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Fashion Friday: Red coat

November 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment

I missed What I Wore Wednesday because of Halloween, so I decided on a whim that today will temporarily be “Fashion Friday.” So here’s what I wore this week:

red coat for fall & winter | Mom fashion on TheMombot.com
Sunglasses: Banana Republic Outlet | Top: Target | Jacket: H&M | Jeans: The Gap | Boots: Target

This is a good example of how I mix the old with the new… Although I like to shop, I don’t always get rid of my old stuff. Some of it sticks around for quite a long time. For instance, the thermal, boots, and jeans are all at least two years old. My poor jeans are so loved that I just recently busted through both knees from overuse. Yes, I feel like I’m channeling Debbie Gibson circa 1992, and no, I don’t think they look cool. I guess it’s time for a new pair… It’s just that these are my favorite!

red coat for fall & winter | Mom fashion on TheMombot.com

The only newbies in this outfit are my Banana Republic sunglasses and my cherry coat from H&M – recently purchased for 30% off. I was in need of a new coat, and it’s hard to pass up a good sale like 30% off. Plus, I felt like my fall/winter wardrobe could use a good pop of color. There was a time when I would have NEVER bought a jacket in anything other than black or grey, but nowadays I’m all about it. In fact, I originally picked it up in mustard (we all know how I love that color), but they didn’t have my size, so I had to grab the cherry instead. I’m actually really happy that I did.

Oh yeah – and my short hair is a newbie too! I LOVE my new cut. It has drastically cut down on my getting ready time – and that’s what really matters to us moms, right?

red coat for fall & winter | Mom fashion on TheMombot.com
In case it rains or snows (yeah, right), I’m prepared!

Thank goodness it’s been 69 degrees in SoCal so that I can wear some of my fall clothes! It just feels wrong to purchase sweaters in 80 degree weather, even though I knew I’d get to wear them eventually. Is it cold where you live? If so, I am jealous because it’s supposed to be back up to 80 by the weekend. Bleck.

Linked to: The Pleated Poppy

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I get it. It's a little weird. But the girls I've I get it. It's a little weird.
But the girls I've seen do it best, look adorable.

I think it looks best with an oversized tee or sweatshirt, tennies or slides, and a small crossbody bag.

You can't argue with comfort.

For the record, these are women's sleep shorts that I've had a couple of years from Old Navy. If you buy actual men's boxers, you might consider sewing up the pee pocket 😜

Don't spend a lot on this trend; these shorts are made from the thinnest of fabric and shouldn't cost much. Don't be fooled by a retailer that wants you to spend just because it's trendy.

But if you see some cute boxers and want to give it a go - then do! Bonus - if/when the trend ends, you'll have pajamas on the ready 👏

It's solid weekend wear, but I'm not going out to dinner in it...

#boxershortsforgirls #boxershort #ootd #womensfashion #styleinspiration
Another project down in my son's room! I knew I w Another project down in my son's room!

I knew I wanted some sort of built-in feature in this bedroom, but it was hard to figure out what, because we turned it into an active space where he could run and play and needed a lot of room.

So I settled on a built-in bookcase with the slatted design feature, which I'm in love with!

The best part about it is that if he ever decides to upgrade his bed, the space will also accommodate a full or queen size bed going in the opposite direction. It adds so much interest to this room and hopefully will be here for a long time!

One of the things I love most about DIY projects is figuring out how to make something - it's like a giant puzzle. I saw photos of these slotted wall room dividers on Pinterest and just figured it out as I went. All in all, I had very few hiccups and it only took me a few hours to put together. I think I only cursed once?!? And so I call that an extreme DIY win...

Now that the sports wall, the climbing wall, and the built-in feature are complete, the last thing to do in here is some additional painting. I'm thinking of using a contrasting blue color for the closet doors and back side of the built-in, and perhaps trimming out the window with it as well. Then I need to switch out the light for a fan and this.room.is done 🙌

Details: I used two IKEA billy bookshelves, screwed together and secured to the wall. Then wrapped them in white oak plywood. I ripped down 2x4s into 1.5x1.5" square dowels (heavily sanded!) and used pocket holes on the back side of each to secure to the bookshelf and the 1x4 in the ceiling. It's very sturdy!

Go back in my reels to see the other projects from this room! 

#diy #boysroom #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom #builtins #bedroomredo #girlswhobuild
This climbing wall took half a day and cost under This climbing wall took half a day and cost under $100!

We are lucky enough to have 13' ceilings in our bedrooms, so a climbing wall seemed to make sense in my son's room as we worked on the remodel.

He is a super active kid with #ADHD, so his room redo has involved lots of activity spaces! Go back in my reels to see past projects and follow to see me finish this up!

#diy #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom
Another to-do checked off my list for spring break Another to-do checked off my list for spring break room makeover!

I added very subtle striping to the wall to mimic a soccer field and keep things classy. ⚽

Stick around to see the next project - a climbing wall!

(And go back in my reels to see the sports wall)

#roommakeover #soccer #kidsroom

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