I will be the first person to tell you that I am no expert on fashion. I am a fashion enthusiast, certainly, but I don’t always know what looks great together and I get overwhelmed by trends and sometimes I have to call in the reinforcements (aka Emma Kate and Melanie) to ask for advice.
I am but a wanderer trying to find my way on the rocky fashion path, my friends.
And most of the time I’m a wanderer who’s wearing the wrong type of shoes.
Speaking of shoes (HOW’S THAT FOR A SEGUE?), you may notice a bit of a pattern with mine.
I am a fan of the flip flop. I am also a fan of the wedge heel. And as a result, my absolute favorite shoe in the world is – YOU’LL NEVER BELIEVE IT – some sort of wedge-type flip flop.
I stick with what I like, you know?
As far as clothes go, I think I’m mainly going to focus on the stuff I’d wear to pick up the little man from school or run errands or whathaveyou. Or stuff I’d wear when I’m home and want to be really comfortable but don’t want to be embarrassed if someone comes to the door. I’ve never been much of a dressy clothes person, but I do enjoy sassy clothes.
Here is one such sassy item.
Oh, I kid.
I bought that t-shirt at an outlet in Destin in 1998, which makes it ten years young. And every single time I wear it, my husband looks at me like, “Gettin’ yourself all gussied up for me AGAIN? Oh, bless your heart.”
In my defense it is the most comfortable thing I own, though I never, EVER wear it out of the house. My goal is to wash it enough that it’s the consistency of baby-soft tissue paper yet still completely intact. I’ll be sure to let you know how that works out for me.
Anyhoo.
So I pretty much adore yoga pants, and I wear them ALL. THE. TIME. I like them because they’re long and flared and stretchy and long and flared, and I have learned that long and flared works way better for me than short and straight. The whole stretchy thing is really just a delightful bonus.
Long. Flared. Stretchy.
SCORE.
I tried to take a picture of my black yoga pants, but the light was weird so you’ll just have to use your imagination. Which shouldn’t be too difficult because you can just look at that picture of the hot pink yoga pants and imagine that they’re, you know, black. This year I had a couple of different “sweatsuit alternative”-type shirts that I wore with my yoga pants – they were pullover hoodies that I got at Old Navy, and I love love loved them because in addition to being super-comfortable, they made me feel like I was ‘dressed’ for the day and not just running around in my pajamas.
Not that I’m at all opposed to running around in my pajamas, of course.
I am also a HUGE fan of the trouser jeans – I can’t go more than two days without wearing them. Most of y’all know that my love affair with the trouser jean began when the Lord used Angela Cottrell to plant a trouser jean dream in my heart, and I haven’t been the same since.
Hallelujah.
Anyway, I actually was wearing a pair of trouser jeans today, and I took a picture and everything.
INSPIRING, ISN’T IT?
Well, I mean, I couldn’t exactly stand in front of myself. I DID THE BEST I COULD, PEOPLE.
And I’m pretty sure that’s the camera’s wrist strap over to the right. Because I’m all about some photographic excellence.
The great thing about the trouser jeans is that they’re LONG, FLARED (ARE YOU SEEING A PATTERN HERE?) and completely eliminate the muffin top effect because they’re typically cut a little higher in the waist. I buy classic rise jeans almost exclusively, and hey, that reminds me, look at these super-cute pants I found at Old Navy, but I apologize in advance because I did not iron them before I took this picture.
Somebody may need to hug me because I’m feeling terribly vulnerable right now.
And guess what?
They’re LONG and FLARED.
Shocking, I know.
I love knee-length skirts, too, and in the summertime they’re my wardrobe item of choice. I live in skirts like these – they’re adorable with a plain white or black t-shirt (and I really like the Mossimo t-shirts at Target, by the way) and a pair of wedge flip-flops.
I bought both of these at Ross for, like, $6.99 or something like that. I love that they’re a little funky but not too short – and Ross always has a huge selection of skirts in a similar style.
And here’s the biggest thing that makes me feel sassy when I’m running around town with a five year-old in the backseat: wearing at least one piece of fun jewelry at all times. These earrings are my current favorite fun jewelry item.
