Category: fashion

This post is sponsored by Savings.com

So as I mentioned a few weeks ago, I am not a part-time but full-fledged work-at-home mom. The new site I’m editing hasn’t launched yet, but it will super-soon and I’ve been working super hard (along with a lot of other cool peeps). One of the joys of working from home is that I don’t have to “dress up” – but that doesn’t mean I don’t look good. I stay casual, comfortable, and very fashionable all day with my very favorite clothing brand – can you guess – of course you can – Lands’ End!

I have to confess, fall is my FAVORITE season, and the fabulous weather and gorgeous colors have a lot to do with that. The fact that long-sleeve tees, scarves, and boots come into play in the fall also has a lot to do with that. So this fall I’ve pretty much got a stylish comfy work-at-home mom uniform: a Lands’ End cotton modal tee, jeans, and scarf. And now that it’s cool enough, BOOTS! Here’s my new favorites: the kids and Bobby just happened to get me all of these fave uniform things for my birthday (except boots):

Sadly, no one was home to take my pics so I couldn’t get a good shot of my jeans. But they’re these Fit 1 Low Rise Slim Leg Jeans, and they’re amazing!

They’re also featured  here in Lands’ End’s fab fashion magazine, Apostrophe. (As is my birthday scarf!)

I love everything about this page – navy and silver is a great dressy alternative to black.

Another look I adore from the fall Apostrophe magazine is this “on the clock” work outfit:

This denim pencil skirt is so dark it’s super-dressy! But it would be great for a casual outfit, too. I adore this. I want to order the whole ensemble and wear it for a week solid! And carry that handbag every day for the rest of my life.

A more cozy fall item I’m dying for (Mom, this is what you can get me for Christmas) is this Women’s Drifter Texture Sweater. I WANT it! Isn’t the pattern so fun?

(Clearly this sweater also makes the wearer VERY happy. Once again, I need it.)

Are you now jonesing to add some Lands’ End fall goodness to your wardrobe? (My work-at-home uniform DEF needs THAT SWEATER!) Well good news, TODAY ONLY you can get 25% off your whole order at Lands’ End! Just use promo code COOL and PIN 1652 – plus, orders of $50 or more ship free with this deal! I loves me a coupon code! Get crackin’ because the 25% off ends tonight at midnight CST.

Have you checked out Apostrophe and the Lands’ End fall line yet? You guys know it’s about all I wear…what are your favorite pieces?

Okay I have to get a couple of things out before I can move on here.

A) OMG BFF have you SEEN the women’s fall clothes at Lands’ End? I went through the catalog yesterday and I want one of EVERYTHING. Check out the new arrivals here. Not kidding, I need one of everything. In every color. And they just redesigned their jeans.

B) In case you can’t live without what I’m about to show you here, you should know that there’s a promo code for 20% off your order today – the code is FALLBREEZE and the Pin is 1755.

C) I think I am going to use said code and pin to order this. I just need one of you to tell me to pull the trigger.

Isn’t that lovely? Sigh.

So! Back to the subject at hand – fall looks for kids!

Fall really arrived here in Ohio over the weekend, and it was the perfect time to pull out the kids’ new Lands’ End clothes. Every time I pull a piece out of a box or their closet or whatever, I’m struck by the solid construction and the overall quality. We’ve said it before, but the Lands’ End clothes and outerwear that start with my kids still look great after they’ve been passed on to Jenny’s kids and then to my niece and nephew. It’s amazing, really!

Let’s start with Kate, since she was a bit of a better model than her brother! (although don’t ask me what is up with the glasses. They are from a 3D movie and she popped out the lenses.)

Kate’s wearing the Long Sleeve Crewneck Sweater with the Solid Knit Twirl Skirt in capri breeze. She loves them both because they’re cute and comfortable, I love them both because they are age-appropriate! Which is another great thing about Lands’ End – the “big girl” clothes go up to a size 20 and are, without exception, tasteful, suitable clothes for girls. If you’ve been shopping in a girls’ section lately, you know what a rare quality that is.

Kate’s also wearing the Molly Riding Boots, which I am a little obsessed with myself. Aren’t they cute? She loves the braided strap on the front. They’re genuine suede and have a printed cotton lining.

Another thing I love at Lands’ End are the printed Graphic Tees, for boys and girls both. Here’s Kate in the Soft Mineral Yellow Fox shirt.

It’s super soft, but clearly made well and durable. Kate is super obsessed with both foxes and owls right now, so she was thrilled with both of these picks!

Another fall must-have is Lands’ End fleece. Kate has the T-200 Fleece Jacket in burgundy now, but it’s far from the first LE fleece that’s hit our home! In fact, we ran across some on sale a few years ago and bought one in every size for Sam – they’re a classic staple I know he’s going to use for years. Of course, Andy and I have a few for ourselves as well! The comfort and quality can’t be beat.

I’ve waxed poetic before about how much I love little boys’ clothes, and this year’s LE collection is so cute I can hardly stand it. I mean, look at this hoodie.

