The Church Lady.

Crochet Tank Top, Eddie Bauer
Veronica Ikat Printed shorts, Lucky Brand Jeans
Candid sandals, Dr. Scholl's via DSW
earrings, Anthropologie
Idiom bangle, Kate Spade
Initial Charms necklace, Stella & Dot
Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans
Sephora lipstick in "It Girl"

Sunday's fashion question of the day:

How can I get away with wearing as few clothes as possible without being completely inappropriate for church?

Summer camp.

Kanoko Striped tank, Anthropologie
1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jean shorts, The Gap
flips, Reef
Gumdrop earrings, Kate Spade
Say yes "Cheers" necklace, Kate Spade 

I spent the Summer between college graduation and grad school as a camp counselor at an all girls camp in New Hampshire.  It was the typical camp experience with archery, campfire songs, Color Wars, pilfering the campers' candy stash.  You know, campy stuff.  

It was a really memorable Summer and I would love to give my kids that traditional New England camp experience someday.  But for now we'll stick to the little day camp right down the street.  There may not be canoeing or campouts, but even cooler there is Lego Robotics class and Jr. Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course Mania.

Hmmm... Is anyone else hungry for a fluffernutter sandwich and kool-aid?

The white outfit vs. spaghetti.

Streaked Horizons tank, Anthropologie
Patch Pocket Cotton Poplin shorts, Loft
Pieced Prism necklace, Anthropologie
Idiom bangle, Kate Spade
Modiste-Summer Madness wedges, Sketchers
Key-per Satchel in "Retro" print, Fossil

Feeling really good about how my arms are looking after only eight CrossFit classes.

It might just be the angle.  It might just be the Instagram filter.  

But considering I've done literally close to 500 push-ups in the past two weeks, 

I'm going to say, "Yay me!"

Went out for date night with my fella this weekend.  After dinner we stopped by the pub for a pint... and played with our iPhones.  Hopeless romantics.  

I decided to pair white on white and highlight my new favorite necklace.  Of course I wanted Italian food and didn't think to throw my Tide to go stick in my purse.  Yikes.  But I am happy to report my outfit escaped unscathed.

Friday Afternoon Margarita Club

Lace Trails tank, Anthropologie
Marissa Cotton Twill shorts, Loft
Pieced Prism necklace, Anthropologie
Modiste-Summer Madness wedges, Sketchers
Idiom bangle, Kate Spade
Key-per Satchel in "Retro" print, Fossil
Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans

"Is that girl wearing pants?"

 Hmmm.  Decisions decisions...

It doesn't get any better than margaritas with your girlfriend on a Friday afternoon.  Unless you toss in some shopping at Anthro sans kiddos.  Ahhhh, bliss.

All are welcome to the Friday Afternoon Margarita Club.  We meet Friday afternoons.  We drink margaritas.  It's just that complicated.

Cheers!    

Vulnerability.

After Plaited tank, Anthropologie
Darlene Dobby skirt [petite], Anthropologie
T-strap wedges, Clarks
Dalton Posts earrings, Anthropologie (*Thanks Abby!)
Say yes "Cheers" necklace, Kate Spade
Decker watch, Fossil
Sephora lipstick in "It girl"

-back-

This blog has been liberating for me.  It is giving me a creative outlet and an escape from the everyday humdrum of a stay-at-home mom.

I like to debate serious issues, but also enjoy a healthy dose of all things frivolous.  I watch the Today show to keep up on world news and current events, then cheers with Kathie Lee and Hoda the fourth hour while they gab about Miley Cyrus's engagement.  It's all about balance.  And Miley is way too young.  But Liam is a total dreamboat (read: jailbait), so I get it.

Blogging can be validating, yet on the other hand, it can make me feel completely vulnerable.  I am having fun while I'm writing and editing photos.  Then as soon as I click PUBLISH, the negative thoughts seem to always surface:

I don't look skinny enough in those pictures.  People probably think, "She really let herself go."  Ugh, my thighs!  Do people think I'm full of myself because I'm posting my outfits?  I wish I had something new to wear.

Then I remind myself why I'm blogging:  it's just for FUN, Mollie!

Nope, I'm not tall and skinny... I'm short and I like to eat spaghetti.  Sure, I let myself go... but those two kiddos were totally worth it, and the spaghetti was too.  I will never have stick straight legs.  My thighs touched when I weighed 111 lbs... but my legs are strong and athletic.  I look totally cute today... and this IS a personal style blog, after all.  No, I don't have sponsors giving me new shoes and bags and jewelry to blog about...  (Wait.  Why don't I have sponsors?  Whatevs.)  I wear what I love.  And what would Jeff and I have to fight about if I didn't go shopping?

So I guess a little vulnerability is a good thing.  It forces you to grow, to reflect, to learn about yourself.  And gives you something to blog about.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Canopy Lookout dress, Anthropologie
belt, Francesca's
Candid sandals, Dr. Scholl's via DSW
Idiom bangles, Kate Spade
Gumdrop earrings, Kate Spade

Date night with the fellas!  They boys surprised me Mother's Day morning with tickets to see Mary Poppins!  The evening was "practically perfect in every way." 

  

I just wish I could have worn this necklace...

Supercalifragilipstick necklace, Kate Spade
(sold out... sad face)

Glee.

Fashion inspiration:
Emma Pillsbury
(and perhaps Sue Sylvester's top hat)
Glee, "Nationals"

Jeff said he thought Emma Pillsbury's dress was definitely a "Mollie dress."  He thought I may already own it.  I don't, but I can take care of that.

Japanese Floral Cameo dress, Kate Spade

Emma's is from Unique Vintage, but I rather fancy this Kate Spade version instead.  Thanks, Jeff!

PS  Check out the surprise sale from my dear friend, Kate.

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.

Bonjour!

tee, Gap
skirt, Anthropologie
flip-flops, Teva
Idiom bangle "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" bracelet, Kate Spade

I decided to skip mime class and, instead, spend my morning sipping lattes on the patio at our little French bakery.

Old lady shoes.

Ping pong tank, Anthropologie
Marissa Cotton Twill shorts, Loft
Lexi Elm sandals, Clarks
Gum Drop earrings, Kate Spade
Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans 

Hi.  My name is Mollie, and I am wearing old lady sandals.  

I know you are supposed to suffer for beauty, but my tootsies have suffered enough.  Years of gymnastics, dance and cheerleading caused some super cute juvenile bunions.  You might think my sandals look a bit orthopedic, but hell if I cared today while we walked all over the university campus.  I was banking on my traffic cone orange shorts to divert the fashion-conscious students' attention.

Girl math.

Yet another sun dress on my wish list.  I love a classic shift and the modern print of this dress.  And because the sash is removable, it's like a blank canvas each wear.  Versatility: another word for "girl math."

"Ladies who Lunch"

Dessau Dress, Anthropologie
Bryce Short necklace, kate spade
Spade to Spade mini stud earrings, kate spade
Francca sunnies, kate spade
Brette tote, kate spade
Riika Heels, Anthropologie

"To market, to market..."
(swap the sash for a brown belt)

Dessau Dress, Anthropologie
brown leather belt, Riccardo Forconi
PS1 Mini Messenger, Proenza Schouler Melissa sandal, Breckelle

Zack Attack.

Indeed, I am still using my Zack Morris phone.

The phone call that changed Derek Morris.
"I can't make it.  I'm going fishing... with my son.

Until today.  Hello, beautiful!

All in a Day's Work iPhone 4 case, Kate Spade