They’re big ole hoops, and they go with almost everything. They also cost a whole $7.00, and if I ever lose them I will cry.
I also wear this necklace that Lisa made me ALL THE TIME – it’s one of my favorite pieces of jewelry ever.
So, to sum up: I enjoy sassy, inexpensive clothes and funky, affordable accessories.
And I don’t know if you picked up on this, but I like for my pants to be LONG and FLARED.
And for yay, even more fashion fun, head over to Big Mama’s place and check out all the Fashion Fiesta goodness.
BooMama – – – this has been SUCH a fun Mr. Linky Fiesta Day!!!!
I ALWAYS check your blog multiple times per day – – – but I just gotta tell ya, this is the FIRST time I’ve seen those mother-of-pearl pink painted toe nails at quite that angle!!!!
:-)
I am also a fan of the flare and the “classic rise” jeans. I’m assuming they are the ones that actually come up to your waist without the “peekaboo, see what color undies I’m wearing” effect. Actually, my mom cleaned out her closet this past week and I scavenged through the sacks before she sent them away. I found two pairs of “classic rise” jeans with flare legs that I had bought her in the late 90’s. She had barely worn them. I was so excited.
I like the jewelry, too. That is something I never do and I think it would make me feel good.
The skirts, they are mighty sassy. Love them!
’bout time.
just kiddin’
I have those same earrings- Luv em!
I have got to get me some Trouser jeans!
Yeah, what Moriah said!
Oh, BooMama, I worship at your flip-flopped wedge wearing feet. I, too, am an enthusiast and love to pick out sassy outfits for friends and family to wear, but since my butt is too wide I hide it in my denim lites and pray for God to make me thin.
I kid. Well, not really, but I digress.
Love, love, love me some Mossimo tees from Target!
I shouldn’t read blog posts like this. I mean, from women and all. It makes me feel like I’m back in the Band Room in High School, peeking through the hole in the wall into the girls’ showe…….
Uhhhh….
I don’t think I was supposed to mention that. If any of my classmates are still alive, they’re going to KILL me.
What is with us all with the flip flops, skirts and tees.
It’s freaking me out because I thought i was original.
Your jewelery is mucho cute.
So my question is what defines an article of clothing as sassy?
Oops – was this my first comment after lurking for a while?? Hm.. an interesting choice to just blurt out of the cybersilence here.
Well, check out my little photos for the Fiesta… I wasn’t as ambitious as you, but I’ve been waiting to share them and I personally think the shoes are sassy!
Still need that hug? You were a very big girl just now! And you did a great job and put a smile on this sleepy face.
I love the necklace!!
So I was trying to figure out what was going on with your sleeveless V-neck shirt with two separate patterns… Um, two skirts Amy, two skirts.
What about your Fundana?
Now you’re just showing off with all your Spanish knowledge. Clearly you will fit right in when you visit in August.
I just love your way with words. It makes me smile everytime I read a post, lol.
I, too, like flared pants. How is it that I have never discovered these yoga pants I keep hearing about by now? (Perhaps that’s because I have never done yoga.)
So tell me, how do you feel about flared pants?
After all this talk about trouser jeans I’m going to HAVE to get some! I’m wondering how I managed to survive this long without them?! I was definitely out of the loop where they were concerned. Gotta add them to my list of clothing items to find this weekend.
Sigh.
I love that necklace, seeing as I’m also a fan of the funky jewelery.
Maybe I’ll stop by Lisa’s.
Wait. You’re going to Spain in August? Or is it Mexico? Is there a story to be told?
Maybe it’s a bloggy group getaway! When do we sign up?
I too love the flared yoga pants but unfortunately can only admire them from afar. I have yet to find them in a tall size and 5’12” in flared yoga pants that are also too short is not too pretty. The trouser pant is my favorite.
I’m a long and flared fan myself. I wish I had done the Fashion Fiesta. Mine would consist of work clothes, but ya’ll seem to be having so much fun without me.
I have a picture similar to your trouser pants and painted toenail picture on my blog. In mine I am showcasing my lovely 6 week old pedicure and my flip-flop’s that I got for $2. Notheless, same angle.