Have you ever seen anything this cute? I didn’t think so. The Pieced Long Sleeve Sherpa Hoodie is amazingly soft and comfortable. I love the cozy sherpa lining and that it is full-zip. This is another classic Lands’ End piece that we’ve had several of – Kate and Sam both had them last year. They’re great as an outer layer on chilly days, or as an added layer under a parka when it’s super cold.

Sam was not in a terribly cooperative mood when I was taking these pictures! Here he’s wearing the hoodie (and giving you a good look at the sherpa lining!) over a graphic tee – this particular one is the Classic Navy Solar System. Sam’s a super science nerd (he gets it from his father) and he LOVES this shirt.

Quick story – last spring we were perusing the Lands’ End section at Sears, and Sam saw a graphic tee featuring an Anglerfish. Don’t ask me what that is – but he knew, because he’d been studying it in school. He and Andy discussed all the finer points of Anglerfish, and determined Sam had to have the shirt. He was so excited to wear it to school and show his teacher the next day!

In the picture above, Sam’s also wearing the Rinsed Indigo Slim Fit Iron Knee Jeans. Lands’ End’s Iron Knee Pants are ridiculously awesome. As anyone who has ever had a boy can attest, knees are the first part of the pants to go. These pants are reinforced in the knee, but the patch is invisible. They’re amazing. Check them out:

I am like a broken record here, but another staple in our house is the Navigator Rain Jackets. We first bought them for the kids three years ago when we went to Michigan for summer vacation. I kid you not, both kids are still wearing the same jackets we bought (a little big) then, and they look brand new. In fact, they both wore them on the first day of school (when it was raining and we were running down the street. I still need to tell that story).

I love the new ColorBlock version they’ve got this year!

Finally, Sam needed a new backpack for first grade, and he picked the FeatherLight backpack, complete with an embroidered shark (?!? My kids are weird.). I know he’ll get several years out of this backpack, as Kate has hers – they really do stand up to the beating kids put them through all year long! Sam’s using the ClassMate Soft Side Lunch Box that he used last year, and it still looks brand new.

Lands’ End has it all when it comes to kids clothes. What are the fall must-haves for your kids?

If you’ve been reading this ol’ blog for awhile, you know I am NOT the biggest fan of summer. I get a little…frazzled, let’s say, when I have all three kids at home with me ALL DAY LONG. What can I say, I am unabashedly one of those moms who is happier when we’re all on the school-year schedule! But what I DO love about summer? The clothes! I love being free and easy in capris, easy skirts, shorts, and dresses. And as part of a sponsored campaign with Jockey® and the Motherhood, I’ve found a new way to be even more comfortable in my fun summer skirts and dresses: Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts!

 

Since receiving my Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts, I’ve tried them on with a few skirts and dresses to see how they feel…and they are really comfy, PLUS they provide the function of a slip so my skirts are sticking to me, with the coverage of shorts, so I can have fun in the sun without flashing anyone when saving my three-year-old from the “Oops-I-Climbed-Up-Too-High” area of the playset at the park. I love the way Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts zap panty-lines while redefining comfort and helping me utilize my wardrobe more. Comfort no longer has to be restricted to yoga pants, ladies! It’s time to branch out!

 

To help you get excited about all the possibilities Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts can open up in your wardrobe, Jockey® is challenging you to “Seize the Day in Skimmies®” by taking a daily challenge on their Facebook page through June 20th. This series of challenges is designed to help you push past your comfort zone and experience freedom and spontaneity thanks to Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts. Everyone who participates will have a chance to win a free pair of Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts and other great prizes.

Of course, I was not going to be left out of this challenge: Jockey® gave me a challenge to complete and share with you all. Fortunately, it wasn’t too difficult for me: Be a big softy and share a photo or video of you surprising someone you love with a hug.

I had the perfect opportunity to complete my challenge this past Wednesday when Sophie and I went to see Beauty and the Beast at our local fancy theater (thanks to tickets given to us by Emily!). We got all dressed up and of course I wore my Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts under my dress so I could be comfortable, covered, and have everything smooooothed out, you know what I mean? Before we left, I told Sophie I wanted to get some pictures of us all dressed up, so I had my husband get the camera ready. We got our traditional pose:

And then I seized the day and grabbed my girl for a fun hug! It went over pretty well, Sophie’s ALWAYS up for a twirl and a giggle. She was VERY surprised, though!

Honestly, I really love these! Jockey® Skimmies® slipshorts are a GREAT addition to my wardrobe and I’m glad to have found them just in time for skirt season (I pretty much stick to jeans and cords all winter long!) Are you wondering how to style your Skimmies®? Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe has some great tips at the Zoe Report that are super-helpful so check ’em out. AND don’t forget to check out the “Seize the Day in Skimmies® daily challenge on Jockey®’s Facebook page for your chance to WIN! You can also check out Skimmies (R) in the “Workflow” section of the upcoming August/September issue of Working Mother Magazine.

How are you going to seize the day this summer with your wardrobe? What are your favorite things to wear in the summer? I’ve already been busting out my dresses like it’s my job and I’m loving it!