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Finding Your Style – Fashion For Moms – Moms Check In
How would you describe your style? As Moms, sometimes it’s hard! We are up early, getting everyone else ready and sometimes we forget about ourselves. My style is classic, comfortable and I try to throw in a pop of color or fun accessory! Did I mention I like my style to be budget friendly? (thredUP to the rescue!)
What about you? How do you #SaveOnStyle? How would you describe your style?
Be sure to RSVP for our Twitter Party next Thursday (2/19) from 1-2 PM (Eastern). We will be giving away lots of awesome prizes! Lots of gift card codes for you to fill your closet with awesome clothes and accessories! One person will even win enough for a designer handbag! #MomsCheckIn
Find out information on Lindsay’s outfit here!
I’ll admit fashion is not my forte but I always feel better when I think I look a little more stylin’. I’m all about comfort and practicality with my wardrobe and think accessories can go a long way to jazz up any outfit. I’m a shoe lover and hoarder and love unique, colorful styles. Add a matching handbag to really look put together and your favorite jewelry, even something simple, completes the look. I usually go for a silver watch or bracelet (or a few!) and a pair of silver earrings. I’ve got short hair so something that dangles usually looks best.
– Lindsay is the mom of 2 and author of See Mom Click. She shares great deals, Disney happenings and recipes. You can follow her on Twitter here!
(You can read about Stephanie’s outfit here!)
I’m all about easy styles that I can pull together quickly. I try to stick with items that I can mix and match so I have lots of outfit options. I’m excited for brighter colors this spring after a long winter!
– Stephanie is the mom to Sam and the author of Spaceships and Laser Beams. If you ever need party ideas her site is the place to visit! Specializing in all things boy, it’s full of inspiration! Follow her on Twitter here!
(Find all of the details of Jenni’s outfit here!)
My style is very casual. I love blue jeans and t-shirts. That’s what you’ll usually always find me in. However, I do love cute shoes and accessories. Those can make or break an outfit. I love name brands, but can’t always afford them, so I love to find ways to get what I want without giving away the bank!
– Jenni is the mom of one and the author of Sweet Pennies From Heaven. A hearth and home website, Sweet Pennies From Heaven focuses on recipes, crafts and creating a comfortable home. Follow her on Twitter here!
(Find all of the details of my outfit here!)
I’m a huge fan of 3 things when it comes to style. 1. It HAS to be comfortable! 2. I love classic pieces that I can use time and time again. 3. My style has to be affordable! I’m a huge fan of layering pieces together. I wasn’t so sure about skinny jeans when they came back in style. (I love my boot cut jeans!) But they have been quickly growing on me! And the colored jeans? I think they are so fun and a perfect pop of color! Moms can totally rock the colored jean trend!
– Amanda is the mom to Joshua and owns It’s a Fabulous Life. If you are looking for a one stop place for all things mom, It’s a Fabulous Life is it! Full of recipes, fashion, DIY projects, recipes and parenting articles it’s the place for all of Mom’s favorites to come together! Follow her on Twitter here!
How would you describe your style? What do you look for in a great piece for your wardrobe? Have you heard of thredUP? It’s one of my favorite sites! thredUP is full of name brand clothes, shoes and handbags for huge discounts! They even have maternity clothing and clothes for kids!
BONUS: If you are new to thredUP you get a $10 credit when you sign up here! That’s enough to get something….for free! 🙂
Everything that I have ordered from thredUP has come in great condition and exactly what I ordered. I absolutely love them. In fact, I order from them ALL.THE.TIME. I’m so excited to be helping to host a Twitter party with thredUP next Thursday, from 1-2 PM Eastern! You will want to be sure to RSVP. We will be giving out lots of gift cards! See you there!
Don’t forget to RSVP for the #SaveOnStyle Twitter Party!
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by thredUP. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.
Fashion For Moms: Save on Style with ThredUP
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of thredUP. I shop there quite frequently actually! I love being able to get high end brands that otherwise I may not be able to afford at huge discounts! thredUP sells clothing, shoes and handbags for women, juniors and children that are new and like new from awesome brands like Coach, Fendi, Aldo, Rock & Republic and so many more.
