Thanks to the wonderful world of Pinterest I am able to do so many things. If you haven't joined this world you should look into it - but it can be a time sucker if you are not careful.
One of my boards is called "My Style" and I use it almost everyday. I am a stay at home mom now, and I don't want to fall into a slump of wearing sweats and lounging all day. The main reason for me to be a stay at home mom is to spend quality time with the boys - help Zachary with homework etc, and get that one on one time in with Jonas before he starts kindergarden.
I feel the most productive when I get up early (now Jo and I are doing a workout together at 6am my time 9am hers) have a shower, dress for the day and then get the boys up. I like having a morning routine so we don't over sleep and feel rushed to get out the door. Pinterest also has lead me to great Blogs and Websites that have helped with home cleaning and organization - but that could be a post all on its own.
So back to "My Style" pin board. This board isn't to lead me to or remind me of great Blog posts or Websites, this board is just inspiration for what to wear. There are items that I have pinned that I don't have, but just really love the look or style, which is how the board started. Now I pin things that I know I have something similar, or like and will keep an eye out when I'm shopping (I prefer to shop at The Salvation Army since I am on a tight budget and inspired outfits just seem to be easier to find).
Even thought I don't need to worry about what to wear for work, I still like the idea of wearing something that has had a little thought. Either way I need to do laundry, be it comfy yoga pants and a hoodie, or jeans and fun sweater or trendy top. It's fun (and good for the mind) to put things together, thinking about the footwear, accessories, jackets, handbags and all that goes into a fabulous outfit. Don't get me wrong there are days that are just jeans and a t-shirt, but it still has some thought that goes into it.
In the evening or just after my alarm goes off in the morning, I flip on my Pinterest board and scan through for what to wear. Then I pull from my closet the things that are similar. Fun!
Here is an example of my Pinterest inspiration and recreation...
Simple and fun. I wore flat dark brown boots (just about the same colour as the scarf) and a brown purse. :)
