Friday, January 25, 2013

Real Fashion

Fashion posts. 

Almost every blogger is doing them. 

I see bloggers posting beautiful, professional photos of themselves in the newest trends, 
so perfectly put together, even the mommy bloggers 
(I'm sure they don't look perfect every day, otherwise I'm certainly doing something wrong, ha ;) ! ). 

I love seeing what other people wear and a lot of the time these posts inspire me to search my closet and come up with different combinations. 
Or they help me figure out my own personal style. 

I truly enjoy reading these posts. 
(really, truly, cross my heart)

But...

sometimes these posts make me feel self conscious or not fashionable enough. 
sometimes I see these posts and just feel crappy about myself.


> I don't have the money to buy every trend that's happening in the fashion world. <

> I don't have time to make myself look perfect every morning. (I'm happy if I can get in the shower) <

> I certainly don't have time to make beautiful pictures of myself. <



Sometimes I feel jealousy creeping up on me and  I feel myself wishing I could be just like those bloggers. 

And I just hate that feeling.

Don't get me wrong, it's absolutely not their fault that I have these feelings. 


They're my issues and I have to deal with them.


^ ^ ^ ^

So, I've decided to try not to compare myself with others, and just be me!

I want to keep it real here, so while I don't have the most beautiful clothes or the best photography skills I'm going to do some fashion blogging of my own. 

With my own old, maybe-not-so-super-trendy clothes...

Here ya go!







Awesome huh? ;)


My 3 fashion must haves:
- Colored jeans (spices up every outfit)
-Comfy cardigans ( gotta keep warm)
- Belts (to pull it all together)

And since becoming a mama who breast feeds her baby there's one REAL life saver:

Button down shirts and blouses!
No bare belly's for me!




Linking up with Mama Style




Happy Friday, have a great weekend!



Love, Maria



28 comments:

  1. Love this! Beautiful! The most important thing is to feel good about yourself, I love the outfit you whipped together!

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    1. Thank you so much Kristal! Off to check out your blog! :)

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  2. Thank you for finding my blog and leaving a sweet comment! I think your outfit is adorable:) I agree, fashion posts can be a little awkward. But I've also learned so much through other people's posts!

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    1. So true! I've learned a lot too!
      Thanks for your time to check out my blog!

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  3. *whistle* you are a beautiful mommma - inside & out! I like the side braid too - super cute! I totally am with you on not even having time to shower. The other day I decided I should put a bra on before adam comes home from work! ha! ;)

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    1. Aww, thanks Lyd! That's so funny, bra's are overrated! ;)

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  4. You look great!
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com
    Come say hi!

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    1. Thanks Regine!
      Off to check out your blog! :)

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  5. Hmm, what about other people getting jealous because YOU look so good? ;-) Hey beautiful sister. I'm wearing red skinny jeans, a colourful top with a brown cardigan, and a purple scarf. And I need a hair cut, but who has time for that???

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    1. They'll just have to deal with that in their heart :) !
      You should start a blog of your own and we could both do fashion posts!
      Love you!
      xoxo

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  6. Silly Maria, you always look great to me!
    Lots of love, mama

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    1. Of course you have to say that, because you're my mama! ;)

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  7. haha I love this. I have always struggled with fashion posts. I think they can be fun, but I have to take my own pictures of myself and it just feels awkward. Here's to doing your own thing!

    PS thanks for commenting on my post on abortion. I have been amazed and overwhelmed by the grace people have shown me with that post.

    www.heyjudedylan.blogspot.com

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    1. Yay, to doing your own thing!

      And your so welcome, I thought it was an insightful piece!

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  8. Girl, let me reassure you that Monday through Friday I am in sweats and a tee;) My outfit posts motivate me to get dressed up once a week;)
    I avoid the big trend fashion blogs only because it makes me want to spend money I don't have- ha!
    That is why I am loving this mama style link up and meeting women who dress just like I would. This is an outfit I can relate too!
    You are SO cute!
    Thank you for linking up!
    x, Anna

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    1. I'm loving the mama style link up too! So much to see how other mama's dress!
      Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

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    1. Thank you so much Sandy! Checking out your blog now!

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  10. Just be you, because you are BEAUTIFUL! I still feel intimidated by those wonderful fashion bloggers myself. But us Mama's have to stick together and support each other! This outfit is adorable and looks so put together!
    XOXO
    Heidi
    (New Follower and Mama Supporter!)

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  11. Hi! I came across your blog and thought I would become your next follower. I LOVED this post because I can totally relate to what you said. I look to at other blogs and feel frustrated that I can't look the same or have the same as some of these other mamas. I do well to get out of my pj's. Ha! Ha! Anyways, your style is super cute and I love it. I have found a new way to just find inspiration and recreate it with what I already own so maybe we can give each other fun ideas! Come on over to my little blog world and take a peek! Have a wonderful day and stay true to yourself!

    XOXO
    Christy
    monkeysandtwinklestars.blogspot.com

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    1. I will come on over and take a peek! Thank you so much for taking time to comment!

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  12. Hey Maria,

    I`m always happy when I read your posts, I`m really glad that I found your space!

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    1. Hey Noni,

      This comment made my day! So sweet of you!
      I love you blog too, LOVE all the diy's !
      xoxo

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  13. BEAUTIFUL TRUTH! your honesty is beautiful... and inspiring!!! Good for you. You look gorgeous BTW - and I think that most of us mommas totally BUM IT more than half the week :-) XO

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    1. Thanks Brittany! Haha, I know I do ;)!

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  14. Just came across your blog from the mama style link-up and, let me tell you, most days you can find me rocking my pjs all day long! Today was one of those days ;) I can totally relate to what you wrote about feeling intimidated by all those fashion blogging mamas! Your outfit is super cute, and one I would totally wear myself. And, yes, button downs are a godsend for us breastfeeding mamas!!

    xo
    Erin

    erinmareemoo.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha! Glad I'm not the only one rocking pjs! :)
      Thanks for you sweet comment!

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