In fact, I would say that 90% of my handbags that I have are from thredUP! Just a few weeks ago an awesome polka dot box arrived with a new-to-me Coach handbag and matching wallet. It was in perfect condition and I saved almost 70% off the retail price! Awesome huh?
Want an additional head start on saving at thredUP? Sign up here for a FREE $10 credit! That’s honestly enough to pick out something for FREE! 🙂
This week, Moms Check In has partnered with thredUP to share our style and show you how you can #SaveOnStyle too!
So this is my style. I like to use classic pieces that can lend themselves into tons of other outfits. But I’m a big believer that you need one piece in your outfit to make it pop – whether it’s a fun accessory or in this case a great shade of jeans!
This outfit retails for: $1266!
thredUP price: $403.45!
Total savings: $862.55!
Those are some pretty massive savings! Here are the pieces I chose:
This basic shirt is from Old Navy. It’s the perfect layering shirt and a perfect price! Just $4.99 (retail price: $17.00).
I’ve been a fan of the vests lately. Comfy and warm they are a new favorite! This vest is Burberry – a brand that I coudn’t possibly go to the store and purchase from the rack! But like new, it is for sale with massive savings from thredUP! Originally $495, thredUP has it for sale for $153.99. That’s almost 70% off!
I’m head over heels in love with these pants. An awesome pop of color and they really make this outfit! You can get them for $35.49 which is 78% off the retail price of $165!
It’s time to start accessorizing. I have a few favorite brands for handbags. One of my favorites is Michael Kors. This one is fantastic. I’m obsessed. The tassels. The chunky gold. The leather. I really MUST have this bag! This bag is a great example of one of thredUP’s new with tags items! Yes it’s new! Tags still attached! You can get it for $118.99 which will save you 60% off the original price tag of $298!
Nothing goes better with a pair of gorgeous skinny jeans than a pair of great ankle boots! These boots are just that! From Adrienne Vittadini, these like new boots are $42.99 or 80% off their original $214 price tag!
This is a classic style watch that I have used in several of my outfits. I got it from Amazon and yes, I’ve actually purchased it! 🙂 I’ve gotten several compliments on it and people are always shocked when I tell them it only cost $27!
Another favorite accessory of mine is a pair of simple gold toned earrings. Just $20 and they will give you a classic and effortless look.
Be sure to check out this week’s Moms Check In post on Friday to see other moms’ style! And next Thursday, February 5, from 1-2 PM Eastern for a great #SaveOnStyle Twitter Party! We will be giving out lots of prizes and talking all about fashion on a budget!
Get your free $10 thredUP credit here!
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Fashion For Moms – Gold and Ivory
When I started posting affordable outfits for moms, I had no idea how much I would love them! I have purchased several of the outfits for myself! It’s really helped me to step up my ‘Stylish-Mom’ game. This outfit is a simple one, but I’m so in love with it. Gold and ivory are beautiful colors that are classy and stylish. It’s an outfit full of pieces that will be able to be mixed and used with countless other items in your outfit!
The Inspiration:
The Budget Friendly Outfit:
This gorgeous ivory blouse is from Modcloth (one of my favorite stores!)
Get it here for $39.99
Cheap skinny jeans anyone? These Aeropostale jeans are a steal on Amazon!
Get the jeans here!
I’m slightly in love with these pumps. I’m pretty positive that every closet needs them. $34.99 at Payless.
Get the shoes here!
Yes, yes, yes! Don’t you love this amazing glitter clutch from Charming Charlie? Only $11.99!
This necklace is the perfect accessory. Just $12.88 makes it a frugal fashion accessory.
Get the necklace here!
Every girl needs a pair of gold studs. These may not be solid gold, but their price is right! Just $19.99!
Get the earrings here!
This gold boyfriend watch is a perfect accessory to so many different outfits. It’s only $27.00!
Get the watch here!
Total cost of our outfit: $169.59!
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How To Wash Your Hair – The Right Way
Not to long ago I learned something crazy.
My whole life, I’ve been washing my hair the wrong way. Like, totally wrong way.
I had no clue! In fact, I would guess that you are probably washing your hair the wrong way too.
Are you?
