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WIW - Day 1 of no frump

Raisin

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LIke I stated last night, I'm getting "dressed" each day this week to try to get out of my frumptastic glory. http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-this-week

Today I woke up late, got DS on the bus for school, and though, oh crap, now I have to get dressed don't I ? Since daylight savings time has made the mornings darker, I really just wanted to wait for the baby to go for his morning nap, and climb back into bed. Luckily, I put out an outfit for myself last night (smart!) knowing that I would be lazy this morning, and that DH would still be asleep from his nightshift.

So here it is, day one is black skinny jeans, white tee, new olive/black blazer and moto boots. I am currently wearing the blazer in the house, because I am always cold, hence my bath robe, and this is actually really comfy. The pleather sleeves are soft and the body is knit. Now, let's see how I feel for the day!

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Latest reply was from deb

Thistle

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You look terrific. Pulled together, yet comfortable mom on the go! How do you feel?

ramya

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OK Raisin... That's officially the cutest wait for baby to sleep for me to sleep outfit

Karie

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Fantastic outfit! Much better than sweats and a bathrobe (which I am currently wearing because I am home sick with a head cold, yuk).

You're a stylish and pretty mom on the go today!

Anonymous

This is great! I think for you the key is having easy non-fussy pieces that are as easy as tossing on a bathrobe but are real clothes

This looks so good, and I might have to swing by Dynamite and see if I can squeeze into one.

Krista

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Love it! So stylish and the boots are fab. I never thought about wearing a blazer in the house before but it's a good alternative to a sweater. Cool!

Anonymous

I love your blazer! The shape and two tones are fab. Stylish and very much un-frumpy.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I have never seen a frumpy look on you yet. You always look great and today is no exception.

Glory

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Very nice jacket - I love the sleeves. Boots are great. Good job acting on your goal of dressing even when tired out.

TraceyLiz65

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Great idea to lay it out the night before! Can't wait to hear what DH or even DS 's responses to your new unfrumped looks.. Great job and let us know if you begin noticing that you feel more vibrant due to your efforts...Loving this journey you are on... Wish all mothers would attempt this...

Ornella

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What a great outfit. The jacket is awesome.

But you really made me laugh... thinking back to my days of being a new mum. Style wasn't even on my radar, let alone looking this pulled together.

ETA: Just out of curiosity, if you run cold, do you think a scarf would help? I need my neck covered when it's very cold, scarf helps as much as another layer of clothes, and necklines like yours right now don't even exist in my winter wardrobe.

p.s.
Known to fall asleep with the scarf too, I can't bear the tiniest draft of cold air around my neck where I'm not tucked under the duvet... just sayin'...

Anonymous

This really is quite chic and fab! It's not easy to get dressed when it's dark and cold is it? Good job! That's a beautiful blazer.

Kalli

You look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Making me take notice of what kind of jackets that could work for me since we are similar in size. What size is that btw and from where?

You look great on Day 1. However, I rolled out of bed, ugh in my defense getting up at 4am west coast time is tough. Not to mention the double whammy of daylight savings.

pil

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Fantastic!

Raisin

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Thanks, so far I feel pretty good. I did take the jacket off and don my house coat while cooking bacon, but I think that's ok since I didn't want to ruin my clothes with spitting fat. The blazer is back on now!

Ceit, the jacket is really cut quite well for Dynamite. Try it on I think you'll be surprised. They actually have quite a few things that I like right now.

Ornella, good suggestion on the scarf. I do run cold! Only problem is I can't stand things on my neck. I don't do turtle necks, I have one sweater with a loose cowl, but even that is coming close to "too close". Part of it is my fault, I keep the house temp fairly low (heating is SO expensive!), so I did turn it up one degree today, and it is getting warmer out. So that helps. I like the idea of knit blazers in the house though. So far this is very comfy and is kind of just like a structured cardigan. I may need more! Baby is off for a nap now....should I lay down? Lol, maybe just on the couch, in my clothes....

Ornella

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Eeeerm, where is the dilemma? If the baby sleeps you too make the most of it and rest. Haven't you learnt that with your first one, lol... that was my biggest mistake ever, catching up with the house/whatever-work when the baby was sleeping, instead of resting.

No necky-things for you, that's tricky... then I guess tops made of warm, natural materials (maybe not cotton, but wool, alpaca, cashmere, silk, would help a great deal).

Raisin

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Good point Ornella! Off to rest after this post. I just HATE it when I just drift off to sleep....and he wakes up! Urg, that's harder than not sleeping.

You're right about the natural fibers. I have a lot of silk and some wool. I think I will try some of this in tomorrow's outfit.

Ok, off for a rest!

Transcona Shannon

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Talk about kicking off the "no frump" week with style! This is a great outfit Rae - it's very stylish and put together while still being comfortable enough for a MOTG. Love that jacket.

Beth Ann

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High style, Raisin! I was unsure of how this would look styled at first, though I loved the pleather sleeved shirt in your K/R post. Well, call me a convert, because this is fashion forward but also that elusive........effortless.

Hope your day is lovely and smooth running. I second the nap iidea!

annaj

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Well done! You look terrific!!

Angie

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KILLER

You are clever to pop your outfit out the night before.

Sarah A

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Yeah for getting dressed week! Killer outfit!

I also set out my outfits the night before then when I am rolling out of bed late to get the kids ready in the morning I just grab and go! I find it only takes about 5 minutes or less to pick my things the night before and makes the morning so much smoother....

Anonymous

Yey to no frump.
You look beautiful.

Day Vies

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Definitely NOT frumpy. You got a little edge in there too... Fabulous!

Tina.b

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That jacket looks fantastic on you! And it is just perfect paired with the jeans and boots. Stylish, yet casual! Great look to start of the week.

Anonymous

Fantastic start to the week. You look so sleek and powerful, ready to conquer whatever the day brings!

sinead

I'm applauding here! And I'm impressed with your ability to pull together a cute outfit while juggling baby duties. When mine were little, I wore a uniform of leggings and tunics and tried to remember to brush my hair. Not my best years!

jayne

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not only no frump, but rock paris chic! You look great! loving your look!

catgirl

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Can I just fall down in admiration of this outfit? I absolutely love it. What are those boots?! You look fantastic and appropriate for just about anything.

Anonymous

*Standing ovation *. I'm soooo impressed

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