Thirteen Thursday

Thirteen Clues Summer Has Started

1. The kids can play outside. Yay!

2. I don't have to worry about socks, coats, hats or gloves.

3.When I walk into the living room, I find three extra kids all in wet bathing suits sitting on my floor taking a "break".

4. The famous words at bedtime, "But it is still light out!"

5. Popsicle faces and dirty little feet.

6. Hearing children's voices outside all day and night

7. Every weekend is booked now until August with barbeques, graduations, and parties.

8. Flip flops

9. Having my yard just as messy as my house.

10. Relaxed children, living it up.

11. Sweating in the hot sun, cheering on a T-ball game.

12. Babies that were tucked away all winter are now toddlers outside playing in the sun.

13. Being the bad guy when I have to tell the kids we can't buy ice cream from EVERY ice cream truck that rolls by.

Summer Fashions Not Found in the Junior Department

I am going to be turning 33 this month. I have decided to take a vow and not shop in the junior department for clothes anymore.

This may seem shocking for some. I am sure a lot of women have been out of the junior department well, since they were juniors. I on the other hand have a hard time letting go. If you have ever seen the show What Not to Wear, I am like the poor women who need to be told, you are not a teen or twenty something anymore!

I will be staying away from any type of jean that is not meant to be worn by anyone with hips.

I love fashion; I am just not good at it. I like trends, but I need to know when to pass one up when it is not suited for my body type or age.

This is why I am so happy about the fashions for this spring and summer. Lets take the walking short for instance. I love these. They come to just above the knee, and if you buy the right cut they look modest but in a cute and stylish way.

Another thing I also love is the longer more feminine tops and tees. They are a little bit baggier, a blessing to a mom of four. They are still very flattering. I just need to be careful on how billowy the shirt is. I want to portray stylish mom, not soon to be mom of five.

I am also fond of the dresses this summer. They have a more classic and retro look.

It seems the fashion industry has been thinking of the normal women out here in the real world. I want to look my age, be modest, and be stylish as well. I think these fashions do just that.

I still have not worked up the courage to get rid of my beloved zip up hoodies or flip-flops. I don’t think that will ever happen.


Here are some of the fashions that I like for this season.

neimanmarcus.com

macys.com




target.com






oldnavy.com