You want to start by brushing your hair, before your shower. Get all the tangles out. Why? This will help you not have to clean your drains out as often, but also to stimulate the circulation in your scalp and reduce the amount of breakage.
When you get in the shower, you will start off by getting your hair wet and giving it a good rinse. You will want to make sure that you use warm water. (No problem right?) The warm water will help to remove dirt and product in your hair.
This next step is where it gets crazy.
Ok, maybe not crazy, but this is where I learned that I was doing it all wrong.
Condition your hair. First.
Yes! You read it right! This is especially true if you have longer hair (meaning longer than shoulder length). Use the conditioner to work up a lather, concentrating mostly on the mid length to ends. Let it sit for a few minutes while you do your other shower stuff like shaving and washing your face. Rinse your hair thoroughly. (I used a shower cap to put over my hair while the conditioner gets to work!)
Next is the shampoo. (I know, the first few times you do it you will feel completely backwards!) You will notice it lathers up pretty easily! With the shampoo your main focus will be on the roots. Lather. Rinse.
Seal in some shine to your hair with a quick rinse in cold water.
The first time I tried this ‘new’ way of washing my hair I was a little worried. My hair is a HOT MESS. It’s super dry, but gets greasy easily. And oh gosh, it gets so tangled. So easily! How is that for a combo huh?
But for the blog (because I love you all so!) I tried it. It felt funny to do it in the opposite order. And when I came out of the shower, I was really nervous. It seemed dry. It was all tangled. I thought oh geez. Getting a brush to go through this is not going to be pretty. But honestly, the brush went through easily. In fact, I’ve struggled with it much more when I shampooed first. I also noticed that my hair had more volume.
They say that when you shampoo first, condition second that the weight of the conditioner keeps your hair from having as much volume. But when you condition first (and let your hair absorb some of that conditioner), shampooing will clean and rinse most of the excess conditioner away, leaving your hair lighter and thus, more volume.
So even though I felt backward, I’ve adopted this ‘new’ way of washing my hair. And now, I’m not sure I could go back!
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What about you? Do you shampoo or condition your hair first?
Be sure to check out some of my favorite hair care products! Seriously, these are pretty life changing. (Well, close to it anyways!) 🙂
- It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In Product (This is an ABSOLUTE must for me! It’s a tad pricey but I really HAVE to have it!!)
- This is my favorite shampoo and conditioner. Definitely leaves my hair feeling soft and voluminous!
- Hair mask? Why yes. Yes, I do. Here is my favorite!
- Do you blow dry, straighten, or curl your hair? Then you need Argan Oil to help protect your hair. It makes a huge difference!
16 Workout Tanks You Need – Cutest Workout Tanks for Women
Is your resolution this year to workout and get healthy? Why not look cute in the gym? I love these adorable workout tanks and can’t wait to add some to my collection!
Does it get better than this Train Like a Beast and Look Like a Beauty tank? I think not!
Get it here! $21.95
This refuse to sink tank is one of my faves. Obviously I love the anchor, but the motivation that it gives is awesome too!
Get it here! $21.95
I seriously laughed out loud at this one! #GymSelfie is perfect for your workouts. Bonus: When you snap that selfie in the mirror at the gym it will read the correct way.
Get it here! $21.95
*LOVE* this Don’t Quit workout tank. Perfect for some added motivation.
Get it here! $24
Love Starbucks? This fun take on the famous logo shows a buff version!
Get it here! $24.99
Hakuna MaSQUATa …. get it? 🙂
Get it here! $22.95
I love the detail of the back of this workout tank. Beast mode indeed!
Girly and tough, this muscles and mascara workout tank is a perfect blend of both!
Get it here! $16.00
Fierce and Fabulous. I need this workout tank in my life.
Get it here! $21.00
Wear your faith in this inspirational tank!
Get it here! $18.99
Check MEOWT. Haha! Get it? I love the kitty’s sweat band! 🙂
Get it here! $24.99
Because seriously…I run for ice cream.
Get it here! $24.99
I love the image of this workout tank.
Get it here! $21.95
Though she be but little she is fierce. What an awesome quote for a workout tank!
How fun is this workout tank?! This is definitely perfect for the gym!