I love the necklace, very sassy.
Hey, we’re coming through your town this summer on the way to Tuscaloosa to visit my aunt. We NEED to meet!! That would be just lovely! :)(At least I think it would be)
I think I remember you saying you liked skirts last summer. So I keep thinking about trying it. Love the idea of a skirt and t-shirt and flip flops. Know what keeps holding me back? My lack of ankles. I go from large calf to fat feet and stubby toes. Fred Flintstone ankles. Whaddya think?
I like your “style”. It’s cute, comfortable and easy to care for. That’s right up my ally. I haven’t bought many clothes since I started trying to loose weight, but seeing your clothes does make me want a few new things for summer. I would love a cute printed skirt. I might have to splurge!
Cute stuff there!
I haven’t tried the Mossimo t-shirts from Target…I’ve worn just about everything else from there…but never bought the t’s…
Seeing as I need to expand my black/white collection, I may just head over there and pick up a few…
blessings
stephanie
Love the camera angel on the trouser jeans and the jewelry is awesome.
Glad you shared in the fiesta.
You are so FUNNY!@
What is ‘classic rise’? Is that the waist that all pants came with up until a few years ago when low rise suddenly came into fashion? I hate low rise so I was just wondering if classic rise is what I wear…sounds nicer than ‘high waisted’!! :o) I like my jeans at my waist!! Period!!
i have those SAME white and black striped old navy pants! got them on SALE (even better!) and I never iron… anything… so dont worry about it.
thanks for sharing!
I do believe we have the same pair of hot pink yoga pants. I stole them from my sister. Old Navy? They were the most comfy thing I wore during my pregnancy, my other jammie pants were a little binding.
I am definitely fashion inspired on this fine April day.
Just on e question – If I wear yoga pants, do I actually have to DO yoga?
I am the Cassandra that wrote to bigmama last week. I have been waiting to lose some weight to buy any new clothes. BUT, I must say that I am now on the hunt for a pair of trouser jeans. is there a similar style thing in capris? ( promise I am fashion illiterate.)
You painted your tootsies just for us, didn’t you? Or, would that be because of flip flop season? (Oh, do you remember when they were called “thongs” and people didn’t snicker and think of uncomfortable looking underwear?!) Well, you may not have flip flop season down south because, well, you can probably wear them all the time. Up in Northern Ohio (check with Janeen at Our Story, she’ll back me up), we haven’t quite hit flip flop season yet. Are you wondering why? Would it be because it was 72F yesterday and currently it is 45F and SNOW IS COMING PEOPLE! Oh, the Lord really knows how to tease us with the weather, eh?
Enjoy your flip flops. We can’t break ours out for another couple weeks. It is full coverage footwear until further notice. Ugh.
I’m rocking some wedge flip-flops made by Soda today, and I lu-hove them! I even blogged about them this morning.
Shoes rule.
I practically LIVE in Mossimo T’s. You’re so cool.
So cute and I LOVE the accessories!!!
And, you gotta try Yellow Box flip flops. You will think you are walking on clouds. They are delightful.
I was just about to head over to Ross now, for some stretchy skirt and/or maternity pant goodness!
I love those skirts. I am going to Ross! I enjoyed stopping by your blog. I hope you will come and visit my fashion fiesta!
Love the sassy skirts! And the croc flip flops, I have the same pair :) I can’t wait to click around on some more fashion fun!
I don’t know why, but I’m getting the idea that you like things flared. It’s just a feeling really…
I heart your skirts. They are what skirts should be: fun, flowy and of length that no one will see your butt cheeks were you to bend over to pick up your little man!
“So, to sum up: I enjoy sassy, inexpensive clothes and funky, affordable accessories.”
If I had just read this before I wrote my post I could have saved myself a whole lot of words!
Well summarised – I am with you 100%!
After reading this blog today I headed straight to Ross. While I didn’t have any luck with the skirts, I did find a couple of other cute pieces for my summer wardrobe. And my 9 year old came out with a new Hannah Montana t-shirt…can you ever have enough of those? Thanks for the inspiration!!