Mini Style Files: Blue Stars

Another set of pictures that are from a few months ago, which means his hair looks really different and these pants are getting too short. This is one of those shirts that looks like a dress shirt on top, but is a onesie on bottom, which is awesome because it means I never have to […]

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Mini Style Files: Burberry Polo

Lucky T1 was gifted a Burberry Polo. He looks pretty cute in it, as long as you don’t mind the drippy nose. These pictures are from January, so he looks a little bit more grown up now. And of course, he’s too big to wear this now (I think that even if T2 is a […]

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Style Files: Green Belt, Brown Trench

These pictures were taken back in January, which is why you’ll see me wearing a heavy coat. This is how long it takes me to get around to posting these! Belt: Thrifted Sweater: Nordstrom Brown tank: Thrifted Jeans: Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Boots: Born Earrings: Gift from sister Coat: Thrifted (what a find!)

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Style Files: Gap Sequins

I think I’ve told you already that we call this the magic dress? I’ve had it for almost a decade and it’s done a beautiful job weathering a variety of climates and weight points for me. I’d wear it every day if I could. Dress: Gap Jacket: Gap (thrifted) Necklace: Sarah Briggs Earrings: Sarah Briggs […]

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Modesty and the Middle Class

(and the upper class as well, but I liked the alliteration) I have only very recently come to loathe the word modesty. Previously I considered it a badge of honor, and felt proud that I was doing it “right”. I thought a little bit about my intentions, but mostly I kept my shoulders covered and […]

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