Another awesome and inspirational quote. This is one of my favorite passages. A perfect reminder!
Fashion For Mom – Bring on the Layers!
Well, the other day I came across this outfit and it was one of the outfits that she had worn! Isn’t it adorable?
And don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Here is our inspired look!
The best part is that you can score the WHOLE outfit for under $150!
Here are the pieces we used to recreate the look:
It started with the leggings. I’m a big believer that everyone should have a pair! I own these and they are super comfy. I wear them all the time. Choose from regular or plus size, tons of colors, fleece lined or not. An added bonus is that they are very slimming! 🙂 Prices range from $4.50-$15.00. The pair I purchased was $10.99!
Get the leggings here!
Next was the tank. This is from Target. I have a few of these and they are really comfortable. They aren’t thick, so they are perfect for layering and they are really soft. I also love them because they are long. Plus, $12! It’s a steal!
Get the tank here!
Next in our layering sequence, is an awesome Chambray shirt. I love the color of this one. And I love the price even more! It’s only $19.99!
Get the shirt here!
Alright, I didn’t find just one awesome khaki cardigan. I found you two! Take your pick, I love them both. 🙂
The first is asymmetrical, long and flowy. It’s also only $19.95!
The second is a more traditional cardigan with pockets and a v-neck. I love the length of this too! It’s $26.99 and available in a TON of colors!
Find the first cardigan here!
Find the second cardigan here!
We’ve got to layer your boots too! These adorable boot socks will add some extra warmth to your legs and also a cute detail to your style. And they come in at only $6.97!
Get the socks here!
The boots are the most expensive piece of this outfit, but they are still a deal at only $39.99. They are a great color and the perfect heel size!
Get the boots here!
Ok, again. I couldn’t choose! Amazon is my favorite place to get scarves. They are inexpensive and there are SO many great ones to choose from. Pick one. Pick them all. Prices vary from $5.99 to $16.99.
Get Scarf #1 Here!
Get Scarf #2 Here!
Get Scarf #3 Here!
Get Scarf #4 Here!
I have a thing for oversized boyfriend style watches right now. I’ve had this gold one on my wishlist for a while and for only $27.00, I’m not sure why I haven’t ordered it yet! Well, until now. 🙂
Find the watch here!
You would never believe that these earrings were $2.89 would you? I thought so!
Find the earrings here!
So there you go! Cute fashion for mom. On a budget!
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Fashion For Moms – Winter Outfit
The holidays are coming and what is more festive than some red pants? I absolutely love the pop of color that these jeans bring. And speaking of things that I love, I just got the scarf in the mail. It looks like it is an ifinity scarf in the photo, but it is not. It’s actually a really big, incredibly soft, absolutely gorgeous scarf! (Seriously, I’m in love with it. I’m actually wearing it right now!) 🙂
This white cardigan is a super steal. It comes in 17 different colors and at this price you can pick up a few! I ordered mine and it was only $10.73!
This is another cardigan I really liked. It is available in 7 different colors and has great reviews. Just $19.99!
Everyone needs a good layering long sleeve shirt. I ordered mine a size bigger since it will shrink. Also available in a variety of colors this was just $5.51!
I think that these red skinny jeans from Old Navy are so fun. A great way to pop in some color into your outfit! These are available in sizes 0-20 with sizes in short and long available too. Just $34.94.
Aldo has this adorable GALEGA purse on sale for only $34.98. I absolutely love the different colors you can choose from and the key and lock details.
This is the scarf I was telling you about! Love, LOVE, LOOOOVE! Super soft, super big and super cute. Plus, this 
Budget friendly riding boots? Yes, please! These Call It Spring riding boots are on sale for $59.99 and if you order now you can use the code 3DaySale for an extra 20% off.
I really love these stacked octagon bracelets from Forever 21. They are a deal at just $10.80!
Gold studs are a must for anyone’s wardrobe. Get these earrings from Amazon for just $24.99.
Total cost for this outfit? Just $203 for all 9 pieces! Even less if you use one of the coupon codes above!
