, I realized how much of my wardrobe I don't wear.  I feel like my favorite three outfits are on repeat.  So in an effort to "shop my closet" I decided to bring some oldies, but goodies, back into the rotation.  

Honestly, I think it might have been Labor Day of 2009 the last time I wore this top.  Yikes.  Time to rotate. 

Wanna play?

blouse, Old Navy
J Brand Bette jeans, Anthropologie
belt [snagged from Dorothy shorts], Anthropologie
Lexi Elm sandals, Clarks
sunnies, Anthropologie
bangle, Aldo 

Join 'em.

*Photographed by Noah B.

"What's up, Doc?"

Boatneck shift  dress, Old Navy
scarf, American Eagle
flats, Blowfish via DSW
sunnies, Anthropologie
Gumdrop earrings, Kate Spade

I felt so fresh and shiny before I took the kiddos to the pediatrician's office.  

Fresh and shiny doesn't last there, though.  They crank up the heat in the exam rooms so the kids are warm and toasty in their gutchies, which means I was a sweaty mess in about 2.5 seconds.  I tried to wrestle my 18 month-old into submission on the crinkly papered exam table for an hour as my crazy 6 year-old was break dancing on the floor in his underwear (which he thought was hilarious).  

I felt like I was on repeat saying, "Shhhh.  Slow your motor.  We are in a place of business.  Don't be inappropriate."

But we survived.  Lollipops for the kids... margaritas for the mom.

Bargain basement prices!

Ah, the scent of rubber flip flops imported from China is in the air.  That's right, girls... it's Springtime at Old Navy.

Now, I like mahself a good deal.  But, seriously (snob alert), am I the only one who feels like she's slummin' it at Old Navy?  The crying babies, the crappy plastic hangers, the orange "clearance" stickers... I feel like I'm in the Bargain Barn as my internal Michele Weinberger says, "I'd like to go... away."

Michele Weinberger
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

Too harsh?  Maybe.  But I do go back. I always go back.  You just can't beat those rock bottom prices.    

Perfect Rib-Knit Tank
Denim Retro-Flare Sailor Pants
Printed Infinity Scarf
total: $41.94

Ruffled Linen-Blend Dress
$34.94

Pintuck Sleeveless blouse
Colored Canvas Shorts
Striped Canvas Tote
total: $64.82

Smocked Button-Front Denim skirt
Ruffled button-Front Drawstring blouse
total: $49.88

"Nobody puts Baby in the corner."

"Come here, Loverboy..."

Tie-front Blouse, Anthropologie

Pintuck Sleeveless Tops, Old Navy

Denim Bermudas, Old Navy

Classic Canvas, TOMS

An homage to Frances "Baby" Houseman.

Peace. Love. Bells.

Outfit inspiration:
Linen Extreme Flare, Free People

I just love these linen bells, but they are a bit peace-lovin', bongo-playin', patchouli-wearin' hippie.  A little too much... even for me.

This is my grown-up playgroup appropriate version:      

Wide Leg Chambray Trousers, Anthropologie
Graphic tee, Old Navy
Original Wayfarers, Ray-Ban
Poppy Dream C Signature Ponytail scarf, Coach
Norma Heels, Anthropologie
Crown ID Friendship Bracelet, Juicy Couture

Peace.  Love.  Designer accessories.