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WIWW: Skinny sweatpants

October 22, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Things have been so busy lately… my husband went away for a week for work at the beginning of the month, and the week after that, I flew to California with my little 4 month old to surprise my mom for her birthday, and this week my family is on vacation in Las Vegas (and next week my husband leaves for ANOTHER trip… but hey, who’s counting?).

I am trying to enjoy myself this week and not spend too much time behind my computer screen (although I am a little nutty, so there was no way I could leave my computer at home), which is why the blog has been full of crickets lately. But I did manage to snap some photos of my awesome new sweatpants before I left Colorado just so I could post a “What I Wore” post today (priorities)!

One of this season’s top trends is the sporty look; be it a varsity jacket, sweatpants or actual active wear. I, for one, am down with being able to wear sweatpants, tennis shoes and a baseball cap and still be considered “fashionable.”

the sporty look for fall | TheMombot.com
Glasses: Forever21 | Shirt: Old Navy | Tank: H&M | Sweatpants: Old Navy | Shoes: Target

The key here is not to wear your husband’s oversized sweatpants and sweatshirts, but instead to wear something that is both comfortable and form-fitting so you don’t completely lose your shape. I am loving pairing sweatpants and active pants with flats and a blouse, too. The current active wear that is available is so versatile that it can actually be dressed up.

the sporty look for fall | TheMombot.com

I kind of went half and half with this outfit; pairing sweats and tennis shoes with a button down chiffon top. These sweatpants from Old Navy are super soft, available in tall (woohoo!) and come in a skinny silhouette. They are perfect for the fall weather we’ve been having lately.

the sporty look for fall | TheMombot.com

Are you in? If so, here are a few of my favorite sporty finds for fall at super affordable prices:

the sporty look for fall | TheMombot.com

1. Zip Pocket Track Pants, $44.95

2. Dolphin-Hem Skirt, $19.97

3. Printed Sporty Sweatshirt, $9.95

4. Quilted Varsity Jacket, $22.90

5. Varsity striped sweater, $27.90

6. Felt cap, $10

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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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