5 Hair Care Tips For Women To Have Healthy & Fuller Hair
Flash forward some years later (and no, I won’t tell you how many!) and my hair isn’t as thick as it used to be. Getting some volume is a little (ok, a lot) more difficult. I went from my old ‘big hair, don’t care’ motto to more like ‘fake it ’til you make it’. I needed to do something to get back my thicker hair that was full of volume. It stunk. And I thought I was stuck. But after a little effort and research I was able to find some great ways to take care of your hair – after your twenties!
- Regular hair trims will keep your hair from splitting and will help it to grow healthier and more quickly. Depending on the thickness of your hair you should try to fit in a trim every 6-8 weeks.
- To help protect your hair from blow drying, use the cool setting. Bet you didn’t know why that was even there huh! The heat from your blow dryer will dry your hair out, so use the cool setting! Plus, as a bonus, it will help your hair have a great shine.
- Healthy hair is moisturized! I’ve done enough face masks in my lifetime, but somehow it wasn’t until a few years ago that I started doing hair masks! Styling your hair can be so hard on your hair. Blow drying, curling and flat ironing can all dry your hair out. Use a hair mask to help re-condition your hair. I also really recommend using an awesome conditioner. I REALLY love Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Conditioner. This stuff does amazing things! It conditions just like the best hair mask would!(I found my Neutrogena at Walmart!)
- I know how tempting it is to throw your hair in a ponytail and hit the hay, but don’t do it! Sleeping in a ponytail can cause breakage and no one wants that!
- If your hair is missing that thickness and that volume it’s ok. It’s nothing to be ashamed about or embarrassed about! Rogaine For Women has a great product that can help you to get back that hair you are missing! Their product is so simple to use and can really help!
Rogaine For Women is available at your local Walmart. In my store, it is located in with the shampoos!
These are five tips for hair care for women that can help your hair stay healthy and easy to manage. Plus, when your hair is healthy and looks it’s best, it helps you to feel more confident. And there is nothing more beautiful than that! #MoreIsBeautiful #CollectiveBias
Fashion For Moms – Dressed Up Baseball Tee
Baseball is in full swing right now so I thought let’s use a baseball tee as the inspiration for an outfit. But of course, we will need to add a little pizzazz. I really love this outfit. It’s cute. It looks super comfy. I love that it is incredibly casual, but yet you look put together. Perfect for sitting watching your child’s practice and for running errands and nice enough to run in and grab lunch afterwards. In other words: My kind of outfit!
Now I will say that the shoes were a bit of a splurge. But the rest of the outfit was a bargain! In fact, I’m sure you can find a pair of boots that are less expensive, but I loved these! The total for our outfit: $198.90 for all 7 pieces. If you choose to find a different pair of shoes that will bring your total down to only $118.90 for the outfit!
Jeans $16.99
Scarf – $11.93
I love this scarf so much! These colors are perfect for fall!
Necklace – $15.99
This necklace should be long enough that just the tassels peak out from under the scarf giving it an instant glam look!
Boyfriend Watch – $27.00
Another boyfriend watch – $5.35
Earrings – $24.99
Another Earring Option: $7.25
Baseball shirt $11.97
As of today you can get an extra 25% off your online order with the code SAVE. That means this shirt is an even more incredible deal!
Boots – $90
So there you have it! The perfect outfit for being casual and adorable all at the same time. Seriously, I’m off to go buy these pieces! 🙂
Suave Products For The Whole Family + $50 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
And with all of Suave’s great products you can really add up points fast!
These are my favorite Suave products that we use in our house.
I absolutely love the Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo! This is one of the best dry shampoo’s I’ve tried!
My hair can get really dry. Add in a hair straightener and it’s SUPER dry. The Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Heat Defense Leave In Conditioner is definitely my go to product!
And after I’ve done all that straightening, I need it to stay! I love the Suave Extreme Hold Hairspray. It holds all day and helps me to have some volume! Trust me – this lady needs some volume! 🙂
For Josh, it’s hands down the 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash. I love that it can do all 3! He loves the scents! We go back and forth with the Apple Toss scent and Wacky Melon.
What Suave products do you use in your home? Don’t forget to sign up for the Suave Family Perks!
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Global Influence, per FTC regulations. All opinions are 100% my own.